The Manor scored two goals in the second half to take all 3 points against a hard working Sawbridgeworth side on Saturday. The first period saw front man Anton Stephenson hit the woodwork from a 22 yard free kick.

The second half and the Manor with the wind at their backs playing some delightful attacking football whilst the defence stayed strong. Eton Manor Man of the Match Steve Reading looked solid all game strengthening his understanding with Manor skipper Steve Willis.

Manor's first goal came from a set piece on the edge of the box, Jordan Childs crosses into the area headed towards goal by Neil Barratt, Sawbo's keeper Dan Bibby gets a hand to the ball, however it fell kindly to Ricky Husseyn who stroked the ball into the net from close range, making it 1-0 to the Manor.

The second and final goal came in the 89th minute, Liam Allen into the box but was clipped by the advancing keeper, match official Lee Dorling not hesitating in pointing to the spot. Stephenson stepped up to land his 32nd goal of the season making it 2-0 to the Braves.

The Manor's next game is away to Enfield 1893 in the League on Tuesday 11th March, kick off at 7:45pm.

Match Report

The Manor secured 3 points by beating old rivals Clapton on Tuesday night. The game was as expected for this local derby a feisty encounter with the Manor coming out the eventual winners.

The Manor reduced to 10 men in the 37th minute after Anton Stephenson was given his marching orders for an off the ball incident.

Manor Skipper Steve Willis taking the lead netted the Manor opener from a set piece in the 18th minute, shortly followed by an equaliser, Ex Manor favorite Ricki DeFreitas scored from a knock-on to slide the ball past Andy Hall.

Steve Willis once more scored from a set piece, making the score 2-1 at the break.

The second half was similar to the first; in that the Manor dominating proceedings, should have scored a hat-full however, only one goal converted by Jordan Childs who rounded a packed Clapton defence to slide the ball home from inside the box.

3 valuable points which puts the Manor back into 4th spot and chasing the front pack at the top of the league.

The Manor's next game is away to Sawbridgeworth Town in the League on Saturday 8th March, kick off at 3pm.

The Manor scored a late winner on Saturday against Barking to take a 1 goal advantage back to Tilbury on the 29th March.

The first period of the game saw Barking contain a lively Manor side that were not content with sitting back and defending. Liam Mulcare coming close in the 43rd minute when he broke free into the Blues box only to be denied by Barking's goalkeeper Liam Stone.

The second period and the Manor now with the wind at their backs caused Barking a few problems. however, the Manor went down to 10 men 11 minutes into the restart, Bradley Nelson shown a straight red for a foul off the ball.

In to injury time and the Manor awarded a corner, the ball driven in by Liam Allen onto the head of Jason Fox, the ball rebounds off the bar and into the path of Neil Barratt who heads the ball into the net, 1-0 to the Manor.

The Manor simply need to hold their nerve in the 2nd leg to book their place in the Final of the League Cup.

The Manor's next game is away to Clapton in the League on Tuesday 4th March, kick off at 7:45pm.

Match Report

Jamie Wallace was rushed into hospital on Monday morning. Wallace 28 fell ill on Monday complaining of loss of breath, and was immediately rushed into Dartford infirmary.

After close observation, further tests revealed that the Manor midfielder was suffering from a blood clot on the lung. Wallace remained under observation until Wednesday afternoon before being released from hospital.

Manor Manager Graham Chester, concerned for Wallace's health visited him in hospital on Tuesday, Chester said "When I first heard the news about Jamie on Monday obviously I was extremely concerned, he was one of our best players on Saturday against Southend Manor and showed no signs at all that he was ill. I visited him in hospital on Tuesday along with my Assistant Manager Tony Leary, I was pleased to see Jamie sitting up and looking well, this came as a great relief to know he is going to be okay"

Wallace will continue to be monitored over the coming weeks and will simply need plenty of rest.

Everyone at the Manor look forward to Jamie's speedy recovery and all of our thoughts and best wishes go out to him and his family.

The Manor secured all three points on Saturday against Southend Manor. The Braves made hard work of this match in the first period, the game level at the break 0-0.

The second period and the visitors getting a well deserved first goal, Jamie Wallace started and finished the move that put Eton Manor ahead.

