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Ravi Bopara. Photo: David Jones/PA

Bopara hits first ton this term to give Essex advantage over Glamorgan

County Championship Division Two day 2: Glamorgan 231 Essex 343-9

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Glamorgan's Jim Allenby edges behind. Photo: Nigel French/EMPICS

Essex frustrated by Allenby and Walters

County Championship Division Two day 1: Glamorgan 231 Essex 10-2

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West Ham United's Joey O'Brien (right) and Everton's Kevin Mirallas (top) battle for the ball

West Ham star: God and Big Sam have been my saviour

Hammers defender Joey O’Brien reveals his faith in God helped him come back from a career-threatening injury

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West Ham United were named as anchor tenants of the Olympic Stadium in March but Leyton Orient want a judicial review of the decision. Pic: Philip Toscano/PA Wire

Leyton Orient renew bid for Olympic Stadium review

The Brisbane Road-based club are hopeful permission for a review will be granted after oral hearing.

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Everton's Leon Osman (left) and West Ham United's Joey O'Brien (right) battle for the ball

West Ham look for big finish and revenge against relegated Reading

West Ham look for starring role against Reading after playing second fiddle to Everton

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Jack Collison, West Ham United

A year is a long time in football for West Ham star

One of West Ham’s play-off heroes, Jack Collison, made just his fifth start of the season at Everton on Sunday

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Hammers midfielder Gary ONeill (right), in action at Goodison Park on Sunday, hopes he has done enough to earn himself a new contract

Birthday boy O’Neil hoping for present of new Hammers contract

Midfielder O’Neil hoping he’s done enough to earn a new deal

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West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce. Photo: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport

Sam Allardyce pens new West Ham deal

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has ended speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract.

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Barkingside celebrate after winning the Essex Senior League Cup final against Bowers at Rush Green (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

Barkingside on cloud nine in cup final

Essex Senior League Cup final: Barkingside 9 Bowers 1

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West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce. Photo: Stephen Pond/EMPICS

Allardyce confirms new contract will be signed after Everton game

Sam Allardyce has revealed that he will finally put pen to paper on a new West Ham contract at the beginning of next week.

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Barkingside players and backroom staff celebrate after clinching the runners-up spot in the Essex Senior League at the weekend. They face a cup final tomorrow night

Barkingside boss Frew seeking silver lining for season

Side boss Matt Frew looking for cup win to round off season

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Dagenham manager Wayne Burnett urges on his players in their last game of the season against York (Gavin Ellis/TGSPHOTO)

Hard work starts now for Daggers boss Burnett

Dagenham & Redbridge boss Wayne Burnett has a goalscorer at the top of his shopping list.

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Woodfords golden girl Kitty Eleyae

Woodford say it’s Green for go in bid for British Athletics League glory

Woodford Green with Essex Ladies begin their bid for glory

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Spurs Legends and celebrities take part in charity match at Leyton Orient

Stars take to the pitch for Haven House Children’s Hospice

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Forest pupils face the camera during their trip to St Georges Park for the national finals

Forest pupils produce fine effort at national finals

Forest School impress at the FA’s St George’s Park HQ in Burton

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Luke Wilkinson of Dagenham celebrates scoring against Morecambe at Victoria Road in January.Pic: Dave Simpson/TGS

Season of ups and downs for Daggers but one for Wilkinson to remember

Dagenham & Redbridge defender Luke Wilkinson talks about his thoughts on the season.

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Ian sparks, the departing chairman of Haven House Children's Hospice

Chairman of Woodford Green’s Haven House Children’s Hospice stepping down after decade of achievements

In its 10th birthday year, few people have been as closely involved in the development of Haven House Children’s Hospice as Ian Sparks.

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Michael Lindall plays Jay Gatsby in the Riverside Studios production of The Great Gatsby.

Move over, Leo! There’s a new Gatsby in town

Everyone may be talking about Leonardo DiCaprio this week, but there’s another Jay Gatsby in town and he’s about to take the stage.

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