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Why I want those Bears to roar again
Former Bears legend Alan Cunningham has told Brighton's depressed fans to be patient and wait for the good times to roll again. The hugely popular former Harlem Globetrotter returned to Worthing with Solent Stars for a highly charged NBL play-off against
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Do you want to be head ref?
The Sussex FA is seeking to appoint a head of refereeing. The successful applicant will be responsible to the chief executive of the Sussex FA, Ken Benham. He or she will oversee the recruitment, registration, retention and training, career progression
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Reaburn are Andy in front of goal
Strike partners Andy McDowell and Luke Pullinger are our youth footballers of the week. The Reaburn Rovers U-12s kids have scored a staggering 71 goals between them this season. Andy leads the way with 51 strikes in 19 matches. Their goals have helped
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Pickard boys give their parents the runaround
The Pickard household is a beehive of activity. Parents Hazel and Steve have four football-mad sons, who all play for different clubs. Scott, Davy, Ben and Max usually play their matches at different times at different venues and all have different training
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Your Shout: There's still room for both of us at Withdean
I am writing with regards to the sharing of Withdean Stadium between Withdean 2000 and the Albion. For many years Withdean have played at the stadium, both first team and reserves. The pitch was not in the condition it is in now and I could count on one
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147 A drive home the advantage at the top
Frames from John Gillard, Michael West, Ben Evans, Dominic Dean and Tony Strange, with a break of 56, steered 147 A to a whitewash over East Brighton Golf A. It also takes them to the top of the Division One table as of March 26. Clubmates 147 B beat
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Our Shout: Salute the spirit of a Corinthian
It was a breath of fresh air to see Jimmy Hill sitting in the stand at the Dripping Pan watching Lewes take on Corinthian Casuals a few days ago. The outspoken TV pundit from Hurstpierpoint is steeped in the professional game as a player, manager and
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Preston so unlucky in national bid
Preston's Peter Wood, Alf Carver, Kathy Flood and Terri Wall lost by just four shots at Sevenoaks in the last 32 of the national mixed fours. They lost to Sian Gordon, who is just 13, Pat Luckhurst, Eddie Allan and David Holmes of Oysters. Preston were
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Firing Scotsman is the pride of Sussex
David Miller slipped into Sussex in 1998 as an unknown. Now the county salutes him as a national champion. The Scotsman, born in Glasgow on October 20, 1967, took up bowls at the age of 15 and soon made it in the big time north of the border being a full
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Venner is new legend
Brighton's Roger Chandler remains the greatest star of Sussex table tennis after he won the county crown with his fabulous brand of top-spin. But it now seems the way is clear for a new legend to emerge, Ritchie Venner from Crawley. Venner lifted his
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Imps gag ex-boss Phil
Phil Stant has been gagged by his former club Lincoln. The Albion veteran is claiming compensation for the 18 months left on his contract when Lincoln axed him as their manager. In return Stant had to sign a confidentiality clause. The 38-year-old former
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Don't Shoot the Ref with Dave Hall
Wasn't it refreshing to read about Ben Benning in last week's Park Life? It served me to think of how many referees are no longer on the pitch because of the hassles they get when officiating or committing themselves to the required number of fixtures
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
Here's a sum for you. Ten times 10,000, expressed in pounds sterling. Stay with me for half a minute and I'll tell you why I ask. Meanwhile... Somewhere very soon, perhaps even today, not a millimetre as the crow flies from this very column, a first letter
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The outstanding Stantons
Mother and son duo Roger and Jo Stanton dominated the titles for a second year as the Paupersis Angling Club held their annual presentation at the Bevendean Club. Roger Stanton won the overall championship with 296 fish weighing 124lb caught throughout
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Many happy returns for the skipper
Matt Smart is lining himself up a perfect birthday present. The Horsham skipper turns 25 next Saturday and is targeting that day's game with Hemel Hempstead for his long-awaited return from injury. Smart has had to delay his comeback from medial ligament
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Croydon: Reynolds stop your whingeing
Burgess Hill manager Gary Croydon has told the boss of title rivals Pagham to "stop whingeing". The Hillians are locked in a battle with Pagham and Sidley for the title and Croydon believes Reynolds is using all his psychological know-how to gain his
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Reds can give something back to the fans
Crawley boss Billy Smith is encouraging his men to give the fans something to cheer about from their flagging season. Reds beat King's Lynn on Tuesday night to qualify for the Dr Martens League Cup final against either Worcester or Newport County. Smith
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Lydia's on scent of more success
Sussex trainer Lydia Richards enjoyed the sweet smell of success as her stable star Eau de Cologne scored his second win on the trot this season. Victory in the £10,000 Grosvenor Casinos Handicap Chase at Ascot helped make up for the disappointment of
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Reaburn are Andy in front of goal
Strike partners Andy McDowell and Luke Pullinger are our youth footballers of the week. The Reaburn Rovers U-12s kids have scored a staggering 71 goals between them this season. Andy leads the way with 51 strikes in 19 matches. Their goals have helped
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A goal in two seconds!
