Tag United stormed their way to the top of the Premier
Division with a 9-1 hammering of Styles, who seem to be finding life in
the top flight difficult. Matthews bagged 4 for Tag. Old Southendian also
have two wins out of two, a Bolton goal was all that separated them from
Castle Rangers. Concord Rangers have announced themselves in the Premier
League. They held Chapel United to a 0-0 draw at the Post Office in a
really competitive encounter, both sides look capable of challenging for
honours this season. Gt Wakering started their season with a 3-0 win at
Chalkwell United, Chalkwell manager McNally is “optimistic” this week.
Brit Academicals are another side who may be in the mix come the spring
won 4-2 at Pegasus, Cox and Sexton sharing the goals.
Brit II top Division One and already look the side to
beat. They won 5-1 at Gt Wakering II. Southend Collegians also have six
points after two games, they won 3-1 against Stambridge United. Hullbridge
Sports started their campaign with a 3-0 win over Southend Supporters.
Ford beat Catholic 3-2.
Earls Hall lead Division Two, they beat the fancied
Basildon United 2-0, Blackman and Gore scoring. Foulness recovered from
their poor start last week to win 4-0 at Milton. William de Ferrers beat
Wheatleys 2-1. Corringham and Ekco shared the points in a 3-3 draw, no
idea who scored for Corringham, it seems who ever phoned was calling from
the dark side of the moon!
Inn on the Green and Sutton Sports share top spot in
Division 3. Sutton had a healthy 6-0 win a Zeus whilst Inn on the Green
won 3-0 against Eversley Sports, Bastable scoring all three. Bratley of
Simco went one better, banging in all four as Simco beat Rayleigh
Olympiads 4-2. Nicholas Colts won 3-1 at Chalkwell United.
Catholic lead Division Four, but were made to work for
their 2-1 win over Chalkwell III. Corinthians also have six points, they
won 3-1 at Gt Wakering III. Burns used the excuse of having to phone the
result in avoid a round. Brit III won their first game of the season 7-1
against Laindon. Emmons hitting four. Moyet scored for Laindon, and that
is possibly his first goal ever. The Hewitt brothers shared hat-tricks as
Corinthians beat Lions 8-2 and that result gives them a share of top spot.