23/4/10

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This is it. Tomorrow, the fate of Lewes will be decided at the Beveree Stadium when the Rooks take on Hampton & Richmond Borough

An improved run of recent form saw Lewes move out of the relegation zone for the first time since August Bank Holiday last Saturday, but defeat in their final game in hand against Bath on Tuesday still mean's the side's future in the balance.

Worcester City, who are in 20th place, host Eastleigh tomorrow. Currently two points behind Lewes, City know that they need to win to stay up and hope Lewes don't beat Hampton.

A Lewes win tomorrow guarantees the Rooks remain in Blue Square South for another season regardless of the result at St George's Lane. A draw or defeat will be good enough for Lewes if Worcester fail to win, although a draw for Lewes and a win for Worcester would keep City up on goal difference.

There are many permutations but both managers will be sending their team out with the same instruction - to get three points. Lewes boss Steve Ibbitson and the players would love to see as many Rooks fans at the game as possible tomorrow for the short journey to Middlesex to help the team achieve that objective. Directions to the Beveree are here.

Lewes have had a memorable season, sometimes for all the wrong reasons, but for 90 minutes (+ stoppage time) tomorrow, the Rooks can secure what some might say would be the club's greatest achievement  - avoiding relegation during a season in which the club's very existence was under serious threat.

Come On You Rooks.