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2008 Archive
Make a date with Gary Stevens this week
Sunday 29 March 2009Former Albion defender guests at LFC Sports Dinner.…
Kettering match called off
Sunday 28 December 2008This afternoon's match against Kettering has been postponed due to a frozen pitch.…
Lewes beaten by Boro on Boxing Day
Friday 26 December 2008A controversial penalty was all that separated Eastbourne Borough and Lewes at Priory Lane this afternoon.…
Merry Christmas!
Wednesday 24 December 2008Lewes Football Club would like to take this opportunity to wish all our supporters, volunteers, sponsors, players, officials, management, and their families, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.…
Fixture news
Tuesday 23 December 2008The Sussex Senior Cup quarter final against Horsham has been arranged for Tuesday 13th January, kick off 7.45pm.…
U18's through to the County Cup Quarters
Sunday 21 December 2008Lewes U18's moved into the quarter finals of the County Cup with a resounding 7-2 victory over East Preston this afternoon.…
No pre-Christmas Cheer for Lewes
Saturday 20 December 2008Lewes went down 2-0 this afternoon at the Dripping Pan at the hands of fellow strugglers Woking.…
Woking match team news
Friday 19 December 2008Lewes will be without Sam Gargan again tomorrow due to illness, as the Rooks attempt to stretch their unbeaten run to three games.…
Santa Shoot-out on Saturday
Friday 19 December 2008Lewes FC are pleased to announce that there will be a Santa Penalty Shoot Out at half time during this Saturday's game against Woking Town.…
National recognition for the Lewes Community Scheme
Tuesday 16 December 2008The work of Lewes FC's Community and Education Scheme has been nationally recognised by Kick It Out.…
Hinshelwood returns to the Albion
Tuesday 16 December 2008On-loan defender Adam Hinshelwood has been recalled by Brighton and Hove Albion.…
Cup draw news
Monday 15 December 2008Lewes have been drawn at home in the FA Trophy second round to Havant & Waterlooville.…
Lewes Ladies reach round four
Sunday 14 December 2008In a dramatic afternoon at the Dripping Pan, Lewes Ladies made the fourth round of the FA Cup overcoming a spirited challenge from Chesham United.…
Ladies on the Cup trail tomorrow
Saturday 13 December 2008Lewes Ladies continue their pursuit of FA Cup glory tomorrow at the Dripping Pan.…
Lewes beat the weather and Team Bath
Saturday 13 December 2008Lewes got their FA Trophy campaign off to a good start this afternoon with a 2-1 win at Team Bath.…
Saturday team news
Friday 12 December 2008Lewes travel to Bath tomorrow for a tricky FA Trophy tie against Team Bath.…
Your Club Needs You
Friday 12 December 2008The Community Club needs Community Help. Your Club Needs You…
Clubs show interest in Lewes youngsters
Friday 12 December 2008David Wheeler and Ryan Storrie have been invited to trial for Championship side Southampton in the New Year.…
Sussex Senior Cup Quarter Finals
Friday 12 December 2008The draw has been made for the Sussex Senior Cup quarter finals.…
Lewes enjoy their first win on the road
Wednesday 10 December 2008A 2-1 win at Salisbury City secured the Rooks first away win of the season on Tuesday night.
