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This club is nothing without its supporters. 🫶
1038 at the Hill yesterday, an average of 825 this season, rising from 501 last year. 📈
Thank you for your incredible backing all season long. 👏
💚🖤 #COYH
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BURGESS HILL TOWN ARE SO BACK ITS UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!
WE ARE GOING UP, SAY WE ARE GOING UP!!!!!!!
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Your Instant Replay
Burgess Hill Town Football Club are devastated to announce the passing of our Club President Peter Miles, a truly wonderful football man.
The gentlest of giants who touched the lives of so many at our football club, and across Sussex.
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Burgess Hill Town are thrilled to announce that forward Damien Theodore has signed for League 2 Gillingham FC bhtfc.co.uk/2025/02/theodore…
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Burgess Hill Town Football Club are into the last 64 of the FA Youth Cup. ⭐️
Credit to Colchester United for playing their part on a tough pitch, infront of partisan Hill support. 👏
443 of you braved the cold and 100%, got all the boys over the line. 🫶
History Makers. 🐐
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𝙒𝙀𝙇𝘾𝙊𝙈𝙀 𝙏𝙊 𝘽𝙐𝙍𝙂𝙀𝙎𝙎 𝙃𝙄𝙇𝙇, 𝘿𝙀𝘼𝙉 𝘾𝙊𝙓! 🙌
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Dean Cox as our new first team manager.
Welcome back to Paradise, Coxy… 🫶
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are absolutely delighted to announce the signing of former Brighton & Hove Albion and Luton Town stalwart, Glen Rea.
Glen joins the Hill from Worthing and is signed in time to be included in tomorrow’s matchday squad.
Welcome, Glen! 🤝
💚🖤 #COYH
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The club are delighted to announce the appointment of Jay Lovett as First Team Manager.
Read all about @jlovetto’ appointment on our website. ⬇️
💚🖤 #COYH
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83’ The game has not restarted. The Chatham Gk scored. We restarted. There was an incident. The Chatham Gk got sent off. Then proceeded to lie on the pitch in protest.
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TAKE ME ON A TRIP, I WANNA GO SOME DAY……
CANVEY ISLAND, CARSHALTON AND BILLERICAY……
I REALLY WANT TO, BE IN THE PREMIER WITH YOU…..
HILLIANS GOING ALL THE WAY….
WITH LOVETT AND JAY!!!!!!!!!
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WE ARE STAYING UP, SAY WE ARE STAYING UP! 💚🖤💚🖤💚🖤 #COYH
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The FA Youth Cup 4th round draw has been made….
The winners of @MersthamFC1892 U18s vs Burgess Hill U18s, will travel to Leicester City or Chelsea in the next round….
🤯
💚🖤 #COYH
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Jay Lovett and Gary Mansell, only the 2nd managers to ever take us to Step 3.
They told us joint managers don’t work.
They told Jay to not come back.
They told Gary to stick to the U18s.
We told them to the trust the process, and believe.
Isthmian Premier 🔜
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We are absolutely delighted to announce the arrival of @DorkingWDRS legend and Goalkeeper, Slav Huk! 🧤
Slav left the Wanderers in the summer after an incredible rise with them from County League to National League and we are excited to bring him to the Hill! 🤝
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are thrilled to announce that we have been given the green light to install a new 3G pitch effective immediately.
Councillors met this afternoon and voted unanimously in favour of the project.
Our 3G pitch work begins on Tuesday May 27th.
💚🖤 #COYH
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𝑺𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 👑
We can confirm that Pat Harding will be leaving the club at the end of the season after an incredible 11 years.
The greatest we’ve ever had.
Thank you for everything, @SportsMassageB.
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𝑳𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒕𝒕 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒔! ✍️
We are delighted to announce that First Team Manager, Jay Lovett has signed a new contract with the club. 🤝
💚🖤 #COYH
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A fitting send off for a club legend. 👏
464 appearances. 131 goals.
One Pat Harding.
