PREVIEW: Thurrock FC v The Blues

Last updated : 12 July 2008 By Shrimpers24

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Steve Mildenhall should make his debut in front of the sticks today as well as appearances by Captain Adam, The Moose, Nicky Bailey, Lee Barnard and James Walker who were not involved in last night's goaless draw at Canvey.

Steve Mildenhall, Yeovil Town goalkeeper.

Will Mildenhall be seen in a Blue shirt for the first time this afternoon?

Thurrock FC play in the Blue Square Conference South. They were founded as recently as April 1985 but until the start of the season 2003-04 they played under the name of Purfleet Football Club.

Upon their formation Purfleet entered the Reserve Division of the Essex Senior League in 1985 and spent one season in that division before progressing to the Senior Division. Three seasons later in 1988, the club won the ESL title and successfully applied for promotion to the Isthmian League, being placed in Division Two North. Purfleet made its mark on the Isthmian League fairly quickly in the early 90s, rising to the Premier Division after two promotions in three years beginning in 1991-92. The club then remained in the Premier Division with varying success for a decade. After finishing 3rd in 2003-04, Thurrock, as they were now, qualified for the newly formed Conference South. In the club's first season in that league, Thurrock qualified for the promotion playoffs but were knocked out by Eastbourne Borough.

Prices:
Adults - £8, Concessions - £5, Children under 16 - £1 (free with a full paying adult)

Club Records:
Best league performance: 3rd in Conference South, 2004-05
Best FA Cup performance: 1st round proper, 2003-04, 2004-05
Best FA Trophy performance: 4th round 2004-05
Best FA Vase performance: 4th round, 1990-91

Honours:
Essex Senior League Champions: 1987-88
Essex Senior League Cup: 1987-88, 1988-89
Isthmian League Division Two North Runner-Up: 1988-89
Isthmian League Division Two Champions: 1991-92
Isthmian League Division One Runner-Up: 1993-94
Essex Senior Cup: 2003-04, 2004-05
Isthmian League Cup: 2003-04

Directions:
M25 to junction 31 9exit after tolls - left hand lane at tunnel), third exit at next roundabout (Ship Lane), ground on the right about 200 yards down (next to the Thurrock Hotel).