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| Full name | Grays Athletic Football Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nickname(s) | The Gravelmen, The Blues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Founded | 1890 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | New Recreation Ground Grays Thurrock (Capacity 4,500 (1,000 seated)) |
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| Chairman |  Micky Woodward |
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| Manager | Micky Woodward |
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| League | Conference National | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–08 | Conference National, 10th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Grays Athletic Football Club are a football team from the south east of England, representing the town of Grays, Thurrock, Essex. Football club names are a part of the sport 's culture reflecting century-old traditions This is a of lists of the use of Nicknames in football (soccer. Year 1890 ( MDCCCXC) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The New Recreation Ground is a football stadium in Grays in England, and is the home ground of Grays Athletic. Grays is the largest town in the borough and unitary authority of Thurrock in Essex, and is situated approximately 20 miles (32km to the east of London The borough It lies on the River Thames just to the east of London. The following is a list of Association football stadia. They are ordered by their capacity, that is the maximum number of spectators that the Michael "Micky" Woodward is chairman and twice former manager of Grays Athletic Football Club. Michael "Micky" Woodward is chairman and twice former manager of Grays Athletic Football Club. Conference National (currently named the Blue Square Premier for sponsorship reasons is the top division of the Football Conference. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Grays is the largest town in the borough and unitary authority of Thurrock in Essex, and is situated approximately 20 miles (32km to the east of London The borough It lies on the River Thames just to the east of London. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common They currently play in the National division of the Football Conference. Organisation The Football Conference stands at the top of the National League System (NLS a comprehensive structure linking together over 50 different leagues under the
The reserve team currently play in the Football Combination East Division.
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History
Grays United was the predecessor of the modern Grays and was considered one of the oldest clubs in the world. Grays is the largest town in the borough and unitary authority of Thurrock in Essex, and is situated approximately 20 miles (32km to the east of London Grays Athletic were established in 1890 and became founder members of the Athenian League, in which they briefly played before World War I (1912–1914, and again since 1958). The Athenian League was an English Amateur football league in and around London. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting Year 1914 ( MCMXIV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1945 they were one of the nine founder members of the Corinthian League, which they won that first season. Year 1945 ( MCMXLV) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar The Corinthian League was an English Amateur football league in and around London. After playing in the Isthmian League between 1983 and 2004, they were founder members of the new Conference South. History The league was founded in 1905 and was strongly dedicated to Amateurism. Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Conference South (currently billed as Blue Square South for sponsorship reasons is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking They were divisional champions at the first attempt, and also won the FA Trophy. History It was created by The Football Association in 1969 for Semi-professional teams to complement the existing FA Amateur Cup. In the 2005-06 season, they took an early lead in the Conference National division, remaining unbeaten for a record equalling 15 games, but eventually finished in third place and were beaten in the semi-finals of the promotion play-offs by Halifax Town. Halifax Town Association Football Club were an English football team who most recently played in the Conference National. They did, however, successfully retain the FA Trophy with a 2-0 win over Woking
After the 2005-06 season Mark Stimson left the club (joined Stevenage Borough) and Frank Gray was appointed as the new manager. Mark Nicholas Stimson (born 27 December 1967 is an English former professional footballer and subsequently manager. Stevenage Borough FC are an English football team based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, currently playing in the Conference National Francis Tierney 'Frank' Gray (born 27 October 1954 in Castlemilk, Scotland) is a Scottish football manager and former Footballer. However after just 14 games, his last being a disappointing 0-1 home defeat to Bromley, he was sacked (over the phone as Woodward was on holiday at the time). Bromley Football Club are an English association football club based in the London Borough of Bromley, London, England. Micky Woodward appointed himself as manager for a short while and Player/Coach Jamie Stuart took charge of an Essex Senior Cup match with Woodward assisting but then appointed Andy King as manager. Michael "Micky" Woodward is chairman and twice former manager of Grays Athletic Football Club. Jamie Christopher Stuart (born 15 October 1976 is an English footballer, playing for Grays Athletic. The Essex Senior Cup is a knock-out system football competition that has been running since 1884 and is the most prestigious cup Andrew Edward King (born August 14, 1956) is an English former professional footballer On 5 January 2007, Andy King handed in his resignation to the surprise of chairman Micky Woodward. Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. He was replaced by Justin Edinburgh, his assistant at the time, who became the fourth manager of Grays during the season. Justin Charles Edinburgh (born December 18, 1969 in Brentwood, Essex) is a former English professional football player Grays eventually finished 19th in the league, just avoiding relegation. In total Grays fielded over 50 players in all competitions.
