Squad Booster currently features hundreds of local vacancies, with an enormous amount of opportunities being advertised. There’s also a presence on Twitter via the #SquadBooster hashtag, which is being used by Essex clubs searching for new faces to bolster their numbers as the season renews for another year.

All levels and age groups, male and female, use the popular web pages which contain classified adverts where clubs are appealing for players, managers, coaches and administrators. Once a form is returned to info@essexfa.com, an entry is created and published in the appropriate category of the portal. That team’s local Football Development Officers are also kept informed.

In addition, each month a digest of all the latest adverts is collated and placed on our home page and promoted on Twitter (@EssexCountyFA) and Facebook (EssexFootball). These adverts are then sent to 200+ media contacts around the county and publicised with individual tweets and Facebook updates later that month.

Are you a player or volunteer looking for a team? Is your club short of players or volunteers? A form is available below so you can advertise your requirements in front of thousands of people who may be able to help. Adverts are also shared on Twitter @EssexCountyFA using the #SquadBooster hashtag, and at ‘EssexFootball’ on Facebook.

Adult Teams

Clodan FC: We’re looking for 16-40-year-old players for a young Sunday league team in Harlow. Give us a shout and get involved. Contact Declan via coachdec@gmail.com or (07938) 455227.

Southend Manor Under 21s: We are looking for players in all positions to try out for our Under 21s team who play in the ProKit UK Essex Olympian League Under 21s Division. We are a Step 5 club and we’re hoping to progress players through to our Reserves and First Team. You need to be over 16. Matches are played at Ford’s in Basildon. If interested, please contact Robert Hutchings-Spiller via (07947) 303032 or hutchingsspiller.robert@yahoo.com or E-Mail jamie.fox@alphasurveying.co.uk.

Galleywood Rangers FC: We require new players for the upcoming season. We are looking for a goalkeeper, full-back, centre-back and a striker. We require intelligent and physically strong players with a good first touch and passing ability. You must be reliable for Wednesday evening training and Sunday morning games in the Pope & Smith Chelmsford Sunday League. Contact Manager Andrew via text on (07549) 903037 or E-Mail andrewfergus83@yahoo.co.uk.

Bostocke FC: We are new team in the Basildon area looking for midfielders and forwards. We will be playing in the Basildon Sunday League Division Two. Players must be reliable and committed. We play on Sundays at 10:30am at The Fryth, Basildon, SS14 2SJ. Please contact Alfie Barnes via (07770) 611530 or alfie.barnes47@gmail.com for more information.

Basildon Soccability Academy Pan Disability: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for new players for our Essex Soccability League squad. Training is on Saturdays from 11:30am at Basildon Lower Academy. Please call John Smith on (07814) 227304 or E-Mail smithjohn111rough@googlemail.com.

Hale End Athletic FC: We’re a Walthamstow-based FA Charter Standard club with three teams looking for players to improve as we’re aiming to challenge at the top. Open training starts on Wednesdays from 5th July at Wadham Lodge, Walthamstow, E17 4LL. Matches are on Saturday afternoons. Please E-Mail jabrooks1@tiscali.co.uk for details.

Hale End Athletic Veterans: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for players in all positions for both teams, training throughout the summer on Wednesdays from 8:00-9:00pm and Saturdays from 2:00-3:00pm at Wadham Lodge, Walthamstow, E17 4LL. We play in the Greene King Essex Veterans League. You must be aged 35+. Please E-Mail Paul Walters at paul69wally@gmail.co.uk.

Barnston AFC: We are an FA Charter Standard club with some of the most enviable facilities in our league, and we’re welcoming new faces in all positions. Our Andreas Carter Essex & Suffolk Border League matches are on Saturdays and, throughout August, there are also midweek games. Food is provided for the players after home games. We have a First Team competing in the Premier Division and the Reserves are in the Third Division. We are an ambitious club and have a good group of volunteers who are striving to make the club as successful as it can be and take Barnston to the next level. Please call Eddie Coomber on (07768) 480574 or E-Mail eddie@jpjltd.co.uk or barnstonafc@aol.com.

Billericay Town Ladies Development Squad: We’re a new team, part of an FA Charter Standard club, being put together to offer girls and ladies a solid pathway into adult/senior football. If you feel you’re being overlooked, or your current club does not offer you a pathway into senior ladies football, come along to one of our open training sessions. All coaches are FA-qualified. Training is on Wednesday evenings, with matches on Sunday afternoons. We play in the Essex County Women’s League. The minimum age for the start of the season is 16, with no upper age limit. For more information, please call Dennis on (07817) 238164 or E-Mail dentomlin@icloud.com.

Chingford Athletic FC: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for 10-15 players for our ProKit UK Essex Olympian, Essex Alliance and Essex Corinthian League squads. Please call Lee Bowers on (07828) 413950 or E-Mail chingfordathletic@gmail.com.

Silver End United Ladies FC: We’re an Eastern Region Women’s League Division One team on the lookout for new players for the 2017/18 season. We’re an FA Charter Standard club and need females aged 16+ to join our squad. New players in all positions welcome, whether you’re looking to get into (or back into) regular football, or even a bit of extra fitness with a friendly team. Training is on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00pm, with Sunday matches. Please call Dani Warnes on (07939) 574695 or E-Mail danielle.warnes91@outlook.com.

