The Manor under new manager Kevin Durrant took a while to settle against a direct Romford side, the Braves overcoming a shaky start to give a solid and determined performance.

The Manor went behind in the 6 minute when Manzi Mbala capitalised when the Manor keeper fumbled a tame cross to score from close range.

Ricardo Amado equalised from the spot to level the score, shortly after Romford's Ben Turner restored Romfords lead from a set piece in the 38th minute.

The second period saw an even affair. The Manor's Man of the Match Danny Dobson coming close in the final stages, but it was Romford who secure all three points.

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The Manor's next game is Away to Mauritius sports at Wadham Lodge on Saturday 13th August, kick off at 3pm.

The Manor have appointed a new first to Manager to replace Billy Cove who resigned last Saturday. Reg Curtis Manor Chairman said " I am delighted to be able to secure Kevin Durrant as first team Manager, especially someone with Kevin's experience of Ryman League football. Kevin has many contacts and knowledge of talented players. Kevin will work with the existing Manor coaching and management team"

Durrant comes with a vast array of experience in non-League Football, more recently had spells at Waltham Forest and Ilford FC.

Durrant's first game in charge is away to Romford on Saturday 6th September, K/O at 3pm.

The Manor gladly took all three points in the League Cup Group D fixture away to Mauritius Sports on Wed night. The Manor without their Manager Billy Cove who resigned last Saturday.

The Braves took the lead from a good build up, Jamil Sylla finishing the move from just inside the Mauritius box.

Second half and the home side pulled one back from a set-piece. The Manor finish the game off late in the second period of the game, a corner swung in by Fabio Jesus to Josh Coulson on his debut, who fired into the roof of the net to give the Manor a 2-1 win.

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The Manor's next game is away Romford on Saturday 6th September, K/O at 3pm.

Billy Cove has decided to quit as the Manager of Eton Manor. Cove was appointed as Manager in June 08 after taking over from Graham Chester, Cove spoke of his sadness having to leave the Club that he played for as a Teenager. Cove's last game in charge was against Barking on Saturday, which saw the Manor lose by a slim 1-0 margin. Cove spoke after the game, he said" It is with sincere regret that my last game in charge of the Manor is today, this is mainly due to work commitments, I therefore resign from the Club that I have loved and played for since I was 10 years of age.

When I was first approached by the Chairman I was honored to take up the role. However, due to issues beyond my control I feel it would not be right to try and continue if I am not able to commit 100% of my time and focus.

I would like to thank Reg Curtis and Alex Lee for the opportunity and wish Eton Manor Football Club every success for the future"

Eton Manor senior Club officials are currently reviewing applications from interested parties. A full statement will follow once an appointment has been made.

The Manor sharing the points against Sawbo on Wedneday night. The Manor took the lead in the 28th minute after some good work by Manley Brown, Jimal Sylla finishing from long range to put the Braves in front. Sawbo drew level in the 75th minute from a set piece.

Manor Manager Billy Cove said after the game "We are a great team for the neutral to watch, but goals win games not possession, and I am finding it very frustrating that we are not killing teams off early. I will be keeping my eye out for an out an out old fashioned centre forward who knows how to put the ball into the back of the net, as that is all I feel we are lacking at the moment.

A special mention must go to Joe Ellul 'who I thought was outstanding throughout the match and has got a massive future ahead of him"

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The Manor's next game is Away to Barking on Saturday 30th August, kick off at 3pm.

The Manor kicked off their League season with a win at Takeley on Saturday. The Manor looked strong despite going a goal behind in the opening 5 minutes, Takeley's Alex Martin slotted home from close range to give the home side the lead.

Billy Cove, Manor Manager 'having the luxury of a full squad to choose from gave the captaincy armband to Manley Brown, who gave an inspirational performance.

The Manor equalise in the 42nd minute, Liam Mulcare scoring from 30 yards to level the score. Just before the break Manor's inform striker, Bradley Nelson drives the ball into the net to give the Manor a 2-1 lead at Half Time.

The second period and the Manor putting the home-side on the back foot and had a pleferia of chances go begging.

55 minutes on the clock, and midfielder Junior Konadu, who was in blistering form scores to make it 3-1 to the Braves.

Nelson smashes the woodwork and Takeley look under extreme pressure.

