Isthmian Leagues

Ship bid sails on to buoy up Grays

Chairman Lee Vehit reckons Grays Athletic have taken a ‘huge step’ to fulfilling their long-held dream of having a new home.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
16 July 2023

By John Lyons

THE WAY IT WAS: Ship Lane hosted Thurrock

DELIGHTED chairman Lee Vehit reckons Grays Athletic have taken a ‘huge step’ to fulfilling their long-held dream of having a new home.
On Thursday night, Thurrock Council approved a development on green belt land, which includes Grays moving into the disbanded Thurrock FC’s old Ship Lane home.
It is a massive boost for the Isthmian North outfit, who have been homeless for the past 13 years following the redevelopment of their New Rec base. The Blues have since led a nomadic lifestyle and are due to move in with Tilbury for the comi...

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