Last night we entered the South Ilford Catholic Club empty handed, and left with more goodies than we could carry! In what will hopefully be the first of many successes for La Chiesa,  we were accepted into the Corinthian League 3rd Division, offered, but rejected, promotion, and made it, thanks to a bye, into the last eight of the League Cup! The icing on the cake, however, was our ticket being drawn out of the hat for the charity raffle, and being presented with a photograph and snooker cue, both signed by the most exciting player in the history of the game, Ronnie O'Sullivan! We like to think that if 'the Rocket' were ever asked if there was a football team that shared his flair, precocious talent and general boatiness, he would reply, without hesitation, 'La Chiesa del Corno!' (18.06.03) 

Hornchurch United's inaugural match was almost settled by one of the most breathtaking moments of skill the select few who were watching will surely ever witness! Moments after being being hauled back to 5-5 by Hodsall Select XI, United striker Matt Gillham receIved the ball from kick off, turned his man and let fly from inside his own half with a shot that dipped over the keeper and struck the underside of the bar before rebounding to safety. Gillham had already scored twice to put United 5-3 up, other goals coming from midfielder Sam Knowles, a penalty from Bob, and Lee Rayner. Defensive problems must be ironed out, but today all the talk will be about the greatest goal that never was! (04.05.03)