Club news

RYMAN South club Eastbourne Town got more than a player when they signed Matt Crabb from Conference South neighbours Eastbourne Borough: they gained a sponsor as well.

RYMAN Premier club Carshalton Athletic scooped the 2012 FA South East Regional Charter Standard Community Club of the Year award at the fifth annual Surrey County FA presentation evening.

HOLDERS Bury Town (pictured) travel to Ryman North club Maldon & Tiptree in the second round of this season's League Cup. Beaten finalists East Thurrock make the short trip to Aveley.

LIKE the weather, the pre-season programme is hotting up and three Ryman League clubs were in action last night (Monday).

RYMAN Premier newcomers Bognor gave a spirited display before going down 2-0 to League Two Wimbledon in a friendly at Nyewood Lane on Saturday.

A HEADER by skipper Wes Parker earned Wealdstone a 1-1 draw with a full-strength Watford side in Saturday’s friendly at Grosvenor Vale.

WITH the pre-season programme getting into full swing, Ryman Premier club Lewes enjoyed two outings in less than 24 hours and could be pleased with the outcome.

GRAYS ATHLETIC play their first match at their new home, the former Ford Sports Club in Romford, tonight (Friday) when they entertain a West Ham United XI.

WELCOME to the new interactive Ryman League website which was launched on Friday.

PREMIER Division club Canvey Island have announced an official charity partner for the forthcoming season.

BRENTWOOD Town made a winning start to their pre-season campaign last night (Wednesday).

TELEVISION stars will be spending the coming weekend with Ryman South club Whitstable Town - and fans are invited to join them.