On 20 February 2008, it was announced that Justin Edinburgh had departed the club, terminating his contract by mutual consent, leaving the club 14th in the Conference National. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Justin Charles Edinburgh (born December 18, 1969 in Brentwood, Essex) is a former English professional football player Conference National (currently named the Blue Square Premier for sponsorship reasons is the top division of the Football Conference. Chairman, Micky Woodward, took the helm for a second time until the end of the 2007-08 season. Michael "Micky" Woodward is chairman and twice former manager of Grays Athletic Football Club. [1] Woodward promoted goalkeeping coach, Gary Phillips to assistant manager, whilst also appointing Neil Smith and Tim O'Shea as coaches to help with training and tactics. Gary Phillips is a Retired Goalkeeper now working as assistant manager at Grays Athletic. Neil Smith (born Lambeth, 30 September 1971) is a retired English football player and now a coach at Grays Athletic. Timothy James "Tim" O'Shea (born Pimlico, 12 November 1966) is an English -born Irish former professional Football (soccer
Stadia
Grays Athletic currently play at the New Recreation Ground with a capacity of 4,500, which has been their home since 1906. The New Recreation Ground is a football stadium in Grays in England, and is the home ground of Grays Athletic. The New Grays Athletic Stadium is a proposed football stadium which would be built in the borough of Thurrock, and will replace the New Recreation Ground The New Recreation Ground is a football stadium in Grays in England, and is the home ground of Grays Athletic. Year 1906 ( MCMVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting The future of this location has been proposed to be developed into residential properties.
On 12 April 2008 chairman Micky Woodward announced that the club plan to move to a new 7,500 all-seater stadium located in Aveley, Thurrock - approximately 5. Events 467 - Anthemius is elevated to Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Michael "Micky" Woodward is chairman and twice former manager of Grays Athletic Football Club. The New Grays Athletic Stadium is a proposed football stadium which would be built in the borough of Thurrock, and will replace the New Recreation Ground Aveley is a place in the Thurrock unitary authority in the East of England. The borough It lies on the River Thames just to the east of London. 5 miles away from their current home. However, the club later announced that the relocation plans to move to Aveley would not be pursued, as they have another unannounced location. Aveley is a place in the Thurrock unitary authority in the East of England.
