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Fans fury as Grays Athletic stadium move denied

The nomadic Isthmian League North side had hopes of moving to a stadium of their own dashed on Thursday evening

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
28 February 2021

Fans fury

By David Richardson

GRAYS Athletic chairman Steve Skinner will write a formal letter of complaint to Thurrock Council believing councillors made mis-informed comments over the club’s bid to find a new home.
The nomadic Isthmian League North side had hopes of moving to a stadium of their own dashed on Thursday evening when the council’s planning committee ruled 7-2 against plans for the redevelopment of Ship Lane, Thurrock FC’s old ground.
The 3,500-capacity stadium has been empty ever since the club closed down in 2018, but the site was purchased by the Group 1 Automotive company, whose ai...

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