Centre Half, Brian Stockley joined the Blues in 1960 from Dagenham. Over the next fourteen years apart from a season at local side West Thurrock, his name was synonymous with that of Grays Athletic. He is placed second in the all-time list of appearances for the club with over four hundred, with him moving into a coaching role in the later years of his time with Grays. In September 1973 he took over from Ray Brand as Manager, but departed before the start of the next season, after a disagreement with the clubs committee. Unfortunately for Brian he never achieved the honours he perhaps should have, as his period with the club was one where the club not only struggled on the field, but also was fighting for its life off it.

Brian was inducted into the Grays Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.

The club sends its deepest condolences to Brians family and friends at this difficult time.