Sunday 29th November 2015 Kick-off 2.00pm V CORINTHIAN-CASUALS FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round At Mill Field, Aveley RM15 4SR SPONSORED BY THURROCK FOOD BANK NEXT HOME MATCH Saturday 5th December 2015 Kick-off 3.00pm V VCD ATHLETIC Ryman League Premier Division INSIDE COVER Today’s Sun. 29th Thoughts From With Chairman Line-Ups November 2015 The Board Keith Burns First of all may I extend a very warm wel - this year’s Trophy. The expectation each GRAYS ATHLETIC CORINTHIAN-CASUALS come to Mill Field to the Directors, staff, year is that the eventual winners will come Blue White players and supporters of our visitors from the “Conference National”, but that Corinthian-Casuals for today’s FA Trophy wasn’t the case when we won it in 2005 FROM: FROM: 3rd Qualifying Round match. whilst playing in the Conference South. I Lamar Johnson (GK) Ben Cotton Tuesday night saw us travel to Wingate & also recall that in 2006 we played Jay Leader Ben King Finchley where we exited the League Cup Conference National teams in every round, Jey Siva Brandon Johnson in somewhat bizarre fashion, coming back whilst Woking reached the final that year Jake Hutchings Cherno Mendy from 1-3 down to lead 4-3, and finally lose without having played any! In the competi - Tommy Cummings Danny Bracken (c) 4-5. The highlights were the performanc - tion so far Corinthian-Casuals have beaten Kenny Beaney (c) Danny Dudley es from Callum Maltese who scored twice, Three Bridges, Redbridge and Leiston, James Stevens Dave Hodges Max Nicholson, and a goal from Glen Little whilst we have accounted for Biggleswade Bradley Tomlinson Emmanuel Akokhia (which at least means we won’t have to Town and Waltham Abbey. Dumebi GB-Dumaka Josh Uzun keep hearing the story of his goal against Our next matches are on Tuesday at Joao Carlos Juevan Spencer Harlow Town last season quite so often). Harrow Borough, unless there is a replay in It is the second time in recent weeks that which case we will be off to Tolworth on Alex Addai Kevant Serbony we have battled around the North Circular, Wednesday evening. Our next match here Roman Michael-Percil Mike Salako dominated Wingate, and have come away is on Saturday when we entertain VCD Gus Douglas Sekou Kaba with nothing – but that’s football I guess. Athletic. Corinthian-Casuals are also due Luke Ifil Stef Joseph As for today’s match, the F.A. Trophy will to be playing on Tuesday at Hastings, then Glen Little Terry Murray always have a special place in the hearts of face trips to Three Bridges on Saturday, Mark Bentley Warren Morgan our supporters after our wins at Villa Park followed by a Robert Dyas League Cup Harry Agombar in 2005 and Upton Park in 2006. The prize match against Tooting & Mitcham, their Perry Tamburrini today is a place in the First Round Proper, next home match is on December 12th Jermaine Osei which will put the winners of today’s game against Walton Casuals. Get behind your Callum Maltese just five more wins from Wembley – with a teams, enjoy the match and have a safe George Kamurasi (GK) good draw there is still a long way to go in journey home. Keith Burns Mason Bloomfield Montel Agyemang Danny Burnett-Williams

Referee: TIM DONNELLAN Assistant Referees: ADAM STEELE JEFFREY ALDOUS NEXT HOME MATCH Saturday 5th December 2015 Kick-off 3.00pm V VCD ATHLETIC Ryman League Premier Division Who’s Who at Officials & Grays Athletic Club Grays Athletic Committee Football Club Honours GRAYS ATHLETIC FOOTBALL CLUB (1982) LTD Conference South Founder Member Club: 2004-05 First Team Manager: Mark Bentley Champions: 2004-05 Reserves Manager: Rainer Hein Corinthian League Founder Member Club: 1945-46 Coach/Scout: David Raven Champions: 1945-46 Physiotherapist: Jack Hughes Runners Up: 1956-57, 1954-55, 1951-52 London League Premier Kitman: Sim Madgewick Champions: 1929-30, 1926-27, 1921-22 Youth Development: Rainer Hein Runners Up: 1930-31, 1928-29, 1927-28, 1920-21, 1914-15 Isthmian League Division One Goalkeeping Coach: Robert Lewis Runners Up: 1999-00, 1987-88 Isthmian League North Division Champions: 2012-13 CLUB OFFICIALS AND VOLUNTEERS Isthmian League Division Two South Champions: 1984-85 Chairman: Keith Burns Athenian League Vice Chairman: Danny Swallow Founder Member Club: 1912-13 Runners Up: 1982-83 Chief Executive Officer: Joel Nathan FA Trophy Secretary: Janet Packer Winners: 2005-06, 2004-05 FA Cup Programme Editor: Glyn Balmer 2nd Round: 2005-06 Assistant Programme Editor: Glyn Jarvis 1st Round: 2008-09, 2003-04, 2001-02, 2000-01, 1988-89, 1952-53 Isthmian League Cup Programme Production: Mark Kettlety (MK Publications) Winners: 1991-92 Website Manager: Rob Seaman Runners Up: 2014-15 Athenian League Cup Fundraising: GAFC 1890 Supporters Trust Runners Up: 1979-80, 1977-78 Stadium Safety Officer: Steve Boughen London League Challenge Cup Winners: 1936-1937 Corinthian Memorial Shield LIFE PRESIDENTS Winners: 1979-80, 1977-78, 1946-47, 1945-46 East Anglian Cup Alan Barnard, Glyn Jarvis, Jamie Lee, Tony Packer Winners: 1944-45 Fred Saxton, Jeff Saxton, John Turner Runners Up: 1954-55, 1943-44 Essex Senior Cup Winners: 1994-95, 1993-94, 1987-88, 1956-57, 1944-45, 1922-23, GRAYS ATHLETIC 1890 SUPPORTERS TRUST 1920-21, 1914-15 Runners Up: 2012-13, 1988-89, 1965-66, 1957-58, 1954-55, 1953-54, Chairman: Fred Wakeling 1952-53, 1925-26, 1923-24, 1919-20 Vice Chairman: Steve Skinner Essex Thameside Trophy Winners: 2001-02, 1990-91, 1988-89, 1987-88, 1980-81, 1978-79, Secretary: David Barnes 1947-48 Treasurer: Anthony Auger Runners Up: 1993-94, 1985-86, 1984-85, 1968-69, 1961-62, 1958-59, 1945-46 Essex Elizabethan Trophy Registered Office : 21 St Johns Road, Chadwell St Mary, Winners: 1976-77 Essex RM16 4JU Registered Number: 01651326 Runners Up: 1965-66 Prediction Who Will Win Ryman League Directory League This Season? Premier Division Of Clubs League Table 2015-2016 as at 5pm, 23rd John M 1243 Billericay Town FC “The Blues” New Lodge, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9SA Saturday 21st November 2015 24th Kim Ross 1229 http://www.billericaytownfc.co.uk/ 25th Gwatts 1227 Bognor Regis Town FC “The Rocks”Nyewood Lane, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2TY 1st Glynbo 1617 26th Wolfie 1203 http://www.therocks.co.uk/ Brentwood Town FC “The Blues” The Arena, Brentwood Centre, Doddinghurst Road, Brentwood, 2nd Flintstone 1535 27th= Blueblood 1200 Essex CM15 9NN http://brentwoodtownfc.co.uk/ 3rd Stewieg 1506 27th= Gazza56 1195 Burgess Hill FC “The Hillians” Leylands Park, Maple Drive, Burgess Hill,West Sussex 4th Magic 1491 29th Elizabeth 1183* RH15 8DL http://www.bhtfc.co.uk/ 5th Ashingdonblue 1475 30th Grayscan 1172* Canvey Island FC “The Gulls”The Prospect Stadium, Park Lane, Canvey Island, Essex, 6th Miller 1454 31st Mickyrod 1161 SS8 7PX http://canveyislandfc.com/home 7th Graham 1426 32nd Coursie 1152* Dulwich Hamlet FC “The Hamlet” Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, Dog Kennel Hill, 8th Graysgooner 1422 33rd Shepherd 1148 East Dulwich, London, SE22 8DB http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/ 9th Brian 1390 34th Rhino1890 1083 East Thurrock United FC “The Rocks” Rookery Hill, Corringham, Essex, SS17 9LB 10th JDockerill2025 1372 35th David 1066 http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/eastthurrockunited/ 11th TerryTibbs 1890 1370 36th Stephen 1032 Enfield Town FC “Towners” Queen Elizabeth II Stadium, Donkey Lane, Enfield, Middlesex, EN1 3PL http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/enfieldtown/ 12th Pasha 1368 37th Mr Bridger 908*** Farnborough FC “Boro” Cherrywood Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8UD 13th Graysblue 1336 38th Welchandmahoney 664 http://www.farnboroughfc.co.uk/ 14th Robbo 1335 * indicates missed prediction Grays Athletic FC “The Blues” Mill Field, Aveley, Essex, RM15 4SJ (Groundsharing with 15th Tony Packer 1321 Aveley FC) http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/graysathletic/ 16th Jack C 1317 TOP 5 MONTHLY Hampton & R.B. FC “The Beavers” The Beveree Stadium, Beaver Close, Station Road, Hampton, 17th PDoc1967 1299* Glynbo 350 Middlesex, TW12 2BX 18th Teamtalksrus 1293 Brian 330 http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/hamptonrichmondboroughfc/ 19th Kris 1283 Grayscan/StewieG 325 Harrow Borough FC “The Boro” Earlsmead, Corylean Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 8SS 20th Stiffordblue 1276 Pasha/Flintstone 300 http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/harrowborough/ 21st Muttley 1274 Don 297 Hendon FC “The Greens” Earlsmead, Corylean Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 8SS (Groundsharing with Harrow Borough FC) http://www.hendonfc.net/ 22nd Don 1249 Kingstonian FC “The K’s” Kingsmeadow Stadium, 422a Kingston Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, KT1 3PB (Groundsharing with AFC Wimbledon) PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING. http://www.kingstonian.com/ The following are arrestable offences under the Football (Offences & Disorder) Leatherhead FC “The Tanners” Fetcham Grove, Guildford Road, Leatherhead, Surrey, Act 1999. KT22 9AS http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leatherhead/ 1. Throwing of an object within the ground without lawful authority or excuse. Leiston FC “The Blues” Victory Road, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4DQ http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/leistonfc/ 2. The chanting of anything indecent, racial or homophobic comments Lewes FC “The Rooks” The Dripping Pan, Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 3XD http://www.lewesfc.com/ 3. Entry onto the playing area or any adjacent area to which spectators are not generally Merstham FC “The Moatsiders ” Weldon Way, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3QB admitted without lawful authority or excuse. Conviction could result in a Football Banning http://www.mersthamfc.co.uk/ Metropolitan Police FC “The Blues”Imber Court, Sports Ground, Ember Lane, East Molesey, Order being made for ALL grounds in the country, together with the surrender of passport Surrey, KT8 0BT http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/metropolitanpolicefc/ whenever England are playing abroad. Needham Market FC “The Marketmen” ‘Bloomfields’ Quinton Road, Needham Market, Ipswich, Suffolk IP6 8DA http://www.needhammarketfc.co.uk 4. Alcohol may not be consumed with sight of the playing surface (The club may at its dis - Staines Town FC “The Swans” Wheatsheaf Park, Wheatsheaf Ln, Staines, Middlesex cretion relax this rule, by using plastic glasses for friendly fixtures). TW18 2PD http://stainestownfootballclub.co.uk/ Tonbridge Angels FC “The Angels” Longmead Stadium, Darenth Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent, Any breach of these regulations will lead in the first instance to ejection from the ground, TN10 3JF http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/tonbridgeangelsfc / but could also lead to the suspension of season tickets, and Grays Athletic and the Police VCD Athletic FC “The Vickers”Oakwood, Old Road, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4DN issuing a football banning order. http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/vcdathleticfc/ Grays Athletic wish to encourage families and genuine supporters to visit home matches Wingate & Finchley FC “The Blues” The Harry Abrahams Stadium, Sumners Lane, Finchley, and hope they enjoy the match-day experience in a safe and friendly atmosphere. London, N12 0PD http://www.wingatefinchley.com/ Benno & His With Blue Notes Mark Bentley Today we welcome Ryman South side Corinthian-Casuals to Mill Field for this FA Trophy encounter. Because we are playing lower league opposi - tion certainly doesn't make it a fore - gone conclusion that we will win the game. We need to approach this game no differently to all the other sides we have faced from lower down this sea - son and that is as professionally as we can and have the mindset that we must be prepared to work hard. Like the previous round against Waltham Abbey sides will raise their game against the higher ranked team so we need to be ready. “The last few The last few performances have cer - tainly seen a different character with - performances in the team and have answered a few questions I had about them and have certainly whether they can roll their sleeves up and deal with conditions that perhaps seen a different are not suited to their style of play. Enfield last Saturday was a prime character within example of this with a proper "work - man" like performance. We were put the team and under a lot of pressure second half but on reflection I can't remember have answered a Lamar being ever troubled which is a credit to the 10 players in front of few questions I him. Looking at the next month ahead with no fewer than six away games - had about them“ which on paper all look very difficult - we are going to need performances and stay in the challenging pack. like last Saturday if we are to come Firstly though we have a very tough through. trophy game to take care of today and Like I keep saying every one of the hopefully we can set ourselves up squad will play their part over these with a nice draw in the next round. coming weeks and fingers crossed we Enjoy the game can string a good