‼️TRIAL DAY‼️ Fancy testing yourself at step 6/7? Want to join one of the most historic football clubs in the world, competing in both semi professional and amateur football. Our 1st and Reserve team are hosting a trial. Get in touch via email if interested! 💩💙

✅RESERVES MANAGEMENT✅ We are delighted to confirm our new Reserves management team for the 2026/27 season! Exciting times ahead at Priory, as we ramp up preparation for the new season 💪🏻 💩💙

Delighted to welcome @MattBowers1195 to our new look management team. He’s wasted no time in getting to work, with some great ideas to test out on the training ground & some decent playing contacts too 👀🤞 Great to have you on board Matt 🤝

👋WELCOME MATT👋 We are delighted to announce Matt Bowers to the First Team Management Team for the coming season 🔥 💩💙

✍️ Signings & Departures The retained list announcements have been coming thick and fast across the division. @HHTFC have confirmed three key figures staying at Hanbury Park — club captain @JackBarnes_8, the versatile @HarryShooman, and @Goldson_Mark, with the Heath calling it their third big retainment of the summer. @hassocksfc are keeping faith with Liam Benson — 71 goals in 232 appearances across five spells at the club — and Harvey Enticknap, who has now racked up 123 appearances in the blue and white of the Robins. @Bexhill_United have locked in goalkeeper Finn Holter and Young Player of the Year Theo Coombs, while Kyle Holden embarks on a remarkable 10th season as a Pirate, with a testimonial match pencilled in for September. @Lingfield_FC have made new club captain @LukeRchardson their first confirmed signing of the summer. @Infinity_f_c have wasted no time either, bringing in Zach Willett — a forward who reportedly scored 88 goals in 81 games at Step 5 before 43 goals in 40 appearances at Step 4 — while also retaining Josh Cooper and Tommy Tierney for a third consecutive season. @ReigatePrioryFC have said goodbye to long-serving captain Bish, who steps back from first-team duties, and Arun Field, who also departs ahead of 2026/27. Over at @afcwalcountians, a sad farewell to Dan Haines, who steps down after nine seasons at the club — seven of them as Assistant Manager — having been part of league titles, promotions and cup wins throughout his time with the Counts. 2/7

🏗️ Club News @ReigatePrioryFC delivered a landmark announcement this week, confirming they have secured the remaining £90k in grant funding needed to complete a full pitch renovation and install primary and secondary drainage systems at Netherne. @hassocksfc are also pressing ahead with a new kitchen extension at The Beacon. @OakwoodFC have announced a four-year teamwear partnership with Macron Sports Hub Hastings — a significant long-term commitment for the club's development. @HHTFC have opened their 2026/27 season ticket sales, and @Bexhill_United voted in Martin Johnson as their new Chairman at their AGM, with warm thanks extended to interim Chair Simon Dunne for steering the club through the whole of last season. 5/7

🆘FRIENDLIES NEEDED🆘 Our U23’s are looking for friendlies, please message us if interested. They played in Mid Sussex div 1 last season and should be again this season.

Here it is, the final of the three review shows put together by myself and the Sussex Statman @_ChrisPrior, this one concentrating on the @TheSCFL Division One and all done courtesy of the stat pack. Get your copy from sussexstatman@gmail.com. Happy listening and happy reading: footballwritingblog.substack…

@GodalmingTown @Billingshurstfc @Infinity_f_c @WorthingUtdFC @ReigatePrioryFC @ArundelOfficial @RingmerAFC @afcwalcountians @mileoak_fc @CopthorneFC @AfcUckfieldTown @Saltdeanfc @EPFC2020 @loxwoodfc1920 @SelseyFootballC @OakwoodFC @JARVISBROOKFC @DWFCAcademy

📋 Southern Combination @TheSCFL 👇 📋 Coaching Staff 📋 @TheDial — Seeking a regular Goalkeeping Coach to support the management team for their 2026/27 @TheSCFL and @FA Vase campaigns. DM team manager @sbrownie118 or email the club to enquire. 🔗 x.com/TheDial/status/2062391… 📋 @seafordtownfc — Recruiting a Manager and Coaching Team for the U18s ahead of the 2026/27 season. Looking for passionate and enthusiastic applicants ready to lead a competitive squad. Contact: secretary@seafordtownfc.com 🔗 x.com/seafordtownfc/status/2… 📋 @AFCVarndean — Seeking a motivated coach to join the backroom team at this Step 5 club. Role covers training sessions and match days. Qualifications preferred but not essential. Strong communication, tactical understanding and a professional attitude are key. DM the club on X or email: afcvarndean@gmail.com 🔗 x.com/AFCVarndean/status/206… 📋 @ReigatePrioryFC — Head coach @coach_dkwyatt is expanding his management team ahead of the new season. Looking for ambitious coaches wanting to work with a talented group. Get in touch with the club to discuss. 🔗 x.com/ReigatePrioryFC/status… --- 📋 Physios 📋 @OfficialCDGFC — The Anvils are looking for a dedicated Sports Therapist or Physio for the upcoming season. Role covers matchdays and training. Be at the heart of the club. @TheSCFL @TheSnlF 🔗 x.com/OfficialCDGFC/status/2…

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THANK YOU BISH! Unfortunately Bish will be stepping away from first team duties for the 2026/27 season! We couldn’t have asked for a better captain in recent years, but thankfully he will remain a part of the club in a reduced playing capacity, when possible 🫶🏻 💩💙

Wow what a journey! I really can’t emphasise enough how much this man has done behind the scenes during what has been a groundbreaking era for the club. Thank you for your support & helping to keep me grounded at times. His new club are very lucky to have him. #TheOracle

A huge part of Priory's progress over the past 7 years leaving the Poo and Blue. Well done, Arun!

THANK YOU ARUN! Sadly, we say goodbye to Arun Field as we move into the 2026/27 season. What a rollercoaster it has been, we will no doubt see Arun at games in the future 🙌🏻 💩💙

THANK YOU RICKY & BEN! Their record speaks for itself, but the impact they have had as a reserve team management is immeasurable. Couldn’t ask for more dedicated individuals, thankful they are staying involved in their own way in this historic club. 💩💙

💩💙 THANK YOU WALLER & BECKETT 💩💙 Both will be returning to playing in their respective Saturday/vets sides and enjoying more family time away from football!