Grassroots Magazine Issue #20 by Daniel Prior

Dedicated to football in Essex ISSUE #20 May/June11

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INSIDE: Club profile Gloucester eagles p04 Health, fitness & style 15 minute leg circuit p10 Competition Spot the ball p23 The clarets Heartbreak in the playoffs p38

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We talk to west ham youngster James Tomkins, who’s living the dream as a professional footballer

Advertising piers@grassrootsmag.co.uk rob@grassrootsmag.co.uk Content richard@grassrootsmag.co.uk Design gary@grassrootsmag.co.uk www.garychambers.co.uk Finance kevin@grassrootsmag.co.uk Photography photography@grassrootsmag.co.uk Website dan@grassrootsmag.co.uk Cover image: Action Images. West Ham’s James Tomkins in recent Barclays Premiership action The Grassroots team Richard Murphy, Gary Chambers, Kevin Garner, Rob Sidney, Piers Lindo, Kevin Fay and Dan Prior Many thanks to this months contributors: Gloucester Eagles Football Club, Chris Evans, Paul Smith, Trevor Bagshaw, Peter Godfrey, Andy Chaplin, Kick It Out, Robert Fielder and of course all our sponsors.

P04 Profile 04 Club C.D.S.S.L league division one

side Gloucester Eagles are under the spotlight this month

things football in Essex

fitness & style 10 Health, Ignore high speed, form is

certainly key in our 15 minute leg circuit drills

INTERVIEW: James Tomkins, West Ham United & England Under 21’s James talks to Grassroots Magazine about his career highlights to date and what it means to be a professional footballer

FA news 08 Essex Chris Evans’ review of all

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Chelmsford league League tables

C.D.S.S.L league League tables & scorers

Invitation league League tables & scorers

ssex Olympian league 24 ELeague review & tables

league 28 Mid-Essex League review & tables whistle 36 Final Paul Smith on another exciting season in grassroots football

minds, one heart, 38 Many Chelmsford City

End of season round up from our City guru Chris Evans

Spot the ball 23 Competition: The classic game of skill and

judgement… grassroots style!

GRASSROOTS MAGAZINE Contents

“ The shortlist for the four categories of our presentation evening on 10th June is complete. See our centre pages for our shortlist and voting information.”

Season 2 The Grassroots team

very grassroots footballer dreams about playing for their boyhood club. For most of us that dream is but a distant memory and the love of the game is enough to keep us playing week in week out. Grassroots Magazine was delighted to have had the recent opportunity to chat to West Ham youngster James Tomkins on fulfilling his dream, and how he owes his recent rise to a supportive family and grassroots football. See page 12 for the interview. Congratulations TO DUTCH Football Club

Dutch FC who play in Chelmsford Sunday league division one completed a remarkable cup treble recently by adding the Essex Junior Cup to their impressive trophy cabinet. Having romped Invitation division three last season, manager Rob Small and his team have found the step up to the Pope and Smith sponsored league a challenge. This has not deterred the boys in cup competitions however, with the team winning the division one league cup and the Coward Cup. A huge well done to Rob and his team in what is Rob’s swan song season with the Dutch. See our Essex FA feature on page 10 for the match report of their latest cup success. Grassroots Presentation 2011

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The votes are in and they have been counted and verified... and we are delighted to announce the shortlist for the four categories of our presentation evening on 10th June at Shire Hall in Chelmsford. See our centre pages for our shortlist and voting information. For any further information on tickets, donations or prizes for our raffle, contact us via awards@grassrootsmag.co.uk All the best to all clubs, the Grassroots team. l

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KEVIN FAY

Player manager Luke perry in recent sunday league action against Slavia FC

unday league newcomers Gloucester are having a dream season. In their debut year the boys from Moulsham are gunning for promotion and confidence is high at the close of the season. With crunch time approaching, we caught up with the Eagles for their take on their rapid rise. GR Where do your team originate from? GE The club was established by Luke and Ben Perry in the Summer of 2010. We all frequent the Eagle and Hind pub in Moulsham Lodge, so the banter between the lads is good and continues off the field. GR Who has the responsibility as manager and how long have they held the post? GE Luke Perry is the club’s player-manager and he is in his first season.

CLUB PROFILE Gloucester eagles

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Kevin Fay

GR Who would you say are your key players, and what qualities do they bring to the team? GE It’s a bit of a cliché but every player has played his part this season. Our goalie Tom Giddings is in his first season between the sticks and has pulled off some quality saves to give us something to build on. Ladi Benson is our key striker with 15 goals so far this season. Captain Rob Wotton is very influential and continues to put in good performances (when he hasn’t been on the booze the night before!) Dan Booty also deserves praise as his versatility is vital for the team. »

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GR Football, and grassroots football in particular is famous for its off the field banter – are there real characters in the dressing room? GE I’d say the main prankster in the squad is Laurent Kelsey. He consistently winds everyone up. No one actually likes him, we just feel sorry for him most of the time! GR With the season drawing to a close, what are your goals for the remaining fixtures? GE We’re sitting in a great position in the league so promotion is a realistic aim for the run in. To make the Premier division would be a great achievement. GR What are the clubs long-term ambitions? GE We have got a second team lined up for next season so we’re looking to expand. Building Gloucester Eagles Football Club is important to everyone involved. GR Is there anyone behind the scenes who deserve a special mention for their support? GE Benny the Chairman, without doubt. He helps out with all the relevant paperwork (which no one envies) and he also sorts out food for the boys after every game. The Eagle & Hind pub deserves a mention too for paying for our kit and being the club’s sponsor in our first season. GR Grassroots Magazine is now in its 20th issue and with the website we’re covering the main leagues in Essex. What are your opinions of the magazine to date? GE It’s a good magazine and very handy to be able keep up to date with what’s going on in our division and leagues across the county. l Grassroots Magazine would like to wish Gloucester Eagles a successful conclusion to the season. To feature your side as a club profile in this season’s run in, please contact richard@grassrootsmag.co.uk

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Gloucester eagles 2010/2011 HOME strip

SQUAD LIST

Chairman

David Welham (Benny)

Secretary

Michael Soames Shaun Sims Rob Wotton Joe Broadbent

Midfielders

Eagle & Hind Pub, CM2 9LG (BELOW)

Dan Booty Joe Knowles Gary Wyatt Laurent Kelsey Marco Barbosa Bill Leftwich Glen Giddings

Manager

Luke Perry

Coach

Ben Perry

Strikers

Goalkeepers

Luke Perry Dane Nelson Ladi Benson Adam Royce

Tom Giddings

Defenders

Chris Rosa

Top scorers Luke Perry Ladi Benson Gary Wyatt Daniel Booty Marco Barbosa

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ESSEX FA NEWS

The latest news and views on Essex football supplied by Chris Evans

Chris Evans, PRESS & Publicity officer, Essex County FA

hroughout this regular feature, Chris publicises the positive news relating to grassroots football. With case studies collated from essexfa.com and other publications such as the County’s biannual magazine. He also liaises with the media to ensure all facets of the local game receive the coverage they deserve.

Abbey Youth Old Boys 2-5 Dutch Essex Sunday Junior Cup Final supported by Time 107.5 FM.

