Today saw the launch of an initial working group into creating a community football club after the liquidation of East Thurrock United. The youth teams for East Thurrock United are run by the East Thurrock United Youth Committee (ETUYC) and operate as a separate entity to the liquidated team.
The focus of the youth setup is to ensure the long term future of the 25 youth teams currently playing under the East Thurrock United name.
The working group are committed to building a fan-run transparent, democratic and sustainable model for a football club in East Thurrock. The current focus of this group is to set up a first team before exploring other teams that aren’t provided to the local community.
While both are keen to support one another, the liquidation creates uncertainty for all involved. This is why it is sensible for both to operate as separate parties at present.
We wish each other all the best, Up The Rocks!
East Thurrock United Youth Football Club Committee & East Thurrock Community Football Club Working Group
