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July2003 -  News Articles
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Canvey Island have reportedly withdrawn their Contract offer for former Southend Left-back Damon Searle.

Speaking to the Evening Echo, Gulls Coach Glenn Pennyfather had this to say:

"We made Damon an offer, but we have now decided to look at other possible targets,".

"We hope Damon gets sorted out elsewhere and we will now turn our attention to other players as we look towards next season."

30/7/03

 
Peter Smith has returned to Park Lane!
After spending last season at Essex rivals Grays Athletic under former Canvey Island Midfielder Mark Stimson, Peter 'Buzz' Smith has returned to the Gulls! Rumoured to have re-signed within the last fortnight Smith, 34, hopes to resurrect his successful CIFC career and win back the praise of the 'Yellow Army'.

His profile has now been added to the 2003 Squad Page here.

29/7/03

 
The Evening Echo reports tonight that Canvey Island Left-Winger Scott Forbes has been placed on the Transfer List. Scott who signed from Southend United at the beginning of last season played for the Canvey Island Reserves at Basildon last Saturday, rather than go to Roots Hall with the First-Team. Canvey Island FC wishes Scott Forbes all the best in searching for a new Club.

Also in the same article is news that Canvey Island have offered former Cambridge Utd Central Defender & Ipswich Trainee David Theobald (pictured) a contract and he should sign sometime this week.

Picture Courtesy www.scfc.co.uk

29/7/03

 
According to the Evening Echo tonight, Canvey Island FC have offered a 12 month contract to former Southend United Left-back Damon Searle who had spent some of the duration of the last week on trial at Colchester United playing against Grays Athletic & Charlton Athletic. The U's have also tabled a deal for the 30 year old.

However, Canvey's trialist Midfielder, Stuart Thurgood, (pictured) who was another player released by Southend United towards the end of last season will not be offered a contract by the Club leaving him free to negotiate terms with other Clubs interested in his services.

28/07/03 

 
Neil Midgley has signed for Canvey Island FC.

The former Barnet Midfielder put pen to paper prior to the Pre-Season Friendly at home to Hull City tonight - 18th July.

Described as a Right-Sided/Central Forward who is best playing just behind the Strikers, Neil was born in Cambridge on 21st October 1978. After joining Ipswich Town, Midgley had spells at Hereford & Kidderminster Harriers before joining Barnet where he became a proven Conference Goal Scorer - from Midfield.

19/07/03
 

 
To end all the speculation - Ty Gooden has finally signed for Canvey.  Ty has a long association with the island, being born here in 1972 and going to Winter Gardens Primary and then Castle View Secondary schools.  Ty and brother Ian have long been admired for their footballing skills, although injury problems have dogged both boys.

Ty Gooden:

Born - 23/10/1972
Place - Canvey Island
Height - 5' 8"
Weight - 12St 6lbs
Postion - Left-Sided Attacking Midfielder
 
Previous Clubs:
Arsenal - Trainee
Wycombe
Swindon
Signed for Gillingham in 1999/2000 season for £100,000
Retired from Professional Football in June 2003 due to an persistent ankle injury before joining Canvey Island FC on the 30th June 2003 for a 2 year deal.

30/06/03
 

 
 
 
 

News stories for the last few days can be found under the June page. All last years news has now be archived, and can be found both within our archive section, or under our www.canveyfc.com/2001 pages

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