Saints miss chance to go top

ST LEONARDS missed a chance to go top of the Sussex League on Wednesday night when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Three Bridges.

Despite trailing to a controversial yet correctly awarded 27th minute penalty, the game was there for the taking once Jamie Edwards was harshly sent off for a late challenge on Greg Nessling seven minutes later.

An own goal by Bridges' Andy Turner seven minutes into the second period should have been the catalyst for Saints to claim all three points but their narrow, direct approach was meat and drink for an experience and well-drilled away defence.

Saints manager Gary Bowyer rued: "We didn't have enough adventure to break them down and I think we got a bit frustrated."

Before the match Saints legend Keith Miles was presented with a special award in recognition of his 300th senior appearance for the club.

East Preston visit the Firs on Saturday September 13 before Saints travel to East Grinstead Town on Tuesday night.