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
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
Men’s 1st XI v Harleston Magpies
The first weekend in February brought the 1s face to face with a tough double header of fixtures to try and drag themselves away from thoughts of relegation. Saturday saw Harleston Magpies make the return journey to Chelmer Park, earlier in the season they gave the hosts a thrashing with a side mixing experience and youth and a strict half … 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 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
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
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