Clacton Town V Eton Manor

Pre-Season Friendly

Tilbury FC 2 Eton Manor 1

The Manor kicked off their Pre-Season against Tilbury on Wednesday night. The hard work & effort put in over the summer break by the Braves Management was obvious for everyone to see. The Manor dominated the first half and led the game at the break from a cracking right footed, half volley from work horse Johnny Quinn.

The second period saw a change around as new trialists were given their first run out in a Manor shirt. Tilbury looked more composed in the second Period and scored twice to win the game 2-1.

Match Report

Pre-Season Friendly

Thamesmead 0 Eton Manor 1

The Braves held out during a tough encounter to win by a single goal, thanks to in-form Striker Ricky Defreitas, who struck his shot home, from close range, after the second attempt, giving the Thamesmead keeper no chance at all.

The Manor were made to work hard as Thamesmead pushed the Braves back into their own half time towards the closing stages of the game. Manor keeper and Man of the Match Darren Smyth gave a commanding performance, keeping out a determined & stubborn Thamesmead side.

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Pre-Season Friendly

Redbridge 1 Eton Manor 0

lost by a single goal on Tuesday night against Ryman opposition, in a Pre-Season friendly, the game played on a difficult surface, the Braves still managed to look threatening until the 50th minute, when Ex Ford United & Grays Athletic midfielder Sammy Cooper fired home to make it 1-0 to Rebridge.

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Pre-Season Friendly

Harold Wood Athletic 1 Eton Manor 1

Harold Wood Athletic were our hosts on Saturday, as the Manor traveled to Recreation Ave in a Pre-Season friendly, The Woodies scored first in the 20th minute from a looping free kick.

The Manor drew level in the second half when new striker Tashwell Thompson scored his first goal for the Manor.

Manor's Terry Hunt coming back form long term injury played 40 minutes in the second half and looked sharp.

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Pre-Season Friendly

Slade Green 2 Eton Manor 2

Slade Green proved to be stubborn opposition as they came back twice from behind. The Manor scoring first in the 30th minute and led 1-0 at the break.

The second half saw the Braves with the wind at their backs evenly matched, a free kick on the edge of the box saw Slade Green equalise. The Manor then won a Penalty mid-way through the second half, which was drilled in by Danny Hunt.

The Manor suffering from a trade mark laps in concentration allowed Slade Green to much space and saw them draw level with 10 minutes on the clock. The Manor giving 5 debuts should be pleased with their gritty performance.

Pre-Season Friendly

Eton Manor 3 AFC Hornchurch 0

The Braves lived up to their nickname as they battled a lively AFC Honchurch side. AFC led by Ex Manor favorite Asa Pamplin, were contained by a hard working Manor side. New signing Karim Alnakash scored first, with a fabulous 25 yard drive into the top corner
of the net. The Manor went in at the break
1-0 up.

The second half saw AFC come back at the Manor and were unlucky not to equalise after Manor's Keeper, Fabian pushed a blistering shot onto the bar.

The second goal scored by Manor Striker Ricky Defretias, from a tight angle blasted the ball past the AFC keeper. The third was a solo effort from Aaron Gayle who rounded the keeper to make the final score 3-0 to the Manor.

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Essex Senior League

Romford FC 2 Eton Manor 2

Romford had their work cut out to contain a committed Manor side. The Braves struck first when frontman Ricky Defreitas smashed home a powerful strike from just inside the box.

Romford leveled the score early in the second half after Manor Keeper Darren Smyth was caught off his line. Defreitas once again putting the Manor in front after a selfless pass from Skipper Johnny Quinn who set up the Manor Striker to score his second of the game. Romford made it 2-2 after a dubious free kick was awarded just outside the box. The ball smashed in off the foot of a Manor defender making the final score 2-2

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Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 0 Burnham Ramblers 4

Burnham Ramblers secured all 3 points and thumped in 4 goals in the bargain, against the Manor on Wednesday night.

