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30/5/03

Merger - Club Statement

The directors of Purfleet Football Club have today confirmed that there has been no negations on a merger with Grays Football Club or any football club. The rumours currently circulating are totally unfounded and untrue.

We trust this will put an end to the rumours which are disturbing to both clubs.

Season Tickets

The new season tickets will be going on sale shortly the new prices, effective the 1st of August are

 Please print off the attached form, fill it in and forward to the Club for the attention of Alan Reynolds before the 1/8/03 to take advantage of the lower prices.

Application form

6/4/03

Smith Out, Pash In

Dean Smith has been ruled out for the rest of the season after fracturing his ankle in training yesterday. Steve Pashley has rejoined us from local rivals East Thurrock

28/3/03

Chandler Goes

Dean Chandler has been released due to a breach of the club rules.

22/2/03

Lye In

Colin has clinched the signing of Danny Lye from Gravesend and Northfleet. Danny is a midfield player.

21/2/03

Junior Goes

Craig Edwards Jnr has left Purfleet. He has joined up with his dad at Ford Utd

15/2/03

Stalwart leaves

Jamie Southon has left Purfleet to join Hornchurch. Jamie, who was in his third spell with us, has made over 250 appearances since Colin re-signed him in 1997. Jamie had become a firm favourite with the fans for the work that he always put and fierce tackling.

7-2-03

International call up for Keelo!

Fantastic news arrived late Thursday evening when it was announced that Jon Keeling had been called up by FA National Game XI team manager Paul Fairclough to join the England squad.

Jon will be part of the squad that face Belgium at the Albertstadion in Ostend next Tuesday evening.

The squad is made up of players from the three feeder league's as the Nationwide Conference clubs did not allow their players permission to take part.

Everyone at the club and I'm sure I speak for all the supporters, will wish Jon the very best of luck and hope that takes some part in the game. I'm sure he will wear his Three Lions shirt with great pride, he should do, and we are proud of him.

25-01-03

Lee signs up

Kris Lee, whose loan spell was due to run out last week has joined us permanently from Chelmsford. Chief Executive, Tommy South negotiated a deal last week with Chelmsford.

19-01-03

New faces for the Fleet

Two players made their debut for us yesterday, ex football league goalkeeper Fraser Digby and Jermaine Hunter from Chesham. Fraser played over 500 games for Swindon in a long career that also saw him play for Manchester United, Crystal Palace and QPR. Jermaine Hunter has followed the well trodden path from Chesham to Ship Lane, Jermaine has scored 6 times this season.

14-12-02

Colin gets his man

Colin McBride yesterday sign Tresor Kandol from fellow Ryman league side Chesham Utd. Kandol has scored 7 times this season and was voted Player of the month for September. It is hoped that Tresor will make his debut away to Maidenhead but he is said to be struggling with a sore hamstring.

6-12-02

McBride's a winner

Colin McBride has received the Manager of the Month award for November. Colin guided us to 4 straight league wins against Billericay, Kingstonian, Canvey Island and the 6-0 demolition of Chesham as well as a 3-2 success in the FA trophy.

2-12-02

FA Trophy Draw - Round 3

We have been drawn at home in the FA Trophy to local rivals Grays Athletic. The full draw can be found on the Non-league paper's website

24-11-02

Howard's Way

Colin McBride has resigned Garry Howard from Borehamwood, Kris Lee's loan has also been extended until the end of the season.

20-11-02

The Mac's Back

Club captain, Jimmy Mcfarlane made his long awaited come back in Tuesdays Essex Senior Cup tie with East Thurrock United. Jimmy had been out since breaking a bone in his foot against Enfield in September and will hopefully be pushing for a first team spot soon.

12-11-02

Two sign contracts

Yesterday, Jon Keeling - who has struck 3 goals in the last 2 games and Paul Linger have both signed new contracts with us. The deals keep Jon and Paul at Ship Lane until 2004.

25-10-02

Fords Rearranged

We will now be playing East Thurrock Utd in the Essex Senior Cup on the 12/11/02, the league game against Fords will be rearranged at a later date.

New Striker

Colin has today clinched the signing of Kris Lee on loan from Chelmsford. Lee was signed by Chelmsford for £15000 in September 2001 from Heybridge Swift but a serious injury has kept him out.

23-10-02

Comings and goings

Colin has re-signed Jon Keeling from Dagenham & Redbridge. Jon who broke his leg last year whilst playing for us has played the last few games for Dagenham after regaining his fitness. Steve Brown has been released.

20-10-02

Billericay Rearranged

We will now be playing Billericay Town away on Friday the 1/11/02.

18/10/02

New signings at the fleet

Colin McBride has re-signed crowd favourite Martin Buglione and fullback David Hadrava who was recently been released by Colchester United.

