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ENGLISH FOOTBALL INTRODUCES NEW GUIDANCE FOR HEADING AHEAD OF 2021-22 SEASON

English football will introduce heading guidance across every level of the professional and amateur game from the start of the 2021-22 season. The new guidance, which is specifically focused on training sessions where the majority of heading occurs, has been designed to meet the requirements of each level of English...

ESBFL – COVID Cup – (Revised Draw)

COVID CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2021 / 2022. FIRST ROUND (32 TEAMS) F1. HIGH RODING FC V. DEDHAM OLD BOYS FC F2. HEDINGHAMS UNITED FC RESERVES V. PRETTYGATE AFC F3. GAS RECREATION FC RESERVES V. SPORTING REBELS FC F4. TIPTREE HEATH FC RESERVES V. ABBEY FIELDS...

ESBFL – Tommy Thompson Cup – (Revised Draw)

TOMMY THOMPSON KNOCK-OUT CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2021 / 2022. PRELIMINARY ROUND (18 TEAMS) P1. LITTLE OAKLEY FC “A V. DEDHAM OLD BOYS FC RESERVES P2. BOXTED LODGERS FC V. GAS RECREATION FC RESERVES P3. CAVENDISH FC RESERVES V. FC CLACTON “A” P4. THORPE ATHLETIC FC V. TAVERN...

ESBFL – Reserve Cup Draw – (No Change)

RESERVE KNOCK-OUT CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2021 / 2022. FIRST ROUND (26 TEAMS) (6 BYES) F1. WEST BERGHOLT FC RESERVES V. BYE F2. STANWAY PEGASUS FC RESERVES V. BYE F3. TOLLESBURY FC RESERVES V. RAMSEY & MISTLEY FC RESERVES F4. GREAT BENTLEY FC RESERVES V. BYE F5. ...

ESBFL – KO Cup Draw – (No Change)

KNOCK-OUT CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2021 / 2022. FIRST ROUND (57 TEAMS) (7 BYES) F1. BRIGHTLINGSEA TOWN FC V. RAMSEY & MISTLEY FC F2. DUNMOW TOWN FC V. FC CLACTON RESERVES F3. STANWAY ROVERS FC Under 23’s V. BYE F4. DOVERCOURT ROVERS FC V. SHRUB END...

ESBFL – “2nd REVISION” Constitution for Season 2021 / 2022

APPENDIX “B” – ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: (18 TEAMS) ALRESFORD COLNE RANGERS FC BARNSTON AFC BRANTHAM ATHLETIC FC RESERVES CHELMSFORD CITY FC RESERVES COLNE ATHLETIC FC DEDHAM OLD BOYS FC DUNMOW TOWN FC EARLS COLNE FC FELIXSTOWE & WALTON UNITED FC Under 23’s GAS RECREATION...

ECFA – Club & League Update

Club & League Update Our Coach Education team would like to share the attached update, which provides an overview of recent changes to coaching courses, as well as information about our new Coach Development Programme. We’d appreciate your support by circulating to all coaches/managers, as well as those who are...

ESBFL – COVID Cup Draw for 2021 / 2022

ESSEX AND SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE (31 teams) COVID CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2021 / 2022. FIRST ROUND (31 TEAMS) (1 BYE) F1. HIGH RODING FC V. BYE F2. HEDINGHAMS UNITED FC RESERVES V. PRETTYGATE AFC F3. GAS RECREATION FC RESERVES V. SPORTING REBELS FC F4. TIPTREE...

ESBFL – Tommy Thompson Cup Draw for 2021 / 2022

ESSEX AND SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE. (41 Teams) TOMMY THOMPSON KNOCK-OUT CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2021 / 2022. PRELIMINARY ROUND (18 TEAMS) P1. LITTLE OAKLEY FC “A V. DEDHAM OLD BOYS FC RESERVES P2. BOXTED LODGERS FC V. GAS RECREATION FC RESERVES P3. CAVENDISH FC RESERVES V. FC CLACTON...

ESBFL – Reserve KO Cup Draw for 2021 / 2022

ESSEX AND SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE (26 teams) RESERVE KNOCK-OUT CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2021 / 2022. FIRST ROUND (26 TEAMS) (6 BYES) F1. WEST BERGHOLT FC RESERVES V. BYE F2. STANWAY PEGASUS FC RESERVES V. BYE F3. TOLLESBURY FC RESERVES V. RAMSEY & MISTLEY FC RESERVES F4. ...

