Eton Manor 3 Canvey Island IX 1

The Manor kick started their Pre season friendly games with a magnificent display against Canvey Island, which consisted of reserves, trialists and a few first team members making their way back to fitness. This new look Manor side looked mouth watering at times as they bombarded the Canvey defence........

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Eastside FC V Eton Manor

. Game Called off due to Re-seeding Pitch!

London Colney 2 Eton Manor 1

Sporting Bengal Utd 0 Eton Manor 0

The Manor meet East End Senior team Sporting Bengal United, who play their Football in the Kent Premier League. The Manor with first team experience missing Carl Prince, Steve Richards, Peter Kana, Tony Marsh & Adie Skyers all not available. With both Manor keepers away, Whitelock decided to call up Ex Memorial Sports stopper Darren Smyth

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Eton Manor 1 Waltham Forest 0

The Manor played hosts to our Southern League friends Waltham Forest tonight at Tilbury, in the last of four Pre-Season Friendly Games. The Manor still without key experienced players, looked solid in the opening minutes of the game and only just managing to tame a very talented, young Forest team.......

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Eton Manor 0 Hullbridge Sports 0

was involved in a scrappy affair in the opening game of the Essex Senior league against Hullbridge Sports. The Braves wearing their new home kit for the first time looked the better of the two sides and had most of the possession, however, wasn't threatening enough to steal all 3 points, instead could only muster a 0-0 draw.........

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Bowers & Pitsea 0 Eton Manor 1

The Manor took all 3 points against Bowers & Pitsea in the League Cup Group B. Kirk Whitelock making 7 changes to the team that faced Hullbridge Sports in the league last Saturday.

The Winning goal scored in the 35th minute of the game by Adi Skyers after Peter Kana latched on to a lost cause and set Skyers up for his first Goal in a Manor shirt.

The Manor finishing with only 10 men, Jason McCarthy given his marching orders after gaining a second yellow in the 70th minute, however, on a positive note the Braves can reflect on the last 4 games without conceding a goal..........

Eton Manor V Leverstock Green

Eton Manor clearly rattled by the poor start in this FA Cup Prelim Round, try and work their way back into the game. Peter Kana back from injury looking to make an opening down the left hand side, supported by Adie Skyers....

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Eton Manor 2 Romford 1

The Manor took all 3 points in this League Cup clash against Romford. The Manor went behind in the first half, but showed real character and determination to come back with two second half goals. Manor's first goal deflected in after Aidie Skyers blasted his shot towards a packed Romford defence. The second scored by stand in Skipper and Man of the Match Steve Reading in the 89th minute from the penalty spot. The Braves stay top of Group B in the Essex Senior League Cup with a maximum 6 points from their last two games..........

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Romford 3 Eton Manor 2

The Manor playing Romford at Rush Green where results in the past have been inconsistent for both sides. The Manor off the back of a midweek win against the Boro in the League Cup Group B. The Manor nicking all 3 points from a Penalty in the last few minutes of the game.

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Eton Manor 0 Brentwood 2

The Manor fail to score against an impressive Brentwood Town display on Wednesday night. The Manor without Key players due to injuries and holidays, worked hard but was unable to find the net. Peter Kana and Chris Hammond coming closest, but the Manor curse of not taking their chances comes back to haunt them once more!

The Town's scorers were Lawrence McDowell from a set piece and Jay Kissoon with a well taken goal after some great work by Brentwoods Mark Doyle. On the night Manor have no complaints a competent display by Brentwood who well deserved their 3 points.

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Eton Manor 1 Tilbury 4

The Manor at home to their ground sharing hosts today for the first time in the ESL. Tilbury using their own visiting facilities gave their committee members a chuckle....

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Stansted FC 0 Eton Manor 4

The Manor remain unbeaten this season in the Essex Senior League Cup Group (B), another fine performance on Tuesday night against Stansted leaves The Braves in pole position with 9 points from three games.

The Manor's Peter Kana was in blistering form Tuesday Evening, scoring his first hatrick for the Club, also Alan Griffith's netting his first goal for the Braves which gave the Manor a comfortable 0-4 win.....

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Bowers & Pitsea FC 2 Eton Manor 4

The Manor romp to another fine win on Saturday against a lively Bowers side. The Manor without a regular Goal keepers due to Richards and Prince not available for selection.