13/10/02

Strikers Leave

Colin Simpson and George Georgiou have been released by Colin McBride following the 1-0 defeat by Flackwell Heath

11/10/02

Jimmy Mac Out

Jimmy McFarlane is expected to be out for another 2 to 3 weeks after learning that he has broken his forth Metatarsal bone in his foot

30/9/02

Vaughan leaving

Wayne Vaughan has left Purfleet to join Grays. Colin had a meeting with the player and it was decided that the move hadn't worked out and they each party should go their own way

30/9/02

FA Cup Draw (third qualifying round)

Purfleet have been draw away to either Flackwell Heath or Royston Town in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup. They are due to have a replay this Wednesday after drawing 2 all on Saturday.
Flackwell Heath is just outside of High Wycombe on the M40 and play in division two of the Ryman league.
Royston Town is north of Stevenage and Bishop's Stortford on the M11 and they play in the Minerva Spartan South Midlands Premier division (www.roystontown.com)
The full draw can be found on the Non-league paper web site

25/9/02

New signing for the Fleet

We have signed Craig Edwards jr from local rivals Grays Athletic

20/9/02

Jones Loan

Danny Jones has joined Harlow on a months loan

16/9/02

FA Cup draw

Purfleet will be away to Wootton blue cross in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup, they play in the Eagle Bitter United Counties League Premier Division and are just south of Bedford. Please me know of any potential interest in a supporters coach and the club will see if it is possible alanreynolds@thurrockfc.co.uk or phone 07961 115436. The full draw can be found on the Non-league paper web site

1/9/02

FA Youth Cup Success

On Sunday our under 18's side defeated Bishops Stortford 3-1 in the first qualifying round of the FA Youth Cup, in the next round we will be at home to either St Albans or Berkhamsted

27/8/02

Chandler injured

Dean Chandler, who was substituted on Saturday with a rib injury is expected to be out for up to 3 weeks

20/8/02

Away Days

As normal we will be running a coach to most of the away games this season, spaces are limited so you do need to book early. If you are interested please call Alan Reynolds on 07961 115436 or e-mail alanreynolds@thurrockfc.co.uk. We charge £5 more or less regardless where we go.

11/8/02

Purfleet sign striker

Purfleet have signed Wayne Vaughan. Wayne, who had not been retained by Canvey Island and is said to have wanted more first team opportunities, has scored 45 times in the last two seasons despite not been a regular starter last season.
Wayne has played in the last 3 friendlies scoring 3 times and looks to have forged a good understanding with Colin Simpson

New singing Wayne Vaughan

11/8/02

Supporters Player of the year award

At the supporters presentation disco last night, Paul Linger was presented with the trophy after an outstanding debut season. Thanks the everyone who supported the event

6/8/02

Two Games tonight

Tonight we will be playing Hornchurch at the London Fire Brigade (bottom of Purfleet Road, Aveley) 7.00 kick off and also East Thurrock UTD (at East Thurrock). Colin has arranged two games so that more of the first team squad (they will be split between games) can get a good run out, the rest of the team will be made up of reserves.

4/7/02

Web Sites merge

From today all of the clubs web sites (www.purfleetfc.org.uk www.purfleetfc.com and www.purfleetfootballclub.com) have merged and the unofficial site has become part of the club official ones. The reason behind this is so that the club is now responsible for all updates to the sites and that the people updating the web will be at all the games. Please post any comments on the fans forum or if you have any idea's to improve the site e-mail me on alanreynolds@thurrockfc.co.uk.

1/7/02

Howard now a Borehamwood boy

Gary Howard has joined Borehamwood but not, as some reports suggest, from us but Great Wakering Rovers. Also joining Borehamwood is Lee Paterson, the former East Thurrock Manager has joined in a assistant manager capacity.

24/6/02

Tuesday night pass

All midweek games will now take place on a Tuesday instead of Monday. This was at the request on the management who thought that an extra days rest from the Saturday game will be of benefit.

Admission prices for 2002-2003

The club has announced that for the 2002-2003 League season the following admission prices will be in force

This will entitle you to all 21 League game, all Capital league games, all Essex and Herts league games and a free seat in the stand (subject to availability) if you require any more details or would like to buy one please call Alan Reynolds on 07961 115436 or e-mail on alanreynolds@thurrockfc.co.uk

Normal admission prices are £8 for adults and £5 for children and OAP's with a £1 transfer to the stand.

18/6/02

Not so dirty Purfleet

At the league AGM last night we won the fair play award, thanks go to Colin who has created a competitive but fair side.

10/6/02

Lakeside

Lakeside shopping centre has agreed to sponsor us for another season

Bowes is a Purfleet boy

Terry Bowes has singed a new contract with Purfleet FC the new deal will keep Terry as Ship Lane until 2004

31/5/02

Purfleet presentation night

Last night was the football clubs official presentation night.

Colin McBride was presented with the Clubman of the year award and Jimmy McFarlane was presented with the players player of the year award.