The Manor held it's 2007-2008 awards on Saturday 21st June at a private location in Essex. All the players, Club Officials and their families celebrated the end of a successful season, which saw the Braves finish in a top four position of the Essex Senior League, Cup finalists in the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy and Winners of the League Cup.

Special Award Winners were "Golden Boot Award: Anton Stephenson - with 42 Competitive league and Cup goals. Also Players Player of the Year went to defender Courtney Mclean, and Player of the Year went to midfielder Neil Barratt.

Other Special Awards went to Club Officials, Chairman Reg Curtis and Club General Manager Alex Lee for their contribution, both receiving engraved decanters. Also Team Management duo Graham Chester and Tony Leary both presented with a framed personalised tribute photograph.

A Special thank you to Graham and Paula Chester who supplied the back drop, food, drink and entertainment for the day.

Click Here to view Photographs of the event or contact Paul Tandy if you wish copies to forwarded via email.

Billy Cove has been named as the replacement for Graham Chester who departs The Manor to take over first team affairs at Tilbury FC. Chester leaves the Manor after a successful 2007/2008 Season said "I have really enjoyed my spell at the Manor, I would like to thank Reg Curtis Club Chairman for his help and support whilst I was in charge, also a special thank you to Alex Lee Club General Manager and Paul Tandy Club Media Manager who have both given me thier total backing throughout my spell at the Club.

I leave the Manor in great shape as did my predecessor Kirk Whitelock when he handed me the reigns back in 2007. I will say my proper farewells at the Manor Awards on Saturday 21st June.

I wish the Manor and Billy Cove well for the future and look forward to seeing them progress into the Ryman League.

Club Chairman Reg Curtis Said "I can not hide my disappointment to see Chester go, he has been a superb Manager and I will always be grateful for the success he has brought to the Club, however, I understand he needs a new challenge and needs to move on, therefore I am delighted to confirm the new appointment of Billy Cove as first team Manager, Billy has been a successful player at Senior Club level, playing for Walthamstow Pennant, Enfield Town and Bishop Stortford. Billy played for the Manor back in 2004, proir to that played for the Manor as a 16 year old and has been a friend of the Club for many years.

Pre-season training starts this coming Saturday 21st June at Hainault Recreation Ground at 11am.

The Manor Awards night is scheduled to take place on Sat 21st June at a Private location. Please contact Paul Tandy who will supply address and directions to the venue.

The Manor needed a big performance against Concord Rangers on Bank Holiday Monday in the League Cup Final in front of 519 spectators.

The Braves were two up after 20 minutes, Anton Stephenson finding the net in the 18th minute, Neil Barratt the Supplier. Two minutes later Lee Smith nods home from a set piece making the score 2-0.

Concord hit back in the 27th minute, Danny Heale scores from close range. Concord equalise in the 30th minute, a through ball down the centre to Shane Oakley who does well to shoot passed Andy Hall to level the score 2-2.

38 minutes on the clock and Manley Brown picks out Stephenson down the right 'as he cuts into the box with defenders in toe and lashers the ball into the net making it 3-2 at the break.

Second Period and the Manor tighten up at the back, chances go begging for both sides, however the Manor shut up shop and win by 3-2.

The Manor Win their first Senior Trophy in 70 years, Man of the Match and Eton Manor Skipper Steve Willis plus Manor Chairman Reg Curtis lift the Cup together in Celebration.

Match Report

The Manor face Concord Rangers in the League Cup Final on Bank Holiday Monday, in what is the last game of the 2007-2008 Season.

Concord crowned Champions of the 2007-2008 Essex Senior League and current holders of the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy will have their sights set on the treble, however, a full strength Manor side that welcomes back prolific scorer and front man Kunle Adeoye.

The Manor have prepared well for this fixture said Manager Graham Chester " The lads have work hard in training, everyone is fit for the final on Monday and as expected our players are highly charged and motivated for this game!"

The game kicks off at 3pm on Monday 5th May at Bowers & Pitsea Ground.

