County Round Up 26/09/09

From Argus Sport

27/09/09

By Howard Griggs

Josh Jones continued his rich vein of form as Whitehawk regained top spot in County League division one.
The midfielder made it four goals in three games since returning from six weeks out with an ankle injury by scoring the second on the stroke of half-time as Hawks won 3-1 away to St Francis Rangers.
Darren Budd had opened the scoring two minutes earlier and substitute Marc Whiteman added a third 17 minutes from time before Sam Palmer grabbed a consolation.
Joint boss Darren Freeman said: “Josh is on fire at the moment. We are really pleased with him and he is a real asset to us.”
Promoted Peacehaven went fourth in the table after a 4-1 win at home to Pagham which included four goals in five minutes just before half-time.
Ryan Cox put the visitors ahead on 40 minutes but strikes from Wes Millis, Craig Bunch and Clive Snell made it 3-1 at the interval before Callum Saunders added a late penalty.
Manager Peter Edwards said: “We had a spell where everything went for us and we were able to put the game to bed.”
Reigning champions Eastbourne United needed a stoppage-time equaliser from Lee Walsh to draw 2-2 at Three Bridges in a game which saw a player from each side sent off.
Ben Billings put the visitors ahead on 41 minutes only for Dean Wright to level three minutes later and then Elliot Romain made it 2-1 to Bridges with six minutes remaining.
Bridges captain Dean Carden and United’s Brad Manton both saw red for a clash. United also lost goalkeeper Adam Sargent to injury in the first half.
United boss Brian Dennis said: “It was disappointing because we didn’t perform. Last week we were brilliant and this week was the other end of the spectrum.”
Luke Piscini’s late equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for East Grinstead at home to Arundel. Matt Axell and Matt Huckett scored for the visitors to cancel out Ben Burns’ early opener.
Aaron Watson scored the only goal with a header from Dan Sullivan’s cross as Crawley Down won 1-0 at home to Hailsham Town.
Scott Osborne’s first game in charge of Crowborough ended in a 3-2 defeat at home to fellow strugglers Mile Oak, who netted through Graham Martin, Mo Alwan and Gary French. Phil Gault scored twice as Anthony Hibbert got the other as Hassocks beat Ringmer 3-0.

Tuesday 22/09/09 County Results Round up

From the Argus Sport

By Howard Griggs

Chichester claimed a place first round of the FA Vase with a convincing 4-0 win away to South Park.
Having drawn 4-4 at home on Saturday, Chi made no mistake this time as they clinched a trip to fellow Sussex side Peacehaven in the next round.
Goals came from Shawn Benjamin, James Archer, Adrian Brockway and a Callum Cutler penalty.
Lingfield’s FA Cup hopes ended as they lost 2-1 in a replay away to Badshot Lea.
Whitehawk needed extra time to beat Mile Oak in the Sussex Senior Cup, having thrown away a two-goal lead given to them in the first half by Ryan McBride and Matt Geard.
Chris Morrow and Chris Paine replied in the second half to make it 2-2 at 90 minutes but five minutes into the added 30 Josh Jones scored the winner.
In County League division one, Ryan Bradley scored twice as Shoreham beat Wick 3-1.
Results, FA Cup 1st qual rnd replay: Badshot Lea 2, Lingfield 1 (Greaves 23).
FA Vase 2nd qual rnd replay: South Park 0, Chichester 4 (Benjamin, Archer, Brockway, Cutler pen).
Sussex Senior Cup 2nd rnd: Arundel 1 (Tipper 89), Lewes 2 (Peauroux 35, Hopkinson 46); Mile Oak 2 (Morrow 62, Paine 80), Whitehawk 3 (aet, McBride 25, Geard 38, Jones 95).
Sussex RUR Cup 3rd rnd: Francis 1 (Palmer 29), Oakwood 0.
John O’Hara League Cup 2nd rnd: Selsey 2 (Martin 35, 86), Worthing United 1 (Curnow 90).
County League division one: Redhill 4 (Headley 4, 37, 66, Bonnett 75), Crawley Down 2 (Watson 30, Carpenter 82); Ringmer 1 (Brown 90), Eastbourne United 1 (Morris 73); Shoreham 3 (Bradley 36, 61, Smith 90), Wick 1 (S.Murfin 41); Three Bridges 2 (Hillier 4, 9), East Grinstead 4 (Burns 42, 86, 87, Crush 85).
Division two: Lancing 0, Wealden 1 (Dowell 2); Rye United 0, Little Common 1 (Poole 36).
Hastings Senior Cup 1st rnd: Sidley United v Westfield pp.

