Jan 16, 2016 — Proposed Rule Changes
If Clubs have any have any rule changes they would like to propose these need to be submitted to the League Secretary by 1st February 2016 at the latest. The League Management Committee will be proposing a rule change that means Clubs must hold a copy of every player’s proof of date of birth. The Registration Secretaries will then at random during the season ask Clubs to supply the copies within three days. Failure to supply the requested information will led to fixtures being suspended.
Jan 12, 2016 — Life Savers
People sometimes talk about football being a case of life or death, on Saturday for Chris Ball of BSC (Bishops Stortford) Over 45’s it was. Just before half time in the match against Dunmow Rhodes Chris fell to the ground with a heart attack. Lucky for Chris, Mick Margaritis of BSC and Tony Brown of Dunmow Rhodes put their first aid training to use and commenced CPR
Dec 24, 2015 — Multiple Cases of West Essex and Players Breaching Rules Proven
The Essex FA have contacted us about our reporting of West Essex repeatedly breaking the FA Standard Code of Rules. We have been asked to only report the facts of the case and not to provide any inference as to how the decisions were made even if West Essex used the same words in mitigation of the offences.
Dec 11, 2015 — League Management Trophy
Twenty one Over 45 teams to be split into four groups (One groups of six and two groups of five). Maidonians have requested not to enter the Competition. Teams will play each other once in the Group stage. There will be a designated “Home” team, however if their pitch is unplayable then the game is played on opponents ground if fit.
Dec 11, 2015 — League Cup Semi Final Draws
The draws for the Semi Finals of the League Cups have been made. They are as follows:
Dec 5, 2015 — Registrations
Clubs are reminded that Registration forms must be received by Thursday at the latest for players to play on the following Saturday. This includes
Dec 5, 2015 — Cup Updates
Please see updates on various Cup Competitions The draws for the Semi Finals of the League Cup competitions will be made at the Management Committee meeting on Thursday 14th January 2016. The Finals will be held at Billericay Town.
Nov 10, 2015 — Dean Weatherley West Essex
We are sorry to advise you that Dean Weatherley of West Essex passed away last week. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone connected to West Essex at this difficult time
Oct 8, 2015 — Port of London Authority
We are sorry to announce that Port of London Authority have withdrawn their Over 35 Team from the Premier Division. This may mean alterations to the fixtures
Sep 28, 2015 — Fixtures
As a League over the last two seasons we are becoming increasingly concerned over the rise in forfeited games due to teams being unable to field sides. This trend is continuing already this season. We want to try to address this as it leaves opponents without games and it costs them money. It also causes the Fixture Secretaries, the Referee Appointment Secretary and the Governance Officer increased workloads. Again here we want football to be played we don’t want your money from fines and teams winning points through default. The new procedures for requesting fixtures to be re-arranged are as follow:
