FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round

Kingsbury London Tigers 1 Eton Manor 0

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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League Cup - Group D

Sawbridgeworth Town 2 Eton Manor 1

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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Essex Senior League

Takeley 2 Eton Manor 3

The Manor tkicked 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.

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 1 Sawbridgeworth Town 1

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.

Essex Senior League

Barking 1 Eton Manor 0

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League Cup - Group D

Mauritius Sports 1 Eton Manor 2

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 pull 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 an eventual 2-1 win.

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

Essex Senior League

Romford 2 Eton Manor 1

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.

Essex Senior League

Mauritius Sports 0 Eton Manor 2

The Manor new manager Kevin Durrant had promised to strengthen the team and duly did, so with only four players remaining from the original squad, it soon became apparent that his new signings were all quality players and they took hold of the game very early on, forcing the Mauritius keeper to make some important saves and interceptions.

For a team that had not really trained or played together before the match it was exciting to see the Manor playing such a neat, tidy passing game . The defence looked comfortable and solid, the midfield combative and fluid and the attack sharp and incisive.

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The Manor's next game is at home to Sawbridgeworth Town in the League Cup on Wed 17th Sept, kick off at 07:45pm.

League Cup - Group D

Eton Manor 3 Sawbridgeworth Town 3

The Manor started quite brightly with some good movement and slick passing. However a promising attack broke down and Sawbo swept forward and got behind the defence down the Manor left flank to deliver a good ball onto the edge of the six yard box and an unmarked James White swept the ball high into the net to put the visitors one up.

Manor although shocked by this early goal came back stongly and a few minutes later Joe Ellul moved forward to pick up a loose ball in the Sawbo half and drove a 30 yard screamer in off the underside of the bar to equal up the scores.

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The Manor's next game is away to Brimsdown Rovers in the FA Vase on Wed 24th Sept, kick off at 7:45pm.

FA Carlsberg Vase (Second Round Qualifying)

Brimsdown Rovers 0 Eton Manor 1

The Manor secure an impressive win against Spartan league opposition Brimsdown Rovers in the FA Carlsberg Vase on Wednesday night.

A single goal separated the two side, Ricky Hayles heading home the winner in the second period of the game gave Manager Kevin Durrant and his Braves the chance to progress in this prestigious Cup Competition.

The Manor had a slightly reshuffled team positionally and welcomed back Bradley Wigginton in central defence. The game started in typical cup tie vein with both sets of players showing a reluctance to hold onto the ball and create any real passing movement.

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The Manor's next game is away to Stansted in the Essex Senior League on Sat 27th Sept, kick off at 3pm.

Essex Senior League

Stansted 1 Eton Manor 1

The Manor visited Stansted on Saturday and were held to a 1-1 draw.Two second half goals brought this Essex Senior Fixutre to a 1-1 conclusion.

The Manor's Ricky Hayles back on the scorelsheet after a good Manor move which led to a shot on goal that was partially cleared by the Stansted defence but only as far as Hayles who crashed in a goal from the edge of the box.

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The Manor's next game is at home Sport London E Benfica in the FA Vase on Sat 4th Ocotber, kick off at 3pm.

FA Carlsberg Vase (First Round Proper)

Eton Manor 1 Lodon Sport E Benfica 2

The Manor were very confident of doing well in this match and winning some needed prize money. Perhaps they were overly confident and their opponents sensing an upset really took the game to a lack lustre Manor side.

FC Benfica seemed much more composed and forged some decent opennings and Manor keeper Nick Wilson had to be at his best to keep Manor in the game.

The conditions were difficult with a strong swirling wind and control was not easy. Things looked to be going the way of the Manor when the opposition keeper was sent off for deliberate hand ball outside the box.

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The Manor's next game is at home on Wenesday 8th October against Stanway Rovers in The Essex County Fans Focus Senior Cup, kick off is at 7:45pm.

Fans Focus Essex Senior Cup

Eton Manor 1 Stanway Rovers 6

The Manor used this match to give opportunities to several triallists and some squad players.