Paul Larkin claims to have struck the world's fastest goal for The Plough in Hastings after two seconds. The midfielder blasted a shot straight from kick-off against Tackleway, which sailed past keeper Tom Cosens with referee Martin Moor looking at his
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147 A drive home the advantage at the top
Frames from John Gillard, Michael West, Ben Evans, Dominic Dean and Tony Strange, with a break of 56, steered 147 A to a whitewash over East Brighton Golf A. It also takes them to the top of the Division One table as of March 26. Clubmates 147 B beat
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Preston so unlucky in national bid
Preston's Peter Wood, Alf Carver, Kathy Flood and Terri Wall lost by just four shots at Sevenoaks in the last 32 of the national mixed fours. They lost to Sian Gordon, who is just 13, Pat Luckhurst, Eddie Allan and David Holmes of Oysters. Preston were
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Bear Bits with Dave Wahl
Well, another week has come to an end and the reality that the season is almost over is starting to hit me. It is always hard on a player to have their season come to an end, especially when the season has been a disappointing one. All of us are going
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Don't Shoot the Ref with Dave Hall
Wasn't it refreshing to read about Ben Benning in last week's Park Life? It served me to think of how many referees are no longer on the pitch because of the hassles they get when officiating or committing themselves to the required number of fixtures
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
Here's a sum for you. Ten times 10,000, expressed in pounds sterling. Stay with me for half a minute and I'll tell you why I ask. Meanwhile... Somewhere very soon, perhaps even today, not a millimetre as the crow flies from this very column, a first letter
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Angling Roundup: Season's first eels in Preston
The first eels of the season showed up in East Preston Royal British Legion's five-hour beach match on the local beach. The best was a 1lb 14 3/4oz catch by Glenn Riley, Alan Smith had one of 14oz and Dave Horne one of 13oz. The match winner, Mike Perfect
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Phoenix all fired up for repeat showing
After several weeks of doubt, the South of England 12 stage road relay championship will go ahead at Milton Keynes tomorrow. The cows at the entrance to the town have been checked for foot-and-mouth and declared clear. This event is always a tough race
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Kimberly stays cool under big pressure
Kimberly Dell left a note on the fridge to her parents' Eastbourne bungalow stating: "I will play well, don't worry". The 20-year-old wheelchair ace was as good as her word as she impressed in her debut at the Ericsson Open in Miami, Florida, revealing
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Edwards back to fight council at Peacehaven
Peter Edwards is back at the helm at Peacehaven as his club's dispute with the town council looks set to be fought out by solicitors. Edwards was re-appointed as manager at a committee meeting on Tuesday night having resigned last week when the club were
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Many happy returns for the skipper
Matt Smart is lining himself up a perfect birthday present. The Horsham skipper turns 25 next Saturday and is targeting that day's game with Hemel Hempstead for his long-awaited return from injury. Smart has had to delay his comeback from medial ligament
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Rice ready to go between sticks
Marc Rice is on stand-by to go between the sticks as Worthing face a hectic ten-day schedule. Rebels, buoyed by two successive wins, were facing the prospect of five games in little more than a week, starting at Walton and Hersham today. With Lee Bray
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Lydia's on scent of more success
Sussex trainer Lydia Richards enjoyed the sweet smell of success as her stable star Eau de Cologne scored his second win on the trot this season. Victory in the £10,000 Grosvenor Casinos Handicap Chase at Ascot helped make up for the disappointment of
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It's all too quiet out on the water
It may be April but there was hardly a breath of wind to greet the start of the season. At Chichester Yacht Club, race officer Gordon Barclay managed to find just a breath of air in a very localised patch in the middle of the lake. In order to get race
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Why I want those Bears to roar again
Former Bears legend Alan Cunningham has told Brighton's depressed fans to be patient and wait for the good times to roll again. The hugely popular former Harlem Globetrotter returned to Worthing with Solent Stars for a highly charged NBL play-off against
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Do you want to be head ref?
