Davide Rodari Signs

Anyone seen Ian Townshend lately. He'll probably give an idea of what he is like.

Meanwhile I found this.



Jim Baker

Davide turned down a contract offer from Scunthorpe United to sign for us - according to the Hastings Chairman, both clubs matched their valuation for the player.

Come on JB - you know all teams below the Premier are pub sides

Yes, that was certainly the must win game at the time and the big East/West Sussex Derby in the Southern League, plus a few encounters in the FA Cup and Sussex Professional Cup. Looking at those clips, seeing that big stand behind the goal at the Pilot Field brings back some memories. It hasn't changed much in 50 years and there were some feisty encounters both on and off the pitch at that time! 

They do seem to be producing some good young players now though and I'm looking forward to seeing what Rodari can do. As others say, this is the sort of policy we should be following rather than bringing in the likes of Barnyard. I think our current management are pretty pragmatic about this and hopefully we can foster some local links, maybe by loaning out some of our younger players who will need some game time. As you say Jim, we have come a long way! 


Yes and I remember the games that were called off as we arrived on a couple occasions and the match being abandoned at half time - our matches against them were either at Christmas or Easter and usually a bit feisty as well. Battle of Hasting re-visited.