Hornchurch FC celebrated their memorable FA Trophy win in style by parading the cup through the streets on an open-top bus.

Romford Recorder: The open top bus along High Street, HornchurchThe open top bus along High Street, Hornchurch (Image: Archant)

The Urchins went on a fairytale run in the competition, defeating six higher-ranked teams including National League Notts County, before beating a seventh, Hereford, 3-1 in May's final at Wembley.

Romford Recorder: Fans give their support to the squad as they passFans give their support to the squad as they pass (Image: Archant)

Hornchurch added another trophy when they defeated FA Vase winners Warrington Rylands 3-2 on Saturday (August 7) to win the Pitching In Non League Super Cup.

Romford Recorder: Hornchurch won the FA Trophy after a victory at Wembley Stadium in MayHornchurch won the FA Trophy after a victory at Wembley Stadium in May (Image: Archant)

To mark their incredible achievement, the squad was taken through the streets of Upminster and Hornchurch to give fans a glimpse of the trophies.

Romford Recorder: Players and staff cheered from the top of the busPlayers and staff cheered from the top of the bus (Image: Archant)

Manager Mark Stimson said: “It was special. Sometimes you wonder how many people are going to turn out, especially with the weather we’ve had over the last few days, but surprisingly loads turned out and it has been a really good afternoon."

Romford Recorder: Customers at The Fatling pub in High Street, Hornchurch, cheer on the team as they passCustomers at The Fatling pub in High Street, Hornchurch, cheer on the team as they pass (Image: Archant)

People lined the parade, which went from the club's home ground in Bridge Avenue, Upminster to Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre in Hornchurch.

Romford Recorder: The squad is greeted by fansThe squad is greeted by fans (Image: Archant)

The squad was greeted by council leader Damian White and the borough's mayor John Mylod at a reception.



Romford Recorder: Fans cheer on The UrchinsFans cheer on The Urchins (Image: Archant)

Romford Recorder: Havering mayor Cllr John Mylod greets the players at Harrow Lodge Leisure CentreHavering mayor Cllr John Mylod greets the players at Harrow Lodge Leisure Centre (Image: Archant)

Romford Recorder: Fans lined the streets of Hornchurch to see the squad come past.Fans lined the streets of Hornchurch to see the squad come past. (Image: Archant)


Romford Recorder: Frankie May, four, and dad Jimmy pose by the trophyFrankie May, four, and dad Jimmy pose by the trophy (Image: Archant)


Romford Recorder: An open top bus carries the jubilant Hornchurch FC players through the streets of Hornchurch after they won the FA TrophyAn open top bus carries the jubilant Hornchurch FC players through the streets of Hornchurch after they won the FA Trophy (Image: Archant)

Romford Recorder: An open top bus takes Hornchurch FC players through the streets of HornchurchAn open top bus takes Hornchurch FC players through the streets of Hornchurch (Image: Archant)



Romford Recorder: The bus went through Upminster and HornchurchThe bus went through Upminster and Hornchurch (Image: Archant)


Romford Recorder: Players and staff from Hornchurch FC are met by Havering Council Leader Cllr Damian White and Mayor Cllr John MylodPlayers and staff from Hornchurch FC are met by Havering Council Leader Cllr Damian White and Mayor Cllr John Mylod (Image: Archant)