Kirkwood returns to Rebels, but Budd joins Hillians
Kirkwood last played for Worthing in the 2008-09 season and has since played for Lewes, Whitehawk and Eastbourne Town, but White is delighted to have him back at the club.
He said: “I’ve tried to sign Scott a couple of times before and, although I’m disappointed that Darren’s gone, Scott’s arrival offsets that and he’s a big signing for us.
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Hide Ad“Scott is just what we need. He scores goals from midfield and we didn’t score enough goals from midfield last season.
“It’s a shame to lose Darren but stuff like that happens this time of season – players come and players go.”
Kirkwood twice reached the Ryman League Division 1 South play-offs while with Rebels previously, in the 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons, scoring 22 goals during the two campaigns.
Budd will team up with Ryan McBride at Hillians after Rebels’ 25 goal top-scorer from last season joined Worthing’s Ryman League Division 1 South rivals last week.
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Hide AdRebels have announced their pre-season friendly fixtures as well as the fact that match admission prices for next season have been frozen.
Entry for adults will remain at £9, £5 for concessions and £4 for children under-16, although they will be free if accompanied by a paying adult.
The early bird admission also remains, which sees £2 off entrance prices when arriving more than an hour before kick-off
Fixtures: July 14, Lewes (H, 3pm); 17, Worthing United (H, 7.45pm); 21, Winchester City (a, 3pm); 24, Hassocks (a, 7.45pm); August 1, Brighton & HA (H, 7.45pm); 4, Whitehawk (a, 3pm); 10, Bognor Regis (a, 7.45pm).