Lee Perry scored a hat-trick as Robert Small signed off in style as manager of Dutch with a 5-2 Sunday Junior Cup Final triumph over Abbey Youth Old Boys before revealing: “It feels very, very good. It’s massive for the club; this was our last chance.” Dutch fought back from going a goal behind inside two minutes to pick up the silverware in just their third season thanks chiefly to Perry’s trio. “We won’t get any second chances,” Small

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continued, referencing his own imminent departure. “I told the team that in the dressing room. We would never get the opportunity to make up for losing, so we gave it everything we had.” His side made the worst possible start as Ian Brownjohn headed Abbey in front. The tall centre forward had already nodded one corner kick over before rising to meet Joe Hagger’s second quadrant-based delivery and nod the ball into the bottom left-hand corner. “The start was a bit of a wobble,” Small conceded. “I said beforehand that they would be dangerous from set pieces and, from their second corner we’ve gifted them a free header, but the players reacted perfectly. We know we’ve got a good side, and conceding in the first minute is better than letting one in in the last.” Dave Browne almost responded immediately as he headed narrowly wide, whilst Ross Adams saw a further effort deflected wide before Small pulled

out an excellent save to turn away George King’s snapshot at the other end. That gave Perry the opportunity to equalise midway through the opening half. Browne’s shot was parried out by Chris Harper in the Abbey goal, and Perry got a deft headed touch to Taylor Lang’s corner to make it 1-1. Perry then saw a strong long-range effort with the outside of his left foot take a touch off of a defender before going over, whilst Harper made an excellent save to push Adams’ header over. However, Dutch did move ahead three minutes before half time as Dean Harper was adjudged to have pushed Scott Pethers to the ground, and Perry stepped up to convert the spot kick. Rather than that strike, Small claimed that it was Chris Lewis’ header from another Lang flag kick two minutes after the break that proved to be the pivotal moment: “The goal just after half time was the most important one because we knew in the first 10-15 minutes of the second half they’d come at us. The third goal stifled them.” Unfortunately for the Old Boys, many of whom are alumni of Abbey Youth FC, they were reduced to nine men after a five-minute period in which both Hagger and Chris Ambrose were dismissed.

Dutch FC were also successful in the Division One League Cup final encounter versus Ongar United. See page 21 for match action.

Despite that setback, they were swiftly handed a route back into the game when Jono Olejnik angled a shot across Small. “At 3-1 we knew they’d still be a threat at set pieces, but again I got an instant reaction at 3-2,” added Small. That reaction saw Adams restore the two-goal advantage within 60 seconds of Olejnik’s 77th minute strike as he slotted home when Pether’s fierce effort was blocked before Perry added a fifth before the 80-minute mark, converting Paul Lewis’ right-wing centre. “I think that was Lee’s first hat-trick in three years. His all-round performance was excellent,” said Small. “It’s been a target to win the County Cup – in our first year we were unlucky in the quarterfinal then we were defeated in the semifinals last year. It’s the perfect way for me to end my association with the club. I’m delighted.” Abbey Youth Old Boys: Chris Harper, Dean Harper (Gary Brownjohn, 77), Chris Ambrose, Tom Scriven, Matty Attard, Joe Hagger, George King, Ian Brownjohn, Jono Olejnik, Rod Andrews (Matt King, 85), Billy Brownjohn. Unused Substitutes: Jamie Connors, Dan Aldrich. Dutch: Robert Small, Paul Lewis (Nathan Ruggles, 83), Stuart Fergus, Simon King, Danny Noble, Taylor Lang, Scott Pethers, Ross Adams, Dave Browne, Lee Perry (Chris Scott, 80), Chris Lewis (Jack Drury, 80). Unused Substitutes: Liam Courtier, Tim Rice. Referee: Greg Potter Assistant Referees: Michael Cottee

and David Czyzewicz

Fourth Official: Andrew Stock

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Health, FITNESS & style the 15 minute leg circuit

T Robert Fielder Grassroots Fitness Advisor

his circuit of leg exercises are geared towards strength development and also injury prevention, work your gluts, quads, and hamstrings. Do it twice a week, but leave two days rest before a game. Take no rest between each exercise and perform the circuit three times, resting 90 seconds between each exercise. Warm up for five minutes on a bike or cross trainer, then begin. All three count as one circuit, complete three circuits within 15 minutes. Ignore trying to hit a high speed, form is certainly key!

Squats Reps: 6

First, place two small plates under your heels. This reduces the pressure on your patellar tendon (heavily stressed during a football match), and also helps to isolate your quads. With a barbell resting on your upper back, squat down over four seconds until your posterior is level with your knees, then lift quickly over one

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second. Complete six consecutive reps without rest. Then go straight on to the next exercise. Squats are critical for building pure lower limb strength and keeping you injury-free when the crunching tackles start flying in. Walking lunges Reps: 12 each leg

Find some space in your gym and lunge continuously forward to complete twelve reps with each leg, holding two dumb-bells at your sides. Keep your spine straight, take Ministry of Funny Walks-worthy giant strides, and make sure your trailing knee finishes level with your trailing ankle at the bottom of the rep before driving upwards explosively. Aim for two seconds of lowering into the lunge and one second bursting out of it and into the next rep. Footballers are constantly accelerating and jumping off a single leg throughout a game. Walking lunges will improve your explosive speed, which translates to everything from

more effective dashes down the wing to higher leaps when defending corners. Dumb-bell squats Reps: 25

Holding two dumb-bells at your side and once again elevating your heels with two plates, complete 25 consecutive squats. Concentrate on maintaining a speedy tempo: aim to take no more than a second down to the bottom position and rise equally quickly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ideally, the lowest point of the movement should find your posterior just below parallel with your knees,â&#x20AC;? says Miller. Where the bar-bell squats built pure leg strength, these will boost your endurance, providing the muscle stamina needed for that match-winning injury-time dash into the penalty box. l For past issues including more health and fitness & style tips, please visit our website: www.grassrootsmag.co.uk/archive

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Premiership football James Tomkins

It’s every footy fans dream to play for their boyhood club. Having broken into the West Ham first team in Recent seasons, James Tomkins is doing just that.

omka, as he is affectionately known to West Ham supporters could be considered as somewhat of a rarity in modern football. With glitz and glamour overshadowing ability in a lot of today’s young talent, James’ feet are firmly on the ground as he evolves in a game he loves. Despite a disappointing season for the Hammers, James has seen plenty of playing time and is showing the potential that saw him break into the West Ham first team in recent years. Born in Basildon, James is no stranger to football in Essex, and we spoke to James about his career highlights so far and his gratitude to a good upbringing.

Before joining West Ham Academy where did you play your football at Grassroots level?

Before West Ham I joined a local team with one of my mates in Basildon called Holy Cross. I was only there for a couple of seasons before moving to Redbridge FC which isn’t far from West Ham’s training ground in Chadwell Heath. I quickly got spotted by West Ham and only played a few games before joining the Hammers full time.

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Did you have any specialised coaching before joining West Ham?

No not really. As a young lad I obviously played a lot of football around that time both at school and on a Sunday. After joining West Ham I only trained with them a couple of times a week so I could continue to enjoy playing on a Sunday. When I got to around nine years old that was when I started dedicating myself to West Ham so I didn’t have time for a Sunday League club. How old were you when you joined West Ham?

I joined when I was eight years old and I’ve been there ever since, representing the nines and tens, all the way up through the youth, under 18’s and reserve team until I was fortunate enough to break through to the first team. There’s a lot of boys out there that have that same dream, but your living it…

It was always my dream as a kid to play for the first team. I’ve managed to achieve that goal I keep reminding myself as a young player that I’ve got to keep that dedication going to enjoy a good career in the game. »

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At the Age of just 22, James has already made over 50 premiership appearances for the hammers scoring 2 goals

PREmiership football James Tomkins

Premiership football James Tomkins

Have you been a Hammer all your life?

West Ham is my local team. When I was growing up it was definitely the club I supported. Being local to me I watched them a couple of times so it’s obviously nice to play for them today. These days there is a lot of pressure put on players playing at the top level. Do pro clubs prepare you for this at an early age?

