The 36-year-old kept three clean sheets in five league games, conceding only two goals over the month, as the Reds recorded three draws, a win and a loss in December.

And you can vote to crown Morris as December's stand out League Two player. To cast your vote for the long-serving goalkeeper please visit http://po.st/PFAVOTE

Voting starts at 11am, January 9 and closes at 8am, on January 10.

Morris has been nominated for the award alongside Crewe Alexandra's Daniel Powell, Swindon Town's Eoin Doyle, Salford City's Brandon Thomas-Asante, Bradford City's Anthony O'Connor and Colchester United's Harry Pell.

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Sussex Police is investigating after a crash involving what is believed to be a stolen vehicle in Partridge Green.

Police said a blue Kia Rio left the road and rolled on Church Road, close to the entrance of the tip, at 6.35am on Saturday, December 21.

A spokesperson said: "Police are appealing to any witnesses to the accident to try to establish who the driver and occupants were.

"The car is believed to have been stolen and may be linked to a burglary in Horsham.

"Two men, aged 22 and 33, were arrested on suspicion of aggravated vehicle taking, burglary and dangerous driving. Both were released under investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to report it to police online or call 101 quoting serial 315 of 21/12.

The 22-year-old, who began his a career at Gillingham, joined the Hornets last week from National League South side Concord Rangers.

Last season the forward bludgeoned 20 league goals in 25 games for East Grinstead Town in the Bostik South East, earning him a move to the Beach Boys in May 2019.

Cundle scored on his Hornets debut at play-off rivals Hornchurch on Saturday.

A breakneck Horsham counter attack ended in the striker coolly slotting past Urchins keeper Joe Wright to give the visitors a half-time lead.

Ultimately it was not enough for the Hornets, as goals from Ricky Hayles and Chris Dickson secured victory for the hosts, but Di Paola was impressed with the debutant.

He said: "For a starting point, I thought he did pretty well.

"We’ve got to be careful with him because he’s not played a lot of football but we were pretty pleased with what he’s done.

"He played alright in the first half but, like the rest of the boys, he didn’t get the chance to do a lot in the second half because of the way the game panned out."

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Horsham have struggled for goals of late.

The Camping World Community Stadium outfit have hit just seven goals in six league games stretching back to November 30.

In comparison, the six league fixtures before November 30 yielded 13 goals for the Hornets.

With Horsham struggling to hit the back of the net, Di Paola hoped Cundle could give the Yellows 'something different' in attack.

The Hornets manager added: "He knows where the back of the net is. He’s a young hungry player who wants to kick on in the game.

"It’s a good opportunity to freshen up the goals. We’re just not scoring enough.

"The last two months we’ve not created or scored enough so I just think he’s a decent option for a couple of months.

"Sometimes just a fresh option up top gives us something different to work with."

Pay and display parking charges in Chichester will rise for one year from April before being looked at again.

A public consultation into the increase attracted only 22 responses – 18 of which were objections – and at a meeting on Tuesday (January 7), members of the district council’s cabinet gave the nod.

The changes will see a three per cent increase – around 30p more for a four-hour stay – while charges at two of the busiest car parks – Little London and Baffins Lane  — will rise from £1.50 per hour to £2 per hour.

Season tickets in the city car parks will remain the same but in rural areas they will rise from £15 to £17.50 per month, and in Bosham from £17.50 to £20 per month.

Free evening parking will be unchanged.

Pay and Display charges have been frozen since 2018 and these increases could swell the council’s coffers by £320,000 by 2022.

A report to the committee said a full review of the prices – and another public consultation – would be held before any more increases were introduced in 2021-22.

Roy Briscoe (Con, Westbourne) said: “We’ve had a few people questioning whether this should go up but we’re talking about 30p on a four-hour stay.

“It’s not a lot – it’s less than 10p an hour.”

Penny Plant, cabinet member for environment, added: “If it wasn’t going to be so unpopular, I would have liked it to be much higher.”

The aim of the changes is to balance how the area’s car parks are used, encouraging drivers to head for the quieter ones,

Martyn Bell, cabinet member for growth, place and regeneration, said: “We regularly monitor how our car parks are being used and compare our prices to neighbouring authorities.