The second goal scored from the penalty spot, Steve Reading cooley slotted the ball into the net to give his side a 2-0 lead.

The Manor's third goal scored by new signing Ricky Hussein playing his debut for the Manor smashes the ball home from just inside the box.

The Manor remain in 4th position but continue to close the gap at the top of the Essex Senor League.

The Manor's next game is away to Barking in the first Leg of the League Cup -Semi Final on Saturday 1st March, kick off at 3pm.

Match Report

Steve Reading returns to Eton Manor Football Club, Reading played his debut for the Manor back in December 2004 against Southend Manor and remained a regular and the Manor skipper under the Management partnership of
Kirk Whitelock & Larry McDonald until April 2007 when he decided to leave due to family Commitments.

Reading took up his normal central defending role midweek against Basildon proving he had lost non of his sharpness in defence by helping the Manor keep a clean sheet against a determined Basildon United front line of Andy Oxby, Tom Poole and Graig Gillam.

Reading also known for his scoring ability in the 2005/2006 season scored 6 goals and was crowned joint Player of the Season.

After his return match on Tuesday night Reading said " I am really pleased to be back at the Manor, I join a team that has done really well this season under the guidance of Graham Chester and look forward to being part of the squad"

Reading will be included in the squad that travels to Southend on Saturday to face Essex Senior League rivals Southend Manor, kick off at 3pm.

The Manor move into 4th position in the league after their convincing 4-0 win against Basildon United on Tuesday night, Bradley Nelson notched up his second hatrick of the Season.

The Manor finding their rhythm early in the game scored in the 11th minute when Bradley Nelson stole the ball off of Basildon's keeper to slot home from close range.

Manors second scored in the 24th minute, Lee Smith scoring his first goal of the season from a Corner kick taken by the Manor's Jordan Childs.

Nelson scoring his second in the last few minutes of the first period, as he slots home after Danny Dobson nodded the ball into the path of Nelson who rounded the keeper to make the score 3-0 at the break.

The second period and Basildon dug in, the visitors closed up shop until the 83rd minute when Jamie Wallace gets into the box and unselfishly passing across goal into the path of Nelson who scored from 6 yards out to score his 3rd and the Manor's 4th of the game to make the final score 4-0 to the Manor.

The Manor's next game is away to Southend Manor in the League on Saturday 23rd February, kick off at 3pm.

The Manor were made to work hard for a point against a new look Romford side on Saturday. The Manor last met Romford mid January whilst taking all 3 points by winning 4-1, however, this time round Romford were not going to lay down as they pushed the Braves right up to the final whistle.

The Manor opened the scoring in the 24th minute, Jordan Childs with a fine feed through for Anton Stephenson who finds the net from inside the box, Romford reply in the 26th minute when Manzi Mabla levels the score to 1-1.

Childs again setting up Stephenson's second goal. Stephenson rounds the Romford keeper to make the score 2-1 after 32 minutes, Romford reply once more in the 35th minute, Bradley Jones this time levels the score 2-2.

The second half both teams canceling each other out resulting in the final score 2-2 after 90 minutes.

The Manor's next game is at Home to Basildon United in the League on Tuesday 19th February, kick off at 7:45pm.

March Report

The Manor move up 3 places in the League to 5th position thanks to a 87th minute strike by Bradley Nelson against Bowers & Pitsea on Wednesday night. The Braves now with 36 points from 18 games played.

The Manor resting a few first team players carrying injuries looked in control for most of the game, some missed chances in the first half saw the score 0-0 and looked to be heading for a draw, until Nelson working his way back to full fitness took his chance well in the closing minutes of the second half.

Manor Manager Graham Chester was delighted after the game he said " I am proud of our lads tonight, they showed real spirit and worked hard to get the result needed, only 3 points would have satisfied me especially after Saturday's disappointment at Hullbridge. I needed to rest a few players tonight as we have a few games coming up back to back and we shall be fighting for every point"

The Manor's next game is at Home to Romford in the League on Saturday 16th February, kick off at 3pm.

The Manor looked to be cruising for the full 3 points until a spirited Hullbridge side stole a point with two late goals in the dieing minutes of the game.

The Manor took the lead in the 15th minute when Danny Dobson scored from just inside the box. Hullbridge hit back in the 33rd minute when Chay Spreadbourgh latched onto the ball in the Manor box and scored from a tidy effort to make it 1-1.

