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Eastbourne Borough
Changes continue as AK adopts a new role
Eastbourne Borough boss Tommy Widdrington is full of positivity, despite constraints at the club forcing a change of role for Alan Kimble.
Borough on the hunt for new ‘keeper after ‘division best’ Potter leaves the Lane
Eastbourne Borough boss Tommy Widdrington is currently in talks with three goalkeepers following the departure of Danny Potter this week.
Uddin leaves the Lane to find fresh challenge
Anwar Uddin has become the latest face to leave Eastbourne Borough this summer as he contemplates a new challenge.
It’s make your minds up time for players
Eastbourne Borough manager Tommy Widdrington is hoping to have his squad list done and dusted within the next week.
Eastbourne Town
Colwell and Laundon announced as Town management team
Ady Colwell and Kevin Launden were announced as the new managerial team at Eastbourne Town on Friday.
Matt’s the man for Bloor
Eastbourne Town Football Club celebrated a successful season cementing their place at Ryman League level with a well attended Annual Award Dinner at the Cumberland Hotel. Eastbourne Town Chairman David Jenkins gave an upbeat summary of the season and Town’s future, as shown by Town’s many teams being so well represented at the event, before handing out the awards with the help of Vice-Chairman Tony Guarino.
County League Football
It’s all change as Stringers plan for success
It’s all change at Hailsham Town as chairman Peter Coleman prepares for a new chapter in the club’s history.
47-goal Baitup steals the show
Eastbourne United AFC held their annual presentation evening at The Oval with Liam Baitup stealing the show with four awards.
Rowland confirmed as new United boss
Eastbourne United have announced Simon Rowland as their new boss following the departure of Paul Daubeney in the close season.
Eastbourne International Tennis
Watson back to her best
An impressive performance from Britain’s Heather Watson saw her progress to the second round of the AEGON International in straight sets.
Watson, Ivanovic and Verdasco all in Monday action
Heather Watson, Ana Ivanovic, Alexandr Dolgopolov and Fernando Verdasco are set to light up Centre Court at the Aegon International on Monday June 17.
Q&A with Laura Robson
You’ve recently become female British number 1 – how does that feel, especially with Wimbledon fast approaching?
Which Radwanska will turn up this year?
Last year’s AEGON International was undoubtedly one for the underdogs as lower-ranked players took their chance to shine while the top seeds crashed and burned.
Gilles aims to stand tall against grass court giants
Gilles Simon will be hoping to put truth to the saying ‘the best things come in small packages’ when he returns to Devonshire Park as the top seed in this year’s AEGON International tournament.
Speedway
Eagles left short again as Dryml undergoes surgery
Eastbourne Eagles’ reserve rider Lukas Dryml underwent surgery this week after breaking his collarbone during their home meet with the Wolverhampton Wolves last weekend.
Bridger leads fight back for the Eagles
Eastbourne Eagles defied all the odds to keep their unbeaten home record intact at Arlington stadium on Saturday evening.
Hells Belles, it’s yet another away defeat
Another encouraging opening but ultimately no reward as the Eastbourne Eagles quest for points on their travels continued at Belle Vue’s Kirkmanshulme Lane stadium on Monday evening.
Eagles show top form to see off champions
Eastbourne maintained their winning home record against Swindon on Saturday in a tight match which saw some excellent speedway.
Shields returns Down Under after tough start to season
Adam Shields will not be returning to the Eastbourne Lifestyle Eagles team and will head back Down Under to Australia.
Cricket
Captain calls for backlash as Eastbourne host leaders
Eastbourne Cricket Club captain Mark Tomsett is expecting a strong backlash from his men after they suffered a disappointing opening defeat of the season at Bexhill.
Hailsham men issued stern warning
Hailsham skipper Dean Noakes launched an attack on his under-performing first team players after their defeat at East Dean.
Battling draw ends Polegate’s poor run
Polegate and Stone Cross halted their recent run of losses with a battling draw away to Maresfield on Saturday.
Tomsett on guard against complacency
Eastbourne Cricket Club captain Mark Tomsett stressed the importance of maintaining momentum and avoiding complacency as his side prepare for a league and cup double-header weekend.
Tennis
Watson back to her best
An impressive performance from Britain’s Heather Watson saw her progress to the second round of the AEGON International in straight sets.
Watson, Ivanovic and Verdasco all in Monday action
Heather Watson, Ana Ivanovic, Alexandr Dolgopolov and Fernando Verdasco are set to light up Centre Court at the Aegon International on Monday June 17.
Q&A with Laura Robson
You’ve recently become female British number 1 – how does that feel, especially with Wimbledon fast approaching?
Which Radwanska will turn up this year?
Last year’s AEGON International was undoubtedly one for the underdogs as lower-ranked players took their chance to shine while the top seeds crashed and burned.
Gilles aims to stand tall against grass court giants
Gilles Simon will be hoping to put truth to the saying ‘the best things come in small packages’ when he returns to Devonshire Park as the top seed in this year’s AEGON International tournament.
Youth Sport
Sprite young guns claim the early bragging rights
Spray Sprites team of young windsurfers made the most of home advantage to get their bid to reclaim the Team15 regional title off to the perfect start.
Amazing Grace wins European qualifier
Team Bodyworks XTC athlete Grace Cook won the European Youth Triathlon Qualifier at the Olympic Rowing venue at Dorney Lake, Eton.
Golf
Double hole-in-one delight for ace Alan
Eastbourne Golfing Park head professional Alan Williamson had double reason to celebrate this week.
Wind makes it third time unlucky for Sussex’s Sam
Sussex Amateur golfer Sam Russell, a member of the Eastbourne Royal’s “Optimus” Squad, made the knockout stages of the Sussex Amateur Cup for the third time in as many years.
Other Sport
East Sussex form pool team capable of beating the best
Pool players from around the East Sussex area have joined forces to create three East Sussex County Pool teams (A, B and Seniors).
Crews battle gusts as Regatta season begins
The 2013 Coastal Regatta season has started for Eastbourne Rowing Club with events in Dover, Bexhill and Folkestone, with another seven Regattas ahead in the coming months.
Rovers are on a roll at Cycling Festival
Summer arrived just in time for the Annual Eastbourne Cycle Festival.
Super Sam returns to top form for Harriers
Hailsham Harriers saw some good results at three road races held at Rye, Bexhill and Eastbourne.
Rovers on a roll
Eastbourne Rovers continued their good start to the athletics season by coming a close second in their league meeting in Hastings on Saturday.
National Sport
Coyle set to be a loan ranger
New Wigan manager Owen Coyle intends to exploit the Premier League loan system to get the Latics straight back into the top flight.
Watson upsets Lepchenko
Heather Watson secured her best win since returning from glandular fever to reach the second round of the AEGON International in Eastbourne.
Tredwell - Carry on celebrating
England will carry on celebrating their Champions Trophy victories - but only 'carefully' after Joe Root's unfortunate bar-room encounter with Australia batsman David Warner.
Adrenalin fires up new boy Barritt
Brad Barritt has dismissed any fears of potential jet lag and weariness being a factor when he makes his British and Irish Lions debut.
No Wimbledon worries for Murray
Andy Murray is not worried about the Wimbledon draw and would happily sign up to play Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.
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Tuesday 18 June 2013
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