Whitelock refused to be down heated and took some positives from the game, the Manor Manager speaking directly after the game said " Losing 0-4 at home, sounds like a complete disaster, but it was far from that, with loads of positives taken from last nights game. For 44 minutes we matched Burnham in every department, then one mistake later and we are losing 0-1. We told the players at half time keep the ball, keep doing what we believe in and that is keep passing and have self belief. 50 minutes, we hit the underside of the bar, they go up the other end BANG
0-2 down. We then start to see heads drop, no confidence, all drained and we lose 0-4. Which I feel was unjustified towards us"

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FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round

St Margaretsbury 1 Eton Manor 1 (AET)

Photo: Ricky Defreitas

The Manor scored in the 70th minute, when striker The Manor's in form Ricky Defreitas slotted home his 5th goal of the season to put the Manor ahead, 2 minutes later an own goal gifted St Margaretsbury with a reply to be played at Tilbury on Wednesday night, kick off at 19:45.

The Manor could count themselves unlucky not to have secured the win. A solid display by the Braves on the back of a dispointing result in mid week against Burnham Ramblers.

A good performance by Manor front man Tashwell Thompson, returning from injury, gave a good account of himself, which allowed the Manor to look the dominant force through out the 90 minutes.

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FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round (Reply)

Eton Manor 1 (4) St Margaretsbury 1 (1) after Penalties

Photo: Chido Ukalgwa

The Braves secured a win in the FA Cup Qualifying round on Wednesday night against a resilient St Magaretsbury side. The Braves were forced into extra time, and only penalties could separated these two sides.
The Manor came from behind when talented Manor youngster
Chido Ukalgwa found the net to finally win the game 4-1 on Penalties.

The Manor last won an FA Cup qualifying round back in1957 against Hartford Town, so the win was made extra special for the Manor men.

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Essex Senior League

Brentwood Town 5 Eton Manor 1

Brentwood pour on the style and sunk the Manor by 5 goals to 1. The Manor, without some key players struggled to contain a lively Brentwood team.

The Manor took the lead in the opening minutes of the game, when young striker, Tashwell Thompson found enough room to chip the ball over the Brentwood keepers head. The home side then Leveled the score in the 41st minute, then once again, just before the break deep into injury time, to take the lead 2-1.

The second half saw an equally impressive performance by the men in White, as they scored another 3 making the final score an impressive 5-1 win.

The Next game is at home in the FA Cup against Wingate and Finchley on Sunday 3rd Sept kick off at 3pm.

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FA Cup Preliminary Round

Eton Manor 0 Wingate & Finchley 2

Photo: MOM Lee Canham

The Braves crashed out of the FA Cup on Sunday, against Ryman opponents, Wingate & Finchley. Two goals in the first half was enough to seal the victory for the visitors.

The Braves had a number of chances to pull level, a missed penalty by Skipper Jamie Wallace, with 10 minutes to go, summed up the day for the Manor.

Wingate and Finchley pocket £1,000 in prize money and go through to the 1st Qualifying Round, against Ryman Premier Club, East Thurrock United.

Manor Man of the Match awarded to Lee Canham, totally committed and showed real hunger for the game.

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Essex Senior League Cup Group C

Concord Rangers 1 Eton Manor 0

Danny Heale, Concord's in-form striker, scored the only goal in the 55 minute to secure victory for the home side.

The Manor playing some attractive football at times where unlucky not to have drawn level especially in the second period of the game.

Other Group C results on Tuesday night, saw Hullbridge beat Romford by the same result.

Essex Senior League

Clapton 1 Eton Manor 2

The Manor travel to the Spotted Dog ground to play old rivals Clapton FC. The last time these two sides meet was in the Thames Side Trophy last December when despite going one goal behind the Manor nicking a victory in the dieing minutes of the game and won 3-2.

The Manor kick off in the sunshine on a bumpy, dusty and hard surface. Opening Minutes and the Manor send a warning shot to Clapton, Jamie Wallace down the right, cuts in a lovely ball on to the feet of Taz Thompson, who drives the ball in on goal, Clapton keeper, Blessing Kwambana making an awkward looking save....

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Essex Senior FA Cup Round 1

Eton Manor 0 Basildon United 1 (AET)

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Essex Senior League

Sawbridgeworth Town 0 Eton Manor 1

The Manor stole all 3 points today from a lively Saw'bo team. Manor front man Ricky Defreitas slotted home from a Jamie Wallace free kick, to give the Manor a 1-0 win. However, in the second period, the Manor were pinned back into their own half and can thank their Keeper Nicky Mitchell, for keeping them in the game after numerous attempts on the Manor goal. Mitchell playing his first game for the Braves, make some outstanding saves to keep the score 1-0 to the Manor.

