There was jubilation for the ‘Airport Army’ as it was announced that they too would be returning to the Essex Senior League Premier Division for the new season, after being forced to spend a season away from their preferred ‘home’, in the Spartan South Midlands league. After the FA announced the non-League allocations for 2024-25, they can now look forward to matches much closer to home - pending any appeals - including against the likes of Takeley and Saffron Walden Town, as well as Sawbridgeworth Town.