Chamal Fenelon set Lewes on their way just after the half hour, and on-form loanee Joe Tabiri doubled the lead with a strike 2 minutes before half time…
Keehan rues lack of options up front
Tuesday 9 December 2008Lewes face a striker crisis as they take on Salisbury this evening.…
Young Rooks beaten but unbowed
Monday 8 December 2008Lewes U18's tremendous run in the FA Youth Cup ended this evening in round three at the hands of Premier League Hull City.…
Lewes Ladies make history
Sunday 7 December 2008Lewes Ladies team are in the third round of the Women's FA Cup sponsored by E-On for the first time in the club's history.…
Lee & Jason walk for the Rooks
Sunday 7 December 2008Lewes supporters Lee Cobb and Jason Foulkes completed their 22 mile sponsored walk this afternoon to raise money for Lewes FC.…
Lewes woes continue against Stevenage
Saturday 6 December 2008Lewes lost 2-0 this afternoon at home to Stevenage despite an improved performance.…
Fans walk to raise money for the Rooks
Friday 5 December 2008Lewes fans are raising money for Lewes FC this weekend by doing a sponsored walk.…
Saturday Squad news
Friday 5 December 2008On-loan Sam Gargan has been passed fit for tomorrow's visit by Stevenage Borough and will feature up front in place of Scott Taylor who left last week…
Ladies change of venue
Thursday 4 December 2008Lewes Ladies FA Cup tie against Bedford Town will now be played away at Bedford on Sunday, instead of the Dripping Pan, kick off 1pm.…
Manager & Sponsor aim to secure Lewes lifeline
Tuesday 2 December 2008Lewes manager Kevin Keehan and Mark Henderson, the owner of club sponsor Magic Man, are both working on schemes that aim to secure the future of Lewes Football Club.…
Ladies beaten by the weather
Sunday 30 November 2008Lewes Ladies' rearranged FA Cup tie against Bedford Town on Sunday has had to be postponed once again due to persistent rain.…
Staines the attraction for Taylor
Friday 28 November 2008Leading scorer Scott Taylor has left Lewes and joined Staines Town.…
Lewes in action in the Senior Cup
Tuesday 25 November 2008Lewes travel to Selsey for their Senior Cup tie this evening.
Manager Kevin Keehan is expected to give first team debuts to a number of the Under 18 squad who have made an encouraging start to the season…
Ladies in FA Cup action this Sunday
Monday 24 November 2008Lewes Ladies play a re-arranged FA Cup 2nd round tie this Sunday 30th November against Bedford Town.…
Lewes aim to avoid early Bath in the Trophy
Monday 24 November 2008Lewes have been drawn away to Team Bath in the First Round of the Carlsberg FA Trophy.…
Date set for Tigers' FA Youth Cup visit
Sunday 23 November 2008Lewes U18's are in action against Premiership Hull City U18 side in the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup on Monday 8 December.…
Rooks claim vital win over Grays
Saturday 22 November 2008
Lewes secured a vital win over relegation rivals Grays Athletic today at the Dripping Pan…
FREE PROGRAMME THIS WEEK
Friday 21 November 2008Due to problems with the print this week, we are unable to provide a printed match day programme. So the club are letting you download the programme for this weeks game for FREE!
Click here to download the PDF of the Lewes v Grays Athletic programme…
Lewes U18 set up FA Cup date with Hull
Wednesday 19 November 2008Lewes U18 progressed to the 3rd round of the FA Youth Cup at the Dripping Pan this evening, following a fine 3-0 win over Croydon Athletic.…
Gulls pose a stiff test for the Rooks
Monday 17 November 2008Lewes go into tomorrow night's match against Torquay United having narrowly lost to Burton Albion on Saturday.…
Lewes lose to league leaders
Saturday 15 November 2008Lewes lost 1-0 this afternoon to league leaders Burton Albion at the Dripping Pan, which means that the Rooks are still rooted to the bottom.…
Sunday's U18 match postponed
Saturday 15 November 2008Sunday's U18 County Cup match against East Preston has been postponed.…
Lewes FC encouraged by interest
Friday 14 November 2008Lewes FC is encouraged by the interest shown from a number of different parties who have approached the club since the release of the club statement last week. At this time discussions are ongoing with all the interested parties but no announcement is expected in the near future. The club will make further announcements as and when any progress has been made. …
Players declared fit for the visit of league leaders
Friday 14 November 2008Lewes manager Kevin Keehan has had some good news ahead of tomorrow’s visit of BS Premier leaders Burton Albion. Danny Cullip, Anthony Barness, Scott Taylor and Michael Standing have all declared themselves fit to face the Brewers at the Dripping Pan, although Brighton loan signing Adam Hinshelwood is still struggling to shake off a hamstring strain and is unlikely to feature
Steve Elliot faces a fitness test before he can play and Ollie Rowlands is back from suspension although Stefan Cox and loan signing Joe Tabiri from Barnet are both missing through suspension…
Ladies march into the FA Cup 2nd round
Monday 10 November 2008Lewes Ladies made light work of the FA Cup 1st round with an emphatic 9-0 win over Tower Hamlets at the Dripping Pan on Sunday.…
Season Tickets on Sale
Friday 7 November 2008Season tickets will be on sale during next weeks home game against Burton Albion.