Manor Manager Kirk Whitelock spoke shortly after the game, he said " What a debute from our new keeper Mitchell, he made some tremendous saves that kept us in the game. All the players today did themselves proud, Saw'bo are a good side and we really needed to dig deep and work hard to get the win. My only regret is that our young new signing Sammy Williams could not be with us today, Sammy was diagnosed with an airline fracture to his leg after the game against Basildon mid week"

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Essex Senior League Cup Group C

Eton Manor 1 Romford 3

The Manor came away from this League Cup encounter against Romford feeling slightly miffed, after taking the lead in the 20th minute from front Man Ricky Defreitas, only to see his goal cancelled out by two penalty decisions both converted by Romford's Petric Elbi, and then in the 80th minute Danny Downer slotted home their third goal, finishing the game 3-1 to Romford.

The Manor themselves were denied two blatant penalty decisions, which would have re-balanced the game slightly.

New Manor signing Jamie Barry was badly injured and was later diagnosed with a broken wrist. Also Romford's Ricky Makin suffered a broken foot, both players will be out of action for a considerable time.

The FA Vase 2nd Qulifying Round

Rothwell Corinthians 1 Eton Manor 2

Left: Sam Cashman

Sam Cashman scored twice to ease the Braves through to the third Round Qualifying of the FA Vase. The Manor winning 2-1 after Extra Time against Rothwell Corinthians of UCL Div 1 League.

Rothwell took the lead after the Manor's Devon Saunders looked to have pulled down a Rothwell player in the box, the official not hesitating in pointing to the Penalty spot.

Cashman then slotted home his first goal, when he slipped in at the back post to make it 1-1. His second goal, was in the last minute of extra time, Danny Sabaroche the supplier, as Cashman fired past the Rothwell Keeper to make the final score 2-1 to the Manor.

The Braves now face Clapton at Tilbury in the next round of the Cup competition.

Left : Man of the Match : Stephen Parker

Match Report

Essex Senior League Cup Group C

Eton Manor 1 Hullbridge Sports 2

The Manor fell victim to more injury concerns after an evenly contested game against Hullbridge on Wednesday night. The game concluded 2-1 to Hullbridge the winner a spectacular 25 year blast past Manor keeper Paul Holland in the second half.

The Manor took the lead in the first period from a goal by Tony Leary, who was shortly after replaced when he pulled up with an hamstring problem.

Other injury worries, Mark Clarey with a knee ligament problem and is expected to be out for the next month. Ricky Defreitas ankle issue, plus Devon Saunders who was carried off on Wednesday night with a suspected broken foot, but thankfully was later diagnosed in hospital this morning with a badly sprained ankle.

Essex Senior League

Barking 3 Eton Manor 2

The Manor were unlucky not to have secured at least one point from this clash with Barking, who were 3-0 up at half time and looked to be romping home with all three points, the Braves came out second half and scored two goals, Devon Saunders and then a 25 yard screamer from Manor front man Danny Sabaroche, slotting home his first goal for the Manor.

The Manor pressed hard for an equaliser but simply run out of time. Eton Manor Manager Kirk Whitelock remained upbeat after the game, he said " We simply failed to ge the rub of the green in the first half, 3-0 down and you wouldn't be blamed for thinking game over, however, my lads don't know the meaning of "beaten" they came out in second half and played some great football, 2 goals later the score now 3-2 and we have them pegged on the back foot, I couldn't have asked any more from the lads in the second half, nice to see the home Barking fans giving the Manor boys a round of applause at they come off"

Essex Senior League Cup Group C

Eton Manor 0 Concord Rangers 1

took all 3 points in this league Cup group stage contest. The visitors scored in the 30th minute to secure the win under the floodlights at Tilbury.

The Manor making 7 changes to the team that faced Barking on Saturday due to injuries. Manager Whitelock facing critical times currently, with 9 first team players out of action.

