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2007/2008 Essex Senior League &
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Pre-Season Friendly |
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Eton Manor 2 Kentish Town 0 |
| Saturday
14th July 07 Kick Off 1pm |
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Manor got the
pre-season off to a winning start 'against North London's
Kentish Town FC of the Spartan South
Midlands League. The Braves dominating the first period
of the game scored after Ricardo Amado
fed a sublime ball into the path of Anton Stevenson
who neatly drilled the ball into the back of the net
to make the score 1-0 at the break.
The second half saw a few changes to the Manor line-up.
The visitors dug in and worked the ball around the pitch,
The Town come close to leveling the score on a few occasions
however, it was the Manor who struck against the run
of play in the last minute of the game, when
Chris Hammond recovered what looked like a
lost cause to slide the ball to the far post where Amado
was waiting to slide the ball into the net. The game
finishing 2-0.
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Ricardo Amado - Scored the
Manor's second goal
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Pre-Season Friendly |
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Eton Manor 1 Erith Town 3 |
| Saturday
21st July 07 Kick Off 1pm |
| Erith
Town battled hard
in the second period to claw their way to victory after
Eton Manor's Anton Stevenson opened
the scoring with a well taken goal from close range.
Graham
Chester 'Manor Manager allowing his full squad
of 25 players a fair run out on Saturday, Chester looking
to conclude his final selection of players by next week
'said after the game " I was pleased with
the way we played in the second period, this game was
never about the win, it was purely about taking a good
look a few new players that are trying to break through
into the first team. At one point we had Erith on the
ropes and looked dangerous with every attack"
On
Target Man Anton Stevenson
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Pre-Season Friendly |
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Eton Manor 0 haringey Borough 1 |
| Saturday
28th July 07 Kick Off 1pm |
| Haringey
scored 10 minutes
from time, the scorer Wayne Grant secured
the win from close range. The Manor utilising a big
squad of players that would allow Manager Graham
Chester to finalise his team selection before
the start of the League Season.
Chester
speaking after the Game on Saturday said "
Our plans are very much still on track and I now have
a much better understanding of the talent available
to me come the start of the season. Eton Manor Football
Club have some exciting times ahead of them, all
will be revealed in the next coming few months.
The Manor's next
game is against Buckhurst Hill FC on
Thursday 2nd August Kick off at 6:30pm at Roding Lane,
Buckhurst Hill.

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Pre-Season Friendly |
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Buckhurst Hill 0 Eton Manor 3 |
| Thursday
2nd August 07 Kick Off 6:30pm |
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Manor proving
to strong for Essex side Buckhurst Hill
in a pre season friendly on Thursday night. Manor first
team Manager Graham Chester was pleased
with the performance overall and said " I'm more
content with the Team performance of my lads then the
result, I put out almost two different sides during
the 90 minutes and was pleased with what I saw. Good
to See a solid performance by midfielder Lee
Smith. I was also extremely impressed with
our new signing
Kunle Adeoye, scored two of our goals and fitted
in well up front. Also Ricardo Amado
found the net plus contributed to an all round good
team performance"
The Manor's next
game is against Epping FC on Tuesday
7th August, the venue is the Met Police Ground Chigwell,
kick off at 6:30pm.
A further Pre-Season game has been confirmed to take
place against Ilford FC on Thursday
9th August, kick off also at 6:30pm at Elmbridge Sports
Ground. Click
here for full Pre-Season round up.
Midfileder Lee Smith
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Pre-Season Friendly |
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Eton Manor 3 epping 0 |
| Tuesday
7th August 07 Kick Off 6:30pm |
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Adeoye The Manor's
new signing showed his silky smooth skills whilst bagging
an hatrick at the same time. Adeoye using his awesome
pace to break the deadlock early in the first period,
scored his second before the break and rounded an hatirck
mid way through the second period. Adeoye now scored
5 goals in two games, looks to have found a good understanding
with the Manor's other front man Anton Stephenson.
