Unexpected appearance - Jay Emmanuel-Thomas lined up for Hullbridge Sports this afternoon
FORMER Arsenal striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was a surprise starter for Hullbridge Sports against Coggeshall this afternoon.
Emmanuel-Thomas’ brother Caiden is a member of the Hullbridge squad.
And Sports manager Darren Manning was grateful to have Emmanuel-Thomas in his side.
“It was just a one off but Jay came in and did us a big favour,” said Manning.
“We have a few knocks and injuries so Jay played and it was great to have him with us.”
Sports won the game 3-1 with Caiden Thomas, George Cocklin and Kieran Bishop all on target.
Emmanuel-Thomas, 29, has also played for Ipswich Town, Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers in his career.
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