GRAYS ATHLETIC 1st TEAM
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Mon 06 Apr 2015  ·  Ryman Premier
East Thurrock United
0
2
Grays Athletic Football Club
GRAYS ATHLETIC 1st TEAM

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Michael Parker gives all the vital info ahead of our local derby match against East Thurrock United
GRAYS ATHLETIC MATCH PREVIEW

The Opposition: East Thurrock United

The Competition: Ryman Premier League

The Location: Rookery Hill, Corringham

The Time: Monday 6th April 2015, 3pm

The Prices:
Adult: £10.00
Children under 16: £2.00 OAP/Students: £5.00

The History: Overall the record between the sides is quite tight. Grays currently have 6 wins to East Thurrock's 5 with 2 draws. Many Grays fans consider this game a bogey match though, so why is that? Well since 2010 the sides have started to meet in league fixtures and the record in these games is 1 Grays win and 4 for East Thurrock, including the last meeting in December. That day was virtually all over at half time with The Rocks 3-0 up. Blues did manage to regain some pride to win the second half 1-0, but that scant consolation for the players or fans.

The Form: Grays are sitting one place outside the play offs after a week that see them face two sides with promotion ambitions. Last Monday, top of the table Maidstone visited The Blues and managed to get themselves a point in their quest for the title. Two days later, one of the chasing pack, Wingate & Finchley, were beaten 3-2 and Grays were briefly on the play off places until Saturday's games.
East Thurrock will be glad to get back in action as soon as possible after their last game. They lost 5-0 on Saturday at Metropolitan Police in a result that bunches up the chasing pack even further. At home it has been a different story as they are undefeated in their last 5 league games at Rookery Hill. Having said that though, Grays have won their last 4 away from home and are undefeated in 10 league games, so an exciting game should be in prospect this bank holiday!

The players to watch: Joao Carlos celebrated the eve of his birthday last week by scoring a double to help Blues overcome Wingate & Finchley. His is part of a pacy trio that also includes Corey Davidson and Bradley Fortnum-Tomlinson that has helped make Grays a formidable attacking force in recent weeks.
Where else can we start with East Thurrock other than talisman striker Sam Higgins? His goals have helped keep Rocks in touch with the play offs all season. There were reports he was injured in Saturday's defeat to Metropolitan Police but if there is a chance he can play then surely John Coventry will risk him to keep East Thurrock's season alive.

East Thurrock United FC

East Thurrock United FC

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Ryman Premier Fixtures

Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
AFC Hornchurch
2
Billericay Town
2
Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
Bognor Regis Town
1
Lewes
2
Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
Canvey Island
1
Witham Town
1
Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
Dulwich Hamlet
2
Enfield Town
1
Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
Hampton & Richmond Borough
2
Kingstonian
0
Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
Harrow Borough
2
Metropolitan Police
2
Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
Leiston
0
Bury Town
1
Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
Maidstone United
2
Peacehaven & Telscombe
0
Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
Margate
2
Tonbridge Angels
2
Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
VCD Athletic
2
Leatherhead
0
Mon 6 Apr 2015KO: 15:00
Wingate & Finchley
1
Hendon
2

Head-to-Head

Sat 27 Dec 2014
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
1
East Thurrock United
3
Wed 12 Mar 2014
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
2
East Thurrock United
0
Sat 24 Aug 2013
East Thurrock United
3
Grays Athletic Football Club
Grays Athletic
0

Appearances

Grays Athletic
K Beaney
K BeaneyMidfield
18
C Gough
C GoughGoalkeeper
18
J Carlos
J CarlosAttacking Midfield
17

Top Scorers

Grays Athletic
F Ladapo
F LadapoStriker
9
J Guy
J GuyStriker
3
J Carlos
J CarlosAttacking Midfield
3

Star Players

Grays Athletic
A Best
A BestRight Back
3
K Beaney
K BeaneyMidfield
1
J Siva
J SivaLeft Back
1

Match details

Match date

Mon 06 Apr 2015

Kickoff

15:00

Attendance

543

Competition

Ryman Premier
Team overview
Further reading

Team Sponsors

HOME SHIRT SPONSOR - GRIFFIN
Away Kit Sponsor - Grays Service Station
SHIRT SPONSOR - BOOM BATTLE BAR
Home Kit Sponsor - SGR Plumbing & Heating Ltd
SHIRT SPONSOR - LMC MOTOR GROUP
PitchingIn Isthmian league 2020/21 - PitchingIn Isthmian League 2023/24
CLUB SPONSOR - Cumberland Packaging Ltd
League Sponsors - Velocity
League Sponsors  - BlueFin Sports
League Sponsors - Mitchells Travel
League Sponsors - Anderson Travel
league Sponsors - Kappa
League Sponsors - Samba
league Sponsors - Crowdfunder
Matchball Provider - Mitre
League Sponsors - Reposs
league Sponsors - Vita Risk Solutions
Fund Raising - easyfundraising
Club Affiliation - FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS ASSOCIATION
AWAY KIT SPONSOR - Paragon
Club Charity - Max'x Foundation
CLUB SPONSOR - Acorn Decorators Merchants Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - Amblek Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - The Bull
CLUB SPONSOR - Charlotte's Hair Salon
CLUB SPONSOR - Coryton Commercials
CLUB SPONSOR - CM FABRICATIONS
CLUB SPONSOR - Curran Packaging
CLUB SPONSOR - Clarendon Home improvements
CLUB SPONSOR - Chadwell Village Hall
CLUB SPONSOR - Downwell Solutions Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - ESSEX TARPAULIN
CLUB SPONSOR - Essex Wildlife Trust
CLUB SPONSOR - E.T Marine & Industrial Engineering Co.Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - FORGET ME NOT
CLUB SPONSOR - Grayers Graphics
CLUB SPONSOR - Joseph Lamb
CLUB SPONSOR - KEMPSTERS
CLUB SPONSOR - KB COACHES
CLUB SPONSOR - K &T Tilts
CLUB SPONSOR - Mr Pickwick Fish & Chips
CLUB SPONSOR - Senator Welding & Engineering Supplies
CLUB SPONSOR - Specialised Engines Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - Southern Drain Services Ltd
Club SPONSOR - Supreme Carpets and Blinds
CLUB SPONSOR - SHUTTERS BY SUZANNE
CLUB SPONSOR - Smiths orchard Garden centre
CLUB SPONSOR - Spire Contracts
CLUB SPONSOR - Tilbury Tiles Ltd
CLUB SPONSOR - Thurrock Hardwoods Ltd
Trainingwear  Shirt Sponsor - Upper Glass Conservatories
CLUB SPONSOR - West & Coe
CLUB SPONSOR - Z Cars Express Ltd