Despite the score-line
the Manor not having it all their own way & were
forced to defend by a lively and competent Epping Team.
Manor Manager
Graham Chester was pleased with his teams performance
and said " Again, our lads showed that
we are hard to contain, we are looking more and more
like a unit with each game we play, we have captured
some great signings this season and I am full of optimism
as we approach the start of the new Season"
The Manor's
last Pre-Season game is against Ilford FC
on Thursday 9th August 2007, kick off at 6:30pm at Elmbridge
Sports Ground.
Hatrick Man Kunle Adeoye
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Pre-Season Friendly |
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Eton Manor 3 epping 0 |
| Tuesday
7th August 07 Kick Off 6:30pm |
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Manor completed
their Pre-Season preparations with an outstanding performance
against Ryman League opposition Ilford FC. The Braves
winning the game by 7-0 with goals from Lee
Smith (1) Ricardo Amado (1) Anton Stephenson (1) Steve
Willis (1) and Manor goal sensation Kunle Adeoye (3).
Ilford fielding
a 2nd string team with only a few first team players
available for selection fought hard but were no match
for this rampant Manor side that seem to be improving
with every game.
Jubilant Manor
Manger Graham Chester was full of praise
for his Manor side said after the game "
What can I say about that result? Our lads were in total
control of the game throughout the 90 minutes. Good
to see Anton Stephenson back on the score sheet along
with Amado, Willis, Smithy and our new signing Kunle
Adeoye with another hatrick, that's now 8 goals in 3
games for the young striker. We now plan for our first
Competitive game at home against Stansted next Wednesday
evening in the Essex Senior League Cup.
Hatrick Man Kunle Adeoye 8
goals in 3 games!
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Essex Senior League Cup (Group D) |
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Eton Manor 5 Stansted 1 |
| Wednesday
15th August 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
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Manor took all
three points in this League Cup Group (D) encounter
against Stansted on Wednesday evening. The Manor had
to wait until the second period of the game to score.
Stansted took the Lead when Ricardo Lourd chipped the
Manor keeper in the 32nd minute to give the Airportmen
the lead.
The Manor's attempts
were thwarted in the first half by some outstanding
goalkeeping from the Stansted No 1.
It took a 50th Minute goal by the Manor's lively defender
Justin Cummings to then allow the floodgates
to open. Other Manor Scorers to find the net were
Kunle Adeoye, Jamie Wallace, Alinani Mounter
plus in form striker Anton Stephenson.
The final score 5-1 to the Braves.
The Manor's next
game is at home to Colney Health Football Club in the
FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round on Sunday 19th August.
Kick off at 3pm.
Manor's Charlie Tartan - Impressive Display
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FA Cup Extra Premliminary Round |
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Eton Manor 3 Colney Heath 1 |
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Sunday 19th August 07 Kick Of 3pm |
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Manor swept aside
a competent Colney Heath team at St.Chad's
on Sunday by 3-1. The Manor progressing through to the
Preliminary round of the FA Cup. The Manor have been
drawn away to Maldon Town on Saturday 1st September
Kick off at 3pm.
The Braves taking
the game to Colney Heath' looked in full control in
the opening few minutes of the game. The Manor score
first after 20 minutes, set-up by a delightful through
ball by Striker Anton Stephenson who
fed a pin point pass to the feet of the pacey front
man Kunle Adeyoe, with the keeper advancing
'Adeyoe intelligently found a spare yard and chips the
ball into the back of the net to give the Manor a well
deserved lead. Now in the 45th minute and the Manor
attack, once again Stephenson the provider squares across
goal into the path of Jamie Barry at
the back post, great first touch by Barry who then crushes
the ball into the goal, 2-0 to the Manor.
Second period
and Colney score from a set piece in the 47th minute,
looks to put the Manor on the back foot. Colney now
more composed as they push on the Manor Goal. It doesn't
take long for the Manor to regain their rhythm, 65th
minute and Lee Smith the provider,
sending a fabulous ball into the Path of Skipper Jamie
Wallace who smashes the ball home making the
final score 3-1 to the Braves.
