Young chefs and front of house competitors across the south descended on Eastleigh College’s three professional kitchens and East Avenue restaurant to take part in the southern regional heat of the Major Series 2020. This prestigious national competition, which has been running for over 20 years, is organised by fine stocks and sauces specialist, Major…
Goals from Cav Miley and Lewis Beale either side of half-time meant secured Eastleigh a place in the third round of the FA Trophy at The Silverlake Stadium in front of 718 spectators. Manager Ben Strevens made three changes to the team that was defeated by Hartlepool on Tuesday night as Ross Flitney was back…
Eastleigh confirmed last night that defender Rob Atkinson has left the club after agreeing a deal with Oxford United up until 2023. Following discussions with several football league teams, the overall package offered by the Sky Bet League One club was accepted. The club told the official website: ‘We would like to place on record…
Hartlepool secured their first win in four National League games with victory over Ben Strevens’ Eastleigh. The home side – without top scorer Gime Toure, who started a three-match ban after accepting a retrospective charge of violent conduct following the FA Cup third-round defeat at Oxford – were forced into an early change when defender…
Ethan Chislett scored twice as Aldershot claimed victory over Eastleigh. Chislett put the hosts ahead after 32 minutes, collecting the ball on the edge of the penalty area and firing a shot past goalkeeper Max Stryjek and into the top-right corner. The 21-year-old grabbed a second after the interval as he headed home a cross…
Tyrone Barnett headed a stoppage-time equaliser to snatch Eastleigh a 2-2 draw at Boreham Wood on Saturday. Former Peterborough striker Barnett struck in the first minute of time added on to deny Boreham Wood a fourth straight league win as Eastleigh extended their unbeaten league run to three matches. The hosts raced into an early…
Natalie Black – a Trade Commissioner and former Deputy Head of No 10 Policy Unit becomes a CBE. An MBE goes to HCC executive member and former Thornden pupil Peter Colenutt Two Chandler’s Ford residents have been honoured for their public service in the New Year Honours list the Cabinet Office has announced. Ms Natalie…
Third-placed Bromley dropped points at home and missed the chance to close the gap on National League leaders Barrow as they were beaten 3-2 by Ben Strevens’ Eastleigh. Barrow’s game against Solihull Moors was postponed, meaning Bromley could have moved level on points, but this defeat and second-placed Yeovil’s draw at AFC Fylde left them…
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College student Gus Banhire has been selected for the England Colleges Football Association (ECFA) National Team. The Barton Peveril student was selected as part of the 26-man squad following two trials in Bristol and Gloucester, on 1st and 10th November respectively. Banhire, who formerly attended The King’s School in Fair Oak,…
Eastleigh beat Yate Town 6-1 in the FA Trophy First Round using a mixture of senior and academy graduates at The Silverlake Stadium in front of 353 spectators. Despite the low attendance, it was a dominant display from the Spitfires booked a place in the FA Trophy Second Round. Manager Ben Strevens made seven changes…
The Council team that keeps Eastleigh Borough’s streets and open spaces clean and attractive has picked up two prestigious national awards. The Borough Council’s Street Cleansing team, part of its Direct Services operation, was again declared Best Overall Performer by the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) – for the ninth year running – at…
Substitute Chuma Anene’s double helped Crewe ease past National League Eastleigh to book a place in the FA Cup third round. The League Two promotion chasers’ progress to a home date with Barnsley was never in doubt in the Gresty Road replay. After making life uncomfortable for Crewe in the first game at the Silverlake…
Ebbsfleet moved off the bottom of the National League table after drawing 1-1 with 10-man Eastleigh but missed two penalties that cost them all three points at The Silverlake Stadium in front of 1,715 spectators. The visitors opened the scoring after five minutes when Myles Weston swept home from 10 yards. Ben Strevens’ Spitfires levelled…
It’s Panto Season, and if you love a good pantomime at Christmas, Dick Whittington at The Theatre Royal Winchester won’t disappoint – by Elaine Colley. This traditional family pantomime, was so much fun, full of jokes, original songs, audience participation and plenty of adult humor to! The pantomime, tells the story of a man who seeks his…
Relegation threatened Wrexham picked up a welcome 2-0 victory over Ben Strevens’ Eastleigh to move off the bottom of the National League at The Silverlake Stadium in front of 1,542 fans. Wrexham led on 16 minutes when Omari Patrick finished from close range after James Jennings’ precise cross. Patrick then calmly converted on 41 minutes…