The Manor complete their League season with a home win against Burnham Ramblers on Saturday. The Manor creating many chances 'but managed to convert three in the first period of the game.

Jamie Wallace opened the scoring in the 14th minute to put the Manor in front, 6 minutes later Anton Stephenson finds the net to make it 2-0. Stephenson scores his second and the Manor's third a few minute before the break to give the Braves a 3-0 lead at half time.

Second period and Burnham close the gap when O'sullivan scores to make it 3-1. Burnham score from the penalty spot in the 58th minute, Day making no errors as he drills the ball in the net to make it 3-2.

A nervous remaining 20 minutes which sees the Manor tighten their defence to take all 3 points and hand them 4th spot in the Essex Senior League, just piping Romford by 1 point.

The ESL title Championship goes to Concord Rangers who managed to clinch the title on the last day of the league season by beating Barkingside 1-0.

The Manor's next game is the League Cup Final against Concord Rangers on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May, kick off at 3pm, the venue is at Bowers & Pitsea.

Concord Rangers move a step closer to the title with a 3-1 win against the Manor on Tuesday night with a supercilious performance. Concord opened the scoring in the 14th minute, with a auspicious long range effort finding the net through a packed defence.

Concord extend their lead in the 24th minute, a long range free kick into the Manor box takes a palpable defection off a Concord hand, so unconcealed was the hand ball the Manor Keeper Andy Hall makes no attempt to make the save expecting a free kick, however, the match official Mr Pope signals for a goal!

Man Management goes AWOL by Mr Pope as the Manor reduced to 10 men 30 minutes into the game, Ray Coker given a straight Red card after an over reaction when complaining of a elbow in the side of his face. Coker wins the free kick 'but is given his matching orders!

The second half and the Manor pull one back, Bradley Nelson nods home from a Manley Brown Free kick. Concord extend their lead beating the offside trap to slot home past the Manor keeper.

The game finishing 3-1, attempts from both sides to score in the last remaining minutes. Concord need to beat Barkingside on Saturday to take the Essex Senior League title.

The Manor's last game of the League Season is at Home to Burnham Ramblers on Saturday 26th April, kick off at 3pm.

Concord Rangers move a step closer to the title with a 3-1 win against the Manor on Tuesday night with a supercilious performance. Concord opened the scoring in the 14th minute, with a auspicious long range effort finding the net through a packed defence.

Concord extend their lead in the 24th minute, a long range free kick into the Manor box takes a palpable defection off a Concord hand, so unconcealed was the hand ball the Manor Keeper Andy Hall makes no attempt to make the save expecting a free kick, however, the match official Mr Pope signals for a goal!

Man Management goes AWOL by Mr Pope as the Manor reduced to 10 men 30 minutes into the game, Ray Coker given a straight Red card after an over reaction when complaining of a elbow in the side of his face. Coker wins the free kick 'but is given his matching orders!

The second half and the Manor pull one back, Bradley Nelson nods home from a Manley Brown Free kick. Concord extend their lead beating the offside trap to slot home past the Manor keeper.

The game finishing 3-1, attempts from both sides to score in the last remaining minutes. Concord need to beat Barkingside on Saturday to take the Essex Senior League title.

The Manor's last game of the League Season is at Home to Burnham Ramblers on Saturday 26th April, kick off at 3pm.

The Manor secure 4th spot in the league after a convincing display against Barking on Saturday. Manor's front-man Anton Stephenson back from a lengthy suspension netted a hatrick to give the Braves all three points.

Stephenson showing his prowess in front of goal scored his first in the 36th minute after rounding the Barking keeper to take the lead 1-0. Stephenson once more sets off towards goal from a fabulous direct ball from Clinton Hodge, Stephenson does well to shake off two defenders to launch the ball over the head of the advancing keeper to make it 2-0 at the break.

Second period of the game and the Manor come close on more then a few occasions finally seal the win when Stephenson once again not content with his two goals scored his third in the 64th minute 'as he rounds the keeper and with a defender still on the line plants the ball in the net making it 3-0.

Barking get a late consolation goal in the last 10 minutes of the game making the final score 3-1 to the Braves.

