Robbie Ashdown scored on his debut as Southwick eased to a 4-0 victory over Horsham IV in the Premier Division of the Sussex Open League. Ashdown took just five minutes to open the scoring from a well struck short corner. David Jackson tapped in the second
I attended the Eastbourne WMC v Langney Sports match, but after reading your article I am not so sure whether I was at a different match. I thought the referee, Kenneth Lugg, had a reasonable game and the sendings off were spot on and WMC were lucky not
Hove Legion A condemned 147 B to a second successive 4-1 defeat in the Premier Division of the Brighton League. Winners for Hove Legion were Tony Kelly, who hit a 32, Peter Reay (43 break), Paul Mitchell and Richard Barrett. This second shock defeat for
It could so easily have been a day of triumph for Sussex. But the Atherley Trophy inter-county championship quarter-final against Devon at Weymouth was beset by problems. People arriving late for the coach meant a delayed departure from Worthing and then
Hastings outside half Mark Patmore rushed off on a flying visit to Montreal - and still made it back for Thursday night training. The 26-year-old Aussie caught a Monday flight, having helped his side beat Seaford to maintain their Sussex One title challenge
Tuesday night's Dr Martens League Cup clash between Crawley Town and Hastings pits two close friends against each other. Reds boss Billy Smith and his Hastings counterpart George Wakeling are the best of friends and go back more than 30 years together
The video evidence system now in place throughout the professional game is a double-edged sword. And all of us know that you live by the sword and die by it. Patrick Vieira is the best example of this. Vieira's been quite the one for video evidence. Arsene
Last Saturday's South of England Championships marked the start of seven weeks of intensive racing for the county's leading runners. Inter-county and national championships follow at two week intervals for the seniors, but for the youngsters there are
Sussex has undertaken a youth policy that is aimed at kids aged as young as four years. Around 50 children aged from 4-8 from across the county were at the Triangle Sports Centre in Burgess Hill for a Fun Day. Sussex LTA have set up nine new Mini Tennis
They say bad luck comes in threes and, sure enough, race day chaos hit Sussex course Plumpton for the third time. The Beacon Selling Hurdle developed into a farce when one of the jockeys swerved past the third flight on the inside, knocking three more
Sailing conditions were much improved last Sunday in great contrast to the previous week. The sun shone, the wind was predictable and the temperature brought spectators out of the clubhouse. Races nine and ten at Chichester Yacht Club saw 86 boats at
Ray Nye has finally managed his team Plumpton Athletic Reserves for the first time since his appointment in October. And was the three-month wait worth it? Judging by the 9-0 Mid Sussex League Division Seven defeat against West Hoathly, probably not.
Mountfield United went through a complete rigmarole to get two cup matches played - only to find out it was in vain. The East Sussex League club, who have played just five Division One fixtures all season, had to postpone their Hastings Junior Cup tie
John Maggs is determined to stop his side coasting through the rest of the season. League re-organisation means Hornets are virtually certain to be playing in Division One next season and boss Maggs believes a lack of incentive has been reflected in recent
Albion now have a better pitch than Manchester United. That is the bold message from Mike Hall, general manager of Withdean bosses Ecovert. Hall's claim follows major repairs to the playing surface at Withdean. More drainage has been installed after the
Robbie Ashdown scored on his debut as Southwick eased to a 4-0 victory over Horsham IV in the Premier Division of the Sussex Open League. Ashdown took just five minutes to open the scoring from a well struck short corner. David Jackson tapped in the second
It could so easily have been a day of triumph for Sussex. But the Atherley Trophy inter-county championship quarter-final against Devon at Weymouth was beset by problems. People arriving late for the coach meant a delayed departure from Worthing and then
Hastings outside half Mark Patmore rushed off on a flying visit to Montreal - and still made it back for Thursday night training. The 26-year-old Aussie caught a Monday flight, having helped his side beat Seaford to maintain their Sussex One title challenge
Tuesday night's Dr Martens League Cup clash between Crawley Town and Hastings pits two close friends against each other. Reds boss Billy Smith and his Hastings counterpart George Wakeling are the best of friends and go back more than 30 years together
Nick Killick may be moving into coaching, but don't expect him to hang up his No.2 shirt just yet. The Sussex hooker is teaming up with another old Harlequin in David Price and former Haywards Heath club mate Paul Halsey to knock the county Under-20s
The video evidence system now in place throughout the professional game is a double-edged sword. And all of us know that you live by the sword and die by it. Patrick Vieira is the best example of this. Vieira's been quite the one for video evidence. Arsene
It doesn't always take a big catch to win the big money. For Nigel Aldridge, of Pulborough Carringdale Blue, an 11 1/2oz perch taken on worm was worth £220. Nigel was top individual in the second round of the Billingshurst League fished on the Wey Navigation
Last Saturday's South of England Championships marked the start of seven weeks of intensive racing for the county's leading runners. Inter-county and national championships follow at two week intervals for the seniors, but for the youngsters there are
They say bad luck comes in threes and, sure enough, race day chaos hit Sussex course Plumpton for the third time. The Beacon Selling Hurdle developed into a farce when one of the jockeys swerved past the third flight on the inside, knocking three more
Sailing conditions were much improved last Sunday in great contrast to the previous week. The sun shone, the wind was predictable and the temperature brought spectators out of the clubhouse. Races nine and ten at Chichester Yacht Club saw 86 boats at
Ray Nye has finally managed his team Plumpton Athletic Reserves for the first time since his appointment in October. And was the three-month wait worth it? Judging by the 9-0 Mid Sussex League Division Seven defeat against West Hoathly, probably not.
