THURROCK Harrier’s athlete Ruby Bridger, from Hathaway Academy, represented England in the Schools International Pentathalon held in Glasgow on Friday (10th ) along with U15G team members from Cheshire and Kent; the England U15G team won their competition proudly winning gold medals.
UPMINSTER started well, keeping possession for most of the opening 10 minutes. Thurrock won the ball a few times and made some decent runs, but Upminster's defence stood firm and kept their opponents at bay. After 15 minutes, Upminster's discipline and patience was rewarded with a try – Bradley Brooker passed out of a ruck to Josh Outen, Josh returned the ball a few yard later and Brad ran through to score Upminster's first try of the day.
IT was quite a decision for James Webster to move from Bostik Premier side Brightlingsea Regent to Aveley.
The Millers are sitting third from bottom...
A LACKLUSTRE second half display was enough to end Blues recent unbeaten run and yet at half time although a goal down to a Gilbey penalty they showed enough to suggest they could salvage something from the contest. It was to no avail as Canvey had other ideas characterised by an increase in tempo which Blues just did not have an answer to
IT was certainly a case of quality over quantity this year, with a disappointing entry mirroring other similar events across the country. But amongst the cars there was a Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser from Gary Lee,
A 1st versus 2nd league match, experience versus youth contest, a battle between a team that has played together for years against a newly formed side and what a match its was.
