"Pagham FC - The Pride of Pagham"

18.02.12 LIONS ROARING AS UCKFIELD SWAMPED... The Lions win 6-1 at Uckfield as a Temple brace & goals from Hyde, Neighbour, Hawker & Williams set things up for the JOH Cup Semi-final...Luke Cooper's reserves win 1-0 with Anders Wyatt's 43 minute goal

14.02.12 HORNETS STING LIONS...Pagham lost 2-0 at home as Ryman League Horsham won in the rearranged 2nd round Brighton Charity Cup tie. Next up, a league trip to Uckfield as a rehearsal for the John O'Hara cup semi-final.

07.02.12 LIONS V HORSHAM FROZEN OFF...Pagham will have to find space to play Horsham again as tonight's game was called off at the last minute due to a frozen pitch

31.01.12 RESERVES NO MATCH THIS SATURDAY... The home game against Mile Oak Reserves has been postponed until a later date in the season.

28.01.12 PEACEHAVEN BATTLE TO WIN AT THE 'LANE... Late strikes from James Temple and Howard Neighbour aren't enough as 'Haven win 3-2 to ensure the Lions still have much to do to get back promotion hopes

28.01.12 NEW SIGNINGS @ THE LANE !...Ex Moneyfields Striker Bikram Singh (who caused us headaches in the pre-season friendly!) and Bognor defender Dan Sackman will now wear Lions shirts as they add to an already impressive squad

21.01.2012 PAGHAM CANTER AT LINGFIELD...Pagham 1sts get their first win of 2012 with a fine 4-3 win at Lingfield, Matt Wood's double adding to strikes from skipper Daren Pearce and goal machine Scott Murfin. Luke Cooper's reserves drew 2-2 at home to Peacehaven with a side missing many regulars through injury

14.01.2012 LIONS LANCED AT HOME... Charlie Walker's 13th minute strike was enough for Lancing to leapfrog the Lions into second place in the table

08.01.2012 LIONS FIND REDHILL TOO HARD TO CLIMB OVER......1st team and reserves both fall to defeat as Redhill win at Kiln Brow 2-1, whilst Luke Cooper's second string let slip a 2-0 half time lead to go out of the Vernon Wentworth 3-2 at home to Rottingdean Village

02.01.2012 MULLETS HOOK LIONS AND NET THREE GOALS ...Pagham make it two points from nine after the festive games as Arundel run out 3-0 winners, Lloyd Walker's 3rd minute strike joining Gary Norgate's double strike as the Lions look for their first win in 2012

26.12.2011 CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR BLUES AS LIONS HELD AT BAY...Graham Bush's 89th minute equaliser sees Selsey come from behind twice to draw 2-2 at the High Street ground to deny the Lions top billing into the New Year. Highlights for the Lions include a rare strike from Ben Buckland and another classy display from Wes Hallett. Selsey's first goal from Luke Killner was strike of the game with a long range effort rocketing into the net.

17.12.2011 LIONS DRAW BLOOD AS HORSHAM YMCA ARE LED A MERRY DANCE...Lions 1st team recover from being 2-1 down (having gone 1-0 up) to draw 3-3 with the third Pagham goal coming in the 90th minute...Luke Cooper's reserves have no such trouble, winning 4-0 with ease, Nathan Parke grabbing a classy pair, Kerry Hardwell's long range strike and Michael Frangou's penalty completing the routh

JOHN O'HARA HASTINESS AS LIONS EDGE OUT EAST PRESTON...Pagham get back to winning ways, with Scott Murfin & James Temple striking first half goals to see the Lions safely through to the semi-final

LIONS FAIL TO CROSS THREE BRIDGES AS SENIOR CUP CHANCE DISAPPEARS...The Lions bow out of the Senior Cup as Tim Rivers' 45th minute strike sees Three Bridges go through in a game which leaves just the John O'Hara to distract the Lions from League glory.

05.12.11 CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR ROBINS AS THEY DO THE DOUBLE OVER LIONS... Pagham suffered only their 2nd league defeat of the season as they went down 2-1 to Hassocks at the Beacon. Luke Cooper's reserves restored some pride with a fine 3-2 win, also against Hassocks, to extend their winning run to eight games.

