By John Lyons

THE WAY IT WAS: Ship Lane hosted Thurrock

DELIGHTED chairman Lee Vehit reckons Grays Athletic have taken a ‘huge step’ to fulfilling their long-held dream of having a new home.
On Thursday night, Thurrock Council approved a development on green belt land, which includes Grays moving into the disbanded Thurrock FC’s old Ship Lane home.
It is a massive boost for the Isthmian North outfit, who have been homeless for the past 13 years following the redevelopment of their New Rec base. The Blues have since led a nomadic lifestyle and are due to move in with Tilbury for the comi...