“With these modest changes, we still compare very favourably to other local authority areas in West Sussex for parking.”

He added: “Reviewing and amending our charges is important for a number of reasons.

“We recognise that some car parks are more popular than others, and these changes will help to better balance the use of our car parks.

“Car park charges help to pay for the upkeep, running, management and maintenance of our car parks, and we also recognise that parking charges set at the correct level can help to encourage sustainable forms of transport.

“Car park charges also help to control the flow of cars entering and exiting the car parks.

“This is really important to businesses, because if spaces are blocked for the whole day it prevents new customers from being able to park, to shop or use the local facilities.”

West Sussex County Council has been asked to drop plans to close one school, postpone plans to close a second and explore academy options for a third.

Members of the children and young person’s scrutiny committee were not happy with proposals for Stedham, Clapham & Patching and Rumboldswhyke schools, all of which face closure by September.

Stedham near Midhurst is already looking to join a federation, and members were told school leaders were worried about having to hurry the process to beat the council’s closure timeline.

Nigel Jupp, cabinet member for education and skills, was asked to take closure for Stedham off the table and instead help to progress the plans for federation.

As for Clapham & Patching near Worthing, a postponement was called for to help the school and officers explore all options available other than closure.

Things have looked bleak for Rumboldswhyke in Chichester, with the council seemingly set on closure.

But Jamie Fitzjohn (Con, Chichester South) hit out at the way the issue had been dealt with, accusing the council of pre-determination.

Mr Fitzjohn said an email had been sent to the Regional Schools Commissioner on June 14 which said the aim of the council was to close the school.

He told the meeting: “The decision was pre-determined and I don’t think that’s allowed.”

The committee asked Mr Jupp to look into academisation for Rumboldswhyke rather than closure.

There was applause from the public gallery as the recommendations were made – but the issue will be put to a meeting of the cabinet on Tuesday (January 14) where Mr Jupp and others are under no obligation to agree with them.

West Sussex Mind is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020 and it wants to raise £100,000 to mark this milestone, with help from other people and businesses who will be turning 50 this year.

The independent mental health charity works in Worthing, the Adur district, Littlehampton, Chanctonbury, Midhurst, Bognor and Chichester, providing information and support, while campaigning to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Debbie Watkins, community fundraising manager, said: “Turning 50 is such a milestone and people often want to mark this with a challenge, party or other occasion.

“We are asking anyone who would like to mark their big birthday this year by taking on a run, fitness challenge or having a party to also raise funds for our charity at the same time.

“Or, perhaps your business would like to link with us for 2020. We would be very grateful for the support. This year, we have set a £100,000 target and every contribution will help.

“The money will be used to reach more people with mental health support needs.”

West Sussex Mind has already kick-started its golden jubilee year by taking part in the RED January campaign, with more than 100 people signed up to be active every day of the month.

Activities planned during the year include the opening of a new out-of-hours mental health support service in Worthing town centre, a new anti-stigma Open Minds project called Moving Minds, a 1970s disco, a supporters event in Midhurst, art exhibitions, a fish and chips supper, quiz and runners in various races, including the Worthing 10k in June.

Other ideas for the 50 for 50 campaign include running for 50 minutes, baking 50 cakes, cycling 50 laps and selling 50 items, either at a car boot sale or online.

The charity was started in Worthing in 1970 as Mind and this later merged with Arun Mind. Then, in 2013, Worthing and Arun Mind joined with Chichester Mind, to become Coastal West Sussex Mind.

Last year, the charity expanded again by merging with The Corner House in Southwick and was renamed West Sussex Mind, based at The Gateway, in Durrington Lane, Worthing.

To find out more about the anniversary year activities or the Open Minds anti-stigma project, email commsadmin@westsussexmind.org or call 01903 277000.

As always, for mental health support, call the same number or email info@westsussexmind.org.

To find out more about the work of the charity, visit www.westsussexmind.org

Bognor have tied down keeper Amadou Tangara with a new extended contract – and are now turning their attentions to the possibility of a couple more new recruits.

Tangara, 27, put pen to paper after an impressive spell since joining the club in October. The deal should keep him at Nyewood Lane until the end of next season.

