September 2002
 
Reserves update 30th September 2002

Following the cancellation of their games against Southend Manor and St. Alban's City the Reserves have slipped to fourth place in the Essex & Herts Border Combination Division 1:-

POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS
1 Basildon 9 6 1 2 15 10 5 19
2 St. Alban's City 7 6 0 1 27 11 16 18
3 Romford 10 5 1 4 17 20 -3 16
4 Barking & EHU 7 4 3 0 23 5 18 15

 
From the Chair 30th September 2002

Chairman John Edgeworth said with regards to ground grading "We are pressing ahead with the arrangements to carry out the work necessary to obtain a grade A. There is no point in waiting and the work will be done regardless of our position in the league table. We have received the list of requirements from the league and are seeking quotes. Council representatives will be visiting the ground early in October."
Suspension 25th September 2002

Lee Richards will be suspended for the Slough Town match at Mayesbrook Park on October 8th.
Suspensions 23rd September 2002

Simon Tickner suspended from today until October 27th by Essex FA.

Jason Friend is to be suspended but details still to be received from Essex FA

Where are they now 22nd September 2002
Johnny Buffong currently with Ford United scored in first minute of Saturdays game, Anton Innocent released by Hayes.
Reserves update 19th September 2002
The Reserve team are still in second place in the Essex & Herts Border Combination Division 1 after last nights 2-2 draw with Hoddesdon Town with goals from Danny Searle and Nick Mead. Latest Positions:-
POS TEAM P W D L F A PTS
1 Basildon 7 6 1 0 15 5 19
2 Barking & East Ham Utd 7 4 3 0 23 5 15
3 Sawbridgeworth Town 8 4 1 3 14 5 13
FA Cup update 16th September 2002
Barking & East Ham United will be away in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup to Rothwell Town on September 28th. Rothwell play in the Doctor Martens Southern League Eastern Division (the same as Banbury United) and are currently top of their league and are unbeaten with a record of four wins and two draws. They reached this stage with wins over Kingsbury Town of the Ryman League and Essex Senior League side Southend Manor.
Reserves update 16th September 2002
The Reserves have slipped to second place in the Essex & Herts Border Combination Division 1 but hope to make second from bottom Hoddesdon Town Reserves pay on Wednesday night at Mayesbrook Park KO 7:45pm. On Saturday they face Brentwood who are third in the E&H Border Combination Premier Division in the Combination Cup first round at Mayesbrook Park KO 3pm.
Injuries/Suspension/Availability 15th September 2002
Mark Lord - The FA is dealing with Mark in his capacity as Assistant Manager rather than substitute and a fine rather than suspension will be incurred.  Simon Tickner - Simon starts his five week suspension today following his pre-season red card against Bishop Stortford. Jason Friend will be suspended after his dismissal against Purfleet Reserves, but details of his punishment are still to be received from the Essex FA. Kevin Ramsay and Terry Scotchmer are expected to be fit enough to play in Saturdays away fixture at Wembley.
Barking Ladies honoured 15th September 2002
Barking Ladies FC has had five players selected by the Essex County Football Association to represent Essex in this season's East Anglian Women's County Championships. The five are goalkeeper Michelle Bridgeman, Defenders Louisa Rodwell and Vicki Staples, Midfielder Karen Staples and Forward Nicola Carty. The first match of the season is against Cambridgeshire County F.A. and will take place at Braintree Town F.C., Cressing Road, Braintree on Wednesday 25th September, kick off 7.45pm. Club Secretary Paul Glibbery said "We are delighted and honoured to have these five selected, the players are looking forward to the game and they should give a good account of themselves". Meanwhile the Ladies Reserve team trounced their Queens Park Rangers equivalents 17-1 at Mayesbrook Park this afternoon.
Attendances 11th September 2002
United's successful start to the season which has seen them climb to third place in Division 1 North with an undefeated run of six games after their opening day defeat, allied with a vigorous campaign from Development Manager Mark Harris to promote awareness of the club in the local community is beginning to have an effect at the turnstile.  Gates to date:- Marlow - 152 Arlesey - 142 Soham Town Rangers - 159 Hornchurch - 182 - giving an average of 159 - last season's average was 111
Where are they now 11th September 2002
Richard Halle - East Thurrock United on loan from Grays Athletic. Anton Innocent to Hayes from Harrow Borough. Craig Edwards, Paul Downes and Lyndon Lynch have parted company with Grays Athletic
Injuries 11th September 2002
Jamie Dormer had to be substituted last night due to a leg injury but hopes to be fit by Saturday. Jamie said "I will rest it this week and hope It be OK for Saturday. I don't want to miss a match, especially in the FA Cup." 
