DESPITE losing David Knight and Ryan Sammons to contentious red cards Blues showed grit and determination to withstand a late Felixstowe surge to record a win that kept them firmly in the playoff places.
Isthmian Premier League
Lewes 3 v 2 East Thurrock United
EAST Thurrock's promotion concerns continued with a defeat down at the Dripping Pan on Saturday afternoon.
Goals...
IF it's goals you want Grays are certainly the team to watch lately, their last three outings have seen eighteen goals hit the back of the net, Blues grabbing twelve . Last Saturday six goals were put past Romford and today another five saw Great Wakering on the receiving end, in between it was Blues on the receiving end conceding five at Barking.
Isthmian North
Aveley 1 v 0 Brentwood Town
AVELEY'S promotion bid continued with a close victory against local rivals Brentwood.
The winner was scored by George Sykes...
Isthmian Premier
Bishop's Stortford 4 v 1 East Thurrock United
EAST Thurrock United's struggles continued with a defeat to Bishop's Stortford on Saturday afternoon.
Goals by Mark...
BLUES bounced back after a disappointing run of defeats during the festive period with this efficient performance - recapturing their early season form they dispatched promotion chasing Dereham Town. Super sub Anointed Chukwu made sure of the points late in the game
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