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London FA to host first football forum at Leyton Orient

Yesterday, 15:21
Leyton Orient's Brisbane Road ground (pic Simon O'Connor)

The London Football Association (LFA) are offering an opportunity for the football community in East and North London to have their say and shape the LFA's future agenda on the subjects that matter.

Ice Hockey: Lee Valley Lions lose Haringey double-header

Yesterday, 14:05 Laurence Thorn
Lewis Blore in action for Lee Valley Lions (pic Phil Hutchinson)

It was a truly up-and-down weekend for Lee Valley Lions, as they followed a heavy 15-3 defeat at Haringey with a 5-4 home defeat against the same opponents just 24 hours later.

West Ham ratings from Burnley defeat

Mon, 12:30 Dave Evans,West Ham Correspondent
West Ham United's Ryan Fredericks (left) and Burnley's Dwight McNeil battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley.

Did any Hammer come out of the Burnley clash with any credit?

Fletcher: We know it's not good enough

Mon, 12:00 Dan Bennett
Action from Leyton Orient v Maldon & Tiptree in the FA Cup. Picture: Simon O'Connor

O's boss Carl Fletcher says he knows his side's FA Cup first round defeat to non-league Maldon & Tiptree on Sunday was not good enough.

FA Cup: Leyton Orient 1 Maldon & Tiptree 2

Sunday, November 10, 2019
New Leyton Orient head coach Carl Fletcher on the touchline at Plymouth (pic Simon O'Connor)

Leyton Orient fell victim to an FA Cup giantkilling at the hands of Maldon & Tiptree on Sunday.

Tower Hamlets, Woodford win, Clapton, Ilford, Sporting Bengal, Redbridge lose

Sunday, November 10, 2019 Jacob Ranson
Action from the Essex Senior League match between Tower Hamlets and West Essex at Mile End Stadium (pic Tim Edwards)

Tower Hamlets pulled off a comeback win while Clapton, Ilford and Sporting Bengal all fell to defeats in the Essex Senior League on Saturday.

BBL Cup: London Lions 85 Worcester Wolves 90

Sunday, November 10, 2019
London Lions coach Vince Macaulay talks to his players (pic Graham Hodges)

BBL Cup holders London Lions fell short to the visiting Worcester Wolves in another thrilling clash as they fight to claim a place in the quarter-finals.

England Women 1 Germany Women 2

Saturday, November 9, 2019
England's Ellen White looks on at Wembley (pic John Walton/PA)

Germany Women spoiled the party and struck late on to earn a 2-1 victory over England in front of a record-breaking crowd at Wembley.

West Ham slump to new low with crushing defeat at Burnley

Saturday, November 9, 2019 Dave Evans
West Ham United goalkeeper Roberto (centre) scores an own goal during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley.

Hammers keeper Roberto had another nightmare match as Burnley take full advantage

Leyton Orient attacker Maguire-Drew is eyeing an FA Cup run

Saturday, November 9, 2019 Jacob Ranson
Jordan Maguire-Drew during a loan spell at Coventry City in the second half of the 2017/18 season (pic: Nigel French/PA Images).

Leyton Orient attacker Jordan Maguire-Drew is already eyeing a plum tie in the FA Cup and is keen to progress that far in the competition.

O's boss Fletcher expects Maldon to pose a tough FA Cup test

Saturday, November 9, 2019 Jacob Ranson
New Leyton Orient head coach Carl Fletcher on the touchline at Plymouth (pic Simon O'Connor)

Leyton Orient head coach Carl Fletcher expects Maldon & Tiptree to provide a tough test as they meet in the first round of the FA Cup this weekend.

Gallagher search begins for Rugby Club of the Season

Saturday, November 9, 2019
Gallagher ambassadors Ugo Monye and Nolli Waterman during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Club of the Season launch at Twickenham Stadium (pic Phil Mingo/PPAUK)

Gallagher, community insurance broker and proud title partner of Premiership Rugby, is on the hunt for its first ever 'Rugby Club of the Season'.

Maguire-Drew praises Leyton Orient youngsters

Friday, November 8, 2019 Jacob Ranson
Jordan Maguire-Drew, of Leyton Orient, looks to run into a dangerous area away to Macclesfield Town (pic: Simon O'Connor).

Attacker Jordan Maguire-Drew has praised Leyton Orient's academy and the youngsters that were called upon in their victory over Brighton & Hove Albion under-21 team.

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London FA to host first football forum at Leyton Orient

Yesterday, 15:21
Leyton Orient's Brisbane Road ground (pic Simon O'Connor)

The London Football Association (LFA) are offering an opportunity for the football community in East and North London to have their say and shape the LFA's future agenda on the subjects that matter.

West Ham ratings from Burnley defeat

Mon, 12:30 Dave Evans,West Ham Correspondent
West Ham United's Ryan Fredericks (left) and Burnley's Dwight McNeil battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Turf Moor, Burnley.

Did any Hammer come out of the Burnley clash with any credit?

Fletcher: We know it's not good enough

Mon, 12:00 Dan Bennett
Action from Leyton Orient v Maldon & Tiptree in the FA Cup. Picture: Simon O'Connor

O's boss Carl Fletcher says he knows his side's FA Cup first round defeat to non-league Maldon & Tiptree on Sunday was not good enough.

FA Cup: Leyton Orient 1 Maldon & Tiptree 2

Sunday, November 10, 2019
New Leyton Orient head coach Carl Fletcher on the touchline at Plymouth (pic Simon O'Connor)

Leyton Orient fell victim to an FA Cup giantkilling at the hands of Maldon & Tiptree on Sunday.

