Archived News – Season 2024-25

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NEWS ABOUT THE CLUB IN SEASON 2024-25

PRESENTATION EVENING

The Robin Hood, Icklesham – Saturday, 24th May 2025

Posted on Sunday, 25th May 2025

The Club presentation evening took place at the Robin Hood, Icklesham on Saturday, 24th May when the awards for season 2024-25 were made.

It was a well-attended and enjoyable event with the Club giving thanks to the Robin Hood, sponsors of the Club, for hosting the event and providing the excellent food.

VETERANS ARE HASTINGS F A VETERANS LEAGUE CHAMPIONS FOR 2024-25

Posted on Sunday, 18th May 2025

The Veterans become champions of the Hastings F A Veterans League for the 2024-25 season yesterday morning after a 3-2 victory over FC Parker 99 Veterans in front of a good crowd at the Recreation Ground.

Going into the game the Vets needed to win the match to claim the title while a draw was good enough for FC Parker.

The Casuals had the better of the first half but went in at the interval level at 0-0. It was Rob Levett who headed Icklesham in front on 52 minutes following excellent work by Val Gonzalves.

FC Parker were level six minutes later after a mix up at the back for Icklesham. It was not until three minutes from the end that Michael Georgeson put the Vets in front and Rob Levett netted his second of the game in added-on time to make it 3-1.

FC Parker then scored from the halfway line immediately following the restart to keep the nerves jangling but the Vets held on for a deserved victory.

Congratulations and well done to everyone involved.

VETERANS CUP FINAL PROGRAMME

Posted on Thursday, 15th May 2025

If anyone attending the Veterans Cup Final on Sunday did not receive a match programme and would like one or anyone unable to a attend who would like a copy of the programme please email the Club at Ickleshamcasualsfc@hotmail.com.

VETERANS v FC PARKER 99 VETERANS

Icklesham Recreation Ground – Saturday, 17th May 2025 – Kick-off 10.30 am

Posted on Tuesday, 13th May 2025

The Veterans will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment of Sunday’s cup final defeat when they take on FC Parker 99 Veterans at the Recreation Ground on Saturday morning.

The winners of the game will be crowned Hastings F A Veterans League champions for season 2024-25.

Please come along and support the team.

The team are aiming to emulate the side from 2014-15 who won the inaugural Hastings F A Veterans League.

PRESENTATION EVENING

Posted on Monday, 12th May 2025

The Club presentation evening has been moved to Saturday, 24th May at the Robin Hood in Icklesham commencing at 5.30 pm.

All current and past players are welcome.

HASTINGS F A VETERANS CUP FINAL

Posted on Sunday, 11th May 2025

Disappointment for the Veterans this afternoon after their 2-1 defeat against Westfield Veterans in the final of the Hastings F A Veterans Cup in front of a good crowd at the Knight and Davey Community Stadium.

It was Icklesham who took the lead in the 22nd minute when Ali Adams finished from close range and they missed an opportunity to increase the lead when Jude MacDonald’s finish was disallowed for offside.

The Westfield equaliser came on 35 minutes when Ben Newman headed home a free-kick to leave the final evenly balanced at 1-1 at the interval.

It looked like the match had turned after 58 minutes when Westfield’s Craig Willard was dismissed for bringing down Val Gonzalves when through on goal after a poor clearance. Westfield ‘keeper Dan Foster made a good save from the resultant free-kick from Tim Johnson.

Icklesham could not make the man advantage count and it was Westfield who netted the winning goal through Asher Grindle with 18 minutes remaining.

Congratulations to Westfield on their victory and thank you to match officials Stuart Ramsay, Lewis Bellamy and Matt Davey, the Hastings and District Football Association for organising the competition, Westfield F C for hosting the final and everyone who came along to support the side.

WESTFIELD VETERANS 0 v ICKLESHAM CASUALS VETERANS 1

Posted on Thursday, 17th April 2025

The Veterans produced a top performance last night to deservedly beat a strong Westfield Veterans side 1-0 at the Knight and Davey Community Stadium. The winning goal being scored by Michael Georgeson. Credit to manager Stuart Adams, missing a few key players, but got his game management and team selection on point. Man of the Match was Luke Keagle.

