Chelmsford travelled to Saffron Walden after a week’s break to try and regain their winning form having fallen short in their last couple of fixtures. Chelmsford started slowly and were soon punished for being slow out of the blocks when some loose marking and deft passes from the opposition enabled them to take the lead. Chelmsford rallied, tightened the marking … Read More
Ladies 1st XI v Wimbledon
Chelmsford welcomed table leaders Wimbledon on Saturday. The underdogs (sitting 7th) were ready and waiting to give the accomplished side a run for their money and with nothing to lose. The first half set off and Chelmsford’s young side were up for it. Chelmsford started all guns blazing, and applied the pressure to Wimbledon. A well fought first half with … Read More
Men’s 5th XI v Romford
The 5th XI continued their winning ways with a fine 5-2 victory against Romford 2nd XI.\ Starting well we soon took the lead via Scot Reilley. David Farmer then scored with a firm shot from the top of the circle and Scot got a second to give us a 3-0 half-time lead. Romford began the second half in a determined … Read More
Men’s 1st XI v Cambridge City
An Adam Carter goal with the last touch of the game secured a crucial three points for Chelmsford in their battle against the drop. Carter’s goal capped a dramatic finale in which Chelmsford trailed with just four minutes remaining, but with both teams charging forward and chances created at both ends, Chelmsford held their nerve to see off their relegation … Read More
Men’s 3rd XI v Southend
The game started off with a solid press from Chelmsford and what seemed like a constant attack on the Southend defence; shots were taken but unfortunately none could make it across the line with one shot hitting Will Cooper on the post. The game was in Chelmsford’s control until a Southend counter attack which left the team a goal down. Despite this … Read More
Men’s 5th XI v Brentwood
A convincing 9-0 victory at home on Saturday. Despite holding possession in the first 15 minutes of the game, Chelmsford had to work hard to break through the Brentwood Academy defence, with several chances on goal and short corner attempts. Persistence eventually paid off and we were rewarded with a goal from Scot Reilley mid-way through the half. With support from midfield we were able to continue to put pressure on the … Read More
Men’s 5th XI v Witham
The 5th XI came away from their visit to Witham with a disappointing 2-1 defeat. In a closely fought contest against the team lying second in the league we came across a goalkeeper in excellent form. Not only did we hit the post and see a penalty stroke go past the post we found a keeper making a series of … Read More
Men’s 3rd XI v Upminster
Weary, they arrived in the cold morning. Snow fell over them as they looked around, a team that was deserted by its captains, struggling for form after three losses. 11 men – iron-man hockey with no reserves, they would have to dig deep. A rousing team talk from the old veteran, Kingie, began to stir them. “Man-up time” he roared. … Read More
Ladies 2nd XI v Sevenoaks
Chelmsford welcomed top of the table Sevenoaks to Chelmer Park looking to avenge the narrow 1-0 loss in the away fixture earlier in the season. Having defended 24 corners on this occasion the home side knew it would be a tough test. Both sides started brightly and although Sevenoaks had the greater pressure there were chances both end. Some strong … Read More
Men’s 1st XI v Ipswich
Sunday 5th February saw Chelmsford Men’s 1s travel away to Ipswich for the second of their two matches. After a disappointing result against Magpies the day before, Chelmsford knew they had something to prove. Traveling with just 12, Chelmsford knew it was going to be a tough battle, without taking into account the influence of the shut A12 disrupting preparations … Read More