So yesterday I had my first venture to watch live football since before the COVID19 lockdowns. Grays Athletic entertained Tilbury in a local derby at Aveley’s Parkside ground in a match affectionately known by supporters of both teams as ‘El Chavico’ with Grays running out 2-0 winners.

After the intrusion of VAR and West Ham United’s move to the London Stadium the love of footy that had died within me has started to be rekindled #GrassRootsFootball #NonLeague #Football #GraysAthletic #ElChavico