Eton Manor's Christmas and New Year programme has been completely wiped out by the cold snap currently sweeping across the country. Even Premier League games have fallen foul of the weather, so it should be no surprise that the Essex Senior League has suffered.

Since defeat against Takeley on 12th December the Manor have seen 3 league games postponed along with the 2nd leg of their League Cup quarter final against Tiptree United. The full list of postponements is below:

19 Dec & 6 Jan - Tiptree Utd A - Lge Cup

29 Dec - Witham Town H - League

2 Jan - London APSA A - League

9 Jan - Tiptree United H - League

The Manor's next scheduled fixture is at home to league leaders Burnham Ramblers on Wednesday 13th January 2010, however, with more adverse weather forcast this game is already in serious doubt and an initial pitch inspection will take place on Tuesday afternoon.

Eton Manor's unbeaten run came to an shuddering hault as an awful first half performance contributed to a 4-0 home defeat.

Takeley took full advantage of the Manor's off day to give themselves a 3-0 half time lead and Joe Galsworthy added a 4th in the second half.

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Kevin Durrant has given his views on the season so far. He said: "I apologise that it's taken me a little while to do my first column of the season, however, I think that with us a 3rd of the season in now this is the right time to comment on how things have gone so far."

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Danny Clarke scored his 10th goal of the season to help extend Eton Manor's winning run.

On a difficult pitch that had taken a lot of rain over the past week the visitors ran out worthy winners despite missing some good second half chances to put the game to bed.

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The Manor's next game is the home match with Takeley next Saturday, 3pm kick off.

There couldn't be a better time to be writing my second notes of the season. We are playing some really good stuff just at the moment, scoring bags of goals and looking like a top Essex Senior League side.

As I said in my last notes we overcame a difficult start to the season by grinding a few results out. Gritty draws with Enfield 1893 and Southend Manor along with hard fought scrappy victories over Basildon and Clapton in the League cup started our season off, but it was the defeat at Hullbridge in October that really started to turn things around.

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The Manor waggon continued to roll as they took full control of the Essex Senior League, League Cup Quarter Final against Tiptree United.

Daniel Clarke netted an incredible first half hat trick and added a fith goal from the penalty spot in the second half after Michael Marin had scored to make it 4-0.

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The Manor will look to continue their recent run of form when they visit near neighbours Barkingside next Saturday, 5th December, 3pm kick off.

Eton Manor's recent revival kicked up a gear as they dismantled Basildon United 4-0. The home side went into the game sitting in second place in the table whereas Manor had selection headaches, especially in attack with Danny Clarke suspended, Scott Lovett injured and Courtney Linton suffering from flu.

However, the decision to utilise Richard Simpson as an emergency forward paid divedends as he opened the scoring and had a hand in each of the other 3 goals.

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Manor manager Kevin Durrant has finally added a new striker to his squad this week with the signing of Ed Chibogu. The Braves' boss has been looking to add to his forward options in recent weeks after reverting to a traditional 4-4-2 formation and had put in approaches for two other strikers, that had both come to nothing.

Chibogu has been out of the game for 2 years after short spell playing for Durrant at Ilford, having started his career at Ipswich Town, where he played in the same youth team as Darren Bent and then had a short spell at Southend United. Chibogu played 70 minutes on debut in the derby with Barking and impressed with his touch and pace.

Durrant said: "I'm delighted to get Ed. He's got real quality. Once we decided to go back to 4-4-2, I knew that we needed to add another forward. I've got Danny Clarke, who struggles to do two games in a week and I've got Scott Lovett who has been carrying a knee injury as well, which leaves me just with Courtney Linton. So Ed's arrival is very important to us. He might take 2 or 3 games to get up to full speed, but once he does I'm convinced he'll score goals."

On the debit side, young full back Joe Nightingill has signed for Heybridge Swifts of Ryman League Division One North. Joe spent a year at Eton Manor, but had struggled for fitness at the start of this season, before finding some form in a more advanced left sided midfield role. Eton Manor have retained his Senior League registration.

Everyone at Eton Manor welcomes Ed to the club and wishes Joe success with Heybridge.

Derby day spoils were shared in a full blooded competitive game between groundsharers Eton Manor and Barking.

The home side led through Lee Pyne's penalty just after the half hour, however, he missed a second penalty in the second half and the Manor took full advantage to level through Michael Marin - his first for the club.

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The Manor's next game is at home to league leaders Burnham Ramblers - Saturday 14th November 3pm kick off.

Eton Manor boss Kevin Durrant has hailed the impact of Eton Manor's younger players in their recent upturn in form.

Manor used a number of teenagers in their 7-1 Essex Senior Cup defeat at Burnham Ramblers and despite the scale of the defeat the Manor boss has retained his youngsters as part of the squad.

Durrant said: "At Burnham we played a very young team against one of the strongest sides in the league. We were well beaten but it was a great learning experience for my players. At the moment I can't get away with picking them all together, but we can feed them into the side 1 by 1."