Obviously when you’re going up there’s always pressures in that there are a lot of players that come and go. It’s whether you’re both committed and dedicated enough to succeed. Your social life has to take a back seat and your friends get to do stuff you’re not able to do. Making sacrifices is part of any young player’s life and you have to put the work in. I believe that West Ham have always been fortunate that they have a good coaching setup to help prepare youngsters when making the step up. How did you cope seeing your close school mates going out and enjoying themselves whilst you had to be disciplined to give you the best possible chance of turning pro?

Yes, course it was difficult. People around you play a big part. I had a good family to keep me in check and be the first to remind me when I stepped out of line. I’ve always been quite level headed and knuckled down which is lucky. I didn’t really get involved in all the stuff you do as a teenager. I moved away from my school when I was young so didn’t really have too many mates around where I lived so that helped. I am fortunate to have a supportive family and have always been close to my brothers.

James’ debut goal for the Hammers was a 53rd minute header against Sunderland in April 2009

Who were the people you looked up to when you first started out in the game?

When I first started out for West Ham Rio was a big player. Coming through the academy, players like Di Canio and Tevez when they were

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here were an inspiration. Technically gifted players are great to watch and you looked at them at training and thought ‘wow’. There have been a lot of great players at West Ham that have come and gone, and there are certainly lots of players that are coming through the ranks now.

Do you still have much involvement in the Grassroots game?

I still see the people that I used to play with as a kid and it’s good to not forget where you came from. My little brother plays for a team in Benfleet and I try to watch him as often as I can. I haven’t been able to much this year as it’s been a tough season but I still try to get there when I can to cheer him on.

Was there anyone in particular that helped you develop your game?

Family support as I mentioned was important. Without my family I wouldn’t have been able to get to training. They’re massive to me and I wouldn’t be where I am to be honest. There are a lot of good coaches that have helped including Tony Carr at the youth academy and the other coaches including Kevin Keen.

I had a good family to keep me in check and be the first to remind me when I stepped out of line. I am fortunate to have a supportive family. James on family support whilst growing up

Early on at West Ham you were loaned to Derby County. Is it hard moving to a club short term?

Yes it can be. Obviously you don’t know any of the players and it takes a while to get to know how the team play. I think it helps with good people around you and there are plenty at Derby – it’s a big club. I was only there for a month and it helped me massively in terms of experience and the physicality of the Championship. I think you have to adapt quickly in today’s game, and the players who struggle always get found out.

What are your career highs and lows so far?

This year there have been a lot of ups and downs. We had great runs in both the FA Cup and Carling Cups and they have been highlights. Making my debut was a massive thing playing against Everton in my first game. I just enjoy playing and every day is a highlight. All players have their bad games and I am no exception. Hopefully you can use those experiences in your career. Who have been the most difficult players you have faced?

Different players have different attributes that you have to deal with. Torres and Tevez are difficult to mark and then you get the tall physical players. I think different strikers have different qualities. No one stands out in particular you just try to get the better of them.

Having played over 50 times for West Ham so far, what has been your favourite match?

Scoring against Sunderland was a big thing. To score was great and we won the game 2-0. That season we were doing well as a club finishing in the top ten. As well as being a good game personally, Junior Stanislas got our other goal which made it even more special. l Grassroots Magazine would like to thank James for taking the time to talk to us and we wish him all the best in his career. Good luck James.

Full name

Biography James

Tomkins

James Oliver Charles Tomkins D.O.B

29.03.89 (age 22) Place of birth

Basildon, England Height

1.90 m Playing position

Centre back / Right back

Youth football

West Ham, 97–08 First team*

08+ West Ham: 59 apps, 2 gls 08 Derby County (l): 7 apps National team*

04/05 04/06 06 07/08 09 09+

England U16: 4 apps England U17: 13 apps England U18: 1 Apps England U19: 8 Apps England U20: 1 APPS England U21: 9 Apps

* Statistics To date

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Leaguetables

Chelmsford Sunday league PREMIER DIVISION 01.05.11 1 Highfield Victoria 2 Daen Ingas 3 RE Social 4 Heybridge Social 5 Hatfield Swan Inn 6 Gallow United 7 William De Ferrers 8 Priory Sports 9 Broomfield 10 Old Chelmsfordians

PLD 18 18 16 17 18 18 18 17 18 18

W 14 11 10 8 8 6 6 5 4 1

D 2 4 4 4 2 4 3 4 1 2

L 2 3 2 5 8 8 9 8 13 15

GD 28 25 19 2 7 -13 -5 -8 -5 -50

PTS 44 37 34 28 26 22 21 19 13 5

PLD 17 17 18 16 17 17 17 18 11 18

W 14 11 9 8 7 7 5 5 5 5

D 2 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 0 0

L 1 4 6 6 9 9 10 12 6 13

GD 34 17 -3 11 0 -3 -11 -26 7 -26

PTS 44 35 30 26 22 22 17 16 15 15

PLD 17 18 18 17 18 18 17 18 18 17

W 12 11 10 10 9 7 6 4 3 2

D 3 4 4 4 3 5 0 1 3 1

L 2 3 4 3 6 6 11 13 12 14

GD 38 14 38 16 18 7 -16 -25 -47 -43

PTS 39 37 34 34 30 26 18 13 12 7

DIVISION ONE 01.05.11 1 Baddow Spartak 2 South Woodham 3 Red Lion (Springfield) 4 Ongar United 5 Infield 6 Howbridge Swifts 7 Great Baddow 8 Springfield Rouge 9 Dutch 10 Little Waltham

DIVISION TWO 01.05.11 1 Norton 2 Marconi Leisure 3 Redstones 4 Woodham Athletic 5 Directa Hotspur 6 Woodham Radars 7 Chelmer Village Ath. 8 Priory Sports Res. 9 Brookhouse 10 Writtle Manor

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Daen ingis’ games in hand will go a long way to seeing where the title will end up, and it’s looking a little gloomy for Old Chelmsfordians at the bottom

Dutch gained maximum points in March to climb off the foot of the table. Baddow Spartak extend their lead at the top to 11 points

Norton now sit at the summit as we head into the final months of the season. Brookhouse and Chelmer Village Athletic gained valuable points to move away from the bottom.

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Chelmsford Sunday league DIVISION THREE

01.05.11 PLD W D L GD PTS 1 Little Baddow 18 15 1 2 38 46 2 Goldhanger Argyle 18 14 0 4 29 42 3 Old Chelmsfordians Res. 16 10 2 4 22 32 4 M & G 16 9 2 5 5 29 5 Rivermead 18 9 1 8 -11 28 6 Railway Tavern 18 7 2 9 2 23 7 Writtle 18 6 2 10 -2 20 8 Margaretting S&S Club 18 4 3 11 -25 15 9 Broomfield Res. 18 3 2 13 -25 11 10 Springfield United 18 3 1 14 -33 10 11 Fyfield Lion withdrawn

DIVISION FOUR 01.05.11 1 Woodham Athletic Res. 2 Chelmer Wanderers 3 Carpenters Arms 4 Howbridge Swifts Res. 5 William De Ferrers Res. 6 Margaretting S&S Res. 7 E2v Mannex 8 Terling Social 9 Marconi Leisure Res. 10 Old Chelmsfordians A 11 Springfield 12 Woodham Radars Res.

PLD 21 22 22 21 21 22 22 22 22 21 21 19

W 15 14 14 11 11 9 8 6 6 5 4 1

D 3 5 2 5 4 5 5 5 4 6 4 0

L 3 3 6 5 6 8 9 11 12 10 13 18

GD 39 47 11 20 13 1 -4 -12 -15 10 -35 -75

PTS 48 47 44 38 37 32 29 23 22 21 16 3

Little Baddow failed to close the gap on Goldhanger with their match in March. Fyfield Lion withdrew from the league last month to shake things up at the bottom..