26.11.11 REDHILL CLIMBED OVER AS PAGHAM WIN AGAIN...The Lions return to league action with a closely contested 2-1 win over Redhill at Nyetimber Lane. Down to 10 men after 20 minutes, the visitors played well, but Pagham won out with goals from, inevitably, Murfin and Temple.

22.11.11 SCOTT's STRIKES SEAL SELSEY'S SLUMP...Pagham finally win another cup tie as Selsey are dumped out of the John O'Hara at the High Street Ground. Two Murfin penalties and a wonder goal from Tom Broadbent give the Lions a 3-2 win after extra time

19.11.11 LIONS DROP VASE AS PEACEHAVEN MAKE A NOISE AT NYETIMBER...Pagham lose 4-2 after extra time as Shaun Saunders' side score on 88 minutes to break the Lions resolve having been 2-1 up until then

12.11.11 UCKFIELD UNSTUCK AS LIONS RUN RAMPANT AGAIN....Lions get back to winning ways after 1-1 midweek draw against Chichester City Utd. Goals from Temple, Murfin and Booker see off a spirited Uckfield side to ensure the Lions still sit proudly atop division 1

05.11.11 FIREWORKS AT FORTRESS NYETIMBER AS RESERVES 'NUKE NEWHAVEN...Anders Wyatt lead the charge as Coop's troops scored 4 in extra time to move into next round of the Vernon Wentworth cup...RYE 2 PAGHAM 0...Rye took revenge for the 2-1 league reverse at the Salts with the Lions exiting the RUR cup for this season

29.10.11 LIONS PRIDE AS QUARTET CALLED UP FOR SUSSEX SQUAD... Much respect to Daren Pearce, Scott Murfin, Tom Broadbent and James Temple all named in Sussex County Division 1 representative squad this week

29.10.11 LINGFIELD LINGER NO LONGER AS LIONS CUP RUNNETH OVER...goals from Phil Turner, Daren Pearce and Dan Simmonds see the Lions safely through to round 3 of the JOH cup in a tricky 3-1 win against Lingfield

25.10.11 LIONS EASE OUT EASTBOURNE TOWN IN SSC...Goals from Dan Simmonds, James Temple and a stunning Greg Robinson free-kick ensure safe passage into round 3 of the Senior cup as Ryman League Eastbourne Town are unceremoniously dumped out

24.10.11 PAGHAM LOOK TO BREAK PEACEHAVEN'S VASE......our reward for the goal-fest at EP is a home tie against Peacehaven in Round 2 of the FA Vase...another all sussex league tie..hoping to repeat the 4-2 RUR cup victory...

22.10.11 E.P. 3 PAGHAM 4...IF CARLSBERG DID FA VASE TIES IT'D PROBABLY BE LIKE THIS ONE The Lions narrowly beat division 2 table toppers East Preston in a game where both teams were down to 10 men, there were four penalties and countless bookings...

18.10.11 HASSOCKS HASSLE LIONS AS UNBEATEN RUN FINALLY ENDS... A 92nd minute winner from Hassocks ensures the Lions must wait another season before taking on Newhaven's fifty year old winning run record

15.10.11 EAST GRINSTEAD HALF BAKED AS LIONS MAKE IT A BAKER'S DOZEN OF WINS... Goals from Paul Jones (yes, again!), Scot Murfin's penalty and a strike from Phil Turner give the Lions a 3-0, keeping them in the driving seat as the race for the Ryman League continues....PAGHAM RESERVES 0 EASTBOURNE TOWN RESERVES 3...Lukes troops bloodied but unbowed as 'Town win at a canter, last season's reserve premier league champions not having it all their own way, with a shot-shy lions side not doing themselves justice on the day

11.10.11 ST FRANCIS WITHOUT A PRAYER AS THE LIONS WIN AGAIN...Maximum points again as St Francis Rangers' hoodoo over the Lions is broken with a 4-2 away win for Carl Stabler's all conquering team, opening up a massive 9 point lead at the top of the table with a game in hand over Rye

08.10.11 LIONS ENJOY ELEVENSES AS RYE ARE LEFT WITH WRY SMILES...The lions open up a 6 point gap at the top of the table with a battling 2-1 win (11 out of 11 in the league!)at the Salts against nearest challengers Rye

