GrassRoots March Issue 5

This Months Content At Grassroots Magazine we work

really hard to continue to bring you fresh content, so we are delighted to announce we will now be featuring all the news, results & fixtures for Chelmsford City FC in our new section called ‘The Clarets’.

City play in the Vanarama National League South & have a great chance of reaching the playoffs, so keep in touch with their progress from now until the end of the season.

Our team feature’s take a look at FFB FC & Broomfield U12 Lions. FFB are flying high in their debt season, we hope they can finish their 1st season with some silverware.

Broomfield U12’s Lions are this months youth team feature, in such a short space of time they have come so far, with promotion now the main aim.

A special thank you to London Transplant United for sharing their story, its an amazing project that we wish them every success with.

Also don’t forget 25th March is Non League Day! Go and support your local non league team, click below to find out more.

Please remember to get in touch with any news you have, our noticeboard is for any club to advertise for players, sponsors & special matches. You can reach us at grassrootsmag@btinternet Good Luck all.

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Match Fit

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Broomfield U12 Lions

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Kit Aid

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FFB FC

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Adult Leagues

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Youth Leagues

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Prostate F.C.

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Notice Board

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London Transplant United

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Farleigh’s

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The Clarets

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MATCHFIT EXPLAIN HOW TO INCREASE MUSCLE MASS 4

CAN YOU INCREASE MUSCLE MASS USING ONLY YOUR BODYWEIGHT? Lifting heavy weights at the gym is generally considered the way to go when the aim is to add lean muscle mass.

However, for beginners it is possible to make gains in muscle mass using just bodyweight.

MAKING GAINS

For a footballer it makes sense to focus on compound exercises first. Exercises such as squats, lunges, press ups and pull ups all train multiple joints and muscle groups simultaneously. This is exactly what occurs on the football pitch, muscle groups work together to exert and absorb force.

No matter the exercise, time under tension should be a central focus (which means performing the exercise in a slow and controlled manner) and it must be made progressively harder over time in order to maintain the adaptation of hypertrophy (increase in the size of the muscle fibres). This can be achieved in a number of ways, most commonly: • Increasing the number of sets • Increasing the load • Increasing the difficulty of the exercise (single leg vs double leg for example) Increasing time under tension Essentially all ways of increasing muscular stress.

It makes sense to perfect exercise form and technique, as well as explore the range of exercise variations (for example forward lunges vs side lunges vs reverse lunges vs diagonal lunges) before adding any further weight or resistance to the exercise. However, the difficulty comes when the athlete reaches a certain level of proficiency, has explored many exercise variations and experimented with tempos to increase time under tension and now cannot efficiently train for hypertrophy for a given exercise using only their bodyweight.

Exercises such as squats for example using just bodyweight can be quite easy, making it increasingly hard to trigger the mechanisms of muscle growth. Progressive overload is required to increase muscle mass, once a good base level of strength has been achieved through bodyweight training, training different aspects of the strength curve can be done more efficiently by utilising added weight or resistance.

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KEY POINT Bodyweight training can be used to increase

muscle mass, but it will only get you so far. If you’re new to strength training then gains in muscle mass are possible using your bodyweight alone, but you will eventually hit a point where creating enough of an overload to keep triggering muscle growth becomes difficult and a switch to weights and gym training will eventually be needed to make further gains in football specific strength and power. This will also enable you to train all aspects of the strength curve in an efficient and varied way.

It’s also important to note that many players skip straight to training with weights and miss out on all of the possible benefits of bodyweight training, which can be equally as detrimental. A good phrase to refer to here is “the wider the base, the higher the peak”. In short this means that if you focus on squeezing as many possible benefits as you can from the more basic exercises, then greater benefits will be waiting for you when you reach the sexier, more advanced exercises further down the line.

This goes hand in hand with earning the right to progress any exercise. To give an extreme example, if you cannot repeatedly perform a simple bodyweight squat with correct technique, then trying to perform barbell back squats with chains hanging from either end of the barbell would be doing yourself a huge injustice. If we can use subtle but effective increments to keep increasing the difficulty of an exercise, then you are building the foundations for a much higher peak of performance in the future whilst addressing the immediate training goal.

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Lions U12’s The Story so far, When & Why did the Club/Team form?

