CUP FINAL DATES 2012

The cup final dates were set at the committee meeting on 23/1/12 they are as follows and cannot be changed so if teams are in the semi finals and get through to a final they need to make their players aware…. All finals to be played at Witham Town FC 7:45 kick off--- Tues 27/3/12 - Division 3 Thurs 29/3/12 - Premier Division Tues 17/4/12 - Division 1 Tues 24/4/12 - Division 2 Thurs 26/4/12 - League Cup The Podd Cup final has yet to be arranged but will be a Tues or Thurs in the first few weeks of March….

Match Report 29th Jan 2012

PREMIER CUP. Wickford Town made the semi finals after a 4-1 win over last seasons treble winners Runwell & Bromfords Reunion, Wickford were 3-0 up at half time thanks to a brace from Jamie Newman and James Dawson. After the break Jamie Newman completed his hat trick, Nick Joyce pulled a goal back for Runwell, Runwell keeper Chris Hallam was outstanding between the posts diving here there and everywhere, Referee Sue Newton had a good game. Also in the semi's are Wallis who beat Bicknacre 5-1, Fabulous Adam Flack led the Wallis attack with a brace, then the Kochan boys did there thing, Stuart and Ross getting a goal each, the 5th goal was an own goal, Referee Harry Paffit had a super game. DIV 1 CUP. Ravens under the guidance of Ian McMillan reached the semi finals after winning 2-1 against Rapid Vics, stand in manager Ian scored Ravens first goal, Ghaith Jalabneh scored the second and winning goal, Rapid Vics goal was scored by Gavin Davis, Tony Jackson a Vics legend (whoops) on his return after injury had a good game in goal, yes goal. Hutton produced a super show to beat treble favourites Maldon & Tiptree 3-2, Maldon led at half time 2-1 with Joe Ilett getting a brace, Mike Doube had given Hutton the lead early on in the game, after the break Hutton scored two more goals through Tom Crocklin to take Hutton into the semi finals, it was nice to hear Tom Ilett the Maldon manager say Hutton deserved there win, well done Tom. Bridge Street Hearts faced inform Cowboys and found themselves 2-0 down at half time, in the second half the Cowboys started shooting at the Hearts from all angles and their goals came from sharp shooters Tommy Hart and Henry Bantik both with a brace each, Ross Crabtree and Ed Jones scored the other two, Bridge Street's goal came from Martin Mixture, Referee Brian Ablett was superb in controlling the game which both teams enjoyed. Lion Athletic progress after beating fancied Writtle Manor 8-3, Manor's goals were scored by midfielders Andy Mills and Myles Love, the hard working goose Martin Young scored the third, Lion's goals came from Paul McGregor, Tony Oldfield and Martin Judd both hitting a brace each, and the excellent Ricky Brown who scored his second hat trick of the season for a super win. DIV 2. Crondon notch another win this time against Boreham winning 2-1, Boreham's goal came from Damian Walsh, Phil Wheaton scored a brace for Crondon and he had the chance for a hat trick from the spot but he shot wide of the post. Hanningfield went down 2-0 at home to Writtle Manor Reserves, Manor's Loui Howe got both his sides goals, Matt Chaston had the chance to score from the spot for Hanningfield but failed. Plume are picking points up on a regular basis and they got another two against Inter Postoffico winning 3-2, Paul Mulhern's scorers were Lee Phile and Sam Dodds, Plume's goals came from captain Jack Bourne's great header from a corner, gaffer Ben White scored two, his second goal came after he chased the ball down with the Inter keeper, Inter's keeper got to the ball first and as he smashed the ball it hit Ben and cannoned in the goal for 3-2. DIV 3. Ferrers and Bellmac were drawing 2-2 on 58 minutes when Ferrers player Daryl McHugh who had just come on as a sub broke his leg in a tackle, the game was called off as they waited for the ambulance, before that Dean Ridgewell and Alex Corrigan on 30 seconds had scored for Ferrers, Bellmac's goals came from supersub Jonjo McGregor starting a rare game , and Chris Sheffield hitting a belter from 35 yards, the Committee wish young Daryl McHugh a speedy recovery from his injury. Astech Warriors caused an upset when they beat Ship Athletic 4-0, Ricky Allen's boys played some lovely football and their goals came from Dave Matthams who scored a great hat trick, his first goal was a good header after great work from Phil Jones, Dave hit a super 25 half volley for his second goal, he beat the keeper and slotted home for the third, Dave also set up Keith Jones who scored with his head after a big throw, Ship's gaffer James Osborne wasn't happy, Referee Steve McDonagh had a good game. In the battle of the Royals, The Royals beat Wickham Royals 3-2, try saying that when you've had 9 pints of Stella, i can't say it sober(joke), Wickham's goals both came from Paul Ellisdon, The Royals goals were scored by Jack Harburn, Joel Adlington and captain and centre back Craig Boe with a great header, it was the first time Craig had been over the half way line all season and he nearly got a nose bleed, The Royals gaffer Glen Andrews was in goal and he is now known as the Codfather, as they already have Richard Fox who is the Big Salmon, he is still out injured.

