Tilbury Football Club was thrown into chaos today after boss Graham Chester and several long serving members of the backroom staff were relieved of their duties.
“We were very unlucky last season and I thought we didn’t deserve what happened to us but this season, as a whole, we haven’t been good enough and it came home to roost tonight
A disappointing end to what has been an exceptional season for Thurrock, it has been a true rollercoaster of a ride for all their supporters with the highs seeing them in second place at beginning of February
Just under a thousand fans turned up at the New Rec to see the Blues play for the final time. Goals by Alex Osbourn and Asseny Cissoko ensured that a victory was the final triumph for the Blues.
Aveley made light work of Tonbridge in their final league game of the season to secure third spot in the league and a semi-final play off spot against Boreham Wood on monday night.
The Millermen need a point to qualify for the play offs and three to secure a home berth for the semi-finals after a truly amazing run in but a sad day for Grays as they leave the New Rec.
Tonight and as previously Thurrock played the better football had the greater possession but simply could not the ball into the net. Many chances were created but the finishing was either poor or saved by the Hampton keeper, Matt Lovett.
Dartford took an early lead through Rob Haworth, quickly wiped out by Ryan Edgar’s sizzling free-kick. An overhead kick by Billy Burgess gave the champions a 2-1 interval lead, only for Stanley to earn Millers a precious point in their play-off bid.