10 points in March for Woodham Athletic Res has kept them at the top with Carpenters Arms keeping pace.

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LeagueTables

C.D.S.S.L league PREMIER DIVISION 01.05.11 1 Vorranova 2 Bird United 3 Coyles 4 Crescendo Athletic 5 Signet Utd 6 FC Amarillo 7 Vision 8 Woodham Athletic 9 Ingatestone Rovers 10 Banjax

PLD 17 15 16 18 18 16 15 15 17 17

W 12 10 11 8 5 6 6 5 4 3

D 1 5 1 3 5 2 2 3 1 1

L 4 0 4 7 8 8 7 7 12 13

GD 23 17 17 6 4 1 -4 -15 -18 -18

PTS 37 35 34 27 20 20 20 18 13 10

SCORERS John Watson Vorranova Dominic Whittaker FC Amarillo Spencer Turner Bird United Eren Mitchell Bird United Conner Reader Signet Utd

PLD 20 19 20 19 19 20 19 19 19 20 20

W 17 16 14 12 6 6 5 5 5 4 4

D 2 1 2 4 5 1 4 2 1 3 1

L 1 2 4 3 8 13 10 12 13 13 15

GD 49 50 22 26 0 -20 -25 -34 -30 -4 -34

PTS 53 49 44 40 23 19 19 17 16 15 13

SCORERS Adam Miller The Knights Lloyd Butler Danes Old Boys Jamie Luxford Danes Old Boys Jamie Auvache Slavia Luke Perry Gloucester Eagles

19 16 10 9 8

DIVISION ONE 01.05.11 1 The Knights 2 Danes Old Boys 3 Gloucester Eagles 4 Slavia 5 Stelphick Utd 6 Willvale Rangers 7 City Supporters 8 Barlows Park Rangers 9 Rivermead 10 Admirals Park 11 Anchor

29 24 20 20 16

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MATCH ACTION 1 Action from the recent Chelmsford Sunday Division One League Cup Final between Ongar United and Dutch. Final Score: 2-4 Mikey Cartwright

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Presentation Evening

2011

date: Friday 10th june 2011 Venue: shire hall, top of chelmsford high street • trophy presentations • memorabilia auction • dj/disco • • guest speakers • end your teams season on a high • • team tables available • awards from local sponsors • • in association with essex fa benevolent fund •

for ticket information please call 07749 686398 or email awards@grassrootsmag.co.uk

Here is the shortlist

take your chance to vote for any of the nominees who you feel should win the following awards:

grassroots Player of the season

grassroots team of the season

Dan Cann – Fox & Hounds Adam Flack – Wallis Elliott Walker – Walnut Tree/Writtle Manor Robbie Blackwell – New Mayflower Rob Small – Dutch John Watson – Vorranova Eren Mitchell – Bird Utd Adam Miller – Knights Luke Perry – Gloucester Eagles Scott Pethers – Dutch

Kelvedon Hatch – Olympian Prem Laindon Orient – Mid Essex Div 5 Bird United – CDSSL Prem Highfield Victoria – Pope & Smith Prem Dutch – Pope & Smith Div 1 Fox & Hounds – Invitation Prem Little Baddow – Pope & Smith Div 3 Wickford Town – Invitation Prem Danes Old Boys – CDSSL Div 1 Maldon & Tiptree Ath – Invitation Div 3

grassroots featured team of the season

grassroots referee of the season

October – Walnut Tree November – Broomfield December – Hanningfield January – Slavia February – Writtle Manor March – Chelmer Wanderers April – Latchingdon FC May – Gloucester Eagles

Paul Smith Peter Wilson Tom Bullard Adrian Dutson James Garwood Dave Tregaskes Paul Reilly Sue Newton

submit your votes, by sending an email to Awards@grassrootsmag.co.uk or send a message via facebook (grassroots mag).

LeagueTables

Invitation league PREMIER DIVISION 01.05.11 1 Wickford Town 2 Dengie United 3 Wallis 4 Fox and Hounds 5 Gallow United 6 Bicknacre F.C 7 Wickham Royals 8 Athletico Billericay 9 Hannakins Farm

PLD 14 13 14 12 14 15 15 15 14

W 11 9 8 7 6 4 4 2 0

D 0 1 3 3 4 6 2 1 4

L 3 3 3 2 4 5 9 12 10

GD 26 25 16 24 -3 1 -34 -37 -18

PTS 22 19 19 17 16 14 10 5 4

SCORERS Dan Cann Fox & Hounds Adam Flack Wallis Ross Kochan Wallis James Morkounas Athletico Billericay Ryan Martin Dengie Utd

41 36 20 15 15

DIVISION ONE 01.05.11 PLD 1 Walnut Tree 14 2 New Mayflower 14 3 Runwell and Bromford Reunion 11 4 Writtle Manor 12 5 Bridge Street Hearts 14 6 Rapid Vics 14 7 Ravens 14 8 Inter Postoffico 13

W 10 9 8 7 6 4 4 0

D 0 2 2 1 3 2 0 0

L 4 3 1 4 5 8 10 13

GD 37 30 21 20 8 -8 -17 -91

PTS 20 20 18 15 15 10 8 0

SCORERS Elliot Walker Walnut Tree Matt Clubb Runwell & Bromford Reunion Ben Mackrow New Mayland Martin Mixture Bridge Street Hearts Gary Morrison New Mayland

30 27 21 21 16

DIVISION TWO 05.01.11 1 Cowboys 2 Lion Athletic 3 Ingatestone Athletic 4 Latchingdon 5 Hutton 6 Plume Academicals 7 Boreham 8 Hanningfield 9 Panama City 10 Ferrers Athletic

PLD 18 17 17 16 17 17 15 18 17 16

W 15 13 11 8 8 6 6 4 4 1

D 2 0 3 2 1 1 0 3 1 3

L 1 4 3 6 8 10 9 11 12 12

GD 52 40 23 12 10 -20 0 -32 -39 -46

PTS 32 26 25 18 17 13 12 11 9 5

SCORERS James Clarke Ingatestone Athletic Eddie Hart Cowboys Martin Judd Lion Athletic Dan Shultz Panama City Mike Doube Hutton

01.05.11 PLD 1 Maldon and Tiptree Athletic 16 2 F.C. Warwick 16 3 Ravens Res 16 4 Mayland Village 16 5 Bellmac United 16 6 Gallow United Res 16 7 Astech Warriors 16 8 The Royals 16 9 Wickham Royals Res 16

W 14 11 9 7 7 6 5 5 0

D 2 1 3 3 3 2 1 0 1

L 0 4 4 6 6 8 10 11 15

GD 65 27 19 12 1 -10 -16 -40 -58

PTS 30 23 21 17 17 14 11 10 1

SCORERS David Williams Maldon & Tiptree Ath Mitch Giddlings Gallow Utd Res. Daniel Woodcraft Maldon & Tiptree Ath Justin Freeman FC Warwick Ricky Haynes Mayland

30 24 21 21 18

DIVISION THREE

34 15 15 14 13

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COMPETITION

May and June’s competition features Latchingdon FC who appeared as April’s club profile. This action shows an artificial surface used to help combat the wet weather in early 2011.

A correct entry chosen at random from the text and emails received will win a size 5 football.

Closing date: 25.06.11 The successful entrant will be contacted via phone/email, to discuss collection of the prize.

The winner will appear in the next issue of Grassroots Magazine along with the previous months answer.

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LeagueReview

Olympian league Match highlights

Its been another successful season for the League in the County Cups with Frenford Senior beating Runwell Hospital 1-0 in the Essex Premier Cup final and Kelvedon Hatch Reserves winning a thrilling Essex Junior Cup final on penalties against Braintree & Bocking.