Tickets can be purchased from Sue Ridley inside the ground…
LFC Club Statement
Wednesday 5 November 2008The Board of Lewes Football Club met on Monday night to discuss the current financial position along with the budgets to the end of the season.
Although prudent budgets were set for the season there have been a number of circumstances that have affected the club that have led the club to review the current position and consider the best way forward for the club…
Under 18's through to Round Two
Monday 3 November 2008Lewes Under 18's made history this evening at the Dripping Pan by progressing through to the second round of the FA Youth Cup for the first time.…
Defeat in Wales for Lewes
Saturday 1 November 2008Having suffered a similar fate to Lewes in the FA Cup in midweek, Wrexham bounced back at the expense of Lewes on Saturday in the Blue Square Premier, with a 2-0 win over the Rooks at the Racecourse Ground.…
U18's in action in the FA Youth Cup
Friday 31 October 2008Lewes U18s are in action at the Dripping Pan on Monday in the first round of the FA Youth Cup against Histon.…
Keehan busy in the loan market
Thursday 30 October 2008Lewes manager Kevin Keehan has acted swiftly to bolster his team before the Rooks' difficult trip to Wrexham on Saturday.…
Lewes FC - Club statement
Wednesday 29 October 2008Lewes FC has called an emergency board meeting.…
Rooks dumped out of the FA Cup
Tuesday 28 October 2008Lewes were humiliated at the Dripping Pan on Tuesday night, losing 3-1 to Leiston in the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.…
FA Cup Replay v Leiston - ticket prices
Monday 27 October 2008Lewes FC are cutting ticket prices for tonight's night's FA Cup replay.
Entry for the 4th Qualifying Round Replay against Leiston FC are as follows:…
Lewes in FA Cup action on Tuesday
Sunday 26 October 2008Lewes face a replay against Ridgeons Eastern Counties League side Leiston on Tuesday at the Dripping Pan, kick off 7.45.
Despite missing an early penalty, Lewes took a first half lead at Leiston's Victory Lane on Saturday through Stefan Cox, but minutes after the break, a looping cross from Danny Cunningham sneaked over Lewes keeper Rikki Banks, hitting the inside of the post and bouncing off the keeper for Leiston's equaliser…
Club Statement - Sussex Senior Cup
Thursday 23 October 2008Following an incident at last night’s Sussex Senior Cup game against Wick, involving a Lewes FC player; the club are undertaking a full investigation into events.
The Club have called for the player’s statement and other witness statements. Until all the facts have been fully investigated the club feel they have no alternative but to suspend the player, Chamal Fenelon…
Successful night for Lewes
Wednesday 22 October 2008Lewes enjoyed a successful night on Wednesday, progressing in two cup competitions.
