Worthing duo win December manager of the month award

Worthing Football Club joint bosses Gary Elphick and Jon Meeney have scooped the Ryman League manager of the month award for December.
Worthing joint boss Jon Meeney. Picture by Stephen GoodgerWorthing joint boss Jon Meeney. Picture by Stephen Goodger
Worthing joint boss Jon Meeney. Picture by Stephen Goodger

A fantastic December saw Worthing go unbeaten, winning seven of their eight games.

Worthing won all three of their Ryman League Premier Division games and also progressed in the FA Trophy, Sussex Senior Cup and Alan Turvey Trophy competitions.

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In the FA Trophy, Worthing came from behind to win 2-1 at National League side Dagenham & Redbridge.

Worthing joint-manager Gary Elphick. Picture: Marcus HoareWorthing joint-manager Gary Elphick. Picture: Marcus Hoare
Worthing joint-manager Gary Elphick. Picture: Marcus Hoare

After collecting the award, Worthing joint manager Elphick praised his players for their efforts over the course of December.

He said: “It’s nice to get accolades but this is due to the players in the dressing room. It’s nice to be recognised as doing a good job but it’s all about the players.”

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Worthing joint-manager Gary Elphick. Picture: Marcus HoareWorthing joint-manager Gary Elphick. Picture: Marcus Hoare
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