Manager Kevin Durrant was also forced to play striker Junior Abod as a defender due to the absense of his regular central defenders.

On the night the Manor came up against a very good Stanway side who took the lead after 5 minutes. New Manor striker Courtney Linton looked a real find and his pace and control led to him scoring a great equaliser with a shot into the top corner. Manor, however looked exposed at the back and they were given a torrid time by the visitors who ran in 3 more goals before half time to effectively put the game beyond the reach of the Manor.

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The Manor's next game is away to Hullbridge Sports in the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy on Saturday 11th October Kick-off at 3pm.

Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy

Hullbridge Sports 0 Eton Manor 2

The Manor started off very strongly, with new signings Carl Bailey, Mark Benterman , Neil Barrett and Courtney Linton soon showing their prowess. It soon became one way traffic, with Hullbridge completely on the defensive.

It was no surprise when Richard Simpson drove home the ball after a great corner by Joe May. The Manor could have been more goals to the good after hitting the woodwork and seeing goalbound attempts kept out by last ditch defendind.

Hullbridge made the occasional foray into the Manor half but their forward momentum was always cut short by the Manor midfield and defence. For the Manor the wide play of Jordan Childs and Joe May was creating serious problems for the home side and Neil Barrett and the tireless Dean Frett dominated the middle of the park, Behind them the back four of Mark Benterman, Richard Simpson, Ricky Hales and Carl Bailey snuffed out any danger and keeper Nick Wilson was always on hand to tidy up.

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The Manor's next game is away to Clapton in the Essex Senoir League on Saturday 18th October Kick-off at 3pm.

Essex Senior League

Clapton 1 Eton Manor 5

The Manor Boss Kevin Durrant his assistant Nick Clark and coach Paul Norris all agreed that given the uneven surface at Clapton the Manor needed to be more direct in their approach play and not be caught out playing too much football in the wrong areas.

Their thinking was spot on and the Manor soon took control and bombarded the Clapton goal and it was only the brilliance of their keeper that kept out the Manor.

Save after save was made and great efforts by Courtney Linton, Neil Barrett and Jordan Childs were denied. Joe May was having an excellent game down the right flank and just when it seemed that the Manor would have nothing to show for their total domination, Joe May received a ball just inside the Clapton box, instantly controlled it with his first touch and then volleyed it past the despairing keeper, 1-0 to the Manor.

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The Manor's next game is at Home to Basildon in the Essex Senoir League on Monday 20th October Kick-off at 07:45pm.

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 2, Barking 0

Manor pre match talk, Manager Kevin Durrant and his assistant Nick Clark emphasised how important it would be to quickly go onto the offensive and take the game to their opponents.

The Manor penned Barking into their half straight away and looked very lively playing with the wind. The ever willing Dean Frett forced a corner down the left flank and the Manor big guns, Richard Simpson & Ricky Hayles came up for it. A great delivery by Joe May and excellent Manor movement in the box enabled Hayles to head in unmarked at the far post with the keeper nowhere near his powerful finish, 1-0 to the Manor.

Continued domination by the home side forced Barking onto the defensive and any attack that the visitors did try to mount was quickly snuffed out by a Manor defence superbly led by Richard Simpson who was back after injury.

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The Manor's next game is at Home to Barkingside in the League Cup on Wednesday 29th October K-O at 7:45pm.

League Cup (Group D)

Eton Manor 4, Barkingside 3

The Manor were a little slow to get going against their opponents and if anything the visitors had the better of the exchanges early on.

The opening goal came for the Manor , slightly against the run of play when the ever improving Joe May hoisted a free kick from the right flank, into the box, where Carl Bailey was on hand to power a header into the roof of the net.

Now the Manor started to play and it was no surprise when Scott Lovett put them two up after turning a Barkingside defender and shooting low past the keeper.....

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The Manor's next game is at Home to Barkingside in the Essex Senior League on Saturday 1st November K-O at 3pm.