The Manor get their second a few minutes later when Anton Stephenson scores from a corner driven in by Liam Mulcare.

Stephenson nets his second of the game after some good work down the left by Jordan Childs, Childs into the Hullbridge box turning the defence and lays a great ball into the path of Stephenson who smashes home to give the Manor a 3-1 lead at the break.

The second period and the Manor seemingly in control of the game until the 88th minute when Hullbridge win a free Kick on the edge of the area, Substitute Garry Patterson converts the free kick to make the score 3-2. Now in injury time and Hullbridge surging forward get an equaliser when Tyla Phillips smashes the ball home from 6 yards out to level the score at 3-3.

The Manor's next game is away to Bowers & Pitsea in the League on Wednesday 13th February, kick off at 19:45.

Match Report

The Manor winning their Semi Final clash against a hard working Southend Manor side, in the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy. The Manor last appeared in a Cup Final back in 1938 losing to Romford in the London Cup.

The Braves had their work cut out in the opening 15 minutes as the Sea-siders worked hard to try and penetrate the Manor's defence. It wasn't until the 39th minute that the home side managed to break through Southend's stubborn defence, from a 10 man pass, which lead to Neil Barratt's neat ball into the path of Anton Stephenson who drilled the ball home from inside the box.

The second period and the Braves pressurising the visitors defence, some great work by Manley Brown in the 55th minute setting up Kunle Adeoye who smashes the ball home from outside the box to give the Manor a 2-0 lead.

The game finished 2-0 to the Braves to great relief to the Eton Manor faithful 'who can now look forward to facing Concord Rangers in the Final.

The Manor's next game is away to Hullbridge Sports in the League on Saturday 9th February, kick off at 3pm.


Match Report

The Manor taking a well deserved three points from a game they totally dominated. The Manor took the game by the scruff of the neck in the opening few minutes 'but wasn't able to penetrate a stubborn APSA defence until the 31st minute 'when Manor front man Israel Toko playing his home debut slotted home after a delightful through ball into the box by Courtney Mclean.

The Manor continued to rain down on the APSA goal, and would have scored a hatful had it not been for the heroics of APSA's Stand-in Keeper Simon Bush.

Second half & the Manor coming close on a number of occasions, Manley Brown and Kunle Adeoye both coming close but failed to extend their lead.

The Manor finally winning 1-0, but could not hide their disappointment not to have extended their goal average.

The Manor's next game is at Home to Southend Manor in the Semi Final of the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy on Saturday 2nd February, kick off at 3pm.

Match Report

Semi Final Cup draw took place mid week at the ESL General Meeting. The Manor still in two Cup Competitions were drawn at home against Southend Manor in The Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy and Barking in the League Cup.

Other Semi finalists Concord take the home advantage against Enfield 1893 in the Gordon Brasted Trophy, plus also face Enfield 1983 in the double leg, League Cup Semi Final.

The Manor look to progress into both Cup Finals which will mark this Season as their best ever since the 1930's when the Manor were dominant in non-league Football.

The Braves currently in 6th position in the league after 15 games played will be looking to strengthen their position throughout the remainder of the season.

Graham Chester First Team Manager commented after the mid-week Cup draw, "We have worked tremendously hard this season to consolidate our current position, all the players and staff understand my vision for Eton Manor Football Club 'they are clear on what I expect both on and off the pitch. We are hungry for success, but this shouldn't be at all costs, the good name and preservation of Eton Manor is what is important here, so we shall quietly continue to get everyone at the Manor working as a unit without the hullabaloo and the brass band approach"

The Manor's next game is at Home to London APSA in the League on Saturday 26th January; kick off at 3pm.

The Manor taking all three points in a muddy encounter against Romford on Tuesday night. The game in serious doubt due to adverse weather conditions, however, the match officials with the support of Romfords ground staff ensured the game went ahead.

Romford took the lead in the early stages of the game, the Manor defence caught flat footed and paid the price, 1-0 to Romford.

The Manor respond in the 15th minute when bustling defender Neil Barratt scores his 6th Competitive league goal of the season to draw level.

