SCFL Premier 12th December 2020
Priory Lane, Eastbourne (Click for Google maps) 15:00 KO
Adults £7 Concessions £5 Under 16 £1
View from the Dugout
with Simon Colbran
It's great to have football back and nothing better than a derby day victory over neighbours Eastbourne United. It was an excellent performance from the team and important to get a vital 3 points. Today's visitors will prove a tough test and have vastly improved over last years disappointing season.
They come to us on the back of a 1 nil defeat to Crawley Down Gatwick but prior to the lockdown, they had been on fine form including a fantastic victory over high flying Horley Town.
Most importantly we look forward to welcoming back you the fans to Priory Lane, hopefully, we can get the 3 points to round off our return!
Today's Opposition - Loxwood FC
Loxwood Football Club, nickname “The Magpies” was founded in the village back in 1920. Since its formation, the football club has competed, on and off, in local village football for 75 years but primarily on a non-competitive basis, so there is little in terms of accolades beyond local bragging rights. However, in 1997 the club re-formed and joined the West Sussex Football League, starting at the bottom of the regional county pyramid in its 5th Division. Over the following 9 years the club progressed through the various regional and county-wide divisions until ultimately, under the leadership of player/manager Barry Hunter (above right) they secured promotion from the League’s Premier Division in 2006 and thereby took their place in the Sussex County League and would now compete in Step 7 football for the very first time. It only took two seasons for the Club to make the next step as in 2008 The Magpies secured the 3rd Division title and in the same year reached the final of the Sussex County FA Intermediate Cup, but missed out on a rare double by losing on penalties to Bexhill United. This next step up provided the Club with the platform to expand beyond its 1st Team and the next couple of years saw it launch both a Reserve Team in the County League as well as form an alliance with a local youth football club to set about securing its on-field future to go with the vast advances that were being made off it. The most notably of these developments at Plaistow Road were the installation of some of the most effective floodlights in the County League and a 100-seater covered stand, thereby providing what is a delightfully atmospheric arena in the middle of the Sussex countryside, particularly on midweek nights. Despite these betterments, the challenge of rising out of the County’s second tier was proving elusive, with 5th and 6th placed finishes being the pinnacle. The Club weren’t without notable occasions to be cherished during that time, in particular in 2010 when the Club reached the Division 2 Cup Final as well as hosting Brighton & Hove Albion in the County Cup where they only went down 3-1 in front of a packed house under the lights. Nevertheless, Barry Hunter magnanimously passed the reins over to Dave Cocoracchio in 2012 enabling him to assume the much-valued role of Club Chairman from which he could continue to drive his vision for the Club as a whole. Dave’s arrival at the Club sparked another period of advancement as firstly the Senior side achieved promotion to the top tier in the County in 2014 as well as winning the Division 2 Cup that they had missed out on 4 years previously. Later that year came the much cherished launch of Loxwood Youth Football Club, which had been a long-desired goal and put in place the foundations for the Club to develop a clear route for local players to enjoy their football from an early age and provide the opportunity for them to develop all the way through to representing the First Team. 2015 saw a top 6 finish in the first year of the top division as well as the Club’s Reserve Team finally being successful in achieving promotion from the second tier of that section and thereby closing the gap in quality of the opposition the two senior sides were competing against. This year also saw the development of another key partnership as ex-professional Mark Beard launched his Love The Ball Sussex Academy under the Club’s banner and with it bringing in a quality of young player that would see the winning of the U18 County Cup (and its retention in 2016) as well as securing the Southern Youth League South Division title. Due to Dave’s growing work commitments, Mark also took over the management of the 1st Team later that year enabling the former to focus on his role as Director of Football overseeing both the Senior and Youth aspects of the Club. This structure led to an exciting new period for the Club and commenced with the winning of the inaugural County U21 West title under the stewardship of Matt Camp – an achievement that perfectly demonstrated the Club’s commitment to investing in young, promising players. A 6th place finish in Division One (Now Premier) in 2014/15 followed by 8th in 2015/16 and 6th in 2016/17 (Both Premiership) but with a slight slip to 11th in 2017/18 had pretty firmly established the Club as a real competitor in amongst some sizeable towns and cities. Change was afoot though across several areas. Loxwood chairman Barry Hunter stepped down from his role at the end of the 2017/18 season after 15 years of overall service and a 'monumental journey' at the club. Hunter played a key role in that rise having served as a player, first-team manager, director of football and most recently, chairman, in that time. His successor Mark Lacey a local businessman joined the club committee two years previously and had already brought into the close-knit ethos at Loxwood. At this time Dave Cocoracchio stayed in charge of first team management duties and as the club's director of football. However, in April 2018 Dave Cocoracchio announced he was also stepping down at the end of this season due to work related reasons - and also relinquishing his role as director of football. He was replaced as manager by Gareth Neathey, who has been the assistant manager to both the first team and under-18s. Our U18’s team continued under the management of Matt Camp. Having won the Combined Counties U18 League and been quarter finalists and semi-finalists in various cup competitions it’s certainly been a season to be proud of! 2018/19 saw a very tricky spell for the First Team however culminating with a dip into the relegation zone. A swift move by the now fully ensconced new Chairman, Mark Lacey, and his committee by bringing in new and very experienced senior player management Alex Walsh and Nathan Bowen effectively combined to save the day and some last minute success eventually meant we finished two places outside the drop zone and a large sigh of relief was heard across The Nest. Change continued however only this time surrounding our development squad. Yet more work pressure meant Matt Camp had to relinquish his responsibility for the U18 squad after all his hard work and with departures from Gareth Neathey and Chris Simmons the committee were left once again to consider the best options. Eventually, a U23 route was preferred and the newly appointed Charlie Holmes and Jack Stevens took the reins of a squad entered into the Combined Counties U23 league. They worked closely with the First Team management to ensure maximum opportunity for the development players as part of a wider senior squad.
The 2019/20 Season was not our finest. In fact, we struggled to maintain a consistent team right through the season and with that lack of consistency reflected in results we were left languishing at the bottom of the Premier League. The U23 saw out the season with a slightly better record but still mixed. Nathan Bowen left the Club to go to Worthing and the committee feared the worst.
We were saved purely by circumstances, and with a second chance at things moved quickly to install new management across both First Team and U23 (also moving the U23’s back to Sussex rather the Combined Counties. Spencer Slaughter was confirmed as manager with Paul Dollner as his assistant and head coach. Ismael Vasconcelos was appointed as the U23 Manager. They quickly embarked on a total rebuild of the team, obviously in the difficult circumstances we all face. This has come together well, and everyone is just looking forward to getting out and playing football again. Our pitch and facilities continue to improve, befitting our Senior Football Club status, and facilities include floodlights, hard spectator standing around the pitch, a 100-seater stand, a covered stand and a modern clubhouse which have all come because of significant local fundraising, sponsors and grant applications.
The Plaistow Road pitch is now regarded as one of the best playing surfaces in Sussex. Indeed, we regularly host important semi-finals and finals at County level. As part of our development we are currently replacing the pitch side fencing, adding extra toilet facilities, providing new dugouts and additional goals for various age groups
. Effectively, over just a 20 year period, this historic village football club has rapidly evolved into a Senior Football Club that has a reputation for doing things the ‘right’ way. Loxwood is a club that seeks to provide the best possible environment for all at the Club: our players, coaches, and supporters from every age group. An environment that is conducive to the development of all involved as footballers, people, and members of a team in order to succeed both on and off the pitch in a manner which is sustainable and respectful.
"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success."
We are Langney Wanderers
The club was established in 2009/2010 and joined the Lewes & District Sunday League. In 2012 they applied for membership of the East Sussex League, gaining entry to the Premier Division for the 2012–13 season. The club were Premier Division champions at the first attempt, winning 17 of their 18 league matches, and was promoted to Division Three of the Sussex County League.