The Veterans now lie third in the Hastings F A Veterans League on twelve points with two games remaining. Sidley United Veterans head the table on fifteen points but have completed their fixtures. FC Parker Veterans and Westfield Veterans are also in contention for the league title in what will be an exciting finish to the season.

The Veterans next meet Bexhill AAC Veterans at Icklesham Recreation Ground on Sunday, 27th April with their final league being against FC Parker Veterans.

Icklesham Casuals Veterans and Westfield Veterans will meet again in the final of the Hastings F A Veterans Cup at the Knight and Davey Community Stadium on Sunday, 11th May with the match kick-off at 2 pm.

APPEARANCE RECORDS FOR SEASON 2024-25

Posted on Wednesday, 16th April 2025

The first team appearance and goals records for the season have been added to the current season section of the website. The overall appearance records will be updated once the veterans have completed their fixtures.

ST LEONARDS SOCIAL II 1 v ICKLESHAM CASUALS 3

Posted on Monday, 14th April 2025

A massive 3-1 win to close the season out for the Casuals on Saturday as the side dominated for the majority of the game. A nearly perfect performance barring a dodgy penalty decision with 10 minutes to go. Keiron Buss with two and George Stoodley were the goal scorers.

A great way to look towards next season.

NEW MANAGER (OFFICIALLY!)

Posted on Saturday, 12th April 2025

At the home fixture with the Junior Club Tackleway last Saturday, Wayne Dedman officially passed over the managerial reins to Dan Rumsey,

Dan recently joined the Club from Tackleway after nearly seasons with them, securing one promotion and narrowly missing out on a league title.

Wayne will now take a more ‘behind the scenes’ role concentrating on overseeing the Club’s football operations.

The Club would like to thank Wayne for helping steer the Club back in the right direction after a few tricky seasons. His hard work has certainly not gone unnoticed by all those involved. Wayne will continue to be around on match days and at training.

VETERANS CUP FINAL

Posted on Monday, 7th April 2025

The Hastings and District Football Association Veterans Cup Final will be on Sunday, 11th May at the Knight and Davey Community Stadium when the Veterans will take on Westfield Veterans.

The final kicks-off at 2 pm and admission, including match programme, will be £3 for adults and £1 for senior citizens and under 16s.

Please put the date in your diaries and come along and support the team.

PRESENTATION EVENING

Posted on Monday, 31st March 2025

The end of season awards will be presented at the Robin Hood in Icklesham on Saturday, 7th June. Current and past members of the Club are all welcome so please put the date in your diary.

2ND TEAM – SEASON 2025-26

Posted on Monday, 31st March 2025

ARCHIE BRUNT – PLAYER OF THE MONTH FOR MARCH

Posted on Sunday, 30th March 2025

The Icklesham Casuals Player of the Month for March goes to…….Archie Brunt

ROBERTSBRIDGE UNITED II 0 v ICKLESHAM CASUALS 3

Posted on Sunday, 30th March 2025

A brilliant afternoon for the Casuals as we travelled to Robertsbridge. We looked the stronger of the two sides throughout, from minute one, to ninety. The level of intensity and quality shown from the boys is a huge credit to the Club and themselves as a team.

All the goals came in the second half with a brace from George Stoodley taking him to double figures for the season and a second goal for the Club for Steve Buss.

It became a nearly impossible job trying to decide on a Man Of The Match, but the award eventually went to Stuart Pearson. A man that embodies what it means to play and be a part of Icklesham and the Casuals. A leader week in, week out.

THE 18TH ICKLESHAM CASUALS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Posted on Wednesday, 26th March 2025

The 18th Icklesham Casuals Golf Tournament will take place at Eastbourne Downs Golf Club on Friday, 4th July 2025. The cost is £36 including lunch and 18 holes (Stableford).

The competition is open to all current and former members of the Club so if anyone is interested in taking part please message the Club through Facebook or email ickleshamcasualsfc@hotmail.com.