The FA Vase 1st Round Proper

Eton Manor V Clapton (Postponed)

The Manor were due to play Clapton in the First Round Proper of the FA Vase on Sunday 8th October, however, the game was Postponed due to Clapton being suspended from all Football until such time as the FA decided their fate.

A meeting by the FA took place on Monday and concluded that Clapton would be ejected from the competition and the Manor awarded a Home win.

The Braves will now go through to the second Round Proper and have been drawn away to Halstead Town of the Ridgeons Premier Division, on Saturday 18th November.

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 4 Stansted 1

The Manor put the misery of their Mid week London FA Cup result behind them, with a workmanlike performance against Stansted in the Essex Senior League on Saturday. The Manor leading 1-0 at the break after Tashwll Thompson slotted home from close range.

The second half saw the Manor have a number of chances go begging, until the 54th minute when an own goal put the Braves further in front 2-0. The third goal was a well taken blast from in form striker Danny Sabaroche and the forth from Manor's top scorer last Season Chris Hammond back in the squad after a lengthy break.

Stansted scored a late consolation goal from close range to make the final score 4-1 to the Manor.

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GBMT

Eton Manor 4 Hullbridge Sports 1

Hullbridge took an early lead in the first minute of the game from the penalty spot. The Manor equalised, thanks to a great effort by Manor skipper Jamie Wallace, leaving both teams even at the break.

The second half the Manor men repeated Saturday's performance by slotting home three more goals to make the final score 4-1. Second half goals from Danny Sabaroche with a 30 yard screamer, followed by a further two more goals from the Manor's midfield dynamo Jamie Wallace, to secure the win for the Braves.

Eight goals scored in the last two games for the Manor, sets up an interesting tie against Concord Rangers on Saturday.

Essex Senior League

Concord Rangers 4 Eton Manor 2

Concord fought back bravely after conceding two early goals to a rampant Manor team in the opening three minutes of the game.

The opening goal scored in the first minute when Danny Sabaroche latched onto the ball at the far post to put the Manor 1-0 up, the second scored 2 minutes later after a superb run down the right by Tashwell Thompson who planted the ball wide of the keeper making the score 2-0 after 3 minutes.

Concord pulled themselves together and Managed to convert a penalty and then equalised from a set piece making the score 2-2 at the break.

The Manor were hanging on and grinding out a result when from another set piece the ball fired home past the Manor keeper Nicky Mitchell to make the score 3-2. With seconds to go Concord were awarded a goal after a Manor player appeared to comfortably clear the ball off the line, however, the lineman gave the home side a goal! The final result 4-2 to Concord.

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Essex Senior League Cup Group C

Romford 6 Eton Manor 2

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Essex Senior League Cup Group C

Hullbridge Sports 0 Eton Manor 2

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Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 6 Beaumont Athletic 2

The Manor won convincingly against Beaumont Athletic on Saturday. The Braves scoring 6 goals, however the Manor could have scored a hatful had they taken their chances against a courageous and at times, resolute Beaumont side.

Manor scorers were Sam Cashman (2) Danny Sabaroche (2) Neil Barratt and Skipper Jamie Wallace with a goal each. Beaumount scoring one in the first half and a consolation goal in the second period to make the final scoreline 6-2 to the home side.

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Essex Thameside Trophy

Brentwood Town 2 Eton Manor 0

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The FA Vase Second Round Proper

Halstead Town 5 Eton Manor 0

Left: Paul Smyth

Srashed out of the FA Vase in disappointing fashion. The score line flattered the home side as the Manor had much possession during the game, however failed to take their chances.

The game concluded with Halstead winning the game 5-0. Three goals in the first half and two in the second which sees Halstead cruise through to the 3rd Round Proper of the Competition.

The Manor need to pick themselves up as they get ready to face Barkingside away in the League on Monday Night.

Left : Man of the Match : Jamie Wallace

Match Report

Essex Senior League

London APSA 1 Eton Manor 6

The Manor romped home to a convincing 6-1 win over ESL rivals London APSA, the Manor without a game for the past two weeks looked fresh as they poured on the style and ripped through London APSA with 3 goals in the first half and another 3 in the second period.

Manor new signing Anton Stephenson had an awesome debut, showing his fabulous skills on the ball plus bagged three goals himself.

