Rocks can have a sweet 16
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They ended the old year with a 4-0 thumping of old rivals Lewes to complete their first double over the Rooks for many decades.
They aim to start the new year with more Sussex-derby success when they go to Howell’s old team Burgess Hill on Saturday.
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Hide AdThe Boxing Day victory was a timely one, coming after a run of five league games in which Bognor took only one point.
It keeps them in and around the pack of clubs chasing promotion and sets them up for a hectic January in which they are due to play eight games in three different competitions.
As well as six league matches, the Rocks go to Eastbourne Town in the Sussex Senior Cup next Tuesday and have an FA Trophy second-round home tie against Altrincham or Leamington on Saturday 16.
Howell is content with the season so far and does not accept the view of some fans that the squad needs a host of new faces.
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Hide AdPraise for the Rocks has come from the next boss to take them on – Burgess Hill manager Ian Chapman.