But after beginning the new year with back-to-back home defeats to Worthing and Margate, the Rocks are now thinking of strengthening in other positions.

Another defender – who many think is needed after centre-half Joe Cook was recalled from his Bognor loan spell by Havant – and a striker could be on the shopping list.

Cook’s loss has coincided with back-to-back home defeats to Worthing and Margate and coach Robbie Blake highlighted the importance of players like Cook, but pointed out it was difficult to get that type of quality player at the club.

Rocks manager Jack Pearce said Tangara’s new deal was a boost but work to improve the squad was ongoing.

“He’s a fine keeper and has become very popular at the club for both his performances on the pitch and his affable manner,” said Pearce. “We’re delighted to get this commitment from him as we try to build.

“We’re constantly trying to improve the squad within the financial parameters we have in place and this won’t change as we try to push once more.”

Blake said: “To push on to being in the top six, we need a better squad and it isn’t easy to get players in like Joe Cook. It’s hard to always bring in the that quality and better.

“He’s gone back and is getting man of the match pretty much most weeks, that’s hard to come by and isn’t easy to get here.”

Bognor now have two more tough assignments ahead – they go to Leatherhead in the league on Saturday and Folkestone in the league cup on Tuesday.

The Rocks were 5-1 victors when Leatherhead visited Nyewood Lane earlier in the season but the Tanners are now two places above Bognor in the table. Despite the scoreline in the first match, Blake knows this will be a difficult game for his side.

He said: “They’re flying so it will be hard for us and the last result (at Bognor) did not represent their performance.

“They should have got more out of it and will be a real handful this time around to make sure they don’t get a repeat scoreline.”

Even though Bognor have dropped points and slipped further away from the play-offs in their past two outings, Blake insisted this weekend’s game did not make it any more significant.

Blake added: “I don’t think the Margate result changes much in terms of needing more of a win at Leatherhead.

“We will get up for the game as normal but if we aren’t on top of it we could get extremely punished as they have very good players.”

Leatherhead are five points clear of Bognor but the Rocks have a game in hand over their fellow play-off hopefuls.

On Tuesday Leatherhead were 2-1 winners at Wingate and Finchley.

Next Tuesday’s visit to Folkestone has been rearranged after being washed out before Christmas. The Rocks will also face Invicta in a league game the following Saturday.

The Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex has said she was ‘saddened’ to learn Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were stepping back as senior members of the royal family.

The royal couple made the decision after ‘many months of reflection and internal discussions’ and plan ‘to carve out a progressive new role within this institution’ – according to a statement released on social media last night. Read more here

Mrs Susan Pyper, HM Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, said: “I am saddened to learn that TRH The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have decided to step back from being senior members of the Royal Family, and would like to wish them well as they develop their new role in the future.”

In their statement, Harry and Meghan said they plan to ‘work to become financially independent while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen’ and will divide their time between the United Kingdom and North America. 

After being made the Duke and Duchess of Sussex by the Queen following their marriage, the couple undertook a tour of the county, with thousands of people lining the streets of Sussex to see them. Click here to find out more about their visit.

Mrs Pyper was appointed Lord-Lieutenant for the county by Her Majesty The Queen upon the retirement of Hugh Wyatt CVO in 2008. The Lord-Lieutenant’s primary duty is to uphold the dignity of the Crown and is Her Majesty’s personal representative in the county. 

The office of Lord-Lieutenant is centuries old, dating back to the reign of Henry VIII when the role was substantially a military one. 

Today, as an entirely unpaid voluntary structure comprising the Lord-Lieutenant, the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, the High Sheriff and a number of deputy lieutenants, the lieutenancy provides a focus for the county’s identity and the promotion of civic, commercial, voluntary and social activities within its borders.

Midfielder Aaron Mooy sustained a knee injury in training and has been rated at less than 50-50 to play against Carlo Ancelotti's team.

It's a blow for Graham Potter as Mooy, who is on a season-long loan from Huddersfield, has been one of Albion's best performers this season, particularly over the hectic festive period.

The 29-year-old Australian international also scored the club's December goal of the month with an excellent strike during his man of the match display in the crucial 2-0 win over Bournemouth.