few results together Benno FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Grays Athletic With thanks to 2015-16 Round On Film Peter Jackson 1 FC United of Manchester v AFC Telford United 2 Solihull Moors v Boston United 3 Leamington v Hednesford Town 4 Stourbridge v Spennymoor Town 5 Harrogate Town v Curzon Ashton 6 Marine or Kidsgrove Athletic v Burscough 7 Corby Town v Tamworth 8 Gainsborough Trinity v Ashton United 9 Brackley Town v Worcester Town 10 Chorley v Skelmersdale United 11 Warrington Town v AFC Fylde 12 Buxton v Bradford (Park Avenue) 13 Matlock Town v Blyth Spartans 14 Nuneaton Town v Alfreton Town 15 Sutton Coldfield Town v Stalybridge Celtic 16 North Ferriby United v Stocksbridge Park Steels 17 Stockport County v Nantwich Town 18 Merthyr Town v East Thurrock United 19 Hampton & Richmond Borough v Maidstone United Grays Athletic 20 Ebbsfleet United v Molesey 21 Maidenhead United v Bideford v 22 Cirencester Town v Gosport Borough Enfield Town 23 Hungerford Town v Thamesmead Town 24 Tilbury v Bishop’s Stortford 25 Weston Super Mare v Hitchin Town 26 Oxford City v Marlow 27 Chelmsford City v Gloucester City 28 Lowestoft Town v St Albans City 29 Metropolitan Police v Wealdstone 30 Hemel Hempstead Town v Weymouth 31 Dartford v Whitehawk 32 Concord Rangers v Sutton United 33 Frome Town v Chesham United 34 Bury Town v Thurrock 35 Dulwich Hamlet v Margate 36 Grays Athletic v Corinthian Casuals 37 Bognor Regis Town v Bath City 38 Havant & Waterlooville v Basingstoke Town 39 Hayes & Yeading United v Eastbourne Borough 40 Kingstonian v Truro City FA Past The Club currently requires additional help on match days in Trophy Finals a variety of different roles including the following: 1970 Macclesfield Town 2–0 Telford United * Assistance in the Board Room 1971 Telford United 3–2 Hillingdon Borough 1972 Stafford Rangers 3–0 Barnet * Programme / Raffle Sales 1973 Scarborough 2–1 Wigan Athletic * Operate on various gates throughout the ground 1974 Morecambe 2–1 Dartford 1975 Matlock Town 4–0 Scarborough * Ballboys 1976 Scarborough 3–2 Stafford Rangers 1977 Scarborough 2–1 Dagenham If you would like to be part of the team, and are able to commit to 1978 Altrincham 3–1 Leatherhead 1979 Stafford Rangers 2–0 Kettering Town a number of set dates throughout the season, please see any Club 1980 Dagenham 2–1 Mossley Official in person, or contact via email 1981 Bishop's Stortford 1–0 Sutton United 1982 Enfield 1–0 Altrincham ([email protected]) 1983 Telford United 2–0 Northwich Victoria 1984 Northwich Victoria 1–1 Bangor City If you can help, you wouldn't be expected to keep with the same Rep Northwich Victoria 2–1 Bangor City 1985 Wealdstone 2–1 Boston United position all season, and we are looking at putting 1986 Altrincham 1–0 Runcorn together a rota once we know who we have available. 1987 Kidderminster Harriers 0–0 Burton Albion Rep Kidderminster Harriers 2–1 Burton Albion Quiz Answers 1988 Enfield 0–0 Telford United 1. Derby County Rep Enfield 3–2 Telford United 1989 Telford United 1–0 Macclesfield Town 2. Ross County 1990 Barrow 3–0 Leek Town 3. Scunthorpe United 1991 Wycombe Wanderers 2–1 Kidderminster Harriers 4. Watford 1992 Colchester United 3–1 Witton Albion 5. Jimmy Greaves 1993 Wycombe Wanderers 4–1 Runcorn 1994 Woking 2–1 Runcorn 6. Peter Beardsley 1995 Woking 2–1 Kidderminster Harriers 7. Bury 1996 Macclesfield Town 3–1 Northwich Victoria 8. Roberto Baggio 1997 Woking 1–0 Dagenham & Redbridge 1998 Cheltenham Town 1–0 Southport 9. Ron Atkinson 1999 Kingstonian 1–0 Forest Green Rovers 10. Dennis Law 2000 Kingstonian 3–2 Kettering Town 2001 Canvey Island 1–0 Forest Green Rovers 2002 Yeovil Town 2–0 Stevenage Borough 2003 Burscough 2–1 Tamworth 2004 Hednesford Town 3–2 Canvey Island 2005 Grays Athletic *** 1–1 Hucknall Town 2006 Grays Athletic 2–0 Woking 2007 Stevenage Borough 3–2 Kidderminster Harriers 2008 Ebbsfleet United 1–0 Torquay United 2009 Stevenage Borough 2–0 York City 2010 Barrow 2–1 Stevenage Borough 2011 Darlington 1–0 Mansfield Town 2012 York City 2–0 Newport County 2013 Wrexham *** 1–1 Grimsby Town 2014 Cambridge United 4–0 Gosport Borough 2015 North Ferriby United *** 3-3 Wrexham *** Won on penalties Half-Time Courtesy of Quiz Glyn Balmer 1. Which football club did English internationals Peter Shilton (pic - tured), John Gregory and Seth Johnson all once play for?

2. Name the most Northerly Scottish Premiership Club?

3. Which English League club did Ian Botham play for?

4. Which English football team are nicknamed the 'Hornets'?

5. Which player turned TV pundit holds the record for the most career top-flight goals, with 357?

6. Name the only footballer to have played for Everton, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United?

7. Of all teams in the English leagues, which one has the shortest name?

8. In football, who was nicknamed 'The Divine Ponytail'? 10. Who is the only Scottish player to 9. Which former football manager have been named European and player is known as 'Mr Footballer of the Year? Bojangles'? Special By Feature Michael McCann SIVA PLEASED WITH BIG CLUBS SCOUTING NON-LEAGUE TALENT

SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER 2015 Courtesy of Michael McCann, http://www.morningstaronline.co.uk Grays Athletic full-back Jey Siva told the Star on Thursday that he was pleased that more and more Football League clubs were scouting non-league clubs for talent. The success of Charlie Austin, Dwight Gayle and Jamie Vardy — who is on the brink of equalling Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record of scoring in 10 consecutive Premier League games [Assistant Editor - as reported in the Wanderer's article and the NLP feature, Vardy has now equalled van Nistelrooy's goalscoring feat] has seen an increase of Leyton Orient when they had come to watch clubs signing players from the lower divi - our striker, so there is a story in itself — that sions in attempt to find a rare gem. people are always looking for new talent. And though Grays have suffered from the “You have to relish scouts being there bigger clubs cherry-picking their best play - because it gives a great chance to show ers, Siva thinks it is encouraging that these what you are capable of doing.” Siva was players are getting the chance to showcase delighted to be involved in the awards their talent on the biggest stage. evening and though he didn’t win any prizes, Speaking to the Star at the third Asian he feels that evenings like this are crucial in Football Awards, he said: “It’s definitely promoting the role Asian people have in good to see so many players being picked up football, both on and off the field of play. from Non-League. All the time our manager “I was delighted to be nominated for the says: ‘You don’t know who is watching these award on a great evening to showcase Asian games.’ “Especially when you do well as a coaches, footballers and those behind the team, that will attract more scouts too, like scenes working in the football community. with ourselves, particularly given our strong “I am really pleased to be involved and it start to this season. was a really worthwhile event to showcase “Our centre-back has been scouted by some very worthwhile people.” Grays Athletic Match FC Report MATCH REPORT COURTESY OF Wingate in charge after just 17 minutes. WWW.THURROCKGAZETTE.CO.UK Daniel Burnett-Williams got off the mark WINGATE & FINCHLEY 5 for Grays with a goal two minutes later but GRAYS ATHLETIC 4 the two-goal advantage was restored inside TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2015 60 seconds. RYMAN LEAGUE CUP Veteran Glen Little made it 3-2 before the FROM SUMMERS LANE equaliser came two minutes before the GRAYS Athletic are out of the Ryman break – Callum Maltese getting the goal. League Cup after they came out on the And it was the same man who put Blues wrong side of a nine-goal extravaganza back in front. Maltese finished with ease to against Wingate & Finchley. Finalists last the delight of the away fans but for the sec - year, Blues will not compete for the show - ond time in the match they conceded again piece again, despite coming from 3-1 down within 60 seconds. to steal a 4-3 lead. But back came Wingate Billy Healey got the winner on 81 minutes. immediately to level, scoring the winner nine minutes from time. Grays got off to the worst possible start when Mark Goodman hit two goals in seven minutes to put Regular 50 Shades Grays Club Feature Of Grays Athletic FC 125 Hello everybody and welcome to this FA what I look like!! Another difference This page details supporters and businesses who have purchased a season ticket for Trophy game against Corinthian-Casuals. between the countries is the humour, my 2015-2016, our 125th Anniversary season. The club and Trust wish to send our thanks to As I'm sitting here typing this article, it is comment of “I have tattoos, therefore I all, and hope they enjoy their season ticket. cold outside, a fire is burning away inside must be over 18” was met with “sorry sir, and we are looking forward to a large fam - it is 21 in America and anyway tattoos are Glyn Jarvis Ben Wayment ily gathering and a huge turkey dinner. No I not accepted as ID”, oh well I tried! Luckily Fred Wakeling Oscar Wayment haven't fast forwarded a month to Danny had his Connecticut driving licence Steve Skinner George Watts Christmas, I'm in New England awaiting on him as I had yet to unpack, beer is pri - Thanksgiving Day. The best way to describe ority after all, and I had to wait outside like Charlie Skinner David Barnes it would be Christmas Day without the pres - a little kid while the transaction took place. Glyn Balmer David Barnes - Community Chest (1) ents I suppose. Anyway it's huge over here While we are over here Danny's twins Alan Roberts David Barnes - Community Chest (2) and a massive part of American life that have just celebrated their first birthday and Mick Green Phyllis Hollands even ex-pats and visitors from “Old I'm sure out of all the gifts their favourites England” get involved in! must have been the personalised GAFC Stewart Goshawk Carol Tillett I'm visiting my friend Danny who moved to bibs, if only we could get ones that say “I Alan Webb Colin Tillett the US back in 2007. He and his family are dribble better than Carlos”! I'm not sure if Rebecca Webb Graham Deats members of the GAFC Trust [Quite right! – America has social services but I'm sure I Anne Paveley Jennie Deats Ed] keeping a little piece of home with him saw some West Ham bibs and romper suits from the days he used to watch The Blues. in the house as well and surely that's not John Paveley Wayne Durrell Of course a few Blues fans who have emi - fair and the relevant authorities should be Brian Page Phillip Parker grated is nothing compare to today's notified, although the England ones should Phil Boston Martin Howes opponents. They have a large following in be allowed to stay and balance it up I sup - Brazil and if you are wondering where the pose! Peter Symons Jack Howes São Paulo team Corinthians got its name As I said at the start of this piece it is Peter Symons (2) David Seaman from then I'm sure there will be a bit about very cold here. It's one of those places that Steve Allen Kim Ross it in the visitors history page in this pro - has proper seasons. I have been here in R J Bloomfield Peter Jackson gramme. ` summer with temperatures above 30C and Anyway back to America, I have been a the last time we visited at Thanksgiving it Mike Love Peter Sheppard (Prediction League Winner 2014-15) few times down the years now and despite was 10C and only gets colder after Alan England Traitors Gate the similarities in language, music etc there Christmas! Luckily this time it has only Essex Tarpaulin The Trop Shop are some things that just make it so differ - dropped to 6C so far with the high just ET Marine Grayers Graphics ent! The first night I arrived we headed above freezing during the day, that meant down to Big Y, which is basically like Tesco, we have managed to fit in a round of golf. Smiths Orchard Garden Centre Paragon Independent Ltd to buy a crate of beer for the fridge. Now I The cold weather and the fact we played at Tag Construction Affordable Carpets know that you have to be 21 in most US the home of the Connecticut Amateur Open KB Coaches Anthony Auger states to drink but look at me, I meant that a high score was on the cards have a beer belly, grey hair and an old and so it proved with Danny winning with a Essex Industrial Clarendon wrinkly face that only a mother could love! round of 92 to my 109, to be fair he has Tilbury Tiles The Ship [Nonsense Michael. We all love you – at moved on from the days of Belhus Park and The White Hart least while you’re in The States! – Ed]. We Cranham golf courses! Right due to print - get to the check out and the girl on the till ing deadlines that is all for now and says “I'm going to need ID for both of you”. I'm looking forward to some turkey, beer The list will be updated throughout the season as more season tickets are sold. For full As I say, I have been before and know that and American football, to go with wall to details of the season ticket packages available please visit you get asked for ID even if you are old wall English football on the TV, I could get http://www.graysathletic.co.uk/news/201516-season-ticket-packages-1432320.html enough, even our shops at home have a used to this! “challenge 25” policy just to make sure you Enjoy the game and see you soon! are over 18 but seriously, most of you know Parker Raven's By On This 29th Ramblings David Raven Day In History November