ICKLESHAM CASUALS 2 v ST LEONARDS SOCIAL II 3

Posted on Saturday, 22nd March 2025

It was a bad day at the office for the Casuals, as we let go of a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes. A huge shame to lose the result in the fashion that we did, but massive credit to Social that fully deserved the 3 points. The goal scorers were Tom Cumber and George Stoodley.

ICKLESHAM CASUALS VETERANS 4 v SEDLESCOMBE RANGERS VETERANS 0

Posted on Sunday, 16th March 2025

Congratulations to the Veterans who made it a very good weekend by defeating Sedlescombe Rangers Veterans 4-0 at Icklesham Recreation Ground this morning to reach the final of the Hastings F A Veterans Cup.

The game was very tight early on, until the breakthrough came via a great cross into the box and then “finished” by Ali Adams (there is some dispute as to whether it was an own goal!). Then just before the end of the first half Jude MacDonald produced a great piece of skill by receiving the ball on the half turn to find himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper and slotted the ball home.

The second half continued how the first half ended with the Casuals pushing forward. Then some good team play presented Val Newman with an easy finish in front of goal.

Tim Johnson finished the game off with a good strike to complete the victory.

Their opponents in the final will be Westfield Veterans.

ICKLESHAM CASUALS 7 v HASTINGS ATHLETIC II 1

Posted on Saturday, 15th March 2025

The team defeated Hastings Athletic II 7-1 in a league game at the Recreation Ground this afternoon.

An outstanding first half saw six goals scored without reply. Chris Anderson opened the scoring in the 4th minute, firing home from the edge of the area, Archie Brunt made it 2-0 on 12 minutes and Steve Buss headed home a corner for the third after 17 minutes.

A three goal burst in five minutes saw George Stoodley net the fourth goal on 28 minutes with a low shot, Chris Anderson get his second of the game two minutes later and Ryan Harffey successfully converting a penalty in the 33rd minute after he was brought down in the area.

The seventh goal did not come until the 82nd minute when Archie Brunt’s excellent shot from 25 yards found the roof of the net via the underside of the crossbar. Hastings Athletic netted a consolation goal with a penalty from their goalkeeper in the final minute.

ICKLESHAM CASUALS 2 v NORTHIAM 75 II 2

Posted on Saturday, 1st March 2025

A very good point earned today at home to second placed Northiam II thanks to Archie Brunt’s very late equalising goal.

Northiam twice led and missed a penalty with George Stoodley levelling the scores at 1-1 also from the penalty spot and Archie securing the draw with the last kick of the game.

HASTINGS ATHLETIC II 0 v ICKLESHAM CASUALS 4

Bulverhythe Recreation Ground – Saturday, 8th February 2025

Posted on Saturday, 8th February 2025

In a match switched to Bulverhythe with Icklesham Recreation Ground declared unfit for play, the team picked up their third league victory of the season with a convincing performance against Hastings Athletic II.

After the Casuals missed a couple of early chances it was Keiron Buss who opened the scoring on 22 minutes latching on to a pass from George Stoodley and Keiron doubled the lead three minutes later after being set up by Tom Cumber. George Stoodley’s shot from the edge of the area made it 3-0 in the 34th minute.

The second half was a bit scrappy with the side missing chances before debutant Archie Brunt added the fourth goal with an excellent finish into the roof of the net with ten minutes remaining.

The post and crossbar were struck, another chance for Archie was cleared off the line and the Hastings Athletic goalkeeper made a number of fine saves.

The game also saw a first appearance for Icklesham Casuals by Steve Buss.

VENUE CHANGES

Posted on Saturday, 8th February 2025

Today’s game with Hastings Athletic II has been switched to pitch 2 at Bexhill Road Recreation Ground as the pitch at Icklesham is unfit for play.

The Veterans match with Hooe Veterans in the Hastings F A Veterans League tomorrow is now being played at Crowhurst Recreation Ground.

GOAL SCORERS – SEASON 2024-25 TO DATE

Posted on Friday, 24th January 2025

HAWKHURST UNITED II 3 v ICKLESHAM CASUALS 2

Posted on Monday, 20th January 2025

The Casuals played the first game of the new year on Saturday and a chance to show off our new kit, thanks to @robinhoodicklesham for sponsoring it.