Galleywood FC: We are looking for two new goalkeepers for next season. We are a very friendly club, aiming to improve both of our teams for the coming season in the ProKit UK Essex Olympian League Divisions One and Four. Training is on the 3G pitch at Moulsham High School every Wednesday from 8:00-9:00pm and play on Saturday afternoons on our own pitch at Slades Lane in Galleywood. Please call Tony Dowsett on (07736) 123914 or E-Mail tony.dowsett@blueyonder.co.uk.

Boxted Lodgers Reserve Team: We require a manager for our Andreas Carter Essex & Suffolk Border League Division Two squad. The league is at Step 7 within the FA National Leagues System on Saturdays. The successful applicant could have experience of coaching adults and/or under 16s or under 18s and will be responsible for team and playing matters. The team plays at the King George V Playing Field in Boxted. This is a chance to join a well-run, friendly, forward-looking club with ambitions. Please call Burt Thomas on (07951) 250190 or (01206) 213427 or E-Mail burt.thomas168@gmail.com.

Clodan FC: We’re looking for open-age/adult players. We play on Sundays in the Harlow & District Sunday League. Training is on Tuesday nights from 7:00pm in Harlow. For more info, please E-Mail coachdec@gmail.com.

Hannakins Farm FC: We need players aged 35+, plus a player-manager, for next season. Good facilities and a very friendly team who play on Saturday afternoons in the Greene King Essex Veterans League. Please call Dianne Haigh on (07796) 788805 or E-Mail sec.hffc@gmail.com.

Youth Teams

FC Redwing Under 14s (Pumas): We are looking for experienced players in all positions to join an already successful and progressive team working towards FA Charter Standard club status. The Pumas have just finished the 2016/17 Under 13s season unbeaten in the Chelmsford Youth League Division One, winning the league and cup double. You need to be in school year nine this September. We’ve been established since 2010, with an ethos of playing attacking football and building a strong team spirit. Fully-qualified coaching provided, with excellent facilities. Training is on Saturday mornings at 10:00am at Barleylands in Billericay, based on modern small-sided games and technical progression to advance the individuals’ and team’s ability. Please call Russ Crane on (07758) 030035 or E-Mail russcrane08@gmail.com.

Epping Under 16s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for a new goalkeeper in school year eleven this September to join our Chelmsford Youth League squad. Training is on Friday evenings, with matches on Sundays in Epping. Please call Dominic on (07841) 818148 or E-Mail dom@louiesjungle.co.uk.

Epping Under 13s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club and we need three new players in school year eight to add to our Chelmsford Youth League squad. Training is on Tuesday evenings on a 3G pitch, with matches on Sundays in Epping. All our coaches are FA Level 1 or 2 qualified. Please call Darren on (07790) 003787 or E-Mail happydal@hotmail.co.uk.

Bishops Stortford YFC: We are holding open training sessions for our Eastern Junior Alliance teams for the 2017/18 season. Please contact: Under 13s: Simon (07894) 555692; Under 14s: Brad (07951) 751322; Under 14s: Gavin (07443) 856664; Under 15s: Jason (07827) 852530.

Hawkwell Athletic Under 14s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for four players to join our Division B-winning squad. Training is on Friday nights from 6:30-8:00pm at King George’s Field, Ashingdon, SS4 3HA. Matches are on Sundays. Please call Stafford Dinnage on (07501) 478906 or E-Mail stafford-dinnage@hotmail.co.uk.

Tigers Under 18s Girls: We’re looking for new players in various positions. We are an FA Charter Standard club and all our managers are CRC checked and have at least an FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate. After winning the Essex County Girls League Under 16s ‘B’ Division we are now looking to add to our current squad for the challenge of Under 18s football. We are based in Hornchurch and train midweek, with matches on Sundays. If you have played competitive football and are in year 11, 12 or 13 from September 2017 and would like to join a friendly team that prides itself on playing football, the right way, please contact Lee Mallard-McHugh via (07508) 442280 or lee.mallardmchugh@ntlworld.com.

Romford Under 14s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for a defender, a midfielder and a striker to join our Eastern Junior Alliance squad. Training is on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:00pm and on Saturdays from 10:00-11:00am, both at PlayFootball Romford. Please call Steve Shine on (07903) 500843, E-Mail stevenshine1@aol.com or tweet @romfordyouth.

Tillingham Tigers Under 12s Girls: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for as many players as possible to join our Essex County Girls’ League squad. Training is on Saturdays from 9:30-11:00am. Please call Andy Bishop on (07709) 553514 or E-Mail andchatay@sky.com.

Billericay Town Under 13s (Blues): We are an established team in the Chelmsford Youth League Division One. We’re now inviting players to open training as we move up to Under 13s for 2017/18 (school year eight in September). Especially interested in a goalkeeper, defenders and strikers. Matches are on Sundays. Players will possibly have the chance to move up to our highly-successful Eastern Junior Alliance set-up. Please contact Paul Dacey via (07785) 797509 or E-Mail paulmdacey@hotmail.co.uk.