04.10.11 10 OUT OF 10 TO PAGHAM AS HORSHAM YMCA BECOME LATEST TEAM SENT TO THE LIONS...James Temple's superb second half strike proves enough as a 1-0 win keeps the Lions top of the table...next up - visit to second placed Rye on Saturday

01.10.11 A BRIDGE TOO FAR AS LIONS GO TOP OF THE LEAGUE...Another double from Scott Murfin, and Paul Jones fine strike see off Three Bridges as Pagham continue their 100% start to the season...nine played, nine won !...Hailsham Reserves 1 Pagham Reserves 3...four bookings, one sending off and goals from Bingham, Gabb and Rosario see Coop's Troops win on the road

25.09.11 11 GOAL THRILLER AS YOUNG LIONS FORCE OUT FERRING...Dan Simmonds on the mark again with a hat-trick as Pagham's under-18's win 7-4, a double from Luke Rose, cracking goals from Tom Ayling and Andy Chick completing the rout

24.09.11 SALTDEAN LEFT TO LICK WOUNDS AS RESERVES WIN AWAY...Luke Rose & Jack Bingham the heroes as a young reserve side win at Saltdean United to go through to round 3 of the Challenge Cup

24.09.11 7-UP AS LIONS GO ONE OVER THE EIGHT WITH NINTH WIN ON THE SPIN...Eastbourne Utd AFC were the latest team to feel the Lions claws as Pagham won 7-0 to cruise through to round 2 of the John O'Hara Cup...hat-trick from Scott Murfin, two for Temple, Michael Frangou and Tom Broadbent scored one apeice

22.09.11 HAWKS DOWN LIONS ....Andy Chick's second half screamer not quite enough as Whitehawk win 2-1 to end young Lions' hopes in this season's FA Youth Cup

20.09.11 LIONS GO TOP WITH EIGHTH WIN IN A ROW !...Two goals from Temps and a penalty from Murfs see off a determined Shoreham side as the Lions win 3-2

18.09.11 SAMID SOCKS IT TO ARUNDEL...Samid Gashi scores twice, and Luke Rose completes the rout as Arundel's youngsters run into the Pagham goal-scoring express today

17.09.11 LIONS LICK SIDLEY FOR SECOND WEEK IN A ROW.......Sidley left reeling as Pagham 1sts hit 3 without reply away from home, Woolfy striking twice and Dan Simmonds scoring from the spot...back at the Lane...Pagham Reserves 5 Steyning Town Res 1 Ryan Champion's hat-trick, a wonder goal from Doug Peach and a scorcher from Kerry Hardwell see Pagham through to next round of intermediate cup

17.09.11 SELSEY YOUTH HIT FOR SIX......Pagham young lions thrashed their local rivals 6-0 last night, with Andy Chick & Samed Gashi both hitting hat-tricks to leave the Lions roaring

12.09.11 ST FRANCIS GAME DOWN THE DRAIN......tonight's game at St Francis postponed due to problems with St Francis' plumbing...next up youth team away to Selsey on Thursday night...

11.09.11 AND THERE'S MORE...Pagham Youth run out 6-1 winners this morning...goals coming in all over the place...

10.09.11 LIONS ROARING ONWARD...Victories for both 1sts and Reserves...Peacehaven 2 Pagham 4 - Lions come from behind to win in the RUR Cup, double for Michael Frangou, one each for Scott Murfin and Ryan Champion...meanwhile, at Fortress Nyetimber...Pagham Reserves 6 Sidley Reserves 0...Coops' side slaughtered Sidley...double for Simmonds & tremendous solo effort for Adi Rosario...

08.09.11 YOUNG LIONS SHUT DOOR ON BARNHAM...Two tremendous strikes from Andy Chick and Johan van Driel make it maximum points for Dan Cox's youth side as Barnham are beaten 2-0 at Nyetimber...

