I went to a final years ago (probably 35!) to see a friend play for Lewes against Albion reserves at the Goldstone. They had a great day out and there was probably a few hundred people in the old West stand cheering them on. Not sure if it was at the Goldstone because Albion were involved or if that was the norm, but the Lewes players thoroughly enjoyed it despite losing.
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[Albion] Bognor Regis Town v Brighton & Hove Albion U23 Tonight 19.15 Culver Road
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I went to a final years ago (probably 35!) to see a friend play for Lewes against Albion reserves at the Goldstone. They had a great day out and there was probably a few hundred people in the old West stand cheering them on. Not sure if it was at the Goldstone because Albion were involved or if that was the norm, but the Lewes players thoroughly enjoyed it despite losing.
London Irish
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Surely the Broadfield with all the money Brighton put into the pitch
I am not sure holding a final at a training ground is really going to cut it.
London Irish
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You thinking of Lancing? The Broadfield is a League 2 and FAW Super League ground
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Blooming Marvellous
Most Sussex Senior Cups at the AMEX have been great atmospheres.
Sorry you are correct, Crawleys pitch is not a patch on Nyewood Lane.
I have been, they are terrible. Not a patch on IMO anywhere as good as they were when held at the smaller grounds. all a matter of opinion I guess, but I suspect asking most non-leage fans without a loyalty to Brighton they would agree.
However tbf a lot of that comes down to not being able to drink in the view of the pitch and not being able to change ends and stand behind the goal they are attacking.
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Yep, the SSC Final used to be played at the Goldstone.
Wilka
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What is the beer drinking situation for the final?
Are we allowed to take a beer to our seat like a normal non league game?
Are we allowed to take a beer to our seat like a normal non league game?
Really? I'm surprised by that.
I've only been to one Whitehawk v Lewes, attendance just over 2000 I believe, and only the West lower open.
I'm sure the atmosphere wasn't great.
The main problem with the under 18s is they have 2 joint managers.
This doesn’t work as one being the ex footballer says what’s happening and the other one just agrees.
It also helps if the parents are friends with said ex pro, nothing to do with form as witnessed on countless occasions.
The team needs development from decent coaches and a clear pathway rather than who’s friends with who !
This doesn’t work as one being the ex footballer says what’s happening and the other one just agrees.
It also helps if the parents are friends with said ex pro, nothing to do with form as witnessed on countless occasions.
The team needs development from decent coaches and a clear pathway rather than who’s friends with who !
Probably best you delete this mate, It wont be hard to track back to you somehow, you dont want this biting you on the arse.
Sounds like you've had personal experience of this...
Do you have a son in the team not playing?
Bognor Bystander
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Another evening kick off for the final
Not one clue why this match is not played on a Saturday at 3PM.
Agreed that is a crazy decision and for me that's killed the chance of a good atmosphere then - also numbers will be down for those working /living a fair distance away !
With both teams not from the Brighton area I think the game should be 3PM on a Saturday.
I'm sure both teams especially Bognor would have a decent turnout of fans for a 3PM KO.
Whoever has made the decision for the evening KO needs to look at previous midweek attendances for this final.
Brighton v Crawley for the last 2 finals didn't even attract 2000 fans for each match.