SPORT: The road to (Eastbourne) FA Cup glory
As the football season draws to a close and trophies are lifted, Daniel Ford finds out more about the long history of the Eastbourne Football Association (EFA) Eastbourne Borough Women added a third trophy to their season’s haul after winning the Eastbourne FA Chairman’s Cup with a 3-2 win over … Eastbourne Borough Women’s U18 […]
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SPORT: The only way is up for Eastbourne cricket
By Daniel Ford When asked about his aims for the upcoming cricket season, new Eastbourne cricket captain Scott Lenham simply raises his index finger and points upwards. There’s a palpable buzz of optimism at the Saffrons Sports Ground for the new season starting this month. This is despite the fact that the team needed a […]
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SPORT: Eastbourne Borough women storm to victory after victory
As the football season draws to a close, Daniel Ford takes a look at how women’s teams in Eastbourne have fared. Eastbourne Borough Women will face Watford in the semi-final of the Combined Counties Cup – making a mockery of the decision by the football authorities not to promote them last season. The arrival of […]
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SPORT: What’s happening in grassroots football in Eastbourne?
With the end of the football season in sight, Daniel Ford takes a look at how Eastbourne’s intermediate and junior teams are faring Eastbourne Athletic took a giant step towards their dream of a historic double after a dramatic 5-4 penalty shoot-out win over Rotherfield Reserves in the Malins Cup on Saturday. “Absolute scenes as […]
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SPORT: Could it be the perfect storm for local football teams?
By Daniel Ford The perfect storm could be heading to the Eastbourne football world. Eastbourne Town are firmly established in the Isthmian League South East Division after their promotion last season – and they could be joined by both Hastings United and Eastbourne United soon. Hastings are struggling in the division above and have a […]
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SPORT: Legendary Spurs players heading to Eastbourne
Past Tottenham Hotspur star players, including Ozzie Ardiles and Gary Mabbutt, will participate in a charity match against Eastbourne United, celebrating the club’s 130th anniversary. The event features a Q&A session and aims to raise funds for MND, the motor neurone disease charity, uniting the community through football.
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