ESBFL – KO Cup Draw for 2021 / 2022

ESSEX AND SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE (57 teams) KNOCK-OUT CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2021 / 2022. FIRST ROUND (57 TEAMS) (7 BYES) F1. BRIGHTLINGSEA TOWN FC V. RAMSEY & MISTLEY FC F2. DUNMOW TOWN FC V. FC CLACTON RESERVES F3. STANWAY ROVERS FC Under 23’s V. BYE...

UPDATE ON GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL AHEAD OF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS EASING

The FA has provided an update on ‘non-elite’ football in advance of Step 4 of the Government’s roadmap. On Monday 19 July, England will move to Step 4 of its roadmap in easing COVID-19 restrictions. This means that almost all legal restrictions of social contact will be removed. However, the...

ESBFL – “REVISED” Constitution for Season 2021 / 2022

APPENDIX “B” – ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: (18 TEAMS) ALRESFORD COLNE RANGERS FC BARNSTON AFC BRANTHAM ATHLETIC FC RESERVES CHELMSFORD CITY FC RESERVES COLNE ATHLETIC FC DEDHAM OLD BOYS FC EARLS COLNE FC FELIXSTOWE & WALTON UNITED FC Under 23’s GAS RECREATION FC GREAT BENTLEY...

ESBFL – Constitution for Season 2021 / 2022

ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE APPENDIX “B” PREMIER DIVISION: (18 TEAMS) ALRESFORD COLNE RANGERS FC BARNSTON AFC BRANTHAM ATHLETIC FC RESERVES CHELMSFORD CITY FC RESERVES COLNE ATHLETIC FC DEDHAM OLD BOYS FC EARLS COLNE FC FELIXSTOWE & WALTON UNITED FC Under 23’s GAS RECREATION FC GREAT BENTLEY FC...

ESBFL – New Clubs & New Teams for Season 2021/2022

CONSTITUTION 2021 / 2022 APPENDIX “A” NEW MEMBER / APPLICANT CLUBS (7): AFC PRETTYGATE (Division 3) CHELMSFORD CITY FC RESERVES (Premier Division) FIFTEEN DEGREES FC (Division 2) GREAT BRADFORDS FC (Division 5) HIGH RODING FC (Division 5) ROMAN ROVERS FC (Division 5) TAVERN FC (Division 3) NEW RESERVE TEAMS (5)...

URGENT – AGM requirements – ACTION required NOW!

This is an urgent message from the Hon Secretary, Alison Stanford. The ESBFL has had less than 50% of clubs send me the details of their delegates for the AGM. (Tuesday 29th June 2021) I will only send a link to those clubs who have responded with the name and...

Take the Sudden Cardiac Arrest course on The Boot Room

Make sure you’re prepared. Take the Sudden Cardiac Arrest course on The Boot Room We would like to remind clubs about the Sudden Cardiac Arrest course available freely on the Boot Room. Unfortunately, a sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone. This learning is designed to help you to recognise...

ESBFL – New Club – 15 Degrees FC, seek pre-season friendlies

15 Degrees FC, a new Saturday Club seeking to join the ESBFL next season are looking for additional pre-season friendlies. To date the following dates are BOOKED: Saturday 10th July., Saturday 31st July and Friday 6th August 2021 but if any Clubs / Teams are wanting friendlies and are available...

Brian Tatum – Funeral details (18/06/2021)

Brian Tatum’s funeral service will be held at Bury St Edmunds Crematorium on Friday 18th June at 11.00am. Sadly, COVID rules apply with a limited attendance, so we are not able to attend in person however, Dick Degville has been invited to represent the ESBFL. The funeral can be viewed...

ESBFL – Tommy Thompson Cup Final – 2020/2021

TOMMY THOMPSON CUP FINAL – SEASON 2020 / 2021. HATFIELD PEVEREL FC RESERVES: 4. BARNSTON AFC RESERVES: 2. Date: Tuesday 1st June 2021. Venue: The Royal Oak, Dovercourt. Firstly, apologies for their being no match report for the Reserve Knock-Out Cup played on Monday and won by Stanway...

ESBFL – AGM – Tuesday 29th June 2021

Please note that the Annual General Meeting of the ESBFL will be held on Tuesday 29th June 2021 at Stanway Rovers FC. Start is 7:30pm. This AGM has been moved from its original date of Thursday 10th June 2021, owing to the expected, but not confirmed lifting of COVID-19 restrictions...

