Hampton & Richmond to visit Cressing Road - in the First Round Braintree Town have been drawn at home to Hampton & Richmond Borough in the first round of this season's Setanta Shield. The game will take place at Cressing Road on Tuesday, 9th September, with kick-off at 7.45pm. IRON START AT HOME At home to Dorchester followed by - trips to Welling and Maidenhead Braintree Town start their forthcoming 2008/2009 Blue Square South campaign at home to Dorchester Town on Saturday, 9th August, before trips to Welling United on Tuesday, 12th August and Maidenhead United on Saturday, 16th August. The Christmas and New Year holiday matches see us continue our fixtures with near-neighbours Bishop's Stortford, who visit Cressing Road on Boxing Day before the return at Woodside Park on New Years Day. Other interesting fixtures see a visit from AFC Wimbledon and a trip to new-boys Worcester City in September. The full fixture list can be found by hitting the match link above. The opening day's fixtures are as follows: Basingstoke Town v. Hampton & Richmond Borough Bath City v. Welling United Bognor Regis Town v. Worcester City Braintree Town v. Dorchester Town Bromley v. Maidenhead United Fisher Athletic v. Team Bath Hayes & Yeading United v. Chelmsford City Newport County v. AFC Wimbledon St Albans City v. Havant & Waterlooville Thurrock v. Eastleigh Weston-super-Mare v. Bishops Stortford PATTO THRILLED WITH LATEST SIGNING A player Patto has tracked for some time - Wayne gives us options up front Braintree Town manager Lee Patterson gave the Club site his reaction to the signing of former Stevenage striker Wayne O'Sullivan: "When I first came to Braintree I told Lee Harding the Braintree Chairman about him as I had seen him enough to try to bring him in, but he went to Stevenage. I have followed his progress with interest and tried to bring him in on loan twice last season, but it never quite came off. I am really thrilled to have secured Wayne for Braintree as he is an exciting player who can play wide either side of midfield as well as up front. That gives me plenty of options in forward positions, which will be very important as this is an area where we needed to improve. The squad is starting to take shape and I am not ruling out some more signings if the right players become available." FOURTH STRIKER SIGNED Blue Square Premier forward - joins Patto's Iron front line Braintree Town have signed striker Wayne O'Sullivan from Blue Square Premier side Stevenage Borough. 23-year old Wayne started last season with Ryman League Premier Division side Hendon, where he scored 16 goals in just 25 league matches before signing a two-year deal with Peter Taylor at Stevenage in January. Wayne started his career at Arsenal and Exeter. He made a number of Blue Square Premier appearances for Stevenage before being made available for transfer following the recent change of manager at Broadhall Way. LEGAL DISPUTE VICTORY Proceedings withdrawn - and Club costs paid Following his dismissal by Braintree Town FC, Mr Borg initiated legal proceedings against the Club. Mr Borg sought a payment of £3,000 for 'damage to his reputation' and also sought a lump sum payment for his dismissal. The Club are pleased to announce that these proceedings have been successfully defended by Braintree Town FC. All proceedings against the Club have been withdrawn by Mr Borg and Mr Borg has agreed to cover the Club's costs. SEASON TICKET DISCOUNTS The deadline for discounted season tickets - is fast approaching The deadline for securing your discounted season tickets is close of play tomorrow, Sunday, 15th June. The Club Office will be open today, Saturday, 14th June, between 11am and 4pm to accept your applications. Forms will be available, but you can click on the link on the front page to obtain your form to make your application quicker! While the Clubhouse is being refurbished, head for the Board Room and follow the queues! PATTO ADDS TWO MORE STRIKERS Sean Marks from Heybridge and - Dave Bryant from Thurrock switch to Cressing Road Braintree Town manager Lee Patterson has added two further strikers to his first team squad. Sean Marks has signed from Ryman League side Heybridge Swifts. A product of the Heybridge youth and reserve sides, The 21-year old striker played over 170 games for the Scraley Road club after making his first team debut in 2005 and, last season, scored 23 goals in just 45 appearances. He was offered