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 3, Barkingside 3

The Manor started this Essex Senior league game in positive mode and given the weather conditions played some excellent attacking football. Their wide players, Dean Frett and Joe May were especially prominent .

The defence was solid and the midfield lively and incisive and up front their was pace and good movement off the ball. Barkingside were being well held and it was no surprise when after 17 minutes the Manor opened the scoring. Dean Frett was sent away down the right flank after a great ball from midfield and his excellent cross was only partially cleared and the ball fell to Jerry Nkrumah who made no mistake, shooting low into the far corner...

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The Manor's next game is at Away to Barkingside in the League Cup on Monday 3rd November Kick-Off at 7:45pm.

Manor Goal Scorers

Jerry Nkrumah - 2 ..........Richard Simpson - 1

League Cup Group D

Barkingside 1, Eton Manor 2

The Manor playing Barkingside again as this was the third consecutive time that the teams were encountering each other.

The Barkingside pitch was in great condition considering all the rain that had fallen on it and both sides were soon making use of the slick surface.

The home side though, soon took control of the game and Manor keeper Nick Wilson was soon in action, coming off his line to deny the opposition.

This was only a short respite for the Manor as they again failed to keep possession up front and a swift interchange of passes by Barkingside put them through into a one on one with the Manor keeper and this time Barkingside made no mistake and took a well deserved lead....

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The Manor's next game is at Away to London APSA in the Essex Senior League on Saturday 8th November Kick-Off at 3pm.

Manor Goal Scorers

Dean Frett - 1........ ..........JoJordon Childs - 1

Essex Senior League

London APSA 0, Eton Manor 5

Eton Manor welcomed new signings Remi Nelson and Laide Adeyemi to the squad , brought in by the Manager Kevin Durrant to replace the injured Manor Frontman Scott Lovett and Jordan Childs.

The Manor were soon in control of this game against an APSA side operating with a solitary striker.

New boy Remi Nelson was soon in action down the left flank and his close control and crossing ability troubled the home side. The Manor were quite prepared to pass their way out from the back and dominated the game. Following a foul on striker Courtney Linton up stepped Joe May to deliver a great free kick into the opposition box and Dean Frett ghosted in to head the opener after 15 minutes.

London APSA's attacks never gave the Manor defence any real problems and after a hopeful through ball was collected by Manor keeper Nick Wilson, his precise clearance was fastened onto by Remi Nelson whose excellent touch and control enabled him to glide through a static defence and put the Manor two up after 32 minutes.

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The Manor's next game is at Home to Mauritius Sports in the League Cup on Wednesday 13th November Kick-Off at 7:45pm.

Manor Goal Scorers

Dean Frett - 2........ .........J.....oJoe May- 1................Remi Nelson - 2

League Cup Group D

Eton Manor 2, Mauritius Sports 2

Eton Manor bow out of the Cup Competeion they won last Season. The Manor started this game knowing that only a win would take them through to the quarter finals. Manager Kevin Durrant and his staff had done brilliantly in even getting their side to this position .

The first half was dominated by the home side with their opponents offering nothing in the way of an attacking threat.

Mauritius seemed content to play with a lone striker who spent his time being caught offside. Their defence was repeatedly stretched by the Manor attack and only a succession of fouls halted the home side.

The game was disrupted by these tactics from the visitors and made sustained momentum difficult. Perhaps a less lenient referee might have taken a stricter approach to the visitors time wasting and niggling fouls. Having said that, the home side should have gone in at the interval well in front but poor finishing had let them down and the game remained scoreless.

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The Manor's next game is TBA

Manor MOM & Goal Scorers

Ricahrd Simpson MOM.J.....oJoe May- 1................Remi Nelson - 1

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 0, Bowers & Pitsea 2

Eton Manor started this game as though they would comfortably extend their excellent run and dominated the opening exchanges.

They Braves looked very dangerous at corners and from one of these, Richard Simpson laid the ball into the path of Remi Nelson who nearly put away a great strike only to see the Bowers keeper claw his effort away.