The Manor's next
game is at home to Barkingside in the Essex Senior League
Cup Group stage on Wednesday 22nd August, kick off at
19:45.
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Essex Senior League Cup (Group D) |
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Eton Manor 2 Barkingside 1 |
| Wednesday
22nd August 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
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Manor making a
few Team changes to the line up that saw the Manor progress
into the next Round of the FA Cup last Sunday.
The Braves continue their winning streak to take all
3 points in this League Cup Group D match against Barkingside
by 2-1. The Manor dominating the first half took the
game to the visitors. Despite not being able to penetrate
the Barkingside defence, the Manor put on a fabulous
football display against a strong wind, the game remained
level at the break.
The Manor sustaining a few injuries on the night. defender
Chris Barratt replaced by Justin
Cummins & Kunle Adeoye limped
off to be replaced by Courtney McClean.
The Manor started brightly in the second period and
scored a minute into the restart from a well deserved
goal from just inside the box by Bradley Nelson.
The Manor's second from substitute Courtney McClean
from Close range in the 75th minute.
Barkingside tempers begin to fly which saw them down
to 9 men, however, they get a lucky break when the Manor
Keeper fluffs a clearance to the feet of Foley 'who
takes his chance well to bring the Side back into the
game. A spirited performance by the now 8 Barkingside
men still left on the pitch!
The Manor continue to rain down on the Sides goal, however,
fail to deliver the killer blow.
The final result
2-1 to the Manor which leaves them top of Group D with
6 points.
Man
Of the Match
Manor's Courtney McClean - His first goal for the Club
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Essex Senior League |
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Eton Manor 4 Concord Rangers 2 |
| Saturday
25th August 07 Kick Off 3pm |
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Manor keep their
winning streak going with a 4-2 win over Concord Rangers
on Saturday. The Braves gave their all and went in at
the break 2-1 up, goals from Man of the Match Steve
Willis and in form Striker Bradley
Nelson 'who slotted home from a set piece on
the edge of the Penalty box.
The Second half
The Manor playing some fabulous football, Concord simply
chasing shadows as the Manor men rained down on the
Concord goal. Anton Stephenson knocked
in the Manor's 3rd, followed shortly by the 4th this
time by Junior Konadu making the score
4-1 to the Manor.
Concord's Michael
Begg slotted his second goal of the game in
the 90th minute from a superb solo effort.
The Manor taking
much joy from bagging the 3 points but even better delight
from an awesome team performance, against a much rated
Concord side.
Man
Of the Match
MOM Steve Willis - Captains Performance
Match
Report
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Essex Senior League Cup Group D |
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Barking 3 Eton Manor 0 |
| Tuesday
28th August 07 Kick Off 19:45 |
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Manor remain top
of Group (D) in the Essex Senor League Cup, despite
going down to Barking by 3-0 on Tues Night.
Graham Chester
resting the majority of his first team ahead of the
FA Cup clash this Saturday away to Maldon Town and paid
the price by conceding 3 goals.
All the goals
scored in the second period of the game, Miller scoring
Baking's first in the 53rd minute. Then in the 65th
Minute Barking awarded a Penalty, the Match official
allowing Vaughan three attempts before finally beating
the Manor keeper to make the score 2-0! Barking then
finished off their hatrick of goals in 88th minute when
Omegehin scored from close range to seal the victory
for the Blues.
The Manor's next
game is away to Maldon Town on Saturday 1st Sept in
the Preliminary Round of the FA Cup, kick off at 19:45pm.
Barking take all 3 points.
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FA Cup Preliminary Round |
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Maldon Town 5 Eton Manor 0 |
| Saturday
1st September 07 Kick Off 3pm |
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Manor Crashed
out of the FA Cup by a convincing margin against Ryman
opposition "Maldon Town" The Braves were made
to work hard 'but held their own in the first period
of the game.
Anton Stephenson hitting the post and having
a good shout for a penalty declined, after he was brought
down in the box by Maldon's Keeper, Darren Gould.