Harold Wood Athletic have taken the Reserve Division One title for the fourth time in five seasons but Rayleigh Town are not certain of the runners up position as Kelvedon Hatch are in third place just four points behind and with three matches in hand.

The Premier Division looks like going right down to the wire with Kelvedon Hatch and Frenford Senior both on 48 points from 20 matches and Harold Wood Athletic just four points behind with two games in hand,

Mountnessing and Hutton top Reserve Division Two but Mountnessing need four points from their last two matches to guarantee the top position.

Senior Division One is also a tight affair with four clubs vying for the promotion places. Hutton have five games left and lead by one point from Hannakins Farm who have three to play. Runwell Hospital are in fourth place seven points behind the leaders and with six matches still to play. They are just one point behind Sandon Royals who have played 20 games. Wadham Lodge are promoted as champions from Senior Division Two and Herongate Athletic need two points from three games to go up with them. Whilst Springfield have gained promotion, they need to win their last match at Bowers & Pitsea to overtake leaders Castle United and go up as champions.

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May sees the three League Cup competitions draw to their conclusion and all the matches are being played at AFC Hornchurch. Runwell Hospital will meet Rayleigh Town in the Senior Cup Final on Tuesday 10 May and one week later on Tuesday 17 May Harold Wood Athletic play Mountnessing in the Reserve Final. The Denny King Memorial Cup Final on Thursday 19 May sees Senior Division Three Cranes United playing Premier Division M & B Club. l Report supplied by Peter Godfrey

Broomfield Football club are looking for a manager to take charge of either their Saturday Mid-Essex or Essex Olympian side for Season 2011/2012. Contact Nicki McGinley on 01245 442080 or 07854 080416 for more information.

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Olympian league PREMIER DIVISION

01.05.11 1 Kelvedon Hatch 2 Frenford Senior 3 Harold Wood Athletic 4 Buckhurst Hill 5 Manford Way 6 Rayleigh Town 7 Westhamians 8 Ongar Town 9 M & B Club 10 Canning Town 11 White Ensign 12 Mountnessing 13 Galleywood 14 Epping

PLD 22 22 20 25 22 21 24 24 21 25 23 21 24 24

W 15 15 13 12 12 11 9 10 9 7 6 6 4 3

D 3 3 2 5 4 2 8 4 3 4 4 6 4 2

L 4 4 5 8 6 8 7 10 9 14 13 9 16 19

GD 25 23 17 15 23 8 -1 -5 10 -16 -16 -10 -32 -41

PTS 48 48 44 41 40 35 35 34 30 25 22 21 16 11

01.05.11 PLD 1 Hutton 19 2 Hannakins Farm 21 3 Sandon Royals 20 4 Runwell Hospital 18 5 Old Chelmsfordians 22 6 Benfleet 22 7 Aldborough Athletic 21 8 Southminster St. Leonards 20 9 Thurrock Res 20 10 Bishops Stortford Swifts 20 11 Lakeside 23 12 Sungate 22 13 Ryan F.C. 24

W 14 12 11 11 11 11 9 10 9 7 5 2 1

D 2 4 5 4 4 3 5 1 2 3 2 9 2

L 3 5 4 3 7 8 7 9 9 10 16 11 21

GD 28 19 18 14 9 7 7 12 -3 -7 -29 -34 -41

PTS 44 43 38 37 37 36 32 31 29 24 17 12 5

PLD 23 21 20 24 24 22 22 21 23 24 23 22 21

W 20 16 12 9 9 8 9 8 8 7 6 4 5

D 2 2 3 6 6 5 5 3 2 4 2 5 3

L 1 3 5 9 9 9 8 10 13 13 15 13 13

GD 66 26 15 9 0 4 -5 -2 2 -26 -33 -38 -18

PTS 62 50 39 33 33 32 32 27 26 25 20 20 12

PLD 22 21 21 20 22 20 21 20 19 22 19 19

W 16 17 14 12 11 9 7 7 5 4 4 3

D 4 2 2 2 0 2 4 2 3 3 2 2

L 2 2 5 6 11 9 10 11 11 15 13 14

GD 64 57 18 15 -1 7 -12 -11 -12 -42 -41 -42

PTS 54 53 44 38 36 29 24 23 18 15 14 8

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SENIOR TWO 01.05.11 1 Wadham Lodge 2 Herongate Athletic 3 Forest Glade 4 Stansted Res 5 Maldon St. Marys 6 Upminster 7 Broomfield 8 Burnham Ramblers Res 9 Takeley Res 10 Leigh Ramblers 11 Roydon 12 Leytonstone United 13 Waltham Abbey Res SENIOR THREE 01.05.11 1 Castle United 2 Springfield 3 Old Southendian 4 Basildon Town 5 Catholic United 6 Newham United 7 Debden Sports 8 Shenfield A.F.C. 9 Bowers & Pitsea Res 10 Writtle 11 Ramsden 12 Sawbridgeworth Town Res

Frenford Senior are level on points at the top and now only have a two goal disadvantage over the leaders following their 4–1 win at home to Epping.

Anthony Lewis scored two and Darren Mitchell one for Ryan F.C. at Thurrock Reserves but that was not enough as goals by Dan Coton and a Brad Warner hat-trick gave the hosts a 4–3 win.

A solitary goal by Eric Palmer gave Wadham Lodge a 1–0 win at Takeley Reserves and means they go up as division winners.

scoring five were Old Southendian at Ramsden. John Ashby and Todd Row scored for Ramsden with Dave Stubbs and Mark Hampshire scoring two each and Oliver TattonBennett one in their teams 5–2 victory. *Adjustment made

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LeagueTables

Olympian league Reserves ONE 01.05.11 1 Harold Wood Athletic Res 2 Rayleigh Town Res 3 Kelvedon Hatch Res 4 Manford Way Res 5 Westhamians Res 6 Epping Res 7 Frenford Senior Res 8 Buckhurst Hill Res 9 Canning Town Res 10 White Ensign Res 11 M & B Club Res

PLD 19 19 16 19 20 19 18 18 19 19 18

W 13 10 9 8 9 8 7 5 4 2 2

D 5 5 4 2 4 5 3 6 8 4 4

L 1 4 3 9 7 6 8 7 7 13 12

GD 26 21 22 -4 -3 11 1 -6 -13 -27 -28

PTS 44 35 31 29 28 26 24 24 20 10 10

PLD 18 17 20 20 18 20 18 16 18 20 17

W 13 12 8 9 7 7 6 5 6 6 5

D 4 1 10 1 5 3 4 1 3 0 2

L 1 4 2 10 6 10 8 10 9 14 10

GD 28 23 13 2 2 -8 -11 -9 -8 -26 -6

PTS 43 37 34 28 26 24 22 19 18 18 17

01.05.11 PLD 1 Debden Sports Res 21 2 Castle United Res 22 3 Forest Glade Res 21 4 Sungate Res 22 5 Basildon Town Res 22 6 Southminster St. Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Res 21 7 Sandon Royals Res 21 8 Leigh Ramblers Res 22 9 Newham United Res 19 10 Leytonstone United Res 22 11 Shenfield A.F.C. Res 22 12 Writtle Res 21

W 19 16 14 12 11 9 7 6 5 5 4 2

D 1 3 4 4 3 3 6 4 1 1 3 3

L 1 3 3 6 8 9 8 12 13 16 15 16

GD 65 35 43 20 12 15 -8 -15 -24 -56 -43 -44

PTS 58 51 43 40 36 30 27 25 16 16 15 9

Res TWO 01.05.11 1 Mountnessing Res 2 Hutton Res 3 Aldborough Athletic Res 4 Upminster Res 5 Ramsden Res 6 Herongate Athletic Res 7 Runwell Hospital Res 8 Benfleet Res 9 Galleywood Res 10 Old Chelmsfordians Res 11 Springfield Res

Res three

Also being held to a draw were M&B Club at home to Manford Way. James Ling scored for the hosts and Lee Pottle for the visitors in the match that finished 1-1.

