September 2003
 
Dorian West resigns 29th September 2003

Dorian West has decided to step down as Manager of the Reserve team, in the interim period Trevor Duberry will act as caretaker manager. Dorian has issued the following statement - “I have decided to step down as Reserve team manager with immediate effect I feel I can no longer do a job in the reserve team as results have shown. I will be giving the new manager all the help and support they need because it isn’t easy doing the Reserves as I have found out to my cost. I would like to thank everyone at Barking & East Ham United for all their help and support and words of comfort and wisdom. I would also like send a special thank you to Roger and Marion Chilvers for all their help and support over the last three seasons always being there sorting out any problems that I had - without their help my job would have been more difficult than it was. I would like to wish every one and all the teams connected with Barking & East Ham United all the best in the future." 

The club wishes Dorian all the best in his future ventures.
Ladies announce sponsorship deal 22nd September 2003

Barking Ladies Commercial Manager Debbie Moore is delighted to announce a three year sponsorship deal with Netbusters of Newbury Park. Which will be matched pound for pound by Sportsmatch. The deal is a three year deal worth at total of £10,000.00 and both Barking Ladies and Netbusters are delighted to receive the Sportsmatch award. Barking Ladies and Netbusters first got together in the summer when the Club purchased all its balls and training equipment for the new season. Debbie Moore commented "We were very happy with the honest and professional attitude of all the staff at Netbusters, and they were keen to get involved with Women's and Girls Football. As Barking Ladies are the largest and most successful Club in East London and Essex it was perfect for both parties. To receive the prestigious Sportsmatch award was a real bonus for us. It allows us to send our coaches on more courses and improve our equipment a lot quicker. Netbusters will benefit from being involved with a high profile club, having the names on Club Shirts, and all Club paperwork, we will arrange some advertising hoarding at the ground, as well as match programmes and the company will feature in all our School and Community work."

The players of Barking Ladies FC which now numbers over eighty will receive a discount on all football products at their Newbury Park store. The Club will use the money each season to improve training equipment and the Club has already set the wheels in motion to add full size portable goals to aid training sessions for all its teams. Netbusters management will be attending the Barking Ladies v Stowmarket match on Sunday 28th at Mayesbrook Park to hand over a cheque before the match.
Under 18's win 21st September 2003

The new Under 18's team under the guidance of Gordon Boateng won their first league game 1-0 against Enfield Town today at Mayesbrook Park.
Saturday team news 18th September 2003
Manager Mark Shelton expects defender Danny Gilley to be fit for Saturday's home game against Wealdstone but has called up Danny Hazell, a centre half, from the Reserves as cover and also to gain experience of the first team squad. Saturday's line up will also include Steve Shaw in his first game since returning from Waltham Forest.
Under 18's team 17th September 2003

On this Sunday (September 21st) the Under 18's team get their league season under way in the Eastern Junior Alliance against Enfield Town. Under 18's Manager Gordon Boateng was last season Assistant Manager at Enfield and advises that this will be hard match with the added incentive of his previous involvement with Enfield. Kick off is at 2pm. If you are free come down and see our future stars.