Billericay Town Colts Under 14s: School year nine players are required to join an existing, highly-successful squad for next season. The team is firmly established and has just finished third in Division One of the Chelmsford Youth League, aiming to do better next season. We are ambitious to progress further and require boys to supplement the existing, exciting squad. We are especially keen to look at centre-halves and full-backs. Training is on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings, provided by fully-qualified coaches. Additional training is also regularly provided from academy/pro club coaches. Boys who show a positive attitude could also have the opportunity to move up to our highly-successful Eastern Junior Alliance team. One boy has already progressed this season. Please contact Team Manager, Bill Myhill, for further details via w.myhill@sky.com or (07801) 240160.

Essex Minors (Hornchurch) Under 14s (Kestrels): Our newly-formed team for the 2017/18 season, based in the Hornchurch/Rainham area, are looking for more players to add to their existing squad. We were established in 1968 and are now an FA Charter Standard club, with all qualified coaches holding FA, Safeguarding and First Aid Certificates. Training is on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre, Rainham Road, Rainham, RM13 7LP, and our Echo Junior League games are on Sundays. For more details, E-Mail darrenhill0000@gmail.com or call Darren on (07956) 948026.

Flyers Under 12s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for four players in school year seven in September to complete our Echo Junior League squad. Training is at King George’s Playing Fields (A12) and Noak Hill 3G Pitches on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Matches are played every Sunday. Players are coached by an FA Level 2 and Youth Module 3 coach. Please call Steve Liddiard on (O7472) 488747 or E-Mail charlielidd@sky.com.

Flyers Under 11s: We need players in all positions in school year six in September to complete our Echo Junior League squad. Training is at King George’s Playing Fields (A12) and Noak Hill 3G Pitches on Saturdays and Tuesdays. Matches are played every Sunday. Players are coached by an FA Level 2 and Youth Module 3 coach. Please call Jon Hillier on (07737) 540290 or E-Mail jon_hillier@sky.com.

Hannakins Farm Under 16s: We are an FA Charter Standard club who are looking for four experienced players, including a goalkeeper, to strengthen our Under 16s squad for the 2017/18 season. We are currently playing in the Chelmsford Youth League on Sundays. Training takes place on Thursday evenings at our ground in Billericay and on our new 3G facilities during the winter. Contact Manager, Terry West, via (07875) 306699 or twest44@btinternet.com for more details.

Upminster Park Rovers Under 14s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for three new outfield players for the 2017/18 season. Players should have played in the Chelmsford Youth League Division Two or higher. Saturday training, with games on Sundays. Please contact Mick via (07711) 365388 or cavanaghrose@hotmail.com.

Upminster Park Rovers Under 15s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for players to join and strengthen our team entering the Chelmsford Youth League next season. Players of all experience and standards are welcome to come along and train with us with a view to joining. Saturday training, with games on Sundays. Please E-Mail Garry at garryedkins@ntlworld.com for more info.

Concord Rangers Under 13s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club staging open training sessions looking for players to join our Southend & District Junior League Premier Division squads. These will be on Wednesdays at Waterside Sports Centre on Canvey from 7:00-8:00pm. We have put a strong Eastern Junior Alliance squad together and are now looking to complement this with a strong Southend & District side. Going forward, we will be looking at training at the same venue and time to keep the two squads integrated as much as possible. Please call Phil Crowe on (07534) 997284 or E-Mail phil@hopesun.co.uk.

Rayleigh Boys Under 13s (Blacks): We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for five or six new players to join our Southend & District Junior League squad. Training is at Rayleigh Town Sports & Social on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00pm and Saturdays from 9:15-10:30am. Please call Gary Brooks on (07786) 512187 or E-Mail garypbrooks@live.com.

Colne Engaine Under 15s Girls: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for four or five players in school years nine and ten to join our new Essex County Girls’ League squad. Training is on Saturdays, with matches on Sundays. Please call Kevin Heaney on (07720) 680591 or E-Mail kevin_heaney@yahoo.com.

Academy Soccer Under 9s (Tigers): We’re an FA Charter Standard Community Club looking for two or three players for season 2017/2018 to join our already established team as we move from five-a-side to seven-a-side. Very friendly team who always want to play to the best of their ability and have fun too. We have our own purpose-built ground with fantastic facilities and equipment to offer to our members. Attend a free open training session and meet the team to see what Academy Soccer YFC has to offer you. Training is on Saturday mornings from 8:45am at The Warren, Old London Road, Rawreth, SS11 8UE. Home South-East Essex Primary Mini-Soccer League matches are played on Sundays at the same venue. Please call Helen Jiggens on (07889) 449706 or E-Mail hjiggens@outlook.com.

Hutton Under 13s: We need four outfield players to further strengthen our team as we progress to 11v11 football for the 2017/18 season (school year eight in September). Our team ethos is very much on the players enjoying their football while, at the same time, developing their football experience. We’re an FA Charter Standard club who are highly regarded in grassroots football. We train on Tuesday nights from 6:00-7:15pm on the 3G pitch at Shenfield High School. Chelmsford Youth League Division Five matches are played on Sunday mornings. FA Level 1 qualified coach who is CRB checked and holds the Safeguarding Children and FA Emergency Aid Certificates. Please call Steve Clark on (07783) 485629 or E-Mail carbis59@sky.com.

