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Heartbreak hotel at the Liberty

Heartbreak hotel at the Liberty

Feb. 1 | There are few more disappointing things in life than conceding an injury time equaliser – well perhaps an injury time winner.  As a Lewes fan I have been used to seeing both this season, but Abi Davies hasn’t had the privilage…until...

Welsh Cup woe for Afan Lido

Welsh Cup woe for Afan Lido

Jan. 30 | Mark Pitman reports from Afan Lido as Airbus UK Broughton progress into the quarter-finals of the Welsh Cup in a dramatic cup tie. New Airbus UK Broughton manager Andy Preece maintained his perfect record since taking charge of the Wingmakers with this...

Millers put to the grind stone

Millers put to the grind stone

Jan. 30 | After a weekend in Spain, Brian Parish returned to his favourite spot at Victoria Road for the clash with Rotherham United. Just when we thought that we may be turning a corner and hoped that we would start to get ourselves out of the mess that we found...

No Dr Feelgood factor for Lewes

No Dr Feelgood factor for Lewes

Jan. 28 | “”You have to have the rain before you can have the rainbow” In just 24 hours I would be walking along Santa Monica Pier in SoCal as us surfers know it, the sunshine on my face and the sand between my toes.  You can’t beat a bit...

QPR spend wisely to boost survival chances

QPR spend wisely to boost survival chances

Jan. 27 | Mark Hughes has moved quickly to improve QPR’s chances of achieving survival in this season’s Premier League by securing Nedum Onuoha from former club Manchester City on a four-year deal. The versatile defender is exactly the sort of player...

The club v country row takes a new twist with Team GB

The club v country row takes a new twist with Team GB

Jan. 27 | Thomas Rooney takes another look at the conflicting loyalties issue that bus many a player. The age old club versus country row has taken a back seat of late. No managers have complained of the bum deal the club receive as their prize assets swan off...

Last minute .com again

Last minute .com again

Jan. 26 | After the cup exploits last week against AFC Sudbury, it was back to earth with a very big bang, complete with a “Kiss Me Quick Hat” on Saturday as five second half goals sunk the Rooks at Margate.  The journey back from a day out at the...

Devon knows why we can’t win away

Devon knows why we can’t win away

Jan. 25 | After his exploits in Barcelona it was back to the grind of nPower League Two last night for Brian Parish as Dagenham & Redbridge made the long trip down to Devon. If a week is reckoned to be a long time in politics, then two and a half weeks supporting...

It’s not all about the Camp Nou

It’s not all about the Camp Nou

Jan. 25 | Brian Parish abandons the Daggers for one weekend and heads off to the delights of Barcelona. About twice a season, Dagenham Dan and I eschew the delights of Dagenham, and board a flight to the Iberian Peninsula to take in a game or three over the course...

Winning away is overrated anyway

Winning away is overrated anyway

Jan. 22 | After last week’s memorable win over Arsenal, Abi Davies hopped on the Swan Express and headed north to Wearside to visit the ever improving Sunderland team. Swansea City went into Saturday’s game at The Stadium Of Light undefeated in their...