[Football] The Non-League Football Thread- 2023/24 Edition

[keaton]

Very enjoyable (in the end) 4-1 win for Lewes at home to Haringey Borough. We were probably the better team in the first half but too open and went into the break 1-0 without creating a lot. Scored a minute or two into the second from Whelpdale close finish and he made the difference with another goal and a bit part in the second

 

[Kuipers Supporters Club]

Fantastic news for Sussex football tonight as Horsham YMCA FC had their application for a 3G pitch approved.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Fantastic news for Sussex football tonight as Horsham YMCA FC had their application for a 3G pitch approved.

Yes indeed, l was at the HDC Planning Committe Meeting last night, and it was all very tense, we really didn't know which way the vote was going to go. Fortunately common sense prevaied in the end, and by a vote of 15 to 4, with 2 abstentions, we finally have approval for our pitch!

 

[Ali_rrr]

Yes indeed, l was at the HDC Planning Committe Meeting last night, and it was all very tense, we really didn't know which way the vote was going to go. Fortunately common sense prevaied in the end, and by a vote of 15 to 4, with 2 abstentions, we finally have approval for our pitch!

Just out of curiosity, what were the reasons against? Football wise I can sort of understand it, but non sporting wise?

 

[dazzer6666]

No surprise at all……

 

[Albion Robster]

I note Burgess Hill have drawn a lot of games this season. Looked the club backed Cox in the summer in letting him bring in virtually a whole new team of players.

 

[S.T.U cgull]

No surprise at all……

Was the openly traded rumour on Saturday gone that a failure to win v Littlehampton would mean curtains..

 

[jackalbion]

Went to Whitehawk v Margate in the Velocity Trophy last night, good 3-1 Win for the hosts after falling behind. Former Brighton 1 appearance wonder Mitch Walker in goal looks a superb signing, that despite gifting the first goal, made up for it with a string of superb saves.

 

[Brovion]

No surprise at all……

Should have stayed at Lancing!

EDIT: Although I see we're a heady 7th after a run of three wins and a draw. Blimey.

 

[dazzer6666]

Was the openly traded rumour on Saturday gone that a failure to win v Littlehampton would mean curtains..

Spoke to one of the directors during the game - obvious he was going, though to be fair it's been coming for a while I think. Deeply unimpressive from what I've seen anyway

 

[AZ Gull]

No surprise at all……

Replaced by Gary Mansell, the father of Albion 1st-year scholar goalkeeper Alfie:-

 

[Paris]

Replaced by Gary Mansell, the father of Albion 1st-year scholar goalkeeper Alfie:-

Happy to see Nigel's younger brother in the Burgess Hill hot-seat. He was some driver.

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Just out of curiosity, what were the reasons against? Football wise I can sort of understand it, but non sporting wise?

A 100 year old ash tree held up proceedings, it has a preservation order on it and it couldn't be felled, no one could be sure how far under the pitch the roots go.

Admitedly it is currently a magnificent looking tree, although who knows what the future holds, over 90% of trees die from ash die back anyway.

Fortunately common sense prevailed. Football 1 Tree 0.

 

[Horsham Gull]

A 100 year old ash tree held up proceedings, it has a preservation order on it and it couldn't be felled, no one could be sure how far under the pitch the roots go.

Admitedly it is currently a magnificent looking tree, although who knows what the future holds, over 90% of trees die from ash die back anyway.

Fortunately common sense prevailed. Football 1 Tree 0.

Where will YM play in the meantime once the work starts or Will it be a case of getting it done in the summer season

 

[amexer]

Should have stayed at Lancing!

EDIT: Although I see we're a heady 7th after a run of three wins and a draw. Blimey.

why did he leave after winning last 3 games and a draw

 

[The Lemming Stomper]

why did he leave after winning last 3 games and a draw

He meant Lancing

 

[Eeyore]

FA Trophy 4th Round Draw

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

FA Trophy 4th Round Draw
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Horsham have been pretty lucky in the draw, a home tie with the lesser known Peterborough team. Could another successful cup run await?

 

[stewart12]

big news

Starting on 1.1.24 I will be undertaking a special quest:

To go to a game at every football ground in Sussex within the calendar year (From SCFL Divison 2 upwards)

There are 59 clubs that fit the criteria but due to ground shares that number comes down to 55 (with a * against Chichester City who appear to be currently sharing with Bognor but hopefully moving back soon)

I am starting on the 1st Jan with Eastbourne Borough vs Worthing and taking it from there

Stay tuned as I will be documenting the journey

 

[amexer]

I see Russell Martin foundation have permission to redevelop Old Barn Way What a pity Southwick FC could not be accomadated