December 2006
 
Ilford game confirmed 31st December 2006

The Essex Thameside Trophy second round tie which is away to Ilford has been arranged for Wednesday February 7th kick off 7:45pm.

Signings/Departures/Injuries 31st December 2006

Following his spell at Redbridge Tony Tucker is back and was between the sticks for the Blues at Bowers yesterday.

Stuart Brown, Jon Higgs and Troy Braham are still injured but Stuart and Jon should be available for selection in the near future.  

Carl Bruce and Ben Wood have deservedly been signed by higher level clubs. Carl has joined Dartford and Ben has gone to Thurrock. Gavin King has also left. While we are sorry to lose them we wish them every success and thank them for their considerable contributions to our side.
Match rearrangements 20th December 2006

Tonight's League cup quarter final 1st leg at Bowers & Pitsea has been postponed for a second time, it will now be played on Saturday December 30th kick off 3pm.

Our league game at Burnham Ramblers on January 20th has been postponed due to Ramblers continued involvement in the FA Vase. The match has been rearranged for Tuesday January 30th kick off 7:45pm.

Last Saturday's league game against London APSA which was postponed due to our temporary suspension will now be played on Tuesday February 27th kick off 7:45pm.

Our twice postponed league visit to Stansted has also been rearranged for Tuesday January 16th kick off 7:45pm.

The Reserves three times postponed London Intermediate cup third round tie at Corinthian-Casuals will take place next Wednesday (December 27th) kick off 7:45pm. It has also been confirmed that if the Casuals pitch is not fit for the game, it will be reversed and played at Mayesbrook Park. This will be confirmed on the message board during that day.
Player news 16th December 2006

Our recent signing Troy Braham will be out of action for some time, as he broke his leg in our midweek victory at Burnham Ramblers. We wish Troy a speedy recovery.

Mark Doyle has left the club. Mark who has yet to start a league match this season, will be seeking regular football elsewhere. The club wish him all the very best in his career.

Squad news 13th December 2006

We are happy to welcome back Troy Braham from Ilford. Troy played in the successful side at Burnham Ramblers last night. Our injury list is still lengthy with Stuart Brown, Bradley Jones, Wayne Vaughan and Jon Higgs all currently ruled out. Happily Bradley Woodards has recovered from illness but Jason Henry was ill and missed the victory at Burnham.

Thameside Trophy draw 13th December 2006

Following last nights 3-1 win at Burnham Ramblers the draw for the second round of the Essex Thameside trophy has handed us another away tie. However, this will be a shorter trip to the Cricklefield stadium to play Ilford. The game will take place in late January/early February.

Bowers off/rearranged 9th December 2006

Today's Essex Senior league cup quarter final first leg tie at Bowers & Pitsea is off. This has been quickly rescheduled and will now take place on Wednesday December 20th with a 7:45pm kick off.

London Senior cup game arranged 5th December 2006

The home London Senior cup quarter final tie against Wealdstone has been arranged - it will take place on Tuesday January 23rd kick off 7:45pm.

New signing 2nd December 2006

The club have this morning signed striker Aaron Gayle from Clapton. Aaron 19, has already scored 11 goals this season including one against the Blues in a League cup group game in October. Aaron has previously been with the West Ham United youth set up before moving to Eton Manor during pre season, prior to signing for Clapton in August.