James Bunn came on for Jack West in the 63rd minute and five minutes later got that second goalas he found a little bit of space on the right hand side of the box and thumped it high into the back of the Forest net.
Now they have plumped for young and energetic manager, Justin Gardner who comes to the club with lots if ideas and determination. You have the feeling that consolidation will be the key for the club. Get to Christmas and take it from there. They will clearly look to be competitive with the favourites such as AFC Sudbury and Brentwood.
You get the impression that Covo has the route map for the season all laid out. The Rocks had a very impressive second half to the season. The team were never cowed by teams in the top half of the division or those teams in the Conference South.
Thurrock have not won an opening league game fixture since 2002, but manager Mark Stimson stated that it's a long haul to the end of the season in April next year, so whilst he would love to end that record it's important to remember that there are 41 other league games.
Can Jack West score over twenty? The strong bustling striker certainly has presence and has impressed in pre-season but lets hope he stays the course. James Bunn was a great addition to the team with his guile and wit. Perhaps this will be an ensemble that will blend together to bang the ball in when the time is right.
The defeat was Aveley’s fourth in their last five pre-season games, but Gardner wasn’t too concerned after the final whistle, saying that the important thing is the performance this coming Saturday when Aveley open their league campaign at home to Maldon & Tiptree.
Banbury had slightly the better of the opening and got the breakthrough on 27 minutes Adam Confue picked up the ball in the middle of the field and burst through the centre and with just the goalkeeper to beat he did so convincingly from just inside the penalty area.
Belhus bridged the age gap to win this Sunday friendly against Dartfordians at North Stifford. Belhus skipper for the day Peter Clark won the toss and together with his fellow 40 plus opener Richard Waters set about posting a first wicket partnership of 185. Waters graciously retired out on 101 in an innings sprinkled with boundaries (15 x 4's and 2 x 6's).
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE of Grays Athletic has been charged with conspiracy to commit violence. Andy Swallow, 52, Biscayne Avenue, London, was charged on Wednesday 8th August with conspiracy to commit violent disorder.
Holland chased down a speculative long ball over the top and managed to barge his way past the covering Thurrock defender, winning a ball he no right to win. Holland’s hard graft put him clear of the back line and through on goal and with Thurrock ‘keeper, David Hughes, a long way from his line, Holland had the presence of mind to chip the ball over the goalkeeper with an exquisite finish to level the scores.
With fifteen minutes remaining, Thompson had a great chance as he was slipped in by Jake Hall. His shot was palmed onto the bar by the keeper, which he gathered on the rebound.