The Sussex FA is seeking to appoint a head of refereeing. The successful applicant will be responsible to the chief executive of the Sussex FA, Ken Benham. He or she will oversee the recruitment, registration, retention and training, career progression
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Date
Pickard boys give their parents the runaround
The Pickard household is a beehive of activity. Parents Hazel and Steve have four football-mad sons, who all play for different clubs. Scott, Davy, Ben and Max usually play their matches at different times at different venues and all have different training
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Your Shout: There's still room for both of us at Withdean
I am writing with regards to the sharing of Withdean Stadium between Withdean 2000 and the Albion. For many years Withdean have played at the stadium, both first team and reserves. The pitch was not in the condition it is in now and I could count on one
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Our Shout: Salute the spirit of a Corinthian
It was a breath of fresh air to see Jimmy Hill sitting in the stand at the Dripping Pan watching Lewes take on Corinthian Casuals a few days ago. The outspoken TV pundit from Hurstpierpoint is steeped in the professional game as a player, manager and
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Firing Scotsman is the pride of Sussex
David Miller slipped into Sussex in 1998 as an unknown. Now the county salutes him as a national champion. The Scotsman, born in Glasgow on October 20, 1967, took up bowls at the age of 15 and soon made it in the big time north of the border being a full
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Mystery surrounds teenager's death
A teenage girl died after being found slumped in a town centre street early yesterday morning. The 17-year-old was discovered by a passer-by in Devonshire Road, Hastings, at 2am. She was taken to the Conquest Hospital in Hastings but died a short time
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Venner is new legend
Brighton's Roger Chandler remains the greatest star of Sussex table tennis after he won the county crown with his fabulous brand of top-spin. But it now seems the way is clear for a new legend to emerge, Ritchie Venner from Crawley. Venner lifted his
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Coulson tees up another final bid
Ben Coulson hopes to secure himself a double booking for finals day when the Sussex Trophy last four go head-to-head today. The high-scoring full back will be one of the main weapons in Worthing's armoury if his hamstring tear mends in time for the semi
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Imps gag ex-boss Phil
Phil Stant has been gagged by his former club Lincoln. The Albion veteran is claiming compensation for the 18 months left on his contract when Lincoln axed him as their manager. In return Stant had to sign a confidentiality clause. The 38-year-old former
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The albion Week that Was: Zamora is sidelined by hand injury
MONDAY: Bobby Zamora is ruled out by boss Micky Adams for at least two matches. Zamora sustains hand and ankle injuries after scoring his 25th goal of the season against Mansfield. Adams reveals: "The ankle is not too bad, but a bone in the hand has been
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Albion rookies are on mission
Albion rookies Shaun Wilkinson and Daniel Marney are on a mission to emulate Adam Virgo. The 18-year-old Virgo has been applauded by boss Micky Adams for his performances at the heart of the defence. Now midfielder Wilkinson and striker Marney, both 19
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Penalty expert who rode his good luck
Harry Baldwin will be 81 in July and is the oldest Albion survivor from the post-war era. Doyen of a distinguished brotherhood, Baldwin was a remarkable goalkeeper by any standard. In season 1947-48 he saved five successive penalties, the sequence stretching
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The outstanding Stantons
Mother and son duo Roger and Jo Stanton dominated the titles for a second year as the Paupersis Angling Club held their annual presentation at the Bevendean Club. Roger Stanton won the overall championship with 296 fish weighing 124lb caught throughout
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Bliss for Brighton star duo
Two athletes achieved their All England Schools Championships standards at the first Crawley Open. Brighton and Hove's Jenny Bliss, who forwent her usual cross country season to train seriously for the track, had her first ever race in the 300 metres
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Megabites take Neil to the crown
Computer systems manager Neil Streeter set up an individual championship winning performance in the sixth and final round of the Billingshurst Winter League. Broadbridge Heath resident Neil, 37, was two points behind long time leader Chris James of Billingshurst
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Croydon: Reynolds stop your whingeing
Burgess Hill manager Gary Croydon has told the boss of title rivals Pagham to "stop whingeing". The Hillians are locked in a battle with Pagham and Sidley for the title and Croydon believes Reynolds is using all his psychological know-how to gain his
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Reds can give something back to the fans
Crawley boss Billy Smith is encouraging his men to give the fans something to cheer about from their flagging season. Reds beat King's Lynn on Tuesday night to qualify for the Dr Martens League Cup final against either Worcester or Newport County. Smith
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Brown's boys set to work overtime
Bears will be reporting early for duty next season as they bid to lose their tag of perennial wooden spoonists. Owner Romek Kriwald was this week continuing negotiations with a potential new investor for the southern conference strugglers. He is ready
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A goal in two seconds!