I recently deplored the media piranha's have a visiting player run after and punch 1975: Graham Hill incessant tearing at everything Salford City an opponent in the head...the assistant, killed in air crash and begging for a chance for the world to along with everyone in the ground, saw it One of Britain's greatest motor racing recognise there is more to non-league but the man in the middle disagreed and drivers has been killed in a plane crash in football than a club owned by a few has- called it handbags which is bottle-speak for south-east England. Graham Hill, 46, who beens and a foreign billionaire investor. not wanting to make a big decision. It retired from the sport in July 1975, was Step up non-league which in recent days doesn't end there and down in the darkest killed instantly along with the four other has provided enough ammunition to fire a corners of Sunday football I have seen ref - occupants in his Piper Aztec - all mem - salvo of non-league goodness that more erees award offside directly from a goal- bers of the Embassy Hill team. than meets your non-league five-a-day. To kick, award a goal against a team that Hill was piloting the plane when he save having an article that looks like the played their own goal-kick to an opponent clipped a row of trees on Arkley golf start of The Matrix or a plate of alphabetti who was inside the penalty area and fail to course in Hertfordshire, just before 2200 spaghetti my chef's selection is a starter of send off a right-back who made a great GMT. The two-times world champion was flying Embassy Hill manager Ray Brimble, Steven Mackay of Brora Rangers launching save from a free kick, diving full length to fellow driver Tony Brise, and two mechan - a penalty at the international space station his right and pushing the ball around the ics from France to attend a party in in a Highland League game. My main post. It was a good save, mind. The keep - London. Arley Golf Club steward Ted World Championship. He won the world course recommendation is the cracking er? Stranded on the other post. Referee? Dickins said visibility had been very poor title with BRM in 1962 and again in 1968, goal scored by Josh Chamberlain of He said the player headed it clear. The at the time of the accident. "It was terri - with Lotus. Hill retired from Formula 1 Berkhamstead in the FA Vase with a side player? Probably still laughing. It's not all ble - the ambulances couldn't even see mid-season so he could concentrate on dish of Thurrock's Kamarl Duncan scoring a one way traffic though...you would be sur - the bunkers as they were driving down," coaching Brise, a promising new driver in wind-assisted own-goal. These two prised at how many players and club offi - he said. his own fledgling team Embassy Hill. delights have been picked up by the popu - cials don't understand that the white line Friend and Elstree Aero Club chairman lar press for some much needed attention around the penalty area is part of the Spencer Flack said the champion driver In Context on the non-league game at large. For penalty area and a foul committed on it was taking a risk by trying to land in bad Three thousand people attended Graham dessert I highly recommend the goal makes it a penalty. It certainly got all conditions but told reporters he was an Hill's funeral in St Alban's, Hertfordshire, scored by BFT against Enfield Town last McEnroe on one of those recently. Also, the experienced flier. "He was a skilful pilot on 5 December. An inquest found he was week and a slice of Barking departing the referee doesn't need to agree with an who tried to get in and failed. In those flying only 60 ft (18.3m) above the ground when the plane hit the tree - but did not FA Vase having a goal disallowed because assistant referee and he really is allowed conditions it's just a matter of feet and realise because of the poor visibility. the officials failed to do their job properly to use his noggin and make his own deci - seconds between life and death," he said. Verdicts of accidental death were returned and the ball went through the net just sions. Government accident investigation offi - for all six occupants of the plane. Hill's inside the post. More drama than a tunnel On the subject of noggins I have in recent cials are sifting through the wreckage to son, Damon, followed his father into full of the special one. We just need the times listened to some splendid garbage try to establish the cause of the crash. Hill is the only driver to have won the Formula One racing and won the world Beeb to take note now! being delivered by those former profes - championship in 1996. On the subject of officials they really sional football players that like to stay in Triple Crown of the Indianapolis 500, the 24 hours of Le Mans and the Formula One have been naughty lately. Take Barking's the public conscience by offering their Selection of matches on this day plight at Hertford. Turns out there was a utterly pointless opinions with constantly 1919-20 South Essex League Division One Away Gnome Athletic D2-2 hole in the net and nobody recalls the contradictory phrases that start with "like I 1924-45 Kent League Division One Away Grays Thurrock United L2-3 assistant referees checking the nets before said" in between football commentators 1930-31 London League Premier Division Away Erith and Belvedere L2-5 1941-42 Friendly Home London Fire Service L1-17 the game or after half-time. If true, this is describing local weather conditions or 1947-48 Corinthian League Away Walton and Hersham D2-2 almost as shocking as watching an assis - making it sound like they really know about 1952-53 Corinthian League Away Carshalton Athletic L0-2 tant referee have the flag in the hand that football. My main bone of contention with 1958-59 Friendly Home London Universities L2-3 1969-70 FA Amateur Cup - 4th Qualifying Rd Away Wembley L0-3 is not next to the pitch or seeing the refer - the tweedles is that they talk about players 1980-81 Athenian League Home Harefield United D2-2 ee look into the sky to monitor the entire that don't play for the teams currently 1983-84 Eastern Floodlight League - S.T. A Away Woodford Town L0-4 trajectory of the ball. It shouldn't happen engaged in confrontation and sometimes 1986-87 Isthmian League - Division One Away Kingsbury Town L1-3 1994-95 FA Trophy - 3rd Qualifying Rd Replay Away Chertsey Town D1-1 and you wouldn't get this happening on a players that play for teams in countries 2003-04 FA Trophy - 2nd Round Away Aylesbury United D2-2 Sunday. Allegedly. Going back to our other than the one for which the game we 2008-09 FA Cup - 1st Round Replay Home Carlisle United L0-2 recent county cup game at Mill Field you are listening to us being played. I don't 2011-12 Essex Senior Cup - 4th Rd (pens) Away Southend United W0-0 2014-15 Isthmian League - Premier Division Away Margate L0-3 FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying mind if the allegedly artful tax dodger from appointing to hear from a Scouser, the Messilona is actually playing but to hear talking toilet to the left of the commenta - 2015-16 Round him being talked about non-stop while tor said that "Bayern aren't all that good." 1 Blyth Spartans 1-0 Whitby Town 643 Bayern are serving up something special to It makes you wonder... 2 Ashton United 2-1 Stratford Town 112 an Arsenal side that had mugged them in On the subject of wonder today we host 3 Evesham United 1-2 Spennymoor Town 294 the previous game was a bit much. It was, a side with a unique history, influencing 4 Buxton 5-1 Radcliffe Borough 183 it must be said, balanced out by one the which colour shirt the English national side 5 Skelmersdale United 4-2 Lincoln United 185 most ridiculous things I ever heard a pun - wore and inspiring the formation of a side 6 Sutton Coldfield Town 1-0 Darlington 1883 360 dit say. Now, depending on which paedia in Brazil that would go onto become some - you rely on pundit can mean different thing of a powerhouse in world football; 7 Nantwich Town 5-1 King's Lynn Town 359 things but the general gist is that it is a they also inflicted an 11-3 mauling against 8 Shaw Lane Aquaforce 1-2 Matlock Town 232 'learned man.' I once actually met a pukka none other than Manchester United, a 9 Leamington 0-0 Rushall Olympic 290 pundit and asked him what a pundit was record defeat on the Mancunian giants that 10 Warrington Town 3-0 Basford United 202 and he told me it is someone who doesn't stands to this day. The club has done well 11 Marine 2-2 Kidsgrove Athletic 274 call himself a pundit. So there you go. to hold onto its traditional values and occa - 12 Ilkeston 1-1 Stocksbridge Park Steels 406 Anyhoo, this being Blighty and Blighty sionally heads off on tour to Brazil and just 13 Kettering Town 0-3 Burscough 435 being great because of its naval exploits a few years ago played their South 14 Stourbridge 2-0 Carlton Town 428 and the modern interpretation of pundit American namesakes in front of 30,000 15 Bideford AFC 3-2 Brentwood Town 189 being 'talking head' and 'head' in naval spectators. History aside, they are devel - 16 St Neots Town 1-2 Hungerford Town 207 parlance meaning 'toilet' then a football oping a reputation of their own as a good 17 Haringey Borough 1-1 Hitchin Town 119 pundit in Blighty really is talking toilet. footballing side that tries to get the ball 18 Thurrock 3-1 Cheshunt 77 This particular bout of pundarroeah came down and play and has no problem with 19 Tonbridge Angels 1-2 Cirencester Town 372 during the recent Bavarian demolition of the physical side of the game. I am expect - 20 Enfield Town 0-2 Thamesmead Town 270 that team from North Woolwich. Munich ing a real test today! 21 Tilbury 4-1 Royston Town 106 had just scored their third goal when, dis - Time to ramble on... 22 Leiston 1-2 Corinthian Casuals 185 23 Bedford Town 1-4 Weymouth 229 24 Swindon Supermarine 2-3 Chesham United 211 25 Taunton Town 1-4 Bognor Regis Town 351 26 Molesey 4-3 Harlow Town 94 27 East Thurrock United 5-0 Tiverton Town 141 28 Waltham Abbey 0-2 Grays Athletic 146 29 Dulwich Hamlet 2-0 VCD Athletic 795 30 Frome Town 2-1 Slough Town 151 31 Hampton & Richmond B. 3-1 AFC Sudbury 212 32 Dorchester Town 2-2 Kingstonian 312 33 Marlow 1-0 Mangotsfield United 118 34 Canvey Island 0-2 Metropolitan Police 187 35 Hastings United 1-2 Merthyr Town 150 36 Bury Town 1-1 Herne Bay 316 Replays 9 Rushall Olympic 2-3 Leamington 181 11 Kidsgrove Athletic vs Marine (Playing Today) 12 Stockbridge Park Steels 3-2 Ilkeston 108 17 Hitchin Town 3-0 Haringey Borough 109 32 Kingstonian 2-1 Dorchester Town 221 36 Herne Bay 2-2 Bury Town (BT on Pens) 131 Grays Athletic With thanks to MK Publications (UK) Ltd On Film Peter Jackson Matchday Footballll Programmes

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Look at someone ingredients you can work on and develop to start my article by offering thanks to shows that we now have only 3 home working on a building site who gets the and saying to yourself, 'they have got Glyn Jarvis who stood in as editor for the games left to be sponsored – VCD Athletic, opportunity to be a professional footballer. something'." programmes in my absence and has done Farnborough and Wingate & Finchley. If They will think 'well I don't want to go I found the article a fascinating insight such a sterling job that I almost find you are interested in reducing this number, back to that' and they will do everything into how top lower league managers, espe - myself wondering whether he’s vying for please contact either Steve Skinner or they can to make it. Take the lad brought cially John Still who is very well known to the position on a permanent basis. David Barnes. Today sees us attempt to up since the age 12 who's been surround - us at Grays Athletic, as a player, coach and Answers on a postcard please. I also would progress further in the FA Trophy against ed by it at a big club. I'm not so sure all manager, recognise the talent we have at like to offer thanks to David Barnes for Corinthian-Casuals from the Ryman League of them will have that same hunger." our level of the game. Our former manag - writing the Trust article on my behalf. I Division 1 South. The Trust would like to Aldershot's Smith says as well as non er, Mark Stimson, really showed the way thoroughly enjoyed reading his articles and thank Graham Deats for his sponsorship league experience equipping players with forward over ten years ago, when he shall in all likelihood be pressuring him to today on behalf of the Thurrock Food Bank. more hunger, it can help their develop - ripped up the old ‘non league manual’ of supply them on a more regular basis as Finally, my wife asked me last week ment: "The academies are great for getting signing journeyman ex-pros to get you up they complement my meagre offerings per - whether I’ve missed not doing the pro - technical players but are they ready for the football Pyramid. Under Mike fectly. gramme of late, or whether it’s been a men's football? There has got to be a Woodward’s direction, he took the