Langney were Division Three champions the following season but were unable to be promoted to Division Two as their ground did not have floodlights. However, after finishing third in Division Three in 2014–15 the club was promoted after planning permission was secured for floodlights.
In 2015 the Sussex County League was renamed the Southern Combination, with Division Two becoming Division One. The 2016–17 season saw Langney win the Division One Cup, beating Southwick 3–0 in the final.
The club initially played at Shinewater Lane, the former ground of Shinewater Association, but due to problems with the pitch they played at Eastbourne United Association's Oval ground during the 2016–17 season, before moving to Eastbourne Borough's Priory Lane ground for the 2017–18 season on a three-year agreement.
"Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success."
The 2017/18 season proved to be a huge success on and off the pitch, Langney finished runners up in the SCFL Div 1 and losing semi-finalists of the Division 1 cup.
2018/19 sees us enter the FA Cup for the first time in our short history. The club ultimately succeeded in its initial goal of staying in the SCFL Premier division when they finished 15th out of 20 teams.
2019/20 The season suffered an early curtailment following the COVID-19 pandemic while the club was well placed in 9th position before its null and void conclusion.
Around the SCFL
Football returned this midweek in what was a full programme in the Southern Combination Premier Division.
Saltdean Utd went into lockdown as league leaders and remain so after the latest round of games despite being held to a 3-3 draw at lowly Horsham YMCA. A Jack Ryder goal gave the home side the lead in the first minute before goals from Kieron Pamment and Harry Shooman put Saltdean ahead at half time. Ryan Warwick put the visitors further ahead on 68 minutes only for Ryder to pull one back just two minutes later and it was left to Callum Jeal to snatch a point for YMCA in stoppage time.
Second placed Horley Town’s game with Alfold was abandoned due to fog after only six minutes with the home side in front through Adam Grant. Town stay second four points behind Saltdean but with two games in hand.
Eastbourne Town remain in third place despite a 3-2 home defeat to Little Common. A hat-trick from Sam Cruttwell was enough to secure the points for the visitors despite Arron Capon levelling twice for Town.
Newhaven’s game at Lingfield was postponed due to an unfit pitch which allowed AFC Uckfield to take advantage and move into fourth place after a 1-1 draw at Peacehaven & Telscombe. Cameron Wiltshire gave the Haven the lead just before the hour but an equaliser from Daniel Tear two minutes from time meant the points were shared.
A George Bingham goal set Pagham on their way to a 4-1 win over Steyning Town, Jared Rance completed a hat-trick in the final minute with Ryan Timms’ first half goal for the visitors proving to be a consolation strike.
They are joined on twenty points by Lancing who beat bottom side East Preston by the same scoreline. Chad Milner gave the visitors the lead early in the first half, Ebou Jallow and Ben Connolly put the home side in front at the break, but second half goals from George Mitchell-Phillips and Connolly again ensured the points stayed at Culver Road.
An early Philip Johnson goal gave Crawley Down Gatwick a narrow 1-0 win over Loxwood whilst Broadbridge Heath won by the same scoreline at Hassocks courtesy of a Mark Zydonik first half strike.
Langney Wanderers picked up their second win of the season after a superb 4-1 win over local rivals Eastbourne Utd. Paul Rogers gave Wanderers a half time lead which was extended by Gary Ingram ten minutes into the second half. George Landais pulled one back for the home side, but further goals from Ingram and Joe Summerbell moved the visitors to within three points of their hosts.
The pick of the games this weekend sees leaders Saltdean host third-place Eastbourne Town whilst sixth place Pagham head to second place Horley Town. At the bottom, East Preston are in much need of points as they host Crawley Down Gatwick and Horsham YMCA will look to build upon their point gained against the leaders as they welcome Lingfield to Gorings Mead.