The Manor were
down at the break 2-0 but looked more than capable of
nicking a goal. The second period and Maldon stepped
it up a gear, netting 3 more goals to finish worthy
winners to cruise into the next round by a credible
5-0 margin.
Anton Stephenson turns Maldon's Jack Absolon inside
out.
Match
Report
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Eton Manor 1 Southend Manor 0 |
| Wednesday
5th September 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
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Manor were made
to work hard for their 3 points on Wednesday night against
a resolute Southend Manor side. The first period saw
the Braves in control of the game. Kunle Adeoye
back from a two week break with an ankle injury scored
after 15 minutes thanks to a a great feed through into
the box by Ricardo Amado.
The Braves continued
to dominant, hitting the bar from a corner looked to
be cruising to vctory.The game remained 1-0 at the break,
largely thanks to some great Goal keeping from Southend
Manor's No1.
The second half
and the visitors looked in determined mood to level
the score, forcing the home side to have to dig in.
The official allowing 9 minutes of injury time 'meant
a nervous end to the game for Eton Manor, however, credit
to the Braves for fighting to the end to nick all 3
points against a much improved Southend Manor side.
The Manor's next
game is away to Stansted FC on Saturday 8th September
2007, Kick off at 15:00.
Man
Of the Match
Jamie Wallace, back to his best
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Stansted 3 Eton Manor 2 |
| Saturday
8th September 07 Kick Off 3pm |
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Manor conceded
a late goal in the 89th minute to lose 3-2 against Stansted
on Saturday.
Stansted's recent
new signing from Takely FC Greg Taylor
opened the scoring in the 38th minute of the game with
a delightful volley inside the box. The Manor equalised
a few minutes later from Neil Barratt
who nudged the ball into the net from close range.
Second half and
Barratt again in the 50th minute giving the Manor the
advantage 2-1, Stansted draw level from a looping header
by Ex Manor man Tony Barnes in the 60th Minute. The
final goal scored in the 89th minute, against the run
of play 'saw Taylor nick all 3 points after catching
the Manor on the counter attack.
The Manor's next
game is away to London APSA in the Essex Senior Cup
on Thursday 13th September 2007, Kick off at 19:45.
Man Of
the Match
MOM
: Neil Barratt - Scores both Manor Goals
Match
Report
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Fans Focus Essex Senior Cup |
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London APSA 0 Eton Manor 4 |
| Thursday
13th September 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
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Manor secure their
place in the second Round of the Essex Senior Cup' after
a robust performance against ESL rivals London APSA
on Thursday night. The Manor winning by a convincing
margin of 4-0. Manor frontman Anton Stephenson
scoring a hatick and Striker
Ismal Dembelie notching up his first goal for
the Club.
The Manor went
in at the break 1-0 up, Stephenson in the 32nd minute,
taking his opportunity well from close range.
The second period
and London APSA looked full of spirit as they battled
against a strong and vigorous Manor side. The Manor
had to wait until the 87th min when Substitute' Ismal
Dembelie, playing his first game for the Manor drilled
the ball into the net making it 2-0 to the Manor. Stephenson
then scoring two goals in five minutes making the final
score 4-0.
The Manor now
face Tiptree United in the second round after they beat
Romford 5-3 in a Penalty shootout on Tuesday night.
The Manor's next
game is away to London APSA in the Essex Senior League
on Saturday 15th September 2007, Kick off
at 3pm.
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Man Of
the Match
MOM : Anton Stephenson -Scored a hatick
Match
Report
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Essex Senior League |
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London APSA 0 Eton Manor 4 |
| Saturday
15th September 07 Kick Off 3pm |
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Manor win 4-0
twice in as many days 'against London APSA. Thursday
securing a place in the second round of the Essex Senior
Cup, then winning Saturday in the League by the same
margin!