Paul Larkin claims to have struck the world's fastest goal for The Plough in Hastings after two seconds. The midfielder blasted a shot straight from kick-off against Tackleway, which sailed past keeper Tom Cosens with referee Martin Moor looking at his
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Mystery surrounds teenager's death
A teenage girl died after being found slumped in a town centre street early yesterday morning. The 17-year-old was discovered by a passer-by in Devonshire Road, Hastings, at 2am. She was taken to the Conquest Hospital in Hastings but died a short time
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Coulson tees up another final bid
Ben Coulson hopes to secure himself a double booking for finals day when the Sussex Trophy last four go head-to-head today. The high-scoring full back will be one of the main weapons in Worthing's armoury if his hamstring tear mends in time for the semi
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Bear Bits with Dave Wahl
Well, another week has come to an end and the reality that the season is almost over is starting to hit me. It is always hard on a player to have their season come to an end, especially when the season has been a disappointing one. All of us are going
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The albion Week that Was: Zamora is sidelined by hand injury
MONDAY: Bobby Zamora is ruled out by boss Micky Adams for at least two matches. Zamora sustains hand and ankle injuries after scoring his 25th goal of the season against Mansfield. Adams reveals: "The ankle is not too bad, but a bone in the hand has been
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Albion rookies are on mission
Albion rookies Shaun Wilkinson and Daniel Marney are on a mission to emulate Adam Virgo. The 18-year-old Virgo has been applauded by boss Micky Adams for his performances at the heart of the defence. Now midfielder Wilkinson and striker Marney, both 19
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Date
Penalty expert who rode his good luck
Harry Baldwin will be 81 in July and is the oldest Albion survivor from the post-war era. Doyen of a distinguished brotherhood, Baldwin was a remarkable goalkeeper by any standard. In season 1947-48 he saved five successive penalties, the sequence stretching
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Date
Angling Roundup: Season's first eels in Preston
The first eels of the season showed up in East Preston Royal British Legion's five-hour beach match on the local beach. The best was a 1lb 14 3/4oz catch by Glenn Riley, Alan Smith had one of 14oz and Dave Horne one of 13oz. The match winner, Mike Perfect
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Date
Bliss for Brighton star duo
Two athletes achieved their All England Schools Championships standards at the first Crawley Open. Brighton and Hove's Jenny Bliss, who forwent her usual cross country season to train seriously for the track, had her first ever race in the 300 metres
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Date
Megabites take Neil to the crown
Computer systems manager Neil Streeter set up an individual championship winning performance in the sixth and final round of the Billingshurst Winter League. Broadbridge Heath resident Neil, 37, was two points behind long time leader Chris James of Billingshurst
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Date
Phoenix all fired up for repeat showing
After several weeks of doubt, the South of England 12 stage road relay championship will go ahead at Milton Keynes tomorrow. The cows at the entrance to the town have been checked for foot-and-mouth and declared clear. This event is always a tough race
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Date
Kimberly stays cool under big pressure
Kimberly Dell left a note on the fridge to her parents' Eastbourne bungalow stating: "I will play well, don't worry". The 20-year-old wheelchair ace was as good as her word as she impressed in her debut at the Ericsson Open in Miami, Florida, revealing
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Edwards back to fight council at Peacehaven
Peter Edwards is back at the helm at Peacehaven as his club's dispute with the town council looks set to be fought out by solicitors. Edwards was re-appointed as manager at a committee meeting on Tuesday night having resigned last week when the club were
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Rice ready to go between sticks
Marc Rice is on stand-by to go between the sticks as Worthing face a hectic ten-day schedule. Rebels, buoyed by two successive wins, were facing the prospect of five games in little more than a week, starting at Walton and Hersham today. With Lee Bray
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Date
It's all too quiet out on the water
It may be April but there was hardly a breath of wind to greet the start of the season. At Chichester Yacht Club, race officer Gordon Barclay managed to find just a breath of air in a very localised patch in the middle of the lake. In order to get race
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Date
Brown's boys set to work overtime
Bears will be reporting early for duty next season as they bid to lose their tag of perennial wooden spoonists. Owner Romek Kriwald was this week continuing negotiations with a potential new investor for the southern conference strugglers. He is ready
