TEAMS REVIEW- SOUTHWICK 1STS
CAPTAIN: Matt Vokes VICE CAPTAIN: John Glover
BIGGEST WIN: 12-2 (H) vs Crawley 2nds (8/11/14) Sussex Open Div 1
BIGGEST LOSS: 1-5 (A) vs East Grinstead 3rds (1/11/14) Sussex Open Div 1
HIGHEST DRAW: 3-3 (A) vs Eastbourne 2nds (13/12/14) Sussex Open Div 1

FULL RECORD

1STS	PL	W	D	L	F	A	GD	PTS
LGE	11	5	4	2	40	24	16	19
CUP	1	1	0	0	4	2	2	0
FRE	3	3	0	0	12	3	9	0
TOT	15	9	4	2	56	29	27	19
HOME	6	2	3	1	23	12	11	6
AWAY	9	6	2	1	33	17	16	13

FRIENDLES:
A 2-2 draw with Worthing Mens 1sts was a great way to start the season off, they also comfortably beat Horsham 4-1 at home and stuffed Reigate 6-0 on a late afternoon away trip
Worthing 1sts (Kent/Sussex Regional 1) (A) 2-2 (J.Kifford, M.Goatcher)
Horsham 3rds (Sussex Open Div 2) (H) 4-1 (J.Kifford (3), S.Richardson)
Reigate Abbotts (Surrey Open Div 1) (A) 6-0 (J.Glover (3), R.Nicholas (2), M.Goatcher)

TOP SCORERS: (12 goals)
J.Kifford (4), J.Glover (3), R.Nicholas (2), M.Goatcher (2), S.Richardson (1)

CUP (PLATE):
Hopes of retaining the plate are still alive having won the quarter final against St Francis, they now face South Saxons 1sts in the Semi final on 11th April
QF: St Francis (Sussex Open Div 1) (A) 4-2 (M.Ansell, A,McAlister, J.Bird, J.Kifford)
SF: South Saxons 1sts (Sussex Open Div 1) (H) 11th April

TOP SCORERS: (4 goals)
M.Ansell (1), A,McAlister (1), J.Bird (1), J.Kifford (1)

LEAGUE: (SUSSEX OPEN DIVISION 1) CURRENTLY 4TH
A full breakdown of the league is on the league review elsewhere on the site but they sit 4th with an outside chance of promotion having gone 6 games without defeat recently
Penguin 1st XI (H) 2-2 (J.Bird, J.Glover) – good opening day draw with Penguins
Lewes Men's 3s (A) 3-2 (A.McAlister, J.Glover, J.Bird) Excellent away win at Lewes
St. Francis Mens 1's (H) 1-3 (J.Glover) Disappointing result at home against Saints
Hailsham Mens 1's (A) 4-2 (M.Ansell (2), N.Slater, A.McAlister) Bad tempered game
East Grinstead Men's 3s (A) 1-5 (J.Bird) Push back time got moved leading to a weak side and loss
Crawley Men's 2s (H) 12-2 (J.Bird (4), A.McAlister (4), N.Slater (4)) Massive win!!
Brighton and Hove Men's 3s (A) 6-1 (J.Bird (3), N.Slater (2), M.Ansell) Great away victory
South Saxons Men's 1s (H) 2-2 (M.Ansell, J.Glover (pf)) Tight draw in bad tempered match
Middleton Mens 1's (A) 4-0 (S.Case (2), M.Ansell, J.Bird) Beat league newcomers with 4 2nd half goals
Crowborough Mens 1's (H) 2-2 (A.McAlister (2)) Great draw against league leaders Crowborough
Eastbourne Men's 2s (A) 3-3 (A.McAlister (2), M.Vokes) Macca hits late equaliser in 6 goal thriller

TOP SCORERS: (40 goals)
J.Bird (10)A.McAlister (10) N.Slater (8) M.Ansell (5) J.Glover (4) S.Case (2), M.Vokes (1)

SQUAD UPDATE
GOALKEEPERS & DEFENCE
Mainly unchanged from last season, 2013/14 player of the season Joe Davis has continued to impress between the sticks whilst more regular appearances from Grant Packham and Luke O’Connell have helped keep the backline secure. John Glover has pushed up in front of the back 3 nowadays and sweeps just in front. Brandon Folkes importance to the team and continual improvement highlighted by the time spent out suspended. Alex Mills deputises well as left back when needed. Tom Bird and Alex Coppleman have both moved between the 2nds and 1sts this season with Geek the more regular player currently.

HALFS (MIDFIELD)
Whilst skipper Matty Vokes is a constant in the middle with Gloves behind him, it’s notable that the team have stronger performances when the mercurial talents of Mark Ansell are added to the mix. Nick Slater and Ryan Nicholas are exciting attacking halves who always bring a threat with swift running and both are solid when tackling back. Paul Glover’s return this season has also been a welcome one as he can play right across the middle. Alex Mills can also patrol the left flank and break up opposition attacks when needed

FORWARDS
With the loss of James Kifford this season the 1sts said goodbye to a player who is always good for goals, however the emergence of Macca means he is not too badly missed. Anthony brings an extra dimension in attack and Jamie Bird (having a quiet season by his standards!) is always a useful targetman. Obviously Nick Slater and Ryan N can play further forward when required and in terms of other forwards Steve Case is pushing for a place in the 1s with some excellent performances for the 2nds this year. Mike Goatcher has slipped down the pecking order but is continuing to impress in the 2nds and is a good choice to call on when needed as he is now comfortable playing at the 1sts level.