The Manor scorers were Alan Griffith's scoring his second goal in as many games, followed by a 20 yard volley by Chris Barratt, Chris Hammond and Manor new boy and debutante Ricky Defraites recently signed from Barkingside......

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Waltham Abbey 4 Eton Manor 2

TThe Manor crash out of the London Senior Cup against Waltham Abbey, The Braves without 12 senior players, fielded a makeshift side that was still carrying injuries, fought extremely for the entire 90 minutes.....

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Eton Manor 1 Kingsbury Town 4

FA Vase fever came to Tilbury Saturday. The visitors were Kingsbury Town who play their league games in Ryman Two.

The Manor looked composed throughout most of the game but were unable to contain a very fit Kingsbury team. Kingsbury winning the game by 4-1 progress through to the next round.

The Manor remain upbeat as they prepare for their next game on Wednesday night against Bowers & Pitsea in the League Cup.......

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Eton Manor 1 Bowers & Pitsea 2

The Manor field another changed side in this League Cup encounter against Bowers & Pitsea, injuries and suspensions have forced Whitelock to give 7 new debuts starters in recent weeks....

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Eton Manor 2 Burnham Ramblers 4

Burnham produced an excellent display against the Manor on Tuesday night, complemented with some fine finishing sees the Ramblers through to the Second Round of the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy winning the game 4-2......

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Concord Rangers 0 Eton Manor 0

The Manor travelled to their old rivals Concord Rangers today. The Backdrop of the holiday homes on the horizon gave that "trip to the seaside feeling", combined with brilliant Sunshine, the expectations for a good game was high......

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Eton Manor 2 Stansted 2

The Manor welcome Stansted to Tilbury today. The last time these Clubs met was on 20th September 2005 in the League Cup Group (B) with the Manor taking all 3 points in a 4-0 thriller, when Peter Kana Manor Striker scoring his first hatrick for the Club, Kana will be looking to repeat that performance today......

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Romford 1 Eton Manor 0

The Manor lost to Romford on Tuesday night in the League Cup Group (B) 1-0. The Braves simply needed one point from their remaining two games to qualify for the Quarter finials, a win for the Manor would have helped extend their current pole position within the Group.

The draw for the next round has taken place and Winners of Group B play the Winners of Group A., Runner's up of Group B plays Winners of Group D.

The other result in the Group favored the Braves with Stansted taking all 3 points against Bowers & Pitsea

Sawbridgeworth 1 Eton Manor 0

Two early corners to the Manor gave the perception that the Manor boys were up for this game and a result could be on the cards, however, the Braves didn't really threaten the Robins defence until the 15th minute when Hammond shot a 35 yard screamer into the roof of the net, only to be disallowed due to the free kick being indirect.....

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Stanway Rovers 5 Eton Manor 0

The Manor faced Stanway Rovers in the 3rd Round of the Essex Senior Cup on Wednesday. An injury stricken Manor side conceded 4 goals in the first half and one in the second. Stanway play their football in the Ridgeons Football League, First Division, their form in the league this season has been impressive to say the least, played 11 and won 10, puts them is forth place, only 3 points off the leader, with 4 games in hand.

Stanway have already faced Essex Senior League opposition this season, in the FA Vase, Stanway beating Basildon United 4-3 and progressed into the 2nd Round Proper were they will face Broxbourne Borough V & E.

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Eton Manor 1 Burnham Ramblers 1

Burnham wasted not time bombarding the Manor defence, almost from the kick off Burnham capitalising from a poor back pass got on to an orphaned ball and smashed the bar from 20 yards.....

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AFC Horncheurch 3 Eton Manor 0

The Manor went down 3-0 on Tuesday night at the Bridge against a competent AFC Hornchuch side, who netted one in the first half and two more in the second to take a comfortable win.

The Manor came to life in the last 5 minutes of the game when they struck the bar, other than that did not threaten the Urchins goal. The Braves however can take full credit for their never say die attitude as they chased every ball.

262 supporters braved the cold weather to cheer on both teams and were also a credit to their respective Clubs.....