He was rested for last week's FA Cup loss against Sheffield Wednesday with a view to keeping him fresh for the Premier League clash at Everton.

Potter said, "He has had a knock in training and hasn't trained for the last couple of days. We have to see how he is for the weekend. I would say he is less than 50-50."

Dan Burn is also unavailable following a fractured shoulder after a heavy collision with Reece James in the 1-1 draw against Chelsea on New Year's Day. Burn is said to be making good progress following his operation and will hope to be back after the winter break in February.

Jose Izquierdo (knee) remains a long-term absentee and Potter was reluctant to put a time scale on his return. The head coach also said he can't guarantee he will be back this season.

On the plus side, Solly March has recovered from a groin operation and has trained well this week. He was close to making the team against Sheffield Wednesday but is now in contention for Everton.

Potter added, "He has trained well and there is a chance he will be involved in the squad. He (Solly) has had an okay season but there is more to come from him."

Sussex has an abundance in goal scorers - and we have some prolific ones this season.

Here is a list of players who have scored ten or more goals in their respective leagues for Sussex teams from the National League South down to the SCFL Division 2. Thanks to photographers Graham Lehkyj, Andy Pelling, Jon Rigby, Derek Martin, Chris Hatton, Mike Skinner, Ron Hill, Stephen Goodger, Tommy McMillan and Steve Robards

Strong concerns about road safety were voiced by Arun councillors about proposed operating conditions for a future convenience store occupier of the former Ship Inn pub in Aldwick.

The premises, which is currently empty having been briefly run as a Morrisons, could re-open as a One Stop store, a prospect that has attracted vocal opposition from campaigners hoping for the return of a community pub.

One Stop has applied to change the planning conditions set in 2014 for the previous occupier so it can increase the number of deliveries from 21 to 36 a week and alter the permitted delivery hours.

However this application was not supported by Arun District Council’s development control committee yesterday (Wednesday January 8), with members overwhelmingly backing a deferral so an independent road safety audit can be carried out as well as to receive more information on vehicle tracking.

A number of councillors took issue with the proposal to allow large delivery lorries to park on the road itself as an alternative to unloading in the car park.

They felt this would mean insufficient road width for two vehicles to safely pass each other.

They also heard how there were plans to narrow the parking bays on the other side of the road and put in a pedestrian crossing point, something that should have been done when the former pub was first opened as a convenience store.

Roger Beam, chairman of the Friends of the Ship Inn, suggested West Sussex County Council had ‘not adequately considered the road safety dangers’, adding: “At some point you have to say enough is enough.”

Officers argued that a ‘mild inconvenience’ of two vehicles not being able to pass if a lorry was parked outside the store would not warrant a reason for refusal.

They also pointed out how 15 extra deliveries a week was slightly more than an average of two a day.

But Hugh Coster (Ind, Aldwick East) felt this was a significant 71 per cent increase and argued it would be impossible for two vehicles to pass with a lorry parked up.

He also raised the effect on visibility for drivers exiting the car park.

Cllr Coster added: “This all seems hugely unsafe to me.”

Jacky Pendleton felt the proposals would turn a village street into an industrial environment, while Martin Lury thought the changes would lead to road ‘chaos’ and a traffic ‘nightmare’.

Neil Crowther, the council’s group head of planning, said: “This application, like many applications we deal with, is not perfect and not an improvement on the existing situation but that’s not to say it should be refused.”

Ricky Bower then proposed a deferment and this was accepted by the rest of the committee.

Meanwhile an application for signage for One Stop Stores at the former Ship Inn at Aldwick has been submitted to Arun.

The plans include externally and internally illuminated fascia and projecting or hanging signs for One Stop Stores at Aldwick Street.

The signs are aluminium with a blue logo on a red background.

To find out more about the plans and see images go to the Arun District Council planning portal at www.arun.gov.uk/weekly-lists using reference AW/337/19/A.

Funding to crack down on criminal landlords across the Arun district has been made available by the Government.

Although the majority of landlords provide decent homes for tenants, a small majority are breaking the law by offering unsafe or inadequate accommodation.

Government funding will be used by councils to take enforcement action against these landlords and advise tenants of their housing rights.

Arun will be one of the areas to benefit, as it submitted a joint bid with other West Sussex councils.

