Please With Response - 26th August

Managers Peter Foley and Darren McNamara have been pleased with the response from their squad during the very early stages of season.

Foley stated “As I said recently we are still getting to know the squad, we are probably 3-4 games behind the other teams in Division 1 West. In our first game of the season we gifted 2 goals to Winterbourne in the 1st half, the team showed fantastic spirit in the second half to grab a point which we thoroughly deserved, without the 2 errors we would have been good value for the win. Against Letcombe we had several good chances early in the first half hitting the post and bar, the Letcombe keeper also made some outstanding saves, all this was to no avail as another defensive mistake we made was punished, football can be cruel at times”.

Easington have a full strength squad to select from for the home game this Saturday against Purton with the exception of Richard Trigg who injured his knee in the warm up against Letcombe last Saturday

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Easington Squad…Dixon, Meadows, Earl, Lowe, Twigg, Hastie, Nicholls, McGovern, Kirby, Reeves, Brown, Goddard, Source, Howkins, Feaver, Foley, Watkin, McNamara

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Sports Up Against It - 24th August

Easington's starting eleven at Letcombe last Saturday was disrupted with an injury to Richard Trigg in the pre-match warm up.

“Triggy was man of the match last week". Commented Easington manager Peter Foley about the previous drawn game with Winerbourne. "His overall contribution last Saturday was tremendous, he has stepped up from local football, his decision making on the ball shows ability that suggests this level is well within his capabilities, he was a big loss and a major disruption to the progress and preparation we had put in during the week, these things happen in the game and you have to adapt”.

Easington are working hard to sign players to strengthen their squad and continue with the preparation for the home game with Purton this Saturday, a game which they expect to very tough.

A New Start at Sports!! - 13th August

New managers at Easington Sports Peter Foley and Darren McNamara are looking forward to the season ahead.

“To say pre-season has been difficult would be a major understatement”, Foley commented. “Darren and I were only appointed as Managers at the beginning of July and before we had time to catch our breath we were straight into training and games. We then had to postpone games due to pitches not being available and have then struggled to find a settled team with players being unavailable for a variety of reasons”.

Easington have retained a good percentage of the squad from last season including highly rated and last years top scorer striker Steve Howkins. “Steve has been courted by several clubs at a higher level but feels that the club under the new management is heading in the right direction”, Foley also added “We have added real quality to the squad by with Alex Feaver and my son Tom from Ardley United, Richard Trigg, Jacob Goddard, Robbie Brown and Matt Dixon, returning to the club are James Hastie and Chris Kirby. Darren is recovering well from his recent groin operation; he will add his extensive experience to the playing side as I feel that even at 37 he is more than capable of making a positive effect on the pitch at this level."

Easington are also extremely delighted to appoint Hayley McDowell as club physio and retain Andy Bedding as reserve manager, they will add great value to the club. The club are working hard to raise funds and are looking for sponsors, including programme advertising, advertising boards at Addison Road, player sponsors and first and reserve sponsors.

Easington Looking For Pre-season AWAY Matches - 3rd July

The new management Team at Easington Sports FC, Peter Foley and Darren McNamara, have asked as to the availability of any away friendly dates with other clubs. If you have a date contact 'Sports Secretary Neil B Clarke, 01295 276880 (H) 07789 751488 neilclarke1@talktalk.net