Heybridge Swifts Under 14s: Our Eastern Junior Alliance Essex Division squad are holding open training sessions. If you are interested in attending these, please send an E-Mail to stevencornwell@outlook.com stating the following: date of birth, school year, current club, preferred playing position, brief playing history and contact telephone number. Training is at Moulsham High School 3G in Chelmsford.

Notley Youth Under 15s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for five or six new players to join our Chelmsford Youth League squad. Training is on Wednesday evenings, with matches on Sunday mornings. Please call Gethan White on (07931) 431317 or E-Mail gethroch@aol.com.

Redbridge Under 14s: We are looking for confident outfield players to add to our Eastern Junior Alliance (EJA) squad next season, going into school year nine. We are aiming to build on a successful season last year in our second year at EJA level. Redbridge are a semi-professional set-up who focus on progressing players into the adult First Team squad. Please contact Chris via (07590) 504251 or christopherblows39@gmail.com if interested.

Corringham Athletic Under 14s: We need five new players to add to our Chelmsford Youth League Division Four squad. Training is on Thursday nights at our Manorway ground from 5:00-6:30pm, with matches on Sunday mornings/afternoons. We’re working towards our FA Charter Standard status. Please call Scott Harris on (07545) 529738 or E-Mail s-harris8@virginmedia.com.

Billericay Town Under 13s: We are an established team, part of an FA Charter Standard club, in the Chelmsford Youth League Division One. We’re now inviting players to open training. You need to be in school year eight in September 2017. Seeking players in all positions to complement a competitive group, especially a goalkeeper, defenders and strikers. Players will possibly have the chance to move up to our highly-successful Eastern Junior Alliance set-up. Please contact Paul Dacey via (07785) 797509 or paulmdacey@hotmail.co.uk.

Basildon Town Under 13s (Pumas): We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for four or five new players to join our Southend & District Junior League squad. and 2017/18 will be our first season playing 11v11 games. Please call Richard Gladwin on (07786) 912642.

Wickford Town Under 15s (North): We’re a well-run FA Charter Standard Community Club. This is a friendly, established team with an FA Level 2 licensed coach, playing in the Southend & District Junior League Division ‘B’. We’re looking for three players (school year ten in September 2017) to add to our squad for next season, particularly a left-back, a centre-back and a striker. We train on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings at our club ground in Bartlett Park, Wickford, SS11 8RZ, and matches are on Sundays. Please call Stewart on (07590) 023911 for more information or E-Mail stewart@wickfordtown.co.uk.

Academy Soccer Under 9s: We’re a very friendly FA Charter Standard Community Club looking for two to three players, and specifically interested for one child who would like to specialise as a goalkeeper. Training is on Saturday mornings from 8:45am, either at the Sweyne Park School all-weather pitch in Rayleigh or at The Warren (grass) in Old London Road, Wickford, SS11 8SG with two FA-qualified coaches. Our South-East Essex Primary Mini-Soccer League matches are on Sundays, most often in the mornings with 20-minute halves and rolling substitutions. The team is of a middle ability, with children currently living in the Hockley/Rayleigh area. The club has its own purpose-built ground, offering fantastic facilities to all of its members. Please call Jon Isherwood on (07762) 989043 or E-Mail jonathanisherwood@btinternet.com.

Alibon Wolves Under 16s: We are looking for five players to be added to our squad for this coming season, 2017/18. The players must be dedicated and attend training and games. We are seeking three defenders and two attackers, or players who are willing to try those positions. The team train at Parsloes Park, Dagenham, every Saturday from 10:00am-12:30pm and weekdays during the summer on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm. Our home Echo Junior League games are played on the 3G pitch at Barking Abbey School, Barking, which is an excellent facility. The club has a friendly and family-oriented environment with a focus on enjoying the game. Please call Adrian Brazier on (07702) 089163 or E-Mail adrianbrazier@icloud.com.

Hatfield Peverel YFC: We are an FA Charter Standard club just outside Chelmsford. We have an amazing set-up, with eight pitches and a state-of-the-art clubhouse. We are a fun, friendly, family club looking for more players to support our substantial growth. All new players are welcome to join our Blackwater & Dengie Youth and Essex County Girls’ League squads in the following age groups: Under 9s (Red Sharks), Under 10s Girls (Diamonds), Under 11s (Pumas), Under 11s (Harriers), Under 12s Girls (Highlights), Under 12s (Hawks), Under 13s (Pythons), Under 16s. Training is on Saturday mornings. Please call (07736) 042466 or E-Mail terrylingley@hatfieldpeverelfc.co.uk for details.

Romford Borough Girls Under 15s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club currently inviting girls to open training to fill the position of goalkeeper within our team. If you are currently playing in this position for your school, or you’re an outfield player looking for a change of club and position, then please get in contact. We have an extremely friendly set of girls who would welcome you as the final piece of our jigsaw! You need to be in school years nine or ten as of Autumn 2017. Training is on Saturdays from 10:00am at Westlands Playing Fields, London Road, Romford, RM7 9NU. Our home Essex County Girls’ League games are on Old Parkonians Pavilion, Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HD. Please call John Ginivan on (07969) 287002 or E-Mail romfordboroughgirls@googlemail.com.