club into Our thoughts this week go out to Alan relief. I’ll let you guess my answer … competitive edge. It matters if you are a full-time environment and took young Roberts whose mother passed away last conceding goals as a defender." Still players from some top clubs where they week only a few weeks after he lost his HELP US TO HELP YOU !GAFC 1890 agrees: "Academy football is very, very had been released too soon and encour - father. Everyone at the Trust wishes Alan SUPPORTERS TRUST good technically, but the harsh reality is aged them to start their careers again. and his family well and we look forward to Every month the GAFC 1890 Supporters that you have got to be able to compete - I was privileged to see the likes of Freddy seeing him back at a game soon. It was Trust holds an update meeting. High on the to run, to challenge, tackle, have physical - Eastwood, Gary Hooper, Aaron McLean, great to see Steve Allen (Muttley) back at agenda each month is how best to commu - ity about you. And with the greatest Michael Kightly, Stuart Thurgood and the Mill Field for the Enfield match last nicate the items discussed at the meeting Saturday after his recent stroke. I am to the Trust membership and supporters in respect, under-21 football doesn't achieve late Mitchell Cole in a Blues shirt after they pleased to report that you cannot indeed general. As members will be aware, we that. You have to teach them how to win had been rejected in the professional game keep a good man down – welcome back request an email address on the member - as well. If they leave it too late to teach at an early age. They all made good sub - Steve. The latest messages regarding Carol ship form and it is our hope that we can them to win, they can't adapt to the phys - sequent career moves and it was clear that Tillett and Alan Mills are also positive, so use email as the principal method of com - icality and pace of first-team football." they all had the requisite skills to move up hopefully the supporters will also be back munication with Trust members. This is So, how do you spot a talent? Still signed the Pyramid again after they put their early to full strength soon. Proving that the draw especially important when we are dis - Dwight Gayle for Dagenham in 2011 - two disappointments behind them. They were of Grays Athletic FC stretches far and wide, cussing any financial matters in and years later he joined Crystal Palace, via indeed ‘non league gems’. I recently received a letter from a fan around the Trust since – naturally – only Peterborough and ex-Scotland internation - A number of our latest group of players based in Italy, which I hope to be able to Trust members are entitled to see Trust al Craig Mackail-Smith - now reunited with have also been showing signs of progress include in the VCD programme. It falls to financial information. The purpose of this the manager at Luton. But mining a gem under the watchful eyes of Mark Bentley me to remind our supporters that as part short article is to request all Trust mem - from non-league takes hard work, he says. and Glen Little and attracting attention of our 125th year celebrations the Club, bers to send a confirmation email to Yours "Too many people are looking at DVDs, or from clubs much higher up the football lad - supported by the Supporters Trust, is hold - Truly at the email address below, so I may using databases such as Wyscout rather der. I hope for their sakes they listen to ing a Grand Presentation Night at the end update the membership records according - than doing the hard miles. There are play - the advice offered to them and when the of the season to celebrate such a great ly. The Trust fully appreciates that not all ers out there - but you have to get out time is right make an informed judgment achievement. This will be held at the members possess an email address, so if there and watch them. DVDs don't tell you that is in their best interests. Football is a Langdon Hills Golf Club with 120 seats you are in that category please let me the strengths and weaknesses the same as short career and although as John Still available at £25 each. Full details will fol - know at any match and I shall update my if you are there watching, in terms of says, a few, like Jamie Vardy, can find low soon. We will be looking for sponsors records accordingly, and arrange an alter - movement, desire and so on." financial security from a lucrative Premier for the cost of tickets for our players and native method of communication. Thanks But the next Vardy may not leap instant - League deal, many more will have to fall any donations would be gratefully rec- in advance. ly leap out at scouts who do go along. back on a career outside football in later eived. Enjoy the game "It's easy to look at a Ronaldo or a Messi life. I was gratified at the Enfield game to be Glyn Balmer (glynbo) or a Neymar or a Rooney and say 'they are THE WANDERER informed of three further home game GAFC 1890 Trust Membership Secretary a good player'," Still says. "You don't have sponsorships, which are much appreciated [email protected] to be a great judge to look at them and Maidstone when at Fulham. 1st Round, says scouts are a regular fixture So is there more talent in non-league at non league games: "I don't know if the football? With 84 divisions across 58 Premier League send scouts to our games, leagues, the National League System is but there are definitely scouts from League home to thousands of players. Some of One and League Two. There's a definite them are potentially special, too, says Ian interest in a few players we have got." Concannon, joint boss of Didcot Town. The John Still, however, believes clubs higher side from Southern League Division One up the pyramid are more focused on play - South West - the eighth tier of English foot - ers from abroad, or developing their own ball - were the lowest-ranked side in the FA youths - Manchester City last year opened Cup first round. Despite a 3-0 exit at the a new academy that cost £200 million to hands of League Two, Exeter, Concannon develop. He also cited Tottenham spending says there are players at his club and divi - the money they got from the sale of Gareth sion with the talent to go further in the Bale on foreign talent "and their best play - game. er is Harry Kane, who was on their "There are some good players. Our doorstep!” league is a tough league to get out of, bet - "The top-level Premier League clubs are ter than people think. There are gems out probably more inclined to let a non-league there. And if league clubs or decent non- player go to a League Two, League One or league clubs want to get hold of young tal - even Championship club first and then buy ent and nurture them, then they only need them," he adds. "But scouting networks to look down the leagues and see what have reduced in recent years. At the top there is." Players can help themselves to level they have probably got a large get noticed too. Brackley Town manager recruitment staff, but I'm not so sure if you Kevin Wilkin saw his side draw 2-2 with come down the Football League. "The Newport in the FA Cup to earn a replay and Football League clubs need to be braver. told the BBC: "This is the biggest window Getting someone from abroad for a lot of of opportunity for these lads. It gives them money is taking a chance. Spending a chance to show what they are all about." £60,000, £70,000 or £100,000 on someone "The whole attitude of players and clubs isn't a chance, certainly for the big clubs. I now has completely changed," adds think scouts have to be brave enough to Concannon. "It was very old school when I recommend them to the chief executive was playing. We'd turn up, we'd warm up, and the manager and they have to be we'd have a game of football then have a brave enough to give these people a beer in the bar. Now it's totally different. chance." Players nowadays are really looking after Vardy is being praised for his high work- themselves." rate, which many have put down to his "The rewards are certainly driving some of non-league grounding. Still says the expe - this," says Still. "If you become a Premier riences of non-league players make them League player, the rewards now are stag - more determined to make it in the profes - gering. It's mind-blowing what you can sional ranks - if they have the talent to get achieve if you make it. If you play in the there. He agrees with Concannon that Premier League for five, six, seven years amateurs are more driven than before: you don't have to worry about working "There's no question that players are again.” Are clubs tapping into non-league behaving more professionally now as you football? "You just don't know who's watch - go down the leagues. Look at training ing games of football, so it's important that regimes - they might not do it as often if the lads give everything they've got," says they are part-time, but the work they put Concannon. in is no different. Aldershot boss Barry Smith, who saw his "The guy that goes to work all week and National League side earn a replay against League One Bradford City in the F A Cup Continued over Regular By Meet Our Corinthian- Feature The Wanderer Visitors Casuals FC NON-LEAGUE ‘GEMS’ - The Corinthian-Casuals Football Club was for another 39 years. In 1954, the club TAKING A CHANCE - OR JUST formed in 1939 following the merger of the beat Epsom 2-0 to win the Surrey Senior Cup. Two years later in 1956, they reached SPOTTING TALENT? two great amateur sides bearing those names. the FA Amateur Cup Final, drawing 1-1 BBC Sport Online news editor, Michael with Bishop Auckland at a packed Wembley Short, recently wrote about the emergence The Corinthians Stadium. The neo-legendary north-eastern of Jamie Vardy who has become a top The Corinthians were founded in 1882 by club won the replay at Middlesbrough 4-1. A year later, another good run in the FA striker in the Premier League and an N.L."Pa" Jackson, Asst. Hon. Sec. of the Football Association. His aim was to devel - Amateur Cup saw the club reach the semi- England International. op a club side capable of challenging final. After this high point, the club slipped Vardy started his non-league football Scotland at international level. into a long decline, a rare moment of suc - career in the youth system at Northern Within four years, calling on the best cess seeing them reach the FA Cup 1st Round in 1965/66, where Watford won 5-1. League Stocksbridge Park Steels, having amateurs from the public schools and uni - versities, there were nine Corinthians in The 1973/74 season was an historic mile - been rejected by Sheffield Wednesday as a earned a reputation for spotting talent as the England team. Twice, the national stone; heralding the end of the amateur. 16 year old. He broke into the first team squad consisted of all Corinthian players. As if in empathy, Corinthian-Casuals were he led three different clubs to promotion to in 2007 and spent three seasons there, The Corinthians went on to challenge some relegated, for the first time in their history, the Football League. into Isthmian League Division 2. There before joining Halifax Town in 2010. of the top professional teams in the land He was speaking before ‘Straight Outta including, in 1904, beating Manchester they would stay there until 1978, when fur - Scoring 27 goals in his debut season, he Conference’ - a BBC Radio 5 live special United 11 - 3, still their worst defeat. ther relegation to the basement followed a won the club's "Player's Player of the Year" They also took football round the world, third bottom finish in four years. A number programme looking at the journey from award. He started the 2011–12 season touring in South Africa, Canada, the United of steady seasons were played out before non-league to Premier League. He said States, South America and across Europe, new ground-sharing rules created by the with Halifax but moved to then Conference while plenty of players are being picked up including Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Spain, Isthmian League saw the club unceremoni - Premier side, Fleetwood Town in August from non-league by professional clubs, a Denmark and Germany. ously thrown out in 1983/84. This coming 2011 for an undisclosed fee, believed to be In 1910, after a visit to Sao Paulo in after 65 years of continuous membership, lot of talent is being ignored. "There's £175,000, then scored 31 league goals in Brazil, the locals were so impressed they and in spite of a 5th place finish, simply more out there that deserve a chance. It's founded a Corinthians of their own, now because the club’s long nomadic history his first season, winning the team's "Player people willing to take that chance," he Corinthians Paulista, one of the most suc - meant it shared a ground, thus did not of the Year" award as they sealed the have one of its own. Ironically, the year added. cessful clubs in South America; in 2012 Conference Premier title. they beat Chelsea to become the current this occurred was the best in quite a while. Steve Walsh, head of player recruitment In May 2012, he signed for Leicester City World Club Champions. Real Madrid, Leeds The club reached the 1st Round of the FA at Leicester, said of Vardy, "He's such a United and some say the English National Cup, holding Bristol