East Thurrock
United
whose enthusiasm for the game belies his
years. So much so, at 60 he still turns out
for a local Sunday League side and plays
veterans and charity games.
“We take great pride in the way we
have helped footballers come on and
make a name for themselves in the game.
Max Cornhill, currently playing with
Dartford in the Conference Premier, is one
such example.
And like many others, he still comes
back to watch games at Rookery Hill
from time to time. “We’re like a family,”
says Coventry,” and we like to keep in
touch with our family as they grow and
prosper.”
Those youngsters are welded together
with some experienced players in the
current squad and that, says Covo is the
perfect blend.
“We are talking to the local council
about planning and when we do move
we hope to incorporate even more
community activities into our set up. We
have youth sides from as young as Under
sevens all the way through but when we
set up the new ground we hope also to
have a 3G pitch which will enable us to
bring more players into the fold but also
work with other local clubs. It’s not about
East Thurrock taking over, it’s about
helping other clubs. Also, we are talking
to the local hockey club and there’s a
possibility that rugby will come into the
equation too.
“We want to create a real community
sports hub.
The new ground is a little nearer
more chimney pots too. We don’t get the
biggest crowds where we are and moving
a bit nearer the bigger residential areas
can only help.”
On the pitch the club is hoping to
make this season’s play-offs.
“Some might thing that’s a bit
ambitious, given that we flirted with
relegation right up to the last day of last
season, but this league is one in which
any team can beat each other on any given
day. Put a run of results together and you
can go up a few places very quickly. If
we are in touch with a few games to go I
wouldn’t put it beyond us to make it into
the play offs again.
“One things for sure, we won’t be
standing still. Things are never dull at this
club.”
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