Boss Gary goes to battle with Hastings
By David Richardson

GARY Elphick admits he didn’t expect the Hastings United revival to happen so soon – but now they must seize their chance at taking the Isthmian League South East title.
The 36-year-old took over as manager in November following the shock resignation of Chris Agutter.
Elphick had been playing for the U’s since 2019 and was approached by chairman Billy Wood to take the reins.
The centre-back had led Worthing to promotion out of Step 4, aged 29, as joint-boss with Jon Meeney three years earlier – and he’s not looked back since return...