In the second period and the Manor hit Romford almost from the kick-off, Manor striker Anton Stephenson plays a fabulous ball into the path of Kunle Adeoye who places the ball into the net, making it 2-1 to the Manor.

5 Minutes later 'Adeoye once again, this time the ball swung in from the right into the box by Jordan Childs 'which sets up Adeoye to score his second of the game, 3-1 to the Manor.

The Manor continue to push hard at the Romford defence and get their reward in the 86th minute, Ray Coker sends a superb ball across field into the path of Man of the Match "Jordan Childs" 'who smashes the ball past the outstretched hands of Romfords keeper Neil Finn to make the final score 4-1 to the Braves.

The Manor's next game is at Home to London APSA in the League on Saturday 26th January; kick off at 3pm.

The Manor fought back from a two goal deficit to win 4-2 against Baking on Saturday. The Visitors started the brighter in the first period and capitalised when the Manor lost possession in their own half. The ball driven in feisty from the Manor left into the box and Barking's Steve Slade with only the keeper to beat slides the ball home.

Barking once again finding space down the Manor left resulted in Steve Slade netting his second of the game to make it 2-0 to Barking.

The Manor step up the pressure and force a corner in the remaining few minutes of the first period, Kunle Adeoye at the near post looks to have made contact, but the shot deflecting off a Barking leg making the score 2-1 to the Blues at the break.

The second half and it’s now all Eton Manor, a few tactical changes sees the influential Bradley Brotherton into the centre of midfield replacing the hard working Neil Barratt.

Danny Dobson screams down the Barking right, sends in a teasing ball across goal, Anton Stephenson forcing the defender to try and clear with his head only for the ball smash into the top netting 2-2.

Danny Dobson once again opening up Barking down the right squares the ball to the feet of Stephenson who sends a pinpoint pass to Brotherton, taking his time to readjust his position before lashing the ball into the net, 3-2 to the Manor.

The Manor now terrorising Barking's defence, the final goal scored by Manor substitute, Loren Dallo, Dallo onto a great ball from Steve Willis, Dallo then threads his way into the Barking penalty box to make the final score 4-2 to the Braves.

The Manor's next game is away to Romford in the League on Tuesday 15th January; kick off at 7:45pm.

Match Report

The Manor were overcome by a clinical Redbridge team effort on Wednesday night. The Manor 2-0 down at the break, were lucky not to have conceded more during a last 10 minute spell in the first period when Redbridge laid siege on the Manor goal.

The second period and the Manor upped the tempo and were camped for long periods of time in the Redbridge penalty area, and could have easily drawn level as the Manor's game become revitalised. However, it was Redbridge who capitalised on the counter, scoring twice in the last few minutes of the game, which allows Redbridge to advance to the Semi Final of the Essex Senior Cup.

The Manor's next game is at Home to Barking in the League on Saturday 12th January, kick off at 3pm.

The Manor secure a place in the Semi Final of the League Cup after a thrilling second leg tie against Burnham at Leslie Filed's on Saturday. The Manor on the back foot after losing the first leg at Tilbury by 2-1.

It took the Manor 53 minutes before finally Managing to break-down a stubborn Burnham defence. Anton Stephenson driving the ball to the by-line, before cutting in from an acute angle he stroked the ball into the net to make the score 2-2 on aggregate. The Braves needed a second goal to secure their spot in the Semi Final, this came in the 70th minute, when new striker Manley Brown got his head onto a corner supplied by Liam Mulcare to put the Manor in front 3-2.

Burnham refusing to lay back pull the score level to 3-3 as the game goes into Extra time.

Extra time first period and Burnham break free down the Manor right to score, making it 4-3 to the home side. Into the second period of Extra time and with 2 minutes left on the clock 'Manor Skipper Steve Willis nudges the ball across the line to level the score 4-4 on aggregate.

The game to be decided by a penalty shoot-out. The Manor needing to take 11 penalties with the last falling to Goal keeping Hero Andy Hall to convert his penalty kick to give the Manor a well deserved place in the Semi final of the League Cup.

The Manor's next game is at Home to Redbridge in the Quarter Finals of the FansFocus.com Essex Senior Cup on Wednesday 9th January, kick off at 7:45pm.

Match Report

Reg Curtis Club Chairman sends a New Year message to all the good people connected to Eton Manor.

