By Neil Harvey

AMBITION: Alfie Best

EAST Thurrock United are a step closer to securing a new home after ambitious owner Alfie Best confirmed the purchase of a sports ground little more than half a mile away from their Rookery Hill ground.
Local entrepreneur and businessman Best has completed the purchase of the 22-acre former Pegasus Sports Club in Corringham – and he hopes to turn it into a facility fit for the Rocks and the whole community to use.
Once council approval is given to develop the former oil refinary grounds and the required work is done, the new site will be...