Former Ashford United co-chairman and D&D Autos founder Derek Pestridge looks back upon his roller-coaster time at the club
By Malcolm Triggs
County Southern Sport News
Southern Counties East League Premier Division weekend round-up as Faversham Town, Larkfield & New Hythe, Punjab United, Sutton Athletic and Kennington get wins
Title-chasing Faversham left it late to beat Bearsted at home on Saturday.
FA Vase third-round weekend round-up as Whitstable Town win 2-1 against previously undefeated Jersey Bulls and VCD Athletic also progress; Tunbridge Wells’ home tie again postponed
A late show ensured Whitstable produced an FA Vase shock as they became the first side to beat Jersey Bulls this season on Saturday.
Hollands & Blair play away to Sutton Athletic in the SCEFL Premier Division as returning manager Darren Blackburn hunts for first win
Hollands & Blair’s unbeaten run under new boss Darren Blackburn continued last weekend with a draw against Glebe - but the manager knows they need more.
Faversham Town boss Tommy Warrilow says 1-0 FA Vase home defeat to Erith & Belvedere was one of the worst of his managerial career
Boss Tommy Warrilow described Faversham’s surprise FA Vase defeat on Saturday as one of the worst of his managerial career.
Whitstable Town player-manager Jamie Coyle relishing underdogs tag ahead of the visit of unbeaten Jersey Bulls for FA Vase tie
Boss Jamie Coyle is relishing Whitstable’s underdogs tag ahead of Saturday’s FA Vase tie against one of the competition favourites.
Charlton Athletic academy manager Richard Styles joins SCEFL Premier Division side Hollands & Blair as Darren Blackburn’s assistant – Outfield player Jordan Wells takes over in goal during 1-1 draw with Snodland Town
Hollands & Blair’s new assistant boss Richard Styles was thrilled to be back in the dugout last weekend.
Deal Town manager Steve King says Isthmian South East defensive record is their main issue ahead of home game against basement boys Phoenix Sports
Boss Steve King admits Deal’s defensive problems have been their main issue this season.