By Hugo Varley
CANVEY Island manager Danny Heale has come out fighting after receiving criticism this week over the signings of East Thurrock duo Sam Higgins and James White.
The high-profile pair arrived at Park Lane this week on a dual registration deal to turn out for the Gulls in the Bostik North play-offs.
And they made an instant impact by helping them to a 2-0 semi-final victory at Bowers & Pitsea.
Both players have been mainstays in the East Thurrock line-up this season with Higgins, who found the net in Wednesday night’s 2-0 victory, topping the National League South goal...