Post by romfordkev on Nov 4, 2008 17:50:22 GMT
Founded in April, 1969, EAST THURROCK UNITED FC a.k.a "THE ROCKS" play their home games at ROOKERY HILL in CORRINGHAM.
Currently plying their trade in RYMAN DIVISION 1 NORTH, they play to an average home gate of 138* - in a ground supposedly capable of holding 4000 (100 seated, 1000 covered).
*( as at 4/11/08)
East Thurrock are yet another example of "Thames Estuary" clubs that, against all odds, seem to survive year in, year out on limited resources.
Visitors to Rookery Hill are probably well advised to visit the Bull Inn for pre match refreshment - across the road and next to the church( as seen in photos) rather than "chance it" in the clubhouse without some sort of innoculation programme.
Here are a couple snaps, which were taken at the end of the 2006/07 season, when they hosted a rampant AFC Wimbledon.
THE MAIN STAND - VIEWED FROM BEHIND THE GOAL AS THE MASS RANKS OF "WOMBLE" FANS EXIT THE GROUND AFTER A RESOUNDING WIN.
THE MAIN STAND VIEWED FROM THE COVERED STAND ON THE FAR SIDE - IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CLUBHOUSE, WHICH IS ACCESSED FROM OUTSIDE IN THE CAR PARK.
AND STILL THEY FILE OUT - THROUGH THE ONE AND ONLY TURNSTILE!!
THE HOME DUGOUT AND COVERED STAND - AND TERRIBLE PLAYING SURFACE!!
THE TWO SMALL COVERED TERRACES EITHER SIDE OF THE GOAL - IT'S LIKE WATCHING A GAME FROM A BUS STOP!!
Currently plying their trade in RYMAN DIVISION 1 NORTH, they play to an average home gate of 138* - in a ground supposedly capable of holding 4000 (100 seated, 1000 covered).
*( as at 4/11/08)
East Thurrock are yet another example of "Thames Estuary" clubs that, against all odds, seem to survive year in, year out on limited resources.
Visitors to Rookery Hill are probably well advised to visit the Bull Inn for pre match refreshment - across the road and next to the church( as seen in photos) rather than "chance it" in the clubhouse without some sort of innoculation programme.
Here are a couple snaps, which were taken at the end of the 2006/07 season, when they hosted a rampant AFC Wimbledon.
THE MAIN STAND - VIEWED FROM BEHIND THE GOAL AS THE MASS RANKS OF "WOMBLE" FANS EXIT THE GROUND AFTER A RESOUNDING WIN.
THE MAIN STAND VIEWED FROM THE COVERED STAND ON THE FAR SIDE - IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CLUBHOUSE, WHICH IS ACCESSED FROM OUTSIDE IN THE CAR PARK.
AND STILL THEY FILE OUT - THROUGH THE ONE AND ONLY TURNSTILE!!
THE HOME DUGOUT AND COVERED STAND - AND TERRIBLE PLAYING SURFACE!!
THE TWO SMALL COVERED TERRACES EITHER SIDE OF THE GOAL - IT'S LIKE WATCHING A GAME FROM A BUS STOP!!
Some of those little clubs are absolute diamonds to visit Dave.