Thurrock announced manager Robbie Garvey resigned following the club's defeat against fellow Conference strugglers Staines Town on 5 December 2011.

The three points were deducted after the season ended despite the offence taking place in August leading to a protracted legal dispute.

2016-2017 saw Thurrock make it three play-offs in a row as they finished 3rd gaining promotion to the Isthmian League Premier division by beating both AFC Hornchurch and Maldon & Tiptree 1–0.

On 27 August 2017,[3] chairman Tommy South announced that for health reasons he would be selling Thurrock and stepping down at the end of the 2017/18 season.

The playing area was turned around 90° to make one full pitch and dressing rooms were built so the club could become a separate entity.

Floodlights were erected in January 1988 after planning permission was accepted from Thurrock Council to add these features as well as a grandstand.