City to a goalless draw in the Championship for a non-league confident lad he actually put in his contract Team, play in white shirts partly in tribute at Champion Hill, before losing 4-0 in the record transfer fee of £1 million and was replay. The club also made it to the 5th when he joined Leicester for a bonus if he to the Corinthians. instrumental in helping them gain promo - Round of the FA Vase, the replacement became an England player. Micky Mellon tion to the Premier League in 2015. Vardy The Casuals competition for the FA Amateur Cup. was his manager [at Fleetwood Town] at The Casuals were founded in 1883 with a The first season in the Spartan Premier also made his international debut for the time and he said Vardy could be any - membership restricted to the Old Boys of League was a disaster and a second con - England in 2015. He is currently the secutive relegation occurred. thing he wants to be."Is Vardy a ‘one-off’? three public schools, Charterhouse, Eton Premier League’s top scorer, with 13 goals, and Westminster, although that was soon Next year, the Corinthian-Casuals for - Still doesn’t think so. "There's too many ten of them in consecutive games, changed to include all ex-public school and tunes took an upturn when they bounced one-offs for him to be a one-off. He's made university players. Casuals were a strong back as Champions, remaining in the equalling Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s 12 year old a great impact and he's headlining the force in the early amateur game, runners Premier Division for a further 12 seasons. record, for the current table-topping Foxes 1988 was a truly historic year, with the show, but it's because he's a goal-scorer up in the first FA Amateur Cup Final in (as at 28 November before they played 1894, founder members of the Isthmian club securing its first ever home ground, that Vardy's a bit more highlighted. merging with the crippled Tolworth FC, second placed Manchester United yester - League in 1905, first holders of the A.F.A "Look at people like Harry Arter at Senior Cup in 1907, winners of the thus taking over the running of their facili - day evening). Bournemouth. He has worked his way up Amateur Cup in 1936. ties. This season also saw the Corinthian- In his article, Michael Short suggested "Casuals' victory in the Amateur Cup Casuals Tour of Brazil, when legendary to the Premier League and he was at that League clubs ‘must take a chance’ on Final came after beating Ilford 2 - 0 in a Brazilian international, Socrates, donned Woking. Another Bournemouth lad, Lee the famous chocolate and pink colours for non-league ‘gems.’ He went on to say that replay before 28,000 at West Ham after a Tomlin, also came through from Rushden & 1 - 1 draw at Crystal Palace. It was a special game. A runners-up berth in 1993 non-league football is full of players who Diamonds. "Chris Smalling at Manchester crowned by a civic reception in Kingston. and winning the League Cup in 1995 were could make the grade at the top level - but the highlights of the Spartan League era, United came through the same sort of path not enough clubs are brave enough to take Corinthian-Casuals before the club switched to the Combined - because he's a defender he's not seen as Counties League in 1996. This was a great - a chance on them. Other coaches down The Corinthian-Casuals Football Club had quite as special, although he's playing for played only one game when World War II ly improved experience. In the first sea - the football pyramid also say there are Manchester United and has a good few broke out, though it really wasn’t our fault. son, a runners-up spot was achieved to at more who could follow. "Jamie Vardy's not Come the recommencement of football in last win back our place in the Isthmian England caps." England boss Roy Hodgson a one-off. But the talent is being missed," 1945, the club proudly retook its place in League. signed Chris Smalling from non-league The team’s best finish said Luton Town boss John Still. Still, 65, the Isthmian League, were it would remain Continued over Meet Our Corinthian- In March 2010 he moved to Aldershot Stadium, St. Johns. He is now captain of Town on loan and stayed until the end of the side. Visitors Casuals FC the season when his contract at In August 2014, he signed for Conference Stadium:MK was finished and he was side Crawley Town before returning to the for many years, 5th in 2000/01, saw them Corinthians were the first England team. released. In August 2010, after rejecting a Football League in January 2015 when he miss promotion by a meagre 3 points, contract offer from Aldershot Town, he signed for Crawley Town. They were rele - whilst the Reserves won the Suburban • Between 1883 and 1890, 52 of the 88 League South and London Intermediate caps awarded against Scotland went to signed for League Two Chesterfield and gated from League One and he was, once Cup. In May, the club toured Brazil again, Corinthian players. In fact, in 1894 and finished the season with a Winner's medal again, released. Part-time modelling was winning the Sao Paulo Athletic Invitation 1895, Corinthians fielded the full England as they the Division and promotion to also now taking up some of his time but, at Cup. Victories were achieved over side twice… the only club to ever manage League Two. The next season, however, the beginning of August 2015, he move to Paulistano and Sao Paulo AC, though SC this feat. was a lot different. Chesterfield's form was U.S. Ancona 1905 of Lega Pro/B, Italy's Corinthians Paulista’s U21’s inflicted a 2-0 not good and Morgan was sent on another third level. Currently, they are top of the defeat. The next season saw the reorgani - • It’s acknowledged that England wear zation of the Isthmian League, with a top 6 white in homage to the Corinthian strip. loan, this time to Oxford United in March Division but Morgan hasn't played a game finish guaranteeing a place in the new It’s also a fact that Real Madrid, inspired 2012. At the end of the season he left the yet ! Division 1 South. Although being in the by Corinthians, adopted their white strip. club and after Tweeting to Grimsby Town Apps Goals running for much of the season, a late on 11 September that he was not turning Colchester United 71 6 slump saw the Corinthian-Casuals slip to • However, Corinthian’s greatest contribu - up at a trial game, signed for Wycombe Reading 31 3 finish in 10th place. However, thanks to tion to the game was their missionary Wanderers the following day. Luton Town 88 11 some astute thinking, the ground had been work; touring overseas across Europe, He had two good seasons with The Southend United (Loan) 8 0 improved anyway, gaining a “Grade B” South Africa, USA, Canada and South award. Thus, due to circumstances else - America. Chairboys but, come the middle of May Crewe Alexandra (Loan) 91 where, the promotion places sank to as low 2014, his contract had finished and he was Leyton Orient (Loan) 32 5 as 11th and the club got to play its highest • It was on a tour to Brazil in 1910 which released. However, at the end of the Milton Keynes Dons 91 level of football since 1978. inspired locals to found their own team in month, he flew out to the Caribbean hav - Aldershot Town (Loan) 9 4 Season 2006/07 saw the club enjoy the Corinthian’s honour… that club has since ing been selected for the Montserrat Chesterfield 38 4 momentous honour of celebrating 125 gone on to be the largest in South national team for their upcoming Gold Cup Oxford United (Loan) 10 1 years of football with a commemorative America and the only team to win the matches. He made his debut against the Wycombe Wanderers 62 15 match at Wembley Stadium. The 2010/11 FIFA World Club Championship twice season was memorable as the club lifted (defeating Chelsea in 2011). United States Virgin Islands on 30 May as Crawley Town 13 0 the Surrey Senior Cup for the first time in the Emerald Boys won 1-0 at Blakes Estate 57 years when Leatherhead were defeated • Corinthians were the English club to 2-0 in the final at Gander Green Lane. This field the first ever Black International triumph was a fitting tribute to Brian player. Adamson who stood down as manager at the end of the season. • The Corinthians were so good, they reg - In January 2015, Corinthian-Casuals ularly defeated league and FA Cup win - embarked on an historic tour to Brazil to ning opponents. In fact, in 1904, they play the two-time FIFA World Club defeated Manchester United 11-3 – their Champions SC Corinthians Paulista. The heaviest defeat to this day. The centenary match played out in front of 30,000 fans in of that match was played in 2004 with attendance and screened live on two United claiming a 3-1 victory. national TV stations. Although the final score was 3-0 to the hosts, Casuals held • In 1939, Corinthians merged with anoth - the professionals to 0-0 for 78 minutes. er famous club, Casuals to become the Corinth won the hearts of many millions of club that, to this day, resides in Tolworth. fans in the week spent in Sao Paulo. With James Bracken now in charge, we • Corinthian-Casuals are the only club to look forward with quiet optimism to anoth - be honoured with a Royal Coat of Arms. er year as the eternal underdogs, punching above their weight. The Corinthian-Casuals • Corinthian-Casuals has called the bor - Football Club continues to take great pride ough of Kingston upon Thames home for in its rich and glorious history, and still so over 25 years. very much more in its present day standing as the highest ranked amateur club in • Corinthian-Casuals are the highest England. ranked fully amateur team in Senior foot - ball. We maintain our original ethos of fair Some Amazing Facts About play and good sportsmanship across all Corinthian-Casuals: levels of football. Dean Morgan (left) • Corinthians were founded in 1882 by the in action as a trialist Football Association to develop a club • Corinthian-Casuals has over 145,000 for Crystal Palace. capable of defeating Scotland. In essence, enthusiastic and avid Facebook followers. That puts the club in the social media Danny Dudley Regular By Paddles site’s top twenty most supported football Danny has been a commanding figure at Feature O’Maddles teams in England, beating many Centre Back for a couple of seasons now, Premiership clubs in the process. and is a previous winner of the ‘most DEAN MORGAN. improved player’ award. Can play across Born: 3 October 1983, Enfield, North- Management Team the whole defensive line. Played a huge East London, England. James Bracken part in keeping a clean sheet vs Although barely in his thirties, James Corinthians for 78 minutes in Brazil in 2015 already has a fantastic managerial record in front of 30,000 fans. Previous clubs Club: Colchester United, Reading, Luton which includes steering Sutton United include Chipstead and Whyteleafe. Town, Southend United (Loan), Crewe reserves to three consecutive Suburban Dave Hodges Alexandra (Loan), Leyton Orient (Loan), League Premier title wins including last Dave came to pre-season trials in July Grays Athletic, Milton Keynes Dons, season in which his side remained unbeat - 2010 and after some reserve matches pro - Aldershot Town (Loan), Chesterfield, en for the whole campaign. Bracken picked gressed to 1st team duty. What he failed to Oxford United (Loan), Wycombe up no less than seven trophies in 2015. mention to anyone was that he played for Joe Davies Glossop North End in the 2009 FA Vase Wanderers, Woking, Crawley Town, U.S. Joe’s playing days saw him rise through final at Wembley and was also their leading Ancona 1905. the ranks of the youth system at scorer! Dave has now made over 100 Corinthian-Casuals, into the reserves and appearances for the club. His versatility A forward who gradually became more of onto the first team. Has since developed makes him comfortable anywhere down the an attacking midfielder, Morgan was origi - into a fantastic coach and surely still picks left side. nally with Colchester United, progressing up wise words of wisdom from his father, Ross Defoe Tony, who also once held the Assistant Left back who broke into the first team through their Youth system before signing Manager position at Casuals. after working his way through the Full Professional terms in August 2001. He Dan Pringle reserves. Previously at Molesey and Epsom had made his League debut for The U's on Dan started his football career at Crystal & Ewell. When on form he is arguably the 4 November 2000 when he came on as a Palace, regularly turning out for their most skilful player at the club. Loves his substitute for Aaron Skelton in a 0-2 loss youth sides and playing in the FA Youth photo being taken and is a menace with a to Northampton Town in a Division Two Cup. At only 22, he’s by far the youngest of selfie stick! game at Layer Road and went on to make the coaching set-up but with a serious Juevan Spencer knee injury preventing him competing, Dan Skilful winger now in his fourth season at four appearances for the Essex side that has taken to a coaching role. the club. Has serious pedigree and pace to season, all from the bench. Carly Doyle burn. Was voted last year’s ‘Most Improved From the time he signed full terms he was Physio who works hard getting the play - Player of the Season’. Juevan was formerly a regular in