Burgess Hill Town Youth marched into the Final of the Sussex County Cup for the second successive season beating Shoreham Youth 3-1 away at Shorehams County ground.

On paper it would have been Burgess Hill who went into the game slight favourites. With Burgess Hill top of the Ryman Youth League South Division and Shoreham unbeaten and top of the County Youth League it was always going to be a very close game.

It was Burgess Hill who should have taken an early lead when Hill striker Max Miller broke into the six yard box, he seemed sure to score but edged his shot just wide of the goal. On 30 minutes Shoreham had a chance to take the lead but Andy Edwards in the Hill goal came off his line well to save low at the feet of the Shoreham striker.

It was Burgess Hill who took the lead on 40 minutes when Shoreham's keeper failed to deal with a cross the ball was volleyed goalbound by Hill's Max Miller and his shot hit the crossbar before coming back down and going in off a Shoreham player.

Shoreham came close to the equaliser on 62 minutes when their striker pushed the ball past Edwards in the Hill goal only to see Fenton hook the ball off the line for Hill.

The Hillians increased the lead on 75 minutes when the hard working Max Miller broke down the right and crossed for Kit Tregear to shoot. Tregear's effort was well saved but the ball came back to Hill's Seb Saunders to slam the ball home and make it 2-0 the Burgess Hill.

The goal of the game came from Hill's Harley Button on 80 minutes he took up the ball in his own half and outpaced the Shoreham defence before playing a neat one two with team mate Seb Saunders and finishing in style to make it 3-0 and put the game beyond Shoreham.

Shoreham scored late on but it was to be Burgess Hill who go into the Sussex County Cup final for the second year running.

picture: Hills Max Miller and Shoreham's Dan Mathews fight for possesion.

25 Jan 2012

BURGESS HILL TOWN YOUTH

4 - 0

HASTINGS YOUTH

The young Hillians top the Ryman Youth South table after a comfortable and yet hard fought win against Hastings Youth.

Hill ran out four goal winners and yet for long periods the game could have gone either way.

At half time the game remained goaless partly due to some magnificent goalkeeping from the Hastings keeper who had a fine night dispite the scoreline.

Early in the second half Hill took the lead through Seb Saunders who latched onto a cross from the left. Seb turned neatly in the six yard box and finished in style. With the game 70 minutes old and finely balance Hill's Luke Donaldson put the game beyond Hastings scoring two goals in the space of two minutes to make it 3-0.

The lively and hard working Max Miller completed the 4-0 scoreline with a somewhat fortunate goal crossing high from the right, the height of the ball decieved the Hastings keeper and dropped just inside the left hand post.

Hill Youth now go into Sundays County cup semi final against Shoreham (shoreham county ground 11.00am ko) in what is likely to be a very entertaining match. With the first team away on the Saturday it would be great to see as much Black and Yellow around Shorehams ground to lift the boys on the way to what could be a an unpresidented County Cup double.

An exciting couple of weeks await the Burgess Hill Youth team With Sundays County Cup match Followed by a trip to Whitehawk on the 1st feb and then at home to Lewes on the 6th of Feb.

A week that is likely to have a significant impact on the youth teams season .........YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY WELCOME

Youth survive an early scare coming back from 2 goals down within ten minutes to win 5-3 at home to Horsham Y.M.C.A.

On a rain lashed pitch at Leylands Park the young Hillians fought back from being two goals down within the ten minutes to win 5-3 against Horsham Y.M.C.A.

Goals from Stevie Cummins , Tom Bold and a hatrick from Man of The Match Josh Fawsett sealed a hard fought and well deserved victory.

The young Hillians marched into the semi final of the Sussex u18 County cup beating Lewes Youth 3-1 away at the Dripping pan.

Manager Ashley Carr was happy that he had a strong side available to challenge what was on paper the strongest opponents left in the competition.. Conditions were not the best the pitch was frosty in places and slippery underfoot.

The game started evenly both sides finding their feet early on . It was Hill that took an early lead on 6mins when an Oliver Lockyer free kick was swung in from the left , the ball was headed back across goal for Hills Pat Soan to score from close range.

Lewes then began to raise their game and for the rest of the half had more of the play . Tom Betts in the Hill goal was by far the busier of the two keepers.

In the second half the game was more even but in the 65min Hill extended the lead with a goal from Seb Saunders . Saunders broke clear of the Lewes defence and coolly slotted past the onrushing keeper to make it 2-0.

The lead was to last just two Minutes Lewes were straight back in the match scoring a carbon copy of Hills second. Hill Keeper Betts was unable two stop the Lewes striker who finished in style to make it 2-1.
This game could have gone either way and both keepers made fine saves to keep their teams in the match.