The Manor start
the Match with only one change to Thursday's line up,
the talented Justin Cummins in place
of Ricardo Amado. The Manor start the
more lively of the two sides 'but couldn't open up APSA
until the 42nd minute of the Game when inform Striker
Anton Stephenson finds a yard of space
in the box to slide the ball home 'making the score
1-0 to the Manor at the break.
The Second half
and the Braves showing their determination in the hunt
for more goals, 53rd minute and Stephenson once again
showing his class as he forces his way into the box
and gets on the end of a deflected block by the keeper
and knocks the ball into the net 2-0 to the Manor.
Kunle
Adeoye showing his silky smooth skills in the
59th minute as he gets on the end of a fabulous through
ball by Neil Barratt, Adeoye making
it look easy as he loops the ball over the head of the
advancing London APSA Keeper Ricardo Braganza.
Adeoye getting
his second of the game in the 66th minute, from close
range making the final score 4-0 to the Manor.
The Manor's next
game is at Home to Saffron Walden Town in the FA Vase
on Saturday 22nd September 2007, Kick off at 3pm.
Double Trouble, Adeoye & Stehenson, net 2 each.
Match
Report
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The FA Vase Second Qualifying Round |
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Eton Manor 3 Saffron Walden Town 0 |
| Saturday
22nd September 07 Kick Off 3pm |
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Manor sails through
to the 1st Round Proper of the FA Vase, with a great
team performance against Saffron Walden Town on Saturday.
In form Striker
Anton Stephenson scoring a hatrick,
his first in the 25th minute after a great through ball
from Junior Konadu.
The Second half
'Walden came out with Guns blazing and hit the word
work, however, it was the Manor that looked the more
threatening as Stephenson netted his second in the 55th
minute and his third in the 70th minute after Skipper
Steve Willis flicked the ball to Stephenson's
feet from a set piece.
The First Team
Manager 'Graham Chester said after
the Game" We do not need to fear other sides as
long as we play up to this standard, I couldn't have
asked for anymore from my lads, the result was excellent
and the performance was superb"
The Manor's next
game is away to Burnham Ramblers in the League on Tuesday
25th September 2007, Kick off at the amended time of
8pm.
Man
Of the Match
MOM: Hatrick Man - Anton Stephenson
Match
Report
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Essex Senior League |
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Burnham Ramblers 2 Eton Manor 2 |
| Tuesday
25th September 07 Kick Off 8pm |
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Manor scoring
twice, but 'still, unable to contain a stubborn &
determined Burnham Ramblers side on Tuesday night. The
Manor taking the lead in the 40th minute, Kunle
Adeoye with a glancing header from a corner.
1-0 at the break, with the Manor playing some spirited
& attacking football.
The second half
and Burnham step it up and score in the 51st minute,
Chris Day with a well taken goal from just inside the
box. 6 minutes later Adeoye lobs the keeper to make
it 2-1 to the Manor.
Deep into injury
time and Jack Callow scores for Burnham from close range
to level the score, making it 2-2 on the night.
The Manor's next
game is at Home to Claption in the League on Satuday
29th September 2007, Kick off at 3pm.
Man
Of the Match
Left : Kunle Adeoye - Double strike for the Manor
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Essex Senior League |
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Eton Manor 2 Clapton 2 |
| Tuesday
29th September 07 Kick Off 3pm |
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Manor score in
the 88th minute to secure a point against a resilient
Clapton side on Saturday. The Manor without some key
players, looked to make hard work of this league encounter,
against a high-spirited & rejuvenated Tons Side.
Clapton scoring
in the 44th minute, when Chris Thomas converted a Penalty
'after the Manor's Justin Cummins was
adjudged to have handled the ball inside the box!
The second half
and the Manor get a well deserved equaliser, Kunle
Adeoye, in the 60th minute slotting home from
close range. Two minutes later, Ex Manor Man, Lewis
Jones putting Clapton back in front from a well taken
solo effort.
The clock ticking
down and in the 88th minute, Ricardo Amado is
blatantly obstructed on the edge of the box, in-form
Manor front man Anton Stephenson firing
the ball home from the free kick to give the Manor a
point.