Special congratulations to Stephenson 'as he now passes the half century mark for goals for the Manor and after today's tally takes him to 51 goals in total.

The Manor's next game is away to Concord Rangers on Tuesday 22nd April in the League , kick off at 7:45pm.

Match Report

The Manor show tremendous spirit to fight back from a two goal deficit to take all 3 points against Bowers & Pitsea on Tuesday night. The Manor scoring all three goals in the second half all from Corners supplied by Clint Hodge.

Bowers opened the scoring in the 7th minute when Scott Pethers broke through to slot past the outstretched hands of Manor's keeper Andy Hall. Bowers second goal scored in the 55th minute after the visitors striker Jamie Clark latched onto a wayward back pass to curl the ball into the net to make it 2-0.

The Braves lifted their game and surged on the Bowers goal, got their first in the 66th minute, Neil Barratt nods home from close range. Manor's second was met by the head of Jamie Wallace who leveled the score 2-2.

The game now in the Manor's control and in the 84th minute, a great delivery from Hodge onto the head of Steve Reading who blasts the ball into the net making the final score 3-2 to the Manor.

The Manor's next game is away to Barking on Saturday 19th April in the League , kick off at 3pm.

The Manor scored twice in the second half to secure all three points against a young and enthusiastic Hullbridge side. The Manor riddled with injuries still looked solid in defence.

The Braves despite playing 4 games in the last 9 days looked hungry for a result and battled hard in the first period without causing Hullbridge to much concern.

The Second period and the Manor piled on the pressure and got their reward in the 70th minute, Danny Dobson with a delightful pass onto the chest of Manor striker Bradley Nelson, whose first touch was class 'as he smashed the ball into the net to make it 1-0 to the Manor.

84th minute and Jordan Childs with a accurate pass across goal into the path of Bradley Nelson who crushed the ball home from close range to make the final score 2-0 to the Manor.

The Manor's next game is at Home to Bowers & Pitsea on Tuesday 15th April in the League , kick off at 7:45pm.

Match Report

The Manor gave a spirited response against Enfield on Thursday night after the disappointment of Monday's performance against Beaumont Athletic. The Braves playing flowing football in the first period opened the scoring in the 8th minute, Jamie Wallace timing his run to perfection 'as he battled his way into the Enfield box to loop the ball into the net, making it 1-0 to the Manor.

The second period and the Manor using the flanks to stretch the home side scored their second of the night in the 50th minute when Bradley Nelson curls the ball into the bottom corner of the net, giving the Manor a two goal lead.

Enfield hit back in the 75th minute when Sherwin Stanley stabs the ball home from close range. Enfield continue to press the Manor and got an equaliser in the 81st minute, Kevin Cooper levels the game to make it 2-2.

Enfield pinning the Manor back in their own half for a last nervy 10 minutes, however, the Manor holding on to take a hard earned point from the game

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

The Manor were given a lesson in football on Monday night by a very different Beaumont side that faced the Manor back in November, when the Manor ran out comfortable 6-0 winners.

Beaumont opened the scoring in the first half after Andy Hall made a spectacular save to push the ball on to the post, however, the ball fell kindly for Beaumont to slot home making it 1-0 after 32 minutes. The home side playing some delightful football and looked worthy of their lead.

The second period and the Manor struggling to keep pace with a vibrant Beaumont side who fought for every ball and left the Manor chasing shadows for most of the evening. Some good passing from Beaumont resulted in their second goal slotted home from close range and their 3rd scored in the 75th minute.

The Manor scored a late consolation goal in the 85th minute, Liam Allen chipped the Beaumont keeper who was a spectator for most of the game to make the final score 3-1 to Beaumont.

The Manor's next game is away to Enfield 1893 Thursday evening 10th April in the League , kick off at 7:45pm.

The Manor secure their place in the Final of the League Cup by beating Barking 2-1 on Tuesday night and 3-1 on aggregate. The Manor will now face Concord Rangers in the final to be played at Bowers & Pitsea FC on Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2008.

