Chelmsford returned to action after two frozen weeks with defeat to title-chasing Peterborough, a loss which sees them slump back to the bottom of East Premier A. The tone of the game was set early on, and although Chelmsford presented a well-marshalled defence, Peterborough rarely gave away possession and were happy to patiently play the ball at the back waiting … Read More
Men’s 2nd XI v Potters Bar
2016 was a tough year for the Men’s 2s, with relegation, the loss of several integral players and results very hard to come by. But there is none of that nonsense to be had for 2017. After two weeks off due to frozen pitches and thus cancelled games, finally the M2s kicked off their 2017 campaign against Potters Bar 1s. … Read More
Men’s 5th XI v. Braintree Academy
The 5th XI started the second half of the season as they had finished the first half with another victory. On a cold afternoon at Braintree the 5s put together a solid team performance which produced three well-deserved points. Goals from Scot Reilley and David Farmer helped us into a 2-1 lead at the break. As the temperature fell we … Read More
Ladies 1s Indoor 2016/17 (Part 2)
Despite an inexplicable Ipswich defeat in the first weekend, Chelmsford Ladies 1s arrived at the second weekend of Division 1 confident and composed. ‘Oh how the mighty can fall.’ Due to a serious thundersnow flurry training on Thursday had been cancelled. Yet the team remained optimistic, sitting happily in 5th place in the table. Oh, how the mighty can fall. … Read More
Men’s 4th XI v. Cheshunt 2nd XI
This friendly match was a perfect opportunity to blow away the festive cobwebs and to sharpen the instincts in preparation for the rest of the regular season. On paper the two teams looked a good match, although in different regions both were in equal looking divisions and had equally strong starts to their respective seasons – perfect! The game proved … Read More
Ladies 1s Indoor 2016/17 (Part 1)
After a whirlwind indoor campaign last year, the Ladies 1s jumped up 3 leagues from East Prem to Division 1 in just one season. No mean feat, this season included trips to Norwich, Croydon and, most memorably, Bradford. 3 weekends later and the team came out on tops to return to its former heights. Now securely in England Hockey’s Super … Read More
Men’s 1st XI v. Dereham 1st XI
Chelmsford got the New Year off to the perfect start with a hard-fought victory over fellow relegation strugglers Dereham. For the first time this season, Chelmsford find themselves off the bottom of the table ahead of another six-pointer at Saffron Walden next week. “An end to end affair” The first half was an end to end affair, and it was … Read More
Zevenbergen Tour 2017
Junior players are invited to sign up for the forthcoming Zevenbergen tour – 28th April to 1st May. The event is open to all Under-14, Under-16 and Under-18 players. This year is a special year because it’s the 25th Anniversary Tour! Full details can be found in this Tour FAQs document. Please complete and send the Registration Form (below) with … Read More
Ladies 3rd XI v. Thurrock 1st XI
Chelmsford arrived at Palmers College ready for the challenge of playing 2nd in the table Thurrock. Everyone arrived bang on 11.30 except Coach Goodridge who due to a navigational error ended up in Chadwell Heath with Bunny our esteemed Umpire for the day. “Sterling efforts of the midfield quartet…” Thurrock started strongly with good possession and movement in their forward … Read More