FA VASE ROUND UP - 19/09/09

From the Argus Sport
By Howard Griggs
21/09/09

Josh Jones scored twice as Whitehawk bagged their place in the first round of the FA Vase.
The midfielder marked his return from six weeks out due to an ankle injury with a super display as Hawks won 3-1 at home to Lingfield.
Chris Hatt fired the visitors ahead on 19 minutes but Jones scored twice in three minutes before the end of the half and sub Ryan McBride rounded things off 15 minutes from time.
Joint boss Darren Freeman said: “At the start of the season we highlighted the Vase as a competition we wanted to do well it. We played really well, especially in the first half when we were different class.”
Hawks are now away to East Grintead on October 3 after the Wasps won 2-1 after extra time at Hartley Wintney.
Grinstead boss Steve Johnson was pleased with a strong finish as their fitness told. John Sinclair got the winner after Ben Burns had levelled in normal time while Simon Funnell missed a penalty for the Wasps.
Johnson said: “No one will give us a chance against Whitehawk except for us but we could have beaten them at our place and they won’t take us lightly.”
Ringmer booked a home tie with Crowborough after Craig Brown’s goal a minute from the end of extra time sealed a 3-2 win at Cove. The outstanding Kieran Patel sent Brown through for the winner, having earlier twice equalised himself.
Joint boss Bob Munnery said: “They were saying afterwards we had used a ‘Get out of jail free’ card but I thought we played some fantastic stuff.”
Joshua Clayman made it two goals in two games since his elevation from the reserves as Shoreham won a hard-fought match at Worthing United 2-1 to book a trip to Bedfont.
Lee Eastman gave the Musselmen the lead before Grant Phillpott levelled and then Clayman struck.
Shoreham co-boss Mark Burt said: “We’re back on the road again in the Vase and that’s what it is all about.”
Chichester boss Adie Girdler was disappointed after his side drew 4-4 after extra time after leading 2-0 and 3-1 against visitors South Park, who they play tomorrow in a replay.
He said: “We’re our own worst enemies and now we will have to go up there and finish the job.”
Jamie Ford was sent off for Chi for retaliation while James Archer, Jo Briggs, Adrian Brockway and Shawn Benjamin netted.
Peacehaven beat division three Saltdean 2-0 with no real alarms and will meet the winners of that replay. Carl Dunk missed a penalty to make it more comfortable.
Brett Forden’s free-kick after 16 minutes gave Pagham a 1-0 win over Frimley Green to set up a trip to Erith and Belvedere.
Redhill won 2-1 at Bookham after extra time with goals from Leon Dussard and Johnny Gallagher.

TUESDAY NIGHT@S ROUND UP 15/09/09

From the Argus

Selsey are through to the second qualifying round of the FA Cup after winning 3-0 in their replay at home to Deal Town.
Ross Woolf scored twice with Calum Britton also on target in a comfortable win.
East Preston booked a trip to Blue Square south side Dover after beating Guildford City 4-3 on penalties following a 2-2 draw. EP were 2-1 down going into stoppage time but Matt Windsor levelled to ensure extra time and penalties.
Lingfield’s replay away to Badshot Lea was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch and will now be replayed next Tuesday.
In County League division one, Whitehawk suffered their first defeat of the season when they went down 1-0 at home to Wick. Scott Murfin scored the only goal with a 78th-minute penalty.
Goals from Owen Callaghan and Joshua Clayton gave Shoreham a 2-1 win at home to fourth-placed Chichester.
Results, FA Cup 1st qual rnd replays: Badshot Lea v Lingfield pp, East Preston 2 (Dodd 20, Windsor 90) Guildford City 2 (aet, Adesia 72, Branton-Brown 81 – EP win 4-3 on penalties), Selsey 3 (Woolf 41, 52, Britton 85) Deal Town 0.
Sussex Senior Cup 1st rnd: Southwick 2 (Walton 10, Green 85) Storrington 1 (Humphreys 58).
Sussex RUR Cup 2nd rnd: Eastbourne United 1 (Bywater 66) Mile Oak 0.
County League division one: Ringmer 2 (R.MacMillan 19, Hasan 45) Hailsham Town 3 (Goatcher 14, Alexander 47, Del-Gaudio 71), Shoreham 2 (Callaghan 81, Clayman 89) Chichester 1 (Temple 90), St Francis Rangers 3 (Westlake 12, 50, Pitcher 24) Crowborough 0, Whitehawk 0 Wick 1 (S.Murfin 78pen).

