The draw for the early rounds of the F.A. Trophy was announced today.

Billericay Town are away to Romford or AFC Sudbury in the 1st Qualifying Round on Saturday 17th October.

The draw for the early rounds of the F.A. Cup was announced today.

Billericay Town enter the competition in the 1st Qualifying Round, and have been drawn away to AFC Hornchurch on Saturday 12th September.

Punk legends Sham 69 (Angels with Dirty Faces/If The Kids Are United/Hurry Up Harry/Hersham Boys) will be appearing live at New Lodge on Friday 4th September. Tickets priced £10 will be on sale at the Club from this Thursday.

Sham 69 will be supported by Splattered Apple, and another band TBC. Doors 19:30. Late bar.

To celebrate the start of pre-season training this Thursday evening, Stella and Carlsberg will be £1.50 a pint in the clubhouse.

So why not come down, grab a sneak preview of the squad, and quench that heatwave thirst. Clubhouse opens at 19:30.

Our popular Soccer School is back this Summer, in conjunction with Supreme Soccer.

The school is open to boys and girls aged 4 to 14, and includes an attendance medal, skills competition, fun games, free match ticket, mini World Cup tournament and top coaches from Supreme Soccer.

Dates: Tuesday 18th to Friday 21st August, 10:00-15:00 each day.
Venue: Billericay Town Training Ground, Blunts Wall Road, Billericay.
Cost: £50 for the 4 days.

You can download and print a booking form here.

Despite having been courted by a Blue Square South side, Wayne Semanshia has committed himself to Billericay Town for the forthcoming season.

Brian Statham said "I'm pleased Wayne is staying. He's a popular player at the club, where he has been versatile in playing in a number of positions. Now I'd like to see him nail down one position, and become a master of that. I'm sure if things work out, he'll be able to move onwards and upwards somewhere down the line."

We have this morning spoken with Neil and he has confirmed he's rejoined Bowers & Pitsea. Neil said his decision was because he wanted "regular first team football and not to just be a squad member."

Neil started 29 games for us last season and was sub in 7, he also won a Player of the Month award.

I attended the Ryman Ball & Presentation evening on Saturday. A new format to the evening, a more relaxed & informal affair they said, which was something the caterers and bar staff fully embraced. I preferred the old format. I'm not knocking the League by the way, I think they do a superb job.

I was shocked to hear that that the Staines chairman, Alan Boon, was unable to attend due to a recent heart attack. My best wishes go out to Alan and his family.

Had a good  chat with my non-league friend Danny Hunter...