@SportsMassageB, it’s been a pleasure! ❤️
💚🖤 #COYH
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FT: 0-0. THE HILL HAVE SECURED SAFETY ON THE FINAL DAY. ABSOLUTE. BEDLAM. HILLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!
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We are delighted to announce the return of forward, Rob O’Toole to Leylands Park ahead of the 2023/24 season. 😍
‘Chief’ was part of Ian Chapman’s 14/15 title winning squad and rejoins the club from @HawksFCOfficial where he won promotion last year. 🤴
💚🖤 #COYH
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FT: 2-0. MASSIVE WIN! A Chris Whelpdale double sees us to a comfortable win against the team who left the AI signings at home.
COME ON YOU HILL.
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#NoChildGoesHungry
🆓 school lunches will be available between 12-2pm on Friday 30th October at the @HilliansBar.
The club echoes the work of @MarcusRashford to help tackle child poverty across the country.
💚🖤 #FreeSchoolMeals
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90’ G O A L! I. DO NOT. BELIEVE. MY. EYES. LEWIS FINNEY HAS NICKED THE MOST INCREDIBLE WINNER YOUVE EVER SEEN! THIS TEAM. NEVER QUITS!
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We are delighted to announce that 2014/15 title winning captain Darren Budd, is returning 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 to Leylands Park for 23/24.
The instrumental midfielder joins from Worthing, where he has played a major part in their recent success since joining them in 2017.
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are delighted to announce that veteran defender Joe Shelley has committed to the Hill for 2023/24!
‘Biff’ brings with him a CV full of promotion successes, including winning the @IsthmianLeague South East play offs with Horsham and with Whitehawk just last season!
💚🖤 #COYH
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Burgess Hill Town FC are delighted to announce the appointment of Gary Mansell as the new First Team Manager!
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SONNI NEALGROVE. BUILD. THE. STATUE. 🐐
OUR U18S HAVE BEATEN MAIDENHEAD UNITED ON PENALTIES THANKS TO 3 PENALTY SAVES FROM SONNI NEALGROVE. 🐐 🐐 🐐
HILL GOALS FROM KOBY FARRELL AND DAMIEN THEODORE.
BURGESS HILL U18S WILL HOST COLCHESTER UNITED U18S.
HILLLLLLL
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We want to make it known publicly how classy @ThreeBridgesFC were after our battle on Easter Monday. 👏
Changing rooms left absolutely spotless, the best they have looked post match all season and that’s after losing late on in a local derby. It goes a long way. 🤝
💚🖤 #COYH
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FT: 2-3. This football club. We come to the league leaders and put in a brilliant performance. Absolutely. Outstanding!
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We are delighted to confirm that club captain Lewis Taylor has agreed terms to remain at the club next season. 🤝
The skipper has been a crucial part in Jay Lovett’s midfield and has quickly become a fans favourite around the More Than Tyres Stadium! 👊
💚🖤 #COYH
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@SoccerAM @NonLgeChallenge Non-League goal of the weekend by @GuyBolton7?
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🤝| DONE DEAL...
We are delighted to announce the signing of Ryan Palmer.
Ryan can play as a forward or in midfield and is an exciting addition to Simon Wormull’s squad.
Welcome, @strictlypalms.
#RP7
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A truly monumental effort from every Yellow yesterday but our MOTM on the night went to Gillingham U18s captain Logan Dobbs. 🤝
Just 18 years old, playing his first year in men’s football…. And he’s got us promoted back to Step 3. 👏
💚🖤 #COYH
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The Club are pleased to announce that Under 18’s manager Gary Mansell has been promoted to First Team Assistant Manager under Dean Cox. 🤝
Congratulations and throughly deserved, @gaz_1978! 🙌
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are delighted to announce the return of striker Dan ‘Hitman’ Perry to the club! 🤝
Dan is fondly remembered for scoring in our most famous wins at Sutton United and Aldershot in 2014/15, as well as winning the title that year. 😍
Welcome home, @Dannn_Perry! 🏠
💚🖤 #COYH
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𝗛𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯/𝟮𝟰!
