Paul Seuke joined team-mates Lee Carney and Jacob Mingle by putting pen to paper and agreeing to a new deal with the Hornets that will see him contracted to the club until May 2009. The highly rated goalkeeper signed up prior to last night's Brighton Charity Cup Final before going on to watch the Hornets' dramatic extra-time victory in the club's final match at Queen Street. Seuke joined Horsham from AFC Wimbledon in October, making his debut in the Sussex Senior Cup win against Rustington before going on to become first choice 'keeper ahead of Alan Mansfield. John Maggs was delighted to have secured Seuke's services and has promised further additions to the squad during the summer.  

Queen Street finally got the send off it deserved as Horsham secured a narrow victory against East Preston in an enthralling Brighton Charity Cup Final tonight. With the scores level at 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes it was left to Gary Charman, the local lad with more than 400 Horsham appearances to his name,  to provide the most fitting of finales when he struck the winning goal with just 12 minutes of extra-time remaining to spark triumphant scenes on the crumbling terraces. Yet it looked for a while as if the County Leaguers were going to spoil the party, just as Billericay Town had done before them, when they took the lead after 11 minutes through Kevin Budge. The Hornets were back on level terms when Lee Farrell converted a fine pass from Gavin Bolger and they edged in front when Lewis Taylor rammed the ball home, just before the break. Under 18s 'keeper Tom Baxter enjoyed a fine game as replacement for hamstring victim Alan Mansfield but it was his opposite number, Tom Rand, who earned the plaudits with a man of the match display as the hosts dominated the second period. However, Rand's heroics enabled his team-mates to conjure up an 85th minute equaliser through James Rhodes to send the match in to extra-time and Charman's fairytale ending. As the presentations were completed, and the jubilant scenes had died down, supporters began to reflect on the end of an era. Of 104 years of football at this charismatic venue. match report

Horsham old boy Stafford Browne helped himself to a hat-trick as Horsham's league campaign ended on a losing note this afternoon at a sunny Scraley Road. On an afternoon that seemed to typify their season, the Hornets got off to a tremendous start with Lee Farrell netting after just 6 minutes and were sitting pretty when Dwain Clark restored the lead with a superb solo effort after Browne's 14th minute equaliser. The turning point of the game came on the stroke of half-time when Stuart Myall was dismissed for deliberate handball and Browne converted from the spot to leave Horsham with an uphill task in the second half. That it took until the 67th minute for the winning goal to come owed as much to Horsham's resolute defending as it did the strong wind but, when Browne stole in to volley home from 10 yards, the ten men were staring at a 5th successive league defeat. Despite some late pressure, backed by a sizeable travelling contingent, the visitors were unable to force an equaliser and were left to reflect on a season that had thrown up so many great memories but the realisation that their 11th place finish was the second lowest finish achieved in John Maggs' managerial reign. Full report and goals....

There were emotional scenes this afternoon as Horsham threw a farewell party for their old Queen Street ground but it was Billericay who were left celebrating thanks to Billy Bicknell's 16th minute goal that saw them leapfrog the Hornets into 9th place and finally end their opponents' feint play-off aspirations. There were memories aplenty in the packed clubhouse before and after the game as dozens of former players and staff gathered to exchange stories and rekindle old friendships, the result of weeks of coordination from Horsham 'old boy' Iain Dunscombe, and, for once, the football seemed almost incidental as fans commemorated the end of an era with a colourful spectacle involving scarves, flags and smoke flares. Sadly, though, the football failed to match the carnival atmosphere and a second half flare-up involving Matt Geard and Dave McSweeney was a sour note on a fairly uninspiring encounter. Full report...