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Under 23 News
Langney's Under 23's restarted their league campaign on Wednesday with a 1-1 draw against Saltdean United at The Oval. They now sit in sixth place after 6 games. Next up, they are back in Cup action as they travel to Worthing United U23's on the 17th December.
Huge thanks to our U23 sponsors this season,
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GK Dan Hutchins sponsored Home & Away by Just Log It (Premium Kiln Dried Logs)
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DF Callum Sherriff sponsored by
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DF David Smart sponsored by
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DF Jack McDonnell sponsored by
MD Joe Summerbell sponsored by
MD Ross Barclay sponsored by
MD Lewis Broughton sponsored by
MD Dean Stevens sponsored by
MD Ant Gill sponsored by
AT Liam Baitup sponsored by
AT Paul Rogers sponsored by
AT Trey Masikini sponsored by
AT Bailo Camara sponsored by
AT Gary Ingram sponsored by
AT Ali Rainford sponsored by
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CO Steve Harman sponsored by Just Cool It (Mobile Refrigeration Hire)
Teamsheets
Langney Wanderers FC
From; Kenneth Adunyah, Delight Akerejola, Liam Baitup, Ross Barclay, Tom Baxter, James Beeden, Trae Best-Taylor, Jake Botting, Lewis Broughton, Carl Brown, Harry Butler, Bailo Camara, Ric Campbell, Sonny Chambers, Tom Cherryman, Peter Cooper, Ellis Cormack, Adam Davidson, Paljinder Dhesi, Marc Di Lucia, Neill Di Lucia, Harry Ducatel, Jack Edge, Matthew Fear, Peter Featherstone, Charles Ferguson, Tyler French, Jordon Funnell, Antony Gill, William Gordon, Macaulay Gray, George Griffin, Connor Griffiths, Stephen Harman, Oliver Hathaway, Daniel Hutchins, Gary Ingram, Ian Kalu, Don Kenna, Shaun Lee, Trey Masikini, Jack Mcdonnell, Harvey Mehmet, Mohammad Mekawir, Chinonso Nwajagu, Johnny Phillips, Alexander Rainford, William Ridgway, Paul Rogers, Marcin Ruda, Connor Saunders, Shane Saunders, Sam Schaaf, Alieu Secka, Calum Sherriff, David Smart, Dean Stevens, Mackenzie Stiles, Joe Summerbell, Ryley Tate, Thomas Trenaman, Emmanuel Ubi, Jackson Wale, Ryan Welch, Ben Whiting
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Loxwood Town FC
From; Daniel Allen, Thomas Angus, Harry Bachelor, Abdul Bah, Josh Bradley, Charlie Broad, Luke Brodie, Tadley Bromage, Callum Court, Michael Delia, Elliot Dollner, Callum Dowdell, Matthew Dunningham, Robert East, Karim Elmellas, Damien Fortune, Jack Frankland, Tom Frankland, Clayton Garner, Mark Goldson, Jack Gunn, Joshua Hawkes, Ryan Herbert, Prince Ibeh, Columbus Ibel, Derrick Kaboggoza, Ryan Lemaitre, Jordan Letendrine, Juliano Madre, Thomas Medhurst, Jean Moutien, Joshua Neathey, Matt Penfold, Ned Pierre, Samuel Rabot, Mackie Ringrose, Robert Salaita, Luke Scott, Spencer Slaughter, Jack Smith, Samuel Smith, Anthony Sparks, Dan Stokes, Bobby Sweetland, Nathan Taylor, Fraser Trigwell, Aslam Ul-Haq, Tariq Vincent, Callum Warner, Jordan Warren, Dylan Weller, James Westlake, Lewis Westlake
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Next Game:
Pagham FC v Langney Wanderers
19/12/2020 KO 15:00 SCFL Premier
Next Home Game:
Langney Wanderers v Little Common
26/12/20 SCFL Premier 11:00 KO
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