Broomfield Under 15s: We are looking to strengthen our existing squads with experienced players. All positions considered, including goalkeeper. We play in Division One/Two in the Blackwater & Dengie Youth League and Division One of the Chelmsford Youth League. We hope to have an additional team in the Chelmsford League next season. Training is on Thursdays or Saturdays, and we play on Sundays. We are a FA Charter Standard club with our own pitches at Mill Lane, Broomfield. We also have a brand new clubhouse with a bar and kitchen, four changing rooms and match officials’ rooms. We have an annual German footballing exchange with Sparta Werlte and welcome all enquiries from players. Please call Stuart Paterson on (07785) 710881 or E-Mail stuartdpaterson@gmail.com.

Braintree Town Under 16s: Our Eastern Junior Alliance Essex Division squad are holding open training sessions at Notley High School, Notley Road, Braintree, CM7 1WY. Please E-Mail or call Paul Nicholson (Manager) with your name, position and playing history, along with any medical information via coachnico83@hotmail.com or (07737) 252311.

Catholic United Minors Under 14s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club and we require a couple of players to add to our squad as we have secured a third straight promotion. Training is on Saturdays from 9:30-11:00am at St Thomas More High School, with Southend & District Junior League matches on Sundays. For more information, please contact John via (07737) 220230 or johnkellycatholic@gmail.com.

Canvey Island Under 18s: We’re looking for players for our 2017/18 Eastern Junior Alliance squad. No sign-on or other fees are required, and all kits and accessories will be supplied. We have a superb pathway for player development, with home games at the main Canvey Island FC stadium. We have UEFA-licensed coaches and open training sessions. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mark Hunter via markhunter288@gmail.com or (07917) 130177.

Meadow Youth Under 15s: We’re a friendly team, part of an FA Charter Standard club, looking for footballers who can bolster our squad and help us challenge for honours next season in the Blackwater & Dengie Youth League. We train on Thursdays over at Melbourne Park in Chelmsford on the 3G pitch. We are looking for kids who are currently in school year eight or nine, so will be in year nine or ten in September. We need centre halves, full backs and also a midfielder. If you are interested, please E-Mail Adam Russell at buster_russ@hotmail.co.uk or text (07979) 655467 for more info.

Witham Town Under 13s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club staging open training for the 2017/18 season. We are looking for defenders and midfielders for our Blackwater & Dengie Youth League squads, who train on Saturdays and have matchdays on Sundays. If you are interested, and require more information, please call Jim on (07868) 375094 or E-Mail spartacus1408@icloud.com.

Essex Comets Under 8s (Blues): We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for a goalkeeper and outfield players for our Thundermite Youth League squad. Training is on Saturdays from 10:15-11:15am and our matches are on Sundays between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Please call Billy Porter on (07706) 585024 or E-Mail billy_porter2003@msn.com.

Springfield Under 16s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for a goalkeeper for our Chelmsford Youth League Division One team. Training, for now, will carry on for a short while at Arun Hall Park in Chelmsford from 7:00-8:00pm on Tuesday evenings. Matchdays are Sundays. Please call Gary Simms on (07957) 765891 or E-Mail egtlc@yahoo.co.uk.

St Clere’s Under 15s Girls: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for five new players, especially a goalkeeper, to add to our existing County Cup-winning, Essex County Girls League squad. You must be in school years nine or ten in September 2017. Weekday and weekend training, with home games all played at St Clere’s School, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0NW. Please call Jen Ryder on (07730) 677191 or E-Mail ryder200762@yahoo.com.

St Clere’s Under 16s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for three or four players, especially a striker, to freshen-up our Southend & District League Premier Division squad. Weekday and weekend training, with home games all played at St Clere’s School, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0NW. Please call Richard Pumfrett on (07747) 643305 or E-Mail richard1881@outlook.com.

St Clere’s Under 14s Girls: We’re an FA Charter Standard club and we require five new players to add to our Essex County Girls’ League squad. Weekday and weekend training and home games are all played at St Clere’s School, Stanford-le-Hope, SS17 0NW. After winning the Division Two title, the team have been promoted to Division One. Also, we are moving up to the eleven-a-side format. You must be in current school years seven or eight. Please call Nikki Sansom on (07776) 769281 or E-Mail nikki.sansom@outlook.com.

Heybridge Swifts Under 14s: Our Eastern Junior Alliance Essex Division squad will be holding open training sessions throughout May. If you are interested in attending these sessions, please E-Mail stevencornwell@outlook.com stating the following: date of birth, school year, current club, preferred playing position, brief playing history, telephone number. Training is at Moulsham High School’s 3G pitch in Chelmsford.

Heybridge Swifts Under 14s (Pumas): We will be holding open training for the upcoming 2017/18 season on Saturday 27th May from 10:00-11:30am at Heybridge Swifts Youth FC, Scraley Road, Heybridge, CM9 8JA. We play in Division One of the Chelmsford Youth League and we are looking for players who will have a strong commitment to our side and show a positive attitude towards learning and playing. All boys are welcome to take part but, due to limited squad places, we will only offer places to those who show the above attributes. Any questions or queries? Pease call either Ellis Mead (Manager) on (07727) 075893 or Ritchie Hughes (Coach) on (07746) 211166.