Mountfield United went through a complete rigmarole to get two cup matches played - only to find out it was in vain. The East Sussex League club, who have played just five Division One fixtures all season, had to postpone their Hastings Junior Cup tie
Chichester player-coach Joe Laidlaw's stint as a stand-in keeper last Saturday at Burgess Hill brought back memories for the well-travelled former professional. The 51-year-old came off the bench to replace the injured Jason Johnson in goal in front of
John Maggs is determined to stop his side coasting through the rest of the season. League re-organisation means Hornets are virtually certain to be playing in Division One next season and boss Maggs believes a lack of incentive has been reflected in recent
MONDAY: Micky Adams takes the unusual step of revealing his team for Saturday's trip to Torquay. In come Mark Cartwright, Darren Freeman and Nathan Jones. Out go the miskicking Michel Kuipers, Gary Hart and Paul Brooker. Adams accuses the Seagulls of
Albion now have a better pitch than Manchester United. That is the bold message from Mike Hall, general manager of Withdean bosses Ecovert. Hall's claim follows major repairs to the playing surface at Withdean. More drainage has been installed after the
Albion boss Micky Adams is gearing his players up for their biggest week of the season. The Seagulls go to Spotland on Tuesday to face Rochdale. Then Adams' former assistant Alan Cork brings Cardiff back to the city for another promotion six-pointer next
Has Ryan Giggs realised yet what a mistake he made? As Sven Goran Eriksson makes his tour of the Premiership, assessing the country's finest, he will see few better players than the Manchester United winger. Eriksson will surely be cursing his luck that
The drawing skills of Adur's Linda Gray have impressed many this season and she has been rewarded with places in three area finals of the national championships. Close on her heels are Rita George, of King Alfred, Terri Wall (Preston) and Jenny Bainbridge
Nick Killick may be moving into coaching, but don't expect him to hang up his No.2 shirt just yet. The Sussex hooker is teaming up with another old Harlequin in David Price and former Haywards Heath club mate Paul Halsey to knock the county Under-20s
It doesn't always take a big catch to win the big money. For Nigel Aldridge, of Pulborough Carringdale Blue, an 11 1/2oz perch taken on worm was worth £220. Nigel was top individual in the second round of the Billingshurst League fished on the Wey Navigation
Some good fish are being taken by members of the Pippingford Park Syndicate from the string of lakes fed by the tributary of the Medway at Nutley. Among the catches of pike was a predator of 23lb 6oz caught by Peter Merritt of New Addington in Surrey.
Clive Penton watched a teenage boy take charge of a youth match one morning and saw exactly how tough it is for youngsters who decide to become referees. Youth matches can be the most difficult games to handle and not because of the children. Parents
Chichester player-coach Joe Laidlaw's stint as a stand-in keeper last Saturday at Burgess Hill brought back memories for the well-travelled former professional. The 51-year-old came off the bench to replace the injured Jason Johnson in goal in front of
MONDAY: Micky Adams takes the unusual step of revealing his team for Saturday's trip to Torquay. In come Mark Cartwright, Darren Freeman and Nathan Jones. Out go the miskicking Michel Kuipers, Gary Hart and Paul Brooker. Adams accuses the Seagulls of
Albion boss Micky Adams is gearing his players up for their biggest week of the season. The Seagulls go to Spotland on Tuesday to face Rochdale. Then Adams' former assistant Alan Cork brings Cardiff back to the city for another promotion six-pointer next
I attended the Eastbourne WMC v Langney Sports match, but after reading your article I am not so sure whether I was at a different match. I thought the referee, Kenneth Lugg, had a reasonable game and the sendings off were spot on and WMC were lucky not
Hove Legion A condemned 147 B to a second successive 4-1 defeat in the Premier Division of the Brighton League. Winners for Hove Legion were Tony Kelly, who hit a 32, Peter Reay (43 break), Paul Mitchell and Richard Barrett. This second shock defeat for
Has Ryan Giggs realised yet what a mistake he made? As Sven Goran Eriksson makes his tour of the Premiership, assessing the country's finest, he will see few better players than the Manchester United winger. Eriksson will surely be cursing his luck that
The drawing skills of Adur's Linda Gray have impressed many this season and she has been rewarded with places in three area finals of the national championships. Close on her heels are Rita George, of King Alfred, Terri Wall (Preston) and Jenny Bainbridge
Some good fish are being taken by members of the Pippingford Park Syndicate from the string of lakes fed by the tributary of the Medway at Nutley. Among the catches of pike was a predator of 23lb 6oz caught by Peter Merritt of New Addington in Surrey.
Sussex has undertaken a youth policy that is aimed at kids aged as young as four years. Around 50 children aged from 4-8 from across the county were at the Triangle Sports Centre in Burgess Hill for a Fun Day. Sussex LTA have set up nine new Mini Tennis
Clive Penton watched a teenage boy take charge of a youth match one morning and saw exactly how tough it is for youngsters who decide to become referees. Youth matches can be the most difficult games to handle and not because of the children. Parents