The other Manor goals came from inform front man Chris Hammond, Manor Skipper Jamie Wallace and late substitute Jason Mccarthy who helped to wrap things up with a blistering goal from 25 yards out to seal the victory for the Braves.

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Essex Senior League

Hullbridge Sports 2 Eton Manor 1

Hullbridge stole all three points in the last few remaining minutes of the game on Saturday, when a deflected free kick put the home side in front, for the first time in the 90 minutes making the final score line 2-1 to the home side.

The Manor failed to finish the game off in the first half, having a number of chances go begging.

The Manor took the lead after 6 minutes when Striker Anton Stephenson latched onto a rebound to put the Braves in front.

Hullbridge scored from the penalty spot in the 50th minute, taken well by Gary Paterson, then took the lead in the 86th minute from a deflected free kick that wrong footed Darren Smyth the Manor keeper making the final score 2-1 to the home side.

Match Report

Eton Manor 0 Southend Manor 0

The Manor were made to work hard for their point against a lively Southend Manor team, the difference on the day was Eton Manor keeper Darren Smyth who had an outstanding game which kept the score-line level.

The game was put into some doubt of playing as heavy rain Friday night meant the pitch needed to be cleared of water, thanks to the Eton Manor back room staff who worked on the pitch a few hours before kick off the game was able to proceed as planned at 3pm.

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Left Darren Smyth, frustrated Southend - Man of the Match

Essex Senior League

Basildon United 2 Eton Manor 1

The Manor can count themselves unlucky not to have got anything from this game. The Braves without 8 first team regulars, showed great character & determination as they took on a full strength Basildon side.

Basildon scored early in the first half, the Manor then equalised shortly after from the penalty spot, Manor defender Chris Barratt upended in the box, striker Danny Sabaroche drilling the ball home from the penalty spot to level the scores 1-1. The game looking a certain draw with only few remaining minutes left on the clock, the Bee's then stealing all three points from close range to win the game 2-1.

Some good performances on display for the Manor, Goalkeeper Sean Funnell playing his debut for the Club made two great saves in the second half to keep the the Braves in the game, plus Manor Legend Tony Marsh taking MOM honors with a Solid & gritty performance.

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Left Tony Marsh - Man of the Match

Essex Senior League

Stansted 1 Eton Manor 1

The Manor could only manage a draw against fellow Essex Senior League strugglers Stansted on Saturday. The Airportmen currently rooted to the bottom of the League table with only 2 points all season showed real determination to push the Manor for the full 90 minutes.

Manor front man Chris Hammond found the net in the 35th minute making the score 1-0 to the Braves at the break.

Stansted fought back into the game in the second period and saw Stansted's Croxford level the score 1-1 in the 70th minute.

The Manor losing their discipline and finished the game with only 9 men when returning midfielder Lee Smith received a straight red card followed by Manor defender Ray Coker also getting his marching orders with two yellow card offences.

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Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 0 Bowers & Pitsea 1

The Manor battled a robust Bowers & Pitsea side to narrowly lose by a single goal scored after 3 minutes. The Manor without several key players struggled to impose themselves on the game in the first half and were lucky not to have conceded a second goal in the last minute of the first period, when a well placed shot by Bowers Striker Dean Allan was superbly headed off the line by Manor defender
Tony Marsh.

The Manor playing 60+ minutes of the game with only 10 men, Manor defender Jason McCarthy getting his marching orders with a straight red after kicking out in frustration after being cynically challenged from behind.

The Manor were more composed in the second period of the game and looked the more likely to score, their best chance in the 80th minute when Steve Parker hit a sweetly struck free kick from 25 yards, it looked a certain goal, but for the Bowers keeper who made a fabulous save by palming the ball over the bar. The game finally finishing 1-0 to Bowers & Pitsea.

Match Report

Left Devon Saunders - Man of the Match

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 1 Hullbridge Sports 4

Hullbridge took all three points, and at the same time, jumped one place in the Leage table over the Manor. Both teams on 18 points before the Kick off saw the Braves allow the visitors to take 11th spot.

Hullbridge opened the score in the 25th minute from an offside position. The Manor battling hard in the mud went in at the break 1-0 down.

The second period saw the Manor concede another 3 goals before new signing Alex Read got a consolation goal 4 minutes
from time.

