Canning Town caused an upset on Saturday after they beat Southend Manor to reach the First Round of the FA Vase for the first time in their history. The game ended goalless after normal time and remained goalless during the thirty minutes of extra-time.
TILBURY produced a great comeback to win the game after being two behind inside nine minutes. Manager Gary Henty made a single change to his line up, with Neil Richmond replacing Wale Odedoyin in attack.
THIS may be a season for Grays Athletic in which every single point counts.
And so whilst many may see this as two points dropped, Blues fans may well be grateful to see the single point.
IN July, three weeks of football trials were held at St Clere's Secondary School to select the players that would represent Thurrock for the forthcoming season. Over 70 players from 37 Primary schools in Thurrock attended and eleven boys from nine different primary schools were selected.
Well-taken first-half goals from Afolabi Moronkesi and Max Watters were enough to seal a win for boss Graham Hall's Essex Under 18s side as they sampled their first taste of new-season action, defeating neighbours London 2-0 in a friendly at Barking FC's Mayesbrook Park.