Five lads wanted to play but the 1st team was full, so they trained with Trevor at Broomfield Saturday morning Academy. Trevor taught them basic positional skills and rules to play in a match. As the new season fell upon us 2 more decided to join & we had a squad for the U9 season. First few games we got thrashed, but the lads soon found their feet & with 2 more additions we started winning & climbing the league. We started in Division 6 of the Blackwater & Dengie and we are now in Division 2, gaining promotion twice in 1 season at U10.

Looking for a Cup final this season & even promotion to Division 1.

We would like to Thank all the players families for their continued support.

Managers: Spencer Buck Matt Smith Dan Stanley Captain: Oliver Smith Squad List: Joseph Glenister Bailey Naran Noah Fung Sebastian Buck Romeo Childs Jamie Hartard Louis Andrews Zach Stanley Adam Storey Alfie Jaggs Kyle ‘Bob’ Gench Seth Eggins Top Scorers: Alfie Jaggs Kyle ‘Bob’ Gench,

Social Media/Website: www.broomfieldfc. com Club Sponsor: Linfield Construction

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"IT'S MORE THAN JUST A SHIRT ......

The national charity, KitAid, is committed to taking your unwanted football kit and equipment, and giving it a new life in parts of the world where football is loved, but participation is held back by lack of access to kit and equipment.

Now in its 25th Anniversary year, the Charity needs your support to meet its target for the 1 love of the game.

Whilst some professional clubs do make some significant donations, the backbone of KitAid rests on Grassroots commitments. Locally, contributions from numerous clubs have included, Broomfield, Felsted Rovers, Hutton, Leigh Town, Mayland Village, Old Parkodians, Old Southendians, Springfield, South Woodham Ferrers United, St Osyth, Tolleshunt Knights, Wilvale Rangers and many more. Schools and individuals have also made their own contributions, some organising special collection days for parents and players alike to make their own personal contributions.

Donations have included shirts, shorts, socks, boots, shin pads, footballs, goals and frankly everything and anything that make the game what it is. Clubs have dug out kits lost in the back of storage containers (sometimes for years), others have made donations at the end of the season or as a club Kit or sponsor has changed over time and sadly some donations have been made by clubs that have ceased to operate. By what ever means, good quality kit and equipment has been saved from the skip and found a new home. A home, though many miles away, in need of your support for sharing the love of the game and so much more, bringing all that football offers: personal pride and confidence, health and fitness, organisation and team spirit and a sense of belonging. So much more, that KitAid's tag line - "It's more than just a shirt .... " underlines the power of football and your donation to bring both joy and greater well-being to peoples lives.

Run entirely by volunteers KitAid has just a small budget for principally storage requirements and sponsorship of some football tournaments. Your donated kit is transferred to storage in Hatfield or Hemel Hempstead before being distributed, through a well established network of UK based charities, who meet the shipping expenses to get your kit to the projects that they are managing in some of the most disadvantaged parts of the world.

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Total items in 2022 - 114,145 And progress in the first month of the new year:

24,500 - items of kit sent out in January/February 2023 958,397 - items of kit donated since 1998 41,603 - items still to donate to reach 1 Million.“ Some of the communities supported in recent months include: Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Malawi, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Ukraine, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Donations to the Ukraine last year, included 15 boxes of Club Wembley fleeces and teddies to two separate deliveries of humanitarian aid, one via ex Watford and England legend Luther Blissett and the other via Chesham United/England Supporters.

To get the latest news on KitAid check them out on Twitter where you will find a range of stories on recent donations making a difference in different parts of the world KitAid (@KitAid) / Twitter . KitAid is also on Instagram.

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Recent figures underline what a fantastic time it is for sharing kit to other parts of the world.

If your Club has a donation to make, now or in the months ahead then you can contact KitAid nationally on kitaidcharity@gmail.com or more locally email your nearest volunteer who will be happy to help:

Chelmsford - Barrie Neal Onger - Wendy Pike Romford - Kerry Truman

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When & Why

did the Club/Team form?

League:

Chelmsford Sunday League Division 4

Manager: Travis Chinnock Captain:

Travis Chinnock

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Travis Chinnock – 11 Ryan Mold – 10 Arthur Attridge – 9

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Currently sponsored

by Capulus. Which is an insurance company. We are very Grateful to Justin Suttle and the rest of his Colleagues for their continued support for the Club.

