Published: 23 May, 2013
by STEVE BARNETT

PHOENIX are the toast of the town after winning the Premier Division of the Hackney and Leyton League at the first time of asking.

Goals from Mariusz Serwin and Tyrone Husbands saw the triumphant side race into a 2-0 lead at Hackney Marshes on Sunday.

Rivals Black Meteors battled back to level the scores, but Phoenix rose from the ashes to secure a 3-2 victory thanks to rasping effort from man-of-the-match James Osbourne.

Dave Harber and Anthony Clark, who run the team, agreed it was no fluke they won the title with two games to spare. Dave said: “This is the biggest trophy the club has won.

I want to thank Anthony for bringing in some superb players, and everyone who has helped bring success to Phoenix. Club secretary Karen Marshall also deserves a big shout-out for what she does for the club.”

Anthony added: “We’re blessed to have so many quality players at our disposal. This success proves Phoenix is one of the strongest clubs in London, and that’s without a doubt.”