Rebels starting their recovery
It will be of consolation to Rebels' capable keeper Rikki Banks that the only club below Worthing in the table, without a point at all, is his previous one '” Hendon. And for the more analytical of Woodside fans, a look at the top (see page 70) shows that Worthing's first four opponents in this apparently fraught start to their season are filling the first four places '” and not just thanks to goal difference.
Fifth are Hampton & Richmond Borough, who come to Woodside on Tuesday, after Rebels have gone on Saturday to ninth-placed Harrow Borough.
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Hide AdWorthing took the pitch on Bank Holiday Monday against big-spending Bromley as though already 6-0 down. "Damage Limitation" was the notice on the doors of a five-man back line, a four-man midfield and a solitary lookout up front who was Lee Newman, the Eastbourne Borough striker dual-signed in time for Saturday.
For full report, see this week's Worthing Herald.