The Jack Leslie campaign announced that Andy Edwards has been selected as the sculptor for the new Jack Leslie statue. Andy will be working in partnership with Monumental Icons.
Jack was a professional footballer from Canning Town. In 1925 he was picked to play for England but his name was dropped from the team sheet after the selectors discovered his Jamaican Black heritage. John Francis (Jack) Leslie Aug 17, 1901 – Nov 25, 1988)
Jordan Williams, Julian Washburn and Isaiah Reese have joined the London Lions Basketball Club team for the upcoming 2021-22 season. The London Lions are based in Stratford. They compete in the British Basketball League. Their Summer Camp starts in August. Potential ballers aged 8-16 will be invited to train and play on the same courts as the London Lions players.
Clapton CFC women’s and men’s first football teams will be playing two pre-season games in Manchester against FC United Women and FC United Manchester on 7 August.
CCFC Supporters Group Clapton Punks have produced a range of ethically produced vegan friendly t-shirts. The money raised from the sale of the t-shirts will go towards helping the Old Spotted Dog Ground Trust open the clubhouse.
Spectators are welcome to watch Clapton CFC Cricket team play their games for free on 18 August and 25 August, 6pm – 8pm in Victoria Park. The team is part of the Victoria Park league.
Victoria Park Community Cricket League website
Athletic Newham FC is competing in the Emirates FA domestic cup competition. Extra preliminary round games start on Saturday 7 August, followed by the preliminary round which will be played on Saturday 21 August.
Athletic Newham FC Youtube page
Upton Park Ladies have started a new Development Squad for any beginners who lack experience in a first team environment or who have not played in a competitive football match before.
You are welcome to join their free open training sessions on Wednesdays 6.45pm Powerleage, Beckton, Pitch 10, for ages 16+. The Iron Ladies amateur football team will be playing their pre-season home and away friendly games in August.
Non-binary football club Upton Sparks WFC have announced their fixture list for the new season. They play their home league games at Whitechapel sports centre and are part of the Super 5 Sports League.
Forest Crusaders WFC is an UEFA coached 11-a-side team based in Newham who play in the (GLWFL) Greater London Women’s Football League. They are recruiting players aged 18+ for the 2021/22 season. If you are interested in joining the Crusader team you can attend their open training sessions every Wednesday at West Ham Memorial Park 7:00pm – 8.30pm.
Forest Crusaders WFC Twitter, Instagram
Congratulations to University of East London scholar Jona Efoloko who is taking part in the Tokyo Olympics Great Britain 4×100 metres relay team.
Former St Bonaventure’s former pupil Kylian Kouassi has signed his first professional Football contract with Sutton United FC.
Congratulations to the players in the West Ham United Foundation Programme 16-19 football team. The ‘Blues’ were crowned Champions of Champions. West Ham United Foundation are running their summer Holiday Hammers for young people aged 5 -15 at their Beckton base from 26 July – 27 August, 9am – 3pm
West Ham United Foundation website
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