Allan Pike

We have a lot of people to thank to get us where we are today. Firstly, thank you @bobbyjohn86 and @SufcNorthants, without your inspiration, support and guidance we wouldnt be here today Thank you to @sussexsundayfl, you've done everything you can to ensure we're here

Thank you to @SussexCountyFA and @jadeharkerphoto who have guided us to #facharterstatus and support mens mental health. Thank you to @JohnHenrySport who have been able to supply our highly bespoke and sentimental match day kit and training wear.

Thank you to everyone at Firefly, especially Ashlea, Dan & Vic. Supporting us and @SandsUK in memory of their beautiful baby boy Jacob Not to forget our player sponsors, who we are planning a game with on May 17th

Thank you to @talkSPORT and @producerjoe1 for shining a light on our club and helping us raise awareness and #breakthesilence by sharing our story and journey on national radio. Thank you to local media @brightonargus, @Shoreham_Herald and @BrightonIndy for sharing our stories

Thank you to @charliehedges, @gregjames and @BBCR1 for granting our festive feeling and @OfficialBHAFC for letting us train at their amazing elite training centre. Thank you @rioferdy5 for your kind words, we really hope to get you involved in a game some day

Thank you @LogoSportswear and @kieranridley5 at @GRTeamwear for stepping in and providing amazing kit and personalisation when we needed it quickly Thank you to @FootballFoundtn, @Sport_England & @OneFamilySocial for your generous grants ensuring we can keep our club accessible

Thank you to all the other Sands United founders for your support and advice. A special mention to @SufcStockport, @SandsUtdSolent and @KentSandsUnited. What you've all achieved at your club has inspired us to get to where we are now. @TaffyLang for creating first class content

Thank you to everyone getting involved with our first ever conference and tournament. To all the local county grounds that have donated their pitches, referees who have waived their fee and opposition who great us every week with words or support and adulation.