This picture deserves a bigger audience. One of our little supporters consoling our keeper
@AnthonyCpage
(who was immense tonight) after losing in injury time to
@DulwichHamletFC
in the quarter final of the Velocity Trophy.
We have some very sad news to bring to you.
Reports coming in that ex Brentwood Town player Christian Mbulu has sadly passed away at the young age of 23.
Christian went on to play for Millwall, Motherwell, Crewe and Morecambe.
Our thoughts are with his friends and family.
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We're very sad to have to announce the passing of club legend Arthur Valentine.
Arthur who was affectionately known as King Arthur had been a regular supporter of the club home & away.
Please see full statement on the club's site. A few memories below
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🏟️ When a vision becomes a reality 😍
Just over a year ago, we launched Project 3G. Today, the works are complete!
To the individuals, businesses and other groups within our community who have made this possible, thank you!
#ardensfide
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#onebrentwoodtown
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Didn’t even ask if you wanted another one…
But here he is… please welcome to The Blues, midfielder Sam Deering.
Sam brings a wealth of experience from previously playing for football league teams such as Oxford Utd, Cheltenham Town & Barnet.
Welcome Sam 🩵
Fantastic to see club legend Arthur back at The Arena today 👏
It's been ages since we've seen him & he was on great form as expected 👍
Welcome back Arthur you've been missed mate 👑 🙌
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Thanks to
@sambantick
for the picture 👍
Final score
Brentwood Town 0
West Ham United 2
A massive thank you to all those who came out and especially to
@markphillipswhu
for bringing his young side over 👏
#WHUFC
Please join me in welcoming to the club and welcoming back to the club Harrison Chatting and Matty Price 🤩💙
These are an excellent and exciting addition to the squad for the upcoming season. Both top draw players!
Welcome boys 👏💙
Next up George Craddock an experienced midfielder who started his career at Northampton Town.
George has also represented, Welling United, Margate and East Thurrock at Conference South level, last few seasons saw George represent Heybridge Swifts where he was club captain.
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As promised please join me in welcoming to the club Jai Reason.
Jai brings a wealth of experience to the squad and has played at number of clubs including Cambridge Utd, Eastleigh, Dover Athletic, Billericay Town and most recently Cray Wanderers.
Welcome Jai 🙌
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Good evening.
Sorry things been a bit quiet over the past few weeks 🙏
We have some very important news for you all tonight 😀
We are delighted to announce the gaffer Rod Stringer will be staying on for the upcoming season 🙌
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Brentwood Town FC are delighted to announce their newly enhanced partnership with Matchroom and Barry Hearn.
Matchroom have extended their sponsorship of our home and away shirts for another two seasons. Also, Barry Hearn has taken a minority stake in the Club, demonstrating his
All of us at Brentwood Town would like to extend a massive thank you to the
@JE3Foundation
for their very kind donation of a defibrillator to the club.
Also an enormous thank you to
@beckydibblex
for facilitating the donation 🩵
Next up a familiar face to many Tom Richardson - a player who knows how to win promotion.
Was part of our play off winning team, he then joined Brightlingsea Regent & played a key role in their Championship win. Subsequently since played for East Thurrock and Braintree Town.
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Please join me in welcoming to the club John Easterford as assistant/player manager.
John brings a wealth of experience and provides valuable support to the boss
@CraigShipman1
Welcome John 👍
Good morning.
This weekend we get our
@IsthmianLeague
campaign underway with the visit of Blues favourite
@TStokesy11
and his
@GraysAthleticFC
to The Arena.
It will be our first home fixture of the season so come along and get see our new look side in action 👍
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Please remember Non League and Grassroots football clubs need your support more than ever so please get along and support them if you can.
Also please remember to follow any guidelines you have been given and stay safe.
Enjoy your weekend ⚽
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Another player agreeing terms is
@melvin__minter
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Melvin - 'I'm delighted to be staying at Brentwood for next season. Having signed in January, I’ve enjoyed my time so far. Looking forward to a big push for next season & helping the club get back to where it belongs!'
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*NEW PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT*
Please join us in welcoming to the club David Knight 👏
Knighty's previous clubs include Bowers & Pitsea, Tilbury and Grays Athletic.
Welcome to The Blues Knighty!
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Looks like the country needs cheering up so here goes.
The news we’ve all been waiting for… your 2021/22 Manager’s & Player’s Player of the season Matt Cripps is STAYING next season
A huge boost to our squad for next season!
Great to have you back on board
@mcripps93
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A big thank you to club legend
@Andyfreeman11
for giving lifts home to some of our supporters today who were slightly refreshed and missed their train back 😁
Here's to you Andy Freeman.....🎶
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NEW ASSISTANT MANAGER!!!
Welcome back to a true Brentwood Town Legend.
Darren Blewitt -
@DARREN3BLEWITT
will be bringing his wealth of experience to help assist new manager
@RORawe26
Match-day!