Springfield moved above hosts Runwell Hospital after goals by Ryan Cooper and David Toombs gave them a 2-0 win

Southminster St. Leonards took a 2-0 lead over visitors Writtle before Tinashe Mutero pulled a goal back but a goal by Matt Wallis before half time and two second half goals by Kane Courtier secured the hosts a 5-1 victory.

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LeagueReview

Mid-Essex league Match highlights

Premier Division Congratulations go to Scotia Billericay who became Champions with a 1-0 win over Gt Baddow. Jim Robinson’s first half goal was enough to defeat a well below full strength Baddow side. Scotia had set up Saturday’s win with a 5-0 midweek victory over visitors Little Waltham, Nicky Arnold scoring twice. Braintree and Bocking are chasing runners up spot, a 2-1 win at Springfield Rouge midweek, Dave Morgan scoring both was followed up with a 4-0 home win over Silver End. Adam Dale with three and Tom Wright their scorers. Little Waltham beat U.C.C. 3-1. Ian Magic (2) and Ryan Hubble in the first half, Gary Grant replying after the break for the Visitors. Division One Ferrers Athletic stayed on course for the league title with a 4-1 home win over Mundon Vics. Walton (2), Cross and Hutchinson netting. Ferrers dropped valuable points in mid week sharing 2 goals with Bradwell, leaving Scotia Billericay Reserves with a great chance to complete a league and cup double. Sparta Basildon saw off visitors Stags Head 5-0 with goals from Brad Bacon (2), Jordon Hemmingway, Tudor Hemmingway and Dan Endean. Division Two Harold Woods Reserves went down at home last week to Broomfield 11-2 but won the return game 1-0 in an amazing turn around. Lorkins and Price put Hutton 2-0 up at half time to Battlesbridge who could only manage a Brown goals in the second half.

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Division Three Mays and Lewis put Beacon Hill Rovers Reserves 2-1 in front at half time against E2V Tech but in the final minute a free kick from the Visitors goalie Dean Blundell gave E2V a point. Epping beat Visitors Latchingdon 3-2 after sharing 2 goals at half time. Andy Scriven, Jack Madden and Keiron Saunders for Epping. Byfleet Rayleigh Reserves had a good 6-2 midweek win over Felsted Rovers, Hayworth (2), Brooks (2), Perry and Halling netting. Division Four Tillingham continued their good form winning 4-3 at home to Durning after being 4-1 up at half time. In midweek they saw off Silver End Reserves 6-4 after being 4-1 down. Emblen (3), Hubbard (2), and Elms their scorers. Will Roberts and Hanrahan gave Battlesbridge Reserves a 2-0 home win over Springfield. Division Five Highest scores of the day were Sparta Basildon Reserves who beat U.C.C. Reserves 11-0. Merrill (3), Jim Bartlett (3), Alan Bartlett (2) their main scorers. Richard Smith scored four to E2V Tech Reserves but still ended up on the losing side when Visitors Rayleigh went home 6-5 winners. l

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Mid-Essex league Premier Division

01.05.11 PLD 1 Scotia Billericay 22 2 Braintree and Bocking United 16 3 St.Clereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19 4 Silver End United 20 5 Great Baddow 19 6 United Chelmsford Churches 22 7 Beacon Hill Rovers 20 8 Little Waltham 19 9 Byfleet Rayleigh 20 10 Harold Wood Athletic 19 11 Springfield Rouge 21 12 Focus Ferrers 21

W 18 11 10 9 9 9 7 7 8 4 3 1

D 2 2 4 3 5 5 7 5 3 4 2 4

L 2 3 5 8 5 8 6 7 9 11 16 16

GD 46 38 18 0 19 2 -1 -3 1 -22 -41 -57

PTS 56 35 34 33 32 32 28 26 23 16 11 7

PLD 20 16 18 18 22 18 19 19 21 22 20 22 23

W 16 15 13 11 10 8 8 8 8 7 2 3 3

D 1 0 1 3 4 5 3 2 2 4 7 1 1

L 3 1 4 4 8 5 8 9 11 11 11 18 19

GD 65 58 36 28 -3 5 -5 1 -26 -12 -31 -60 -56

PTS 49 45 40 36 34 29 27 26 26 25 13 13 6

PLD 22 24 22 22 22 19 23 23 23 23 21 20 22

W 18 14 12 11 11 11 10 10 7 7 5 4 1

D 3 4 5 6 1 1 4 0 6 4 5 1 4

L 1 6 5 5 10 7 9 13 10 12 11 15 17

GD 35 38 16 19 8 15 0 -8 -5 -16 -16 -32 -54

PTS 57 46 41 39 37 33 31 30 27 25 20 13 7

Division ONE 01.05.11 1 Ferrers Athletic 2 Scotia Billericay Res 3 Writtle Manor 4 Rhodesia United 5 Frenford Senior A 6 Shenfield Hollands 7 Stags Head 8 Swan Mead 9 Bradwell United 10 Sparta Basildon 11 Mundon Vics 12 Old Chelmsfordians 13 Manford Way Division TWO 01.05.11 1 Manford Way Res 2 Broomfield 3 Hutton 4 Battlesbridge 5 Brendans 6 Sporting Brentwood 7 Rayleigh 8 St.Margarets 9 Boreham 10 Little Waltham Res 11 Sungate 12 Harold Wood Athletic Res 13 Shelley Royals

Springfield Rouge had a much needed win seeing off visitors Harold Wood. Rouge were 2-0 up at the break, their goals coming from Waring, Jeapes and Sheldrake.

Scotia Billericay Reserves scored twice in each half for a 4-0 win at Mundon Vics. Martin, Mark Straton (2) and Chris Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kane netting.

Jack Holliman and Andy Paidham gave St Margarets a 2-0 halftime lead but visitors Brendans scored 3 times in the second half for a 3-2 win.

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Leaguetables

Mid-Essex league Division three 01.05.11 PLD 1 White Hart United 20 2 Braintree & Bocking Utd Res 23 3 Beacon Hill Rovers Res 22 4 Felsted Rovers 20 5 Stock United 23 6 St.Clere’s Res 20 7 Byfleet Rayleigh Res 21 8 Latchingdon 19 9 Epping 23 10 Frenford Senior B 24 11 E2V Technologies 21 12 City Colts 23 13 Bradwell United Res 19

W 18 13 13 13 10 8 9 7 6 6 5 5 2

D 0 5 5 1 5 7 4 3 5 5 3 2 3

L 2 5 4 6 8 5 8 9 12 13 13 16 14

GD 39 21 16 33 6 16 5 -16 -8 -18 -20 -41 -33

PTS 54 44 44 40 35 31 31 24 23 23 18 17 9

PLD 24 23 23 24 23 22 24 22 21 22 23 24 22 23

W 18 15 15 13 13 13 11 9 7 8 5 5 5 3

D 3 3 2 4 2 0 3 2 7 3 5 3 1 2

L 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7 11 13 16 16 18

GD 57 56 57 16 22 7 5 -5 -5 -11 -22 -70 -56 -51

PTS 57 48 47 43 41 39 36 29 28 27 20 18 16 11

01.05.11 PLD 1 Laindon Orient 21 2 White Hart United Res 22 3 Maldon St. Mary 22 4 St.Clere’s A 23 5 Sparta Basildon Res 21 6 Rayleigh A 21 7 Old Chelmsfordians Res 22 8 United Chelms’ Churches Res 23 9 Burnham Ramblers Res 21 10 Dunmow 22 11 Battlesbridge A 19 12 Marconi Athletic 23 13 E2V Technologies Res 24

W 20 16 13 12 10 10 7 7 7 7 6 3 4

D 0 2 3 4 4 2 5 6 2 2 3 4 3

L 1 4 6 7 7 9 10 10 12 13 10 16 17

GD 78 28 34 25 20 -19 -16 -29 -6 -17 7 -42 -63

PTS 60 50 42 42 32 32 26 26 23 23 21 16 15

DIVISION FOUR 01.05.11 1 Tillingham Hotspur 2 Silver End United Res 3 Great Baddow Res 4 Runwell Hospital 5 Basildon Athletic 6 Durning 7 Beacon Hill Rovers A 8 Springfield 9 Burnham Ramblers 10 Rayleigh Res 11 Mundon Vics Res 12 Focus Ferrers Res 13 Battlesbridge Res 14 Crays Hill United DIVISION FIVE

Stock went in 2-0 up at St Cleres Reserves through Muttall and Boatwright. Ryan Barnard made it 3 before St Cleres hit a late consolation.

