Blues are the champions

SEAN DUFFY'S goal seven minutes from time crowned Rustington Football Club as Division 3 Champions on Tuesday night at Newhaven. It grabbed Blues a 2-2 draw, which was enough after Pease Pottage, the only side who could overtake them, drew 1-1 with Forest.

By The Newsroom

Published 18th Apr 2007, 16:40 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 01:07 BST

Blues were 2-0 down but goals from substitute Ryan Walton and Duffy secured the draw.

Manager Gareth Davies said: "'Im delighted. It's just reward for a special bunch of players. I'm proud of them all and they have got what they thoroughly deserve.

"It's a proud moment for the whole club and one which will go down in the club's history."

Blues will be presented with the Division 3 Trophy after their home match with Forest on Saturday (2pm kick-off).

RUSTINGTON: McCarthy; Butcher, Bibb, Neal, Oakes; Duffy, Morten, Butt, Withers; Moss, Smart. Subs: Walton (Morten 30), Nally (Moss 65), Cox (Hellen 75), Tomlinson, Webb.

For reaction from Rustington captain, Russ Tomlinson, see Thursday's Littlehampton Gazette.

Click here for pictures from Newhaven v Rustington.

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