re-engagement by Heybridge but rejected their offer and, instead, opted to sign for Braintree last night (Thursday). Also joining Lee Patterson's first team squad is striker Dave Bryant, who will be 26 next month, from Blue Square South Thurrock. Now living in Braintree, Dave moved to The Hotel in March last year from Ryman League side Aveley, having previously played for Maldon. He forced his way into the first team at Thurrock with a blistering spell of thirteen league goals in just 21 starts - a purple patch that did much to help Thurrock's fine end of season form last season. Manager Lee Patterson was delighted to secure the services of both forwards and told the website: "I am really pleased that both players have accepted our offer to join Braintree. Sean is young and keen to step up into the Conference. Once I found out that Sean had turned down Heybridge's offer of re-engagement I moved pretty quickly to secure him on a contract for Braintree. He wants to develop, and progress, and I believe his style of play will make him a favourite with the Braintree supporters. David Bryant is a local lad who scored a fair few goals at Thurrock in their fine run at the end of last season including 13 in the league. He is a different type of forward to Sean Marks and Gareth Williams and is at his best in and around the 18 yard box where his goal record is very good. I am still working to add a few more new faces over the next month and have held talks with several potential new players. More news when I have it!" STEVE GOOD TESTIMONIAL MATCH Championship side to visit for - Steve Good Testimonial match Braintree Town are to welcome a side from Coca-Cola League Championship Charlton Athletic to Cressing Road on Saturday, 12th July for Steve Good's Testimonial Match, with kick-off at 3pm. The Valley side finished in a mid-table position last season in Championship and admission for the game will be £10 adults and £5 concessions. This fixture concludes Braintree Town's pre-season schedule. MARK JONES TESTIMONIAL MATCH Southend United to visit for - Mark Jones Testimonial match Braintree Town are to welcome Coca-Cola League One side Southend United to Cressing Road on Saturday, 19th July for Mark Jones's Testimonial Match, with kick-off at 3pm. The Roots Hall side finished in a play-off position last season in League One and admission for the game will be £10 adults and £5 concessions. CAMBRIDGE UNITED TO VISIT PRE-SEASON The U's full first team - to visit Cressing Road in August Braintree Town are to welcome Blue Square Premier Play-Off Finalists Cambridge United to Cressing Road for a pre-season friendly match on Friday, 1st August, with kick-off at 7.30pm. The Newmarket Road club have promised to send a full first team for the game and the friendly will provide both U's manager Jimmy Quinn and Iron boss Lee Paterson with a full dress rehersal for the Blue Square season which starts just eight days later. Admission for the game will be £10 adults and £5 concessions. CENTRE-HALF JOINS BRAINTREE Former Colchester and Welling defender - joins Patto at Cressing Road Braintree Town manager Lee Patterson has boosted his defensive options by agreeing terms with former Heybridge Swifts centre-half Ian Wiles for next season. A versatile defender who can play as either a central defender or left back, 27-year old Ian started his career as a youngster with Colchester United before moving on to Scraley Road. Ian then switched to Chelmsford in June 2001 and then Conference South with Welling United two years later. He returned to Heybridge Swifts in the summer of 2005 and was instrumental in their fine runners-up season, behind Braintree, during 2005/06. Iron Manager Lee Patterson told the website: "I am really pleased that Ian has agreed to join us at Braintree. He is a player I tried to bring in last season and another I have admired for a few years. He played in the Conference with Welling and the Southern League Premier with Chelmsford. He is a left sided central defender and can also play at left back so he will be a very good addition." Patto added: "I have also agreed terms with another forward but, as yet, I haven't been able to complete the paperwork so I will keep the supporters up to date once that is organised. There are also several players who will be coming to pre season and a couple of them could be real finds. What's important is they are hungry to prove themselves and earn themselves