In the next passage of play, a great through ball from Michael Giorgiou put away Courtney Linton for a one on one with the keeper but once again the Manor were denied. Bowers were trying to catch the home defence on the break and from one of these sporadic attacks a needless penalty was conceded.

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The Manors next game is at home to Enfield 1893 on Wednesday 10th December, kick-off at 7:45pm.

Essex Senior League

Burnham Ramblers 0, Eton Manor 2

Before the game Manager Kevin Durrant and his staff were at pains to point out in the dressing room that the Manor needed to get back to winning ways if they were to maintain their position in the top five in the league. It was the home team however who had much the better of the first 15 minutes with the Manor struggling to mount any real attack and lacking at times the ability to clear out cleanly from the back.

Maybe the long trip was a factor in this poor opening but this Manor team does not lack a fighting spirit and it was this that gradually got them back into the match.

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The Manors next game is at home to Enfield 1893 on Wednesday 10th December, kick-off at 7:45pm.

Manor Goal Scorers

Nick Wilson - MOM .........J....Jerry Nkrumah- 1.........Remi Nelson - 1

Essex Senior League

Hullbridge Sports 0, Eton Manor 0

The Manor travelled to Hullbridge in the league to face a side in very good form and a side always quite difficult to break-down.

New signings Joe Nightingill and Duane Miller made their debuts and both looked excellent additions top the side. The Manor soon broke away down the right and a great cross picked out Courtney Linton but he was unable to make the home side pay and a great early chance went over the bar.

The visitors bossed the game at the back and in midfield but although looking competent up front were just unable to fashion a clear cut chance against a resolute home rearguard.

A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year from Everyone at The Manor

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The Manors next game is away to Southend Manor on Saturday 3rd Janauary 09, kick-off at 3pm.

Man of The Match

Mark Benterman - "Assured Performance"

Essex Senior League

Southend Manor 1, Eton Manor 2

Eton Manor contiune to push the teams at the top of the League with another fine display on Saturday against third place Southend Manor.

Michael Georghiou struck a 30 yard screamer to secure all three points in the battle of the Manor's at Southchurch Park. Eton Manor started the brighter of the two sides with Neil Barratt having a header harshly ruled out, before Duane Miller saw a snapshot volley from the edge of the area tipped over by the home 'keeper.

The breakthrough eventually came from the penalty spot. A half cleared Eton Manor corner was knocked back into the area in the direction of Danny Alleyne who was inexplicably tugged back by a defender and the referee was left with no alternative but to award a spot kick. Courtney Linton stepped up to send the goalkeeper the wrong way and give the visitors a deserved lead.

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The Manors next game is at home to Bowers & Pitsea in the First Round Proper of the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy on Saturday 10th January 09, kick-off at 3pm.

Man of the Match

Richard Simpson - Another outstanding defensive display.

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 1, Basildon United 1

The Manor started this midweek home game with a new central defensive pairing of Steve Willis and Steve Reading and it was great to see them in action again for the club.

Richard Simpson slotted in as the holding midfield player. The Manor started off very brightly in this league fixture' but Basildon soon showed that they were very dangerous on the break and the Manor's keeper Nick Wilson showed why he is the best keeper in the league when he made some great saves to keep the visitors at bay.

After these early alarms the home side took control for a while and a great move down the right flank allowed Danny Alleyne to play a great ball in for Joe May to slot in at the far post, 1-0 to the Manor.

This lead was short lived as the right side of the home defence was caught in possession and the visitors drilled a low deflected shot past the Manor keeper to level the scores.

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The Manor's next game is at home to Takely FC in the Essex Senior League on Saturday 17th January 09, kick-off at 3pm.

Man of the Match

Nick Wilson - Another outstanding Display.

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 0, Takeley FC 2

The Manor started this match still without the injured Neil Barrett and with Steve Reading unwell. First Team Manager Kevin Durrant and his staff opted for 3 up top and after taking a little while to settle with this new formation they were certainly the equal of 2nd place Takely.