The Manor playing some flowing football pinned Barking in their own half for long periods of the game. Jamie Wallace opened the scoring in the 25th Minute, a solo run on goal saw the versatile Manor player place the ball into the net from just inside the box.

Into the second period and Wallace scores once more as he latches onto a pass across goal from Neil Barratt, to score from close range.

Barking convert a penalty in the 85th minute Chris Taylor converts from the spot making the final score 2-1 to the Braves.

The Manor's next game is away to Beaumont Athletic on Monday evening 7th April in the League , kick off at 7:45pm.

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

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

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

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

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

Match Report

Eton Manor got their season back on track with a convincing 3-1 win over ESL rivals Mauritius Sports & Pennant on Bank holiday Monday. The Manor with a few changes to the starting line up that faced Concord in the GBMT Final on Saturday took control of the game in the second period to take all 3 points.

Mauritius struck first in the 18th minute, Roy Jones taking his goal well from close range. The Manor leveled the score 2 minutes later when Ricky Husseyn put through Clint Hodge to score.

In the second period and a double strike from Anton Stephenson saw off the visitors and places the Manor back into 4th spot in the League with 52 points.

The Manor's next game is at home on Tuesday evening 1st April against Barking in the Semi Final Second, leg of the League Cup, kick off at 7:45pm.

Match Report

Eton Manor's Cup dreams were shattered by a two goal strike by Concord's Danny Heale and a back post winner by Tommy Lee in the second period of the game.

The Manor taking the game to Concord in the first half, hitting the woodwork twice before Liam Allen put the Braves in front in the 43rd minute of the game with a 25 yard screamer.

The second half and Concord came out fighting, Concords Tommy Lee wins a penalty and Heale steps up to convert from the spot.

Heale then scores from close range to put his side in front after some good work down the left flank by Michael Begg.

Tommy Lee scores at the back post putting Concord 3-1 up after 64 minutes.

Anton Stephenson pulls one back for the Manor from inside the six yard box making the score 3-2 leaving the remaining 15 minutes of the game a tense nail-biter.

The Manor's next game is in the League against Mauritius & Pennant at Home on Monday 24th March Kick of at 3pm.

Match Report

Eton Manor's Media spokesperson Paul Tandy confirmed he has received many messages of support prior to the pending Cup Final this Saturday against Concord Rangers. Tandy Said "It’s been heart-warming to receive so many emails and phone messages from old Manor club members from all around the world 'wishing the players and Management well for this Saturdays Cup Final. We have received good-will messages from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and many places more closer to home. It’s great to witness the whole Manor family coming together at this time to voice their support on what is currently very exciting times for Eton Manor Football Club.

I would personally like to thank everyone who has taken the time to send in their messages of support to the lads for the remainder of the season."

The Manor's next game is in the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy Final against Concord Rangers at Burnham-on-Crouch on Saturday 22nd March Kick of at 3pm.

The Manor lost to a hard working and determined Barkingside team on Saturday by 2-1. The Braves needed to win to continue to press the teams at the top of the league.

Barkingside scored first, the ball driven to the back post where the Barkingside head of Dominic Harkins was waiting, the ball brushed off the post before nestling in the net, 1-0 to the visitors.

Second half and the Manor struggling to keep possession 'get hit on the counter, Barkingside corner the ball cleared only as far as Barkingside's Matt Frew on the edge of the box, with his back to goal sends in an over-head kick into the net, making it 2-0 to Barkingside.

In the 90th Minute Manor push forward, Fabian Brown does well to get into the box and blast the ball into the net, final score 2-1 to Barkingside.

The Manor's next game is in the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy Final against Concord Rangers at Burnham on Crouch on Saturday 22nd March Kick of at 3pm.

Match Report

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

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

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

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

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

Match Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Match Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Match Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

March Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Match Report

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

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

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

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

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


Match Report

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

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

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

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

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

Match Report

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

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

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

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

Graham Chester First Team Manager commented after the mid-week Cup draw, "We have worked tremendously hard this season to consolidate our current position, all the players and staff understand my vision