As FFB FC. We were formed on 17th of September 2018. And we Started out as a group of school mates. Who had all played together for years. Half of us together at Galleywood and the other half at Writtle. But all the teams had folded at the end of school. And only a few of us were still playing. So we got the lads back together and decided to sign up to a 6 aside league. We struggled at first with fitness, due to the time not playing. But started picking up form and ended up winning the league down there. We then went on from there to win another 10 leagues and started to dominate down there. So much that we went a whole 54 games unbeaten. From here we decided we needed to make the transition to 11 aside and get back into the fold. We had a big squad of lads from school. From both our year and the year below. So we knew we could make it work. Trav spoke to all the boys and got about 32 signed on.

We are currently top of division 4. And in the semi-final of both cups. We hope to push on from here and become a very successful club. Any trophy up for grabs we want it. All of our boys our passionate about winning games and trophies. And we won’t let anything get in our way of winning.

Social Media/Website: We have an Instagram accountFFB_FC.

We video all of our games and one of our School mates Toby Wernham edits the clips and uploads them as highlights. We are grateful for the effort he puts in to making the videos and they always look brilliant Thanks to our sponsor:

Anthony Ayres Arthur Attridge Barnaby Chinnock Billy Ellis Blake Cooke Ellis Walton Freddy Cooper George Napp Harrison Lowe Harry Craig Harry Jacobs Harry Jones Henry Baker Henry Richards Jack Connolly Jack Cooper Jack Harris Jack Suttle Jack Tatum James Thomas Jules Newman Kurt Parkhurst Louis O'Brien Luke Smethurst Maz Orrin Michael Cox Olle Gentry Ryan Mold Sam Rawlinson Toby Wernham Tom Fairchild Tommy Rea Travis Chinnock

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Hatters hero Harford launches Prostate FC, the biggest team in football taking on the most common cancer in men He forged a career as one of the most fearsome forwards in football – now Mick Harford is leading a team to take on his most formidable opponent of all, prostate cancer.

A former England striker and Luton Town hero on and off the pitch, Mick was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January 2020. The disease kills 1 man every 45 minutes. That’s why Mick wants to unite football fans to join Prostate FC, raise awareness of the risk factors, fund research and save lives in every club across the UK.

He’s shared his story in a fantastic new film featuring Luton Town fan and Head Matchday Hospitality Host, Les Turton, also diagnosed with prostate cancer - to get more fans involved in a great new initiative to help beat prostate cancer.

The duo also appeared on Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday, hosted by long-term Prostate Cancer UK ambassador Jeff Stelling, on February 25th to help the charity kick-off the new campaign.

And you can watch the powerful new film here.

Prostate FC offers football fans who care about prostate cancer tactics to take on the disease from the pitch, the sofa and the stands, surpassing rivalries and uniting them behind a disease which is killing their teammates.

From managers wearing the iconic ‘Man of Men’ badge on touchlines, broadcasting legends marching across the UK, Prostate FC is a likeminded community for football content, events, and fundraising and volunteering opportunities via a charity who have been saving lives in their work in the beautiful game for more than a decade.

Harford has been joined in a star-studded squad by legendary Sky Sports Soccer Saturday presenter, Jeff Stelling former England stars Les Ferdinand and Chris Powell, social media trailblazer Robbie Lyle, plus the family of Ray Clemence, who passed away from prostate cancer in 2020.

With a career as a player, manager and coach spanning 13 football clubs, and nearly 600 professional appearances, the 64-year-old Harford has dealt with pretty much everything in the game. Being told he had prostate cancer was not in his playbook, but with the support of Luton Town, where he’s currently Chief Recruitment Officer and a bona fide club legend, Mick has taken a positive approach to a difficult test.

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He said: “You go through a lot in your life – operations, stress, whatever you want to call it.

I’ve had operations year after year, month after month. But when someone tells you you’ve got cancer, it’s a real body blow and it’s a tough one to take. But we fight on.

“The reason why we went public… I say we because it wasn’t just my decision, it was a decision by Luton Town Football Club myself, Gary Sweet, the CEO, and [former manager] Nathan Jones – because I was going to have to take time off work and then people would ask questions. And not only that, I thought it would be a good idea to get the word out there, and if I could help as many people as I could. If I could only help one person, I think that would have been a real plus and a real positive.”

