ON a day to celebrate Joao Carlos’ 400th appearance for the club, Grays Athletic put in a performance to match, as they beat Great Wakering Rovers at Parkside.
A WEIRD and sometimes wacky game at the Grayers Graphics Stadium, but great entertainment nevertheless. The home side eased into a comfortable two goal lead, but an impressive Kingstonian side turned it around to go 3-2 up before the Rocks struck a late equaliser.
THURROCK narrowly lost out in a magnificent match at Oakfield on Saturday to table-topping Westcombe Park. Thurrock had beaten the Kent side twice last season and were eyeing the title themselves this year.
OLD rivals Hove visited Oakfield today looking to complete the double over the T-Birds. But a strong defensive display ensure Thurrock picked up the bonus point victory to go back to the top of the Championship Table.
TWO-time BBC Essex Saturday Premier Cup champions Buckhurst Hill will meet Colchester-based Gas Recreation in the Quarter-Finals of this season’s competition after the draw was revealed live on air on Wednesday 15th January.
HISTORY-making Aveley will have another big derby in the FA Trophy after being paired at home with National League South Chelmsford City and former manager Rod Stringer.
THURROCK welcomed back Chris Shorter,Dan Carey and Jake Barrand to the fold on Saturday at Oakfield and the returning triumvirate made a difference! The secure scrummaging of Shorter and Carey gave the backs a platform to exploit and Barrand's strength and kicking prowess paid dividends.