The Manor's next
game is at Home to North Greenford United, in the First
Round Proper of the FA Vase, on Saturday 6th October
2007, Kick off at 3pm.
Man
Of the Match
Left
: Man of the Match - Junior Konadu - hard to contain
Match
Report
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The FA Vase First Round Proper |
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Eton Manor 4 North Greenford United 2 |
| Tuesday
6th Ocotber 07 Kick Off 3pm |
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Manor come from
behind to win 4-2 against North Greenford United in
the The First Round Proper of the FA Vase. In-form striker,
Anton Stephenson leading the charge to see
the Manor through to the second Round Proper.
The Braves having
a shaky start to the game, allow North Greenford to
take the lead. The Manor struggling to keep possession
are made to work hard to keep the score 1-0 at the break.
The second half
and with obvious words said by Manor's Manager Graham
Chester, the Manor hit Greenford within a few
minutes of the restart, Stephenson making no mistake
as he drills the ball in to the net.
The Manor now
looking more composed on the ball make it two, this
time Kunle Adeoye nods the ball over
the keeper to make it 2-1 to the Braves. Greenford hit
back almost immediately making the score 2-2. Stephenson
steps it up a gear as he powers through the Greenford
defence to score making it 3-2 to the Manor.
Greenford looking
dangerous on the attack come close to going level and
would have done 'had it not been for the Manor's No
1 Chamberlain Fankem, who goes down
low to pull off a vital save, Stephenson then finishing
off with his third and the Manor's forth, making the
final score 4-2 to the home side.
The Manor's next
game is at Home to Romford in the second Round of the
Essex Senior Cup on Wed 10th October 2007, Kick off
at 19:45.
Man
Of the Match
Left : Man of the Match - Anton Stephenson- nets a hatrick
Match
Report
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Fansfocus.com essex Senior Cup First Round Proper |
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Eton Manor 2 Romford 1 |
| Wednesday
10h Ocotber 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
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Manor score two
early goals against Romford in the First Round of the
FansFocus.com Essex Senior Cup on Wednesday night. The
Manor opened the scoring in the 2nd min when Bradley
Nelson back from a lengthy absence laid on
a fabulous through ball to Anton Stephenson
who calmly placed the ball into the net.
A few minutes
later 'Nelson again the provider, this time in-form
Manor front man Kunle Adeoye with a
well timed run 'puts the Manor two goals in front.
The Manor hit
on the counter as Romford score from inside the box
with a spectacular goal from 10 yards, not allowing
the Manor keeper Chamberlain Fankem
any chance.
Romford piled
on the pressure and looked dominate for most of the
second period, however the Manor showing true grit as
they soaked up Romford's attacks.
The Manor's next
game is away to Barkingside on Monday 15th October.
Kick off at 7:45pm.
Man
Of the Match
Left : MOM - Chamberlain Fankem - Manor Keeper
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League Cup Group D |
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Barkingside 0 Eton Manor 3 |
| Monday
15h Ocotber 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
| The
Manor stay top
of Group D with 9 points from a possible 12. Also The
Manor continue their run of 8 games without defeat with
a convincing 3-0 win against Barkingside on Monday night.
The first period
finished 0-0 with both teams having opportunities to
score. The second half and The Manor looked in more
determined mood as they swept down on to the Barkingside
goal. Kunle Adeoye latched on the end
of a fabulous through ball from Jamie Wallace
to Make the score 1-0. Adeoye
again in the 70th minute scored from close range to
put the Braves 2-0 up.
Manor Substitute
Anton Stephenson using his pace &
awareness to smash through the Barkingside defence in
the 79th minute to slot the ball home making the final
score line 3-0 to the Manor.
The Manor's next
game is away to Stansted in the League Cup Group D on
Tuesday 23rd October. Kick off at 7:45pm.
