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Scouts ready to plunder Thunder
Gary Smith knows the talent spotters will be casting their eyes over his exciting Worthing Thunder team when they run out at Wembley next Saturday from 3.30 pm. But, a week away from their NBL Conference play-off final with table-topping Plymouth, he
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Prankster paradise
Heads were bowed for a minute's silence ahead of Crown's East Grinstead and Crawley League Fairway Cup match against Stone Quarry - for a dead bird. Sombrely the Crown players trudged on to the pitch at the Broadfield Stadium wearing black armbands. And
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Alan shows he's no Has-Been by completing a Bedford double act
It was a father and son occasion as Hurstpierpoint Has-Beens lifted the Millennium League P&S Gallagher Vase. Alan Bedford, 52, rolled back the years by scrambling home a late winner against league leaders Three Bridges Sports. Earlier his strike
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Introducing Northbrook's dodgy dozen
Does anyone want the Northbrook reserve goalkeeper's jersey? The Worthing and District League Division One team have tried almost everyone to fill the problem position since regular Ralph Evans got himself injured. Dougie Bennett's recent appearance between
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Zuiderent determined to take his chance
The waiting is over for Sussex batsman Bas Zuiderent. Two years after joining the staff, the big Dutchman was due to make his Championship debut for the county against Worcestershire this week. His impressive pre-season form got him the nod ahead of the
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Fire Brigade fail to put out 147 in trophy
Brighton's finals day at the 147 on May 20 will feature an Endeavour Handicap Trophy final between the home club's A and B teams. In the semi-finals 147 B dismissed Division Six champions Marquess of Exeter, whose players received a 35 start each, in
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Tough start for summer champions
Champions Crawley Jets will not have to wait long for a re-match with the side they pipped to the Rugby League Conference title. Steve O'Reilly's side tackle Rotherham Giants in a what could be a cracker at Willougby Fields on May 19. It will be the third
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The Albion week that was: Clean sheet king saluted by the boss
MONDAY: Boss Micky Adams salutes Michel Kuipers for his role in a club record 22 clean sheets in a season. "Michel knew he had faults, but he has worked ever so hard," says Adams. "He is a model professional. "He's had some good coaching from Mike Kelly
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Cartwright gets a taste of glory
Mark Cartwright has praised boss Micky Adams for making him feel part of Albion's promotion party. Adams dropped the keeper and transfer-listed him following a 3-1 setback for the Seagulls at Cheltenham in February. Cartwright has not played since, but
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Vintage Vinners: Was Tommy Sussex's best ever sportsman?
Tommy Cook was born 100 years ago in Cuckfield and to this day remains the scorer of the greatest number of aggregate goals for the Albion in peacetime. Between 1922-1929 he netted 123 in a total of 209 appearances. Truly, his achievements have stood
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It's a clay day for the county at Wimbledon
Sussex were due to take on the All England Club on clay at Wimbledon today. The AELTC offer an invitation each year to a different county to play the challenge match. County skipper Richard Walmsley believes the fixture is recognition for Sussex's achievements
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Sussex double up for top ten finishes
Two Sussex teams were placed in the top ten of the gruelling 12 Stage of the South of England Road Relay Championship for the first time in history. Few clubs have the strength in depth to contest this event as it requires six runners to cover just over
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Four new clubs to join the Sussex LTA fold
The Sussex LTA have said goodbye to one club while saying hello to four others. Barcombe, near Lewes, have decided to cut links with the governing body this year. The small village club, with an estimated 160 members, maintain the affiliation fee would
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Wickers have sights on title
Southwick manager Geoff Pook is hoping the experience in his side will guide them to the Division Two title and promotion. Southwick are four points clear of Hailsham at the top of the table with four games remaining and the boss, who only took over earlier
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Race to join senior ranks is hotting up