The proposal is to commission the Building Research Establishment to undertake modelling of the private rented sector housing stock using a variety of data sources in order to identify Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) including those that should be but are not licensed, provide energy efficiency information for enforcing/tackling minimum energy efficiency standards legislation and also using their housing health cost calculator which will help evidence the savings that can be achieved for the NHS by private sector housing interventions.

Arun’s share of the fund is £34,001.

A council spokesman said: “It will enable the private sector housing team to identify where high-risk properties are located allowing targeted investigations, interventions and enforcement action to take place in accordance with the relevant enforcement policy.”

Landlords must apply for a mandatory HMO licence if their property is occupied by five or more people in two or more households and they share facilities.

It is a criminal offence to operate a licensable HMO without a valid licence.

Landlords can contact the council if they are subject to this legislation by visiting www.arun.gov.uk/hmo or calling 01903 737755.

Robert Jenrick, the Government’s Housing Secretary, said: “This Government will deliver a better deal for renters.

“It’s completely unacceptable that a minority of unscrupulous landlords continue to break the law and provide homes which fall short of the standards we rightly expect – making lives difficult for hard-working tenants who just want to get on with their lives.

“Everyone deserves to live in a home that is safe and secure and the funding announced today for the South East will strengthen councils’ powers to crack down on poor landlords and drive up standards.”

Although the majority of landlords provide decent homes for tenants, a small majority are breaking the law by offering unsafe or inadequate accommodation.

Government funding will be used by councils to take enforcement action against these landlords and advise tenants of their housing rights.

The Chichester district will be one of the areas to benefit, as it submitted a joint bid with other West Sussex councils.

A spokesperson for Chichester District Council said: ‘We’re really pleased that our joint bid for funding with other West Sussex District and Borough authorities has been successful.

“As a council, we are always working to improve the standard of housing in the Chichester district therefore we will be using this funding to commission a housing stock condition modelling survey and private rented sector identification project, which will aid us to appropriately direct our future resources.”

Robert Jenrick, the Government’s Housing Secretary, said: “This Government will deliver a better deal for renters..It’s completely unacceptable that a minority of unscrupulous landlords continue to break the law and provide homes which fall short of the standards we rightly expect – making lives difficult for hard-working tenants who just want to get on with their lives.

“Everyone deserves to live in a home that is safe and secure and the funding announced today for the South East will strengthen councils’ powers to crack down on poor landlords and drive up standards in the private rented sector for renters across the country.”

Some industries have a significantly higher earning power than others, with a number of roles currently offering a salary of more than £132k per year, according to new data compiled by Indeed. The job site analysed thousands of full-time roles advertised across its platform to reveal the jobs that are currently the highest paid in the UK. How does your wage compare to the average salary of these high earning roles?

A climate emergency officer is set to be hired by Chichester District Council.

Following the declaration of a climate emergency last summer, the council’s environment panel has developed an initial action plan, which sets out a carbon reduction target of ten per cent year on year until 2025 within the district.

The plan also outlines key actions that can be taken by the council in order to help address climate change, including: the delivery of measurable carbon reduction in new developments and through the council’s own operations, sourcing funding for reduced carbon initiatives, promoting lifestyle changes such as energy reduction and the use of renewable energy sources, developing local plans for reducing food waste, identifying opportunities for increased tree planting and promoting sustainable transport.

On Tuesday (January 7) the council’s cabinet has also put forward a recommendation to full council that a climate emergency officer be appointed to develop the plan for delivery from autumn 2020.

Penny Plant, cabinet member for the environment, said: “We all have a very important part to play in helping to preserve our beautiful district.

“In our role as a district council, we are keen to take whatever steps we reasonably can to address climate change within the work that we do. By adopting a focused action plan, we have reached another key milestone in our bid to tackle climate change.

“Carbon reduction is already a key focus in many areas of the council’s work. New policies are currently being proposed to set standards for sustainable construction, energy efficiency and water usage in new developments through the local plan review. Policies for sustainable drainage, flooding and wildlife corridors also form part of this work.

“The council’s Air Quality Action Plan also aims to reduce carbon emissions through the development of new walking and cycling infrastructure and the installation of electric vehicle charging points across the district.