The heavy pitch meant a more direct approach was adopted by the home side although given the right conditions the Manor do try to get the ball down and play. It was evident that both sides were very much up for this encounter and chances were at a premium .

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The Manor's next game is at home to Stansted in the Essex Senior League on Saturday 31st January 09, kick-off at 3pm.

Man Of the Match

Michael Giorgiou - Tireless, creative Midfielder

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 0, Stansted 1

The Manor again spurned several great chances and paid the price as Stansted poached a late winner which saw the Manor lose 1-0 on Saturday.

The Braves started this game with a 4-3-3- formation but reverted to their customary 4-4-2 after 20 minutes had been played. During this early part of the game Stansted had the better of the exchanges playing with the wind.

A soft, bobbly pitch made short, close passing an option that both sides eschewed and a more direct approach ensued.

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The Manor's next game is at home to Bowers & Pitsea in the Quarter Finals of the GBMT on Wednesday 4th February 09, kick-off at 7:45pm.

Essex Senior League

Enfield 1893 6, Eton Manor 3

The Manor arrived for this hastily arranged game and were happy when the officials decided to play the match after having some remedial work done to an area that had been frozen overnight.

The Manor started very positively but it looked as if their goal drought would continue as they failed to put away a couple of early chances.

Against the run of play Enfield took an early lead from a penalty when the Braves keeper Nick Wilson was adjudged to have fouled a home forward.

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The Manor's next game is at home to Hullbridge Sports FC in the Essex Senior League on Saturday 21st February 2009, kick-off at 3pm.

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 2, Hullbridge Sports 2

The Manor surrendered a two goal lead to end up sharing the spoils with Hullbridge at Waltham Abbey. In a goaless first half Manor created the best opening when Courtney Linton was played in down the right channel, but the visiting keeper was out quickly to smother. However, Linton made no mistake 15 minutes after the break when Tom Nyama and Jerry Nkrumah combined to give him a sight of goal from 12 yards.

The striker struck his firm shot into the roof of the net to give the home side the lead. 5 minutes later it looked as though Manor had sealed their fist win in 5 outings when Dean Frett ended his goal drought with a low shot into the far corner from just inside the Hullbridge box.

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The Manor's next game is at home to Bowers & Pitsea in the 2nd Round of the GBMT on Wed 24th February 2009, kick-off at 7:45pm.

Essex Senior League

Basildon United 4, Eton Manor 3,

The Manor arrived at this Essex Senior League match with their confidence sky-high after having beating Bowers 2-0 in the rearranged Quater Final Cup game during the week.

This confidence seemed well founded as they soon took charge against a slow starting Basildon. Although the playing surface was very uneven the Manor made several inroads into the home defence and from one of these Dean Frett battled for a loose ball in the opponents box and lifted the ball into the far corner to put the Manor in front after 10 minutes.

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The Manor's next game is at home to Burnham Ramblers in the League on Wed 4th Match 2009, kick-off at 7:45pm.

Man of the Match

Courtney Mclean - Showed great composer

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 4, London APSA

The Manor having had their mid week fixture called off because of a waterlogged pitch, the Braves were raring to go and dominated the opening exchanges with London Apsa at the Abbey.

Conditions were difficult underfoot at the end that the Manor were attacking, particularly down the left flank. The home side made all the running and with a little more fortune could have easily gone 3 goals in front in the first 15 minutes. It was left to Richard Simpson to put the Manor in front from a corner forced by the rampaging Jerry Nkrumah.

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The Manor's next game is at home to Mauritius Sports in the League on Saturday 14th March 2009, kick-off at 3pm.

Man of the Match

Joe May - Great Control & Vision

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 3, Mauritius Sports 1

The Braves started the game in a very low key way and for long periods seemed very lacking in momentum and drive.

Although they domonated the early exchanges and should have gone a couple in front it was the visitors who struck first and with the Manor defence caught square and vainly appealing for offside the opposition striker rounded the Manor keeper and slotted in from close range.

The home side were still unable to shake off their lethargy and it was only the irrepressible Jerry Nkrumah, playing up front, who showed any real threat to the visitors.