For the third year running, the Youth side reached the first round of the FA Youth Cup with a 4-2 win away to Ebbsfleet. In front of a good crowd, Lewes took an early two goal lead through Tim Rivers and David Wheeler.…
Supporters Ground Grading Initiative Scheme
Tuesday 21 October 2008“Through your efforts, supporters can raise £150,000 for the Football Club”
Lewes FC have launched a supporters initiative to help the club attain their A ground grading…
Lewes add to Tottenham's woes
Sunday 19 October 2008Whilst Spurs were struggling at the Britannia Stadium this afternoon, Tottenham's Ladies team were being comprehensively beaten by a strong Lewes Ladies side at the Dripping Pan.…
Lewes not amused by Victoria
Saturday 18 October 2008Lewes lost at home to bottom placed Northwich Victoria on Saturday, and promptly found themselves replacing them at the foot of the BS Premier.…
One game. One Community
Thursday 16 October 2008This week sees the annual Kick It Out campaign's week of action, which this year is under the banner of One Game. One Community.…
Lewes face away trip to Leiston in FA Cup
Monday 13 October 2008Lewes have been drawn away to Ridgeons Eastern Counties Premier Division side Leiston in the 4th Qualifying Round of the FA Cup.…
Setanta Cup Entry £10
Monday 13 October 2008The club have reduced all entrance fees for tonights Setanta Cup game against Bognor Regis Town.
Senior Citizens, Students and 14-16 yrs will be £6.00, and Under 14’s at £2.00. Kick off is 7.45pm…
Lewes hold on at the Dripping Pan
Saturday 11 October 2008Lewes won their second home match in succession at the Dripping Pan this afternoon, with a 3-2 defeat of Forest Green Rovers.…
Keehan awaits injury news, but Compton could debut
Friday 10 October 2008Lewes Manager Kevin Keehan is waiting on the fitness of some of his players before he can name a side for tomorrow's match against Forest Green Rovers.
Joe Keehan is hoping to be fit despite suffering a calf strain, whilst fellow midfielder Michael Standing is only a 50/50 hope in spite of intensive treatment on the groin injury sustained during last Saturday's goal-less draw at Grays…
Three players leave the Rooks
Thursday 9 October 2008Three players have left Lewes in the past few days.…
Lewes fail to learn their lesson at Cambridge
Wednesday 8 October 2008Lewes conceded their sixth goal of the season in the last ten minutes of a game at the Trade Recuitment Stadium last night, suffering stoppage time heartbreak at the hands of high-flying Cambridge United.…
Statement from the LFC Board about Ground Grading Requirements
Monday 6 October 2008Eight years ago, the Board of Directors of Lewes Football Club embarked upon a planned development of the Dripping Pan carried out in three principal phases; the construction of the Philcox Stand; the Rookery South Stand; and the work to the Eastern Ham Lane end.
These works were phased to meet grant criteria set out by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund, the level at which the first team were then playing at, and the source of the very significant funds required to complete the projects…
Lewes sign Albion winger on loan
Monday 6 October 2008Lewes manager Kevin Keehan has added a new face to his squad, that of Brighton & Hove Albion winger Jack Compton.…
Lewes held at Grays
Saturday 4 October 2008Lewes stretched their unbeaten run to three games on Saturday, with a goal-less draw at fellow strugglers Grays Athletic.…
Lewes Ladies in action at the Pan on Sunday
Friday 3 October 2008
Lewes Ladies continue their great start to the season on Sunday, when they entertain second-placed Welwyn Garden City at the Pan…
Lewes snatch first BS Premier win
Saturday 27 September 2008Lewes Manager Kevin Keehan said he felt "ecstatic" after he saw his side claim their first win of the season, at home to Oxford United.
Despite going behind to Joe Burnell's 62nd minute header, the Rooks didn't let their heads go down and two goals in the last eleven minutes, an equaliser from Michael Standing and Sam Gargan's 88th minute winner, secured Lewes a well-earned victory. Report…
Rooks Swoop for Aswad
Friday 26 September 2008Charlton youngster Aswad Thomas has joined the Rooks on loan for a month on Friday.
Lewes FC today announce the signing of Aswad Thomas from Charlton Athletic. Aswad is a left sided defender and is on a months loan from Charlton. He goes straight into the team for tomorrows game against Oxford in place of the suspended Danny Cullip…
Cullip appointed as Player/Coach
Friday 26 September 2008Lewes FC are pleased to announce the appointment of Danny Cullip as Player/Coach.