the squad until the beginning ers back to full fitness, Carly graduated in on the books at AFC Wimbledon, Salisbury of the 2003-2004 season when injury and Sports Rehab at St Mary’s in 2006 and was City and Whyteleafe. personal circumstances led to him and The at Met Police before joining us here at Sekou Kaba U's parting company by 'mutual consent' in Casuals. In her spare time Carly enjoys This attacking midfielder joined long distance running and has completed Corinthian-Casuals in the summer of 2015. September 2003 and, two months later, he the London Marathon in just over 3 hours. Sekou has real Ryman Premier pedigree signed for Reading. At the end of the 2004- Alan Winnett having played regular first-team football 2005 season he was released by The Goalkeeping Coach; Alan is a long serving for Harrow Borough. Other previous clubs Biscuitmen and signed for Luton Town in August 2008, a move that was extended to member of the club having had involve - include Sutton United. July 2005. After a successful first season the end of the season in January 2009. In ment managing the reserves and then pro - Shaun Okojie when he scored Reading's 'Goal Of The the two seasons he had hardly played for gressing to the first XI. A powerful and imposing striker who Danny Bracken joined Corinth ahead of the 2015/16 sea - Season' on his first appearance at the club, Luton Town had been relegated #OneDannyBracken started his career at son. The 20 year old Okojie previously twice and, at the end of the 2008-2009 Kenilworth Road, Reading were relegated West Ham before moving to Sutton & made appearances for Southern League from the Championship in 2006-2007 and, season, he was given a free transfer. Tooting, progressing to the 1st team squad side Hitchin Town where he impressed by in November 2007, he moved on loan to In August 2009, he was signed by the before being signed at the start of the hitting a phenomenal 24 goals in nine Southend United amid rumours of training mighty Grays Athletic of the National 2010/2011 season. Danny is now estab - games for their under-19s. bust-ups and abuse from the Luton Town Conference. He made his debut for the lished as 1st team goalkeeper, with well Stefan Joseph supporters due to a perceived bad attitude. club against Histon at Bridge Road, Histon over 100 consecutive first team appear - An experienced Ryman league striker ances to his name. who’s played for the likes of East Grinstead He was with Southend United for two on 11 August in a 0-0 draw. Four days later Niall Wright and Chipstead joined Casuals in 2015. 25 he scored in a 1-2 defeat at The Lamb months and, on his return to Hertfordshire, Attacking full back/midfielder who gets year old Stef has also spent time with was on the verge of signing for Leeds Ground, Tamworth and that was it. One forward whenever possible. Niall signed Sutton United, Guildford City, Croydon and United until they saw his wage demands goal in two appearances and he'd decided, from Woking FC in 2014 and immediately Icelandic side BÍ/Bolungarvík! and the move was kicked into touch. He enough was enough and left, never to play cemented a place in his first team. Diego Maradona then went on loan to Crewe Alexandra for for an Essex side again and signing for However, injury hampered his promising No… not that one! However, just like his the rest of the season in March 2008. Milton Keynes Dons on trial in September start. Niall has also represented the FA famous namesake, this exciting young before signing a contract to the end of the during their 150th anniversary celebra - Brazilian (not Argentinian) winger causes Effectively, he never played for Luton Town tions. again moving to Leyton Orient on loan in season. Continued over Meet Our Corinthian- Grays Athletic Season Visitors Casuals FC Kit Sponsorship 2015-16 defences multiple problems. Made head - 2015 and continues to do so. Josh is a ver - JAY LEADER JAKE HUTCHINGS lines when he scored on his debut for satile midfielder who can play anywhere Corinthian-Casuals versus Met Police in across the park. Josh has a keen eye for July 2015. If only it was with his hand… goal and will cause trouble for any defend - Peter Jackson Lifetime Wills Terry Murray er. A young defender who joins the club in Cherno Mendy July 2015 after winning the Suburban Cherno is a versatile attacking player that League with Sutton United. Has immedi - can operate up front or on either wing and PERRY TAMBURRINI GUS DOUGLAS ately gelled well with Danny Dudley at the has formed part of the Gambian national back and cemented a place in the first XI. side at u17 and u20 level. As a youth play - Warren Morgan er Mendy was at AFC Wimbledon before Warren is a talented right-back who joins leaving for a spell at West Bromwich us in the summer of 2015. Has previously Albion. Has also conducted trials at QPR as played for James Bracken at Sutton United well as playing for the likes of Dulwich JOEL NOUBLE ALEx ADDAI and spent time with Carshalton Athletic Hamlet and Grays Athletic. last season. Emmanuel Akokhia Ben Cotton This exciting and dangerous forward Rob Stevens Janet Packer Technically gifted in midfield, Ben is one began his career with Bolton Wanderers to watch. Previously with Sutton United, and Crystal Palace before joining AFC Ben joined the Casuals in 2015. Wimbledon, where he first came to the Ben King attention of Staines` boss Marcus Gayle. TOMMY CUMMINGS LAMAR REYNOLDS Playing either left back or centre midfield, Has also played for Harrow Borough before Ben has real pedigree. Progressing from joining Casuals in 2015. Sutton reserves to the first XI has given Emil Salama Tony Packer David Seaman him invaluable experience at a higher Won player of the year in 3 consecutive level. Ben has also turned out for seasons for Sutton United's youth team Tonbridge Angels. having scored 55 goals in 71 appearances Brandon Johnson predominantly from the wing. Also scored ROMAN MICHAEL-PERCIL LUKE IFIL This no-nonsense defensive midfielder is an impressive 20 goals in 25 games for the a real ball winner who won honours with title-winning Reserves last year, before Jim Hardingham Steve Allen Sutton United’s Youth and Reserve sides joining Casuals in August 2015. before joining Corinthian-Casuals in 2015. Matt Reece Kevant Serbony A striker that looks dangerous every time This talented player has spent time with he enters the field. Matt was with James HARRY AGOMBAR GEORGE KAMURASI AFC Wimbledon, Sutton United and Bracken at Sutton United where he Hampton & Richmond before coming to excelled up top helping to win the Casuals in July 2015. Suburban League Premier title in their Sir Crazy Legs Sir Crazy Legs Josh Uzun unbeaten season. The former Leyton Orient youngster immediately impressed on his debut in July JERMAINE OSEI MONTEL AGYEMANG RECENT MATCHES WITH OUR OPPONENTS 23/04/1927 Friendly (Casuals FC) Home W2-0 18/09/1976 FA Cup - 1st Qualifying Round Away W1-0 01/10/1983 Friendly Home D3-3 20/12/1983 Isthmian League - Division Two Home W3-1 24/03/1984 Isthmian League - Division Two Away W4-0 11/09/1984 Friendly Home L2-3 MASON BLOOMFIELD DANNY BURNETT- 05/08/1989 Friendly Away W3-2 WILLIAMS 15/09/1990 FA Cup - 1st Qualifying Round Away W5-1 OUR OPPONENTS LATEST RESULTS 24-Oct-2015 Isthmian South Division Away Chatham Town W2-1 27-Oct-2015 Isthmian South Division Home Tooting & Mitcham United L0-2 31-Oct-2015 FA Trophy 1st Qualifying Rd Home Redbridge W4-1 THE LIST MAY CHANGE THROUGHOUT THE SEASON 03-Nov-2015 Isthmian South Division Away Worthing L0-3 07-Nov-2015 Isthmian South Division Home Hythe Town W1-0 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SPONSORING A PLAYER, 14-Nov-2015 FA Trophy 2nd Qualifying Rd Away Leiston W2-1 MATCH OR BALL 18-Nov-2015 Isthmian South Division Away Ramsgate L2-3 21-Nov-2015 Isthmian South Division Away East Grinstead Town D1-1 PLEASE SPEAK TO STEVE SKINNER Grays Athletic Season Fixtures Ryman League Kit Sponsorship 2015-16 & Results Premier Division

MARK BENTLEY DAVID RAVEN Saturday 21st November 2015 Wednesday 2nd December 2015 PREMIER DIVISION PREMIER DIVISION (Manager) (Coach) Bognor Regis Town 2-3 Dulwich Hamlet Burgess Hill Town vs Enfield Town Glyn Jarvis David Barnes Brentwood Town P-P Hampton & RB SURREY SENIOR CUP - 2ND ROUND Burgess Hill Town 1-1 Billericay Town Leatherhead vs Carshalton Athletic East Thurrock United 1-1 Wingate & Finchley THE ALAN TURVEY TROPHY SPONSORED BY Farnborough 1-1 Needham Market ROBERT DYAS - 3RD ROUND Grays Athletic 1-0 Enfield Town Leiston vs Great Wakering Rovers RAINER HEIN JACK HUGHES Harrow Borough 1-2 VCD Athletic Leiston P-P Staines Town Saturday 5th December 2015 (Youth Development) (Physio) Lewes 1-2 Kingstonian PREMIER DIVISION Merstham 1-0 Canvey Island Brentwood Town vs Farnborough Phil Boston Paragon Independent Limited Metropolitan Police 1-0 Leatherhead Canvey Island vs Staines Town Tonbridge Angels 3-1 Hendon Dulwich Hamlet vs Needham Market East Thurrock Utd vs Lewes Tuesday 24th November 2015 Enfield Town vs Hampton & RB PREMIER DIVISION Grays Athletic vs VCD Athletic SIM MADGEWICK KENNY BEANEY East Thurrock United 4-1 Farnborough Hendon vs Bognor Regis Town (Kit Man) Hampton & RB P-P VCD Athletic Kingstonian vs Merstham Harrow Borough 1-0 Dulwich Hamlet Leatherhead vs Harrow Borough David Barnes Peter Jackson Merstham 3-2 Bognor Regis Town Leiston vs Metropolitan Police Metropolitan Police 0-3 Tonbridge Angels Tonbridge Angels vs Burgess Hill Town THE ALAN TURVEY TROPHY SPONSORED BY Wingate & Finchley vs Billericay Town ROBERT DYAS - 3RD ROUND Brightlingsea Regent P-P Enfield Town Monday 7th December 2015 CALLUM MALTESE JEY SIVA Wingate & Finchley 5-4 Grays Athletic PREMIER DIVISION LONDON SENIOR CUP - 1ST ROUND Farnborough vs Harrow Borough Hendon 4-1 Cray Valley PM Hendon vs Grays Athletic Anthony Auger Kingstonian vs Bognor Regis Town Wednesday 25th November 2015 SUFFOLK SENIOR CUP - QUARTER FINAL Tuesday 8th December 2015 Leiston P-P Ipswich Wanderers PREMIER DIVISION Walsham-Le-Willows 0-2 Needham Market East Thurrock United vs Burgess Hill Town MARK BENTLEY SEAN CRONIN SURREY SENIOR CUP - 2ND ROUND Hampton & RB vs VCD Athletic Walton Casuals 1-1 Kingstonian (pens) Staines Town vs Needham Market Tonbridge Angels vs Enfield Town Martin Candler Fred Wakeling Saturday 28th November 2015 ESSEX SENIOR CUP - ROUND FOUR PREMIER DIVISION Brentwood Town vs Bowers & Pitsea Billericay Town vs Tonbridge Angels Enfield Town vs Merstham Saturday 12th December 2015 Hendon vs Burgess Hill Town PREMIER DIVISION NATHAN FERGUSON JOAO CARLOS Staines Town vs Lewes Billericay Town vs Hendon Wingate & Finchley vs Harrow Borough Bognor Regis Town vs Leiston THE FA TROPHY -3RD ROUND QUALIFYING Burgess Hill Town vs Canvey Island Brian Page Peter Jackson Bognor Regis Town vs Bath City Farnborough vs Leatherhead Dulwich Hamlet vs Margate Hampton & RB vs Grays Athletic Hampton & RB vs Maidstone United Harrow Borough vs East Thurrock United Merthyr Town vs East Thurrock United Lewes vs Dulwich Hamlet Metropolitan Police vs Wealdstone Merstham vs Tonbridge Angels LAMAR JOHNSON DUMEBI GB-DUMAKA Metropolitan Police vs Brentwood Town Sunday 29th November 2015 Needham Market vs Enfield Town THE FA TROPHY -3RD ROUND QUALIFYING Staines Town vs Kingstonian George Watts Phil Boston Grays Athletic vs Corinthian Casuals VCD Athletic vs Wingate & Finchley Monday 30th November 2015 PREMIER DIVISION Farnborough vs Hendon BRADLEY TOMLINSON GLEN LITTLE Tuesday 1st December 2015 PREMIER DIVISION "The Ryman Football League strongly support Alan Roberts Glyn Jarvis Hampton & RB vs Bognor Regis Town the FA statement that there should be a zero Harrow Borough vs Grays Athletic Needham Market vs Brentwood Town tolerance approach against racism and all forms Staines Town vs Tonbridge Angels of discrimination. Accordingly any form of ESSEX SENIOR CUP - 4TH ROUND discriminatory abuse whether it be based on race JAMES STEVENS BRIAN MOSES Colchester United vs Canvey Island or ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, faith, THE ALAN TURVEY TROPHY SPONSORED BY ROBERT DYAS - 3RD ROUND age, ability or any other form of abuse will be Glyn Balmer Dulwich Hamlet vs Faversham Town reported to the The Football Association for action SURREY SENIOR CUP - ROUND TWO by that Association." Metropolitan Police vs Dorking Wanderers Useful numbers:-The FA 0800 085 0508 KENT SENIOR CUP - 2ND ROUND Phoenix Sports vs VCD Athletic Kick it Out 020 7253 0162 League Ryman League The Non-League With Table Premier Division Paper Sheridan Robins As we edge ever closer to the busy INC. MIDWEEK P W D L F A PT Christmas footballing calendar, the head - Dulwich Hamlet 22 13 3649 25 42 lines just keep on coming for former Non- Tonbridge Angels 18 12 3339 12 39 League starlet Jamie Vardy. Bognor Regis Town 20 11 4537 24 37 The ex-Stocksbridge Park Steels, FC Halifax and Fleetwood striker Vardy has Kingstonian 21 10 6535 22 36 made a remarkable impact on the Premier Wingate & Finchley 20 11 3634 23 36 League having equalled former Manchester Leiston 19 11 3531 21 36 United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy's Hampton & Richmond Borough 20 97437 27 34 record of goals in ten consecutive games. His tenth of the season signified that he Billericay Town 23 97739 30 34 was not just a one season wonder having Canvey Island 