Although they are branching out in a brand new competition, tomorrow's start to the Conference South sees both Grays and Thurrock up against familiar opposition.

While Colin McBride's Thurrock host Carshalton, Grays go to Hayes in two matches which will see former members of the Isthmian Premier Division in opposition.

Both Thurrock and Grays start with high hopes for success in the new campaign, but strong favourites for title success and a guaranteed place in the Nationwide Conference will be big-spending Horn-church.

Published Friday August 13, 2004

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