Football - Non-League: Speare delight for Watson; SOUTHPORT.Byline: DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. BASSETT KEEPER Jamie Speare is set to complete his move to Southport before next Thursday's Conference North transfer deadline. The much-travelled Speare, 28, will join the Sandgrounders from Lancaster City, where he has been on a non-contract basis. And Haig Avenue Haig Avenue is a football stadium in Southport, England and is the home ground of Southport F.C.. The stadium now has a capacity of 6,008 people (1,884 seated, 4,124 standing) though the record attendance is 20,010 against Newcastle United F.C. boss Liam Watson is delighted by the forthcoming addition to the squad, and the competition for the number one jersey with long-serving stalwart Steve Dickinson that the newcomer'sarrival will create. 'It is what we need for the club to go forward, and obviously it is something we want all around the pitch,' said Watson. Table-topping Southport are at Conference North strugglers Ashton United today (1pm kick-off) looking t o avenge a shock 2-1 home defeat at the hands of the Manchester outfit early in the season CAPTION(S): CLIMBING HIGH: Southport captain Chris Price Chris Price (born 30 March 1960 in Hereford) is a former English footballer who played in the right-back position and was noted for his attacking runs. He began his career at home town club Hereford United where he quickly became the first choice right-back. (left) against Barrow last weekend |
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