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West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini has backed goalkeeper Roberto Jimenez with his trust despite failing to win a Premier League fixture with Spaniard in-between the sticks.

Dagenham & Redbridge have signed goalkeeper Harry Seaden on a work-experience loan until January, while Joshua Strizovic has joined Romford on loan.

Dagenham & Redbridge manager Peter Taylor insisted there was a good feeling around the stadium ahead of their 6-1 win over Aldershot Town on Saturday.

New Romford owner-manager Glenn Tamplin he learnt a lot from his time in charge of National League South outfit Billericay Town.

Continental League Cup: West Ham 3 Lewes 1

Romford's record appearance holder Paul Clayton paid tribute to former manager Paul Martin, following his departure from the Isthmian League North club.

In September, Essex County Cricket Club became the first team to win both the Vitality Blast and the Specsavers County Championship in the same season, and to celebrate their historic achievement, Dave Nash, a renowned local artist, has painted a mural in Chelmsford dedicated to the remarkable double.

Essex will play their Champion County match against the MCC in Sri Lanka next March.

Rainham Cricket Club will be moving to the Shepherd Neame Essex League for the 2020 season much to the delight of captain Jon O'Neill.

Brentwood captain Aaron West admitted it felt good to get their hands on the Shepherd Neame Essex League Premier Division and League Cup trophies at the annual dinner in Shenfield, writes Lee Power.

Essex have announced that captain Ryan ten Doeschate has signed a one-year contract extension and will stay with the club until the end of the 2020 season.

Essex have confirmed that Ravi Bopara is set to leave the county after failing to agree terms on a new contract.