REBELS NOT SO CASUAL

EXPECTATION was the order of the day as Worthing looked forward to a confident win and a large FA pay-out when the formality had been completed of despatching Combined Counties League opposition from Woodside on Saturday.

By The Newsroom

Published 22nd Sep 2003, 16:12 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:02 BST

That perception eventually became reality when the Rebels' dominance finally ground down the stubborn Casuals within the last 15 minutes.

A year ago, the infamous Herald line of 'Bognor Regis 1,000, Worthing 0' followed the 1-0 defeat at Nyewood Lane that condemned Rebels to FA Cup oblivion and the prize money that comes with progression in the competition. But this season, advancement looks more likely.

Walton Casuals, in the previous round, had removed Ryman League neighbours Walton & Hersham on their own patch and travelled to Worthing without fear.

More details in Worthing Herald on September 18.

Combined Counties League