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Forest United won 2-0 on Wednesday to lift the East Ham Hospital Charity Cup.
Playing Newham United (From Senior Division Three of The Essex Olympian League) in the final, Forest took a early 2-0 lead in the first half thanks to Micha Gentle's goal & a Michael Southee converted penalty.
Despite a spirited second half fight back from Newham Utd, Forest held firm & secured a 2-0 victory again the defending cup holders.
Congratulations to Ryan Thompson-Cobham & all the lads that have been invovled in the cup run throughout this season.
Should be interesting next season as Forest will aim to retain the trophy!!!
Forest United lost the Ilford & District league Fenton Cup Final 2-1 on Wednesday.
Playing against Redbridge Elite (Who had already won the League cup after a 5-3 win over Castle United, the Premier Division champions) Forest took the lead after some great build-up led to Lee Chambers curling the ball from the left hand side of the 18 yard box into the top right hand corner of the Redbridge Elite goal for the best goal of the final.
However Redbridge Elite were able to level the scores & with less than five minutes left til the end of normal time, Redbridge scored a second, winning goal to break Forest hearts. Congratulations to Redbridge who enjoyed their second cup final success in recent weeks.
Forest United now have the East Ham Hospital Charity Cup to look forward to as the club has a second chance at cup success this season.
Well done to Ryan Thompson-Cobham & the lads in reaching the final after a very tough & eventful season.
Forest United FC are seeking players for all positions (Specifically Goal Keepers), who possess the required standards of good attitude, commitment & time keeping, to add to the club's teams for the new season (2010/11).
After Cup success this season Forest United now plan to run two teams for the new season. So if your interested in enjoying success & winning silverware, this is the club to do it!!!
Our Pre-season training commences on Wednesday 14th July, 7pm, Wanstead Flats, Capel Rd, Forest Gate, E7. If interested in joining the club or seeking further information, please contact Thomas Isidore: Telephone - 07904 194841 or E-mail at: tisidore@hotmail.com
Forest United FC's End of season presentation will be taking place at The Holly Tree Pub, Dames Road, Forest Gate, E7 on Friday 4th June. Starts at 7.30pm Sharp!!!
All club members are required to confirm their attendance with Ryan Thompson-Cobham bt no later than Friday 28th May.
Trophies to be presented on the night include Manager's player of the season, Players player of the season & Top goal scorer of the season. In addition the East Ham Hospital Charity Cup will be on display & all those who have yet to collect cup final medals/trophies, etc, will be present with them.
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Scroll down the fixtures & results web page, select the fixture whose match report you wish to view & click on the 'Report' icon to the right & a window will open up containing the match report for that fixture.
Forest United have two teams in the Ilford & District football League. Forest United play in the premier division and Forest United Reserves play in division 2. Our home ground is located at Wanstead Flats, Capel Road, Forest Gate E7.
Ground: Wanstead Flats, Capel Road
Our home kit colours are:
(First)
Yellow/black shirts, black shorts & black socks
(Reserves)
Yellow/black shirts, black shorts & black socks
and our away kit colours are:
(First)
Black/white shirts, black shorts & black socks
(Reserves)
White/red shirts, red shorts & red socks
During the season, the club trains at Forest Gate Community School, Forest Street, Forest Gate, E7 0HR, from 8:00pm till 10:00pm, every Wednesday Evening. There will be no training when Forest Gate Community School is closed for the holidays (Half-term, Easter, Christmas, etc).