The likes of Tony Hadley, Jamie Merralls, Andrew Gibbons and Ryan Lynch all played in that match but have come back from the disappointment to be involved in the following league matches.

Durrant added: "We don't have a reserve team so we need to keep these talented kids involved. I'd like to think that these boys along with the likes of Courtney Linton and Paul Marin will be the mainstays of the side in 3 or 4 years time."

Eton Manor turned in possibly their best performance of the season to defeat Sawbridgeworth Town 2-0 in a game that they dominated from start to finish.

Dean Frett struck a deserved opener in first half stoppage time and Manny Sackey opened his account for the club with a second half penalty.

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Eton Manor are the "away" side next Saturday as they play groundsharers Barking. Sat 7th November 3pm kick off.

Despite going behind Eton Manor struck back to thrash Mauritius Sports 4-1 in a good response to the poor performance on Saturday.

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Eton Manor's next game is Sawbridgeworth Town - Saturday 31st October. 3pm kick off.

Eton Manor slumped to their 4th league defeat of the season in a game that was decided in the first 25 minutes at Hullbridge Sports.

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Eton Manor's next game is at home on Wednesday to Mauritius Sports. 7.45pm kick off.

Eton Manor booked their place in the League Cup quarter finals after a nervy 1-0 victory over Clapton.

Carl Bailey's second goal of the season was enough to give the Manor the three points that they required to win Group C.

Manor dominated the previous meeting in August but threw away a 3-1 lead in the last 10 minutes to drop 2 points - however, it was clear early in the game that this was a much improved Clapton side and the final whistle brought joy and relief in equal measure, especially after being knocked out of the Gordon Brasted Trophy by Bowers & Pitsea on Saturday.

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Eton Manor don't play again for 10 days, when they travel to Hullbridge in the Essex Senior League - Saturday 24th October. 3pm kick off.

Paul Carr was Manor's executioner in the Gordon Brasted Trophy for the second season running, as he scored twice to see his new club Bowers & Pitsea into the next round.

Last season it was his hugely controversial winner for Burnham Ramblers at the semi final stage, but here there was no doubt as Bowers ran out comfortable winners.

Manor Assistant boss Nick Clark said: "The game was tight for half an hour, but then we gifted them two goals from straight forward balls that we didn't deal with."

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Eton Manor's next game is at home to Clapton in the Essex Senior League, League Cup on Wednesday 14th October. 7.45pm kick off.

The Manor made wholesale changes for this Essex Senior Cup tie as Kevin Durrant gave full debut's to 16 year olds Andrew Gibbons and Ryan Lynch.

The Manor were grateful to their young reserve goalkeeper Jamie Merralls for keeping them in the game during the first half, however, he couldn't reproduce that form in the second half as the visitors inexperience eventually told against the current Senior League leaders.

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Manor Coach Paul Norris has written the first coach's column of the season in which he sums up the club's mixed start to the new campaign and talks about the off the field changes at the Manor over the close season.

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Paul Marin scored his first goal for the club from a fine free kick, and Carl Bailey netted a late volley to give the Manor their first league win of the season despite falling behind at Mauritius Sports.

Roy Jones had poked the home side ahead in the second half, but the Manor were not to be denied and are now unbeaten in 4 matches.

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Eton Manor's next game is at Burnham Ramblers is the Essex Senior Cup Tuesday 6th October. 7.45pm kick off.

The Manor finally got off the mark with their first win of the season to leave themselves top of League Cup group C. Danny Clarke scored his 4th of the season from close range to put the visitors in front before a long rage equaliser brought Basildon level in first half stoppage time.

Tom Nyama, now fully recovered from his hamstring injury scored a wonderful solo goal 10 minutes after the break to put the Braves back in front and Joe May added a third from a trademark free kick.

As in the first half, Basildon scored in stoppage time to reduce the arrears to 3-2 and then had a man sent off for simulation in trying to win a late penalty.

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Eton Manor's next game is at Mauritius Sports Association on Saturday. 3pm kick off.

The Battle of the Manors finished all square at Mayesbrook Park after a game that won't live long in the memory of those who saw it. Indeed for a game riddled with mistakes and sloppy passing it was ironic that both teams scored excellent goals.

Southend took the first half lead from almost 30 yards and Eton Manor's late equaliser was struck from 25 yards out by Sid Nelson.

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Eton Manor's next game is at Basildon United in the League Cup Group Stage - Wednesday 30th September 7.45pm kick off.

The Manor finally got their first league point on the board at the 4th time of asking after a pulsating 1-1 draw against FA Cup heroes Enfield 1893.

Skipper Dean Frett stole in for a second half equaliser after Manor old boy Bradley Nelson had given the home side a half time lead.

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Eton Manor's next game is at home to Southend Manor Saturday 26th September 3pm kick off.

Everyone at Eton Manor Football Club wishes Enfield 1893 well in their big FA Cup tie against Chelmsford City of the Conference South this coming Saturday.

Eton Manor failed to take advantage of their re-instatement in the FA Vase as they were beaten by Erith Town of the Kent League.