Awful weather may have blighted this season's County League programme but it certainly has not quelled the promotion race excitement in all three divisions. While much of the focus has been on the battle for honours in the top two divisions, possibly
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Rebels skipper stays in charge
Mark Burt signed up for another season as Worthing captain, then declared: "They would have to rip the armband off me if they wanted a new skipper." Boss Sammy Donnelly is planning changes for next season but had no hesitation in asking his battling midfielder
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Rocks boss blasts selfish chairmen
Bognor boss Jack Pearce has hit out at selfish chairmen for refusing to extend the Ryman League season. Clubs voted to finish on schedule on May 5, despite a flood of postponements this season. That has left Bognor with a sequence of six games in eight
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Dunlop fires a Classic warning
Sussex trainer John Dunlop fired two of his possible Classic guns early in the new season and hit the target with both. While Olden Times was winning at Newmarket and Silver Grey Lady at Newbury, the Arundel handler could easily be forgiven for having
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Havin a Larf: Stop press: We're champs
Ricardo wrapped up the Brighton League Division Four championship, then produced their own tabloid back page. With the headline "champions" their spoof page includes a report of their 2-1 win against Rottingdean Village, along with pictures of players
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Alan shows he's no Has-Been by completing a Bedford double act
It was a father and son occasion as Hurstpierpoint Has-Beens lifted the Millennium League P&S Gallagher Vase. Alan Bedford, 52, rolled back the years by scrambling home a late winner against league leaders Three Bridges Sports. Earlier his strike
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Introducing Northbrook's dodgy dozen
Does anyone want the Northbrook reserve goalkeeper's jersey? The Worthing and District League Division One team have tried almost everyone to fill the problem position since regular Ralph Evans got himself injured. Dougie Bennett's recent appearance between
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Date
Zuiderent determined to take his chance
The waiting is over for Sussex batsman Bas Zuiderent. Two years after joining the staff, the big Dutchman was due to make his Championship debut for the county against Worcestershire this week. His impressive pre-season form got him the nod ahead of the
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Your Shout: The ups and downs of following the Seagulls
Surely Darren Pearce (Sports Argus, April 14) cannot have supported any team for very long to have made such crass and provocative comments. As a very small boy I often asked Dad when he returned home from a match: "How did we get on?" I really didn't
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Rain's been such a pain for Derek
Sussex's head groundsman Derek Traill believes he's beaten one of the wettest winters ever. The county are due to stage their first home game on Tuesday when Essex visit Hove in the opening zonal tie in the Benson and Hedges Cup. But while groundsmen
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Sussex end the season with victory
Thelast match of the season for Sussex women was over eight rinks against Adur and the county team just clinched a 151-150 win. This was despite Adur's top rink of Val Price, Doris Clamp, Jenny Bainbridge and Judith Redford winning 34-10 over Beryl Burridge
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It's better late than never for Linberry
In the twilight of her career, multi-times county title winner Freda Linberry has been rewarded with an England trial. Sussex officials nominated unbadged players Freda, Wendy Davies (both Field Place), Debbie Stavrou (Kingsway) and Aimee Truran (St Francis
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Promotion's won, but the season is far from over
Albion's memorable season will be far from over when the last League ball is kicked at Shrewsbury on May 5. Boss Micky Adams and his players face a busy three weeks, including several more matches, before they can put their feet up for a well-earned rest
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The Albion week that was: Clean sheet king saluted by the boss
MONDAY: Boss Micky Adams salutes Michel Kuipers for his role in a club record 22 clean sheets in a season. "Michel knew he had faults, but he has worked ever so hard," says Adams. "He is a model professional. "He's had some good coaching from Mike Kelly
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Vintage Vinners: Was Tommy Sussex's best ever sportsman?
