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Itโs with great sadness that we have to report the death yesterday of our goalkeeper coach Roger Lee. Are heartfelt and deepest sympathies goes to Val, Stephen and Cairon. Roger is pictured on left below.
HOLD THE BACK PAGE, HOLD THE FRONT PAGE! WE'VE DONE IT!!!
THE OLDEST SENIOR CLUB IN SUSSEX ARE YOUR NEW
@Thescfl
PLAYOFF WINNERS!!!
UP THE TOWN๐ก๐ต๐ก๐ต
Ollie Davies โฝ๏ธ
James Stone โฝ๏ธ
A JUDE MACDONALD MASTERCLASS ๐
17 league Games Unbeaten with 16 wins โ ๏ธ
Best defence in the league (32 GA) โ ๏ธ
+16pts improvement on last season (82) โ ๏ธ
Highest league finish for Town since 2016 โ ๏ธ
First Promotion since 2007 โ ๏ธ
Schools out! ๐
Pay ยฃ15 to follow a Premier League team on Sky & BT, or support your local football club at the Saffrons for ยฃ6... Support your local community, support Non-League (all ages welcome) ๐๐ป
A moment in our 143-year history we will cherish forever. ๐๐
Official Attendance: 1051
Thank you for getting behind the team and thank you to the large numbers of
@NewhavenFC
supporters who were exemplary. A great day for
@TheSCFL
and the playoff system.
What An Achievement, Adam Davidson ๐๐๐
An astonishing 475 appearances for Eastbourne Town Football Club.
Sadly, it ended early this afternoon with injury but that certainly doesn't overshadow your commitment over the years and your invaluable leadership this season.
The ๐
As part of our non league day celebrations
@Athletic_en
have also kindly donated us a flag which is flying proudly over the Saffrons this afternoon
Kick off in 40 mins !
#NonLeagueDay
Archibald is Back! โ๏ธ
We are delighted to announce the signing of prolific striker, Evan Archibald, from Bexhill United.
72 goals in 97 appearances for Bexhill United.
63 goals in 111 appearances for The Town โฝ๏ธ๐ฅ
Welcome back to The Saffs,
@evan_archi
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SIGNING ๐ The club are delighted to announce the signing of Trevor McCreadie. The experienced & prolific 26 year old striker joins having spent the past 4 seasons at Isthmian league side Haywardโs Heath Town. Welcome to Town Trevor! ๐๐
#goals
The club are pleased to report that following a CT scan Last night Zac Attwood was released from Hospital and is recovering at home. Zac was taken to Hospital by ambulance from the pitch having taken an accidental heavy blow to the head in the 11th minute of yesterdayโs league
The Stage Is Set ๐ก๐ต๐ค๐ด๐ก
We host
@NewhavenFC
in the
@TheSCFL
Premier Division Playoff Final for promotion on Sunday ๐
๐๏ธ Sunday 5th May 2024
๐ The Saffrons, BN21 1EA
๐ 3:00pm
๐ SCFL Premier Playoff Final
๐ ยฃ7 Adults | ยฃ4 Concessions | U16 FREE
๐บโ๏ธ๐OPEN
๐ Programme
SIGNED โ๐ผ The club are delighted to announce the signing of Jack Shonk from Bexhill United.
Shonk was the scorer of 28 Goals in 24 starts for United before lockdown prematurely ended the 2019/20 season.
Welcome to the Saffrons Jack ๐๐
Eastbourne Town are delighted to announce the signing of attacking midfielder, Max Hollobone. โ๏ธ
Max scored 16 goals last season for Peacehaven including the winning goal in the RUR Cup Final.
Welcome back to The Saffrons,
@maxhollobone52
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Squad update: The club are delighted to announce the signing of former Whitehawk, Bognor and Lewes Goalkeeper Chris Winterton. Welcome to the Saffrons Winnie.
#forzatown
The club are sorry to announce the passing of club President and former Chairman and Manager Roger Addems last night. We send are condolences to Rogers family.
We have a winner for the
@Athletic_en
retro shirt presented by former Town player Fletcher Holman who now is at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He made the bench against Coventry City last week.
A huge thankyou to everyone who entered the raffle!
#NonLeagueDay
TRANSFER NEWS: He is fast as โก๏ธโก๏ธโก๏ธ and he is Back ๐ .....the club are delighted to announce that Fans favourite Aaron Capon has returned to the club from Hastings United. Welcome Home Capes ๐๐
Congratulations, Fletcher Holman, who was voted Supporters Player Of The Season this afternoon. ๐๐
Well done,
@FletcherHolman9
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A brilliant campaign, scoring 17 goals in 40 appearances. A real breakout season for the forward. ๐ก๐ต
Cook Signs!โ๏ธ
We are delighted to announce the signing of AFC Uckfield Town Midfielder, George Cook, for the 2023/24 campaign. ๐ช
Welcome home,
@georgecook2002
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Squad News: The club are delighted to announce that skipper and last seasonโs Player of the year Simon Johnson has committed his future to the club ahead of the 2019/20 season
#forzatown
Squad News: The latest player to welcome back for the 2019/20 season is George Taggart. The club is and I am sure the supporters will also be excited that last seasonโs young player of the year will be back at the Saffrons
#leftfootwand
#forzatown
๐ฏ for
@winnie118
! Congratulations to Chris Winterton who made his 100th appearance for The Town on Saturday afternoon in our FA Vase 1st Round victory.
Completed in style like always with a clean sheet ๐ซถ Go Well Winnie!
#ForzaWinnie
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#Milestone
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Eastbourne Town are delighted to announce the signing of prolific forward, James Stone!