Manor had the better of the first half, however, they fell to two second half goals as the slipped out of the competition.

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Eton Manor's next games are away at Enfield on Tuesday 22nd September 7.45pm kick off and home to Southend Manor Saturday 26th September 3pm kick off.

Eton Manor have been re-instated in the FA Vase following a Football Association ruling that Mauritius Sports Association fielded an ineligible player in their FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round Tie.

Manor lost the tie 2-0 after extra time, however, it later transpired that Mauritius Sports' opening goalscorer Javier Rivera was playing whilst under suspension.

The FA's official statement read:

"An FA Vase Protest Sub Committee was held on Monday 14 September 2009 to consider a protest lodged by Eton Manor against Mauritius Sports Association UK.

The protest was upheld after considering the facts surrounding the inclusion of Javier Rivera in the above tie. The Sub Committee decided that Mauritius Sports Association UK had breached FA Vase Rule 15(c) by playing a player whilst under suspension, therefore ineligible.

The Sub Committee decided, in accordance with its discretionary powers, that Mauritius Sports Association UK be removed from the Competition and Eton Manor reinstated."

Eton Manor First Team Coach and Football Secretary Paul Norris attended the hearing at Wembley Stadium on Monday afternoon. He said: "Obviously this is not the way we would wish to have gone through to the next round. We do have sympathy with Mauritius Sports and ironically it was against Mauritius in the League Cup last season that we suffered a similar fate and lost a victory and a place in the quarter finals as a result. However, there has been a breach of competition rule 15(c) and we welcome the Football Association's decision. On behalf of Eton Manor Football Club I would like to thank both the FA and Mauritius Sports for their professionalism in the handling of this matter."

Eton Manor will now play high flying Erith Town of the Kent League in the next round this Sunday, 12noon kick off at Mayesbrook Park.

Another Saturday another 3 Manor goals away from home, and yet another disappointing defeat. Courtney Linton's hot streak continued as the young forward made it 4 goals in 3 games for him this season. However despite leading at half time, the Manor were undone again by poor second half defending.

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The Manor's next game is in the FA Vase at Mauritus Sports next Saturday. Kick-off at 3pm at Wadham Lodge Sports Ground, E17 4JP.

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Eton Manor continue to look for their first win of the season after twice surrendering their lead in a League Cup draw with Basildon United.

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The Manor's next game is a tough trip to Takeley on Saturday 29th August. Kick-off at 3pm.

Eton Manor suffered yet another heartbreaking late defeat after more than matching promotion favourites Tiptree at Chapel Road.

Manor started this match with new signing Manny Sackey soon showing his quality in midfield. After 5 minutes the superb Danny Clark, although not 100% fit, turned the Tiptree defence inside out to lay off a great pass to Joe May. The resulting shot was cleared off the line as was the follow up from Tom Nyama.

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The Manor's next game is a home tie against Basildon in the Essex Senior Cup. Wednesday 26th August. Kick-off at 7.45pm.

Eton Manor suffered FA Cup heartbreak after being cruelly beaten by an injury time penalty by Stanway Rovers.

The Manor had the better of the contest, and the game looked like it was going to a replay on Wednesday evening before Steve Reading felled Luke Callander inside the box leaving the referee no option but to award a penalty kick to the visitors.

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The Manor's next game is away to Senior League newboys Tiptree next Saturday 22nd August. Kick-off at 3pm.

Eton Manor threw away a two goal advantage to draw at Clapton as their League Cup campaign got off to a stuttering start.

The game was played at a high tempo throughout and the Manor grabbed the lead after 35 minutes when Asa Pamplin turned the ball in from close range from a corner. However, the home side pegged them back before half time with a cool finish from a right wing cross.

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The Manor's next game is in the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round on Friday. Kick-off at 7:45pm.

A 93rd minute goal condemned the Manor to an opening day defeat against Terry Spillane’s Stansted side.

The Manor had begun brightly with manager Kevin Durrant reverting to a 3-5-2 formation and handing competitive debuts to Michael Marin, Paul Marin and Danny Clarke.

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The Manor's next game is in the Essex Senior League Cup at Clapton on Tuesday. Kick-off at 7:45pm.

We at Eton Manor FC understand how much the Club means to both young and old folk within the East End of London. The Club Management is conscious of the thousands of local people over the past decade's that have worked tirelessly to ensure that the Club holds true to what the founders initiated back in 1901. The Club has become an institution to many people over the years, and intends to hold true to the values and expectations of all the good people involved.

We shall continue to search for quality in everything we do; we want to continue to look after the interests of the people, funds and property that have been entrusted to us. We want to blend the past with the future and keep the old traditions alive whilst working within a modern environment.

The Club has become more like a family to many members of Eton Manor and we understand the level of expectations on the Club to perform to a higher standard.

We shall seek out business partnerships and endorse their name, products and services to a high level.

Our main objective is to source a new home, which we can call our own, and build a profitable and successful business to support the needs of the people involved.

Reg Curtis
Chairman
Eton Manor FC