ESBFL – Knock-Out Cup Final – 2020/2021

KNOCK-OUT CUP FINAL – SEASON 2020 / 2021. WHITE NOTLEY FC: 1. COLNE ATHLETIC FC: 3. Date: Saturday 29th May 2021. Venue: War Memorial Ground, Little Oakley. It would have been normal for our League Chairman, Brian Tatum to welcome everyone to this, one of many cup finals...

ESBFL – CUP FINALS 2020 / 2021 – Updated

KNOCK-OUT CUP FINAL 2020 / 2021 SATURDAY 29Th MAY 2021 KICK-OFF: 3pm WHITE NOTLEY FC v. COLNE ATHLETIC FC VENUE: LITTLE OAKLEY FC ENTRANCE: £5 / £3 CONCESSIONS RESERVE KNOCK-OUT CUP FINAL 2020 / 2021 MONDAY 31st MAY 2021 KICK-OFF: 11am STANWAY PEGASUS FC RESERVES v. GREAT BENTLEY FC RESERVES...

ESBFL – COVID PLATE FINAL – SEASON 2020 / 2021.

ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE FELSTED ROVERS AFC. 1. WORMINGFORD WANDERERS FC: 0. Date: Thursday 27th May 2021. Venue: War Memorial Ground, Little Oakley. Once again for an ESBFL Cup Final this season, there was a minute’s silence for Brian Tatum, ESBFL Chairman who sadly passed-away last...

ESBFL – COVID CUP FINAL – SEASON 2020 / 2021.

COVID CUP FINAL – SEASON 2020 / 2021. STANWAY ROVERS FC RESERVES: 1. DUNMOW TOWN FC: 8 Date: Tuesday 25th May 2021. Venue: War Memorial Ground, Little Oakley. Once again for an ESBFL Cup Final this season, there was a minute’s silence for Brian Tatum, ESBFL Chairman who...

ESBFL – KNOCK-OUT CUP FINAL – SEASON 2019 / 2020.

EARLS COLNE FC: 2 (2). LAWFORD LADS FC: 3 (2). (AET) Date: Friday 21st May 2021. Venue: War Memorial Ground, Little Oakley. It would have been normal for our League Chairman, Brian Tatum to welcome everyone to this, one of many cup finals to be played over the...

Sad News – Brian Tatum – ESBFL Chairman

It is with the deepest regret that we must advise that Brian Tatum passed away peacefully yesterday. Brian has been a stalwart in the Border League and local football for many years. He has been our Chairman and guided the league to its ever growing success. He will be greatly...

SOCIAL MEDIA – Use responsibly or not at all! (REMINDER)

Despite the ESBFL’s polite request dated 20th September 2020 and various incidences “nipped-in-the-bud” since then, there still remains a small faction of “Social Media” users who continue with inappropriate comments about Clubs / Teams / Players / Officials. Once again, this week and not for the first time this season,...

Season 2021 / 2021 – Constitution – New Clubs / Teams!

Once again this season the ESBFL has seen an unprecedented number of approaches for New Clubs / New teams wishing to join the Competition with just two Clubs, to date, having given notice of withdrawing their team / teams. There has also been a number enquiries that have now been...

17/05/2021 – LATEST GUIDANCE FOR NON-ELITE FOOTBALL IN STEP 3 OF THE GOVERNMENT’S ROADMAP

On Monday 17 May, as part of the next step of the Government’s roadmap out of national lockdown, there will be further changes to the restrictions on ‘non-elite’ football. Our guidance has therefore been updated to reflect this. The key changes to note are in relation to spectators, indoor hospitality...

Social Media boycott – Weekend of Action 30 April – 3 May

We have just announced a collective Weekend of Action between 30 April – 3 May, which will include a social media boycott across football, in an aim to raise awareness of the issues surrounding online abuse and highlight the greater preventative measures required by social media platforms to stop online...

17/04/2021 – HRH Prince Philip – Kick-Off times will be 15:01, after a minutes silence.

In respect for HRH Prince Philip’s funeral tomorrow, kick off times for any matches involving Border League clubs (except the 2 at Hatfield Peverel which in any case fall outside the times) will be 15:01. The National minutes silence at 15:00 hours tomorrow will be observed at all matches. Clubs...