Match Report

Left Chris Barratt- Manor Man of the Match

Essex Senior League

Burnham Ramblers 2 Eton Manor 1

The Manor men can consider themselves unlucky not to have got anything from this game. Burnham opened the score early in the 3rd minute after some fabulous work down the Manor right, the ball to the by-line and driven in low and on to the foot of talented midfielder Jack Callow, who neatly slotted the ball into the corner of the Manor net, 1-0.

This new look Manor team with no less then 9 new players worked the ball around the pitch and finally got their reward in the 26th minute when Jamie Barry leveled the score from close range to make it 1-1.

Well Into the second period and the Manor now looking the more menacing of the two sides were caught off guard in the 72nd minute when from almost the touchline, Burnhams substitute Mitchell sent a high ball into the box which dropped over the head of the Manor keeper and into the net! Much to the surprise of the whole Burnham team. However Burnham did well to hold on to their lead for the remainder of the game.

Match Report

Left Alex Read - Manor Man of the Match

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 1 Sawbridgeworth 2

The Manor fought hard against a well organised Sawbo side. The visitors broke the deadlock against the run of play in the 24th Minute , the Manor battled bravely and finally got a well deserved equaliser in the 36th minute when new signing Daniel Duku hooked his shot into the net from close range making the score 1-1 at the break.

The second period and Sawb'o found another gear and poured on the pressure, the winner finally coming in the 75th minute when Mc Ateer finding the net to give the visitors all 3 points.

The Manor fielding another changed side looked in control for long periods of the game but failed to take their chances.

Match Report

Left Lee Smith - Manor Man of the Match

Essex Senior League

Beaumont Athletic 1 Eton Manor 1

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Essex Senior League

Bowers & Pitsea 3 Eton Manor 0

The Manor worked hard but failed to impress against a stubborn Bowers side on Saturday. The home side taking all 3 points thanks to some clinical finishing by Bowers & Pitsea front man Dean Allen.

Allen poured on the Manor misery by scoring a hatick, the fist coming from a quickly taken free kick on the edge of the box after 10 minutes. Allen's second in the 35th minute made the score line 2-0 at the break.

The second period the Manor having much of the possession without troubling the Bowers defence. Allen finished the game off in the 75th minute from a sweetly taken shot from just inside the box.

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Essex Senior League

Barkingside 2 Eton Manor 0

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Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 1 Barking 1

The Manor needed to grind out a result in Saturday's clash against Barking. The Manor continue to be plagued by injuries, were forced to rely on their new signings. The Manor were pinned back in their own half for long periods of the first half and did well to keep their composer under pressure.

The second period saw the Manor grow in confidence and hit first in the 62nd minute when Bradley Nelson playing his first game for the Manor latched onto a superb ball from Alex Read to put the Braves in front.

Barking wasted no time equalising 6 minutes later from their own half the ball driven forward with some slick movement resulted in Wayne Vaughan smashing the ball home from just inside the box.

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Left Steve Reading- Manor Man of the Match

Essex Senior League

Southend Manor 1 Eton Manor 3

The Manor with a much needed 3 points secure their first win in 2007. The Manor's last win was back in December 2006 when the Braves crushed Essex Senior League rivals London APSA 6-1. Ironically it was returning striker Anton Stevenson who bagged an hatrick on that day also managed to net himself two goals away to Southend on Tuesday night.

Southend Manor broke the deadlock in the 15th minute when James Haydon put the home side in front. Then two minutes later Manor's new front man Bradley Nelson drew the game level to 1-1.

The Braves 6ft 3" defender Neil Barratt also making a come back game after a lengthy 4 month absence looked settled in the middle of the park.

Stevenson then making his presence felt put the Braves in front in the 31st minute and then rounded off the victory in the 75th minute giving a much valued three points to Eton Manor.

Left Anton Stevenson -2 goal hero, seals the win.

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 3 Concord Rangers 3

The Manor were involved in a pulsating game of Football against a dynamic Concord Rangers side on Tuesday night. The visitors struck first in the opening minutes of the game, when Danny Heale found some space 10 yards from goal to blast Concord into the lead. Concord retaining the advantage and dominated throughout the first period.

