[Football] The Non-League Football Thread- 2022/23 Edition

[Surf's Up]

Went to Steyning v Eastbourne United today - good game, two fairly evenly matched sides with a 1-0 away win for United

 

[keaton]

I will agree with what you have said here, the Cray defence did a good job blocking many shots, especially in the first half. I did think both sides wasted chances, 2 shots by Cray, one in each half went out of the ground.
The sprinkler coming on in the second half was quite amusing, especially when the Cray player decided to try and push it down and soaked himself and another player

Is there a problem with the floodlights? The middle of the pitch and especially in front of the dug outs looked very dark.

Seems to be an issue with the earlier kick offs. I know some cricket floodlights take a while to properly function, maybe these are the same

 

[keaton]

I will agree with what you have said here, the Cray defence did a good job blocking many shots, especially in the first half. I did think both sides wasted chances, 2 shots by Cray, one in each half went out of the ground.
The sprinkler coming on in the second half was quite amusing, especially when the Cray player decided to try and push it down and soaked himself and another player

Is there a problem with the floodlights? The middle of the pitch and especially in front of the dug outs looked very dark.

From the Lewes FC forum.
"The bulbs are hard to source, fragile and expensive - we’ve got two out at the moment and because they are in adjacent towers it exacerbates the issue. We can’t move a bulb from somewhere else as they are so fragile nor can we afford to stock spares because of the high cost. I believe they (the bulbs) are due to be replaced before Saturday"

 

[Arthur]

Quick update on Alex Fletcher. He is still in a critical condition but has made small but significant improvements this week.

I believe Bath will being posting an update either today or tomorrow.

 

[BN9 BHA]

From the Lewes FC forum.
"The bulbs are hard to source, fragile and expensive - we’ve got two out at the moment and because they are in adjacent towers it exacerbates the issue. We can’t move a bulb from somewhere else as they are so fragile nor can we afford to stock spares because of the high cost. I believe they (the bulbs) are due to be replaced before Saturday"

Thanks.
I thought I was having problems with my eyes yesterday, but my son mentioned the floodlights to me and we thought there must be an issue.

 

[milliepops]

Lewes v Worthing in the Senior Cup tomorrow has been postponed. Too many injuries in the Lewes camp the reason.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Steyning v Horsham in the Sussex Senior is ON!

 

[jackalbion]

Steyning v Horsham in the Sussex Senior is ON!

I shall be there, with my other two options called off

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Lewes v Worthing in the Senior Cup tomorrow has been postponed. Too many injuries in the Lewes camp the reason.

Strange one. Lewes have a lot of teams. I wonder how many is too many.

 

[keaton]

Strange one. Lewes have a lot of teams. I wonder how many is too many.

I'm not sure I understand? We've got a men's and an U18s. We've a lot of injuries, and have a small squad, was a suggestion of using some U18s but they also have a game tonight

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I'm not sure I understand? We've got a men's and an U18s. We've a lot of injuries, and have a small squad, was a suggestion of using some U18s but they also have a game tonight

There are rules where a fixture can't be fulfilled. I assume Lewes have made a footballing decision not to run U23s. And the first team should take precedence over U18s. I don't suppose it happens a lot - which is why I wonder how many injuries is too many.

 

[keaton]

There are rules where a fixture can't be fulfilled. I assume Lewes have made a footballing decision not to run U23s. And the first team should take precedence over U18s. I don't suppose it happens a lot - which is why I wonder how many injuries is too many.

But that would be too few surely?
Can't rearrange U18s apparently. A lot of their U18s play for other clubs and they were short already. We have had injuries all season and lost two more on Saturday. Sussex FA could have demanded they play or kicked them out if they'd wanted

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I shall be there, with my other two options

If you see someone with a Where’s Wally wooly hat come and say hello!

 

[jackalbion]

If you see someone with a Where’s Wally wooly hat come and say hello!

I didn’t see the post, I would’ve said hello if I’d seen, strangely without realising until afterwards that was my 200th game of 2022 tonight, in reality Horsham didn’t need to get out of first gear, but felt 3-0 at HT was harsh with a great chances to equalise, Steyning looked decent at times though, so they’ll be there or there abouts end of the season. Great to see former Brighton players score with Fenelon as well.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

I didn’t see the post, I would’ve said hello if I’d seen, strangely without realising until afterwards that was my 200th game of 2022 tonight, in reality Horsham didn’t need to get out of first gear, but felt 3-0 at HT was harsh with a great chances to equalise, Steyning looked decent at times though, so they’ll be there or there abouts end of the season. Great to see former Brighton players score with Fenelon as well.

Respect. 200 games in the calendar year is amazing. It’s always interesting when you see teams from a couple of divisions above. Going up the ladder players are stronger, faster, pass the ball quicker with fewer touches, are better drilled and with players that can take their chances. Horsham had all that. That said Steyning played a similar game and created some chances but this evening the league does not lie. Good club Hosham. With good support. I hope they all enjoyed themselves and will come back.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Shamir Fenelon scores the first.

 

[attila]

Bromsgrove Sporting v Nuneaton Borough Saturday in between gigs in Stourbridge and Malvern.

 

[Sirnormangall]

Good match at Peacehaven last night v Chichester, home team won on penalties. Hope to see a few more matches at this level over the next few weeks if no clashes with any decent World Cup games.

 

[keaton]

Good local derby at the Pan. Lewes race into a two goal lead after 8 minutes(another great strike from Razz) Bognor pull one back. Lewes have more of the rest of the game but finishes 2-2 after what Appeared a non existent foul gives Bognor a pen. Bognor win the shout-out as Nelson manages to have his penalty saved twice

 

[Roadrunner]

Really entertaining match at The Sportsfield this afternoon, Littlehampton running out deserved 2-0 winners against top of the table Ramsgate. Haven't seen as much of LA as I did last season, they are a much changed side, but they were very impressive today in a game which most would have had them down to lose. Slightly disappointing crowd of 263, but those who made the effort were rewarded with a Joe Benn piledriver and a rare Dion Jarvis right-footed finish. Forgotten how much I enjoy the non-league game, much more honest and free from the blight of VAR / 'game-management'.