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Monday 24/11/08

Appologies for the lack of updates recently, this has been down to internet connection problems which have now thankfully been rectified. On Saturday, the first team went down 4-0 away at Whitehawk, the reserves were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Eastbourne Town, and the thirds continued their excellent recent form with a 2-1 win away at Franklands Village.

This weekend, the first team travel to Lingfield, the reserves are at home to Hailsham Town and on Monday night the third team host Uckfield Town reserves at the Beacon

Wednesday 29/10/08

This seasons Sussex Senior Cup run ended following an entertaining 5-2 defeat against Bognor Regis Town in a game that went into extra time. Jamie Bucket and Anthony Hibbert were the goalscorers for the Robins.

On Saturday, the first team travel to Mile Oak in the RUR Cup, while the reserves are at home to Eastbourne Town in the reserve premier. The thirds are away at Lindfield.

On Saturday night, there is a halloween party being held in the clubhouse, with a prize for the best costume! The fun starts at 7pm, and the Twenty20 match between England and the Stanford Superstars will be shown, with the match beginning at 10.30pm

Tuesday 28/10/08

A busy weekend for the club saw all five teams in action. On Thursday night, the youths defeat Saltdean 5-1, Saturday saw the first team draw 0-0 with Selsey, while the reserves were 3-2 victors over Whitehawk and the thirds won by the same scoreline against Wisdom Sports. Last night the veterans went down 2-1 against Hurstpierpoint.

Tonight we welcome Bognor Regis Town of the Blue Square South to the Beacon in the Sussex Senior Cup, with a 7.45pm kick off

Wednesday 22/10/08

On Saturday, the first team defeated Midhurst & Easebourne 2-1 in the RUR Cup thanks to goals from Laurence Robinson and Anthony Hibbert. This was followed by a 3-0 defeat at home to Arundel last night. Selsey away is next up on Saturday, with a 3pm kick off. The reserves will be at home to Whitehawk, starting at 3pm at the Beacon, while the third team go to Wisdom Sports.

Tomorrow night, the youth team are at home to Saltdean, with a 7.30pm start

Wednesday 15/10/08

Following a detailed discussion between chairman Derek Hurley and joint manager John Suter, Hassocks Football Club and John Suter have parted company.

The Club has been concerned for some weeks at the lack of progress on the pitch, both in terms of team results and player performances. These concerns have been reflected too in comments from the Club management committee and members.

Whilst a number of experienced players joined the Club at the start of the season, the anticipated progression has not been forthcoming and as the League Table indicates, the Club is in a very poor position. Player morale was visibly dropping and the Club felt that a change needed to be made sooner rather than later. 

Despite 'sharing' management responsibilities with Mickey Jewell, John had taken the lead role and reluctantly the Club decided to sever the appointment. Rumours abound that John Suter has another appointment lined up, and that the players he brought to the club are likely to seek to rejoin him over the next few weeks. In the short-term, Dave John will take control of the Hassocks first team with Mickey Jewell acting as his assistant

Monday 13/10/08

The first team went down 3-1 against Pagham on Saturday, with Ant Hibbert getting the Robins goal. The reserves were knocked out of the Sussex Intermediate Cup against Cowfold with a 1-0 defeat, while the thirds went down 3-2 against Forest Row, with Nathan Miles and Phil Wickwar scoring. The youth team were eliminated from the County Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Rustington.

On Thursday night, Mile Oak youth visit the Beacon, with a 7.30pm kick off, so please come along and support the young Robins. 

Full details of the next stage of the development of the Beacon are also now available in the new Hassocks Community Football Club section of the website, available through the "hcfc" link at the top of the page

Monday 06/10/08

A Spencer Slaughter penalty was not enough to prevent the first team going down 3-1 against Three Bridges on Saturday. The reserves progressed to the next round of the Reserve Section Cup with a 5-1 win over Worthing United, while the the thirds defeated Hartfield 3-0. The youth teams fixture with St Francis Rangers was postponed, and the veterans began their season with a 3-2 victory over Pease Pottage Village

Wednesday 01/10/08

Goals from Jamie Hillwood and an Anthony Hibbert brace were enough to give the first team a 3-0 victory over East Grinstead Town last night.

This Saturday they travel to Three Bridges in the league with a 3pm start, while the reserves are at home to Worthing United in the Reserve Section Cup. The third team look to maintain their spot at the top of the Mid Sussex League away at Uckfield Town Reserves.

Tuesday 30/09/08

The first team are in action tonight, with East Grinstead Town visiting the Beacon for a 7.45pm kick off in the league.