West Bergholt FC – Sad News – Mick Bell

It is with great sadness that West Bergholt FC announce the death, on Sunday afternoon, of Michael Bell, Club Chairman. This has been a great shock to all at West Bergholt FC and more information will follow in due course

NLS Restructure, Step 4 to 6

Dear Leagues,NLS Restructure, Step 4 to 6As you will be aware, following the curtailment of the 2020/21 league season for Steps 3-6 of the NationalLeague System, the Alliance and Leagues Committees (‘the Committees’) announced that they wouldconsider the feasibility of undertaking the restructure at Steps 4-6 (which was intended to...

HRH Prince Philip – A Minutes silence

The league are saddened to learn of the passing of HRH Prince Philip this morning. We would request that all Clubs and Officials observe a minutes silence before tomorrow’s fixtures in remembrance. We would also ask you to be respectful of the current COVID guidelines as it does feel as...

FA – Update on Grassroots Football wef 12/04/2021.

The Government has confirmed that on Monday 12 April we will enter step two of the roadmap. Our guidance has therefore been updated to reflect the changes to national restrictions. The key changes to note are in relation to spectators, use of changing rooms and outdoor hospitality. Please note that...

ESBFL – Resumption of Football – 10/04/2021

The ESBFL competition will resume in earnest from this Saturday 10th April 2021 with matches being played in both the “Knock Out Cup” and “Reserve Knock-Out Cup”.The Registration and Transfer of players is now closed (31st March), as per Rule, so no player can be “Signed On Match Day” nor...

Kelvedon Social FC – Sad News – Henry Curran

Sad news from Kelvedon Social FC to report the passing of Henry Curran. A true gentleman who was a big part of KFSC for many years and one of those people who would do anything for you and the Club. Thoughts are with your family Rest In Peace Henry

An update on the return of outdoor grassroots football – 24/03/2021

The FA has provided an update on the return of outdoor grassroots football and support available to clubs across the grassroots football community. On Monday 29 March, as part of the next stage of the Government’s roadmap out of national lockdown, outdoor sports facilities can open, and organised outdoor football...

ESBFL – Tommy Thompson Cup draw – REVISED

ESSEX AND SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE. (37 Teams) TOMMY THOMPSON KNOCK-OUT CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2020 / 2021. PRELIMINARY ROUND (20 TEAMS) P1. FC CLACTON “A” V. HEDINGHAMS UNITED FC RESERVES P2. NEW FIELD FC V. FELSTED ROVERS AFC P3. LANGHAM LODGERS FC V. BRIGHTLINGSEA TOWN FC P4. DEDHAM OLD...

ESBFL – Reserve Cup draw – REVISED

ESSEX AND SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE (21 teams) RESERVE KNOCK-OUT CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2020 / 2021. FIRST ROUND (21 TEAMS) (11 BYES) F1. CAVENDISH FC RESERVES V. COLNE ATHLETIC FC RESERVES F2. GOSFIELD UNITED FC RESERVES V. BYE F3. OYSTER FC RESERVES V. BYE F4. ...

ESBFL – KO Cup draw – REVISED

ESSEX AND SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE (51 teams) KNOCK-OUT CUP DRAW FOR SEASON 2020 / 2021. FIRST ROUND (51 TEAMS) (13 BYES) F1. LAWFORD LADS FC V. BYE F2. LITTLE CLACTON FC V. LANGHAM LODGERS FC F3. SUDBURY SPORTS FC V. HEDINGHAMS UNITED FC F4. HARWICH...

Resumption of ESBFL “CUP” fixtures w.e.f. 10th April 2021

The following 9 teams have decided not to continue with this season and will not participate in any more league activity for the time being: Boxted Lodgers FC First and Reserves (KO Cup / Reserve Cup & Tommy Thompson Cup)Brantham Athletic FC Reserves and A (KO Cup / Reserve Cup...

SPECTATORS – Return of Grassroots Football w.e.f. 03rd April 2021

The current understanding of the guidance to be published this week is that no spectators will be permitted in adult football during the initial phase of the resumption of grassroots football, so the League and Clubs should publicise that no spectators are permitted on web-sites and social media and Clubs...

Update on the return of Grassroots football from 29th March 2021

As part of the next stage of the Government’s roadmap out of national lockdown, outdoor sports facilities can open, and organised outdoor sport can take place.This means that from Monday 29th March, organised outdoor football, following all FA and government protocols, can take place.Organised outdoor disability football can currently take...

ESBFL – Season 2010/2021 continuance – Voting Results.

Message from Hon Secretary, ESBFL: I have now had votes from the vast majority of clubs. The results are as follows: Option 1 – 47 votes 66%Option 2 – 12 votes 16%Option 3 – 13 votes 18% So an overwhelming vote for Option 1. This therefore means that we will...