Count Round Up 12/09/09

From the Argus - by Mike Legg

Mile Oak picked up their first win in County League division one with a 1-0 defeat of struggling Hailsham.
Marc Rewell grabbed the only goal of the game in the 89th minute via a big deflection.
Oak’s Tony Burnett said: “We deserved it although it was a scrappy affair. We’re pleased to get off the bottom and get that first win.”
Ashley Martin got Arundel off to a flying start after he latched on to a Scott Tipper pass to score within 60 seconds against Redhill in a 5-2 win for the Mullets.
It set the tone as shaky defending by the Lobsters was punished with Tipper and Russell Hardwell both going on to bag braces.
Mullets assistant boss Simon Butler said: “Scott and Russell were outstanding for us and it’s good to have Scott scoring again.
“He got his first goal in midweek and it’s a confidence thing with him as he could have had a hat-trick against Redhill.”
Wick stayed top on goal difference from Whitehawk after a 6-3 win at Ringmer with Phil Turner (two), Daren Pearce, Lee Barnard, Simon Clayton and Scott Murfin all scoring for the visitors.
Whitehawk won 5-2 at Crowborough with Wes Tate scoring twice against his former club and Ryan McBride getting a hat-trick while Eastbourne United won 3-1 at Hassocks with Brad Manton, Lee Jules and James McKenzie netting.
Seaford boss Bob Laundon was a VIP guest at Watford on Saturday so missed his side’s 3-2 win over Three Bridges in the John O’Hara League Cup.
Sam and Ben Dartnell and Drew Greenall got Seaford’s goals and Laundon, who resigned and was then reinstated in a turbulent week at the Crouch, said: “It’s about Seaford Town Football Club not Bob Laundon.
“We are a club and it does not matter where the individuals come from and I think the players wanted to show that on Saturday and put on a performance.”

WEEKLY ROUND UP - 09/09/09

From The Argus Sport
by Howard Griigs

Ryan McBride had a penalty saved as Whitehawk lost their 100% record in County League division one. McBride’s first-half effort was saved by Chris May as the Hawks had to settle for a 0-0 draw away to Redhill. The hosts, who are now up to third in the table, proved to be strong opposition and almost snatched victory themselves when John Difford’s header from a corner hit the bar. Whitehawk remain second but on the same points as leaders Wick, who have played a game more. Wick also had to settle for a point as they drew 2-2 at home to Arundel.
Ashley Martin gave the visitors a first-half lead but goals from George Gaskin and Daren Pearce put Wick in control with 14 minutes remaining only for Scott Tipper to level in the closing stages.
Joel O’Hara struck two minutes from time to earn Three Bridges a 1-1 draw at Hassocks while Ryan Alexander’s brace helped Hailsham to a 5-2 defeat of Crowborough. Geoff Pitcher scored again St Francis Rangers beat Mile Oak 2-0.

East Preston won the Brighton Charity Cup, held over from last year, when they beat Shoreham 1-0 with a goal from Terry Dodd.

Results, Sussex Senior Cup 1st rnd: Pagham 1 (Bradshaw 113), Midhurst and Easebourne 0 (aet); Ringmer 1 (Rowe 33), Westfield 2 (aet, Parsons 57, Smith 110); Wealden 4 (McDowell 20, 79, Swancott 47, Grice 75), Crawley Down 1 (Aylett 45).

