New Year 's Day fixtures too much for players

Sully feels it is too much to expect of county league players. "Boxing Day football is a tradition but football on New Year s Day is ridiculous," he said.

"It s unfair to expect players at this level to play on New Year s Day and the County FA need to review the situation."

Sidley tried unsuccessfully to persuade Peacehaven & Telscombe to reschedule the match until the following evening.

Before Tuesday s game they entertain Hassocks, whom Sidley club members describe as one of the friendliest teams in the league. The Gullivers match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday December 29, and the Peacehaven game at 1.45pm.

Peter Baker has recovered from a knock and was ready to play in the Boxing Day game against Ringmer which was called off due to a frozen pitch.

Third division neighbours Bexhill play Uckfield away on December 29 and TSC at home on New Year s Day, both games kick off at 1.45pm.