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Millers paired with Chelmsford in Trophy but for moment attention is on promotion chase

By Neil Speight

13th Jan 2020 | Local Sport

HISTORY-making Aveley will have another big derby in the FA Trophy after being paired at home with National League South Chelmsford City and former manager Rod Stringer.

The last 16 tie will take place on Saturday, 8 February.

Cracking start for the T-Birds

By Neil Speight

13th Jan 2020 | Local Sport

Player of the match Maddy Lockwood breaks away.

T-Birds 41, Hove 10

THURROCK T-Birds kicked off the new decade in the same blistering form they finished the last.

Dockers are in the zone

By Neil Speight

12th Jan 2020 | Local Sport

Goalmouth action at Sudbury. Picture by Clive Pearson

AFC Sudbury 0, Tilbury 2

TILBURY enjoyed a successful Saturday in Suffolk, recording their first ever win against their hosts and moving into the Bet Victor Isthmian North play-off zone.

More woe for Blues as they go down to controversial goal

By Neil Speight

12th Jan 2020 | Local Sport

Witham Town 1, Grays Athletic 0

AFTER the encouraging second half display against Heybridge Swifts, the faithful travelling Grays supporters made the short trip up the A12 to Witham on Saturday hoping that the corner had been turned on their side's fruitless festive campaign.

Frankie seals deserved win

By Neil Speight

12th Jan 2020 | Local Sport

Frankie Merrifield turns away after scoring. Picture by Ed Boyden.

Margate 0, East Thurrock United 1

JOHN Coventry's Rocks were in jolly mood on their way home from Margate after a hard fought and deserved Bet Victor Isthmian Premier win which lifted Rocks to within three points of the play-offs.

Millers spring giant-killing act and make it to Trophy last 16

By Neil Speight

11th Jan 2020 | Local Sport

AFC Hornchurch 1, Aveley 2

AVELEY sprang a giant-killing act today (Saturday, 11 January) to earn a historic place in the last 16 of the FA Trophy thanks to a fine win against derby rivals Hornchurch.

Millers aim to make history

By Neil Speight

11th Jan 2020 | Local Sport

HISTORY will be made today as Aveley continue their FA Trophy run at AFC Hornchurch in a special local derby.

Neither side has previously made the last 16 and both teams go into the tie on the back of a hugely successful first half of the season.

Great win for Dockers against high-flying Swifts

By Neil Speight

7th Jan 2020 | Local Sport

Tilbury 3, Heybridge Swifts 0

TILBURY moved to within touching distance of the Bet Victor Isthmian North play-off zone with an impressive win this evening (Tuesday, 7 January) against Swifts, who went into the match at Chadfields in fourth place.

All thoughts with Kevin as Thurrock RFC return to action

By Guest

5th Jan 2020 | Local Sport

DARTFORDIANS defeated Thurrock at Oakfield on Saturday in a match overshadowed by the death of Thurrock stalwart and team manager Kevin Hymas.

Kevin had fought heroically to overcome his illness and a large crowd gathered at Oakfield to pay their respects. The flags were at half mast and all the players and spectators applauded the life of this great clubman.

Slew slays the Millers with brace

By Neil Speight

5th Jan 2020 | Local Sport

Maldon & Tiptree 3, Aveley 1

MILLERS gave Bet Victor Isthmian North leaders a tough test, but the Jammers showed why they are top of the table and unbeaten in the league this season by taking the points in Saturday's battle between the top two.

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