The FA Cup is one of the world’s oldest sporting competitions, one where anyone can play anyone and anyone can beat anyone. It is a place of giant killers and upsets and an opportunity to make a name for yourself and your club. This is where Blue Square Premier side Mansfield Town now finds themselves after a win over fellow non-league side Lincoln City. Mansfield Town has won the right to have Liverpool come to One Call Stadium to play in
April 9, 2011 is a day Darren Baker will never forget. He was honored for his 900th appearance at Eastbourne Borough FC. This is a feat surpassed only by King’s Lynn’s Mick Wright, who made 1,152 appearances between 1961 and 1981. Former manager Pete Cherry, who gave Baker his debut in 1992, was on hand for the presentation along with current manager Garry Wilson. It was truly a special event for Borough, who faced Fleetwood Town with the hopes of avoiding relegation. Things quickly turned
Rushden & Diamonds are the latest former Football League side to visit Priory Lane as they take on Eastbourne Borough in the Blue Square Bet Premier on Wednesday night (September 29). In spite of a respectable performance, Borough suffered a 4-0 reverse at Mansfield on Saturday – but they are developing a reputation for taking the pain of heavy defeats out on their next opponents. After they lost 4-2 at Tamworth on opening day, Garry Wilson’s side spanked Hayes & Yeading 5-0
An Eastbourne Borough side unbeaten in three matches chase more points over the Bank Holiday weekend with two attractive fixtures, at home to second-placed AFC Wimbledon on Saturday and at former Football League club Cambridge United on Monday (3 pm kickoffs). Garry Wilson’s side won both those matches last season and will be looking to build on a good start which has seen them earn seven points from the first four games to sit third in the Blue Square Bet Premier
In a groundbreaking deal, which will be a first in English football between a major football competition and a broadcaster, the Football Conference has signed up to a unique partnership with Premier Sports TV to show 30 matches per season from the Blue Square Bet Premier over the next three years, including their Premier Playoffs and the prestigious Premier Promotion Final. In a joint enterprise with Premier Sports, the Conference can now offer those who want the opportunity to watch all
Eastbourne Borough have the chance to make amends for Saturday’s 4-2 defeat at Tamworth when they host Hayes and Yeading United on Tuesday night (August 17). Kick-off is at 7:45pm. It will be the first competitive match at Priory Lane since Borough’s dramatic win over Oxford United on April 24, which preserved their Blue Square Bet Premier status. Groundstaff have worked hard over the summer to prepare the pitch for the season ahead and home fans will be streaming through the turnstiles hoping for the
Photo Credit: David Bauckham Eastbourne Borough Football Club played host to another successful Soccer School, run by the club’s youth section coaches and sponsored by Eastbourne firm 720 Taxis. First team midfielder Simon Johnson took part in the coaching and presented all attendees with a certificate, picture, medal and a ticket for Borough’s first Blue Square Bet Premier home game of the 2010-11 season, against Hayes and Yeading United on Tuesday August 17th. Picture: Back row – Steve Morris from sponsors 720 Taxis, Eastbourne