5 A SIDE TOURNAMENT 2011 REPORT

On a cool day at Broomfield Football Club our annual Five a side took place, we had thirty teams taking part and the football was of a high standard. The rain came down early on but it didn't dampen the spirit's of the players and referee's. The teams that reached the final were Hutton A and Writtle Manor A. In a close final Hutton won the game 2-1 to finish Champions, the event was played in a sporting manor and a big thank you to Broomfield Football Club for the use of their facilities. Thanks also to Mick and Tracy Newman, Steve Read, Perry Reed, Mike Hennesey and Mick Kemp for getting started at eight o clock to make sure everything was ready for the big kick off, oh yeah Joe Figg helped out when he turned up, late again.

Essex Junior Trophy Round Three Fixtures 2011-12

Essex Junior Trophy Round 2 Ashfield Albion2 Bridge Street Hearts 8 Becontree Soccer 1, Maldon & Tiptree Athletic 3, Hutton 3 Tiptree Jobserve 1 Leigh United 11 Ravens 2 Tigers 2, Boreham 9, Writtle Manor 5 Elmsleigh Rangers 3 -- Games played on the 6th November 2011 Round 3, The Bull 10 Writtle Manor 0, Beacon Hill Rovers 3 Hutton 2 aet, Ekco Whitecaps 0 Boreham 1, Maldon & Tiptree Athletic 8 Bridge Street Hearts 2, Games played on the 27th November 2011,-- 4th Round Maldon & Tiptree Athletic 11, Playfootballelite 0, played on the 22nd January 2012 Zeds vs Boreham, Game not played Quarter Final Draw to take place on Friday the 27th January 2012 at 4-30pm

Essex Premier Cup Round 1,2 & 3 Fixtures 2011-12

Wickford Town 3 Garrison 1 Game played on 2/10/11--Round Two Social Club Kelvedon 2 Runwell & Bromfords ReUnion 2, Wickford Town 4 Parsloe Athletic 2, Games played on 30/10/11,Round Three Wickford Town 0, United Ockendon 5, game played on the 20/11/11.

Note To All Clubs

Further to my previous webpage note, at the AGM on 29/6/10 due to the referee and pitch availability shortage I asked the team representatives present if they would rather have 3 divisions each week with a division dropped or all 4 divisions with fixtures allocated. The vote was clear that the teams would rather have 3 divisions a week as there is no guarantee of a referee or pitch availability if all 4 divisions were allocated a fixture. Hence as last year I will be allocating games to 3 divisions each week with a division sitting a week out. However if any teams request a week off I will endeavour to give them a match the following week if it is their divisions week to be dropped so they don’t have 2 weeks off and get behind with games. As there are 10 teams in each of the Premier, 1st and 2nd divisions every team should get a game unless teams request a week off. However in Division 3 we have the situation where one team has withdrawn leaving 9 teams so I cannot allocate every team a fixture every week they are due to play in this division. Sorry if this is not ideal but as I’ve said before it is impossible to please everybody all of the time. Also please note that if your team wants a week off for any reason please tell me well in advance. When the fixtures have been published I cannot and will not change them and if you tell me after fixture publication that your team cannot fulfil a fixture you will forfeit the fixture and be fined for non fulfilment as per league rules. Trev Williams Fixtures Secretary...

MessageTo All Clubs

If you dont have a referee it is not good cause to postpone a game. If there is no ref appointed you MUST arrange a referee between yourself and the opposition team.. Please do not call me and ask if you can postpone the match. You cannot postpone a game because you dont have a referee, If you do the committee are likely to award the game against you and FINE YOU for non fulfillment of a fixture. Trevor Williams, Fixture Secretary.

Clubs requesting a Fixture Free Sunday

Any club requestng a free Sunday , (before fixtures are issued) should put their request in writing , giving a minimum of eight weeks notice as per rule 10 (A) paragraph 3 to Trevor Williams the Fixtures Secretary. No team shall be able to request more than two free Sundays per Season. Telephone requests will not be considered.

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I have been informed by the ECFA that all sending off offences can now not be appealed by any club or player unless they have video or DVD evidence, this law is now in force, and apparenlty all clubs have been notified or informed by the ECFA.