Man
Of the Match
Above
: MOM - Chris Barratt - Back to his best
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League Cup Group D |
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Stansted 3 Eton Manor 5 |
| Tuesday
23rd Ocotber 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
| Kunle
Adeoye scored
4 goals in the second period against Stansted on Tuesday
night to push the Manor back to top spot in the League
Cup, Group D. The Manor already qualified for the quarter
finals before Tuesday nights game went 2-0 down at the
break and left it all to do in the second half.
The Manor showing
real grit and determination as they fought back in the
second period of the game. Stansted were 2-0 up after
16 minutes with goals from Paul Seymour in the 5th minute
and Greg Taylor scored from close range in the 16th
minute.
The Manor clawed
back into the game when Adeoye netted in the 55th &
62nd minute to draw the Braves level, Paul Seymour then
putting Stansted back in front 3-2 in the 66th minute,
Adeoye hits his hatrick in the 70th minute making it
3-3, Junior Konadu makes it 4-3 to
the Manor with Adeoye getting his 4th and the Manor's
5th of the night to make the final score 5-3 to the
visiting Braves.
The final game
in the group stage is at home against Barking on Wednesday
14th November Kick off at 19:45.
Man
Of the Match
Above
: MOM - Kunle Adeoye - 4 goal hero
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Essex Senior League |
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Eton Manor 0 Enfield (1893) 2 |
| Saturday
27th Ocotber 07 Kick Off 3pm |
| The
Manor's nine game
unbeaten run came to an abrupt end on Saturday 'against
a well orgainsed Enfield outfit. The Manor largely dominating
the first period of the game failed to deliver the killer
blow.
Second half and
Enfield upping the tempo, Sherwin Stanley nodding home
from close range in the 49th Minute putting the Manor
on the back foot.
The game was
killed off in the 85th minute when Enfield substitute
Neil Hughes had the easy task of a simple tap-in to
make the final score 2-0 to the visitors.
Two new debuts
for the Braves, Ex Enfield Town Goalkeeper Andy
Hall and Ex Stansted midfield battler Bradley
Walsh, both contributing positively.
Man
Of the Match
"Man
of the Match" : Courtney Mclean - Calm under Pressure.
Match
Report
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Gordon Brasted Trophy |
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Eton Manor 2 Stansted 1 |
| Wednesday
31st Ocotber 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
| The
Manor faced a
determined Stansted side in this Halloween night clash
in the GBMT first Round Cup tie at Tilbury.
The Braves missing
a few key players on the night showed their strength
in depth by forcing a result, which sees Eton Manor
in the hat for the Quarter final of the Gordon Brasted
Memorial Trophy.
The first period
saw Jamie Wallace with a overhead kick
from close range put the Manor in Front. Wallace, playing
a front role replacing in-form striker Kunle Adeoye
who was ruled out with a knee injury, work tirelessly
for 90 minutes. alongside the creative Anton
Stephenson.
The second Period
and the Manor make it 2-0 when Man of the Match Liam
Mulcare went on a mazy run, creating a chance
for Chris Barratt who powered the ball
home from 15 yards out.
Stansted fought
back and grabbed a consolation goal a few minutes from
time, Manor keeper Any Hall penalised
for a challenge in the box, the Match official not hesitating
and gave Stansted a Penalty, which was competently converted
leaving the final score 2-1 to the Manor.
The Manor's next
game is Away to Wivenhoe Town in the 3rd Round of the
FansFocus.com Essex Senior Cup on Wednesday 7th November
KO at 7:45pm.
Man
Of the Match
"Man
of the Match" : Liam Mulcare - Skillful display.
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Fansfocus.com Essex Senior Cup - 3rd Round |
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Wivenhoe Town 0 Eton Manor 3 |
| Wednesday
7th November 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
| The
Manor headed up
the A12 towards Colchester on Wednesday evening to Play
Ryman League opposition Wivenhoe Town in the 3rd Round
of the FansFocus.com Essex Senior Cup.
The Manor Men
needing very little encouragement 'were clearly up for
the challenge of getting through to the 4th round of
the Essex Senior Cup for the first time in their long
and illustrious history.