Six and a half years since he last appeared for The Town, followed by Pro football in ๐บ๐ธ for
@MichiganStarsFC
. Stoney is back! ๐
Welcome home,
@_jamesstone_
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear friend and committee member, Wayne Field.
Wayne touched the lives of so many with his wisdom, kindness, and resilience.
Surrounded by his loving family, Wayne passed away peacefully after a long illness. ๐
TEAM OF THE MONTH! ๐พ๐
We thought about it a fair amount last month and now our fine form sees us awarded
@TheSCFL
Premier Division's team of the month for September!
Six wins from six! Great effort ๐ก๐ต๐ก๐ต๐ก๐ต
#ForzaTown
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Before we get onto the player awards, an award for one of our most loyal supporters. Thank you to, Stephen Lee, who was awarded Supporter Of The Year.
The first supporter in the ground and the last one out. ๐๐
Presented by, Fletcher Holman.
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - We are very happy to announce the signing of Tyler Capon for the 2022/23 season.
Welcome Back,
@TylerCapon
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One Towny Capon! ๐ก๐ต
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with
@LaLiga
's
@Athletic_en
for
@nonleaguedayuk
this Saturday against
@ShorehamFC
.
We will be flying their flag at The Saffons, plus, all in attendance will get a chance to win a special prize donated by the Spanish giants. ๐
๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - We are very pleased to welcome Nathan Hover to the Saffrons for the 2022/23 season.
Welcome,
Nathan ๐
Another one to the ranks. Back at 7pm for Jude's fourth signing of the summer ๐ก๐ต
TRANSFER NEWS: โ๏ธ The Club are excited & delighted to confirm that the Hitman is back ๐ Dan Perry last night completed his transfer back to the the club. The club would like to thank AFC Uckfield for there help in getting this transfer pushed through ๐๐
#goals
#forzatown
The club are delighted to Announce Chris Rea as the clubโs new Under 23s development squad manager. Chris Scott and Craig Ottley make up this exciting management team.
It Has Arrived! ๐
Grab a raffle ticket on Saturday at The Saffrons to win this retro shirt sent directly from the team
@Athletic_en
for
@nonleaguedayuk
. ๐ค
Eskerrik asko, Athletic Club! A ze kamiseta polita!
#AthleticClub
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#UpTheTown
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๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - We are delighted to see the return of Frankie Chappell for the 2022/23 season.
Welcome Back,
Frankie ๐
We look forward to seeing him back in Town colours ๐ก๐ต
Lubanga Joins! โ๏ธ
We are thrilled to announce the signing of talented midfielder, Jamal Lubanga, on loan from
@hastingsufc
until the end of the season.
Welcome,
@jamal_lubanga
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Super Jack! ๐ฏ
Amongst all the chaos,
@murphy_jack96
reached 100 appearances in the playoff semi-final.
Quite the journey for Jack. Played Town under-23s whilst cutting his teeth in mens football for Sovereign Saints, left for United, now back at Town and a playoff winner! ๐ซถ
83 | He's only just come on but Stoney from far out loops his header into the far corner to send The Saffrons absolutely barmy!!! ๐คฏ๐คฏ
Town 2-0 Newhaven
Squad News: The club is pleased to announce that Aaron Capon will once again be terrorising opposition defences next season in the yellow and blue of Eastbourne Town ๐จ๐บ๐ฆ
#fastaslightning
#forzatown
๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ - We are delighted to announce the signing of Lloyd Cotton for the 2022/23 season.
Welcome to Town,
@LloydCottonTH
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We look forward to seeing him in action at the Saffrons ๐ก๐ต
BREAKING NEWS | We have just arrived for a committee meeting and Dave Pelling is still, we say again, still trying to retrieve the ball from Saturday's match vs
@Alfold_Fc
#ForzaDave
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#NonLeague
Semi-Final Date, Time and Location Locked In ๐
We host
@hassocksfc
in the
@TheSCFL
Premier Division Playoff Semi-Final ๐ฅ
*Please note season tickets are NOT valid for this game.
We are extremely saddened to hear about the passing of, Peter Cherry.
Everyone at Eastbourne Town Football Club sends their thoughts, love and condolences to his family.
Pete proudly managed our first team from 1996-2001 and was devoted to sport in Eastbourne.
RIP Pete๐๐
The club are delighted to confirm that Clive Connell and Lawrence Brand have both returned to the club as part of John Lambertโs revamped back room team.
Man Of The Match was awarded to, Chris Winterton ๐
You just knew
@winnie118
would have his say on the final result in a big game. Some brilliant saves today from Town's number 1.
Go Well, Winnie! ๐ก๐ต
Squad News: The Club is pleased to announce that the Hitman is back for the 2019/20 season. Last seasonโs prolific leading scorer Dan Perry will be back doing what he does best โฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธโฝ๏ธ
#danthehitmanperry
#forzatown
Squad News: ๐The club is pleased to announce the signing of Tyler Scrafton. Tyler Left the club 3 years ago for a short spell at Hastings United Before a prolific goal scoring season at Peacehaven last season. Tyler has netted 5 goals in our friendlies so far. Welcome back.
The Club are delighted to announce the new under 18 management team of the experienced Mark Simpson and Lee Walsh. Neither are strangers to the club, Simmo was prev the Clubs under 18 Ismithian lge manager and Lee is a former player and more recently the clubs under 15 Manager
Next up, Mens First Team Players Player and Managers Player was awarded to our number one, Chris Winterton!
A phenomenal season for Winnie, racking up 50, yes 50, appearances this season alone and surpassing 100 appearances for the club. Not to mention 21 clean sheets!
Squad News: ๐ The club is delighted to announce the signing of former Brighton, Lewes, Bognor and Haywards Heath midfielder Scott Chamberlain. Welcome to the Saffrons
#forzatown