A good win for Beacon Hill Rovers ‘A’ at Runwell Hospital by 4-2. Pollock, Park, Marsh and Gleed for Rovers. Swan and Driver for Runwell.

James Ramsey hit a hattrick and Richard Murphy also netted in a 4-3 win for Marconi over visitors Dunmow.

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MATCH ACTION 2 Action from the recent Mid-Essex Premier League Cup Final between Braintree & Bocking and Great Baddow. Final Score: 3-1 Kevin Fay, Grassroots photographer

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FUTURESOCCER Season 15

The latest tables and scorers from season 15.

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About Future Soccer Our pitches are specifically designed and meet the regulations set out by the Football Association. Each pitch boasts 3rd generation synthetic grass surfaces, kick boards, state of the art floodlighting and is completely self contained. We also provide ample car parking, showers and changing rooms. Our leagues are professionally run and managed and affiliated with the Essex County Football Association, all the organisation is undertaken by us so all you have to do is turn up, play and enjoy. Each league season lasts 18 weeks, followed by a one week break before the start of the next season with a full promotion and relegation system in

place, and fantastic prizes available to the league winners, top goal scorers and player of the year. Our pitches are available for hire seven days a week, whether it’s for your team to train or simply just a kick about with your mates. We also offer a range of packages that are designed to meet the requirements of businesses, organisations or personal parties; contact us with your requests and we sort out the rest. Basic rules and requirements Times Mon – Thur 18.45 to 22.00, Sat – Sun 09.00 to 16.00. League season 18 weeks

Match duration 40 mins Squad Max of 15 players may be registered, however only eight of these can be named in a match day squad. Attire All players must wear shin pads in order to play. No studded, moulded or bladed football boots are allowed. Discipline Sin bin system in operation: The standard time for a visit to the sin bin is 2 minutes. Registration Fee £10.00 (payable prior to the start of each season) Match Fee £35.00 (payable weekly before the start of every match) Deposit £35.00 (payable prior to the start of each season) For more detailed rules and regulations about Futuresoccer’s leagues visit www.futuresoccer.co.uk/leagues

MONDAY Leagues — 25.04.11 PREMIERSHIP Allen’s Fools Oddballs Funked Up King Weasels FC Sporting Baddow Cool Runnings Ocean Watermelon FC Toolose FC Parkway Rangers CHAMPIONSHIP FATZIO I Can’t Believe We’re Not Better Woodham Dynamos Wii Not Fit Red Arrows F.C. Unathletico Madrid Iceberg FC Future Dark *Diamonds* Budgell FC

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Pts

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9 9 8 8 7 7 5 5 0

0 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 0

3 5 4 4 5 6 9 8 14

37 33 13 7 -2 12 -10 -17 -73

27 27 25 25 23 21 16 16 0

Pld

Pts

14 14 13 12 13 13 13 15 13

12 9 9 9 8 5 3 2 2

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

2 5 4 3 5 7 10 12 11

57 24 23 22 12 4 -37 -48 -57

36 27 27 27 24 16 9 7 6

Scorers Chris Cottis King Weasels Nick Muggleton Oddballs John Leeder Allen’s Fools Lee Nash Allen’s Fools

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Scorers Danny Warner FATZIO 35 Simon Diwell I Can’t Believe WN Better 22 Steve Penry Woodham Dynamos 22 Spencer Turner Red Arrows F.C. 21

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Tuesday LEAGUES — 26.04.11 PREMIERSHIP Maldon Saints Heybridge Hotspur Rumseys Ajax Treesdown The Nuts Team Bar Utd Bouncebackability Flying Eagle’s Repeat Offenders CHAMPIONSHIP Flaming Goats The Gardeners Spartak Chelmsford Billericay Rejects The Hoffs Real Pathetic The Hoe-Runners FC Your just a mint with a hole Underdogs

Pld

Pts

15 13 15 12 10 13 12 13 13

11 9 8 7 6 4 3 3 2

1 2 3 0 0 2 2 0 0

3 2 4 5 4 7 7 10 11

40 42 23 25 18 -7 -18 -57 -66

34 29 27 21 18 14 11 9 6

Pld

Pts

13 14 13 14 14 14 14 14 14

10 10 8 7 7 6 6 3 3

1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0

2 4 5 6 7 6 8 11 11

35 42 23 12 -16 -17 26 -12 -93

31 30 24 22 21 20 18 9 9

Scorers Ryan Martin Maldon Saints Darren Sayward Maldon Saints Glenn Moss Heybridge Hotspur Sam Mansell Heybridge Hotspur

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Scorers Dean Etchells Real Pathetic K Cowlin The Gardeners Robert Brady The Gardeners Nick Muggleton Flaming Goats

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Wednesday LEAGUES — 27.04.11 PREMIERSHIP Bombers Yo Yo’s Space Dockers Steaua Needarest Grassroots FC Junkyard Magic Weeder Beermen Stephen Hawkins Football Boots FC The Knights who say NI Return Of The Rovers CHAMPIONSHIP Moulsham FC FC Coffee Spitter Dads Army Chandlers Burger City Bad Boys The Match Fixers Gorbies Galacticos Knottsoe Athletic Wise Old Heads

Pld

Pts

14 12 14 14 13 12 13 13 13

11 10 8 7 6 5 3 2 2

0 0 2 3 1 1 2 1 0

3 2 4 4 6 6 8 10 11

50 37 16 -9 8 -2 -12 -53 -35

33 30 26 24 19 16 11 7 6

Pld

Pts

15 14 13 15 13 13 14 13 14

10 10 10 5 5 5 4 3 2

3 1 1 4 3 2 0 1 1

2 3 2 6 5 6 10 9 11

34 44 22 -2 11 0 -11 -47 -51

33 31 31 19 18 17 12 10 7

Scorers Mark Sampson Bombers Yo Yo’s Will Bowen Space Dockers Adam Crowhurst Stephen Hawkins FB FC Gavin Toms Return Of The Rovers

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Scorers Carl Rolfe FC Coffee Spitter Paul Beard FC Coffee Spitter Bryn Taylor Moulsham FC Matt Jenkins Dads Army

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Thursday LEAGUE — 28.04.11 PREMIERSHIP Dyslexia Untied R.E. Social FC The Bohemians Zent St. Springfield Dirk Digglers Re-al Essex Boyz Averages Popeyes Sailor Men Jeff United

Pld

Pts

14 15 13 14 14 13 14 14 15

11 10 8 7 7 7 7 1 1

1 0 1 2 1 1 1 1 0

2 5 4 5 6 5 6 12 14

79 19 23 17 18 10 -1 -85 -80

34 30 25 23 22 22 22 4 3

Scorers Nick Tan The Bohemians Alan Cliffe Dyslexia Untied Will Bowen R.E. Social FC Dave Brown Dyslexia Untied