"New Year is a time for celebration of love, of life, of Friendship. It's the time to thank God for wonderful friends, and to bring to their lives as much magic as they bring to ours. So here's celebrating our Friendship and praying that its magic continues forever.

May this New Year all your dreams turn into reality and all your efforts into great achievements. May each day of the coming year be vibrant and new bringing along many reasons for celebrations"

Happy 2008 to you and your loved ones.

Reg Curtis
Chairman

The Manor came from behind to win by a comfortable margin on Saturday against Sawbridgeworth Town.

Adam Sontag opened the score for the visitors in the 10th minute. The Manor left it until the 40th minute to draw level, when Chris Barratt stabbed the ball home from a corner.

The second period and the Manor not wasting time in finding their rhythm, Bradley Brotherton scores from a set piece to put the Manor in front. The Braves continue to put Sawbo under pressure, Danny Dobson feeds a great pass in to the Box, Liam Mulcare slides the ball in to the path of Kunle Adeoye who side footed the ball in to the net to make it 3-1.

The Manor playing some flowing football using the flanks to create many chances, Marq Odojukan glides down the right, sending in a superb pass to the feet of Anton Stephenson who picks his corner to make the score 4-1. Again the Manor using the width of the pitch to create their 5th goal, a great one two from Dobson and Odojukan sees the ball thread through in to the path of Stephenson and from 6 yards out smashes the ball in to the back of the net.

The final goal came after Chris Barratt sent a pinpoint pass across goal onto the head of Adeoye 'who nods home his second and the Manor's 6th of the game.

The Manor's next game is away to Burnham Ramblers on Saturday 5th January, in the League Cup knock-out stage Quarter Final - Second Leg. kick off
at 3pm.

Match Report

The Manor came from 2 goals behind to take all 3 points against Mauritius Sports & Pennant on Boxing Day.

The Braves conceding in the 4th minute, Mauritius Captain Ahbab Hussain heads home from close range to put the home side in front, despite some good chances from both sides the game remained 1-0 at the break.

The second period and Mauritius hit the Manor on the counter, Stephen Opoka took his chance well in the 50th minute, Mauritius now two goals in front. The Manor bench make 3 consecutive substitutes. The Manor now stepping it up a gear and sweep down on the Mauritius goal. 75th minute and Anton Stephenson finds a few yards of space to drill home for the Manor, 2-1 and game on. A minute later and Kunle Adeoye smashes the ball into the net making the score 2-2 after 76 minutes on the clock.

82nd minute and Mauritius nearly take the lead, Manor keeper Kenny Addai makes a fabulous save 'low to his right to keep the score level.

In the 90th minute and inform Manor striker Kunle Adeoye sweeps the ball into the net giving the Manor all 3 points and his second goal of the afternoon.

The Manor showed great character to come back from a 2-0 deficit against a much improved Mauritius side.

The Manor's next game is at home to Sawbridgeworth Town on Saturday 29th December, kick off at 3pm.

The Manor lose to Stansted on a bitter cold Wednesday night. The Braves down 2-0 in the first 6 minutes, Anton Stephenson managed to pull one back on the stroke of half time.

Second half despite the Manor having the majority of possession simply couldn't penetrate a determined Stansted defence. Some great chances go begging, front man Kunle Adeoye came close numerous times by couldn't find the back of the net. The final score 2-1 to Stansted.

The Manor without a win in their last three matches look to get the season back on track starting on the 26th December when they face Mauritius Sports & Pennant at Aveley, kick off at 12 noon.

Eton Manor Football Club is pleased to confirm the signing of Ex Enfield Town player Bradley Brotherton, Brotherton came on against Stansted for the last 10 minutes is looking to get back to full fitness and is hopeful to be selected against Mauritius on Boxing Day.

The Manor failed to impress on a Cold Saturday afternoon against second in the table Barkingside. Despite the Manor having most of the possession simply couldn't find the net until the 90th minute of the game.

Barkingside made the most of their 3 shots on target by scoring 3 goals 'which keeps them in second spot, 6 points behind Enfield 1893 with two games in hand.