Honours
- FA Trophy winners: 2004/05, 2005/06
- Football Conference South champions: 2004/05
- Isthmian League Division One runners-up: 1987/88 & 1999/00
- Isthmian League Division Two South champions: 1984/85
- London League champions: 1921/22, 1926/27 & 1929/30
- Corinthian League champions: 1945/46; runners-up 1951/52, 1955/56 & 1956/57
- Isthmian League Cup winners: 1991/92
- Essex Senior Cup winners: 1914/15, 1920/21, 1922/23, 1944/45, 1956/57, 1987/88, 1993/94 & 1994/95
- Essex Senior Trophy winners: 1998/99
- Essex Thameside Trophy winners: 1947/48, 1987/88, 1988/89
The furthest the club has reached in the FA Cup was the 2nd Round Proper in 2005/06. History It was created by The Football Association in 1969 for Semi-professional teams to complement the existing FA Amateur Cup. Conference South (currently billed as Blue Square South for sponsorship reasons is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking The Isthmian League First Division (also known for sponsorship reasons as the Ryman League First Division) was part of the Isthmian League, an English association The Isthmian League Division Two was an English football division forming part of the Isthmian League from 1973 until 2006 The London League was a football competition that was held in the London and surrounding areas of south-east England from 1896 until 1964 The League of Corinth, also sometimes referred to as Hellenic League (original name Hellenes - 'The Greeks' was a federation of Greek states created by Philip 2007-08 Competition See also Isthmian League Cup 2007-08 In the 2007/08 competition the holders Ashford Town (Mx fought their way into the fourth round before The Essex Senior Cup is a knock-out system football competition that has been running since 1884 and is the most prestigious cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after They lost 2-0 away at Mansfield Town on December 2, 2005. Mansfield Town Football Club are an English football club who from the 2008&ndash09 season will compete in the Conference National. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. [2]
Club records
- Victory: 12-0 at home to Tooting Town, London League, February 24, 1923
- Defeat: 0-12 away to Enfield, Athenian League, April 20, 1963
- Attendance: 9,500 v Chelmsford City, FA Cup 4th Qualfying Round, 1959
- League Appearances: Phil Sammons, 472, 1982-1997
- Transfer Record (Paid): £12,000 to Welling United for Danny Kedwell
- Transfer Record (Received): £150,000 from Peterborough United for Aaron McLean
Players
- As of June 4, 2008. Tooting & Mitcham United Football Club are a Semi-professional association football club representing the south-west London areas of Tooting The London League was a football competition that was held in the London and surrounding areas of south-east England from 1896 until 1964 Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 1923 ( MCMXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Enfield (1893 FC (often known as Enfield 1893 and still just Enfield) is a football club formed in June 2007 after Enfield F The Athenian League was an English Amateur football league in and around London. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Chelmsford City Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in Chelmsford Essex The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Welling United Football Club are an English football club based in Welling in the London Borough of Bexley. Peterborough United Football Club is an English professional football team based in Peterborough. Aaron McLean (born 25 May 1983 in Hammersmith, London) is an English footballer, who currently plays for Peterborough United as a Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [3]
Current squad
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Staff
- First team manager: Micky Woodward
- Assistant manager: Gary Phillips
- First team coaches: Tim O'Shea & Neil Smith
- Physiotherapist: Richard Harper
Former players of note
For a complete list of former Grays Athletic players with Wikipedia articles, see Category:Grays Athletic F.C. players. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Ernest George Cooksey ( 11 June 1980 – 3 July 2008) was an English footballer. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Michael John Standing (born 20 March 1981 in Shoreham, England) is a professional footballer who plays for Lewes. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Neil McCafferty (born July 19, 1984, Derry City, Northern Ireland) is a footballer currently playing in the FAI Premier Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Scott James Taylor (born 5 May 1976) in Chertsey, is an English professional footballer currently playing for Lewes. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Matthew James "Matt" Bodkin (born 16 September 1983 in Chatham, Kent) is an English footballer, currently playing For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Stuart Thomas Elliott (born 27 August 1977 in London, England is an English footballer, who is currently playing for Grays Athletic. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Robert James Gier (born 6 January 1981 in Ascot) is an English football defender who is currently playing for Grays Athletic. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Charlie Joe Ide (born 10 May 1988 Sunbury-on-Thames) is an English footballer who is currently playing for Wivenhoe Town of the Eastern Counties Football For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Ishmael Welsh-Elliott (born 4 September 1987 in Deptford) is an English professional footballer. Michael "Micky" Woodward is chairman and twice former manager of Grays Athletic Football Club. Gary Phillips is a Retired Goalkeeper now working as assistant manager at Grays Athletic. Timothy James "Tim" O'Shea (born Pimlico, 12 November 1966) is an English -born Irish former professional Football (soccer Neil Smith (born Lambeth, 30 September 1971) is a retired English football player and now a coach at Grays Athletic.