As Prostate FC launches, Luton and the charity continue a longterm connection having renamed their Kenilworth Road ground the Prostate Cancer UK Stadium for one game in March 2015 and welcomed Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling during one of his marathon Match for Men walking events.

While Mick embarked on his prostate cancer journey, his club have been firmly behind him, with more than 60 club staff helping raise around £28,000. The club also put the Prostate Cancer UK logo on their shirts, raising huge awareness in their support of Mick.

Unbeknown to Mick, among the club staff at Kenilworth Road, Les had also been affected by prostate cancer having had successful surgery following his own diagnosis.

“Les has become a bit of a legend at Luton, and works on the main reception, where the players come in, the directors’ entrances. He meets and greets all the players, all the opposition managers and he makes them feel very, very welcome and he does a magnificent job. We’re very proud of him.” say Mick who catches up with Les regularly to discuss their own prostate cancer journeys.

Les, who has had successful surgery following his own diagnosis, said: “Mick was our star centre forward and a legend here for so many reasons. He would run through a brick wall for you but you’d never have thought that he would have prostate cancer. In fact I didn’t know anyone affected by prostate cancer before hearing his story.

One in eight men are affected by prostate cancer. That’s thousands of dads, grandads, brothers, partners, uncles, sons and mates.

Stelling, who has walked 33 marathons for Prostate Cancer UK since 2016 and raised around £1.4m, said: “I’m delighted to sign for the biggest team in football, Prostate FC, Prostate Cancer UK's supersized squad of clubs, fans, managers and football personalities working together across the football industry to help beat the most common cancer in men.

“1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer. Increasing to 1 in 4 amongst black men. That’s a dad, son, brother or partner. That’s our teammate.

“I’ve met those men and families affected and those scientists that are shaping those changes. We’re coming together to raise awareness of a disease that kills one man every 45 minutes and raise vital funds for lifesaving research.”

Prostate FC is free to join, and you can access lifesaving information about prostate cancer and find out how you can help save men’s lives.

To join Mick and Les at Prostate FC visit prostatecanceruk.org/prostatefc

About Prostate FC o o o o o

Prostate FC is the home of football at Prostate Cancer UK Prostate FC is a like-minded community for football content, events, and fundraising and volunteering opportunities. Fans can join the team and get inspiring stories from famous faces and fellow fans; connect and collaborate online and offline and share their passion for the game in way that transcends club rivalries.

Prostate FC is free to join, and you can access lifesaving information about prostate cancer and find out how you can find out how you can play your part in the football community to help save men’s lives.

To join Prostate FC visit prostatecanceruk.org/prostatefc Watch the film with Mick and Les at https://youtu.be/z_oHLJYC-Yw

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“However much the hospital and the doctors tell you, nothing actually beats talking to someone who has also had it. Its only once you’ve had it that you realise prostate cancer can strike at any walk of life. “It’s really important to catch it early, which I did, and I’d urge anyone with concerns to take the 30-second risk checker on the Prostate Cancer UK website.”

About Prostate Cancer UK o o o o o o o

Prostate Cancer UK has a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging the lives of men and their families.

Investing into finding better treatments and tests that could save thousands of lives.

Working with the NHS to make sure men get access to breakthrough tests and treatments.

Spreading the word about who is at risk of prostate cancer, especially to those at higher risk.

Supporting people dealing with prostate cancer and providing health information.

Visit prostatecanceruk.org now to help beat this disease. @ProstateUK

About prostate cancer o o o o o o o o o

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men.

More than 52,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year on average – that's 143 men every day.

Every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer – that's more than 12,000 men every year.

1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. This raises to 1 in 4 for black men.

Around 475,000 men are living with and after prostate cancer.

A 30-second online risk checker is available atprostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker Prostate cancer mainly affects men over 50 and the risk increases with age. But the risk is higher for black men or men with a family history of prostate cancer, so they may wish to speak to their GP from age 45.

Prostate cancer often has no symptoms so men shouldn’t wait to see changes before they act.

Anyone with concerns about prostate cancer may contact Prostate Cancer UK's Specialist Nurses in confidence on 0800 074 8383 or online via the Live Chat instant messaging service: www.prostatecanceruk.org.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company 02653887.