21 10 4732 32 34 played Non-League football just four years Grays Athletic 18 10 3531 20 33 ago. Talent is often buried in the most East Thurrock United 20 87545 32 31 unlikely of places. But in recent weeks Harrow Borough 20 94730 22 31 Non-League football has been dealt a you are better and have the best side win tough card – perhaps taking away from the the league. Merstham 23 9311 31 41 30 influence Vardy has had on the search for Forest Green are certainly on Gary Metropolitan Police 21 93921 36 30 emerging talent. Johnson’s heels to book their first-ever Burgess Hill Town 21 85831 34 29 Unsurprisingly, Football League clubs place in the Football League and there will Leatherhead 20 74930 35 25 have voted in favour of increased para - no doubt be more twists and turns as the chute payments for clubs relegated from season progresses. However, it begs the Enfield Town 18 73821 20 24 League Two in to the Conference. The cash question of how long that will last with Staines Town 15 64519 25 22 that clubs receive is set to ascend at an increased payments easing the blow of one Hendon 21 5412 27 38 19 alarming rate. An unbelievable £750,000 of the biggest fears in football – relega - Needham Market 21 4710 24 41 19 will be on offer, meaning that relegation tion. Brentwood Town 18 6012 24 31 18 will result in around £474,000 being hand - Will we really have to rely on the FA Cup ed out followed by a “mere” £237,000 dur - to provide us with excitement – although Farnborough 18 4113 29 48 13 ing a club’s second year in the National based on recent years that shouldn’t be VCD Athletic 21 2613 17 47 12 League. Not only does this sort of money too much of a problem. Rising star stories Lewes 21 1416 19 46 7 draw parallels with clubs relegated from including that of Stevenage Borough, the Premier League (a sore subject for Crawley Town, Yeovil Town and Dagenham many football fans) but it allows clubs to and Redbridge – clubs who have pro - readily spend in the notoriously “toughest” gressed up the ladder – are at risk of league to get out of. becoming a distant memory. Cheltenham Town are sitting pretty at the These clubs now all currently face the top of the National League and, having prospect of the drop from League Two and OCTOBER been an established Football League club surely giving them a head start defeats the for sixteen seasons, have the credentials object of their past achievements? PLAYER OF THE to get back in to League Two. We should be nurturing talent like Vardy But just ask Luton Town fans and they will and enjoying the competitive football in all MONTH AWARD tell you that nothing is certain. Surely that leagues, not letting money cause conflict is all part of the fun? Maybe ‘fun’ is not the and resentment. So whichever match you BEING right word for fans but the point of a pro - may be watching, look out for the next big PRESENTED motion battle is to be competitive, prove name as talent can overrule money. BY SUPPORTER PHIL BOSTON TO ROMAN MICHAEL-PERCIL Grays Athletic Meet The Staff Appearance Season FC & Players & Scorers 2015-16 been released by Wolves after starting as a previously made two first team appear - Grays Ath. youth at Arsenal. He made in debut at ances when we were in Ryman Division Career Tonbridge Angels in August 2015 and has One North. He opted to move to our land - Start Sub. Tot Goals Yell. Reds Apps Goals impressed with his defensive and attacking lords, Aveley, to get first team experience, play. before a spell at Basildon in the Essex Apps George Kamurasi – Goalkeeper. Senior League. He suffered an injury play - Alex Addai 55 10 210 10 2 Popular keeper who returned to the Blues ing for our Under 21s as an 18 year-old, Harry Agombar 10 6 16 200 99 17 in August 2015 after helping us win the but he is now looking to get back into our Montel Agyemang 62 80 0 0 8 0 Ryman Division One North Championship in first team squad. 2012/13. Also had spells at Brentwood and Mason Bloomfield - Striker. Kenny Beaney 14 3 17 210 217 18 Potters Bar. Made his return debut in the Joined from Chelmsford City in October Mark Bentley 76 13 020 49 2 Canvey League Cup win in August 2015 2015. Mason is a product of the Dagenham Mason Bloomfield 26 81 0 0 8 1 and starred in the match with two crucial & Redbridge Academy. He had loan spells saves in the penalty shoot-out. at Chatham Town, Erith & Belvedere, Daniel Burnett-Williams 21 31 0 0 3 1 Callum Maltese – Midfielder. Maldon & Tiptree before signing for Joao Carlos 24 1 25 430 242 71 Callum was a member of last season’s Chelmsford City in September 2015 where Alex Cathline 10 10 0 0 1 0 successful Under 18 side which won the he had dual registration with local rivals Essex Pelly Cup. He has been given the Billericay Town. Sean Cronin 25 0 25 240 34 4 chance to step up to the reserve and first Montel Agyemang – Midfield Tommy Cummings 90 90 0 0 9 0 team squad. He made his first team debut Made his first team debut for Leyton Laste Dombaxe 01 10 0 0 1 0 in the penalty shoot-out win over Canvey Orient at the end of 2014 as he came on in Gus Douglas 10 10 0 0 1 0 in the League Cup in August 2015. Son of the dying minutes at Yeovil Town as Orient former Grays Athletic star, Bradley Maltese, ran out 3-0 victors. Predominantly a cen - Dumebi Dumaka 18 0 18 16 41 59 30 who helped the Blues to promotion to the tral midfielder, Agyemang was rewarded Calvin Ekpiteta 00 00 0 0 0 0 Ryman Premier Division in 1988. with a new one-year contract following a Nathan Ferguson 16 0 16 010 33 1 Jermaine Osei – Striker. successful two-years as a scholar. Jermaine is a young striker who joined Agyemang featured heavily for the O’s Bradley Fortnam-Tomlinson 22 1 23 910 36 12 the Blues in August 2015 after having reserve team last season and made a total Jamie Fuller 11 20 0 0 2 0 spells at Enfield 1893, Enfield Town and of 30 appearances for the youth team dur - Kofi Halliday 10 10 0 0 1 0 Bishop’s Stortford. Made his senior debut ing the 2014-15 campaign. Joined Grays in the penalty shoot-out win at Canvey in Athletic in October 2015. Jake Hutchings 70 71 0 0 11 1 August 2015. Jake Hutchings - Defender. Luke Ifil 25 0 25 110 25 1 Roman Michael-Percil - Winger. Highly rated 19 year old who had a brief Lamar Johnson 27 0 27 020 87 0 The Club signed 20 year-old Roman in spell at Grays in 2013, before Martin Ling George Kamurasi 20 20 0 0 60 0 August 2015 after impressing in pre-sea - gave him his first professional contract at son. He was originally a youth at Spurs Torquay. He moved to Hearts in Scotland Jay Leader 24 0 24 221 80 6 and has also played for Concord Rangers, on a short-term contract in January 2015, Glen Little 2 12 14 100 42 2 Billericay and Farnbor-ough. Scored his but was released in July and returned to Callum Maltese 22 42 0 0 4 2 debut goal in the 4-0 home win over Grays in October. Brentwood Town on 31 August 2015. Danny Burnett-Williams – Striker. Roman Michael-Percil 15 9 24 300 24 3 Lamar Reynolds – Winger. 25 year old Danny joined on dual regis - Brian Moses 00 00 0 0 29 2 Lamar joined the Blues in August 2015 tration from Dover Athletic in October Max Nicholson 30 30 1 0 3 0 having previously played for other Essex 2015. He had a brief spell in our reserves sides Barkingside, Thurrock and Aveley. previously before joining Dover. He also Germaine Ofori 10 10 0 0 1 0 James Stevens – Midfielder. had a loan spell at Leatherhead this sea - Jermaine Osei 14 50 0 0 5 0 James came through Southend United’s son, coming on as a substitute in their 3-0 Lamar Reynolds 3 14 17 000 17 0 youth system, making his debut in March win against the Blues in September. Jey Siva 22 0 22 000 71 0 2011. He was released by Southend in May 2012 and moved to Witham Town, James Stevens 20 3 23 410 45 8 before joing the Blues in December 2014. Perry Tamburrini 00 00 0 0 3 0 He has great passing ability and a powerful Ruddock Yala 12 30 0 0 33 3 striker of the ball. Perry Tamburrini – Midfielder. UP TO AND INCLUDING TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2015 Another returnee in August 2015. Perry Other Ryman 2015-16 Kenny Beaney – Midfield.This season’s in the Premier League for Bolton Club captain. He made two appearances Wanderers, Reading and Portsmouth. He League Tables Season for Grays Athletic in October 2008 before is the scorer of some classic goals, with being released. He started his career at either foot and the maker of many more, NORTH DIVISION (25/11/15) P W D L F A PT Dulwich Hamlet and had a loan spell at as ‘You Tube’ will testify! Glen rejoined the Cray Wanderers 22 14 6250 22 48 Wealdstone before joining Fisher Athletic club in March 2015 after his recent spell at in 2007. He also had a short spell with Welling United. AFC Sudbury 21 14 3441 29 45 Beckenham Town and then moved on to Bradley Tomlinson – Striker. Thurrock 19 14 2347 20 44 Thurrock in December 2008. Rejoining Narborough-born Tomlinson was snapped AFC Hornchurch 20 13 4346 15 43 Grays Athletic in 2011, he has made one of up at the age of 11 by Leicester City before Bury Town 20 11 7241 21 40 the midfield spots his own. moving to Sheffield Wednesday at the age Tilbury 19 11 4438 22 37 Dumebi GB-Dumaka – Striker. Signed in of 16. Before his release in 2013 he fea - Aveley 22 11 3851 36 36 August 2014. Affectionately known as ‘DD’, tured twice for Northern Ireland's U19 side Cheshunt 21 10 5643 24 35 the young striker was impressive in training and signed his first professional contract Phoenix Sports 23 10 4937 37 34 and pre-season friendlies. He was previ - for St. Johnston in Scotland in September Maldon & Tiptree 21 95740 35 32 ously with Heybridge Swifts and Barking, 2013. Tomlinson returned to England in Dereham Town 22 86832 28 30 for whom he performed well against us in summer 2014, joining Hereford United on a Thamesmead Town 18 93625 22 30 an Essex Senior Cup tie in 2013. six-month deal and becomes Andy Harlow Town 17 85428 18 29 Joel Nouble – Striker. The club are Swallow's first signing since taking over Brightlingsea Regent 17 84524 18 28 pleased to announce that Joel Nouble has the reins from Jody Brown in December Great Wakering Rovers 23 77941 46 28 joined the club on a short term loan with 2014. Bradley rejoined the club in March Romford 21 57924 38 22 the intention of extending until the end of 2015. Witham Town 19 55932 40 20 the season. Joel last played for the club in Sean Cronin – Centre Back. Soham Town Rangers 22 5413 26 44 19 2013/14 season. He made his debut for the On 24 March 2015, Sean joined the Blues Wroxham 19 5311 24 40 18 club in the victory over Tilbury in the on loan from Wealdstone. He signed for Barkingside 22 4414 28 53 16 Ryman League Cup, coming on as a substi - Wealdstone in August 2010 having previ - Haringey Borough 19 3412 14 30 13 tute for Jeff Hammond and scoring with ously played for Neath FC in the Welsh Redbridge 22 4117 22 77 13 only his second touch. His first goal in the Premier League. Sean has also played for Waltham Abbey 21 2613 19 35 12 league came in a 3–2 defeat to Dulwich Cardiff City and represented Wales at Heybridge Swifts 20 3215 23 46 11 Hamlet. He scored in the 3–3 draw with Under 18, Under 19 and semi-pro Under 23 Chatham Town as the Blues progressed level, and has made over 170 starts for the SOUTH DIVISION (25/11/15) P W D L F A PT through to the semi-finals of the Ryman Stones. Folkestone Invicta 20 15 2343 17 47 League Cup on penalties. Joel scored his Harry Agombar – Midfielder. first ever brace in the 4–2 home league win Harry originally joined in 2010 and played Worthing 21 14 1649 31 43 over Lewes. He returned to Dagenham & in our last season in the Conference. After Dorking Wanderers 21 12 5444 23 41 Redbridge having made thirty-two appear - making 75 appearances he moved to Ramsgate 23 12 5643 33 41 ances, and scoring nine goals for the Macclesfield Town in 2012. After a brief Faversham Town 23 12 4733 20 40 Blues. loan spell back with the Blues, he moved to Carshalton Athletic 23 13 1939 35 40 Brian Moses – Striker. Maltese side, Floriana in January 2013. In Molesey 21 12 2745 34 38 The club are very pleased to announce July 2013, Swindon Town signed him on a Guernsey 23 11 3946 42 36 that Striker Brian Moses has rejoined the two year deal. He returned on loan to the Three Bridges 21 11 2832 26 35 club. In August 2015 Brian went on loan to Blues again in March 2015. He left South Park 20 11 2731 26 35 Barkingside. Swindon by mutual consent at the end of Corinthian-Casuals 22 11 2931 28 35 Nathan Ferguson – Midfield. Nathan the 2014/15 and re-joined the Blues in Whyteleafe 23 11 1 11 31 34 34 started his career at Norwich City in their August 2015. Hastings United 17 11 0635 20 33 youth academy and has played for sides Gus Douglas – Defender. Herne Bay 19 96432 21 33 including; Chelmsford City, St Albans City, Gus has joined up with the first team Walton & Hersham 22 8311 30 40 27 Folkestone Invicta, Dagenham & Redbridge squad after being a key member of the Hythe Town 20 75822 23 26 and Billericay Town. Under 21 side that won the Ryman Division Walton Casuals 22 8212 39 44 26 Glen Little – Midfield. North title in 2014/15. Tooting & Mitcham United 21 8112 24 34 25 A vastly experienced player. He joined in Luke Ifil – Defender. Chatham Town 21 6411 32 30 22 August 2014 from last season’s Ryman He joined in August 2015 after manager Peacehaven & Telscombe 23 5513 26 49 20 League Champions, Wealdstone. He was Mark Bentley had been searching for a Sittingbourne 18 6012 24 34 18 born in Wimbledon. He also previously right back during pre-season. Luke had East Grinstead Town 19 4510 23 35 17 played for Burnley, Derry City, Glentoran, been on trial at Wealdstone but was unable Chipstead 22 3217 22 55 11 Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, Wrexham to obtain a place in their squad. He had Whitstable Town 23 2120 23 65 7 and Aldershot Town. He has also appeared Continued over Grays Athletic Meet The Staff Reserve Essex Senior FC & Players Team Football League Mark Bentley – Midfield/Manager. Joined first season. He joined in August 2014 from 15/08/2015 Thurrock A Lge 0-7 Grays Athletic in August 2014. He started The Millers where he was voted Fans’ and 22/08/2015 Heybridge Swifts H Lge 3-3 Osei (2), Tamburrini his career at Enfield in 1998, later moving Players’ Player of the Year last season. 