Barkingside went in at the break 1-0 up, the Manor then raising their game further in the second period and launched everything at the home side, but the Braves efforts were met with some resolute Barkingside defending. The Manor then caught twice on the counter leaving the score 3-0 to Barkingside at the 90th minute mark. A late consolation goal from Manor substitute Neil Barratt nodding home from close range to make the final score 3-1 to Barkingside.

The Manor's next game is at home to Stansted in the League on Wednesday 19th December KO at 7:45pm.

The Manor stumbled in Quarter Final (First Leg) of the League Cup against Burnham Ramblers on Saturday.

The Manor opened the scoring in the 43rd minute when Chris Barratt nodded home from close range. Burnham with the wind advantage come close hitting the bar from 30 yards out.

The second half and The Manor poured pressure on Burnhams goal 'but it was the visitors who scored in the 65th minute. Ward, dropping his shoulder from inside the box, fires home the equaliser, 1-1.

As the rain lashes down in the 81st minute, against the run of play, Burnham's Nick Muir goes solo down the Manor right, into the box and lines up his shot past the outstretched hands of the Manor keeper, Kenny Addai, making it 2-1 to the visitors.

The Manor men down, but certainly not out 'as the second Leg at Burnham will be a tightly fought battle. The Manor Team management are hopeful that regular first team players missing from Saturday's clash will be available for selection come the return leg scheduled in January 2008.

The Manor's next game is away to Bowers & Pitsea in the League on Wednesday 12th December KO at 7:45pm. Click here for Directions and Map!

The Manor secured a Quarter final place in the Fansfocus.com, Essex Senior Cup. The Braves beating Ryman Premier outfit East Thurrock United on Wednesday night by 3-0.

The first half saw a rugged midfield battle, both teams canceling one another out. East Thurrock with the wind advantage playing some fluent football, however, the Manor back line staying strong, with Skipper Steve Willis in top form contained East Thurrocks attempts on goal.

The second period of the game and the Manor score after some great work by Liam Mulcare down the right, the ball driven in low, Kunle Adeoye slides the ball to the hardworking Anton Stephenson who proficiently guides the ball in to the net, 1-0 to the Manor.

The Braves using the wind to their advantage, keep the pressure on East Thurrocks defence, Neil Barratt forcing a mistake and heads off towards goal, the ball rebounds off a wall of defenders and into the path of Liam Mulcare who smashes the ball home, 2-0.

The Manor now full of confidence as they rain down on East Thurrocks goal. Man of the Match Liam Mulcare once again, in the right place at the right time as he crushes the ball into the net after a great feed through by Bradley Nelson.

A fabulous win for the Manor, and a great team performance. The Manor now face Redbridge FC at Tilbury in the last 8 of the competition.

The Manor's next game is at home against Burnham Ramblers in the Quarter Finals of the League Cup, first leg on Saturday 8th December KO at 3pm.

The Manor following on from their midweek 7-1 win over Mauritius Sports to bag 3 goals against ESL rivals Basildon Utd on Saturday.

Anton Stephenson opened the scoring from a tight angle to put the Braves in front in the 27th minute. The Manor continued to put pressure on Basildon's goal, Chris Barratt coming close with a well timed header that smashed off the crossbar.

The second period and within a few minutes of the restart Man of the Match Neil Barratt curls the ball into the net from 18 yards to put the Manor 2-0 up.

Basildon come close, hitting the woodwork, but Manor Keeper Andy Hall looking solid as the last line of defence.

Stephenson shows his composer as he nets his second of the game, sliding the ball past the keeper to make the final score 3-0 to the Manor.

The Manor's next game is at home against East Thurrock United in the 4th Round of the Essex Senior Cup on Wednesday 5th December KO at 7:45pm

Kunle Adeoye secured another fine hatrick for the Manor on Tuesday night, as the Braves cruise through to the Semi Final of the Gorden Brasted Memorial Trophy, by beating Mauritius Sports by a comfortable margin.

The first period saw Eton Manor stutter to find their feet on a boggy surface, it wasn't until the 20th minute that the Manor managed to open up the home side,
Kunle Adeoye the scorer. Neil Barratt Next on the score sheet in the 29th minute from close range. Mauritius pull one back to make the score 2-1. A few minutes later Manor Skipper Steve Willis steady's the nerves as he slots home making the score 3-1. The Manor not having it all their own way, some fabulous goal keeping by Manor's Andy Hall kept the score 3-1 at the break.

