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Budget cuts for Borough
During a week when Eastbourne Borough Football Club reduced Tommy Widdrington’s player budget by 15 per cent, wealthy Kuwaiti investment company KEH Holdings turned their attentions to Blue Square South rivals Ebbsfleet.
Widdrington keen on fab five
Eastbourne Borough boss Tommy Widdrington is keen to thrash out deals with five of his most consistent performers from last season.
Wilson linked to Lewes hotseat
Former Eastbourne Borough manager Garry Wilson has been linked to the vacant managerial position at Lewes.
Legend Baker calls time on 952 match Borough career
EASTBORNE Borough legend Darren Baker received his last of many awards at the club’s annual dinner to bring the curtain down on an incredible 21 seasons with the club.
Kuwaitis turn their attention to Ebbsfleet
Kuwaiti European Holdings Company (KEH) have turned their attentions to Ebbsfleet United.
Eastbourne Town
‘Attractive job’ could entice Wilson away from Town
Eastbourne Town assistant boss Garry Wilson expects to be at the Saffrons for the 2013-14 season but admits an attractive offer could prise him away.
Bloor hopeful Wilson will remain in the Town dugout
Eastbourne Town boss Danny Bloor hopes to have his trusted assistant Garry Wilson with him in the dugout for next season.
Play-off chasers quick in thought and action
Eastbourne Town’s last home game of the season ended in defeat to Leatherhead on Wednesday night.
County League Football
Reluctant departure for boss Daubeney
Former Eastbourne United boss Paul Daubeney admitted it was an extremely tough decision to call an end to his reign at the Oval.
Boss Daubeney resigns as United boss
Eastbourne United have parted company with their manager Paul Daubeney.
McCreadie: I leave with my head held high
Kenny McCreadie vowed he will be back in local football in the near future following his departure from Hailsham Town.
Daubeney to go back to the drawing board
It was a season so full of promise for Eastbourne United but one that, in the end, culminated in bitter disappointment.
Mac departs after mid table season
Despite some inevitable ups and downs, Hailsham’s first season since being promoted to Division One must be considered a success after they achieved a credible 12th-place finish.
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Eastbourne International Tennis
Home event is a welcome relief for jet set star Konta video
Local tennis star Johanna Konta is thrilled to compete in her home event next month at the Aegon International in Eastbourne.
BBC cameras return to Devonshire Park
The BBC has signed a deal with the LTA to cover the Aegon International in Eastbourne this June after a five year break, showcasing tennis from some of the world’s top male and female players.
Devonshire Park set to welcome top Brit Laura Robson
British No.1 Laura Robson will give home fans something extra to cheer about after being announced as the latest big name to take part in the Aegon International in Eastbourne.
Italian star Errani first name on AEGON list
Top 10 WTA player Sara Errani from Italy will look to continue her singles breakthrough as the first of many big names to enter the Aegon International at Eastbourne.
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.
Dugard seeks new riders to bolster struggling Eagles
Managers at Eastbourne Speedway are not still ruling out the possibility of team changes despite a 12 point victory over Coventry at Arlington on Saturday.
Captain Cam’s back on track
Eastbourne Eagles’ skipper Cameron Woodward produced his best performance of the season to help the Eagles to a much-needed victory on Saturday night.
Eagles boss Geer: Coventry will be tough nuts to crack
Eastbourne team manager Trevor Geer has warned his team to be on their guard when they face Coventry twice in the space of 24 hours.
Eagles’ frailties cruelly exposed
Eastbourne Eagles continued quest for Elite League points on the road met with disappointment once more as they found themselves convincingly beaten at Birmingham’s Perry Parr stadium on Wednesday evening by a humbling 62-31 margin.
Rugby
Prop Marler selected for a testing tour of Argentina
Former Eastbourne Rugby Club player, Joe Marler, has been selected to go on England’s summer tour to Argentina.
Not this year, but Blue & Golds will be back
In the final game of an otherwise successful season, Eastbourne were comprehensively outplayed by Beccehamians who put on a first class performance deserving of
Chumbley: win or lose, it’s been a great year
Eastbourne Rugby Club coach Mal Chumbley insists his players are in it for the long run, no matter what happens in their play-off clash on Saturday.
Eastbourne have no fear ahead of play-off challenge
Eastbourne Rugby Club are determined not to let Beccehamians crush their dreams for a second time as they prepare to host the Kent outfit in the play-off this weekend.
Cricket
Double header challenge for confident cricketers
Eastbourne Cricket Club will hope to build on their ‘professional display’ that saw them to an opening day victory in Findon last Saturday.
Finzel adds a touch of fizz in Findon win
Eastbourne Cricket Club saw their Sussex League division two campaign off to a winning start at Findon on Saturday.
Young guns will get their chance to fire this season
Eastbourne are set to put their faith in young talent as they attempt to blast their way back into the Premier at the first attempt.