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The Manor's next game is away to Burnham Ramblers in the Semi Final of the Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy, on Tuesday 17th March 2009, kick-off at 7:45pm.e

Man of the Match

Jerry Nkrumah - Excellent Performance and two goals to his credit.

Gordon Brasted Memorial Trophy - Semi Final

Burnham Ramblers 3, Eton Manor 2

The Braves came to this semi final against Burnham Ramblers, brim full of confidence after their recent good results. Strangely though they took a good 15 minutes to get the long journey out of their legs and it was the home team that bossed the opening period.

There was a distinct lack of goal mouth action, neither side created much until a pass out by the Manor was intercepted down the left flankand keeper Nick Wilson was left stranded as the ball flew over him and nestled in the goal, 1-0 to Burnham. The visitors, driven on by their excellent skipper Dean Frett , now came into the game strongly.

Jerry Nkrumah was as combative and lively as always up front and after a slick passing move he played in Dean Frett who guided the cross expertly past the Burnham keeper to level the scores, 1-1.

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The Manor's next game is at Home to southend Manor in the Essex Senior League on Saturday 28th March 2009
Kick off at 3pm.

Man of the Match

Dean Frett - Tireless Performance

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 0, Southend Manor 2

The Manor The Manor started this game with five changes due to suspensions and enforced absences. However as Assistant Manager Nick Clark pointed out "these things happen during a long season and you have to make sure you have a squad to cover this ".

As the game started it appeared from early on that the visitors were more up for this game than some of the home side. Southend could easily have gone two up before the Braves came out of the traps. However it has to be said that the visitors were the better side throughout the first half even though against the run of play the home side managed to fashion a couple of decent chances .

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The Manor's next game is Away to Sawbrigeworth Town in the Essex Senior League on Saturday 4th April 2009
Kick off at 3pm.

Man Of the Match

Danny Alleyne - Resolute Defending

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Essex Senior League

Sawb'o Town 2, Eton Manor 3

The Manor had Dean Frett and Courtney Mclean back in the side for this ESL League clash at Sawbridgeworth. The Braves elected to play up the slope in the first half and it was not long before the rampaging Jerry Nkrumah unsettled the home side defence with his direct and forceful running.

The visitors looked compact and sharp and could easily have gone in front early in the game but resolute defending kept them out. However it was the home side who struck first when the Manor failed to deal with an innocuous looking corner and the ball was forced home.

It did not take long for the response to come from the Braves as Jerry Nkrumah latched onto a through ball and smashed the ball into the Sawbo goal from the edge of the box, such was the ferocity of his strike , the keeper never moved. 1-1.

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The Manor's next game is Away to Barkingside in the Essex Senior League Monday 6th April 2009, kick-off at 7:45pm.

Man Of the Match

Jerry Nkrumah - Simply Outstanding

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Essex Senior League

Barkingside 1, Eton Manor 1,

The Manor travelled to local neighbours Barkingside for this ESL match and had an enforced change with Young Arun May making his first start at full back and Joe Nightingale switching to centre back.

The Braves started very brightly and on a great pitch showed that they can play excellent football when the conditions are right.

There was a spirit and work ethic displayed by them in this match that was exciting to see. The visitors could easily have gone a couple in front with Jerry Nkrumah and Dean Frett just missing out.

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The Manor's next game is at Home to Romford in the Essex Senior League Saturday 11th April 2009, kick-off at 3pm.

Man Of the Match

Michael Ghiorghiou - Awsome Performance

Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 0, Romford 1

The Manor entertained High flyers Romford for this clash and even though Manager Kevin Durrent and coach Paul Norris had emphasised the importance of a committed first 20 minutes, the Braves were 2nd best for much of the opening phase of the game.

In truth, although the visitors created little, it was only the strength of the Manor back 4 and keeper Nick Wisons sure handling that kept them on terms. However from a well worked corner the visitors took the lead when the Manor defenders failed to pick up the runner, 1-0 to Romford.

