PROMOTED Andover Lions could be in the hunt for backto-back league titles, according to manager John Smith.

The Lions boss will lead his team out for their first Hampshire Premier League Senior game on Saturday when they visit Portsmouth-based side Paulsgrove.

And Smith is optimistic that his promoted side can recreate last season’s title winning success following a strong pre-season campaign.

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Also in this week's sports pages:

- Town suffer narrow loss in their opening league game

- Whitchurch boss Carl Bennett hoping it will be third time lucky in the FA Cup

- Andover's winning run halted by title rivals Sarisbury

- Longparish look to bounce back from defeat

- Amport beaten again despite inspired mid-order fightback

- Andover Tennis A still in title race

- Mayor presents trophies to inclusive football team

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