Tommy Cook was born 100 years ago in Cuckfield and to this day remains the scorer of the greatest number of aggregate goals for the Albion in peacetime. Between 1922-1929 he netted 123 in a total of 209 appearances. Truly, his achievements have stood
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It's a clay day for the county at Wimbledon
Sussex were due to take on the All England Club on clay at Wimbledon today. The AELTC offer an invitation each year to a different county to play the challenge match. County skipper Richard Walmsley believes the fixture is recognition for Sussex's achievements
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Sussex double up for top ten finishes
Two Sussex teams were placed in the top ten of the gruelling 12 Stage of the South of England Road Relay Championship for the first time in history. Few clubs have the strength in depth to contest this event as it requires six runners to cover just over
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Four new clubs to join the Sussex LTA fold
The Sussex LTA have said goodbye to one club while saying hello to four others. Barcombe, near Lewes, have decided to cut links with the governing body this year. The small village club, with an estimated 160 members, maintain the affiliation fee would
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Wickers have sights on title
Southwick manager Geoff Pook is hoping the experience in his side will guide them to the Division Two title and promotion. Southwick are four points clear of Hailsham at the top of the table with four games remaining and the boss, who only took over earlier
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Rebels skipper stays in charge
Mark Burt signed up for another season as Worthing captain, then declared: "They would have to rip the armband off me if they wanted a new skipper." Boss Sammy Donnelly is planning changes for next season but had no hesitation in asking his battling midfielder
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Cockerill in splendid form at Open
There was a splendid entry of 23 Lasers and 32 Merlins for the joint Open Meeting for the two classes at Chichester Yacht Club last Sunday. In the Laser fleet the prizes were easily assigned with Steve Cockerill taking three wins, Charles Baillie-Strong
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Plans thrown into turmoil
The injury to star man Joe Screen has thrown Eastbourne's team plans into turmoil. Before the crash at King's Lynn on Wednes-day which will sideline Screen for the rest of the season, Eagles' boss Jon Cook believed the team were on the verge of realising
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New boy Werner's ahead of his time
Brent Werner is racing ahead of time. Almost a year, in fact. Eastbourne's new signing set himself a target when he signed for Eagles of making a regular team berth by the end of the season. A month on, however, and the UK-based American has already been
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Havin a Larf: Stop press: We're champs
Ricardo wrapped up the Brighton League Division Four championship, then produced their own tabloid back page. With the headline "champions" their spoof page includes a report of their 2-1 win against Rottingdean Village, along with pictures of players
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Your Shout: The ups and downs of following the Seagulls
Surely Darren Pearce (Sports Argus, April 14) cannot have supported any team for very long to have made such crass and provocative comments. As a very small boy I often asked Dad when he returned home from a match: "How did we get on?" I really didn't
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Rain's been such a pain for Derek
Sussex's head groundsman Derek Traill believes he's beaten one of the wettest winters ever. The county are due to stage their first home game on Tuesday when Essex visit Hove in the opening zonal tie in the Benson and Hedges Cup. But while groundsmen
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Our Shout: Light up our local football
I hope the administrators of our senior non-leagues have learnt something from one of the wettest football seasons on record. The Ryman and Dr Martens Leagues finish next Saturday, but only thanks to the co-operation of the clubs, some of whom have been
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Sussex end the season with victory
Thelast match of the season for Sussex women was over eight rinks against Adur and the county team just clinched a 151-150 win. This was despite Adur's top rink of Val Price, Doris Clamp, Jenny Bainbridge and Judith Redford winning 34-10 over Beryl Burridge
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It's better late than never for Linberry
In the twilight of her career, multi-times county title winner Freda Linberry has been rewarded with an England trial. Sussex officials nominated unbadged players Freda, Wendy Davies (both Field Place), Debbie Stavrou (Kingsway) and Aimee Truran (St Francis
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Promotion's won, but the season is far from over
Albion's memorable season will be far from over when the last League ball is kicked at Shrewsbury on May 5. Boss Micky Adams and his players face a busy three weeks, including several more matches, before they can put their feet up for a well-earned rest
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Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
When people get to 115 in France they appear on Canal Plus explaining that a glass of claret and a cigarette for breakfast every morning is the secret of incredible longevity. In England, they are simply appointed to football committees. The absurd punishment
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There's trout in Weir Wood at last
The stocking of trout in Weir Wood Reservoir, has finally got underway after a delay caused by the foot and mouth restrictions. Stocking has now taken place, but with a lesser number than originally planned, again because of foot and mouth restrictions