“Reducing carbon emissions is an urgent but complicated issue. However, we are confident that the implementation of our action plan will have a positive impact on our district, and its residents, workers and visitors.

“The measures delivered as part of the plan will help us to reduce carbon emissions in our area, while also demonstrating how local action can contribute to achieving the national climate emergency target of zero net carbon by 2050.”

Chichester’s Lib Dems welcomed the approval of an initial climate emergency action plan and also applauded the acceptance of their policy for employing a full-time climate emergency officer.

Jonathan Brown, shadow spokesman for the environment, said: “I am delighted that the budget proposal we made in March this year has finally been accepted. We are already dangerously behind the curve so it is great to see cross party support for serious action.

“It demonstrates the influence councillors can have, even from opposition, and shows that the election of a more politically balanced and diverse council in May is leading to positive change.

“It is true that Chichester District cannot achieve its target without a much greater sense of urgency and a willingness to act upon the scientific evidence by central government. But it is right that we set ourselves the target both of rapidly reducing carbon emissions from the council’s own operations and leading the wider community in doing the same.

“I am however concerned by the cabinet’s apparent acceptance that the government’s target of achieving net-zero emissions nationally by 2050 is sufficient. It is not. We must press the government to do much more and much faster.”

The 33-year-old has played 14 games for the Glovers since joining in September, scoring five goals.

The decision to extend Smith’s loan was one that was made by both head coach John Yems and the board.

The extension gives midfielder the chance to get some more important minutes under his belt in the starting eleven – something Crawley Town couldn’t necessarily guarantee, once Smith has returned from his current injury which has seen him not play for over a month.

The head coach and the board feel as though they have enough options in the squad.

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The club holds a years option on Smith’s contract and will be reviewing this in May at the end of the season.

The board has asked the fans to continue to support the club in their endeavours to ensure that Yems and the players finish the season as strongly as possible.

Midfielder Jack Powell has been recalled from his loan spell at Aldershot Town

Powell, 24, has made 20 appearances for the Shots scoring three goals and returned to training with Yems' squad today.

Di Paola believes that the increase in reports of abuse at Premier League games has begun to trickle down to the lower levels of the game.

He explained: “If you go and watch the Premier League, you have people just screaming abuse at the pitch and it’s one of the things I don’t like about it.

“What I like about non-league is that it’s pretty friendly, but in the last few games, for whatever reason, maybe it’s because they’re top of the table games, there’s just been needless abuse.

“It’s non-league, we do it for the enjoyment of the game. Normally you get quite humorous comments from the crowd, we’ve always had that, and I don’t mind, they’re quite funny.”

Di Paola continued: “I’ve always quite liked the environment at non-league grounds but I’ve noticed a lot more aggressive abuse.

“If that’s what someone wants to do, pay £10 and shout abuse at a random person on a football pitch then it’s up to them. Maybe it’s the way the world’s going, but this is society in general, it’s not just non-league now.”

He continued: “It’s a shame that people feel like, just because they’re behind a barrier, they can shout abuse at players, physios and management.”

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In response to one incident during the Hornchurch game he said: “If you’re in the mix for something which the opposition are trying to win, then maybe they’ll give you abuse, but it’s not just abuse to me.

“It’s abuse to players and our physio. There’s been two or three times (this season) where there’s been really sexist comments, I just think it’s so needless when there’s loads of female physios in the league.”

Di Paola hopes the local interest in the club doesn’t attract the same kind of language.

He said: “Maybe it’s because of the bigger crowds but let’s hope we don’t encourage that because if we start getting bigger gates, I certainly don’t want to see people like that coming to football, I’d rather see 200 people at our games, if they’re all just nice people.

“But that’s one of the good things about Horsham. Our support is generally polite and good-natured.”

In October, fellow BetVictor Premier Division side Haringey Borough walked off in an FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie against Yeovil Town after some of their players allegedly suffered racist abuse from the visiting fans.

Horsham stood in solidarity with the North London club, wearing T-shirts carrying an anti-racism message when they faced off in the FA Trophy a week after.

It has been dismissed - and probably rightly so - as "noise" that surrounds all clubs at this crazy time of year.

