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Rocks exit cup on a wet night that will not remain in the memory

By Neil Speight

11th Dec 2019 | Local Sport

East Thurrock United 3, Bishops Stortford 4

FAR from the goalfest that the scoreline might suggest, Tuesday night's Velocity Cup tie at the Grayers Graphics Stadium was an underwhelming affair played out in driving rain and wind.

T-Birds battle through for win on memorable charity day that boosted hospice

By Neil Speight

8th Dec 2019 | Local Sport

Thurrock T-Birds 17, Trojans 12

IN horrible weather today (Sunday, 8 December) Thurrock T-Birds made hard work of a very improved Trojans side but eventually came through to record a Championship South victory.

Jake is the star as Thurrock produce a fine win in entertaining encounter

By Guest

8th Dec 2019 | Local Sport

Beckenham 31, Thurrock 43

JAKE Barrand became the first Thurrock player to reach a thousand points for many a year as Thurrock RFC eventually overcame a spirited Beckenham team in London One South on Saturday.

It's a win for Wynne

By Neil Speight

8th Dec 2019 | Local Sport

WEST Thurrock Boxing Club's Luke Wynne achieved his latest victory over professional MMA fighter Wes Machado on Saturday.

Machado, training out of the Mbox gym in Forest Gate, showed his experience in his calm performance but could not subdue the younger Wynne who won on points over four rounds on the latest IBA show at the Circus Tavern.

Grays held in entertaining but goalless Parkside clash

By Guest

8th Dec 2019 | Local Sport

Match sponsors with their players of the match.

Grays Athletic 0, Coggeshall Town 0

ON paper this Bet Victor Isthmian Division One North match always looked to be a tight affair and so it proved to be when Blues and Coggeshall locked horns at Parkside.

Wins on the road for borough teams

By Neil Speight

8th Dec 2019 | Local Sport

AVELEY and Tilbury enjoyed successful afternoons in the Bet Victor Isthmian North on Saturday.

The Millers made the short trip to Burroughs Park and Aveley fans were delighted to come away with a 1-0 win against Great Wakering Rovers thanks to George Sykes' 44th minute goal.

Rocks come from behind for impressive win

By Guest

7th Dec 2019 | Local Sport

East Thurrock United 4, Haringey Borough 2

BEFORE kick-off in Saturday's Bet Victor Isthmian Premier match both sides took part in a minutes applause to celebrate the life of East Thurrock' former owner and club patriarch Ben Bennett, who passed away this week.

Rocks get home draw

By Neil Speight

5th Dec 2019 | Local Sport

EAST Thurrock United have been drawn with a home tie in the Quarter-Finals of the Essex Thames-side Trophy.

They will play Walthamstow FC who currently lie second to Hashtag United in the Essex Senior League.

Unlucky debut for borough fighter but club has a night to remember

By Neil Speight

4th Dec 2019 | Local Sport

Tom Barrett flanked by West Thurrock Boxing Club's Matt Stanton and head trainer Gareth Lawrence.

TOM Barrett, 27, from Aveley, was unsuccessful in his debut professional appearance on Friday at York Hall in Bethnal Green.

Despite winning the opening round, a clash of heads caused a severe swelling and cut under his right eye in the second round, and the game plan changed to protecting the eye.

Dockers well beaten in Trophy tie

By Neil Speight

4th Dec 2019 | Local Sport

Tilbury 1, Canvey Island 4

DOCKERS were well beaten in Tuesday's Isthmian League Velocity Trophy Group Six tie at Chadfields, never recovering from conceding a goal after five minutes.

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