Ashingdon Youth Under 12s (Blues): We are currently looking for another player to join our squad for next season. The team play in the Premier Division of the Southend & District Junior League and were very successful in the season just ended, including reaching the final of the Mersey Medal Cup. Training takes place at the club’s ground in Cherry Orchard Lane, Rochford each Saturday at 9:30am, where you will find excellent facilities. Why not come along to a training session? Contact Sam Reynolds via (07765) 891088 or the_reynolds@talktalk.net.

Galleywood Under 13s Girls: We are looking for players to join next season’s Under 13s Team. The team train on Saturdays and play matches on Sundays. Please E-Mail Jimmy Day (Club Secretary) at cyberdays@blueyonder.co.uk or Martin Livermore at tanialivermore@blueyonder.co.uk.

Billericay Town Colts Under 10s (Blues): As part of an FA Charter Standard club, based in Billericay, we are looking for players in school year five to strengthen our squad for the 2017/18 season. We are currently playing in the top division of the Echo Junior League on Sundays. Training takes place on Saturday mornings at our ground in Billericay, delivered by FA-qualified and licensed coaches. Players have the opportunity to be matchday mascots at Billericay Town FC. Please call Tony Thomas on (07831) 756770 or E-Mail thomasroofing@live.com.

Catholic United Minors Girls FC: We’re an FA Charter Standard club and we need new players in school years nine and ten from September 2017 for our Essex County Girls’ League Premier Division squad. Please call Daniel Moores on (07535) 040455 or E-Mail moores.daniel@yahoo.co.uk.

AFC Hornchurch Under 14s: Our Eastern Junior Alliance League squad has open training sessions at Robert Clack School. To confirm your attendance, please E-Mail scotthatwell@gmail.com.

AFC Hornchurch Under 13s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for players to join our Eastern Junior Alliance squad. Training is twice a week, with matches on Sundays. Please call Gary Clancy on (07984) 046720 or E-Mail gclancy2009@hotmail.co.uk.

Hornchurch Urchins YFC: We’re an FA Charter Standard club and our Under 11s and Under 13s are searching for new players to join their Echo Junior League squads. Weekly training, with matches on Sundays. Please call Stuart Gray on (07931) 211191 or E-Mail stuartigray@yahoo.co.uk.

Hornchurch Urchins Under 12s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for players for our Echo Junior League squad. Training is twice weekly, with matches on Sundays. Please call Matt Franz on (07887) 651493 or E-Mail franknreg@yahoo.co.uk.

Stones Athletic Under 14s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for players off all abilities to join our 2017/18 Under 15s squad. We have just won the Chelmsford Youth League Third Division and, after gaining promotion, we are looking to do well in Division Two also. You need to be in current school year nine. Training is on Mondays and Thursdays, with games on Sundays. The Under 14s Head Coach has completed his FA Level 2 Coaching and is currently on the FA Youth Module 3 Assessment and he is also looking to complete his UEFA ‘B’ license next year. We have a good group of boys who want to learn and improve. If you would like to show your interest, please contact Rob via (07884) 490173 or robcfrancis1979@hotmail.co.uk.

Catholic United Minors Under 11s (North): We’re an FA Charter Standard club requiring a few players for next season as we go from 7v7 to 9v9 football (school year six in September) in the Southend & District Junior League on Sundays. Training is on Saturdays at St Thomas More High School in Westcliff-on-Sea. For more info, please contact Phil via (07711) 773008 or egocentrics@aol.com.

Bowers & Pitsea Futsal: We’re looking for players to join our new Under 12s and 13s Futsal squads. The membership fee is £30, with £3 weekly subs. Training will be at Basildon Upper Academy, Pitsea, SS13 3HL from 7:00-8:00pm on Wednesdays. Contact us via (07845) 176666 or bowersandpitseayouthfc@hotmail.com.

Dagenham United Under 13s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for four or five new players for our Echo Junior League ‘A’ Division team. We train on Saturdays and have Sunday matches. Please contact Ray Mason via (07906) 401777 or masonwot@aol.com.

Rayleigh Boys Under 15s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for three new players for our Southend & District Junior League Division ‘A’ team. We encourage good football, train on Saturdays and play matches on Sundays. Please call Adrian Hands on (07713) 324635 or E-Mail adrianhands@sky.com.

Hullbridge Sports Girls FC: We’re currently recruiting players in all age groups, but, in particular, Under 13s (for 2017/18) in school years seven and eight). We’ve got FA-qualified coaches, weekly training sessions, player development plans and successful teams. Come and show us what you have! Contact Jason Coss via (07770) 667166 or print44444444@aol.com.

Langley Colts Under 11s: We’re an FA Charter Standard Community Club and, as our team moves into 9v9 next season, we are looking to make a few additions to our team. All positions will be considered, but we would like to hear from goalkeepers and strikers. Our coach is FA Level 2 qualified with a philosophy of building players for the future and a big emphasis on allowing players to make their own decision on the field and at training. Training is at Mark Hall Sports Centre, Harlow, on Saturday mornings at 9:00am and our home Chelmsford Youth League White Division games are also at Mark Hall on Sundays. Any interested players please get in touch with Paul Satchell via (07970) 175294 or pdsatchell@yahoo.co.uk.