07.09.11 7 GOALS DWARF WORTHING UNITED AS LIONS RUN RIOT...Hat-tricks from Scott Murfin & Dan Simmonds, and a strike from defender Tom Broadbent ensure a sixth successive league win, giving the Lions a point lead at the top of Division 1
05.09.11 LION "CUBS" BURN DOWN FOREST...Andy Chick's Hat-trick made sure Pagham youth started their season with a superb 5-1 at home to Forest Youth...next up Barnham Youth at home on THURSDAY 8th SEPTEMBER K/O 7.30

03.09.11 LIONS DOWN CROWS & RYE ALL AWRY AT NYETIMBER..."WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE, SING WE ARE TOP OF THE LEAGUE !!"...Scott Murfin's second half penalty at Crowborough ensures it's five out of five in the league for Pagham, whilst a last minute penalty save from Wes Hallet gives the reserves the point they at least deserved at home against Rye United

29.08.11 MULLETS ALL AT SEA AGAINST LIONS...Double strikes from Scott Murfin and James Temple make it four league wins out of four for Pagham. A brace of goals from Scott Tipper not enough as the Lions move into second place in Division 1

27.08.11 LIONS LEAVE LINGFIELD LAME...Dan Simmonds fine strike ensures Pagham's unbeaten league run continues...all our games ending 2-1 so far...wonder how long that will continue ?

27.08.11 RESERVES CHOP DOWN 'OAK...Coop's second string side storm to 3-1 thrashing of Mile Oak on Oak's own patch

22.08.11 LANCING GAME POSTPONED...Tomorrow night's league game has been postponed after Lancing drew with Horsham in the cup last Saturday, the replay replacing our game...

20.08.11 CUP CONTROVERSY AS HERNE BAY SILENCE LIONS ROAR...
Pagham crash out of FA Cup 2-1 after battling display at Nyetimber. Game turns on 1 incident that changes face of match...

20.08.11 LIONS UP FOR THE CUP...
Herne Bay visit Nyetimber Lane today in the 1st Preliminary Round of the FA Cup...kick-off 3pm...Come and Roar on the Lions !

16.08.11 CHICHESTER CITY UNITED LEFT IN PIECES BY PAGHAM...
Continuing their winning ways, the Lions beat a spirited Chichester side 2-1 at Oaklands, thanks in part to a tremendous performance from 16 year old 'Keeper James Binfield. Scott Murfin's penalty and Ross Woolf's winner were put in the shade a little by Louis Edward's incredible goal for the home side

13.08.11 LIONS RUN RINGS ROUND RINGMER...
Pagham began the league season with a well deserved 2-1 win thanks to goals from Ross Woolf & Scott Murfin. With the game 0-0 at half time,it looked like a bore-draw was on the cards until a lively Lions side took the game to Ringmer to win with ease

09.08.11 EAST PRESTON ENSURE PAGHAM'S CHANCES GO WEST...
James Temple marked his return to the side with a goal Dan Simmonds scored his third in two games, and Scott Murfin struck home a penalty...not quite enough as East Preston won out 4-3 in our last pre-season friendly.

06.08.11 BURGESS HILL BLOWN AWAY...
Dan Simmonds scores twice as the Lions thrash Ryman League visitors 4-1. Goals from Scott Murfin and Matt Wood cement a well deserved win for Pagham

02.08.11 RUSTINGTON LEAVE LIONS RED-FACED...
Pagham lost 2-1 against a spirited Rustington side tonight, the Division 2 side giving Carl's team a stern test, and much to ponder as the season's "proper" start looms...

30.07.11 THE LIONS DEFEATED AT St GEORGE's....
Pagham went down 3-2 away at Newport (IOW) FC,Scott Murfin & Michael Frangou's goals coming to nothing as John McKie struck twice and a Lions' own goal proved their undoing. Luke Cooper's reserve side drew 0-0 in the second game of the "double header"

25.07.11 PAGHAM ROCKED BY BOGNOR...
The Lions were beaten yet unbowed against Bognor tonight. A brace for Bognor from ex-East Preston striker Terry Dodds were just enough to beat an injury hit Lions side much changed from the previous Saturday

23.07.11 PAGHAM START NEW SEASON WITH A WIN...
Carl Stabler's new signings all put in good performances as Wessex League Moneyfields are beaten 2-1 in a tight game at Nyetimber Lane.
Two goals from Rashid gave the Lions a deserved win, making up for the fisticuffs that resulted in Neil Murfin having to leave the field with a facial injury

22.07.11. SOME OLD, SOME NEW, SOME BORROWED...
Pagham line up for tomorrow's friendly with Moneyfields with new signings Tom Broadbent, Ben Buckland and Alex Ward joining Phil Turner, Michael Frangou and Matt Wood all set to play some part in the game