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Barkingside 3 Eton Manor 2

The Manor were involved in a midfield tussle on Monday night at Barkingside. The Braves fought hard only to lose the game by a single goal. Manor striker "Chris Hammond" netted both the Manor goals but wasn't enough to secure any points for the Braves.

The Manor Manager Kirk Whitelock commented after the game "Well, we have played Burnham, Hornchurch and Barkingside in our last three games, and I am so proud of the boys. We have showed grit and determination and we are improving as a team. We must remember Barkingside have not lost in the league this season and are currently on a great run, rest assured Barkingside knew they were in a game tonight"..

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London APSA 2 Eton Manor 2

Both teams immaculately observed 1 minute silence before kick off in memory of Football Legend George Best, who sadly passed away the day previous Friday 25th November 2005......

RIP George Best 1946-2005

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Eton Manor 2 Billericay Town 2

The Manor played their first game of the season in the Eastern Floodlit League against Ryman Premiership opposition Billericay Town.

The Town as expected fielded an under strength side for this competition, gave the Braves a few worrying moments, full credit to the Manor who stuck to their task and gained a point, The Manor skipper Steve Reading scored the second to make it 2-2 and a share of the point.....

Eton Manor 3 Basildon United 1

The Tilbury grounds-men had their work cut out for them today and should be commended for preparing the pitch after it had been Raining all morning leaving the pitch extremely soft in places.......

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Clapton 2 Eton Manor 3

The Manor travelled to the Spotted Dog, Clapton's home Ground on a cold and frosty Tuesday night in the first Round of the Thames-Side Trophy.

The Braves had several chances to take the lead but lacked the finishing touch.Clapton opened the scoring in the final minutes of the first half making it 1-0 at the break.

The second half the Manor burst into life and looked more in control of the game. The Manor equalised from a set piece which saw Skipper Steve Reading knock the ball home from close range. Clapton re-took the lead from a well worked ball down the centre. A few minutes later Manor's Chris Hammond drilled home a 35 yard blaster which found the top corner of the next to level the score 2-2.

After 90 minutes these two teams could not be separated and the game went into extra time. The Manor taking the lion share of chances failed to find the net and the game looked certain to go to Penalty's, when in the last minute of extra time the Manor won a free kick just on the edge of the penalty area, up stepped Manor's Chris Barratt who drilled home his shot with fierce accuracy, making the final score 2-3 to the Manor.

A fabulous gutsy performance by the Braves who fully deserved their win. Below Goal scorers, Steve Reading, Chris Hammond & Chris Barratt

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Southend Manor 0 Eton Manor 2

Ricky Defreitas scored both goals to clinch all three points against an inform Southend Manor side on Saturday. The Braves continue their unbeaten run to five games and push themselves to 12th place in the league........

Double Strike, above Ricky Defreitas, scored both goals.

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Eton Manor 1 Stansted 1

.The Manor are through to the Quarter finals of the Essex League Cup after forcing a 1-1 draw against Stansted on Wednesday night. The Braves simply needing a point to qualify to the last eight.

First team Manager Kirk Whitelock had to make many changes to the squad that faced Southend at the Weekend due to Injuries, Suspensions and players being Cup Tied. Whitelock commented after the game:-
" Our game plan worked, we knew a point would secure us to the next stage of the Cup, Stansted however, needed to win and would have to take risks. Stansted were a real handful for us at times, I knew it would be a tough game and their win last week against run-away league leaders AFC Hornchurch was never far from my mind"

The last game of the Group (B) Bowers & Pitsea V's Romford to be played on Wednesday 21st December, this will decide who the Manor face in the next round of the competition, Romford need to beat Bowers by 3 clear goals to dislodge the Manor from being group winners.......

Eton Manor 1 Waltham Abbey 3

With Christmas only one week away the Manor took on an inform Waltham Abbey Side at home today at Tilbury. The Games kicks off with the Sun in the eyes of the Manor Players were hit within the first minute of the game, The Abbey's Nicky Burt takes a direct free kick and lofts the ball over the head of the Manor Keeper 1-0 to the Abbey.........