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Rivalries
Grays Athletic have a number of rivals mainly steming back to their days in the lower divisions of non-league such as Isthmian League Premier Division and Conference South. Neil Banfield (born January 20 1962 in Poplar, London) is an English football player and coach Daniel Leon "Danny" Cadamarteri (born October 12 1979 in Cleckheaton) is an English footballer of Italian and David Ian Crown (born Enfield, 16 February 1958) is an English former professional Football (soccer player Jason Dozzell (born 9 December 1967 in Ipswich, Suffolk) is a former professional Association footballer who made more than 500 Football League Freddy Eastwood (born October 29, 1983 in Basildon, Essex Wayne Peter Entwistle (born 6 August 1958 in Bury) is an English former professional football player Leroy Griffiths (born 30 December 1976 in London, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Staines John William "Johnny" Jordan (born 8 November 1921 is an English former professional footballer who played as a forward. Michael John Kightly (born 24 January 1986 in Basildon) is an English footballer, currently playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers For the American Actor Matthew Lawrence Matthew James Lawrence (born June 19 1974, in Northampton, East Midlands Carl Winston Leaburn (born March 30, 1969) is a former English football player who generally played as a Striker. Dwight Marshall is an English former professional footballer born in Jamaica on October 3, 1965. Aaron McLean (born 25 May 1983 in Hammersmith, London) is an English footballer, who currently plays for Peterborough United as a Gary O'Reilly (born 21 March 1961 in London England is a former professional English footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Brighton & Hove Dennis Chiedozie Oli (born January 28, 1984 in Newham, England) is an English footballer of Nigerian descent Glenn Stephen Poole (born 3 February 1981) is an English footballer, currently playing for Brentford in League Two. Barry Silkman, (born 29 June, 1952 in Stepney, England) is an English former footballer who had a brief spell in midfield Jude Barrington Stirling (born June 29, 1982 in Enfield, London) is an English footballer playing for Football League Two Samuel Okeremute Sodje (born 25 May 1979 in Greenwich, England) is a Nigerian centre half currently playing his football Stuart Anthony Thurgood (born 4 November 1981 in Enfield Town, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Edward Paul Youds (born 3 May, 1970 in Liverpool) was an English footballer who played as a defender Member clubs 2008&ndash09 Champions Here is a complete list of Isthmian League top division champions throughout the leagues history Conference South (currently billed as Blue Square South for sponsorship reasons is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking
In recent years Grays have seen their derby days severely reduced due to relegations and promotions of their rivals. Essex rivals, Dagenham & Redbridge were promoted into League Two for the first time in their history whilst Canvey Island dropped down to avoid financial problems. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club is an English football team based in Dagenham, East London, currently playing in the Football League Football League Two (often referred to as League Two for short or Coca-Cola Football League 2 for Sponsorship reasons is the third-highest division of Canvey Island FC, known as the Gulls or Yellow Army, are an English association football club founded in 1926
The derby match between Grays Athletic and Canvey Island held on Boxing day, 2005 attracted the highest attendance of 2,910 spectators since the renovation of The New Rec. Boxing Day is a public holiday in the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, as well as many other members of the Commonwealth Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The New Recreation Ground is a football stadium in Grays in England, and is the home ground of Grays Athletic.
There are a number of sides around the borough of Thurrock, including Tilbury, Aveley, East Thurrock United and Thurrock formerly known as Purfleet until 2003. The borough It lies on the River Thames just to the east of London. Tilbury FC are a football club based in Tilbury, Essex, England, established in 1900 Aveley FC are a football club who are members of the Isthmian League First Division North. East Thurrock United FC is a football club based in Corringham Essex, England. Thurrock FC are a football club based in Aveley, Essex, England. Thurrock FC are a football club based in Aveley, Essex, England. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Grays' main rival within the borough is Thurrock due to the Isthmian League days when Grays and Purfleet were battling to become the highest placed side within Thurrock. History The league was founded in 1905 and was strongly dedicated to Amateurism.