a deal with us." PATTO SIGNS KEEPER & STRIKER Former Arsenal goalkeeper - and Colchester striker coming to Cressing Road Braintree Town have made their first signings of the close season with former Arsenal and Southend Goalkeeper Craig Holloway and former Colchester United forward Gareth Williams both joining the Club. The Club have agreed terms with 23-year old former Arsenal goalkeeper Craig Holloway. Craig Holloway was at West Ham United's School of Excellence before moving to Highbury in 1995. He went on to become a FA Youth Cup winner in 2000 and 2001 and FA Premier League Academy under-19 League championship winner in 2002. The following season saw Craig named as a first-team substitute for Arsenal in the Premier League against West Bromwich Albion as well as playing in the pre-season tour of Austria. Season 2003/04 saw Craig once again make Arsene Wengers's first team bench as a substitute in the UEFA Champions League match against Valencia, in the Carling Cup match against Rotherham, as well as playing in a number of Arsenal's pre-season first-team games. Craig then had a loan spell with Crawley Town before signing for Farnborough Town in June 2004. The summer of 2005 saw Craig stay at Conference National level when he joined Gravesend & Northfleet in August 2005 before an injury saw him out of the game until recently. Craig is well known to Iron Manager Lee Patterson, having been invited to Cressing Road to assist with his rehabilitation earlier this year, before making a couple of appearances for our Blue Square South rivals Bromley towards the end of last season. Braintree Manager Lee Patterson was delighted with his new goalkeeper: "Craig is still only 23 and has Conference National experience with Farnborough and Gravesend & Northfleet. He was capped by the England non league side whilst with both clubs and is a top drawer keeper. In my opinion he will improve us in that area - it's a key position." Strengthening the Cressing Road forward line is 25-year old former Colchester United striker Gareth Williams. A former Welsh Under-21 International, Gareth began his professional career as a trainee with Crystal Palace in 2001 until, after three years with the Selhurst Park outfit, he moved on to play for the Layer Road club for two seasons. After spells at both Blackpool and Cambridge United, Gareth signed for our Blue Square South rivals Bromley in September 2006 and scored a total of 47 goals in exactly 100 appearances for the Kent club, including twenty-two goals last season. The Iron boss was also pleased with his second signing: "Gareth Williams is a quality player and one I tried to bring in last season on deadline day. His movement is excellent, he links up the play really well and his goal scoring record at Bromley is also impressive." Patto also told the Club site: "I said that I would only sign players who will improve us and I think we have certainly done that with these two lads. I have also agreed terms with a central defender and another forward and I hope to get the paperwork completed later this week. As soon as deals are done we'll let you know." NICKY MORGAN SEEKS LEAGUE RETURN Iron keeper moves on - with our best wishes for the future Leaving Braintree Town is goalkeeper Nicky Morgan who has declined the Club's written offer of re-engagement. Chairman Lee Harding was first to praise the contribution of the former Iron custodian: "Nicky has played a pivotal role in our rise from the Ryman League, as champions, to become regular participants in the Blue Square South play-offs. His record of twenty clean sheets last season says it all really. I believe that behind every well-organised defence is a great goalkeeper and we all know that Nicky saved us, and in fact won us games, time and time again during his 144 games for The Iron. When I discussed his departure from the Club, Nick felt the time was now right for him to return to the professional game and we at Braintree wish him the very best of luck. We hope and pray that Nick will become the next Alex Revell and that he will enjoy a successful career back in the Football League." SIXTH FRIENDLY ADDED FA Trophy holders - to visit Cressing Road in July Braintree Town will entertain FA Trophy holders Ebbsfleet United on Wednesday, 23rd July, with kick-off at 7.45pm. Admission for the match will be £5 adults and £3 concessions. TRIP TO CANVEY BROUGHT FORWARD Trip to the Island - now on Monday, 21st July