Safeguarding Children in football

I want to personally thank you and your committee for your hard work and resilience, in what has – and continues to be – an exceptionally challenging season with all the impact Covid-19 has had on our great game. We know from speaking with many people within leagues and clubs...

WHOLE GAME SYSTEM “WGS” down-time 10th-17th March 2021.

PLAYER REGISTRATION DOWNTIME: 10-17 MARCH 2021 Due to the rollout of the new Player Registration Portals, Player Registration via Whole Game System will be unavailable from the 10th March to the 17th March. During this time users will be unable to access the Player Registration tab, but all other Whole Game...

COVID-19 Update – Possible return to football!

Following the Prime Ministers announcements today it looks like there will be the opportunity to return to football after 29 March 2021. At this moment I have no information from either the FA or ECFA but expect there will be clear guidance as we had before on being COVID safe....

Sad news – Bernie Sanach – Wormingford Wanderers FC

Brian Jones, Secretary of Wormingford Wanderers FC says: I am sorry to have to tell you about the death of Bernie Sanach – currently Fixture Secretary of Wormingford Wanderers FC. Over the years Bernie has performed a number of roles within our Club (mainly as Chairman) – this after many...

Tim Gooch was President of Little Oakley Football Club

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “larger than life” football club president, who died suddenly at the age of 62. Tim Gooch, who suffered a heart attack, was a linchpin of Little Oakley Football Club and first joined the Memorial Ground side in 1983. He became a key figure behind...

COVID-19 : TIER 4 > ESBFL suspended.

With the escalation of our entire area into Tier 4 this is just to confirm that all ESBFL fixtures for the time being will be suspended. We will be in touch again as soon as there is any change in the situation. In the meantime on behalf of the League...

ESBFL – Round –Up 19th December 2020. (JC)

Essex & Suffolk Round Up 19th December 2020. The League program was once again hit with postponements due to COVID–19 restrictions, but due to some matches being re arranged on Friday, 24 games nevertheless went ahead. The League would like to take this opportunity to thank Clubs for their co-operation...

19/12/2020 – REPORT – University of Essex {Students Union} FC versus Ramsey & Mistley FC

ESSEX & SUFFOLK BORDER FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION THREE. UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX (STUDENTS UNION) FC: 2. RAMSEY & MISTLEY FC: 1. Date: Saturday 19th December 2020. Venue: Essex University Estate, Wivenhoe. Another Saturday, the correct day for football, another day that could lead us all to new experiences and challenges...

COVID-19 – Latest FA statement – 19th December 2020

ESBFL – It will come as no surprise to most of you but can we be clear what it means, that if you are in Tier 4, ie all of Essex with the exception of Uttlesford, Colchester and Tendring district areas you ARE NOT able to take part in any...

Sad news – Tim Gooch – LOFC

Little Oakley FC are very sad to announce that their President, Tim Gooch has passed away. Tim had been at the very centre of everything good about the club for many many years and was a larger than life character in more ways than one. As a mark of respect,...

WHAT DOES THE FA CHARTER STANDARD MEAN FOR CLUBS AND LEAGUES?

WHAT ACCREDITATION MEANS FOR LEAGUES AND CLUBS Whether you are male, female or have a disability, individuals including players, officials, spectators, referees and volunteers feel part of a team thanks to league and club accreditation as they aim to provide FOOTBALL FOR ALL. For becoming The FA Charter Standard accredited,...

Covid-19 Update for Essex FA Leagues (Tuesday 15th December 2020)

Following the UK Government announcement on Monday that London, parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will move into Tier 3 of Covid-19 restrictions from 12:01am on Wednesday 16th December 2020, we wanted to update you on how this affects football within our county. The Essex local authorities moving into Tier 3...

COVID-19 : Tier 2 & Tier 3 changes – An important message from the League Secretary / Fixture Secretary.

Some of our clubs will be moving from Tier 2 to Tier 3 from Wednesday. The Government and FA rules do not permit teams to travel between Tiers (2 and 3). I have looked at Saturdays fixtures and most are fortunately OK. There are a number of games which will...

ESBFL – Round –Up 12th December 2020. (JC)

Essex & Suffolk Border league Round Up 12th December 2020. In the Essex Premier Cup there were mixed fortunes for Border League sides in Round Two of the competition. Four sides progressed whilst there was a shock for Gas Recreation FC beaten at Colne Athletic FC 3-2. Perhaps not a...

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