Neil Clements, Paul Killoran, Gary Waller, Dave Batt, Steve Coatman, Neil Barrett, Russ Hudson and player-manager Chandra Nair featured as Romford opened with a 1-0 victory over local rivals Leyton Orient.

Nair scored the winner, while goalkeeper Clements produced a vital penalty save to secure all three points for Boro.

Romford followed that with a 2-1 victory over Stones Athletic, with leading scorer Hudson netting both goals, before he was on target again to seal a 1-0 win against Concord Rangers.

Nair praised a solid debut from Barrett, who was unlucky not to score, as well as excellent defending from Killoran and Clements.

He also highlighted the hard-working midfield, with Coatman playing a key role in managing the games.

Romford B were also in action at the Essex Walking Football League cup finals day, where they went in as underdogs as the only Third Division side among seven First Division teams.

Clements, Killoran, Barrett, Waller, Stuart Deverill, Hudson, Coatman and Nair represented Boro, who opened with a 2-2 draw against Stanway Rovers.

Waller and Hudson scored for Romford, who were denied victory when Stanway equalised with the last kick of the game.

They then faced First Division champions Concord Rangers and suffered a 3-1 defeat, with Hudson again on the scoresheet, before Chelmsford City completed Boro’s day with a 2-0 win.

Nair felt his side had performed well and were unfortunate in two of their matches, while an early injury to defender Killoran proved disruptive.

Romford Over 50s A team, meanwhile, endured a disappointing end to their Essex Walking Football League First Division season.

Phil Newman, Dave Willis, Alan Poulton, James Thompson and Dave Snook featured as Boro began with a 1-0 defeat to Colchester Phoenix.

They then lost 3-1 to Beacon Hill Rovers, with Willis scoring Romford’s goal, before ending their campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Billericay Town.