Having agreed to host FA Trophy holders Ebbsfleet United at Cressing Road on Wednesday, 23rd July, Braintree Town have agreed that their pre-season match at Ryman League Premier Division side Canvey Island, will be brought forward 24 hours to Monday, 21st July, with kick-off at 7.45pm. IPSWICH TOWN XI TO VISIT ON JULY 30 Brad Quinton testimonial game - against Ipswich Town XI Braintree Town will entertain a side from Coca-Cola Championship side Ipswich Town as a testimonial match for first team captain Brad Quinton. The match will take place on Wednesday, 30th July, with kick-off at 7.45pm. Admission for the match will be £10 adults and £5 concessions. THIRD FRIENDLY ANNOUNCED Braintree off to the seaside - to visit The Wellesley Ground Braintree Town have agreed their third pre-season match in preparation for the 2008-2009 campaign. On Saturday, 26th July, The Iron will travel to Ridgeons League Division One side Great Yarmouth Town, with kick-off at 3pm. Further friendlies are currently being discussed and more information will be added when these games are confirmed. The 2008-2009 Blue Square South season starts on Saturday, 9th August, with fixtures expected in early July. PRICE FREEZE AT CRESSING ROAD Season tickets and admission - remain unchanged for 2008-2009 Season ticket and matchday admission prices will remain unchanged for season 2008-2009. Season ticket application forms will be available from the Clubhouse from Saturday, 17th May, with the usual discounts available for season tickets purchased before 15 June. Click on Tickets above for more information. FIRST TWO FRIENDLIES AGREED A visit to old friends and - Blue Square Premier opposition at home Braintree Town have agreed their first two pre-season matches in preparation for the 2008-2009 campaign. On Wednesday, 16th July, The Iron will entertain Blue Square Premier side Grays Athletic at Cressing Road, with kick-off at 7.45pm. Admission for the match will be £5 adults and £3 concessions. On Saturday, 2nd August, The Iron will visit Ryman League Division One North side Bury Town for their final pre-season match. The 2008-2009 Blue Square South season starts on Saturday, 9th August, with fixtures expected in early July. Further friendlies will be announced as and when they are confirmed. PATTO: SUPPORT WAS MAGNIFICENT Terms agreed with players to be retained - and forwards a priority Manager Lee Patterson spoke to the website today about the play off defeat to Eastbourne. He said: "Whilst the aggregate scoreline looks like we have really suffered, those that attended both game know we could have progressed if we had taken our chances. Just like the first game, we started really well and created two great chances with Eugene Ofori and Chris Sullivan both just failing to capitalise when in good positions. Their first goal was frustrating as we were attacking and they broke away and Allan Tait again proving his worth with a great finish. The goal was a big blow as if we had scored the first goal I think the game could have swung in our favour. I brought on Louis Riddle for the hard working Chris Smith and he combined well with Eugene to go clear of the Eastbourne defence, he rounded the keeper, but the ball hit a bobble and his shot flew over the bar. Eastbourne scored the second and third goals very late in the game and I think that was a little harsh on us as the players had given their all over both games. To have reached this stage was a tremendous achievement from where we started back in October and I am convinced if we had a full squad to choose from we could have got through. My congratulations go to Eastbourne for beating us and I wish them well in the final. The support was again magnificent and I would like to thank you all from the player's and myself. At the end of the game I know how disappointed you all were and I will do my utmost to bring you the success you all deserve. Over the last few months I have agreed terms with all of the players I wanted to retain on new contracts and once it is finalised the Club will announce them on the website. I have also been busy during the last week with potential new signings and I have several meetings scheduled in for the next week or two. I have already met with two players who I believe will improve us and I am hopeful to add at least five or six new players in total during the summer. Whilst it would be unfair to mention positions I am looking at, I can