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Hullbridge Sports 1 Eton Manor 3

The Manor get their first win of 2006 with a convincing display away to Hullbridge on Monday afternoon. The Manor open the scoring after 22 minutes after Jamie Wallace delightfully chipped the Hullbridge Keeper. The Braves kept hold of the lead until midway through the second half when Hullbridge equalised from just inside the area. The Manor re-took the lead when Substitute Graham Chester powerfully blasted a 20 yard volley into the back of the net, closely followed by a terrific solo effort from Chris Hammond who run the whole length of the Hullbridge half to slot past the Keeper..........

Basildon United 2 Eton Manor 2

The Manor without their inspirational skipper Steve Reading wasted no time taking the lead in this mid table clash. The Manor opened the scoring in the 4th minute when Jamie Wallace sent a divine curling ball into the path of Glenn Connolly, 20 yards out, connolly hitting the ball on the volley past the outstretched hands of the Basildon keeper, 1-0 up to the Manor........

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Southend Manor 3 Eton Manor 1

There was little seaside fun on offer as the Manor exited the Thameside Trophy on a bitter night at Southchurch Park.
Credit to both teams, despite the near artic conditions they produced an entertaining encounter which stayed in the balance to the very end.

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Tilbury 2 Eton Manor 0

Away Game at Tilbury was always going to be a strange affair for the Manor, who ground share with their hosts. The Manor using the visitors changing rooms and wearing the Red Away kit gave a strange sensation to say the least...........

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Eton Manor 0 Brentwood Town 5 (0-6 on agg)

The wheels came well and truly off Manor's League Cup campaign on a cheerless Tuesday night at 'Chadfields'.
"Dire" was how Manor boss Kirk Whitelock described his sides performance, few in the sparse crowd would disagree with him.

In truth Manor were second best in every department, as a well drilled Brentwood side extended their slender first leg advantage with a clinical display of finishing.
5 minutes gone and already the writing was on the wall for Manor. Heavy Brentwood pressure saw Steve Richards much the busier of the two keepers...........

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Eton Manor 3 Bowers & Pitsea 3

Dramatic final few minutes at Chadfieds, as Bowers grab a share of the spoils with a last gasp leveller, tough on an under strength Manor.They play their part as an extraordinary grandstand finish restores the pride lost on Tuesday nights...........

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Wlatham Abbey 3 Eton Manor 1

Feisty afternoon at the Abbey as Manor's poor run continues. Match stats don't tell the whole story, 8 bookings and 2 sending offs for the braves, but this was never a nasty game............

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Eton Manor 1 London APSA 0

The Manor clinch a late winner to take all three points in this closely fought league clash against London APSA. Graham Chester Manor's player/Asst Manager came on as substitute for the injured Lenny Nicholls to smash home the winner in the 78th minute, after Manor new boy & youngster Mattie Spicer saw his shot deflect into the path of the veteran striker.

London APSA had their chances to rap things up early in the second half but squandered their opportunities and allowed the Manor to dominate in the second period.

Johnny Quinn took the Captains armband as regular skipper Steve Reading was suspended for the game, Quinn inspired his Braves right to the final whistle to ensure all three points belong to the Manor............

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Burnham Ramblers 1 Eton Manor 2

The Braves ived up to their nickname on Saturday by producing an outstanding performance especially in the first half, against an accomplished Burnham Ramblers side.

Another changed starting line-up saw first team Boss Kirk Whitelock give his youngsters a run out and with the wind at their backs in the first half gave their all.

The Manor's first goal coming from a set piece, top goal Scorer & Striker Chris Hammond stepped up to smash the ball home mid way through the first half.

The second goal also coming from a free kick, this time Hammond deflecting his shot on to the crossbar and into the path of Manor work horse Johnny Quinn who didn't need asking twice, drove the ball into the net making it 2-0 to the Manor at the break.

Burnham hit back in the 90th minute causing the Manor bench to have a few heart palpitations in the dieing minutes of the game.

Steve Reading Manor skipper, lead by example and produced an outstanding performance which inspired his team to take all three points.............

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Eton Manor 0 Sawbridgeworth Town 2

Sawbridgeworth did enough to take all 3 points against an under performing Manor side on Saturday. The Braves ran out of ideas and simply could not find a way through a stubborn Sawbridgeworth defence.

Sawbridgeworth doing the damage in the first half scoring both goals which left the Manor bewildered and with their work cut out struggled to find their rhythm.