But it does beg the question: How much is Neal Maupay worth and if the bid was genuine, would Brighton be tempted to part with a striker they snapped up for £16m just six short months ago?

A return of £24m in less than a year would certainly tempt those who have to balance the books - particularly as Brighton reported losses of £21.2m for 2018/19 season. A healthy profit on Maupay would clear that in one swoop, with a few shekels left over.

The French-born striker has seven Premier League goals so far and hit the target 28 times in all competitions last season for Brentford.

At 23, Mauapy has plenty of scope for improvement and fits Brighton's general transfer policy of buying younger players - such as Leandro Trossard and Adam Webster - with enormous potential for around the £20m mark.

A couple of good seasons at the top level is hugely beneficial for the club on the pitch, while elsewhere the money men will be hoping their possible sell-on value sky rockets. Especially if you consider Newcastle paid £40m for Joelinton and West Ham parted with £45m for Sébastien Haller.

It's a business model that makes sense and - if the recruitment is correct - it can sustain a club in the Premier League, while at the same time making healthy profits. Southampton have been doing it for years.

It has caused Saints fans many anxious moments as at times they have flirted with relegation but they continue to hold their own in the Premier. Brighton state they have loftier ambitions than to merely tread water at the top level and aim to establish themselves as a top 10 club.

That would surely mean refusing the first big offer that comes in for the likes of Maupay - as they did for Lewis Dunk last season.

Nobody at the club today took the Maupay gossip seriously and it would indeed seem very odd to see him depart so soon.

The striker, who is eligible to play for France or Argentina, could easily go on to get between 10-15 goals this season. He copes well with the physical demands and is pretty fiery on the pitch.

He does not have blistering pace but is certainly fast enough to cause problems and at times this season his finishing has been excellent.

Under Graham Potter, he is playing in a team that likes to create chances and the head coach has trusted him to lead the line. So much so Florin Andone and Jurgen Locadia were allowed to depart on loan and Glenn Murray - Albion's top scorer for the past two seasons - has hardly featured.

If Maupay can get to 15 this campaign, and then match that again next season, £40m may not seem so ridiculous after all - it may even be quite cheap.

Residents have laid flowers and messages in Sussex where an 18-year-old was tragically stabbed to death.

Pictures show a handwritten note tied up close to the crime scene inviting locals to go and light a candle for Ollie Wells who tragically died after being stabbed at a house in Elphick Road, Newhaven, on Monday night (January 6). A teenager has been charged with his murder. Chloe Ripley, a former foster sister, has set up a GoFundMe to help Ollie have the best send off. She writes: "Me and my family all loved Ollie dearly. He lived with my mum for a short while whilst waiting for a foster home.. he was one of my brother's best friends.. the money raised will go straight to the organiser of his funeral. To help with the cost! Ollie was a loveable boy he had the best personality and was so kindhearted, he didn't have the best start in life and now he's gone we need to give him the send off he deserves. Donate what you can to help with the cost of his funeral." Chloe is hoping to raise £4,000 and has received donations totalling £230 so far. To make a donation, visit www.gofundme.com/f/help-ollie-have-the-best-send-of?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unknown&utm_campaign=comms_r5zz+help-ollie-have-the-best-send-of.

Two more suspects have been arrested by police investigating the death of a young Henfield man.

The body of 24-year-old Billy Henham from Henfield was discovered at a building in North Street, Brighton, on January 2 after officers attended the property following a report of concerns for a person. Read more here
A spokesman said: "A 19-year-old man from Croydon and a 25-year-old man of no fixed address were arrested on Thursday (January 9) on suspicion of murder. They are in custody.

"An 18-year-old man from Greenwich, a 16-year-old boy of no fixed address, and a 26-year-old man from Hove were also arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday, January 3.

"They have all been questioned and released on conditional bail. The 18-year-old is on bail until January 28, the 16-year-old boy is on bail until January 27 and the 26-year-old man is on bail until January 29."

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Geldart from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, who is leading the investigation, said: “Billy tragically died of his injuries following an assault and I extend my condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the building in North Street or knows of anyone who was there, from 6pm on New Year's Eve until 5.30pm on Thursday, January 2."

Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to report online or call 101, quoting Operation Gatling or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.