On 70 mins Hill striker Max Miller sealed the victory with a trade mark goal . His blistering pace took him away from the Lewes defence and round the keeper to make it 3-1 and send the young Hill into the semi final where they will meet Shoreham youth away at the Manor ground on 29th January.
ManagerAshley Carr was up beat about the result he commented Beating a team of that quality away from home was very pleasing , the performance was not the best but its the result that keeps us in the competition and just two games from retaining the u18 County Cup which would be the most amazing achievement.

LUCAS FETTES LEAGUE CUP .... 2nd Round

21 Nov 2011

WELLING YOUTH

0 - 4

BURGESS HILL TOWN YOUTH

Burgess Hill powered into the 3rd round of the Ryman League Cup by beating their Conference South Academy rivals 4 - 0.

Goals came from Luke Donaldson on 44 minutes and a Jack Agate hat-trick on 38, 70 and 80 minutes.

Full report to follow

14 Nov 2011

LEWES YOUTH

1 - 4

BURGESS HILL TOWN YOUTH

Taken from the Lewes website

Lewes Under 18s lost for the first time at the Dripping Pan this season, going down 1-4 to a strong Burgess Hill side.

A Layton Schaaf strike put the Rooks ahead for a first half lead, but the visitors worked their way back into the game, drawing level just after half time and going on to score another three before the final whistle. With Wednesday night's Ryman League Cup game in mind, the Rooks were missing Bayan Fenwick, Solly March and Max Howell and their absence was certainly a factor in the result as Lewes struggled to wrestle control from the visitors after the break.

Lewes drop to fourth place after this result, having been leapfrogged by Hastings United who beat Eastbourne United, and the Hillians, with Worthing remaining a point above the Rooks.

7 Nov 2011

BURGESS HILL TOWN YOUTH

4 - 2

EASTBOURNE TOWN YOUTH

Even the rain coming down slowly but consistently and the arctic cold temperatures, a good crowd still came out to support the Hillians. With Oli Lockyer back from trial at Leyton Orient and Kit Tregear back from trial at Sunderland, this looked like an opportunity for a good win.

Half way through the first half Eastbourne Town took the lead. This boosted their confidence but not their performance as Kit Tregear equalised on 35 minutes. With the score now level, the tempo picked up and both sides went on the attack. The Hillians came out the victors of this battle of stamina as seven minutes later Brandon Willis secured The Hillians a second goal. With just 3 minutes until the half time whistle, The Hillians pushed on to try and get a third goal. They came extremely close several times. However close doesn't count. Goals are the ones every team wants.

The half time whistle was blown and both teams headed back to the changing rooms.
When the second half begun, both teams were desperate for the next goal to be theirs. Hill held the posession well but after a small mistake 15 minutes in, Eastbourne clinched the equsliser they had so desperately needed. On the 72nd minute Harley Button was replaced by Alex Strange. It was a naturally fast game and 100% effort was given by each and every playerin a yellow and black shirt. This became evident when The Hillians took the lead again on 76 minutes with a confident, effortless goal from Luke Donaldson. Hill were still piling on the pressure and pushing for that fourth goal. They came close on the 84th minute when the woodwork was rattled. However two minutes later the luck did go Hill's way and Eastbourne Town scored a clumsy own goal. This brought the score up to 4-2 to the home side.

Eastbourne started to attack and very nearly got a goal back in the closing stages of the game. On 88 minutes Luke Donaldson and Tom Bold came off for Jack Agate and Stevie Cummins to have a crack at squeezing one more goal out of this determined Eastbourne Town side. With Eastbourne still playing in attack mode, there was a great sigh of relief when the final whistle blew.
Another set of warm welcomed 3 points for The Hillians as they clinch their third league win of the season. A well earnt victory and great performance from The Youth of Burgess Hill Town F.C.

BHTFC : 1.Andy Edwards, 2. George Fenton, 3. Omar Bukleb, 4. Kit Tregear, 5. Tom Stillwell (c), 6. Pat Soan, 7. Harley Button, 8. Tom Bold, 9. Luke Donaldson, 10. Oli Lockyer, 11. Brandon Willis, 12. Alex Strange, 14. Jack Agate, 15. Stevie Cummins, 16. Alfie Maynard, 17. Tom Betts

Eastbourne Town : Connor Byrne, Nathan Guy, Matt Mulhern, Sam Weston, Josh Brunt, James Ticehurst, Max Hollobone, Dexter Coleman, Josh Stonell, Lewis Mcfarlane, Shane Fox, Jack Sprawson, Greg Devlin, Craig Haffenden

17 Oct 2011

BURGESS HILL TOWN YOUTH

9 - 1

HORSHAM YOUTH

The young Hillians found themselves a goal down in just 1 minute when Hills Brandon Willis allowed the ball to slip under his foot just inside his own half . The Horsham striker pounced and finished well giving his side an early lead.

Hill then began to get into gear and Jack Agate levelled on 18 minutes finishing off after good work from Luke Donaldson down the left flank.