A late onslaught by the Manor in the second period gave hope to the small number of Manor supporters brave enough to turn out in freezing conditions...........

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Brentwood Town 3 Eton Manor 0

The Manor struggling to recapture the form that saw them beat Burnham Ramblers a few weeks ago, gave another disappointing performance that saw a bland Brentwood Town performance smother the Manor to take all 3 points............

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Eton Manor 4 Brentwood Town 2

A good night’s work for the Manor as they make progress in the Eastern Floodlit Cup. Hat trick for Jamie Wallace and super strike from Lee Smith seals the victory and revenge for Saturday 3- 0 drubbing by the same opposition.............

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Eton Manor 1 Southend Manor 4

A clinicall performance by Southend Manor produced 4 goals and secured a convincing win for the Sea-siders. The Braves looked lethargic & jadded in comparison to their opponents.

Southend ended the break 2-0 up, the 3rd came from a well taken penalty early in the second period. Eton Manor scored a consolation goal from Player/Asst Manager Graham Chester making it 1-3, Southend secured the win with their 4th of the game from a well struck shot, which left the young Eton Manor goalkeeper Richard Bastin no chance...........

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Brentwood Town 1 Eton Manor 0

The Manor unable to recapture the form that saw the Braves beat Brentwood Town 4-2 last week. The Manor turning to its youth squad members to produce a quality performance against a capable Brentwood team

Despite the Manor having much of the possession were unable to find the finishing touch and lost the game 1-0.

The Manor's next game is away to Stansted on Saturday 25th March Kick off at 3pm. For Directions to Stansted Click on blue text..........

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Stansted 1 Eton Manor 0

Bad luck struck twice for the Manor today when Glenn Connolly pulled up before the start of the game with a twisted ankle then Manor's midfield dynamo Charlie Tarten also twisting his ankle 2 minutes into the start of the game and was replaced by Manor youngster Dean Pearson.

The Manor paying the price for not taking their chances early in the first period of the game. The Braves losing by a single goal in the 75th Minute of the game looked frustrated as they tried to find the net............

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Eton Manor 1 AFC Hornchurch 2

The Braves faced AFC Hornchurch & Essex League Champions on Tuesday night in the Essex Senior League. The Urchins got off to a good start scoring both their goals within 10 minutes of each other in the first half.

The Manor lead by Skipper Steve Reading fought back in the second period and scored after a goalmouth scramble which resulted in Player/Asst Manager Graham Chester on hand to stroke the ball home making it 2-1.

Despite the Urchins bombardment of the Manor goal the score finished 2-1 to AFC............

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Billericay Town 3 Eton Manor 0

The Manor travelled to Ryman Premier League opposition Billericay Town in the Eastern Floodlit League on Thursday evening 6th April. The last time the Manor played Billericay Town back in November the game finishing 2-2 with The Manor's top Scorer Chris Hammond netting the first and The Braves Skipper Steve Reading securing a point in the second half.

Billericay showing their class as they smashed 3 goals in the first 30 minutes to take all the points. The Manor left counting the coast as more injuries continue to jinx the Manor.

Eton Manor 1 Romford 1

The Manor and Romford meet for the 4th time in what can only be described as roller-coster season. Both teams struggling to find their form or consistency with team selection.............

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Eton Manor 0 Concord Rangers 4

A Rampant Concord Rangers side saved the best until their last game of the season by thumping a bewildered Manor side
4-0 on Saturday.

Concord scorers were Craig Gilham in the 5th minutes, the Manor closed up shop until the 50th minute when Jamie Clark scored their second, Mark Kelly made it three in the 80th minute, finally Carl Read sealed the victory with the 4th goal scored in the 88th minute..............

Eton Manor 0 Barkingside 1

A Jubilant Barkingside team went away form Tilbury 3 points richer, thanks to a first half deflection off a Manor boot.

The result on Tuesday night pushes Barkingside into third place above Burnham Ramblers, a play off spot now up for grabs, the only team to challenge the "side" is Tilbury who need a win from their last two games to prevent Barkngside from keeping third position and a place in the play off's.

The Manor 2005-2006 Season comes to an end, a mixed Season of both highs and lows. The Players and Management will now take a well earned break. A Pre-season schedule will be announced on here shortly

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