say that two or even three new forwards are top of my list and I will be working on that as a priority". WALKING WOUNDED CANNOT TURN THE TIDE Early pressure fails to deliver - as Eastbourne progress to Play-Off Final Braintree Town's play-off hopes came to an end at Eastbourne Borough on Saturday, but not until Lee Patterson's makeshift Iron side had given their all during an enthralling first half. Braintree had the better of the first 45 minutes with both Eugene Ofori and Chris Sullivan having chances to give the visitors the initiative. Eugene Ofori even had the ball in the home net on 35 minutes but the 'goal' was ruled our for an earlier infringement. But despite the Iron possession, it was Allan Tait who finally broke the deadlock four minutes before the interval. Reacting quickly to Braintree pressure on the counter-attack, Eastbourne's Darren Budd released Tait who tucked his shot past Morgan. Lee Patterson introduced substitute Louis Riddle at the interval as Braintree threw players forward. The second half saw the home side have their chances on the counter, while Riddle saw his best chance dip just over the bar after a fine run on 77 minutes. But with the game slipping away and the visitor's injuries taking their toll, the home side added two late goals to complete a flattering final scoreline. While Eastbourne ultimately deserved to progress, the 5-0 aggregate scoreline was harsh on a Braintree side who can now look forward to next season. We wish all connected with the Sussex club the very best of luck in the Play-off final on Thursday. Next up at Cressing Road is the Staff v. Supporters match this coming Wednesday evening, with kick-off at 7.45pm. PATTO: WE'RE STILL VERY MUCH ALIVE First goal will be vital - players will give their all Manager Lee Patterson spoke to the website about the first leg play off defeat at home to Eastbourne Borough. He said: "Performance wise, I thought we started well and up until their first goal I felt we were the better side. We put them under pressure from set plays and when we passed the ball short I thought we were on top. Their goal was a little cruel in that it deflected off of Russell Edwards's leg and wrong footed Nicky Morgan. At half time, the player's were very upbeat and I reiterated that we were only a quarter of the way into the games. Losing Billy Burgess was a big loss, in that he is a threat in the opposition's penalty area. Having said that, Steve Good did really well when he came on. We were in the game and had made their keeper make a couple of good saves. The second goal was through a little indecision, in that Nicky Morgan was exposed with a long punt down the middle, he perhaps hesitated in coming for the ball and it allowed their forward to reach the ball and lift it over his leg. The player's kept at it in a bid to pull a goal back, but once Bradley was sent off for a second yellow it meant we would be a little stretched at times and Eastbourne hit the bar and the post as we hung on. Substitute Louis Riddle forced their keeper into a great save as we tried to pull a goal back and Chris Sullivan was unfortunate when he lifted the ball over the keeper but it was cut out by a backtracking defender. We also had a big shout for a penalty for a handball, but this was waved away by the Referee. We are now at the 'half-time' stage, we go to Eastbourne still very much alive. The first goal will be vital, and the player's will all give their all in a bid to turn things around". IRON TRAIL AT HALF TIME Deflected goal and breakaway - give Iron big challenge at Eastbourne Braintree Town entertained Blue Square South runners-up Eastbourne Borough at Cressing Road on Tuesday evening in the first leg of the Promotion Play-off Semi-Final and were beaten by two goals to nil. The result doesn't fully reflect the game however. The Iron started brightly and both Brad Quinton and Chris Sullivan saw half chances go begging before Allan Tait gave the Sussex club a fortunate lead on 33 minutes with a wickedly deflected goal. The visitors could have extended their lead early in the second half as they hit both the post and crossbar and finally did add a second on 68 minutes when Tait broke free of the Braintree defence before guiding the ball passed the stranded Nicky Morgan. Braintree's efforts to get back into the game were not helped when skipper Brad Quinton was dismissed for two cautions, but continued to take the game to the visitors