Smith leads interesting life after pro’ football
By Warren LucyWith a degree in business, his own football academy and an autobiography on the way, Ben Smith isn’t your average footballer.Former Crawley Town midfielder Smith, is a multilinguist and...
View ArticleFrom the back pages, June 14: Barca in for £17m Torres
BARCELONA are ready to end Fernando Torres’ Chelsea nightmare. The Spanish champs are preparing an audacious £17million bid for the misfit striker — £33m LESS than the British record transfer fee...
View ArticleCrawley MP Henry Smith: European intrusion in domestic affairs
It would be a “political disaster” if the United Kingdom pulled out of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), according to the Court’s President, Judge Dean Spielmann.Indeed, Judge Spielmann went...
View ArticleCrawley council leader Bob Lanzer: Gatwick decision will have profound impact
In politics at every level, we are sometimes faced with quite serious dilemmas. It is sometimes the case of taking a decision which seems to be the least worst rather than the best. The budget that we...
View ArticleA touch of Italy for town centre
The owner of a new independent cafe and patisserie has put his faith in one of the quieter areas of Crawley town centre.Alex Rustani, 35, of Southgate opened La Rusta in Broad Walk in April after...
View ArticleSpacious victorian cottage
Hamptons International Horsham are marketing a detached family house in Brighton Road, Shermanbury.The property is a five/six bedroom detached house, originally a Victorian cottage and attached...
View ArticleA stylish rural family home
A detached renovated barn with stylish modern accommodation, exceptional leisure facilities and a state of the art detached office building is for sale.Situated in secure grounds in a private rural...
View ArticleLast call for 2014 Brighton Half Marathon
With public places to the Brighton Half Marathon approaching a sell out, the organisers have issued a last call to anyone wishing to enter the race on 16th February 2014 either as part of a corporate...
View ArticleChance for businesses to join the Great Sussex Bath Race
A dozen top Sussex businesses including British Airways, Bentley Motors and Virgin Atlantic have signed up teams to participate in the first annual Great Sussex Bath Race and organisers are making a...
View ArticleAndy Drury to sign for Crawley Town
Crawley Town will complete the signing of midfielder Andy Drury in the early part of next week, the Crawley Observer understands.The deal to bring the out of contract former Ipswich player back to the...
View ArticleSussex Cricket League round up: Important win for Roffey over Chichester...
Premier League: Roffey made a very welcome return to winning ways with a hard-fought victory over Chichester by 23 runs which saw them move out of the bottom two.Hosts Roffey were stuck into bat first...
View ArticleFrom the back pages, June 17: Murray wins third Queen’s title
ANDY MURRAY won the AEGON Championship at Queen’s club for the third time after a rain delay — then shed a tear as he dedicated the title to pal Ross Hutchins. (The Sun)For the most part it was a...
View ArticleReds to face Robins
Crawley Town have drawn League 2 club Cheltenham Town away in Round 1 of the Capital One Cup.The Robins reached the Play-offs last season having finished fifth in the league programme and were...
View ArticleCrawley Town wrap up Andy Drury signing
Reds have today made their first summer signing by luring midfielder Andy Drury back to the Broadfield on a permanent deal.The 29 year old midfielder - who spent a highly successful three-month loan...
View ArticleFrom the back pages, June 18: Poyet doesn’t have a case to answer!
Gus Poyet’s bitter row with Brighton has taken another twist after the League Manager’s Association blasted the club for its handling of what they call ‘unfounded charges’. (Daily Mail)Australia’s...
View ArticleDorrington topscores as Ifield dump local rivals Crawley out of T20 Cup
Ifield’s Sam Dorrington topscored to help his side to a superb nine-wicket victory against local rivals Crawley in the Sussex T20 Cup.Crawley won the toss and elected to bat first but made a poor start...
View ArticleResponsible Alderman takes the lead with unbeaten century in Bridges win
Sussex T20 Cup 1st RoundThree Bridges 164-3 beat Lindfield 121-9 by 43 runsThree Bridges skipper Danny Alderman promoted himself to open the batting and the gamble paid off as he went on to score 103...
View ArticleBury winger Worrall rejects Crawley Town move
Bury winger David Worrall has turned down a move to Crawley Town after deciding against a move down south, the Crawley Observer understands.According to a source close to the club a fee had been agreed...
View ArticleAmjad Khan currently ruled out through injury
Sussex have announced that Amjad Khan is facing a lay-off through injury following confirmation that he has fractured a bone in his wrist.The right-arm seamer has been recovering from a lengthy spell...
View ArticleFrom the back pages, June 19: FA decide not to renew England U-21s coach...
STUART PEARCE has paid the price for England’s early exit from the European U-21 Championships after being informed by the FA that they will not renew his contract. (The Express)The FA Cup final will...
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