Newly promoted Maidstone United have announced the signing of highly rated goalkeeper Lee Worgan, less than 48 hours after the departure of former Dartord stopper Deren Ibrahim. Worgan, formerly of Cardiff, Wimbledon and Wycombe, joins United from Tonbridge Angels, where he spent the last 5 seasons. When announcing his decision to leave Longmead Stadium, the … Continue reading »
Guernsey confident of ‘Surviving in the Ryman’
Having won promotion and also admiration from the mainland, Guernsey are now hoping to gain entry into the Ryman League Division One South, having finished 2nd in the Combined Counties League to propel themselves further up the footballing pyramid. Having gained media attention for their FA Vase run and also registering former Southampton and Guernsey … Continue reading »
FC Halifax promoted to Conference Premier
5 years after reforming as FC Halifax Town, the Shaymen have gained promotion to the Conference National after overcoming Brackley Town 1-0 in the final of the play-offs, thanks to a strike by Lee Gregory. Brackley came into the game with home advantage having finished 3rd in the table and overcame Altrincham 4-2 after the … Continue reading »
Ones to watch – 2013/2014
So, as the curtain falls on another season why not look at the talent looking to emerge through the ranks and make themselves household names next season. A look at the future of English football and the starlets to be unearthed. Daniel Carr – Huddersfield Town Having burst onto to the scene in the Ryman … Continue reading »
Ryman League Playoff Final – Lowestoft Town vs Concord Rangers.
The RPL Playoff final will have a very coastal feel to it as the Trawlerboys welcome the Beachboys to Crown Meadow, with Lowestoft Town taking on Concord Rangers in their third final in as many years. Having fallen to defeats away at Tonbridge Angels and AFC Hornchurch, ‘Stoft will be hoping it is third time … Continue reading »
Whitehawk to become Brighton City FC
Following promotion the the sixth tier of English football, Whitehawk FC have announced they are to change their name in the pursuit of a place in the Football League. The swap is subject to approval from relevant authorities but there seems little objection the change in moniker, which will see the south-coast club start life next season … Continue reading »
Corby to show nerves of Steel
At the bottom of the bottom of the Blue Square Bet North division it has gone right down to the wire. Corby Town and Histon are separated by just one goal. Histon currently stand on 43 points and a Goal Difference of -25 while Corby sit with 43 points and a GD of -26. It … Continue reading »
League One Promotion Preview
With AFC Bournemouth assuring their place in the Championship last weekend with a 3-1 victory over Carlisle focus turns to a mouth-watering fixture at Griffin Park where Uwe Rossler’s Bees need to take all three points at home to Doncaster Rovers to snatch promotion from under the visitor’s noses. With 5 consecutive wins at home … Continue reading »
Ryman Premier League – The Final Stages
With Whitehawk being crowned champions in the week without kicking a ball, focus turns to the fight for survival and also the final play off place. Thanks to a goalless draw in Ruislip between Wealdstone and Lowestoft, Brighton based outfit Whitehawk were guaranteed a place in the Conference South next season. The result also handed … Continue reading »
The Dark Side of the Baize
As Stephen Lee was banned from entering the 2013 Betfair World Snooker Championships and the high profile case in the past of John Higgins taking payments, the dark days of snooker are upon us. Lee was suspended after alleged suspicious betting patterns during his game with the aforementioned Higgins in October 2012. It has to … Continue reading »