We are delighted to announce that Dan Perry will be staying a Hillian for the 23/24 @IsthmianLeague campaign.
Perry was the league’s top goalscorer last season with 21 and scored 30 goals in all competitions.
💚🖤 #COYH
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🤝| DONE DEAL!
The club is delighted to announce the signing of Ben Pope. The young centre forward joins the Hillians, having spent the previous four seasons at Worthing - scoring eleven goals last campaign.
Welcome, @ben_pope97!
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are delighted to announce that Jay Lovett has returned to the Hill as Recruitment Director in a newly created role. 🚨
As the infrastructure at the club continues to progress, this appointment is seen as crucial to the clubs progression. 👊
💚🖤 #COYH
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𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 𝑷𝒆𝒍𝒆́
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Yesterday marked Pat Harding’s four hundred and fiftieth appearance for the club, a quite incredible landmark.
👑 @SportsMassageB
💚🖤 #COYH
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🔁| We would like to thank Ryan for his efforts this season.
All the best, @strictlypalms. 👊
💚🖤 #COYH
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Burgess Hill Town Football Club’s planning application for a new 3G pitch is now currently in with Mid Sussex District Council and we need your support!
💚🖤 #COYH
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𝑻𝒂𝒚𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒔! ✍️
We are delighted to announce the signing of central midfielder, Lewis Taylor.
Lewis joins the club from Horsham - having also previously had spells at AFC Wimbledon, Bromley, Kingstonian and Dorking Wanderers.
Welcome, @lewis23232!
💚🖤 #COYH
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The Club is delighted to announce that we have agreed terms to take Olly Allen on loan from National League side @DorkingWDRS.
The talented young midfielder will be available for our pre-season and will be part of our squad for the 2022/23 @IsthmianLeague season.
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are nothing without our supporters.
Non-League football is nothing without supporters.
All we are asking is for fans to safely be allowed to support their local clubs again.
#LetFansIn
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🤝| DONE DEAL!
Jay Lovett has secured the signature of central defender, Nathan Cooper.
Nathan joins the club from Haywards Heath Town, and brings experience to a young Hillians squad.
Welcome, Nathan!
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are excited to announce our fourth Summer Signing, midfield maestro Ryan Worrall! ✌️
Ryan, a title winner with Hastings in 21/22, spent 4 successful years at the Pilot Field but joins the Hill from Whitehawk where he spent 23/24 playing. 👊
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are delighted to announce that Jay Lovett has agreed to return to the Hill as joint manager alongside Gary Mansell for the 2024/25 season! 🤝
Jay, Gary, and all the 24/25 management staff spoke to HilliansTV today to speak on the news.
💚🖤 #COYH
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FT: 3-2. Honestly, the game finished ages ago. We forgot. We won. 2-1 down in the 90th. Won 3-2. Happy. New. Year.
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FT: 0-1. THE BURGESS BOYS ARE BACK IN THE ISTHMIAN PREMIER!
Chris Whelpdale screamer sees us to a HUGE opening day 3 points.
COME ON YOU HILLLLLLLLL!
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We are delighted to announce the double signing of Taylor Seymour and Marcel Powell.
Seymour needs no introduction, having already made 30 Hill appearances before he departed us for Crawley Town whilst Marcel Powell joins us after shining throughout pre season.
💚🖤 #COYH
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BREAKING: Ian Chapman is delighted to announce the signing of centre back Gary Elphick, full story to follow....
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Hey, @FootyScran 👋
🍟 Bacon & Cheese Loaded Chips (£4.50)
🌭 Cumberland Sausage Hot Dog (£4.50)
🍔 6oz Bacon Cheeseburger (£6)
💚🖤 #COYH
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Hitman Dan Perry was presented with the South East Golden Boot Award at the annual @IsthmianLeague awards yesterday evening. 🏆
A fitting end to a tremendous campaign for one of our own. Here’s to even more goals in 23/24. ❤️
💚🖤 #COYH
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Full credit to Lewis Taylor, Dean Sammut and the playing squad. Under monumental pressure, the Hillians survive. You, the fans, deserved so much better this season. We will be better. Thank you for sticking with us. Enjoy your evenings! 🍻
💚🖤 #COYH
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🔒| @SportsMassageB.
