Great Wakering Rovers FC: Burroughs Park
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Great Wakering Rovers FC: Burroughs Park
Image: © Nigel Cox Taken: 3 Aug 2008
The story of Great Wakering Rovers FC is one of great achievement from humble beginnings. The club was formed in 1919 by demobbed soldiers from the First World War who found employment in the local brickfields. They played in the local Southend leagues for many years until 1989. Since then the club have enjoyed numerous promotions and will play in the Ryman Isthmian League Division 1 North during the forthcoming 2008-2009 season. The ground seen here was converted from disused allotments and the first competitive match to be played here took place in 1989. The ground is named Burroughs Park after Roger Burroughs, a life-long fan who was instrumental in building the football ground. The club's website is here http://www.greatwakeringroversfc.co.uk/main.htm
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