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
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