The team started very well playing some nice football and were rewarded by taking the lead from a lovely cross into the box for George Stoodley to cushion the ball into the goal with his head.

Hawkhurst then pulled it back with a great long range strike before George struck again, beating the Hawkhurst keeper to a 50/50 and slotting home into the empty net.

The second half was a different game and was very scrappy which Hawkhurst took advantage of with a couple of set pieces to head home on both occasions.

Not the best start to year but well done to Hawkhurst for taking their chances.

CHRISTMAS DRINKS

The Robin Hood, Icklesham – Saturday, 14th December 2024

Posted on Monday, 16th December 2024

Despite the disappointment of the scheduled home league game with Northiam 75 II being postponed on Saturday, there was still a decent turn out of present and past players for the Christmas drinks in the Robin Hood.

NEW KIT

Posted on Saturday, 14th December 2024

The new kit has arrived and another big thank you to the Robin Hood, Icklesham for their support of the club…..

1ST TEAM DEFEAT SOVEREIGN SAINTS

Posted on Saturday, 23rd November 2024

After the disappointment of the previous weekend, a great improvement on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Sovereign Saints Development in a league fixture at the Recreation Ground. A Keiron Buss strike and an own goal secured the win for the Casuals.

The Veterans have been awarded the points for the match with the Junior Club Tackleway Veterans in the Hastings F A Veterans League as Tackleway played an ineligible player.

THE ROBIN HOOD INN, ICKLESHAM

Posted on Saturday, 23rd November 2024

Icklesham Casuals Football Club welcomes the Robin Hood, Icklesham as club sponsor and is extremely grateful for their generous support.

The club has a long association with the Robin Hood with a previous landlord Charlie Baker being club treasurer for many years.

The Casuals will proudly be wearing the logo of the Robin Hood on the famed green and white quartered shirts.

APPEARANCE AND GOAL SCORER RECORDS

Posted on Monday, 11th November 2024

The club appearance and goal scorer records have been updated on the website to the end of the 2023-24 season.

If any past or present player would like a copy of their appearance record for Icklesham Casuals please email the club.

SPONSOR A PLAYER

Posted on Monday, 11th November 2024

The club is looking for sponsorship of players – both the 1st team and veterans – from businesses or individuals at a cost of £20 per player for the season.

If you would like to support the Casuals by sponsoring a player please contact the club via the email address – ickleshamcasualsfc@hotmail.com – advising the sponsorship details and name of the player you would like to sponsor. Thank you.

A POINT FOR THE 1ST TEAM AND EXCELLENT WIN FOR THE VETERANS

Posted on Tuesday, 5th November 2024

The 1st team picked up a point with a 2-2 draw away to Hastings Comets on Saturday. Zak Mansfield and Lee Pierce netted the Icklesham goals.

The veterans had an excellent victory over current league champions, Sidley United Veterans in the second round of the Hastings F A Veterans Cup on Sunday.

Sidley opened the scoring but the Casuals hit back to lead 4-1 early in the second half and held on to win 5-3. Kyle Feneron (2), Jude MacDonald (2) and Ali Adams from the penalty spot were the Icklesham scorers.

The veterans will be away to the winners of the tie between Battle Town Veterans and Sedlescombe Rangers Veterans in the semi-final which will be played next year.

ICKLESHAM CASUALS 0 v PEVENSEY AND WESTHAM 3

Posted on Monday, 14th October 2024

Having lost 8-0 away to Pevensey and Westham only two weeks ago, the sides met again on Saturday in the 1st round of the East Sussex League Macron Store Hastings Vase.

A much improved performance and a result which was not a true reflection of the game with Icklesham on the front-foot and pressing well for much of the match but could not find the final ball or their shooting boots.

Pevensey took the lead with a quick break and scramble in the box and added a second later in the half. The Casuals controlled most of the second half but again could not find the net and it was Pevensey who increased their lead and make the final score 3-0.

Despite the result it was a performance to be proud of against a very good Pevensey side who have yet to drop a point in the League.