On 27 minites Kit Tregear put Hill in front after Stevie Cummings beat his man and crossed low for Tregear to tap in from close range to make it 2-1.

Tom Bold made it 3-1 on 40 minutes scoring from the spot. On 50 minutes Luke Donaldson scored latching on to a through ball from Hill's Josh Fawssett to make it 4-1. Donaldson scored again on 52 minutes finishing well from a Tregear cross 5-1.

On 63 minutes Luke Donaldson rounded off a fine spell of play and completed his hatrick to make it 6-1.
On 65 miutes Hill manager Ashley Carr gave a debut to Harley Button. Button slotted into left midfield and made an instant impact. His quick feet and control saw him go past several Horsham players before unleashing an unstoppable shot only for the referee to overule due to alledged infringement.

Button then had a hand in Hill's 7th goal, he beat his man and crossed for Josh Fawssett to finish from close range.

Button then got the goal he deserved, he broke into the box and slotted home to make it 8-1. Hill had time for one more goal and it went to Harley Button who scored his second on 90 minutes with a great shot from the edge of the box capping a fine debut and overal display from Hill's young hopefulls.

It's not often the young Hillians let a two goal advantage slip but that's exactly what happened against Horsham Y.M.C.A.

Luke Donaldson opened the scoring on 30 minutes, latching on to a through ball to finish in style.

Donaldson was involved in Hill's second on 37 minutes when he beat his man and crossed for Seb Saunders to finish from close range.

Hill came out for the second half seemingly in control of the game but Horsham had other ideas and never gave up.

They gave themselves a lifeline on 60 minutes when Tom Betts in the Hill goal made a fine save only to see the ball fall straight to a Horsham player who made no mistake making to make 2-1.

Horsham then had the bit between their teeth scoring twice more in quick sucsession to take the lead and make the score 3-2.

Hill saved the day and salvaged a point on 80 minutes when Kit Tregear flicked on a corner and Luke Donaldson nodded home from close range to make the final score 3-3.

SUSSEX FA COUNTY CUP U18 2nd Round

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FA YOUTH CUP 1ST QUALIFIYING ROUND

The young Hillians cruised to there third sucssesive win beating Horsham Y.M.C.A 7-0 at Leylands Park.
Ashley Carrs young hopfulls were at full strength for this seasons assault on the F.A Youth Cup and they produced a fine display of passing football.

Kit Tregear and Oliver Lockyer were drafted in from first team duty and the strength was appartent from the start.

Hills striker Josh Fawssett opened the scoring on 10 mins with a fine finish . Seb Saunders scored the second on 12mins with a superb strike to give Hill control of the game . Oliver lockyer 29mins and striker Max Miller 43 mins made it 4-0 at the break.

The second half was no differant from the first .The young Hillians passed the ball effectively throughout and Betts in the Hill goal was rarely troubled.

Goals from Luke Donaldson 53mins and Seb Saunders who scored on 54mins with a stunning strike to make it 6-0 . Max Miller scored his second to seal the 7-0 victory on 83mins.

Burgess Hill Town : Betts , Willis, Emmery , Tregear , Stillwell , Soan, Fawssett , Saunders, Miller , Lockyer , Donaldson , . subs Strange(donaldson 80) , Fenton , Maynard , Bukleb , Agate(Saunders 85)

SUSSEX FA COUNTY CUP U18 - 1st Round

Burgess Hill Town Youth began their defence of the County cup beating Bexhill town 3-0 at Leylands park.

The young Hillians dictated the game throughout and the the scoreline should have been far greater.
Hills goals were scored by Alex Strange (2) and a bullet header from captain Tom Stillwell.

Burgess Hill Town : Edwards , Willis, Bukleb , Saunders , Stillwell (c), Soan , Cummins , Agate , Fawssett , Strange , Donaldson , Subs : Maynard (bukleb 65) Fenton Roberts (fawssett65).

The season kicked of with the young Hillians fielding no less than five debutants.
The game was played in the manner that both first team managers would have appreciated. The ball was passed effectively throughout as both teams were encouraged to play the passing game.
It was Burgess Hill who took the lead on 48mins when Hills Brandon Willis carried the ball forward before passing to striker Max Miller. Miller outpaced his marker before pulling the ball back from the touch line for Willis to finish in style.
Hill increased the lead when debutant Luke Donaldson hit an unstoppable shot from all of 30yds that soared into the Bognor net leaving the keeper with no chance.
The young Hillians sealed victory when another debutant Seb Saunders took a pass inside the six yard box . Saunders turned and shot in style to seal the victory and give the youth team thier first 3pts of the campaign.

Burgess Hill Town : Betts , Fenton , Soan, Willis , Stillwell (capt) , Bukleb , Donaldson , Saunders , Fawssett, Miller , Railand , Subs . Chaston (railand 52) Chapman (fawssett 70) Emmery (soan 80)

Manager :

Ashley Carr

Kit Tregear

Pat Soan

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