Rocks on the move?

East Thurrock United owner purchases new ground, and hopes to create "state of the art" sports complex


East Thurrock United owner Alfie Best has confirmed that he has purchased the ownership of a sports ground little more than half a mile away from the Rocks current home- and that he hopes to turn it into a facility fit for the Rocks and the whole community.

Alfie told the club website yesterday:

“A football club has so much more to offer than a game on a Saturday afternoon. Football is not my first passion but I believe that it has the opportunity to be the lifeblood of the community. I am confident we will have the support of Thurrock Council who are a go-ahead and ambitious authority, determined to provide the best amenities for their residents. I have always been committed to the club and the supporters and I am now looking to create a new ‘state of the art’ sports ground."

The former Pegasus Sports Club, once council approval is given and the required work is done, will be named the “Wyldecrest Sports Arena."

Read more here.

Image courtesy of Thurrock Gazette.

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