During the Blues short stint in the Conference South, the club struck up a rivalry with Upminster based side Hornchurch F.C., who were fighting for the top spot. Conference South (currently billed as Blue Square South for sponsorship reasons is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking Upminster is a suburban town in the London Borough of Havering, East London. Hornchurch FC were an Non-League football club based in East London. The Urchins main investor pulled out and Hornchurch were forced to sell key players to Grays. The players were Ashley Bayes, Jamie Stuart, Johnny Martin, Lee Matthews and Steve West. Ashley John Bayes (born April 19, 1972 in Lincoln) is an English professional football goalkeeper who plays for Stevenage Borough. Jamie Christopher Stuart (born 15 October 1976 is an English footballer, playing for Grays Athletic. John Martin (born July 15, 1981 in Stepney, London) is an English footballer who plays as a Midfielder for Hornchurch was reformed into A.F.C. Hornchurch and the rivalry still remains. AFC Hornchurch are a Non-League football team based in Hornchurch, Greater London, England.
Southend United are also seen as a rival, this maybe due to it being the closest Football League club to Grays in Essex. Southend United Football Club is an English football team based at Roots Hall Stadium in Prittlewell in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea, Essex The Football League, also known as the Coca-Cola Football League for sponsorship reasons is a league competition featuring professional football clubs Grays is the largest town in the borough and unitary authority of Thurrock in Essex, and is situated approximately 20 miles (32km to the east of London Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common It may have also stemmed from many players moving up the leagues from Grays to the Shrimpers, in recent years these transfers include Freddy Eastwood, Gary Hooper and Mitchell Cole. Freddy Eastwood (born October 29, 1983 in Basildon, Essex Gary Hooper (born January 26, 1988 in Loughton, Essex) is an English footballer currently playing as a Striker Mitchell James Cole (born 6 October 1985 in London, England) is an English footballer, currently playing for Stevenage However Southend United do not see Grays as a rival.
Geographically, Ebbsfleet United is the closest Conference side to Grays, however they are separated by the River Thames and therefore the journey from ground to ground is considerably longer. Ebbsfleet United Football Club is an English football team currently playing in the Football Conference. Conference National (currently named the Blue Square Premier for sponsorship reasons is the top division of the Football Conference. The Thames ( is a major River flowing through southern England. The rivalry between the two clubs is more of a friendly atmosphere rather than a fierce rivalry.
In recent years, Stevenage Borough have been viewed as a rival to Grays, mainly due to former manager Mark Stimson departing Grays and eventually joining the Hertfordshire outfit. Stevenage Borough FC are an English football team based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, currently playing in the Conference National Mark Nicholas Stimson (born 27 December 1967 is an English former professional footballer and subsequently manager. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of In his first season, Stimson took left-back John Nutter with him and the following season midfielder Johnny Martin also followed. John Nutter (born June 13 1982) is a footballer who currently plays for Gillingham. John Martin (born July 15, 1981 in Stepney, London) is an English footballer who plays as a Midfielder for Grays Athletic's chairman Micky Woodward has also been criticised by Stevenage fans due to the poor handling of travelling fans at a game at The New Recreation Ground in 2007. Michael "Micky" Woodward is chairman and twice former manager of Grays Athletic Football Club. The New Recreation Ground is a football stadium in Grays in England, and is the home ground of Grays Athletic. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
Notes
- ^ Justin Leaves Grays Athletic, graysathletic. co. uk
- ^ Mansfield Town vs. Grays Athletic, 2nd December 2005 - Match Details, graysath-online. com
- ^ Player profiles. Grays Athletic FC. Retrieved on 2007-09-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle.
External links
- Grays Athletic Football Club Official Website
- graysath-online.com Unofficial Website
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