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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tilbury FC goes for goal with plans for £5 million investment in Tilbury submitted to Thurrock Council
TILBURY Football Club and Apex Platinum Investments are delighted to announce that their proposals for a £5 million investment in modern and purpose-built facilities at Tilbury Football Club have been submitted to Thurrock Council. In line with planning rules, they hope to receive a decision on the proposals this summer.
Essex FA issue heading advice to Thurrock footballers
THE Football Association have announced updated Heading Guidance for all age groups between Under 6s and Under 18s, in association with the Irish and Scottish FAs.
Football: Late show by Tilbury earns three vital points,
THE Dockers left it late but grabbed another three valuable points away at Histon on Saturday afternoon.
Football: Last minute goal earns Aveley key point
A LAST minute goal ensured honours were even at this top of the table clash on Saturday afternoon.
Football: Grays Ath defeated by league leaders Maldon
GRAYS Ath did their best to compete with league leaders Maldon and Tiptree.
Football: East Thurrock fall at home to Cray
EAST Thurrock’s promotion chances took a tumble with a home defeat against high-flying Cray Wanderers.
Saturday Football Results
LATE show and great show by the Dockers. Important draw for Aveley but defeats for Grays Ath and East Thurrock.
Football: East Thurrock maintain promotion challenge
ON a night where only the brave (or foolhardy) ventured out, football showed its wonderful unpredictability as Covo’s heavily depleted, threadbare Rocks side stunned the high riding Robins with a display of total commitment to the cause.