If you are over 35 and still have an interest in playing friendly football matches on Sunday mornings, with people similar to yourself, read on.

Harbour resident Frank Milmoe, has set up a Sovereign Harbour 'veterans' (35 plus) football team to play friendly matches on Sunday mornings. Following articles in Waterlines, there was a very encouraging response. However, more players are always needed.

The group meets every Sunday at the fields opposite the Sovereign Centre for a 'kickabout' and five-a-side matches between themselves. This great 'group of lads' all enjoy the football, and it is a great opportunely to meet new people and to socialise.

If you are interested, but are unable to commit to turning up regularly, that's not a problem. You can play as much, or as little, as you want. The objective is to have fun; the added bonus is a bit of healthy exercise and a social gathering.

Anybody interested should e-mail Frank or, if you don't have e-mail, drop a note to:

Frank Milmoe
47 Madeira Way
Eastbourne BN23 5UL

Tel: 07771-610158

Keep fit, and have fun, this summer

The Sovereign Harbour Vets. football team will continue to get together throughout the summer for informal training using the Astro-Turf facilities at Sussex Downs College

We are also planning a calendar of social events for players/wives/partners and families.
Last year was a very successful first year for the team and wecurrently have about 18 players but more are always welcome.

Its a great way to get fit and meet new people. We also have a couple of friendlies lined up for the near future.

Harbour Veterans Football Team Competes at the Kingsmere Six-a-Side Tournament

The Sovereign Harbour Veterans Football Team had their first taste of tournament football on Sunday 22nd October, at Sussex Downs College.

It was windy, cold and incredibly wet but approximately 14 teams turned up to play. Sovereign Vet's played 4 games and although we didn't win any, we did remarkably well to only concede 13 goals! Or 11, if you don't count own goals. The team sadly didn't score any (unless you count the own goals). This was mainly down to us losing our star player Uwe, after 8 seconds with a pulled muscle in his leg!!

The teams we played against were mainly youngsters and games were played at a very fast pace, so all 11 players played in virtually every game. A special mention should go to Barry, who in 1 game scored an own goal, in another game conceded a penalty and in the 4th game, managed to get sent off. Well, they do say things happen in 3's don't they? It was also nice to see some WAGS turn up (wives and girlfriends) to support us, or in some cases, to letch at the firemen!

It was a good day out and everyone enjoyed themselves, especially as after the competition, we all dried off and some of us went for a few shandys in Seymours on the harbour, where tactics were discussed for our next foray!

If you are interested in joining the football team and social circle, the only requirements are, that you are aged over 35, enjoy football and like having a good time. If so, contact our founder, chairman, captain and chief bottle washer, Frank "Debbie" Milmoe (see above for contact details). Alternatively, there is normally a group of us that go to Seymours on Wednesday evenings to discuss team matters and watch the football on television... or cricket... or tiddly winks!

Report by Myles J Treacy
Goalkeeper and Player of the Tournament