despite having just the ten men. Louis Riddle and Chris Sullivan created quality openings but both went unrewarded. So the game finished with Eastbourne celebrating but the tie is, of course, only at half-time. The second leg will be at Eastbourne on Saturday, with kick-off at 3pm. PATTO PLEASED FOR EVERYONE We grew as the game progressed - the players deserve enormous credit Manager Lee Patterson spoke to the website today about yesterday's 1-0 win against Eastbourne Borough and looks forward to the play offs. He said: "Although we started a little nervously, we grew as the game progressed. Nicky Morgan made a vital save to keep it at 0-0 like he has done all season. At half time, I knew that Eastleigh were losing, which very much kept alive our chances of making a play off spot. We scored quite quickly in the second half after a great run from Chris Sullivan set up Adrian Deane for his first goal for the Club. Being only one goal up can make the team drop deep, but we defended really well and Ryan Moran's goal line clearance was superb to ensure we got the three points. I knew Eastleigh were 4-1 down so when the whistle went it meant we had achieved our goal. The players deserve enormous credit for getting the Club into the play offs and I am really pleased for everyone connected with the Club. We now host Eastbourne again on Tuesday night and I am sure this will be an even tougher game as they will have one or two different players on view. Losing Lee Burns is a big blow as his workrate and enthusiasm will be missed, but we will cope as we have when losing key players in the past. The support on Saturday was once again terrific and I hope it will be the same again on Tuesday night." PATTO TAKES IRON INTO PLAY-OFFS Early Morgan save pivotal - as Adrian Deane nets winner Braintree Town secured a place in the end of season Blue Square South Promotion Play-Offs following Saturday's single-goal victory against visitors Eastbourne Borough at Cressing Road. The Iron made a nervous start and keeper Nicky Morgan had to be at his best in the opening minutes to deny the Sussex club and early lead. But gradually the home side grew in confidence and Lee Burns saw a half chance skip wide of the upright before suffering an injury on 27 minutes. After the break, Braintree looked livelier and scored the vital goal on 48 minutes. Chris Sullivan broke down the right, looked up and set up the waiting Adrian Deane who drove the ball home from the edge of the box. The Iron had a couple of chances to extend their lead but had to be grateful to a goal-line clearance from Ryan Moran on 86 minutes to deny an equaliser after Eastbourne had hit the bar. With other results going our way, Braintree Town finished in fifth place in the final table (see right) and now meet runners-up Eastbourne Borough in the two-legged Play-Off Semi-Final. The first leg will be at Cressing Road on Tuesday evening, 29th April, with kick-off at 7.45pm. The return will be at Eastbourne on Saturday, 3rd May, with kick-off at 3pm. WELL DONE PATTO! CONGRATULATIONS TO BRAD, BILL & EUGENE 100 up for Eugene, 200 for Bill - and Brad is Supporters Player of the Year Saturday's 1-0 victory over Eastbourne Borough was memorable for a number of reasons. First of all captain Brad Quinton was awarded with the Supporters Club's Player of the Year award prior to the kick-off, in recognition of another superb season for the popular midfield player. Then both Billy Burgess and Eugene Ofori hit personal appearance milestones, with Bill making his 200th appearance for the Club and Eugene coming on for his 100th appearance. Well done one and all! PATTO LOOKS FORWARD TO SATURDAY Enjoyed a lot of possession at Dorchester - and the support was terrific Manager Lee Patterson spoke to the website this morning about Tuesday evening's 1-0 win at Dorchester and looks forward to Saturday's final league game with Eastbourne Borough. He said: "It was a hard fought win on Tuesday against a side that perhaps played with no pressure after being relegated on Saturday. I thought we played well in the first half and enjoyed a lot of possession. At the start of the second half Chris Sullivan had a great chance to give us the lead with a one on one with their goalkeeper, unfortunately the ball slipped past the post. Our goal was an own goal as their central defender headed into the top corner after Russell Edwards put him under pressure. After the goal, I felt