Tower Hamlets, Woodford win, Clapton, Ilford, Sporting Bengal, Redbridge lose

Sunday, November 10, 2019 Jacob Ranson
Action from the Essex Senior League match between Tower Hamlets and West Essex at Mile End Stadium (pic Tim Edwards)

Tower Hamlets pulled off a comeback win while Clapton, Ilford and Sporting Bengal all fell to defeats in the Essex Senior League on Saturday.

Cricket

Essex CC double-winners have celebratory mural unveiled by local artist

Monday, November 4, 2019 Jacob Ranson
Essex CC mural in Chelmsford (Pic: We are the playbook)

In September, Essex County Cricket Club became the first team to win both the Vitality Blast and the Specsavers County Championship in the same season, and to celebrate their historic achievement, Dave Nash, a renowned local artist, has painted a mural in Chelmsford dedicated to the remarkable double.

Cricket: County champions Essex to face MCC in Sri Lanka

Thursday, October 31, 2019
Essex players celebrate with the Championship Trophy during Somerset CCC vs Essex CCC, Specsavers County Championship Division 1 Cricket at The Cooper Associates County Ground on 26th September 2019

Essex will play their Champion County match against the MCC in Sri Lanka next March.

Cricket: Ten Doeschate extends Essex stay

Friday, October 18, 2019
Essex skipper Ryan ten Doeschate with the County Championship Trophy (pic Gavin Ellis/TGS Photo)

Essex have announced that captain Ryan ten Doeschate has signed a one-year contract extension and will stay with the club until the end of the 2020 season.

Cricket: Bopara to leave Essex

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Lee Power
Essex Eagles' Simon Harmer and Ravi Bopara lift the trophy during the Vitality T20 Blast Final at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Essex have confirmed that Ravi Bopara is set to leave the county after failing to agree terms on a new contract.

Cricket: Essex quartet sign new deals

Monday, October 7, 2019
Aron Nijjar of Essex celebrates taking the wicket of Wayne Madsen during Derbyshire Falcons vs Essex Eagles, Vitality Blast T20 Semi-Final Cricket at Edgbaston Stadium on 21st September 2019

Essex have announced that Feroze Khushi, Aron Nijjar, Shane Snater and Paul Walter have all signed contract extensions with the club.

Rugby

Gallagher search begins for Rugby Club of the Season

Saturday, November 9, 2019
Gallagher ambassadors Ugo Monye and Nolli Waterman during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Club of the Season launch at Twickenham Stadium (pic Phil Mingo/PPAUK)

Gallagher, community insurance broker and proud title partner of Premiership Rugby, is on the hunt for its first ever 'Rugby Club of the Season'.

World Cup: England 12 South Africa 32

Saturday, November 2, 2019
South Africa's Makazole Mapimpi scores his side's first try during the 2019 Rugby World Cup final match at Yokohama Stadium.

England were stunned by South Africa's relentless intensity as their World Cup quest ended with a crushing defeat in the final at International Stadium Yokohama.

World Cup: Wilkinson offers England drop-goal advice

Friday, November 1, 2019
England's Owen Farrell and Jonny Wilkinson during a training session at Fuchu Asahi Football Park, Tokyo.

Jonny Wilkinson offered drop-goal guidance to Owen Farrell as England put the finishing touches to preparations for Saturday's World Cup final against South Africa.

World Cup: England's previous finals

Friday, November 1, 2019
England celebrate with the Webb Ellis trophy after winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final (pic PA)

England appear in their fourth Rugby World Cup final when they face South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama on Saturday.

World Cup: England duo delighted to triumph over adversity

Friday, November 1, 2019
England's Manu Tuilagi (left) and Anthony Watson (right) during the press conference at Keio Plaza Hotel, Tokyo.

Anthony Watson and Manu Tuilagi will be part of England's World Cup glory bid on Saturday after their triumphs over prolonged injury adversity.

Other Sport

Ice Hockey: Lee Valley Lions lose Haringey double-header

Yesterday, 14:05 Laurence Thorn
Lewis Blore in action for Lee Valley Lions (pic Phil Hutchinson)

It was a truly up-and-down weekend for Lee Valley Lions, as they followed a heavy 15-3 defeat at Haringey with a 5-4 home defeat against the same opponents just 24 hours later.

BBL Cup: London Lions 85 Worcester Wolves 90

Sunday, November 10, 2019
London Lions coach Vince Macaulay talks to his players (pic Graham Hodges)

BBL Cup holders London Lions fell short to the visiting Worcester Wolves in another thrilling clash as they fight to claim a place in the quarter-finals.

London Lions bolster squad with Tew

Thursday, November 7, 2019 Jacob Ranson
Alioune Tew has signed for London Lions (Pic: London Lions)

London Lions have confirmed that they have added French big man, Alioune Tew, to the roster as they look to turn their fortunes around.

Lee Valley Lions suffer narrow defeat in Streatham

Tuesday, November 5, 2019 Laurence Thorn
James Andrew stopped 44 of 50 shots in Lee Valley's narrow defeat in Streatham (Pic: Phil Hutchinson)

NIHL South Two: Streatham Hawks 6 Lee Valley Lions 4

BBL Cup: Plymouth 80 London Lions 90

Monday, November 4, 2019
Action from London Lions clash with Plymouth Raiders (pic Graham Hodges)

The cool head of Justin Robinson and free-scoring Brandon Peel led the Lions in a professional display as they dispatched the Plymouth Raiders at the Pavilions.

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