The Manor coming
close with 3 clear-cut chances in the opening 20 minutes
however, finally managed to break the deadlock when
Bradley Walsh swerved the ball in off
the post from a Corner kick, giving the Manor a much
deserved 1-0 lead after 29 minutes.
1-0 at the break
and it was the Braves that came out of the blocks in
the second period the more determined to further their
lead. Wivenhoe desperate to take the game to the Manor
but found the visitors defence impenetrable, with Skipper
Steve Willis not giving any quarter
as he held together his backline. The Manor found the
net again in the 60th minute when Man of the Match Chris
Barratt crossed a superb ball in the box and
onto the head of Bradley Nelson nodding
home from close range.
The Manor round
off the evening in the 81st minute when Anton
Stephenson made it 3-0 on the night from the
penalty spot. The Manor cruise through to the 4th Round
and have been drawn at Home to Ryman Premier Division
East Thurrock United.
The evening saw
Skipper Steve Wallis presented with the Man of the 2nd
Round award, presented with his trophy by the Esssex
FA County officials.
The Manor's next
game is Home to Beaumont in the League on Saturday10th
November KO at 3pm.
Man
Of the Match
"Man
of the Match" : Chris Barratt - Brick wall in defence.
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Essex Senior League |
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Eton Manor 6 Beaumont Athletic 0 |
| Saturday
10th November 07 Kick Off 3pm |
| 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.
Man
Of the Match
"Man
of the Match" : Bradley Nelson - Impressive hatrick
Match
Report
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Essex Senior League |
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Eton Manor 1 Barking 0 (Game played
at Barking) |
| Tuesday
13th November 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
| The
Manor secured
pole position in Group D of the League Cup by beating
Barking 1-0 in the last Group game of the competition
on Tuesday night. The Braves now face Burnham Ramblers
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 FA Vase 2nd Round Proper |
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Needham Market 4 Eton Manor 1 |
| Saturday
17th November 07 Kick Off7:45pm |
| 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.
Manor's Jason Fox alongside
Needhams Daniel Thrower
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The Gorden Brasted Memorial Trophy 2nd Round |
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Mauritius Sports & Pennant 1 Eton Manor 7 |
| Tuesday
27th November 07 Kick Off 3pm |
| 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 the 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, 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.
Kunle Adeoye - Another Fine Hatrick
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Essex Senior League |
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Basildon United 0 Eton Manor 3 |
| Saturday
1st December 07 Kick Off 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
Neil Barratt -Man of the Match - Colossus in defence
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FansFocus.Com Essex Senior Cup 4th Round |
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Eton Manor 3 East Thurrock United 0 |
| Wednesday
5th December 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
| 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
and the Manor score after some great work by Liam
Mulcare down the right, the ball driven in
low, Manor front man Kunle Adeoye slides
the ball to the hardworking striker 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 first Leg of the League Cup on
Saturday 8th December KO at 3pm.
Liam Mulcare -Man of the Match -2 goal hero.
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League Cup Quarter Final (First Leg) |
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Eton Manor 1 Burnham Ramblers 2 |
| Saturday
8th December 07 Kick Off 3pm |
| 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.
Steve Willis - Man of the Match .
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Essex Senior League |
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Barkingside 3 Eton Manor 1 |
| Saturday
15th December 07 Kick Off 3pm |
| 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.
Anton Stephenson - Valiant Effort.
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Essex Senior League |
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Eton Manor 1 Stansted 2 |
| Wednesday
19th December 07 Kick Off 7:45pm |
| 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.
Bradley Brotherton - Joins the Manor.
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Essex Senior League |
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Mauritius Sports 2 Eton Manor 3 |
| Wednesday
26th December 07 Kick Off 12noon |
| 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.
All
Smiles - Anton Stephenson & Kunle Adeoye.
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Essex Senior League |
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Eton Manor 6 Sawbridgeworth Town 1 |
| Saturday
29th December 07 Kick Off 3pm |
| The
Manor came from
behind to win by a comfortable margin on Saturday agains |