Bognor Regis Town will be the visitors in the next round of the Sussex Senior Cup thanks to Saturday's 5-0 win over Bexhill United, with Matt Russell, Simon Bristow, Jamie Hillwood, Spencer Slaughter and Ant Hibbert on target. The reserves triumphed 5-2 over Shoreham, while the thirds defeated Willingdon Athletic 3-1. The youth team went down 2-0 against Rottingdean Village on Sunday.

Wednesday 24/09/08

Firstly, an apology for the lack of activity recently on this site. This has been due to connection issues, which have now been rectified

Last night saw the first team go down 2-1 away from home at Ringmer, with James Laing on target. Tonight, the youth team continue their FA Cup adventure away at Epson & Ewell

Tuesday 09/09/08

Goals from Laurence Robinson and Matt Russell gave the first team a 2-2 draw tonight at home to Lingfield. This Saturday, the first team travel to Rustington in the first round of the John O'Hara League Cup, while on Friday night the reserves travel to Arundel.

Monday 08/09/08

Saturday saw the first team team progress to the next round of the FA Vase thanks to a 4-3 extra time victory over Three Bridges, with goals from Matt Amos, Ant Hibbert and a brace from Matt Russell. The third team opened their season with a 2-2 draw away at Balcombe, with Jamie Bucket and Phil Johnson on target, and the youth team defeated Peacehaven & Telscombe 2-0, thanks to Sam Barnes and an own goal. Friday nights scheduled reserve team fixture was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch

Tomorrow night Lingfield visit the Beacon in Division One, with a 7.45pm start

Monday 01/09/08

The first team were held to a 0-0 draw away at Eastbourne United Association on Saturday, while on Friday night the reserve team were 4-0 winners at Hailsham, with goals coming from Dan Jacques, Wayne Davey, Michael Enyon and Richard Thomas

This Saturday, the first team are at home to Three Bridges in the FA Vase, with a 3pm start at the Beacon. The third team also get their season underway with a trip to Balcombe, while the reserves travel to Eastbourne Town on Friday night. On Sunday, the youth team begin their league campaign with the visit of Peacehaven & Telscombe, with kick off at 11am at the Beacon

Both of Englands world cup qualifying fixtures on Saturday and next Wednesday will also be shown live in the club house, so please get along and put some money behind the bar!

Monday 25/08/08

On Saturday the first team went down 2-1 away at Chichester City United, with James Laing getting the Robins goal. The reserve team opened their league campaign with a defeat, going down 3-2 away at Selsey

Tomorrow night, the first team travel to Redhill, with a 7.45pm kick off

Tuesday 19/08/08

Saturday saw the first team crash out of the FA Cup at the first hurdle with a 1-0 defeat against Shoreham at Culver Road, Lancing. This Saturday, they travel to Oaklands to face Chichester City United in the league, with a 3pm kick off

The reserves also begin their season this Saturday away at Selsey, with a 3pm kick off at the High Street Ground

Friday 15/08/08

Tomorrows FA Cup tie with Shoreham will now take place at Culver Road, Lancing with a 3pm kick off

Thursday 14/08/08

Saturdays FA Cup tie against Shoreham will NOT be held at The Beacon due to problems with the newly laid pitch. The extra rainfall we have been experiencing has caused the sand slits (tram lines) in the pitch to drop, meaning they require extra filling in. The club is asking for as many people as possible to come to The Beacon on Saturday morning between 9.30am and midday to help fill in the slits

Meanwhile, arrangements are currently being made over the possibility of switching the game to Shoreham FC. Once a decision has been taken, an announcement will be made via this website, so please check back for further information

Wednesday 13/08/08

Last night saw the first team draw 1-1 away at Hailsham Town, with Anthony Hibbert netting a superb strike to secure a well deserved point. On Saturday, Shoreham are the visitors to The Beacon in the FA Cup, with the winners going onto face Kingstonian in he next round. Kick off is at 3pm

Monday 11/08/08

The first team opened the new season and the management reign of Mickey Jewell and John Suter with a 2-1 victory away at East Preston, with goals coming from Anthony Hibbert and Spencer Slaughter. On Tuesday night, they visit Hailsham Town, with a 7.45pm kick off at The Beaconsfield

The first teams cup draws for this season are also available, and are as follows:

Tuesday 05/08/08

After a tough pre-season, the real competition begins this Saturday as the first team get their league season underway at East Preston, with a 3pm kick off at Roundstone Rec. The reserve and third team fixtures have also been released, and are now available on each of the teams pages