Danny will be using his extensive experience in helping Kevin Keehan on all coaching matters…
Club Statement
Tuesday 23 September 2008Following a scheduled Meeting on Monday evening, the Board of Directors met with Kevin Keehan on Tuesday to discuss the season so far.
It was agreed by all parties that results have been disappointing and that some changes will be required to improve the team’s poor form. As a result, Kevin Keehan is looking to strengthen the playing squad in key areas and equally, the Board of Directors are looking to raise more funds via commercial activity…
Sam Gargan joins The Rooks on loan.
Tuesday 23 September 2008Lewes Manager Kevin Keehan has fixed up a month's loan deal with Brighton and Hove Albion for School of Excellence graduate Sam Gargan.
Sam started the season on a month's loan with Havant, but Keehan was eager to snap him up for the Rooks when his deal ended…
Lewes lose at Altrincham
Sunday 21 September 2008Lewes' poor start to their first BS Premier season continued on Saturday away to Altrincham when an 87th minute Greg Young goal condemned the Rooks to their seventh league defeat. Read the match report here…
Rooks caged by Lions
Thursday 18 September 2008Lewes Reserves lost 5-1 to Millwall Reserves on Wednesday night at the Dripping Pan.…
Rooks cut by Diamonds
Friday 12 September 2008The Rook's debut in front of the Setanta Sports cameras ended in disappointment after an encouraging first half display against Rushden & Diamonds.
Daryl Clare scored on his first start for the DIamonds, with Chris Hope and a brace from ex Albion star Leon Knight rounding off a torrid evening at the Pan. Full match report.…
Lights Camera Action!
Thursday 11 September 2008Lewes FC are proud to welcome Setanta Sports to the Dripping Pan for tonight's historic match against Rushden and Diamonds.
This is the first time that TV cameras have broadcast live from the Pan and the first time a Lewes match has been shown live. Setanta staff have been busy since yesterday morning setting up the equipment, and we expect over 40 of them to be busy by the time the match kicks off tonight at 7.45pm…
Rooks sign Kerry Mayo on loan
Tuesday 9 September 2008Lewes FC have this afternoon signed Kerry Mayo on a month’s loan from Brighton & Hove Albion.
He will go straight into the squad for Thursday's match against Rushden & DIamonds which is to be shown live on Setanta Sports…
Lewes injury woes set to continue
Sunday 7 September 2008With the live televised game just around the corner, Lewes manager Kevin Keehan looks set to be without some key players for the visit of Rushden on Thursday.
Keehan said "Danny Cullip is desperate to play, but I’d rather know that he’s 110% ok than risk him. I’d prefer to give him the ten days [rest until the Altrincham match] and lose him for the one game against Rushden than six or seven."…
Lewes sign new striker
Saturday 6 September 2008Keehan said,"He's quick and tenacious and has played at Championship level
"He is not frightened to work and put people under pressure, so he will bring a lot to the team."…
Lewes set to be coached by former Brighton favourite
Saturday 6 September 2008Lewes manager Kevin Keehan has confirmed that former Brighton defender Ian Chapman has been offered the opportunity to take some coaching sessions while he awaits for another job to come up
Chapman left his post as Reserve Team manager with the Albion in May after Dean Wilkins was replaced as first team manager…
Gareth Barry plays golf with The Rooks
Saturday 6 September 2008England international Gareth Barry will be joining Lewes FC for their annual golf day at Mannings Heath Golf Club on October 1st
There will be an 18 hole competition followed by a three course dinner…
Fenelon set for Tonbridge
Saturday 6 September 2008Lewes manager Kevin Keehan has confirmed that striker Chamal Fenleon, scorer of The Rooks first goal in the Blue Square Premier, has joined Kent side Tonbridge Angels on a month's loan
Fenelon was unhappy about being left on the bench in the match against Woking and told Keehan that he wanted to play regularly…