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UNITED In 2017 I had a life saving liver transplant after being born with

Biliary Atresia. The disease held me back from really having the strength and energy to take sports to a serious level as a kid, but I still tried to play for the enjoyment of it. After the transplant my life changed and I gained the opportunity in 2018 to link up with the first ever Wales Transplant Team, being made captain, the following year at the Transplant Sport British Transplant Games I captained them to the silver medal in Newport. Sadly after that Covid hit, and football got out on the back burner - however managed to link up with transplant patients across the world to talk football, Speaking with players from US, Holland, Australia and Mexico to name a few via an Instagram Interview. After relocating to London, I have now been appointed Director of Football for London Transplant United - the first ever United hospital football side to represent all 9 of London’s Transplant specialist hospitals. The chance to represent the city should be huge, but there are also international honours on the table for the very best players to play against other countries across the world. Fitness and diet is such a huge thing for a transplant recipient, regardless of the organ type, you need to keep yourself fit and healthy - but it can be a lonely place, having the opportunity to connect with people who have an idea what your going through makes it so beneficial to your state of mind. We would love transplant recipients and family to get involved as we recruit players both on and off field support for the British Transplant Games in Coventry for 2023 and beyond.

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Farleigh Hospice has been a cornerstone of our local community since 1982 when, following the death of a lady called Audrey Appleton from cancer, her friends Glenda Lance and Dr Gill Collier launched an appeal to establish hospice services in and around Chelmsford.

Since its creation later that same year, Farleigh has provided hospice care to thousands of people affected by life-limiting illnesses and bereavement across mid Essex. The hospice, which is celebrating its 40th birthday this year, continues to help people to live as actively as possible from the point of diagnosis to the end of their lives, by providing physical and emotional care, free of charge.

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As a charity, Farleigh relies on the generosity of the local community to raise the £6 million it needs every year to care and support those who rely on its services. One of the ways that Farleigh engages with the community is through the range of fundraising events it organises throughout the year, which are listed on its website -

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The Clarets travelled South and down to Sussex as they faced Eastbourne. Earlier in the season,

Chelmsford ran out 5-0 winners at the Melbourne Stadium, with Robbie Simpson hoping his side take some inspiration from their performance back in October. A Clarets dominated first half, which was not reflected in the scoreline meant that Chelmsford had to dig in, in the second half. A slow start and a strong defensive showing from Eastbourne posed an even bigger challenge. A first goal for the Clarets in the form of a late equaliser saw Robbie’s men take a point back to Essex, ahead of another Monday fixture.

With the disappointing news in the past 48 hours seeing both Frankie Terry and Kai Yearn recalled, Robbie was forced to alter his starting eleven. Returning from his injury, all be it with a batman inspired face mask, Dave Winfield was partnering Cameron James at center-back. Ben Brookes was back after being cup-tied, along with the return of Ody Alfa, after he had been sidelined for a few weeks. On the bench, new signings Tyreke Johnson and Michael Folivi were joined by Khale Da Costa, Freddie Hockey and Ernaldo Krasniqi who featured at centre-back on Monday night. There was a familiar face in the Eastbourne starting eleven, as Lee Worgan was between the sticks for the Borough.

We got underway, as Chelmsford looked to cause early problems for the hosts. After the possession returned to Eastbourne, they looked to get a great chance, as Miquel Scarlett was almost in, only for Arjanit Krasniqi to intercept. The Clarets dominated the first phases of the game, and almost got a great chance. The ball was shifted across to Liam Trotter, who gave Tom Blackwell a good chance to deliver but his cross that was fizzed in was dealt with well by Lee Worgan, as he collected well. Blackwell continued to impress, as he beat his man and, yet again managed to put the ball across but to be dealt with by Eastbourne’s defence. Eastbourne got their first chance, after Chelmsford did not defend well, seeing Bendle able to deliver for a corner. Callum Jones won the first header and then tackled his man, to see the Borough send it back to their last man. The hosts had large shouts for a penalty, just after 24 minutes as the backtracking Jamie Yila outmuscled Miquel Scarlett, sending him to the ground. It was poker face from the referee as he simply gave a goal kick.