Signings 11th September 2002
Jay Murray - a lively forward who was a regular last season, has returned after a short stint at Barnet.
Suspensions 11th September 2002
Sam Taylor is now available for selection following last night’s game against Hornchurch. Mark Lord could be suspended for three games after his dismissal during the Soham game, although nothing has yet to be heard and this would start with Saturdays FA Cup against Banbury United. Simon Tickner is suspended for five weeks from 16th of September following his red card against Bishops Stortford in a pre-season friendly. Jason Friend will be suspended following his sending off in last nights Reserve game against Purfleet Reserves.
Reserves update 11th September 2002
The Reserve Team's unbeaten run continued with 0-0 draw away last night to Purfleet.
Reserves update 10th September 2002
Despite drawing with 0-0 with Bishops Stortford are still top of the Essex & Herts Border Combination Division 1.
POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS
1 Barking & EHU 5 4 1 0 21 3 18 13
2 St Alban's City 4 4 0 0 19 5 14 12
3 Basildon 4 3 1 0 7 3 4 10
Signings 10th September 2002
Richard Thomas has added to the international flavour of his squad by signing Baba Drame, who has been playing in the reserves. Baba is a midfield player from France who has played for Red Star 93 and E S Parisienne.
Where are they now 5th September 2002
Barking statistician Les Wilson has revealed that Darren Purse. Who ply's his trade with Premiership new boys Bimlngham City played twelve games for Barking in 1992 before joining Purfleet. 
Suspensions 5th September 2002
Simon Tickner has been suspended for five weeks from September 16th for his red card in the friendly versus Bishops Stortford.
Signings 5th September 2002
Dwayne Nickle - Leading scorer in the Reserves with six goals in four matches.
Miracle at Mayesbrook 5th September 2002
Experienced thirty something player Billy Read had more to celebrate than his two goals against Soham Town Rangers last week. Since rejoining the Blues Billy has undergone an amazing rejuvenation which has halved his age, according to the Barking, Dagenham and Ilford Recorder. In its match report the Recorder refers to 16 year old teenager Billy Read. Is this a clever recruitment incentive organised by manager Richard Thomas? Sadly it appears that the explanation is more prosaic. The report sent to the press by United's press officer included references to Soham's 16 year old Lee Reed and some confusion seems to have ensued in the Recorder office, which also decided to Increase Banbury's travelling time by transferring them from the Eastern to Western Division of the Doctor Martens League.
FA Cup 4th September 2002
It’s Banbury!! The Blues have the chance to have their cake and eat it on September 14th after Banbury United beat Berkhamsted last night despite trailing 1-0 at half time. This victory was even more remarkable as Banbury have been plagued by Injury and had only nine fully fit players available with their substitutes comprising their manager, reserve team goalkeeper and two youth team players. Mattie Gooderich, leading scorer for the past three seasons, is out with a broken leg and two other players have recently had operations. On the plus side all four replay goals were scored by Norman Sylla. a Frenchman and brother In law of Ollvler Dacourt. The 19 year old Sylla. who is in his First season with Banbury has now scored five this season. Banbury are in the Doctor Martens Southern League Eastern Division which is the same pyramid level as the Blues. The club was formed in 1933, reformed in 1965 and is known as The Puritans. It was previously known as Banbury Spencer. The replay victory was only their second win in five games, the other being over Burnham. Banbury have been in the Southern League since 1966 and reached the F.A.Cup first round proper In 1947-8, 1961-2, 1972-3 and 1973-4. Replay If necessary this would be on Tuesday September 17th at 7.45.
Reserves top League 3rd September 2002
After their 6-3 away win against Sawbridgeworth Town Reserves - the Blues Reserve team top the Essex & Herts Border Combination Div 1 - see below :-
POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS
1 Barking & East Ham Utd 3 3 0 0 14 3 11 9
2 Bowers United 4 2 1 1 3 6 -3 7
3 St Alban's City 2 2 0 0 13 3 10 6
Suspensions 3rd September 2002 
Sam Taylor is suspended as follows:- September 7th league v Leyton Pennant and September 10th League v Hornchurch. Mark Lord could be suspended for three games subject to the punishment levied by the FA. This would rule him out of the following - Sep 14 FA Cup v Banbury/Berkhamsted September 21st League v Wembley September 24th League v Great Wakering Rovers (In the event of a FA Cup replay Lord would be available for this game).