Grays Athletic Football club would like to express its sincere thanks and gratitude for all the messages of support it has received following yesterdays confirmation of our relegation from the Ryman Premier League.

The club has been very touched by all the well wishes from fellow league teams and supporters, the club really does appreciate people taking the time to wish us well.

Here is a selection of messages received by the club yesterday:

Jody Brown: Sorry to see @GraysAthleticFC relegated today. Big club, that will bounce back - and no doubt make this division stronger. Good luck.

Essex Footie: Commiserations to Grays. Things looking up off the pitch though. Blues will bounce back

Ade Cole: Not the best of Saturdays. No win @leistonfc and @GraysAthleticFC relegated. Will both bounce back! Good people at Grays that deserve it

Feel for @GraysAthleticFC after yesterday's relegation but they have best man in charge to bring them back better than ever in @JamieJumtes

Billericay Town:Sorry to hear the news that @GraysAthleticFC have been relegated today.
A huge loss to the Ryman Prem..
Wish you all the best in the future.

Needham Market: All the very best for next season lads! Keep the faith and go and ace it next year ⚽ Will be a real loss to the RLP. Sorry to see you go

Dulwich Hamlet:Sorry to hear it, the premier losing a great club. All the best for next season from everyone at #DHFC