Halfway through the half, Chelmsford came millimeters away from goal, after Alfa’s effort deflected. Brookes gave Alfa the chance, and the striker, playing a bit deeper in the number 10 role, took aim. The effort hit an Eastbourne defender and wrong footed Lee Worgan, only to go just wide. Eastbourne had their first shot, just as we reach the half an hour mark as Leona Gravata cut inside and, in space, dragged his effort well wide of the goal. After the 34th minute, a fatal error for Eastbourne gifted Chelmsford a penalty. A soft back pass to Worgan saw Jones pinch the ball. Worgan panicked, and brought Jones down seeing Lewis Sandoe have no choice but to point to the spot. Callum Jones took authority and picked the ball up. After the referee’s whistle, the cool, calm and composed Jones placed the ball into the top right corner and gave Chelmsford the lead. He left Worgan no chance, with the goalkeeper being sent the wrong way. The first half remained all Chelmsford, as Eastbourne struggled to outwit the Clarets defence. In the final few minutes of the half, Eastbourne enjoyed a spell of possession, before they wasted it and sent the ball back to Eddie Beach. With all the allocated normal time up, Eastbourne swung a cross in and Scarlett was there to fire in, and level the scores.

Despite only 2 minutes being added, Eastbourne managed another chance as Alfie Bendle hit an effort from range, which dinked off the top of the crossbar and behind for a goal kick. The referee concluded the half before any further action could commence.

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seconds played, Tom Blackwell’s cross was fired over by Jamie Yila. Chelmsford had an early free kick, after Jones was fouled

by Remy. Blackwell went short to Barnum-Bobb who crossed in, only for Trotter’s header to be tame. Eastbourne’s first attack of the half started as Jamie Yila gave the ball away. The hosts drove forward and found Luke Pearce on the edge of the box. Pearce made no mistake and slotted it in for 2-1. Immediately, Eastbourne looked to sit in, sending the ball long when they could. Yila caused problems and won a free kick. Once again. Brookes and Blackwell stood over the free kick, as the first delivered. His ball was headed clear by the first man but allowed Chelmsford to retain possession. As they tried to work their way back into the game, the Clarets continued to look for an avenue through. Blackwell got the better of Burchell and put a great ball in, which just evaded Jamie Yila. Eastbourne managed a counterattack, which was ended as Pearce was brought down. This gave Walker a great shooting opportunity, but he only hit the wall. Remy had the rebound but sent it out of the ground. With 15 gone in the half, Robbie subbed Tyreke Johnson on, as Tom Blackwell made way.

Tyreke Johnson was immediately involved, taking on Miquel Scarlett before he ran out of pitch, and gave away a goal kick. Just after the 70th minute mark, Chelmsford had their best chance. Jones was found through, and he drifted wide, before crossing to Yila in the 6 yard box. Jamie took a touch and prepared to shoot, before Leone Gravata got back to clear the danger. The corner posed no threat, with the Clarets still going in search of a goal. The frustrations continued with multiple set pieces not being up to standard, and brandishing no chances. With 8 to play, Ben Brookes’ free kick worked its way for a corner. Johnson’s delivery reaped nothing, and Eastbourne had possession. Robbie’s final throw of the dice, after Folivi replaced Barnum-Bobb, saw Freddie Hockley on again for Yila. Straight away, it was Eastbourne with a chance as Gravata drove at goal and got a shot away, which was tipped round the post by Eddie Beach. He then caught the corner, and was able to send Chelmsford forward. The attack saw the ball lumped forward and Liam Trotter brought the ball down excellently. He clipped it to the back post, where it found its way to Johnson. He delivered well, and Folivi was on hand to head in his first Chelmsford goal and equalise. A great header from the striker had finally rewarded Chelmsford. The Clarets continued forward as Eastbourne’s defensive approach was to be tested even more.

We entered the 5 added on minutes, as the game was still being dominated by Chelmsford. They continued to push, but Eastbourne continued to defend. The hosts seemed happy to take the point as they took as long as they could to restart the game.

With 30 seconds to play, the final chance arose as a corner was given to Chelmsford. Dave Winfield rose highest and headed down but wide of the goal and the Chelmsford players. The goal kick brought the final whistle as both sides took a point.