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Footy Matters highlights Street League’s life-changing work

Street League is the latest initiative to be highlighted by Footy Matters for their outstanding Community work. The pioneering charity – based at three centres across the UK – uses football to help disadvantaged young people escape social problems and develop confidence, skills and social networks. Nick Smith, head of funding for Street League, told Footy Matters that more than 22,000 troubled lives had been improved by the charity’s work. “We work with a significant range of groups including offenders, substance users, homeless people and those with educational needs, and often participants have multiple disadvantages,” he said. In the article, Nick also discusses the techniques and methods used by Street League in helping 16 to 25-year-olds find their feet and the central role that football plays in fostering participants’ enthusiasm. England boss Fabio Capello, Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas and England Women’s coach Hope Powell have already thrown their weight behind the scheme and the FA named it an official charity partner for 2010. Street League follows in the footsteps of Afrikit, the Football Foundation and the Zesh Rehman Foundation in being featured in Footy Matters’ Community Matters section. Andrew Fitchett, Footy Matters editor, said the scheme was exactly the kind of philanthropic venture that the website’s Community Matters drive was all about. “Community Matters has been set up to highlight the way that so many selfless individuals use the power of football for beneficial change. As soon as we became aware of Street League and spoke to Nick, it was clear that it was an initiative that chimed perfectly with our vision of what football can do for people,” he said. See www.footymatters.com for the full article

FINAL WHISTLE PAUL SMITH

FINAL WHISTLE The official’s side of the story, from grassroots referee Paul smith

e are approaching the end of another season that once again has flown by! Blighted by the weather over the winter, games are still being played into midMay. Congratulations to those teams that have picked up silverware this season, and commiserations to those whole fell at the final hurdle or suffered relegation. It has been a strange season in particular and I have dealt with many strange and unusual situations this year. One of the saddest and certainly most disturbing was a double leg break and dislocation during a match between Fyfield and Little Baddow which resulted in my first ever abandonment due to the severity of the injury. On occasions such as this the phrase ‘it’s only a game’ becomes even more evident. The player concerned was Chris Warwick and he has since had two operations on the injured leg. Thankfully he is now making a good recovery, although he has decided to call it a day on playing grassroots football. I have also been asked, or rather told to tell people to stop smoking illegal substances on the touchline as the smell was making the player concerned to lose concentration – the excuses you players come up with trying to excuse a bad performance! As par for the course I have been called a few names, had decisions challenged and have forever been told that decisions I have awarded have been incorrect. I have managed a laughed with you all, shared in your good and bad times and as a rule generally enjoyed myself. As a referee’s appointments secretary I get to hear when my performances are scrutinised, taken to bits and it is sometimes funny. 36

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Unfortunately, we never really here the good things such as ‘good advantage ref’ too often!

As a referee’s appointments secretary I get to hear when my performances are scrutinised, and its sometimes funny. So as the season draws to a close you may be wondering why do we do it at all? For the love of the game, like all of us! The most important thing to remember is it is just a game (believe it or not). Off the pitch the officials are decent people like yourselves, so please don’t judge us just because we wear black and you disagree with our verdicts. I personally love it and look forward to locking horns with you all once more next season! At this time it would be customary to congratulate fellow referees for winning various awards regrettably as there are still a few outstanding matches to be played, the outcome of these is yet to be decided. On that note may I point out to you all to the Grassroots Presentation night on Friday 10th June. A number of leagues have booked slots for their presentations, and to the others who have not as yet please support the event, it is for a great cause – ’The Essex FA Benevolent fund’. I look forward to a few of you buying me a beer on the night! Enjoy the summer people, but before you know it we will all be back again. Thanks for of all your support throughout the season. Enjoy your football, Smithy l

CCFC Many minds, one heart

lenn Pennyfather has had enough of playoffs – its official! Chelmsford City’s Manager knows as much as anyone that for all the club’s strengths, the Clarets’ historical record in playoff scenarios is dreadful, drawing two and losing six of eight matches! However, since City’s season was officially ended at Ebbsfleet United on 8th May he’s been back on the phone seeking the players to help City finish top next time. Make no mistake, other than the final two games this has been a very successful season on and off the field for City, getting to the Second Round Proper of the FA Cup with all it’s financial and publicity benefits whilst still finishing fourth in the Blue Square Bet South against adversity and opening a new covered terrace behind one goal. But now the gloves are off and Glenn is determined to finish as champions in 2011/12. He said: “It’s important to put this setback behind us and look forward. We should be proud of what we’ve achieved I’ll be looking to get players in who’ll help us try and win it next season as I’m tired of these playoffs. We’ve got the nucleus of a good squad and, with additions, we’ll go again.” Back on 2nd April City’s involvement in the playoffs wasn’t even secure as they headed for a tricky away game at Havant & Waterlooville but the supporters returned home relieved after a super 2-1 win. Wayne Gray and Captain David Rainford grabbed the all-important goals at Westleigh Park to maintained Chelmsford’s playoff position.

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Defender Ben Nunn swept the board at City’s 2010/11 awards held in early may

With competition for the playoffs as fierce as ever, City boosted their chances with a 3-1 home victory over Staines Town a week later. Ricky Modeste, Ali Chaaban against his old club and a Rainford penalty won the points after Marc Charles-Smith had put the visitors in front in the first half. There was a setback on the 16th when second-placed Farnborough left Melbourne with a 1-0 win. That meant City had to rely on others to slip-up, with a tough game at Ebbsfleet around the corner on Good Friday. Thankfully, Glenn’s men pulled off one of their best performances of the season to return with a 3-1 triumph. He thanked the club’s “magnificent” fans as they helped cheer the visitors to victory after Rob Edmans, Mark Haines and Chaaban strikes. Two games remained and it became clear City would need two wins for a top five berth. They negotiated part one on Bank Holiday Monday with a 2-0 success against Bromley. A Gray penalty and a header from Adam Tann earned the points jumping City up two places as Dover Athletic and Welling United faltered. Now they knew a victory in their last home game would guarantee fourth spot. The

trouble was that game was against Hampton & Richmond Borough – City’s perennial bogey team. There were moments of sheer tension, none less than when Hampton halved the cushion Chelmsford had built, but City booked themselves a two-legged playoff semi-final against Ebbsfleet after Gray’s double and a late clincher from John Martin ensured the Clarets’ made it through. That night’s Player of the Year Disco saw Ben Nunn claim the silverware but there was little chance for sentiment as it was back to work for the home leg on Tuesday. The less said about that the better, but essentially City would have to recover from a three-goal deficit in Sunday’s second leg at Stonebridge Road as a brace in each half from Michael West and Ricky Shakes meant Modeste’s reply was a mere consolation. 1-4. City supporters always turn-up numbers away from home and that was still the case that weekend, regardless of it feeling like a thankless task. City lost that game as well, 2-1 on the day and 6-2 on aggregate with Gray converting for the Clarets, leaving Glenn to plan for next season’s assault. He refused to dwell too much on the defeats, he summarised: “Inevitably changes have to be made if we want to progress and have to be brutally honest that this season, as players and staff, we’ve fallen short. Now this is the busiest time for a manager as you’re always on the phone to players. There are lots of them available and we have to make sure we bring the right ones to our club.” l CCFC Many MINDS, ONE HEART

MATCH ACTION 3 Highlights from Chelmsford City Football Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2010/2011 Blue Square South campaign that saw the Clarets reach the playoffs once again. Despite a two legged defeat against Ebbsfleet, there were many highs for the City faithful to remember. Matt Bradshaw