Horsham will bid farewell to their long serving Queen Street ground with a cup final appearance after Simon Austin's second half strike secured a hard earned Brighton Charity Cup success at Pagham tonight. Rob Frankland, making his first appearance in the Horsham goal in more than 2 seasons, was beaten after just 10 minutes when Ashley Hunter lobbed home from close range as the hosts made the better start but Eddie French equalised 5 minutes later with his second goal in as many games. Lions goalkeeper Wes Hallett pulled off a superb double save to ensure that the sides turned round on level terms at the break but it took Austin just 2 minutes of the second half to grab the winner, producing a quality finish from Andy Howard's cross. The spirited home side struggled to make much impact after going behind, in the face of a biting, inhospitable wind although Frankland had to be alert to keep out Tom Poole's far post header but Horsham held out comfortably and will now meet East Preston in the Queen Street final on Tuesday 29th April. Full report & goals...

Horsham Football Club has today received approval from the Ryman League to groundshare with Worthing Football Club from next season, subject to a number of legal issues being resolved between the league and Worthing FC. The announcement finally brings to an end months of speculation and will enable manager John Maggs, the club's committee and supporters  to plan for the 2008/9 campaign. The decision has been greeted with some relief by Chairman Frank King, and Secretary John Lines, who have worked tirelessly to secure the best possible future for the club while awaiting approval on planning application to develop the Holbrook Club. Plans to share the facilities at Crawley Town's Broadfield Stadium were withdrawn last month, after the move became financially unviable, and a tenancy at Horsham YMCA and Broadbridge Heath were also dismissed as unworkable. The club would like to thank Worthing Football Club for their co-operation and support in securing this agreement.

Horsham are expected to discover this week if the Ryman League has agreed to approve next season's groundshare plans after paperwork was submitted on Friday. A meeting on Tuesday will determine whether the Hornets can proceed with the deal that 'has been approved by both clubs', according to chairman Frank King who is prohibited by the League from revealing the name of Horsham's potential landlords. "We have done all that has been asked of us by the Ryman League," revealed club secretary John Lines, "and now all we can do is to sit and wait for their verdict."

Two goals from Ramsgate's Sam Jones proved decisive as Horsham's faint hopes of reaching the promotion play-offs were all but ended after a 3-2 defeat. Both sides were missing key players but they produced an entertaining first half that saw Ben Laslett put through his own goal to give the Hornets a 15th minute lead only for the Rams to score twice in 10 minutes through Jones and skipper Warren Schulz. Nick Davis almost gifted the visitors a second goal when he headed against the crossbar before Schulz's Horsham counterpart, Eddie French, levelled things up when he volleyed home just before the interval. John Maggs' side had opportunities to retake the lead during the second period but they failed to take their chances and Jones made them pay when he grabbed the winning goal, 8 minutes from time. The defeat sees Horsham slip down to 10th and needing a minor miracle if they are to finish in the play-off places while only goal difference keeps the Rams out of the top 5 with just 2 games remaining. Full report

Paul Seuke will miss the rest of the season after breaking a finger in the 1-0 defeat against Harlow Town. The first choice goalkeeper was thought to have suffered a dislocation after colliding with team-mate Simon Austin towards the end of the first half of Saturday's match but an x-ray has revealed a break that will force him out of the Hornets' remaining fixtures. The injury is just the latest setback for the Hornets who, according to boss John Maggs, must win their last 3 fixtures to stand any chance of making the play-offs. Nigel Brake is unlikely to return this season after a recurrence of a knee injury while doubts also remain over the fitness of Lee Carney and Gary Charman, both of whom have missed Horsham's last  4 matches. Lewis Taylor is suspended for Saturday's trip to play-off rivals Ramsgate.