FULL TIME: EBFC 2-2 CCFC Chelmsford City:

Beach (GK), James, Barnum-Bobb (Folivi 73), Trotter, Winfield (C), Blackwell (Johnson 50), Jones, Alfa, Brookes, Yila (Hockey 84), A.Krasniqi Unused subs: Da Costa, E.Krasniqi Goals: Jones 35 (Pen), Folivi 87, Cautions: Winfield 40, Krasniqi 45+2, Brookes 75,

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As the second half kicked off, Chelmsford continued their offensive performance, as with 20

Eastbourne Borough:

Worgan (GK), Burchell, Innocent, Barry, Walker (C), Bendle, Remy (Kastrati 79), Pearce, Gravata, Scarlett (Bartley 74), Beckford (Perez 69) Unused subs: Wabo, Holter Goals: Scarlett 45, Pearce 49 Cautions: Walker 39, Perez 81, Kastrati 88

National League South March 4th 1 Ebbsfleet United 2 Dartford 3 Braintree Town 4 Havant & Waterlooville 5 Oxford City 6 Worthing 7 Chelmsford City 8 Tonbridge Angels 9 St Albans City 10 Farnborough 11 Eastbourne Borough 12 Bath City 13 Hemel Hempstead Town 14 Dover Athletic 15 Welling United 16 Slough Town 17 Taunton Town 18 Dulwich Hamlet 19 Hampton & Richmond Borough 20 Cheshunt 21 Chippenham Town 22 Weymouth 23 Hungerford Town 24 Concord Rangers

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Chelmsford City FC are delighted to announce that Forward, Michael Folivi and Winger, Tyreke Johnson have joined the club

Michael Folivi, 24, joins the Clarets boasting EFL experience

having come through the youth set-up at Watford FC and having had spells with Coventry City, AFC Wimbledon and most recently Colchester United as well as a spell with National League side Boreham Wood.

Folivi also has a Premier League appearance to his name having made a substitute appearance for Watford against Stoke City in January 2017.

Manager, Robbie Simpson, spoke on the signing of the forward “Michael is a top player, he’s a player that’s highly thought of by teams in the football league” “He’s just had terrible luck with a bad injury just before he was due to sign a good deal with a club in the Football League, it then didnt materialise and he’s been fighting to get back fit ever since. He’s been fit a little while now and been training with Full-Time clubs” “Between now and the end of the season he wants to get games and we’re very lucky that he already knows a few of our players and having spoken to him myself on the phone I know what he wants to do, he wants to get back playing and scoring goals. Whatever happens in the summer he wants to give himself the best options available. He’ll do that by helping us.”

“We’re really thankful to his representatives for seeing us as the platform to give that to him and we’re thankful to Michael for believing in us and we’ll certainly put our faith in him and give him everything he needs to continue the last stage of his rehab essentially, but that involves playing games.”

“We hope that he’ll soon be scoring goals for us and we’re very excited to have Michael, he’s an all round top player who can play as a striker that can play any type of role a striker can as well as playing as an advanced midfielder or out wide so he gives us plenty of options to utilise him and we can’t wait to see him wearing a Claret shirt that’s for sure.”

Tyreke Johnson from Vanarama National League side

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Woking FC on a loan deal until the end of the season. Johnson, 24, can play as a left winger but also in a deeper role as a left wing back.

Tyreke came through the youth systems at Watford and Swindon Town before signing into the Southampton academy in 2014. Johnson remained at Southampton until 2021 and during his time with the Hampshire side, he had a loan spell with Woking in 2019, USA based Hartford Athletic in 2020 and a short stint at Gillingham in 2021 before signing permanently for the Gills. Following a 6 month spell in Kent, Tyreke made the switch to current club Woking in the summer of 2021. A month loan spell for Essex outfit Dagenham and Redbridge in October 2022 would follow before returning to Woking. Manager Robbie Simpson spoke on the signing of Tyreke Johnson “For some time now we’ve been looking for a left footed winger who could come in and make us better. If you look at our wingers currently, as good as they are, they’re all right footed which naturally means their movements when they play on the left or the right are of a certain way and having a left footer gives us something different and better balance in certain situations.”

“Tyreke can play anywhere down the left, he’s played left back, left wing back and left wing but is predominantly a left winger. He’s fast and direct which is something which adds to our balance and our attacking options. He loves to get crosses in the box and that’ll help with us being able to score more goals.”

“With Ben and Frankie both being unavailable for the Essex Senior Cup and both being left sided players, bringing in Tyreke will also help to cater for that situation” “We’re really delighted to have Tyreke and hopefully he can hit the ground running” We look forward to welcoming Tyreke to the Melbourne Community Stadium and watching him play in a Claret shirt.

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