Super Pat is set to make it 1️⃣0️⃣ successive seasons and counting!
💚🖤 #COYH
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Yesterday saw the unveiling of our newly named terrace stand.
A sign of gratitude towards our Director and Club Legend, Ashley Carr. 👏
‘The Ashley Carr Terrace’
A massive thank you to @dockerills for the sign-writing. 🖋
💚🖤 #COYH
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To the 300+ who turned Kent into a sea of Green and Black (and Yellow) and did not stop singing for a second…..
That win was as much because of you as it was those on the pitch. Truly phenomenal away support.
It was as true yesterday as today…. All Hill Aren’t We!
💚🖤 #COYH
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FT: 7-2. Wow! What a return to league action! 4 from Mfula and 3 for Miller ensues it’s a winning start for the Hillians!
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We are delighted to announce that Ben Pope will be available tonight after his red card on Tuesday.
This is after a successful appeal to the FA, we thank them for their swift decision.
FEED. THE. POPE.
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Burgess Hill Town FC are deeply saddened to share the news that former Secretary, Groundsman and all round Club person Roger Puttick has sadly passed away. Thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
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𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧 𝗟𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗧! 🖊️
We are delighted to announce the arrival of Matt Longhurst as our new first team manager. 🤝
Matt will take charge of our trip to @hythetownfc in the @IsthmianLeague tomorrow evening. 👊
💚🖤 #COYH
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🤝| DONE DEAL...
Jay Lovett has secured the services of young defender, Harry Pollard.
Harry joins the Hillians from South Park after spending much of his early career at Charlton Athletic and Eastbourne Borough.
Welcome, @harrypollard6.
💚🖤 #COYH
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𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡!
We are delighted to announce our 2nd new arrival for 23/24, forward Reece Hallard, who joins from neighbours Lancing.
Reece bagged 9 league goals for the Yellows last season and won the club’s Supporters Player Of The Season.
💚🖤 #COYH
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A massive congratulations to Max Miller and his partner Ali on the birth of their daughter on Tuesday night! 👶🏼
I think that’s as good a reason as any to miss the Mid Sussex Derby, don’t you! 🥰
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are absolutely delighted to confirm that one of our own, Dan ‘Hitman’ Perry, has agreed to extend his stay for 2024/25. 😍
Dan is a fans favourite in RH15, he has made 155 appearances for the club and has notched 65 goals thus far in the Green and Black. 👑
💚🖤 #COYH
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What better way to cap off Bank Holiday Monday than by posting pictures of our new management team! 📸
Preparation for 23/24 is well underway and it wasn’t just the staff who were present in Paradise today..🤝
Player announcements begin tomorrow with a 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠….👀
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are delighted to announce the signing of former Peterborough and Gillingham midfielder, Chris Whelpdale.
Chris joins us from Whitehawk, having spent 23/24 at Lewes, where he scored 11 goals in the Isthmian Premier.
Chris is available for selection this afternoon.
💚🖤 #COYH
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Trey Masikini was presented with the MOTM award after our victory over @SevenoaksTownFC yesterday afternoon.
This match was sponsored by the Weatherill family, in memory of Fred Weatherill who sadly passed away earlier this year.
💚🖤 #COYH
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*BREAKING*
Our U18s have been drawn at home to @StevenageFC in the 1st round proper of the FA Youth Cup. 🏆
Tie to be played before the 4th of November.
Only the 4th time in our history we have made it this far, let’s get a huge crowd in to back the youth! ⭐️
💚🖤 #COYH
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The club is delighted to announce the signing of Connor Tighe (@connor_tighe). The ‘Fans Favourite’ rejoins the Hillians on a permanent basis, following a hugely influential loan spell last season.
HE’S BACK! 😍
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19 years old. ✅
Came through our U18s. ✅
@IsthmianLeague debut. ✅
3 points. ✅
One of our own. ✅
Joe Southam. ❤️
💚🖤 #COYH
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𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙏𝙤 𝙃𝙞𝙡𝙡!