Signings 15th September 2003
Mark Shelton has acted quickly to partly remedy his lack of strikers by securing the return of Steve Shaw from Waltham Forest for a second spell at Mayesbrook. Also signed is Adeji Adedeji, a 6ft 4in forward, has been signed from Tilbury. Promoted from the Reserves are forward Ricky White and goalkeeper Chris Clark. Mark commented “I am still looking for another defender and two strikers and now that we have had the opportunity to assess the players we have there will be more changes”.
Injury/Suspension update 15th September 2003
Danny Gilley’s leg injury could keep him out for an as yet undetermined period. Mark Shelton is bringing in an acupuncturist to treat Gilley and other players with continuing injuries.
Robbie Bangs is suspended for five games starting with last Saturday’s Cheshunt fixture
Mark Fay is suspended for seven days from September 29th
Simon Green is suspended for 35 days from September 29th
All three players will miss the FA Trophy preliminary round tie at Staines on October 4th.
Management changes 15th September 2003
Assistant Manager Billy Gilman has left and Carlos Paulette has been promoted in his place. A new coach will be appointed, whose identity will be revealed soon.
Fixture change 15th September 2003
The scheduled fixture on Saturday September 27th away to East Thurrock United is postponed following East Thurrock’s FA Cup victory over Staines Town as they will be playing in the next round.
Ladies name new Manager 15th September 2003
Following Paul Glibbery's resignation as Ladies First Team Manager, Lisa Brivati has been promoted from Player to Player/Manager. Lisa is a qualified coach and has the full respect of the players. Lisa will be assisted by John Helps who has been promoted from Reserve Team Manager.
Ladies honoured 15th September 2003
The Ladies home game on Wednesday against Colchester United has been postponed as the Essex County FA have moved a match against Norfolk FA from the 24th to the 17th. Both Barking and Colchester have three players in the squad so the League have agreed to a postponement. Barking have their two keepers Michelle Bridgeman and Sarah Ball selected along with Kelly Stock.
From the bench 12th September 2003
Mark Shelton said “I was pleased with the way Robbie Bangs responded to the recent pressure in the Hemel game. I have imposed the maximum punishment for his two red cards and he will be suspended and fined by the FA but I thought that he showed a lot of character and bravery. He avoided getting involved in any controversy and kept himself out of trouble. We have two weeks of concentrated training now and will practice set pieces, phased play etc. We are going to set up a monthly trial night on the last Thursday of every month run by myself if available or by Dorian West and Trevor Duberry. Any player aged 17 or over wishing to join the club at any level or have a trial must contact me”
Announcement - Supporters Trust 9th September 2003
Barking and East Ham United Football Club does not at the moment recognise the “Supporters’ Trust” that has been established recently. This “Trust” is an independent body and not part of Barking and East Ham United Football Club. For this reason we must point out to our supporters and sponsors that Barking and East Ham United Football Club cannot be held responsible in any way for donations given to this “Trust”.
Carlos Paulette 9th September 2003
We can now provide more information on the background of our coach Carlos Roberto Paulette. Carlos was born in Lima, the capital of Peru, and grew up partly in Peru and partly in Brazil. After playing for Universitario de Deportes in Peru, Carlos worked for a Lima First Division club before becoming a teacher, a vocation he now pursues at Gateway Community College in Thurrock.
Signing 8th September 2003
Mark Shelton has made an exciting capture with the signing of Dean Morris. Dean, a defensive midfielder in his mid 20s, was at Wimbledon in his youth, played two seasons of first team football for Billericay in the Premier Division and has also assisted Grays Athletic. It is Mark's intention for Dean to start in tomorrow evening’s game against Hemel Hempstead.
Injury/Suspension update 7th September 2003
Robbie Bangs will be suspended for at least four games following his two successive dismissals, starting with Saturday’s trip to Cheshunt.
New Goalkeeping coach 7th September 2003
Tony Gee has been confirmed as Barking’s new goalkeeping coach.
Match rearranged 5th September 2003
The away match at Cheshunt originally scheduled for Tuesday September 23rd has now been rearranged for next Saturday September 13th kick off 3pm.
Signing/Departure 4th September 2003
James Alexander, a 19 year old attacking midfielder/striker who played for Billericay's first team last season has been signed and on the other side of the coin Levi Willis has been released.
Signings 1st September 2003
Mark Shelton has signed two players from Ford United.-
Goalkeeper Alexander Cancar was here during the Craig Edwards era and followed Craig to Grays and onto Fords.
Richard Vieira Sousa, London born despite his exotic name, is a 19 year old right sided midfielder.
Injury/Suspension update 1st September 2003
Rob McHale has a hamstring injury which will sideline him for a couple of weeks, Gordon Boateng is playing despite carrying a groin injury. Robbie Bangs will be suspended following his dismissal on Saturday. The one game suspension will affect the next game from 13th September onwards which is currently versus Wealdstone on 20th September.