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COVENTRY'S joint boss Peter Oakes insists his side need to win at Eastbourne on Monday to cement their play-off place.Oakes believes the Brandon side are under pressure from Peterborough in the race for the top four.He said: "We can't rely on Peterborough losing their last two away matches, we've got to make sure we get the points. At the moment we seem to be a better team away than at home."

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 TALENTED teenager Shane Hazelden has signed for Newport's National League side after impressing for the juniors.The 16-year-old is coached by former rider Alan Mogridge and is a product of the Eastbourne academy.Newport co-promoter Nick Mallett said: "With our facilities, practice opportunities and National League team then the best British juniors are recognising that Newport is the place to be and that our future is bright."

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 5:

PREMIER LEAGUE: Berwick v King's Lynn 7pm, Edinburgh v Somerset 6.30, Stoke v Glasgow 7.30

NATIONAL LEAGUE: Rye House v Buxton 7pm

NATIONAL TROPHY: Weymouth v Plymouth 7.15

CUMBERLAND CLASSIC, Workington 7pm

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 6:

PREMIER LEAGUE: Glasgow v Birmingham 4pm, Newcastle v Rye House 6.30, Newport v Stoke 2.30

NATIONAL TROPHY: Mildenhall v Buxton 4pm

 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7:

SKY SPORTS ELITE LEAGUE: Belle Vue v Peterborough 7.30, Eastbourne v Coventry 7.30

PREMIER LEAGUE: Redcar v Sheffield 7.45

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8:

NATIONAL TROPHY: Isle of Wight v Plymouth 7.30