Tomorrow's derby between East Thurrock and Tilbury at Rookery Hill will be a special afternoon for Rocks' goalkeeper Mark Hardingham.

The custodian, who has at last got his season back on track, will be facing his old club, having left St Chad's back in October.

But because of injury Hardingham only made his East Thurrock debut on Tuesday in the 1-0 victory over Uxbridge.

Wayne Tomkins, in a rare start, scored that goal and is expected to retain his place at the expense of one-time Docker Rikki Finning.

Ninth-placed Tilbury go into the match as the best-placed of Thurrock's three clubs in Ryman One North. Rocks are down in 20th spot.

Published Friday, January 31, 2003

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