East Thurrock United unveil new chairman and vic-chairman
WE can now officially announce Steve Wiseman as the new East Thurrock United FC chairman.
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Thurrock sports organisations invited to apply for community emergency fund
AS the country deals with coronavirus (Covid-19), Sports England know sport and physical activity organisations are facing a hugely difficult period of time.
Essex County FA want you to nominate grassroots heroes
THE FA and McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards are back for 2020, and the Essex County FA are inviting online nominations at www.essexfa.com to celebrate the local football heroes, clubs and leagues who make a positive difference across their communities.
Football: All Essex County FA fixtures postponed until April
ALL Essex County FA Cup fixtures and coach education courses have been postponed until after Friday 3rd April in alignment with the professional game, following the Football Association’s statement regarding the Coronavirus outbreak.
Rugby: Thurrock U-14 side defeat Rochford
HOT on the heels of big wins v Harlow and Colchester, this Thurrock rfc u14 side took on a very useful Rochford RFC side at Oakfield on Sunday 8th March.
Time for Celebrate Essex “Footie Mum” nominations
IF you’d like to celebrate the valued female presence in local grassroots football then nominate someone for the Essex County FA’s #CelebrateEssex ‘Footie Mum’ award via the @EssexCountyFA Twitter account by Wednesday 11th March.
Football: Aveley hit four to go second
AVELEY got back to winning ways with a comprehensive victory against Basildon United on Monday night.
Former Thurrock resident wins rugby cup in Singapore
LEE Woollard of Grays played in the final of the Singapore Rugby Union Men’s National League last Saturday 7th March.
Football: Tilbury move to second in the league
TILBURY moved to second in the league with another impressive result against neighbours, Basildon United.
Football: East Thurrock go down battling
ON the face of it, a disappointing result for the Rocks, but in the end it was impossible to come away from the game without feeling immense pride for the players performance on an afternoon when the footballing gods were definitely not on their side.
Football: Grays Athletic lose seventh game in a row
GRAYS Athletic’s miserable run of form continued with a home defeat against Felixstowe & Walton United
Football: Aveley earn another solid point on the road
AVELEY once again took a solid point against Soham on Saturday afternoon.
Saturday Football Fixtures
ALL the borough teams have in many ways something to play for.
Football: East Thurrock too casual against Corinthian
ROCKS struggled to get going after conceding a scrappy goal inside the opening two minutes, on a chilly and ultimately disappointing night in Tolworth.
Football: Aveley take single point against Brentwood
COMING off the back of Saturday’s momentous energy and nerve-sapping FA Trophy quarter-final at Notts County it was perhaps not surprising that Aveley were unable to peak again in Monday night’s BetVictor clash against neighbours Brentwood – but you couldn’t fault the lack of effort reports Thurrock Nub News.
Essex Swimming Championships: Thurrock finish in Bronze medal position
THURROCK finished third overall at this year’s Essex Championships. Even though the top two teams had between 60-100% more swimmers, the quality of Thurrock’s swimmers was evident and a fantastic 3rd place was well deserved.
Half marathon challenge for college duo
TWO members of staff at South Essex College are taking part in the Brentwood Half Marathon to raise funds for charity.
Karate: Great success for Yamaguchi Goju-Kai
YAMAGUCHI Goju-Kai Grays did really well recently at the English Kyu Grade Championships in Cannock.
FA Trophy: Aveley not disgraced despite heavy defeat at Notts County
AVELEY went out but were not disgraced at Meadow Lane on Saturday afternoon.
Good luck to Aveley as they face Notts County in FA Trophy Quarter Final
AVELEY face Notts County in the quarter final of the FA Trophy at lunchtime on Saturday afternoon.
Football: East Thurrock boss Covo to stand down at end of season
EAST Thurrock United manager John Coventry has announced he is to leave the BetVictor Isthmian Premier Division side at the end of the season, after 13 years at the helm of one of the most remarkable stories in non-League football.
Thurrock Community Football Tournament 2020
Thurrock Community Football Tournament 2020. Full details on poster.
Rugby: T-Birds more than adequate in victory against Harrogate
THURROCK made the long journey to Harrogate to start the defence of their National Cup today.
Footballer from South Ockendon charged with sexual activity with a child
A BRADFORD City footballer has been charged with engaging in sexual activity with a child, police have confirmed.