1. What can we expect to see from Eastbourne Borough FC this season? A bit more stability for a start. Last season, manager Tommy Widdrington’s first full season in charge, was very much one of transition. He swept away most of the squad from the previous regime, some of whom had been at the club for up to 10 years, and took time to establish which of his new players were worth keeping on. Results suffered as a result and they look were looking over
Captain Named Long-serving defender Ben Austin has been named as Eastbourne Borough’s club captain for the forthcoming season. The 33-year-old arrived at Priory Lane in June 2000 from neighbours Eastbourne Town and has won numerous accolades in his decade at the club, including supporters’ and manager’s player of the year last season. Austin, a PE teacher, has made 406 appearances for Borough and succeeds Paul Armstrong, who joined Whitehawk in the summer. Fellow defender Gary Elphick is the club’s new vice-captain. Elphick, 24, is starting