ICKLESHAM CASUALS 3 v HAWKHURST UNITED II 3

Posted on Monday, 7th October 2024

A useful point picked up in an exciting 3-3 draw with Hawkhurst United II at home on Saturday.

Icklesham dominated the opening 20 minutes, bossing the midfield and having a few shots on goal, but were caught on the break for Hawkhurst to take the lead after which their confidence grew.

The Casuals levelled when they were awarded a penalty which Sean Baker slotted home before George Richardson put Icklesham 2-1 up following a scramble in the box. The lead did not last long with Hawkhurst scoring to make it 2-2.

A quick run down the line saw Keiron Buss assist Kelvin Lowes with a debut goal from an overhead kick but again Icklesham could not hold on to the lead and Hawkhurst netted for a final score of 3-3.

1ST TEAM AND VETERANS WIN

Posted on Monday, 16th September 2024

It was an excellent weekend for the club on the field with the first team defeating Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club III 3-1 at the Recreation Ground on Saturday and this was followed on Sunday morning when the veterans opened their campaign in the Hastings F A Veterans League with a home victory over Battle Town Veterans by the same scoreline.

After going a goal down, the 1st XI equalised through Mike Amar. Zak Mansfield netted his second league goal of the season, running from his own half to slot past the oncoming goalkeeper with Jake Hughes registering the other goal with a neat finish. A great all round team performance.

The veterans scored three times in the second half thanks to strikes from Ali Adams, Steve Bellhouse and Kyle Feneron to defeat Battle Town Veterans.

A big thank you to Wayne Dedman who stepped in at the last minute to referee the game when the appointed referee was unable to make the game.

1ST TEAM v VETERANS

Posted on Wednesday, 21st August 2024

The 1st team and the veterans warmed up for the new season with an exciting friendly last night which ended in a 5-5 draw. Ryleigh Harris netted a hat-trick for the 1st team on his debut with their other goals coming from Keiron Buss and Zak Mansfield. George Richardson (2), Dave Pugh, Phil Badrock and Alistair Adams replied for the veterans.

SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY

Posted on Friday, 26th July 2024

The Club was presented with the East Sussex Football League Sportsmanship Trophy, along with a memento for the club to keep, at the recent League Annual General Meeting.

Well done to everyone involved.

RUSH, WITT AND WILSON

Posted on Thursday, 11th July 2024

The Club welcomes local estate agents Rush, Witt and Wilson as a new sponsor and are extremely grateful for their support of Icklesham Casuals.

Founded in 1993, Rush, Witt and Wilson are 1066 Country’s busiest estate agent selling more property in the area than anyone else. They now have seven offices in 1066 Country and the Weald of Kent dealing with all types of property, specialising particularly in the sale of residential property, new homes and lettings across the area.

DAVID MAYNE – 500 CLUB APPEARANCES

Posted on Thursday, 11th July 2024

At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Club, Keith Swallow presented David Mayne with a silver salver in recognition of his 500 appearances for Icklesham Casuals.

CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE

Posted on Friday, 5th July 2024

The new Club Facebook page is now up and running and will be regularly updated with news of the club.

Please like and follow the page using the link below –

Icklesham Casuals Football Club | Icklesham | Facebook

GOALKEEPER WANTED

Posted on Wednesday, 3rd July 2024

The club is looking for a goalkeeper for the coming season. If interested please contact Wayne on 07908 981653.

EAST SUSSEX FOOTBALL LEAGUE SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY

Posted on Saturday, 22nd June 2024

CHANGING ROOM REFURBISHMENT

Posted on Saturday, 22nd June 2024

The changing rooms were ‘re-opened’ yesterday evening with a small ceremony following the recent refurbishment work and are a vast improvement on the previous facilities with better changing rooms, a larger and more open social area, new showers and toilets and a referee’s room.

Icklesham Casuals Football Club would like to thank Bill Coney, Tony Thorne, Icklesham Trust Committee, Icklesham Parish Council, Rother District Council, Bob Baker, Bob Chantler and everyone else who made such an effort and put in all the hard work to help achieve the pavilion improvements as well as all those who supported the project and helped to raise the funds.