Result: Won 2-1 A much invigorated Chelmsford Vets side welcome St Albans to Stalag Luft 3, having won 2 of their last 3 league games. The game proceeded along the lines of Paul Brickhills famous second world war story, yep keep guessing…….. Hilts Hull and MacDonald aka Gordon Jackson aka Woody lined up against an in form St Albans side, … Read More
Chelmsford Men’s 1st XI vs. Cambridge University
Result: Drew 3-3 Scorers: V Veerapalan, T Fanger, R Plummer Chelmsford started the game in sluggish fashion with wayward passing and poor decision making. With the Cambridge forwards running hard it wasn’t long before Cambridge took an early lead to break the deadlock. As the game progressed and with Adam Hunter often drawing two Cambridge players, gaps opened within the … Read More
Chelmsford Men’s 1st XI vs. Spalding
Result: Loss 4-3 Scorers: G Kirkham, T Fanger, D Millane Chelmsford made the out-of-sync early, and long journey to Spalding. A newly promoted team who insisted on, for the first time this season, playing all their home games late morning. In spite of the journey to what appeared to be the middle of nowhere, the entire team arrived almost on … Read More
Sessional Coaching Courses
The following England Hockey Sessional Coach Award Courses have recently been organised and are taking bookings. Please click on the link for details about the course content and pre/post-course requirements. The minimum age to attend the course is 18 years of age and the cost is £240 (Coach Membership Scheme members), £299 (non members). The course is booked online … Read More
Chelmsford Ladies 1st XI vs. Harleston Magpies
Result: Lost 6-1 Scorers: K Robinson A tough away match saw Chelmsford deliver some quality hockey, only to lose out to mixed fortunes in converting short corners. The opening ten minutes saw both sides seeking midfield dominance but in a press forward, Harleston won a couple of short corners and converted the second to take the lead. Chelmsford’s response was … Read More
Chelmsford Men’s Super Vets vs Bromley and Beckenham
Result: Won 3-0 OK been waiting for this one – Woodies Roundup, You’ve got a friend in me! Andy Toys welcomed Brom & Becks to the playroom, with a strengthened Chelmsford side fresh from a couple of good performances over recent weeks. Woodie and Buzz (Andy’s centre back and sweeper combo) reunited after recent injury, struggled to contain B&B England … Read More
Chelmsford Men’s 5th XI vs. Thurrock
Result: Won 3-2 Scorers: D Bacon x2, C Hingston The 5th XI got back to winning ways with a 3-2 victory against Thurrock 2nds. The Chelmsford team began the game well, moving the ball confidently they soon had the Thurrock defence under pressure. A goal from Dan Bacon was followed by an excellent solo effort from Charlie Hingston directly from … Read More
Chelmsford Ladies 4th XI vs. Southend and Benfleet
Result: Won 7-0 Scorers: D Smith x3, W Daden x3, K Coates Following a tough game last week, Chelmsford 4XI were hungry for a win. Despite having the bare eleven, Chelmsford started in good form with a solid formation and accurate passing. Not allowing Southend & Benfleet a chance on the ball, Chelmsford had a flurry of short corners to … Read More
Chelmsford Ladies 1st XI vs. Sevenoaks
Result: Loss 5-1 Scorers: A Went Setting aside the score line, this was a very encouraging performance from an invigorated and restructured Chelmsford side. Sevenoaks position in the top echelons of the league was evidenced by the quality of the squad and they were well organised and played a fast-paced passing game. Chelmsford dealt with a short corner in the … Read More