EDITOR'S CHOICE THURROCK NEWS £250,000 revamp unveiled at Tilbury school Getting ready to ride: Thurrock Cycle Marathon 2008 Bus mum celebrates tots free fares victory Goldfrapp booty up for grabs SPORT Two sign for Grays Athletic ELECTION 2008 Election 2008 Guide LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stanford Forum says thanks for big Masterplan response C'est le vie says deposed Gordon Questioning police priorities GET OUR NEWS BY E-MAIL Just register

Most read Comments 1 Mourners' upset over ban on non biodegradable flowers on memorial 2 Councillors recommend refusal of South Stifford development 3 Parents' anger as "troublesome" pupils go on ski trip 4 Cops' warning to illegal bikers 5 West Ham star draws record crowds to Grays 6 Councillors approve South Ockendon pub site development despite reservations 7 Planning committee give approval to demolition of grade two listed barn 8 Kendo's back: Legend in action as wrestling returns to the Civic Hall 9 Two sign for Grays Athletic 10 Chester steps up to take the reins at Tilbury Today | 7 Days 1 Help for borough's eastern Europeans 2 Max still unconscious 10 days after attack 3 Why no stink about the stink? 4 Bus mum celebrates tots free fares victory 5 Minister tells of crackdown on firms who employ illegal immigrants 6 Johnson ousts Livingstone as London Mayor 7 Controversial Tilbury wind turbines plan recommended for approval 8 Cakes survive bakery fire as clean up operation begins 9 Shop thief tried to take advantage of town fire 10 Come up with facts councillor!

Comment

Waltham Abbey 2, Tilbury 0

TILBURY'S perilous position in the lower reaches continues after this disappointing defeat.

Tilbury were missing four key players, including top scorer Kurt Smith, through suspension and it showed in a dismal second half when they were devoid of ideas and attacking intent.

The match had to survive an early evening pitch inspection, but though the ref was worried by the frosty conditions he gave the go-ahead.

There was little to warm up fans from either side in a lack-lustre first half, with Erkan Yusuf going closest for Tilbury with a 22nd minute shot, after being set up by Luke Stanley.

After the break Abbey took control and took the lead on 70 minutes.

They were controversially awarded a penalty for handball, despite getting the ball into the net. Lee White took the spot-kick which was saved by keeper Richard Wray and then played back into the box where White, despite a suspicion of offside finished at the second attempt.

Abbey secured the points with their second goal on 84 minutes through James Elmes.

Tilbury: Richard Wray, Jon Whiteman, Sam Groombridge, Marc Clarey, Jay Taylor, Danny O'Connor, Erkan Yusuf (Greg Tiffen), Jamie Gray, Tom Poole (Chris Stowe), Luke Stanley, James Dwyer (Chris Brown). Subs not used: Martyn Guest, Nathan Philip.

9:41pm Tuesday 4th March 2008

Print

Email this

Comment