Fryerns Boys Under 14s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking to add to our squad (school year nine) for next season. All coaches are FA Level 1 or above and are fully CRC checked. Training is on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. We play in the Southend & District Junior League. Please call Paul on (07785) 983252 or E-Mail fryernsboysfc@yahoo.co.uk.

Broomfield Under 15s: We are looking to strengthen our existing squads with experienced players. All positions considered, including goalkeeper. We play in Division One/Two of the Blackwater & Dengie Youth League and Division One of the Chelmsford Youth League and hope to have an additional team in the Chelmsford next season. Please come along to our Open Training Day on 20th May (see www.broomfieldfc.com) for details. We are an FA Charter Standard club with our own pitches at Mill Lane, Broomfield. We also have a brand new clubhouse with bar, kitchen, four changing rooms and match officials’ rooms. We have an annual German footballing exchange with Sparta Werlte and welcome all enquiries from players. We train on Thursdays or Saturdays, and play on Sundays. Please call Stuart Paterson on (07785) 710881 or E-Mail stuartdpaterson@gmail.com.

Basildon Soccability Academy YFC: We’re an FA Charter Standard club and our Under 12s and 16s Teams need as many new players as possible to play in the Essex Soccability League. We are a pan-disability football club for all abilities. Training is every Saturday from 10:00am, with matches every second Saturday monthly. Please call John Smith on (07814) 227304 or E-Mail smithjohn111rough@googlemail.com.

Hutton Under 9s Girls: We have a number of very talented and enthusiastic players and intend to enter a 7v7 league next season. We still require a few more players to add to our squad, however. If your daughter will be in school year three or four next year then we’d love you to join us. We will continue training on Saturday mornings at Shenfield High School, and playing matches, throughout the summer. If interested, please contact Steve Walker on (07736) 351206.

Braintree Town Under 15s (Hornets): We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking to start a fresh team with 100% commitment. Training is currently on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm, with Blackwater & Dengie Youth League matches on Sundays. Please call Carl Bartholomew (Coach) on (07592) 731479 or E-Mail j.bartholomew424@btinternet.com.

Writtle Minors Under 18s Girls: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for more players to join our Essex County Girls’ League squad. Training is on Thursday nights at Moulsham High School and matches are on Sundays. Our home pitch is at Paradise Road, Writtle. Please call Amanda Barrow on (07794) 703706 or E-Mail amandabarrow@aol.com.

Maldon & Tiptree Under 11s: We’re looking to bring more players in due to the increase in squad size from 7v7 this year to 9v9 in 2017/18. We’re an FA Charter Standard club and this team train on Saturdays from 8:45-10:15am, with Blackwater & Dengie Youth League matches on Sundays. Contact Brad Rogers via (07828) 842277 or brad.rogers13@btopenworld.com or Mark Copsey via (07788) 880820 or mark_copsey@hotmail.com.

Braintree Town Under 16s: We are holding open training sessions for a brand new Under 16s Team in the Eastern Junior Alliance for the 2017/18 season. Sessions are being held on Saturday mornings at Notley High School. For more information, please contact Paul Nicholson (Manager) via coachnico83@hotmail.com or (07737) 252311.

Linford Wanderers Under 12s: We have a few outfield places available as we move to 11v11 next year. Players required must be either 11, 12 or 13 years of age before 31st August 2017. Currently playing in Chelmsford Youth League Division Four (just about to be promoted to Division Three). Your child will be coached by FA-qualified coaches and play at the right level to develop and enjoy the game. Matches played locally on Sundays. We train on Saturday mornings at Linford Recreation Ground and it’s a great, family-run club to be a part of, with very cheap signing-on fees. Please contact Andrew Gordon to discuss on (07931) 378490 or E-Mail ajgordon16@gmail.com.

Gidea Park Rangers Under 13s Girls: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for players to boost our strong squad of girls. We are particularly interested in players with experience of central defending and strikers. We are a great team and very close as a group who really enjoy their football. We train every Wednesday at Elm Park Primary School between 7:00-8:00pm for fitness. We also train on Saturday mornings at Wykeham Junior School between 9:00-10:30am. We play in the Essex County Girls’ League ‘A’ Division. Please call Dan Langley on (07958) 305686 or E-Mail bearlangley@hotmail.com.

Brantham Athletic Under 13s: We are currently looking for players for next year’s Under 13s (current school year seven). For more details, please contact Mark Chatfield (Manager/Coach) via (07540) 828667 or (01206) 396843.

Braintree Town Under 15s (Hornets): We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for ten new players for this Blackwater & Dengie Youth League age group. We’re aiming to start a fresh team with 100% commitment. Training is currently on Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm, with Sunday matches. Please call Carl Bartholomew (Coach) on (07592) 731479 or E-Mail j.bartholomew424@btinternet.com.

AFC Hornchurch Under 16s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for players in all positions to join our Eastern Junior Alliance Essex Division squad. We’re trying to train twice a week, with matchdays on Sundays. Please call Peter Dutton on (07956) 101978 or E-Mail peter@iconic-sports-coaching.com.