05/09/2015 Redbridge H Lge 3-1 Tamburrini, Maltese, Fuller to Aldershot Town, Gravesend & Alex Addai - Alex started his career with 12/09/2015 Sawbridgeworth T. H Lge 1-1 Fuller Northfleet, where he won Player of the Tottenham Hotspur as a youngster but 26/09/2015 Thurrock H Cup 2-1 TBA Year for 2002/03 and Dagenham & moved north to join Blackpool as a trainee. Redbridge. He stepped up to the Football He was released at the end of the 2012/13 03/10/2015 Hullbridge A Lge 4-0 Cummings, Bangora, Osei (2) League with Southend United in 2004 season without managing to break into the 17/10/15 Takeley A Lge 5-3 Fuller (2), Burnett-Williams, where he made 93 appearances and was senior squad at Bloomfield Road. After an Gordon, Osei involved in two consecutive promotions. unsuccessful trial with Leyton Orient in the 14/11/2015 Southend Manor H Lge 2-1 Maltese, Moses He moved to Gillingham in 2006 and he summer of 2013, he joined then Ryman 18/11/2015 Waltham Abbey A Lge 2-3 Burnett-Williams, Ofori was runner up for their 2006/07 and Premier Division side Carshalton Athletic 02/12/2015 Clapton A Lge 2009/10 Player of the Year award. He also and made eleven appearances for the 05/12/2015 Waltham Abbey H Lge represented Cambridge United, Hayes & Robins, scoring once. He joined Yeading, Boreham Wood and was a mem - Conference South side Whitehawk in 12/12/2015 Waltham Forest A Lge ber of Wealdstone’s Ryman League December 2013 and then moved onto 19/12/2015 Barking H Lge Championship winning squad last season. Crawley Down Gatwick in March 2014. He 23/01/2016 Redbridge A Lge In January 2015 Mark took over as care - signed for Ryman Premier side Kingstonian 30/01/2016 Sawbridgeworth T. A Lge taker manager from Andy Swallow. In in the summer of 2014 and played forty- 03/02/2016 Clapton H Lge February 2015 it was announced that Mark one times, scoring just once. 13/02/2016 Waltham Forest H Lge would retain the manager’s role for the Tommy Cummings – Mark Bentley has 27/02/2016 Takeley H Lge remainder of the 2014-2015 season. also announced the signing of defender Discussions are ongoing for his tenure to Tommy Cummings. With Arsenal and 05/03/2016 Thurrock H Lge continue for next season. Charlton Athletic as a youngster, he 12/03/2016 Hullbridge Sports H Lge David Raven – Coach / Scout. Retired became disillusioned with the game and 19/03/2016 Heybridge Swifts A Lge from playing in 1999 after a career that gave up for a while, but has been playing TBA Barking A Lge included spells at Wigan Athletic, Slough locally in the past year or so and has TBA Southend Manor A Lge Town and Didcot Town. Joined the staff in impressed sufficiently to be offered terms 2011. A former Kilmarnock coach and Grays by Bentley. reserve team manager. Previously a youth Jey Siva – Left Back.Joined from Weald- coach and assistant manager for the Capital stone in August 2014 where he was part of League side at Redbridge before joining their Championship winning squad in Grays Athletic in 2011 as assistant manager 2013/14. He was at Enfield from 2010 Essex Senior League Official Website www.essexseniorleague.co.uk for the reserves. His role was expanded to until 2013 and previously played for Facebook Essex Senior League Community Twitter @essexsenior include scouting opponents and potential Hillingdon Borough, Indian Gymkhana and signings. He will continue in his dual coach - Newbury Forest. He has coaching experi - RESERVE DIVSION P W D L F A PT ing/ scouting role working on fitness & ence at a number of English Clubs and in Heybridge Swifts 10 98141 13 25 rehabilitation and working closer with the the USA. He achieved a sports science U21 and U18 coaching staff to identify play - degree at Brunel University where he made Waltham Abbey 968028 13 24 ers to develop through into the first team. the England University side. Redbridge 10 10 7024 24 21 Lamar Johnson – Goalkeeper. He joined Joao Carlos – Midfield. He joined in the Grays in 2011 after spells at Romford and pre-season of 2011. The Portuguese Thurrock 856132 6 19 Aveley. In his early career, he was part of winger started his career at Clapton before Hullbridge Sports 9 10 5125 19 16 the Charlton Athletic youth setup and also moving on to Brentwood Town and then played for Thurrock’s under 18’s and their Aveley. He went on to sign for Football Grays Athletic 8 13 4220 19 14 reserve side, before switching to Canvey- League side Dagenham & Redbridge in Sawbridgeworth Town 8 16 3117 24 10 based Concord Rangers in 2010. He will November 2009, where he made one available to play after 15 October 2014. appearance as a substitute. He rejoined Clapton 13 14 2319 29 9 Jay Leader – Centre Half. A product of Brentwood Town in August 2010, before a Walham Forest 6620915 6 the Dagenham & Redbridge youth setup he move to Thurrock. He was voted the Barking 991210 24 5 has progressed through the non-league Player of the Year in 2011/12 and the ranks playing for Bethnal Green in the Supporters’ Player of the Year 2013/14. Southend Manor 9 14 1114 34 4 Essex Senior League before moving to He was also the top scorer in both sea - Takeley 740010 29 0 Aveley where he was made captain in his sons. Statistics Grays Athletic Statistics Grays Athletic 2015-16 Football Club 2015-16 Football Club DATE OPPOSITION C R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Substitutes Used ATT OG Sat 8th Aug Hendon Lge 1-1 Johnson Cummings Siva Cronin Leader Stevens Michael-Percil Beaney Tomlinson Ferguson Carlos Little +, Bentley *, Reynolds @ 201 1 Tues 11th Aug Tonbridge Angels Lge 3-2 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader Stevens + Tomlinson Beaney GB-Dumaka 2 Ferguson Carlos 1 * Michael-Percil +, Bentley * 439 Sat 15th Aug Burgess Hill Town Lge 2-1 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader Stevens Tomlinson 1 * Beaney GB-Dumaka 1 Ferguson Carlos+ Michael-Percil +, Reynolds * 458 Tues 18th Aug Canvey Island ***** ATT1 2-2 Kamurasi Ifil Cummings Douglas Bentley Stevens 1 Michael-Percil Maltese @ Osei * Ferguson + Reynolds Beaney +, Little *, Addai @ 153 1 Sat 22nd Aug Billericay Town Lge 2-0 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader Stevens 1 * Tomlinson 1 + Beaney GB-Dumaka Ferguson + Carlos @ Reynolds +, Bentley *, Michael-Percil @ 263 Weds 26th Aug Canvey Island Lge 2-0 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader Stevens * Tomlinson Beaney GB-Dumaka 1 Ferguson + Carlos + Reynolds +, Agombar * 289 1 Sat 29th Aug Dulwich Hamlet Lge 1-1 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader Stevens+ Tomlinson Beaney 1 GB-Dumaka Ferguson @ Carlos * Michael-Percil +, Reynolds *, Little @ 999 Mon 31st Aug Brentwood Town Lge 4-0 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader 1 Michael-Percil + Tomlinson * Beaney GB-Dumaka 2 Ferguson @ Carlos Agombar +, Reynolds *, Stevens @ 205 Sat 5th Sep Leiston Lge 2-1 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader Stevens Tomlinson + Beaney GB-Dumaka 2 Ferguson @ Carlos * Michael-Perci l +, Reynolds * 232 Tues 8th Sep Canvey Island Lge 3-0 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader Stevens 1 @ Tomlinson + Beaney GB-Dumaka 1 Ferguson @ Carlos * 1 Michael-Percil +, Reynolds *, Agombar @ 330 Sat 12th Sep Biggleswade Utd FAC1Q 5-0 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin 1 Leader Agombar + Tomlinson @ Beaney Michael-Percil 1 Ferguson @ Reynolds * Carlos + 2, Little *, Osei @ 182 1 Sat 19th Sep Bognor Regis Town Lge 0-2 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader Stevens+ Tomlinson @ Beaney GB-Dumaka Ferguson Carlos * Michael-Percil +, Reynolds *, Little @ 207 Weds 23rd Sep Staines Town Lge 1-1 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin 1 Leader Stevens + Michael-Percil Beaney * Tomlinson Ferguson Carlos Agombar *, Reynolds +, 173 Sat 26th Sep Hullbridge Sports FAC2Q 6-0 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin + Leader Stevens Michael-Percil Tomlinson @ 3 GB-Dumaka 3 Ferguson Carlos * Yala +, Reynolds *, Osei @ 206 Weds 30th Sep Leatherhead Lge 0-3 Johnson Ifil @ Siva Cronin Leader Stevens + Michael-Percil Agombar * Tomlinson Ferguson Carlos Reynolds *, Little +, Yala @ 272 Fri 2nd Oct Kingstonian Lge 1-3 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin + Leader Stevens + Michael-Percil 1 Agyemang Tomlinson Ferguson * Carlos @ Bloomfield +, Little *, Reynolds @ 191 Wed 7th Oct East Thurrock *** ATT2 2-2 Kamurasi Ruddock Cummings Nicholson Bentley Halliday Addai Fuller Bloomfield 1 Agombar 1 Reynolds Osei +, Little *, Reynolds @ 159 Sat 10th Oct Hanwell Town FAC3Q 2-1 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader 1 Stevens Michael-Percil + Agyemang GB-Dumaka 1 Tomlinson @ Carlos* Bentley +, Little ,* Reynolds @ 311 Weds 14th Oct Leatherhead Lge 0-2 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin + Hutchings Stevens Michael-Percil Agyemang @ GB-Dumaka Tomlinson * Carlos Bentley +, Bloomfield * Little @ 172 Sat 17th Oct Lewes Lge 4-0 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Hutchings 1 Stevens 1 Michael-Percil @ Bentley* GB-Dumaka 2 + Agombar Carlos Bloomfield +, Little *, Addai @ 194 Sun 25th Oct Welling United FAC4Q 1-1 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader Bentley Michael-Percil + Beaney * GB-Dumaka Agombar Carlos Addai + 1, Stevens * 512 Tues 27th Oct Welling United FAC4Qr 0-4 Johnson Ifil Siva Cronin Leader Bentley + Michael-Percil * Agyemang GB-Dumaka Agombar @ Carlos Stevens +, Tomlinson *, Addai @ 733 Sat 31st Oct Biggleswade Town FAT1Q 2-1 Johnson Ifil Cummings Cronin Hutchings Stevens * Addai 1 Leader B.-Williams + Tomlinson 1 Carlos @ Bloomfield +, Bentley *, Agombar @ 151 Tues 3rd Nov Wingate & Finchley Lge 2-3 Johnson Ifil 1 Cummings Cronin Hutchings Leader Michael-Percil Agyemang Tomlinson * 1 Agombar @ Carlos + Addai +, Bloomfield *, Little @ 111 Sat 7th Nov Burgess Hill Town Lge 2-0 Johnson Ifil Cummings Cronin Leader Stevens + Addai * Bentley GB-Dumaka 1 Tomlinson 1 Carlos @ Agyemang +, Michael-Percil *, Agombar @ 148 Weds 11th Nov Witham Town^^^ ESC3 0-0 Johnson Cummings Siva Nicholson Hutchings Little Ofori * Agombar Cathline + Bloomfield Addai @ B.-Williams +, Osei *, Maltese @ 86 Sat 14th Nov Waltham Abbey FAT2Q 2-0 Johnson Ifil Cummings Cronin Leader Hutchings + Tomlinson Agyemang GB-Dumaka * Agombar 1 @ Carlos Beaney + 1, Bloomfield *, Michael-Percil @ 146 Sat 21st Nov Enfield Town Lge 1-0 Johnson Ifil Cummings Cronin Leader Bentley Beaney GB-Dumaka Agombar + Carlos Tomlinson 1 Agyemang + 212 Tues 24th Nov Wingate & Finchley ATT3 4-5 Johnson Hutchings Siva Nicholson Leader Stevens Michael-Percil Maltese@ 2 B. -Williams + 1 Little * 1 Addai Beaney +, Fuller *, Dombaxe @ 75 Sun 29th Nov Corinthian-Casuals FAT3Q H SPONSOR: THURROCK FOOD BANK Tues 1st Dec Harrow Borough Lge A A GOAL IN PICTURES Sat 5th Dec VCD Athletic Lge H Mon 7th Dec Hendon Lge A CLUB PHOTOGRAPHER PETER JACKSON ExPERTLY CAPTURES BRADLEY TOMLINSON’S Sat 12th Dec Hampton & RB Lge A WINNING GOAL AGAINST ENFIELD TOWN LAST SATURDAY Tues 15th Dec Staines Town Lge A Sat 19th Dec Dulwich Hamlet Lge H SPONSOR: PAUL COX Tues 22nd Dec Billericay Town Lge A 1. 3. Sat 26th Dec Brentwood Town Lge A Sat 2nd Jan East Thurrock U. Lge H SPONSORS: CAROL TILLETT AND Bradley strikes McDonald turns in PHYLLIS HOLLANDS Weds 6th Jan Tonbridge Angels Lge H SPONSOR: CAROL TILLETT the ball……… despair as the ball Sat 9th Jan Merstham Lge A nestles in the far Tues 12th Jan Needham Market Lge A corner…… Sat 16th Jan Farnborough Lge H 1-0 to the Blues! Sat 23rd Jan Metropolitan Police Lge A Sat 30th Jan Wingate & Finchley Lge H Sat 6th Feb Kingstonian Lge A Sat 13th Feb Harrow Borough Lge H SPONSOR: PHIL BOSTON Sat 20th Feb Lewes Lge A 2. 4. Sat 27th Feb Met. Police Lge H SPONSOR: GLYN BALMER (GLYNBO) Sat 5th Mar Farnborough Lge A Sat 12th Mar Leiston Lge H SPONSOR: PHYLLIS HOLLANDS sending Towner’s Dumebi GB- Sat 19th Mar Bognor Regis Town Lge A keeper, Nathan Dumaka, who set Sat 26th Mar Merstham Lge H SPONSOR: STEWART GOSHAWK McDonald the up Bradley’s Mon 28th Mar East Thurrock U. Lge A Sat 2nd Apr Enfield Town Lge A wrong way… chance, runs away Sat 9th Apr Needham Market Lge H SPONSOR: PARAGON INDEPENDENT LTD to celebrate the Sat 16th Apr Hampton & RB Lge H SPONSOR: GLYN BALMER (GLYNBO) goal with Bradley. Sat 23rd Apr VCD Athletic Lge A ***** Won on pens ^^^ Lost on pens