It's our final game of the season and they don't come much bigger than this, a play off final away at
@CIFC
The winners get promoted to the
@IsthmianLeague
premier!
It's gonna be a brilliant night and atmosphere - can't wait!
COME ON YOU BLUES!!!
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Next up it's Rob Harvey! 🥳
Rob's goals, assists and workrate make him a huge fan's favourite and one of the first names on the team sheet 🙌
We are over the moon Rob is returning to the club 🙏
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Update- Romél Aarons Royal:
Romél was taken to hospital after he was injured during our game against Walthamstow yesterday. He was discharged late last night and is continuing to recover at home.
We would like to thank both our own and Walthamstow’s staff, the paramedics and
As promised 'The Price Is Right '!!! 🤩
Welcome back to the club
@matthewprice21
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Pricey returns to the club after scoring the winning penalty in the shootout against The Blues in the play off final securing promotion for
@CIFC
Welcome back Pricey!!!
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A special mention for our mascot today Harrison Bradbury pictured below prior to kick off with the lads.
Harrison got a bad injury playing for our youth team but is on the mend and we can't wait to see him back in action 💪 💙
@onlyoneMrB
@CraigShipman1
As promised please welcome to the club
@JOEGADSDON
Joe joins the Blues' coaching squad bringing a wealth of experience to the backroom.
Previous clubs include Hullbridge & must recently Welling Town where Joe was assistant manager.
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Unfortunately we didn’t get the ending we all dreamed of today. To lose on penalties was a cruel way to end what has been an incredible journey this season.
Blues fans, your support has been incredible all season, none more so than today. Thank you to all of you.
Thank you
Brentwood Town can today announce the departure of James Love.
A product of our youth set up, Love started his senior career at the Brentwood Arena, before spells with Chelmsford City in the National League South and Aveley. He returned to Brentwood Town in 2020 and established
OK here it is, the exciting news we promised you!
We're delighted to confirm the return of last season's Golden Boot winner Tom Richardson 👏 👏 👏
There was a host of clubs interested in his signature but Tom has opted to remain at the club 🙌
Welcome back
@tomjamesrich
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Tomorrow night it's the biggest match at The Arena for years as we take on
@stowtownfc
for a place in the
@IsthmianLeague
play off final.
The lads need your support tomorrow night! Let's get The Arena bouncing!
Come on you Blues!!!
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It's the gaffa
@CraigShipman1
second anniversary today of him taking over the reigns at the club.
The boss has done a lot of good work off the pitch as well as on it and a lot of it has gone unnoticed.
So happy anniversary boss 💙
A big thank you for all the congrats/best wishes for last night's fine win over Arsenal.
We will be sure to pass them onto
@BrentfordFC
for you 👍😁
In the meantime our
@IsthmianLeague
gets underway today away at Tilbury and appreciate any support you want to give us 🙏
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TWO NEW SIGNINGS ✍🏻📝
Today we welcome back to The Blues, right back James Love & centre back Martyn Stokes 🩵
Both former Blues and very welcome additions to our 2023/24 squad.
Welcome back boys 🩵
Good afternoon Blues!
Please join me in welcoming back to the club
@GalzaAFC
Glen joins the club as assistant manager to Craig Shipman.
Welcome back Glen 👍💙
New arrival...Michael Toner has signed from Grays. Michael is a versatile player who is also very experienced, having also played for Chelmsford city, Harlow town and Hertford town. Read the thread below for comments from the manager...
#NewSigning
#BlueArmy
#TheOnlyWayIsBrentwood
Here we go as we promised please join us in welcoming to the club Luke Hirst 👏
Luke is a striker & joins us from Barking and previously played for Hashtag United and Bowers & Pitsea.
Welcome to The Blues Luke 💙
*photo supplied by Luke*
🚜 Works are well underway at The Arena for Project 3G!
A big thank you to everyone who has helped make this possible, and we look forward to watching the progress continue for next season! 💪
#ArdensFide
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The biggest thank you from all of us here to the
@JE3Foundation
for their very kind donation of a defibrillator to the club.
And of course our very own
@beckydibblex
for facilitating the donation 🩵🩵🩵
Match-day!
Tonight we welcome
@stowtownfc
to The Arena in the
@IsthmianLeague
play off semi final.
It's our biggest game in our years.
We need your support tonight to help the lads. Let's fill The Arena and make it a cauldron of noise 🙌
See you tonight - COME ON YOU BLUES!
We are pleased to announce Matt Cripps will be returning to us next season.
Matt's made a full recovery from his broken leg and is really looking forward to the opportunity to get match sharp over pre season.
Matt is a much sought after player who will add value to the squad 💙
I know it's a bit late but we just wanted to drop a quick thank you to all our supporters who came out Saturday & got behind our lads. Fantastic support 👏
Thank you to those behind the scenes too who worked tirelessly to ensure everything went well on the day 👏
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