Takeley make an inspired substitution and on Comes young Sam Coleman who seemed to inject new life in the Takeley attack. Takeley claw one back when when Coleman's shot looked goal-bound, but is hooked in by James Amott to bring the scoreline to 3-2.

The Manor under pressure in injury time concede a free kick on the edge of the box, Manor relief as the ball sores just over the Bar.

Good win for the Manor against Essex Senior League new boys Takeley.

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The Manor's next game is at Home to Sawbridgeworth Town on Wednesday 27th August, kick off at 07:45pm

The Manor traveled to Sawbridgeworth Town on Tuesday in the League Cup group stages. Despite having most of the possession, the Manor were unable to contain a physically strong Sawbridgeworth side. Manor's first team Manager Billy Cove said after the game "I Decided to go with a 3 5 2 formation tonight after the shambles on Sunday and was very impressed with the performance even though we came off 2-1 losers"

Bradley Nelson scored from a set piece but wasn't enough to secure the points for the Manor.

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The Manor will exited the FA Cup on Sunday against Kingsbury London Tigers. Manor Boss Billy Cove said after the Game "Well, we kicked off our season with an away tie to Kingsbury London Tigers in the FA cup. You would have thought it was the final with the way that the home side were treating it. only wished my players had treated it the same way. We dominated the early exchanges but was restricted to long range efforts from Junior and Liam Allen, our only shot on target coming in the 89th minute from substitute Aliarni. The game was lost in the 50th minute, we conceded a freekick just inside our own half and with everyone napping they played a quick ball down the right side of the penalty area, the winger drove an early cross into the box and it was scrambled in at the far post. we got exactly what we deserved from the game which was NOTHING"

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The Manor will be ground sharing with Waltham Abbey this coming season. The decision to swap from Tilbury to Capershotts was not taken lightly said Club Chairman Reg Curtis, "I felt we needed a fresh change, with a new Management team now in place, the Manor board and I felt is was time for a change. We have a great rapport with the good people of Waltham Abbey so it felt natural for us to pursue this to the current conclusion. I would like to thank Robin Nash, Tilbury Chairman for his kind hospitality over recent years and wish him and Tilbury FC all the very best for the coming Season"

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The Manor are looking for a good standard goalkeeper. Trials are being held each Saturday at 11am at the Hainault Recreation Ground, Forest Road.

Assistant Manager Nigel Nelson said " A good goalkeeper at any level of football is important, we want to be serious contenders this coming season and without a quality shot-stopper this may prove to be difficult 'so we are casting our nets out in the hope that we can bring on board some local talent"

If you feel you have the ability to play at Senior level then please contact Assistant Manager Nigel Nelson on 07956 897529.

All trials will be fully assessed on their ability and level of fitness.

Billy Cove named his new assistant Manager as Ex Manor first team Coach Nigel Nelson, Cove said" I have decided to promote Nigel Nelson to assistant Manager. I will name my first team coach in due course.

Nelson was instrumental last season in bringing new blood to the Club, Cove will be looking to Nelson to continue bringing fresh talent to the Club as the Manor prepare for the new Season.

Pre Season training commenced last Saturday and Cove confirmed a good turn out, he said " We had 27 players turn up for trial last Saturday of which we chose 19 to stay on. Out of the 19 I believe at least 8 could walk into most blue square sides 'so I am full of optimism for the coming season. Graham Chester worked wonders last year and I hope I can match if not better the success he had, I will be disappointed if you don’t see Eton Manor engraved on the Essex senior league winners trophy at the end of the season"

We at Eton Manor FC understand how much the Club means to both young and old folk within the East End of London. The Club Management is conscious of the thousands of local people over the past decade's that have worked tirelessly to ensure that the Club holds true to what the founders initiated back in 1901. The Club has become an institution to many people over the years, and intends to hold true to the values and expectations of all the good people involved.

We shall continue to search for quality in everything we do; we want to continue to look after the interests of the people, funds and property that have been entrusted to us. We want to blend the past with the future and keep the old traditions alive whilst working within a modern environment.

The Club has become more like a family to many members of Eton Manor and we understand the level of expectations on the Club to perform to a higher standard.

We shall seek out business partnerships and endorse their name, products and services to a high level.

Our main objective is to source a new home, which we can call our own, and build a profitable and successful business to support the needs of the people involved.

Reg Curtis
Chairman
Eton Manor FC