Included in the Iron squad were former Aveley players Michael Alaile, Ryan Doyle, Sam Holloway, Martin Tuohy and Sean Francis but it is yet to be seen whether any of them will make the grade.
A goal in each half was enough to secure a well a earned victory for Ryman Premier side Billericay Town against a less than enthusiastic Thurrock side.
NOW THERE is a curious headline. Are we about to say something about three score years and ten or did Mr and Mrs Lincoln christian their footballing son Abraham.
A below par performance, from what looks likely to be the Thurrock squad for this coming season allowed the buoyant visitors to take advantage of some bad defensive errors and punished them with goals.
However, the second-half was just six minutes old when the Fleet got themselves back on level terms. Tyrone Sealey, on as a substitute for Carlos, intercepted a loose pass on the halfway line and ran 40 yards before unselfishly squaring for Ginty to smash into an empty net.
The score line may not impress the Thurrock supporters but Thurrock once again but on a fine display of football in the first 45 minutes and could easily have been 3-0 ahead with a little more luck.
Thurrock’s goal came in the thirteenth minute with a wonder strike from midfielder Matt Bodkin, the ball was being played around the West Ham half and little danger appeared but as the ball was passed to Bodkin he volleyed a lob shot from 25 plus yards high and over the West Ham keeper who was backtracking but was unable to save a great goal.
IT HAS been a busy summer for Thurrock Chair Tommy South. Day in and day out he has been buzzing around the club performing a wide variety of chores at his beloved club.