Early in the second period and the Manor score again, Kunle Adeoye scores he's second of the night. Manor continue to pressure The Mauritius defence and get their rewards, Adeoye secures his hatrick on the night and the Manor 5th.

The Manor's sixth come when the Mauritius Keeper came out of his box with the ball at his feet, possibly in an attempt to rouse his team mates, the keeper managing to get to the half way line, when met by Neil Barratt who makes a solid tackle, comes away with the ball, punts the ball 45 yards into the empty net. 6-1 to the Manor. With a few minutes remaining on the clock the Manor score their 7th Jason Fox this time from close range smashes the back into the net completing a convincing & comfortable win for the Braves by 7-1.

The Manor's next game is away to Basildon United on Saturday 1st December KO at 3pm.

Manor skipper Steve Willis was crowned Player of the Round for the Second Round of the FansFocus.Com Essex Senior Cup following a resolute display during his side's home victory over Romford FC.

Willis again played a crucial part as the Braves comfortably saw off the challenge of Wivenhoe Town to become the only side in the Fourth Round hat to have turned out in each round of the competition. The former Thurrock man received the Trophy for his Second Round exploits prior to the clash at Broad Lane from Essex County F.A. Director Mike Hemsted.

Willis again played a crucial part as the Braves comfortably saw off the challenge of Wivenhoe Town to become the only side in the Fourth Round hat to have turned out in each round of the competition. The former Thurrock man received the Trophy for his Second Round exploits prior to the clash at Broad Lane from Essex County F.A. Director Mike Hemsted.

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The Manor crashed out of the FA Vase against Ridgeons League Leaders Needham Market on Saturday. The game evenly contested until the 19th minute, when Needham score from a quickly taken free kick. The game then turned sour in the 22nd minute when the Match official
Mr Leech sent off Eton Manor's keeper Andy Hall for a challenge outside the area. The Manor down to 10 men equalised shortly after when Neil Barratt broke into the Needham box to slot home.

Needham made it 2-1 a few minutes before the break. The game remained even until midway through the second period when Needham made it 3-1, the extra man now telling as the home side score their 4th of the game to make it 4-1. Mr Leech once more stealing the limelight, reducing the Manor to 9 men, this time showing a second yellow card to striker Anton Stephenson with 5 minutes remaining on the clock.

The Game finished 4-1 to the home side, a miserable day for the Braves, who worked hard, hit the woodwork twice, but just didn't get the rub of the green on the day.

The Manor's next game is away to Mauritius Sports & Pennant in the 2nd Round of the GBMT on Tuesday 27th November KO at 7:45pm.

The Manor secured pole position in Group D of the League Cup by beating Barking 1-0 in the Manor's last Group game of the competition on Tuesday night. The Braves now look certain to face Burnham Ramblers, Runners-up in Group B in the knockout stages..

The Manor had plenty of chances to bury the game but had to wait until the 89th minute to secure the points when Manor striker Kunle Adeoye back from injury scored the winning goal.

The Manor's next game is away to Needham Market in the 2nd Round Proper of the FA Vase on Saturday 17th November KO at 3pm.

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The Manor opened the floodgates on Saturday against Beaumont Athletic. Nippy Midfeilder Liam Mulcare scored after 5 minutes from a Steve Willis pass. The Manor's second in the 8th minute saw a great solo effort from front-man Anton Stephenson who rounded the keeper to slot home. The third coming in the 20th minute from close range, 6ft 4" Neil Barratt nodding home from a superb feed in the box by Stephenson. 35 minutes and Bradley Nelson lobs the Beaumont keeper making it 4-0 at the break.

The second period and the Manor wasting no time to further their lead, 47 minutes, Bradley Nelson Crushes the ball into the top right hand corner to make it 5-0.

Beaumont dig in and work hard to contain a rampant Manor side, chances go begging until the 78th minute when Bradley Nelson slots home his hatrick and the Manor's 6th goal of the game.

The clock ticks down and there is a plethora of chances for the Manor to extend their lead, however, credit to Beaumont players who show plenty of heart to keep the final score line 6-0.

The Manor's next game is Away to Barking in the League Cup Group stage on Tuesday 13th November KO at 7:45pm.

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