Thursday, September 02, 2010 11:04

Wakering Coach

The next AWAY DAYS coach will be for the Gt Wakering game on Tuesday 7th September, it will leave King's Marsh at 4.45pm and call at Wyevale (Braintree) and Chelmsford services.

To be sure of booking a seat please contact me by one of the following ways only:-


By email chris-levitt@hotmail.com
By phone on -07780 508881/01787 881026
Via the club shop at home games

Chris

ynot

Thursday, September 02, 2010 10:58

Brentwood Boss Not Happy

Brentwood Town boss Les Whitton was angry with his team's defensive lapses after they threw away a 2-1 lead at home to Walham Abbey.

But despite those frailties the Blues manager is more than satisfied with Town's start to the season as they sit top of the Ryman League Division One North table and unbeaten so far this season.

"The two goals we gave away were from set-pieces," said Whitton.

"A few of the players seemed to switch off and you just can't do that – we are going to work on it in training it just wasn't good enough.


"The start we have had, well, it's going really well at the moment, you can't ask for much better than being top of the league.

"I see no reason why we can't stay in and around it, we have got the players."

With table-topping status comes new pressures and Whitton says teams will be set up to defend when they visit the Brentwood Arena meaning they will have to work heard to break down the opposition.

"Teams will up there game against us because we are top of the league," said Whitton.

"To be fair teams will come here and we have to roll our sleeves up, they (Waltham Abbey) sat us down and worked us at times and when they got the early goal they had something to hold on to.

"So we have got to be aware of that and it's still early days and there are a lot of games to be played."

Something else that has pleased Whitton is Brentwood's early eye for the goal, so far this term they have netted thirteen goals in just four games – last term they only managed fifty-three in their forty-two league games.

"That's something we have been working hard on," said Whitton. "It's nice to be scoring goals, it's something we struggled with last season.

"We have got good wide players so we work on getting the ball out there and setting up chances."

It was Anthony Ryan and Danny Dafter who found the net on Monday but despite their potency Whitton is after more striking talent after a raft of injuries to key players.

Dean Pennant (ankle), Petrit Elbi (hamstring strain) and Ellis Remy (groin strain) all limped off and Whitton has an anxious wait to find out the extent of their injuries.

"They will see the physio and we will take it from there," he said.

"But I'm definitely looking for another striker to bolster our numbers up top."

Brentwood have been drawn against Aylesbury United on September 11th and although Whitton acknowledges a cup run is good for finances he is focussing on the league.

"My attentions are very much on getting promotion," he said.

"I see no reason that we can't be in that top four or five and getting in to the play-offs is very much a minimum aim."


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ynot

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 23:06

England Game At King's Marsh!

Watch the England v Bulgaria Euro 2012 Qualifier on the two big screens at The MEL Group Stadium, King's Marsh on Friday evening.

The clubhouse will be open at 7.00pm and the usual quality beverages will be available along with the AFC kitchen being in operation.

All are welcome.

ynot

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 12:59

Forest Strengthen After Poor Start

Waltham Forest have acted quickly to bring in some fresh faces after a disappointing start to the season.

A lack of goals is the main problem, and manager Tony Mercer has brought in three strikers and a midfield player to bolster the squad and increase compettion for places.

With strikers Danny Francis and Jermain Hughes missing the opening weeks through injury, Mercer has brough in a couple of relatively inexperienced players to fight for a place up front as well as a very experienced striker.

Robert Perrett arrives from Molten Spartan South Midlands Leaguers Broxbourne Borough and also had a good scoring record with Sunday side AFC Enfield.

Also recruited to play up front is Brain Suchey, who comes from Essex Senior League neighbours Barking and has also played at Barkingside and Romford and spent the pre-season with league rivals Redbridge.

The experience come from Lawrence Yiga (pictured), who after starting his career at Dagenham Redbridge has played for Hitchin Town, Carashalton Athletic, Tiverton Town, Fisher Athletic and Billericay Town. He joins from Blue Square Bet South outfit Thurrock.

The other signing is Fabio Jesus, a Portugese midfielder and another who has experience in the Ryman League with Redbridge last season and has also played at St Neots Town.

Sadly results over the Bank Holiday weekend has not shown a marked improvement but, it is hoped that once all the new faces start to bed in, things will turn around.

With thanks to www.nonleaguedaily.com

ynot

Wednesday, September 01, 2010 12:57

AFC Fixture Change

As a result of the FA Cup replays involving both AFC and Heybridge Swifts, the Ryman Division One North fixture that was postponed from last Monday will now be played at Heybridge on Saturday 11th September with a 3.00pm kick off.

ynot