Looks like East Thurrock for Grays,well maybe!!!

[Eastside Urchin]

Taken from their forum

 

 

 

 

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Committee representations have found that the “goalposts” have moved regarding the choice between Grays groundsharing at Tilbury or East Thurrock. As you may recall, most supporters at the fans meeting, me included, favoured Tilbury but on closer examination:

 

1. Tilbury—PROS

closer to Grays, better transport links, better catchment, better attendances

 

CONS

Ground run down, poor parking, NO commercial opportunities e.g bar, ground concessions etc

Ground only holding Grade D (for Ryman 1 North)---insufficient time left to get upgrade to Grade C needed for Ryman Premier, so we would play in Div 1

 

Power struggle going on at Tilbury between trustees and management(all been sacked)—one side wants us the other vehemently does NOT-- plus there is F.A involvement which could take ages to sort out. With so little time left to apply for next season(13th MAY! the deadline), can we poke our nose into this nest of vipers?

 

 

 

2.East Thurrock---PROS

They want us, short term and possibly long term. Happy to give us own stand, OWN BAR—with facilities, they would take lesser share of advertising boards, plus other negotiable benefits

Has already got Grade C grading for Ryman Premier

Progressive management, better car parking

 

CONS

Further away, poor PUBLIC access, although we are in a car-based society!

Lower gates, but more professional marketing and a successful team would help our cause!

 

Needs careful handling to get endorsement from the fans!

 

After being presented with the above information, the Committee was in total agreement that we want to play at a level no lower than Ryman Prem( still not guaranteed)---recruitment of better players, better attendances, more meaningful matches etc

 

We will recommend East Thurrock at the meeting---but the fans will have their say!

[David Drewett]

well its funny but i would of liked to play them

[Eastside Urchin]

If they go to east thurrock then it looks like we will play them.If they go to tilbury then they will go into the Ryman one north which is one below where we currently play

[cup of tea]

Could be game on then!

[David Drewett]

more like fight on lol

[Hornchurch "O"]

Why they not getting punished like us?

Can we go and nick their burger bar?

Any news on the Boreham Wood who' had a fan attack Kingstonian player.

Are they getting punished?

[Ian_W]

My guess is that should Grays find themselves in the Ryman Premier then any club, such as Canvey who were demoted lower would have good reason to complain. If Grays are as broke as they say they are, and cannot afford the Conference South, can they afford the Ryman Premier?

 

Gone very quiet on the Boreham Wood fan who allegedly punched Duku during the match after the fan allegedly thought he saw Duku punch a Boreham Wood player.

 

I believe the FA leagues committee meeting to formally decide is on the 12th or 13th May, this has been preceded by league meetings.

[Baron of Black Fen]

Anyone know when the bulldozers move in to Grays ground ? i thought it might be something to watch on a Saturday afternoon during the close season!

[Eastside Urchin]

Bob,I know alot of us hate grays but I take no fun in their ground being closed down and destroyed,personally I can't stand them for a couple of obvious reasons but we have had our

Problems recently and things can come back to bite people on the bottom

[TilburyFCfan]

its the rent on thurrock fc's ground they couldnt afford so they looked at us but ours isnt ryman prem so now off to east thurrock. shame!

[Baron of Black Fen]

Bob,I know alot of us hate grays but I take no fun in their ground being closed down and destroyed,personally I can't stand them for a couple of obvious reasons but we have had our

Problems recently and things can come back to bite people on the bottom

 

Rob. If i go, i will try to get our burger van back first that a well known Grays representative stole. Unless you dont wont it back of course !!

[Eastside Urchin]

Bob,I am sure we would all be with you kn that but I am currently 500 yards away from the van in aveley at the old fire brigade ground

[Ian_W]

Gray's new away shirt (or virtually the same anyway)

 

Guess we could have the union flag instead LOL

 

 

 

[Eastside Urchin]

I think it's a disgrace that any club should use our national flag as their kit

[JAY]

I would love that as our away shirt st georges flag in the middle with the hx badge pukka kit if u ask me its a shame its going to be the away strip of the jeremy kyle merchants up the road !!

[Eastside Urchin]

Love it,jeremy Kyle merchants lol