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The Manor's next game is at Home to Clapton in the Essex Senior League Saturday 18th April 2009, kick-off at 3pm.

The Manor wish Romford and their hardy supporters all the best in their foray into the Ryman League.

Man Of the Match

Aaron May - Great Composure

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Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 3, Clapton 1

The Manor started this home game against Clapton with the intention of trying to get maximum points from their remaining 4 matches and Assistant Manager Nick Clark had emphasised this in his pre- match talk.

Manager Kevin Durrant was at pains to point out that the pitch would be very uneven and that it was essential to keep moving the ball on after one or two touches and not dwell on it .

The Braves. should have gone 2 up within 10 minutes against their opponents but poor control and finishing let them down. In fairness conditions were difficult but if players had stuck to the gaffers advice they would have sliced through the visitors defence at will.

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Congratulations to Romford Football Club becoming 2008-2009 Essex Senior League Champions and gaining promotion into the Ryman League Division One North. Everyone connected with the Manor wish the good people of Romford FC best wishes next Season.

The Manor's next game is away to Enfield 1893 in the Essex Senior League on Tuesday 21st April 2009, kick-off at 7:45pm.ea

Man Of the Match

Danny Alleyne - Disciplined & Solid Performance

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Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 1, Enfield 1893 0

The Manor The Manor started this game with a passion and tempo that Manager Kevin Durrant had demanded in his pre- match talk. They immediately took the game to their opponents Enfield 1893 and easily had the better of the opening exchanges.

Wide players Tom Nyama and Courtney Linton worked up and down the flanks tirelessly and with Dean Frett making late forays forward to support the tigerish Jerry Nkrumah Enfield were under extreme pressure. Joe May was his usual skillfull self and Michael Ghiorghiou, in a holding mid field role was discipline personified.

The Manor back four of Danny Alleyne, Richard Simpson, Neil Barrett and Joe Nightingill were unfazed by any attacking threat by Enfield. The Braves keeper Nick Wilson was his usual confident self and this whole team ethic constantly had Enfield on the back foot.

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The Manor's next Essex Senior League fixture is at home to Burnham Ramblers on Thurs 23rd April 2009, kick-off at 7:45pm.

Man Of the Match

Joe Nightingill - Brilliant game at left back

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Essex Senior League

Eton Manor 0, Burnham Ramblers 1

The Manor entertained Burnham for this ESL game and it soon became apparent that many of their players were really feeling the effects of the tough match that they had playded against Enfield 1893 on Tuesday night. With a very small squad Manager Kevin Durrant was unable to make many changes .The game was played pretty direct by both sides and indeed these were the right tactics as the pitch was very hard and so getting the ball down and passing was not really an option.

Neither side managed to fashion anything of note in a dour first half. After the interval the Braves replaced a tired Joe May with Courtney Linton and also took off Jerry Nkrumah and Joe Nightingill to give them some respite before the Manor's final game this Saturday away to Bowers & Pitsea.

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The Manor's last Essex Senior League fixture for the 2008/2009 Season is away to Bowers & Pitseas on Saturday 25th April 2009, kick-off at 3pm.

Man Of the Match

Richard Simpsom - Assured Performance

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Essex Senior League

Bowers & Pitsea 1, Eton Manor 1

The Manor rounded off their season with a 1-1 draw at Bowers & Pitsea - a result which saw the Manor secure a credible 6th placed finish within the Essex Senior League.

Manor Head Coach Paul Norris rolled back the years with a virtuoso performance as a late substitute playing on the right of a 3 pronged Manor attack. However, it was the home side who had the better of the first 45 minutes and but for a couple of good saves by Manor keeper Nick Wilson in the Manor goal they might have taken a lead into half time.

The Manor lost Michael Gheorgiou to a first half injury which saw Aaron May move into midfield and Tony Hadley slotted in seamlessly at right full back. His name might not have been Rio but this was a performance that certainly was GOLD.

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Durrant and Norris will both be providing their season summaries in the next few days so keep an eye on emfc.co.uk for details.

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