Our congratulations go to Chelmsford City who claimed the Ryman League Premier Division title this afternoon, thanks to a 1-1 draw with Ramsgate in front of 1,588 fans at the Melbourne Avenue ground. In a thrilling encounter, Stuart Vahid gave the visitors the lead and the Clarets were lucky not to go two goals behind when the visitors hit the post before Kezie Ibe grabbed the equaliser, 5 minutes from the break. The Rams' Lee Minshull saw a second half penalty saved but the Kent side remain in touch with the play-off places in 6th spot. AFC Wimbledon had to come from behind to defeat Billericay Town 2-1 and erase the memory of last weekend's defeat against Horsham and just 7 points now separate the teams in 3rd and 9th places in what was something of a goalfest in the Ryman Premier League. No fewer than 45 goals were scored in the 11 games with 9 of them coming at Margate where a James Pinnock hat-trick helped the home side see off relegation threatened Heybridge Swifts 5-4. Hendon claimed only their 3rd victory of 2008 with an exciting 4-3 win at Hastings where Lubomir Guentchev's 85th minute leaves the Sussex side just 2 points clear of the sides occupying the relegation places. There were 5 different scorers for Carshalton in an emphatic 5-2 win at fellow strugglers Wealdstone, who are now without a win in 4 games, while Staines look favourites for a top 4 finish after a comfortable 2-0 win against lowly Folkestone. An injury to Darren Deegan took the gloss off of Ashford Town's 4-1 success against Maidstone Utd at Sittingbourne with a suspected broken leg looking likely to rule the defender out for the rest of the season. AFC Hornchurch remain in 4th spot after a narrow win at East Thurrock while the manager of the month curse seems to have avoided the Longmead Stadium where Tommy Warrilow's Tonbridge Angels completed a 3-0 win against mid-table Harrow Borough to move into 9th.

Shaun Gliddon boosted Harlow's hopes of avoiding the drop with an 80th minute winner that condemned the Hornets to their second defeat in 4 days, denting their play-off ambitions in the process. Horsham, missing several first team regulars, lacked penetration up front and failed to force a save out of visiting goalkeeper James Hassell throughout the entire 90 minutes. Harlow fared little better, only coming to life during the closing stages during which Rhys Henry spurned a great chance of putting the Hawks ahead when he somehow fired wide of an open goal before Gliddon touched home a scrappy close range effort that seemed to sum up a poor game. John Maggs' side were dealt another injury blow when goalkeeper Paul Seuke dislocated a finger at the end of the first half and was replaced by Alan Mansfield. Full report...

Hornets' boss John Maggs believes his side needs 3 wins from their last 4 matches to secure a play-off place after defeat at promotion rivals Ashford Town on Tuesday night left them occupying 5th spot. Any one of 9 sides, from 2nd placed AFC Wimbledon to Tonbridge Angels in 10th, maintain realistic hopes of being involved in the end of season dogfight for a place in the Blue Square Conference South in what has become one of the most exciting promotion scraps in recent years. The Dons look favourites to take one of the 4 spots but must play Billericay, Ashford and Hornchurch, 3 of the sides also in contention, while 3rd placed Staines still have an outside chance of taking the title from Chelmsford who only need a draw at home against Ramsgate this weekend to land the trophy. The Swans  have as many as 3 games on their rivals but their schedule of 7 games in 22 days may yet prove decisive although only out of form Hendon look to offer a serious challenge before a final day meeting with Billericay. Saturday sees AFC Hornchurch, beaten twice by the Hornets this year, visit an East Thurrock side scrapping for points at the other end of the table and they round up their campaign with another difficult match at Tonbridge Angels before hosting Wimbledon on the final weekend. A win for Horsham at Ramsgate next Saturday could end the Kent club's hopes, if the Rams succumb to Chelmsford this weekend, and Ashford will be hoping that their impressive home record will see them through tough fixtures against the Dons and the League leaders. One thing's for sure, this season is going to go to an exciting climax. Let's hope the Hornets are part of the show !

Horsham's promotion hopes continue to hang by a thread after Ashford moved to within 2 points of their opponents with a 3-0 win tonight. The Hornets were barely troubled during the opening 40 minutes in which Stuart Myall and Lee Farrell both brought good saves from home 'keeper Paul Burgess after Kevin Hemsley had seen his header ruled out for offside. But 2 goals in 2 minutes from Paul Johnson and Warren Harris, just before the interval, left the Hornets with a mountain to climb and, despite the second half dismissal of Ashford skipper Gavin Bamford, Horsham were unable to force a reply before Ricky Wellard capped a good night for the home side by racing 30 yards and firing home the Tangerines' third.  Full report...