Ambition adds up for Eastbourne Borough’s man from the bank

Last weekend the man at the heart of the Sports’ engine room completed his 100th game for the club – ironically with a frustrating defeat against Taunton Town. But Hammond insists there is no mid-table complacency at Priory Lane.

“We’ve not had a poor season by any means, but we aim to be right in there battling for a play-off place in the next couple of months. We are looking at it, say, a month at a time – we’ve got five games left in February and we need to win three of them at least. Four, even better. But the league is full of clubs capable of beating each other and it tends to go knock for knock."

“I’m thrilled to have reached the 100 mark. Of course my first season, 20-21 was curtailed, even though we were in second place when they called a halt. Then last season had all the momentum of the run to the play-offs. So I have really enjoyed my football at Borough. The spirit is terrific and I love playing in this side.