The Manor men returned to the pitch the second half and appeared re-energised. Anton Stevenson nutmegged the keeper to bring the score level, Danny Heale made the score 2-1 with a perfectly struck shot from the Penalty spot. Stevenson then leveled the score 2 minutes later this time heading the ball home from close range after a corner. As the minutes ticked down it was the Manor who seemed more hungry for the win as they bombarded Concord Rangers goal and got their reward when Bradley Nelson fired home a rocket from outside the area to give the Manor the lead, 3-2. Concord then got a stroke of luck when a back pass to the Manor keeper was misjudged and David Sadler didn't need asking twice as he pounced on the ball to make it 3-3.

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Manor Team, Chamberlin, Tarten, Salmon,Reading, Ntolla, Konate, Jacques, Neil Barratt, Stevenson, Amado.
Subs: Hammond, Barry, Read, Smith, Coker

Left On guared, Saul Salmon & Steve Reading

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 4 Clapton 3

The Manor needed to scrape for their points against a committed and determined Clapton side on Saturday. The Manor off the back of a mid week tussle with Concord knew that they had a fight on their hands when the Visitors clawed they way back from a two goal deficient in the second period of the game.

The Braves struck first in the 2nd minute when Ricardo Amado pounced after Clapton's keeper fumbled the ball in the area. The second scored by Luchien Ntolla from a set piece.

The second period saw Clapton fight their way back into the game, the first from the penalty spot, Agard doing well to beat the experienced Kenny Addi the Manor keeper. The second was bundled over the line by Claptons Dickenson. The Manor now on the back foot re-took the advantage when Anton Stevenson blasted home for the edge of the box only to see his lead cut short when Matthews slotted home for the corner spot to level the scores 3-3. Anton Stevenson finally had the last word when he got on to the end of a superb pass from Stephen Parker, Stevenson burst into the box to blast the ball into the net in a nail biting final few minutes.

Left Man of the Match - Luchien Ntolla

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Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 1 Romford 0

The Manor continue their unbeaten run against a competent Romford side. The Boro currently in 2nd position in the league thought they were costing for a point when in the 85th minute new signing Ricardo Amado found some space to separate the two sides giving the Manor another valuable 3 points.

The Manor now pulling away from the bottom pack in the league have 30 points in the bag. The Manor face title contenders Brentwood Town on Saturday which will be a another solid test for this new look Manor side.

Graham Chester speaking before the Romford Game said " We are currently on a role and recent result suggest we are going to be difficult to beat, home or away. My players are now competing for places within the team, each player now values their position within the squad, fighting for a place in the starting line up is now their main priority"

Left Match Winner - Ricardo Amado

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 1 Brentwood Town 1

The Manor did well to contain the current ESL leaders Brentwood Town on Saturday in a hard fought game in the blistering heat. The Manor fielded a changed side that beat Romford 1-0 in midweek.

The Manor Skipper Steve Reading pulled out due to an injury he sustained in mid week and handed the armband to the competency of long term Manor defender Chris Barratt.

Both teams not really threatening in the first 45 minutes of the game, the second period saw the Manor score in the 60th minute when Lucian Ntolla smashed home from close range to put the Braves in front. Two minutes later Brentwood's Tommy Lee leveled the score from a free kick from 18 yards out.

The game picked up momentum as the minutes ticked by. An entertaining match, both teams needing their defensive players to be on their game.

Left Man of the Match - Lee Smith

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Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 4 london APSA 0

The Manor now seven games unbeaten gave a competent display against London APSA on Tuesday evening. The Manor now on 34 points looked in full control of the game and went in 3-0 at half time. A few player changes in the line-up saw defender Ray Coker start along with Bradley Nelson who is still recovering from a shoulder injury, both players having an big impact on the game.

Striker Anton Stevenson opened the scoring in the 10th minute followed by two well taken goals by Bradley Nelson. 3-0 at the break. APSA fought hard in the second period but the Manor defense held strong. Ricardo Amado got the Manor's 4th goal of the night after receiving a great through ball by Manor front man Chris Hammond. The final score finished 4-0 to the Manor.

Left two goal hero - Bradley Nelson

Managers Match Roundup

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 2 Basildon United 3

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Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 0 Barkingside 2

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