We are delighted to announce that central defender Marcus Allen has agreed to join the club from Lancing.
Marcus scooped Lancing’s Managers Player, Players Player and Young Player of the season and reunites with Coxy.
💚🖤 #COYH
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FT: 1-2. YYYYOOOOOUUUUUUUUU HHHHHHHHHHIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!
YOU AWAY DAY YELLOWS! Goals from Vorster and Whelpdale sees us make it 2/2 and win in Cray Valley.
GET IN THERE!!!!! 😍
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Burgess Hill Town Football Club can announce that David Corney and Vicky Gaffney have today completed their planned takeover of the football club.
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are delighted to announce the return of goalkeeper James Shaw to the Hill for the 23/24 season.
Shaw grew up in Burgess Hill and came through our youth set up before returning to the club in 2017, with his last Hillians appearance coming in 2018.
💚🖤 #COYH
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🤝| DONE DEAL!
We are delighted to announce our first signing of the summer, Josh Spinks.
The dominant centre half joins from Haywards Heath Town and was a top target for Jay Lovett.
Welcome, @joshspinks.
💚🖤 #COYH
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BABY CHIEF! 🎊
The eagle eyed amongst you would have noticed that our Chief was not in the squad yesterday… 👀
All at Burgess Hill Town FC would like to congratulate Rob O’Toole and his partner Joanne on the birth of their baby boy Leo, who was born yesterday. ❤️
💚🖤 #COYH
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The club can confirm that Taylor Seymour has signed for @crawleytown.
We would like to thank Taylor for his time at the club and wish him all the very best for the future. 🤝
Good luck, @Taylor_Seymour1! 🧤
💚🖤 #COYH
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The club are pleased to announce that Martyn Box has agreed terms to remain with the Hillians for the 2022/2023 campaign. 🤝
The 20 year old fans favourite will undoubtedly play a big part next season. 👊
💚🖤 #COYH
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Today’s kick off has been delayed until 3:15pm with the referee stuck on a train.
Non league. You can’t beat it.
💚🖤 #COYH
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We are delighted to announce the return of midfielder Curtis Gayler who rejoins the club after a successful 4 years at @ThreeBridgesFC.🤝
Curtis came through our U18s set up, before making his name at Bridges, scoring 18 @IsthmianLeague goals in the past 2 seasons.⭐️
💚🖤 #COYH
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Dan Perry has 14 goals in his last 14 games and 8 in his last 6. 🤯
ONE. OF. OUR. OWN. ✊
💚🖤 #COYH
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Our thoughts are with Captain, Will Miles, who was rushed to Guildford Hospital after dislocating his knee tonight. Speedy recovery Skip! 🙏
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𝑫𝒖𝒐 𝑺𝒊𝒈𝒏!
We are pleased to announce the signings of Conrad Honore and Tom Chalaye.
Conrad joins the club from @LancingFC and Tom returns following a short spell at the More Than Tyres Stadium last season.
Welcome Conrad and @Tom_Chalaye. 👋
💚🖤 #COYH
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A tremendous crowd at the More Than Tyres Stadium this afternoon for our @IsthmianLeague Sussex derby against @HHTFC.
Thank you all for your incredible support! 🥁
💚🖤 #COYH
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Jay Lovett and winning on penalties…. Sounds familiar to me!
Congratulations to Cardinal Newman College, managed by Jay Lovett, who have just won the ESFA Arnold Clark Super League Final on penalties at Stoke City FC.
10 Hillian U18s in the winning Newman team! 👏
💚🖤 #COYH
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🎂 A MASSIVE HAPPY 91st BIRTHDAY TO THE LEGEND MR JOHN BUCK 🤩
💚🖤 #COYH
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🤝| DONE DEAL!
Jay Lovett has secured the services of young defender, Max Blencowe.
Max represented @SchoolsFootball at U18 level and joins the club from Lancing.
Welcome, @maxblencowe2.
💚🖤 #COYH
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