County League division one: Hailsham Town 5 (McDonald 30, Alexander 68, 70, Cummings 77, Earley 83), Crowborough 2 (Ransome 18, Wilkins 90); Hassocks 1 (Kane 77), Three Bridges 1 (O’Hara 88); Redhill 0, Whitehawk 0; St Francis Rangers 2 (Duke 52, Pitcher 75pen), Mile Oak 0; Wick 2 (Gaskin 55, Pearce 76), Arundel 2 (Martin 42, Tipper 82).
Brighton Charity Cup (2008-09) Final: Shoreham 0, East Preston 1 (Dodd 23).

The Argus Weekend Round Up

By Mile Legg
07/09/09

Whitehawk joint-manager George Parris is delighted to be in the second qualifying round of the FA Vase after a nervy 2-1 win over County League division two strugglers Littlehampton at East Brighton Park.
Wes Tate’s left-foot strike gave Hawks a first-half lead but they failed to capitalise on their domination and Joel Sayer’s penalty on 57 minutes gave the visitors hope of a shock before Jay Lovett headed home the winner.
Parris said: “We played quite well in the first half but we needed to score a couple more goals.
“There was no question about the penalty in the second half but their goal had been coming due to the way we had been playing.
“We got nervous but if we had scored the goals in the first half we could have then it would have been a lot easier. They players will learn from that.
“I don’t know what Jay was doing up there at the far post but I was glad he was there.
“All games are important to us but a run in the Vase can get good national headlines. I am just pleased to be in the next round.”
The Hawks will entertain fellow County League division one high-flyers Lingfield in the next round after they won 2-1 after extra time at Norton Sports with goals from Joel Greaves and Joel Hughes.
Chichester’s Ben Vassallo bagged a hat-trick to make it 13 goals for the season as they beat Colliers Wood 4-1 but boss Adie Girdler revealed the striker is still not firing on all cylinders.
Girdler said: “He’s been sensational but he’s only about 75% fit at the moment. He keeps suffering from a recurring thigh problem so he got his hat-trick on Saturday and then we took him off.
“Colliers Wood were not all that good but you can only beat what is in front of you.”
Peacehaven will go to County League division three Saltdean in the next round after going behind to a Scott McDonald penalty before beating Hailsham 2-1 at a windy Piddinghoe Avenue.
Substitute Andy Wilkinson won the penalty from which Callum Saunders levelled before Roy Pook came off the bench to get the winner.
Peacehaven boss Peter Edwards said: “It’s nice to play teams from out of the league in the Vase but you can’t help the draw and we have a nice local derby to look forward to.”
Hassocks finished the stronger against Sevenoaks and booked a trip to Molesey with extra-time goals by substitute James Laing and Dan Jacques.
Neil Kane equalised on the hour after the Kent side had taken a 38th-minute lead and Robins boss Dave John said: “It was a bit of struggle. They went 1-0 up but we battered them in the second half and should have won it before extra-time.
“They drew with Dulwich Hamlet the week before but were just not as fit as us.”
East Grinstead had a 1-0 win at Chessington and Hook courtesy of a Drew Crush goal following a Ben Burns cross.
Boss Steve Johnson said: “We played well and 1-0 flattered them. We never looked like we weren’t going to win.
“We said before the game that if we could keep a clean sheet we would win as we look like scoring at the moment.”
Crawley Down won 5-2 at Lordswood and Selsey sunk Southwick 3-1 in an all-Sussex clash. Ringmer beat Deal Town 2-0 with goals by Sam Sowter and Kevin Barden while Three Bridges dumped out Oakwood 4-1 after extra time in their local derby with Markel Greenidge, Andy Howard, Elliott Romain and George Hiller on target. Eastbourne United won 3-1 against Pagham in County League division one with Lucas Mann and Lee Walsh (two) the scorers.
Assistant manager Steve Latuske admitted: “It may sound silly but we were disappointed to only win 3-1 as it should have been five or six had we been clinical.
“Come the end of the season, the goal difference can make all the difference.”

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