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Just Perfect for Mike in Shoreham league finale
Casting into the River Adur near the airport at Shoreham, members of the Shoreham club had the fourth and final round of their winter singles league over three hours. The river was clear and flat. No round fish showed, but a catch of flounders was headed
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Smith ready to start rebuilding team
Crawley boss Billy Smith has pledged to rebuild his team in the wake of more cup disappointment. Reds beat Worcester in Thursday night's Dr Martens League Cup final second leg but that was not enough to erase the 4-0 first leg nightmare. He will release
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Cockerill in splendid form at Open
There was a splendid entry of 23 Lasers and 32 Merlins for the joint Open Meeting for the two classes at Chichester Yacht Club last Sunday. In the Laser fleet the prizes were easily assigned with Steve Cockerill taking three wins, Charles Baillie-Strong
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Scouts ready to plunder Thunder
Gary Smith knows the talent spotters will be casting their eyes over his exciting Worthing Thunder team when they run out at Wembley next Saturday from 3.30 pm. But, a week away from their NBL Conference play-off final with table-topping Plymouth, he
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Date
Plans thrown into turmoil
The injury to star man Joe Screen has thrown Eastbourne's team plans into turmoil. Before the crash at King's Lynn on Wednes-day which will sideline Screen for the rest of the season, Eagles' boss Jon Cook believed the team were on the verge of realising
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New boy Werner's ahead of his time
Brent Werner is racing ahead of time. Almost a year, in fact. Eastbourne's new signing set himself a target when he signed for Eagles of making a regular team berth by the end of the season. A month on, however, and the UK-based American has already been
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Prankster paradise
Heads were bowed for a minute's silence ahead of Crown's East Grinstead and Crawley League Fairway Cup match against Stone Quarry - for a dead bird. Sombrely the Crown players trudged on to the pitch at the Broadfield Stadium wearing black armbands. And
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Fire Brigade fail to put out 147 in trophy
Brighton's finals day at the 147 on May 20 will feature an Endeavour Handicap Trophy final between the home club's A and B teams. In the semi-finals 147 B dismissed Division Six champions Marquess of Exeter, whose players received a 35 start each, in
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Date
Our Shout: Light up our local football
I hope the administrators of our senior non-leagues have learnt something from one of the wettest football seasons on record. The Ryman and Dr Martens Leagues finish next Saturday, but only thanks to the co-operation of the clubs, some of whom have been
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Date
Tough start for summer champions
Champions Crawley Jets will not have to wait long for a re-match with the side they pipped to the Rugby League Conference title. Steve O'Reilly's side tackle Rotherham Giants in a what could be a cracker at Willougby Fields on May 19. It will be the third
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Date
Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow
When people get to 115 in France they appear on Canal Plus explaining that a glass of claret and a cigarette for breakfast every morning is the secret of incredible longevity. In England, they are simply appointed to football committees. The absurd punishment
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Date
Cartwright gets a taste of glory
Mark Cartwright has praised boss Micky Adams for making him feel part of Albion's promotion party. Adams dropped the keeper and transfer-listed him following a 3-1 setback for the Seagulls at Cheltenham in February. Cartwright has not played since, but
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Date
There's trout in Weir Wood at last
The stocking of trout in Weir Wood Reservoir, has finally got underway after a delay caused by the foot and mouth restrictions. Stocking has now taken place, but with a lesser number than originally planned, again because of foot and mouth restrictions
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Date
Just Perfect for Mike in Shoreham league finale
Casting into the River Adur near the airport at Shoreham, members of the Shoreham club had the fourth and final round of their winter singles league over three hours. The river was clear and flat. No round fish showed, but a catch of flounders was headed
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Date
Race to join senior ranks is hotting up
Awful weather may have blighted this season's County League programme but it certainly has not quelled the promotion race excitement in all three divisions. While much of the focus has been on the battle for honours in the top two divisions, possibly
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Date
Smith ready to start rebuilding team
Crawley boss Billy Smith has pledged to rebuild his team in the wake of more cup disappointment. Reds beat Worcester in Thursday night's Dr Martens League Cup final second leg but that was not enough to erase the 4-0 first leg nightmare. He will release
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Rocks boss blasts selfish chairmen
Bognor boss Jack Pearce has hit out at selfish chairmen for refusing to extend the Ryman League season. Clubs voted to finish on schedule on May 5, despite a flood of postponements this season. That has left Bognor with a sequence of six games in eight
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Date
Dunlop fires a Classic warning
Sussex trainer John Dunlop fired two of his possible Classic guns early in the new season and hit the target with both. While Olden Times was winning at Newmarket and Silver Grey Lady at Newbury, the Arundel handler could easily be forgiven for having