we relaxed a bit too much and sat a little deep. This gave Dorchester some possession and we had to dig deep and defend as a team to make sure we got the points. Despite this possession, Nicky Morgan was virtually untroubled in our goal and the three points keeps alive our hopes of a top 5 finish. With Bishop's Stortford losing at Welling it now leaves five clubs chasing two places: Fisher, Eastleigh, Newport, Braintree and Bath. I am sure you have like me worked out all the permutations. Whatever happens elsewhere, we have to win to stand a chance. The support on Tuesday night was terrific for a long away trip, I hope all of our fans come out in force on Saturday and get behind the team." IRON KEEP PLAY-OFF HOPES ALIVE Own-goal secures the three points - at relegated Dorchester Braintree Town made the long, long journey down to already relegated Dorchester Town for their penultimate Blue Square South fixture on Tuesday evening and came home from their 400-mile mid-week trip with their play-off hopes still very much intact having won by the only goal of the game. Lining up against a seemingly makeshift home side, Braintree dominated the first forty-five minutes and only a combination of heroic defending and wayward finishing saw the interval reached goal-less as the visitors' quality possession told. After the break Iron continued to push forward and were finally rewarded on 53 minutes. A Micky Shinn corner was launched into the home penalty area and home captain Alex Browne matched Russ Edwards leap before heading past his own keeper into the top right hand corner. Thereafter the home side came more into the game, but the Iron defence suffered few scares. Indeed, it looked like Russ Edwards had doubled Braintree's lead on 84 minutes when his shot from the edge of the box was scooped out of the home goal having crossed the goal-line but neither the match referee nor his assistant saw the 'goal'. The last few minutes saw Iron comfortably wind down the clock to secure the three points that keeps the Club's play-off hopes alive. Braintree Town's last Blue Square South match of the season is this coming Saturday at home to runners-up Eastbourne Borough - a game The Iron will have to win and hope that other results go in their favour to secure a place in the following Tuesday's play-off semi-final first leg. PATTO CAN'T FAULT THE PLAYERS They gave their all - but there's still a chance for us Manager Lee Patterson spoke to the club website about Saturday's 1-1 draw with Thurrock. He said: "The late equaliser was hard to take as we were actually attacking. We allowed runners from Thurrock to get into our penalty area which is very disappointing. Once we were in front through a great strike from Michael Shinn, I thought that goal might be just enough for the points as it seemed that type of game. I did say to the players at half time that we needed to score again as only one goal leaves you vulnerable for a mistake. But I can't fault the players at all, as they all gave their all in an effort to get the win that we needed. They were all on the floor in the dressing room after the game knowing we had missed out on a great opportunity to win the game. The results were all bizarre where a lot of the chasing pack all missed a chance to secure a play off spot. There is still a chance for us, but we now need a few teams to slip up elsewhere, along with us winning our remaining two games to gate-crash 5th place. For me, we need to do that as if sides do make mistakes, we are in a position to capitalise next Saturday. The support we had Saturday was tremendous, I am just sorry to have sent you home disappointed. We need to win on Tuesday night and we will then know what's needed in our final game."
The Friendlies ... | Sat. 12th July (ko 3pm) Steve Good Testimonial Charlton Athletic XI (Home) Wed. 16th July (ko 7.45pm) Pre-Season Friendly Grays Athletic (Home) Sat. 19th July (ko 3pm) Mark Jones Testimonial Southend United (Home) Mon. 21st July (ko 7.45pm) Pre-Season Friendly Canvey Island (Away) Wed. 23rd July (ko 7.45pm) Pre-Season Friendly Ebbsfleet United (Home) Sat. 26th July (ko 3pm) Pre-Season Friendly Great Yarmouth Town (Away) Wed. 30th July (ko 7.45) Brad Quinton Testimonial Ipswich Town XI (Home) Fri. 1st August (ko 7.30) Pre-Season Friendly Cambridge United (Home) Sat. 2nd August (ko 3pm) Pre-Season Friendly Bury Town (Away)  
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