Departing the Dockers is Club Captain, Aaron Waters who leaves to join Thurrock FC. The Left Back, who has also been deployed in Midfield, has been at the club since 2012 and has made 83 appearances scoring 9 goals. The 22 year old, was handed the Captain's Armband last season and has proved to be a fan favourite in Tilbury.

Sam Cutler, 24, has left the club after making 68 appearances, scoring 9 goals. The midfielder joined in late 2012 following spells at higher level sides such as AFC Hornchurch, Welling, Dover Athletic and Cambridge United.

Ben Hunt also leaves the Dockers following his short stay. The 24 year old Striker made an impact in pre-season where he netted 5 goals and then made 8 appearances where he scored 1 goal.

Another departure is Match Secretary Linda Vaughan, after 5 years has decided to take well-earned rest.

The club would like to thank them all for the service they have given.

The club welcome 26 year old Joey May from AFC Hornchurch on loan and 18 year old De'Juane Taylor-Crossdale who has signed from Billericay Town after recently being released from Championship side Reading. Both made their debuts in Saturday's defeat to Wroxham.

The club are also pleased to announce that 22 year old Grays Atletic goalkeeper Lamar Johnson will be joining the Dockers following his 9 month ban. He will join on a months loan to regain match fitness.