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2007-2008 Manor Award Winners
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Saturday 21st June 2008 |

Above: Graham Chester
- Receives a Special Award presented by Reg Curtis
& Alex Lee
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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.
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Chester Makes way for Billy
Cove
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Saturday 14th June 2008 |

Above: Graham Chester
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says Farewell to the Manor
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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.
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League Cup - Final |
Eton Manor 3 Concord Rangers 2
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Monday 5th May 2008 |

Above : "Eton
Manor"
2008 League Cup Winners
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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
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League Cup - Final |
Eton Manor Vs Concord Rangers
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Monday 5th May 2008 |

Above : Graham
Chester -
"All our Players are fit for
the final".
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
Eton Manor 3 Burnham Ramblers 2
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Saturday 26th April 2008 |

Above : Anton Stephenson
with 40 competitive goals this Season
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
Concord Rangers 3 Eton Manor 1
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Tuesday 22nd April 2008 |

Above : Manley
Brown
against Concord on
Tuesday night
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
Concord Rangers 3 Eton Manor 1
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Tuesday 22nd April 2008 |

Above : Manley
Brown
against Concord on
Tuesday night
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
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Saturday 19th April 2008 |

Above : All smiles
'as Manor's Anton Stephenson nets his 51st goal for
the Club.
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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
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Essex Senior League |
Eton Manor 3 Bowers & Pitsea 2
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Tuesday 15th April 2008 |

Above : Steve Reading
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Match Winner
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
Eton Manor 2 Hullbridge Sports 0
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Saturday 12th April 2008 |

Above : Bradley
Nelson - scored twice to bring his
goal tally to 14 this season
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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
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Essex Senior League |
Enfield 1893 2 Eton Manor 2
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Thursday 10th April 2008 |

Above : Man of
the Match -
Danny Dobson
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
Beaumont Athletic 3 Eton Manor 1
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Monday 7th April 2008 |

Above : Liam Allen
scored the Manor's late
consolation goal.
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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.
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League Cup - Semi Final 2nd Leg |
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Tuesday 1st April 2008 |

Above : Jamie Wallace
scores twice to secure a
place in the final
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
Sawbridgeworth Town 0 Eton Manor 2
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Saturday 8th March 2008 |

Above : Anton Stephenson
- scores his 32nd goal of
the Season on Saturday
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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
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Essex Senior League |
Eton Manor 3 Mauritius Sports & Pennant 1
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Monday 24th March 2008 |

Above : Courtney
Mclean -
in action on Monday
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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
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Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy - Final |
Concord Rangers 3 Eton Manor 2
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Saturday 22nd March 2008 |

Above : Concord
Rangers celebrate their Cup victory
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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
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Cup Final - Messages of Support
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Thursday 20th March 2008 |

Above : Paul Tandy
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Positive messages
of support
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
Eton Manor 1 Barkingside 2
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Saturday 15th March 2008 |

Above : Andy Hall
Punches clear against Barkingside on Saturday
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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
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Essex Senior League |
Sawbridgeworth Town 0 Eton Manor 2
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Saturday 8th March 2008 |

Above : Anton Stephenson
- scores his 32nd goal of
the Season on Saturday
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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
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Essex Senior League |
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Tuesday 4th March 2008 |

Above : Steve Willis
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Scored two Goals
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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.
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Essex Senior League - Semi Final - 1st Leg |
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Saturday 1st March 2008 |

Above : Neil Barratt
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Match Winner
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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
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Wednesday 27th February 2008 |

Above :- Jamie
Wallace - Health Scare
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
Southend Manor 0 Eton Manor 3
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Saturday 23rd February 2008 |

Above :- Chris
Barratt - against Southend on Saturday
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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
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Steve Reading Returns to the Manor
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Friday 22nd February 2008 |

Above :- Steve
Reading - "Pleased to be back"
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
Eton Manor 4 Basildon United 0
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Tuesday 19th February 2008 |

Above :- Bradley
Nelson
- Hatrickman
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
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Saturday 16th February 2008 |

Above :- Jason
Fox
against Romford
on Saturday
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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
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Essex Senior League |
Bowers & Pitsea 0 Eton Manor 1
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Wednesday 13th February 2008 |

Above :- Match
Winner - Bradley Nelson Scored in
the 87th minute
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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.
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Essex Senior League |
Hullbridge Sports 3 Eton Manor 3
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Saturday 9th February 2008 |

Above : Anton Stephenson
extends his Seasons goal
tally to 29 goals.
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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
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Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy - Semi Final |
Eton Manor 2 Southend Manor 0
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Saturday 2nd February 2008 |

Above : Steve Willis
will lead his side out in the Final against Concord
Rangers
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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
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Essex Senior League |
Eton Manor 1 London APSA 0
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Saturday 26th January 2008 |

Above : Israel
Toko
Scored the only Goal of the Game
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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
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Friday 18th January 2008 |

Above : Graham
Chester - Vision for the Manor
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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
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