Runwell Sports Under 13s: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for five or six players to expand and join our Under 13s next season as we move up to 11-a-side (school year eight in September) for the coming season. Training takes place on Saturday mornings from 9:30-10:30am and Wednesday evenings from 6:15-7:15pm. We play in the Southend & District Junior League on Sundays. Having fun and enjoying their football are the most important things in developing the players’ abilities. If you’re interested, please call Gareth on (07885) 408391 or E-Mail jsbhcontrols@sky.com.

Volunteers

Tiptree Jobserve FC: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for a new Team Manager with enthusiasm and drive to manage our Second Team. The Manager will be given every support by the club’s committee and support members. We are determined to offer opportunities for all our players to find their level and enjoy the game. Requirements will include organising and arranging the Second Team on matchdays. We have a great set-up at the club and a large pool of players available. We are seeking someone with the character to forge a team which will support the whole squad. Our First Team are in the First Division of the Andreas Carter Essex & Suffolk Border League and our Sunday side are in the Braintree & North Essex Sunday League. We train together under the Colchester United Dome in Tiptree on Wednesdays, with matches on Saturdays. Our home pitch is at the Colchester United Training Ground… great facilities! Please call Paul Rodwell on (07825) 440102 or E-Mail jp.rodwell@sky.com.

Clodan FC: We are looking for a coach and an assistant manager to help with the running of a new Sunday league side in Harlow. Contact Declan via coachdec@gmail.com or (07938) 455227.

Heybridge Swifts Under 18s: Our Eastern Junior Alliance squad are looking for an assistant coach for the coming season (2017/18). You need to have the FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate as a minimum, with Emergency First Aid and Child Protection Certificates also up-to-date. If you are interested, please contact Richard via (07990) 565336 or richard_chapman@talk21.com.

Tiptree Park FC: We are looking for managers to take over our Saturday First Team in the Andreas Carter Essex & Suffolk Border League Division One and our side in the Colchester & District Sunday League. Both teams are looking for new management due to a change at the end of the season. Please E-Mail William at will.bellamy@gmail.com.

Southend Manor Reserve Team: We’re an FA Charter Standard club looking for a Reserve Team Assistant Manager/Coach. Interested applicants must be able to commit to training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday matchdays. During the season, we will mostly be training on Thursday evenings as our First Team will have fixtures on Tuesday evenings. All training takes place at our home ground, Southchurch Park, Southend. The Reserves will be competing in the Essex Senior Reserve League. Please call Jack Tebbutt on (07946) 274189, E-Mail jacktebbutt@outlook.com or tweet @Jack_Tebbutt.

Broomfield Under 16s: We are an FA Charter Standard Club looking for an experienced Coach/Manager for our squad, the majority of whom have played together for at many years at the club. We have excellent club facilities, including our own pitches and brand new clubhouse. We are a progressive club with ambitions, so this would be an excellent time to join our coaching team. The team played in the Chelmsford Youth League Division Two during 2016/17, having moved over to this league after many years in the Blackwater & Dengie Youth League. The new Coach/Manager will need to already hold the FA Level 1 Coaching Award, valid First Aid and Safeguarding Certification, and will be required to undergo a FA CRC with the club. We will support all coaches with their own accreditation as well as having our own Coach Development (CPD) Programme, supported by the Essex County FA. The new Coach/Manager is needed as soon as possible so they can familiarise themselves with the team before starting the new season in September 2017. Training sessions are booked for the coming season on 3G facilities in Chelmer Village on Tuesday evenings from 8:00-9:00pm (during the season only). Matches are played on Sundays, with home games played at Broomfield FC, Mill Lane. If you are interested in this opportunity, please call Andy Sears on (07468) 493690 or E-Mail andysears66@hotmail.com.

Broomfield YFC: We’re an FA Charter Standard Club looking for a coach to run/assist in coaching and managing on matchdays. There is a vacancy at Under 15s, but other opportunities also exist. We’re looking for a coach with an FA Level 1 Certificate but would financially support those looking to progress through the qualifications dependent on commitment to the club. A CRC Check will be needed, together with good organisational skills, good communication, commitment and the drive to succeed in a very forward-thinking and well-run football club with fantastic facilities. Previous experience of managing or coaching youth football teams is a requirement. Training is on Saturdays or Thursdays, with Blackwater & Dengie Youth League matches on Sundays. Please call Stuart Paterson on (07785) 710881 or E-Mail stuartdpaterson@gmail.com.

Hutton Under 9s Girls: We have a number of very talented and enthusiastic players and intend to enter a 7v7 league next season. We currently have a strong coaching team, including two female coaches, but we’d like a matchday manager/coach too. We will continue training on Saturday mornings at Shenfield High School, and playing matches, throughout the summer. If interested, please contact Steve Walker on (07736) 351206.

Westhamians FC: We need a Club Secretary to cover administrative duties and liaise with the Leagues in which the club plays, plus the Essex County FA. We have adult teams in the ProKit UK Essex Olympian and Greene Kind Essex Veterans Leagues. Please call Colin Ainger (Chairman) on (07885) 430308 or E-Mail ergoninfo@btinternet.com.