Skipper in confident mood ahead of season opener
Google maps and Sat Navs will be well used this season as Eastbourne Cricket Club plot their journey around the unfamiliar territory of Sussex League division two.
Tennis
Home event is a welcome relief for jet set star Konta video
Local tennis star Johanna Konta is thrilled to compete in her home event next month at the Aegon International in Eastbourne.
BBC cameras return to Devonshire Park
The BBC has signed a deal with the LTA to cover the Aegon International in Eastbourne this June after a five year break, showcasing tennis from some of the world’s top male and female players.
Devonshire Park set to welcome top Brit Laura Robson
British No.1 Laura Robson will give home fans something extra to cheer about after being announced as the latest big name to take part in the Aegon International in Eastbourne.
Italian star Errani first name on AEGON list
Top 10 WTA player Sara Errani from Italy will look to continue her singles breakthrough as the first of many big names to enter the Aegon International at Eastbourne.
Youth Sport
Under-12s power to rugby final win
St Andrew’s Prep under-12 rugby team produced an excellent performance to claim a Sussex School’s Cup final victory.
Ollie celebrates fine cross country season
Eastbourne Rovers youth star Ollie Priddle is celebrating a top placing on Saturday at Bedgebury Forest, Kent in his first short course MTB cross country race of the season.
Bowls
Bowlers excel at Nationals
Eastbourne Youth Bowlers had a fine weekend at the National Youth Championships in Coventry. The championships are run throughout May and more than 60 clubs and 600 bowlers participate. Luke Everett is currently second in the Bantam division with a personal best of 144 while in the junior division, Kiran Akehurst and Matthew Benton are fourth and 13th respectively. David Di Francesco is in 14th position and Matthew Benton in 21st in the senior division. Eastbourne Youth Bowling Club have five bowlers playing in the County Championships at the AMF in Worthing on Saturday May 11, and the committee would like to thank the parents and instructors who travelled up to Coventry to show their support.
Anne claims title in style after high-quality final
The finals weekend at the Eastbourne Indoor Bowls Club saw a new Ladies Champion crowned.
Reynolds and Booth are the perfect pair
The over 65’s Men’s Pairs saw Peter Reynolds and David Booth get off to a flying start to lead 14-3 after ten ends before John Pannett and Brian Henty started a fight back. Needing four shots on the last end for a draw they only mustered three to lose 22-21.
Golf
Final green defeat for Downs at Singing Hills
A strong Eastbourne Downs team narrowly lost this Optimus Trophy clash against Singing Hills on the 18th green last weekend.
Honest Julien calls a shot in Golf Park medal
Honest Eastbourne Park golfer, Julien Sanchez, called a shot against himself in the main club medal and lost the title by a single shot last week.
Tulley tuned-in after a new sponsor deal
Eastbourne golfer Maria Tulley is excited from the benefits of signing a four-year sponsorship deal with Tradesmith Ltd for the 2013 season.
Hine seals a remarkable Royal golf comeback
Royal Eastbourne golfers staged a fine comeback against a Sussex under-18 squad last week.
The Outsiders romp to victory
On a bright Sunday morning, Willingdon held a St. George’s Day Shotgun Competition.
Table Tennis
Grand Prix medals for Bennett family
Jack and Josh Bennett performed well to take home medals from the Sussex Grand Prix Table tennis Tournament hosted at the Triangle, Burgess Hill on the Bank Holiday weekend.
Fab five advance in National finals
Five players from Eastbourne schools represented East Sussex in this weekend’s National Schools Table tennis finals in Doncaster.
Other Sport
Milly eyes nationals after Open Meet joy
Milly Widdop represented Hailsham Swimming Club at the Beckenham International Open Meet at the Crystal Palace National Sport Centre.
Kellie proud to wear the England colours
Eastbourne’s Kellie Larkin was selected to play for England Under-17 UEFA Girls’ football tournament in Madrid.
Rovers enjoy winning start to new season
Eastbourne Rovers opened the new athletics season with a deserved victory in their first league meeting on Saturday.
Tremendous racing brings 22 medals for swim stars
Last Sunday swimmers from Hailsham Swimming Club excelled at the Littlehampton
National Sport
McGinley opts for three wild cards
Europe captain Paul McGinley has announced he will have three wild cards for next year's Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.
R&A head admits to legal concerns
R&A chief executive Peter Dawson admits he does have concerns about possible legal action against the ban on anchored strokes, but believes any law suits would "not be on particularly strong grounds".
Harrison in retirement U-turn
Audley Harrison has confirmed his return to boxing - less than three weeks after announcing his retirement.
Carroll deal close as fee agreed
West Ham's chances of signing Liverpool striker Andy Carroll on a permanent deal appear to now rest solely with the player after the two clubs reached agreement on a transfer fee.
Carroll ruled out of England friendlies
Liverpool striker Andy Carroll has been ruled out of England's friendlies against Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
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Weather for Eastbourne
Wednesday 22 May 2013
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