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ALLIED ENGINEERS (Now Chelmsford Social Club)
As a young side they won the League in it’s first year 1962. After a few seasons had a change of name to the Chelmsford Social Club until 1969. The club dissapeared for ten years
and were reformed in 1980 when members of the Social Club at the rear of Tesco's in Springfield Road wished to play Sunday football. Chelmsford Social Club are still playing to this day.
| Allied Engineers | League | John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1962 | Div 1 Winners | ||
| 1963-64 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1964-65 as CSC | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1985-86 as CSC | Div 2 Runners Up |
Past players as Allied Engineers: P Blackburn, T Hoines, D Brewer, D Holdom, M Gosling, B Miles, B Nicholson, D Ablett, D Taylor, T Dunning, G Watson, Frank Vella.
As Chelmsford Social Club: Trevor Heseltine, Ricky Heseltine, goalkeeper Peter Blackburn, Jeff Saville, Liam Osborne, Shaun Masterson, Dave Lander, Gary Porosa, Steve Brook,
Barry Hooper.
Formed by George Simpkins on Christmas Day 1962. Played their first game as a friendly against local team Danbury Rovers.
Colours were originally blue and yellow later changing to scarlet and black, Mike Smith became the Club Secretary in its third year. The Manager was Harold Young, with other members
such as Bill Hunt and John Young.
Players were drawn from around the Chelmsford area. Much talked about John French was signed from Saracens who was a natural inside forward, Ron Whitaker in goal,
Tommy McCabe a Glaswegian up front, Tony Rainbird at centre half, John Berryman at full back and Eric Gowers, Roy Gowers and Richard Ling signed from previous
title winners Little Waltham along with former allied Engineers Frank Vella.
A memorable match against eventual winners in the Essex Sunday Intermediate Cup versus Buxton Athletic saw Bakers Arms loose 4-2 in front of some 450 spectators at Eve's Corner.
| Bakers Arms | League | John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1967-68 | Div 1 Winners | No Competition | Div 1 Winners |
| 1968-69 | Div 1 Winners | Winners | Div 1 Winners |
| 1969-70 | Div 1 Winners | ||
| 1970-71 | Div 1 Winners | Div 1 Winners | |
| 1971-72 | Div 1 Winners | Runners-Up | |
| 1972-73 | Div 1 Runners Up | Winners | Div 1 Runners Up |
| 1973-74 | Div 1 Winners |
Ron Whitaker (goalkeeper) regular keeper for Witham Town, joining the club with L Foyster in1966.
Roy Gowers (right-back) A regular visitor to the stadium over the years had served Little Waltham for 15 seasons prior to joining bakers Arms in 1967.
David Coppen (left-back) local player to Danbury, who played for The Warren on Saturdays.
Eric Gowers (right-half) Like his brother he joined from Lt Waltham.
Mick Gosling (centre-half) joined the club from Chelmsford social club formerly Essex Chronicle. Played for Crittalls on Saturdays.
Bill Brebner (left-half) another import from the successful Lt Waltham side, Club captain.
Richard Ling (outside-right) Joined bakers Arms in the October of 1967 from Little Waltham.
Lenny Foyster (inside-right) made his name as a right winger, where he played for Witham Town and Essex, also represented the successful Rep side.
Tony Rainbird (centre-forward) a tall and bustling goalscorer whom again joined from Little Waltham.
Tommy McCabe (inside-left) Very clever ball player who was previously a regular for Maldon Towns Eastern Counties League.
Ron Turner (ouside-left) Regular scorer for the club who joined in 1965, Played also on Saturdays for Hatfield Peverel.
David Warn also joined from Lt Waltham.
Past Players: Frank Vella, N Gibson, T Hoines, R Green, B Cook, E Gowers (formerly Lt Waltham), B Richmond, Johnny French, R Turner, P Smith, J Hartley, M Gosling, J Berryman, N Westwood, J Staff, J Hurren, T McCabe, F Stabler, C Manning, N Gibson
Formed in season 1966-67 by the patrons of the ‘Chequers’ Hotel, Maldon. With the enthusiasm and great deal of encouragement of
licensee, Mr A C Wright the club reached the Division Five Cup Final in 1969.
Team - back row l to r: unknown, K Frost, unknown, Mark O'Brien, Ian Hamilton, Tony moxham, unknown, unknown.
front row l to r: Jimmy Devlin, Paul Spencer, Mark Culleton, unknown, Lee Vernon
Cherry Tree Sports were founded in 1967 as Pooles FC and joined the league in 1968. In 1970 there was a
name change to Plough FC and in 1974 to Clay Pigeon. In 1978 the name Emjay was adopted followed by a re adoption of the Clay Pigeon title in 1980. Finally,
in 1984 Cherry Tree Sports emerged and has held fast. The name changes give a false impression. The Club is well organised, efficiently run outfit that has
been able to run three sides when some have struggled with the one. Administration is its strength. Founder rot Beckworth with over 30 years service is still
active with in the club as fixtures secretary. Former Club secretary Paul Knowles over 25 year’s service is still a leading figure.
As Emjay they were managed by former City favourite Harry Gregory, who played in midfield alongside ex – Spurs player Peter Collins and the well known
Jimmy Stevenson. The start of the 2000-2001 season the club started to go through major transition as to players and management. To the Credit of their
Committee and new manager Chris Delphin the transition as far a results were concerned were seamless with the club leading the Division.
| Pooles | League | John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1969-70 | Div 5 Runners Up | Div 5 Runners Up | |
| Plough | |||
| 1973-74 | Div 3 Runners Up | ||
| Cherry Tree | |||
| 1986-87 | Div 1 Winners | ||
| 1992-93 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1994-95 | Premier Div Runns Up | ||
| 1996-97 | Premier Div Runns Up | ||
| 1997-98 | Premier Winners | Premier Cup Winners |
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| 1998-99 | Winners |
Past Players: Melvin Malins, Martin Havelin, Keith Smethills, Graham Dobinson, John Wahlers, Jim Stevebson, Peter Collins, Harry Gregory, Buster Wigley,
Steve Witherspoon, Ted Higley, John Hickling, Mick Joslin, Nick Brown, John Bishop, Lee Vernon, Paul and Perry Spencer, Russell Tanner, Gary Porosa, Jimmy Devlin,
Entering the League in 1979 they briefly played under the name of Clockhouse Rangers where they won the Division Six Cup. The Club promptly changed their name to Danbury, which ironically saw them disappear in to obscurity until 1983 they won the Division five Cup Final with a win over Cundells. Geoff Linnett was a long serving member who appeared back in 1976. With Sid Barnes an official of the Club for a number of years with Derek Stone assisting the club slowly grew and enjoyed much success during the late 80'’ and early 90’s. One of the League’s leading referees Bob Hurrell was a player with the club during the early 80’s. Mike Smith the former Secretary of the legendary Bakers Arms was also Club Secretary of Danbury. The Club rose through the Divisions culminating in finishing runners up in the Premier Division before folding
Past players: Geoff Linnett, Phil Burgess, Steve Robinson, John McKain, Les Davis, Peter Stuart, Steve Mosley, Richard Bell, Stuart Lund, Tim Ayden, Simon Inskip, Chris Chapman, Robert Hurrell, Lee Tomsett, Mark Dale, Peter Turner, Greg Hardy, Allen Tomsett, Paul Gooch, Darren O’Shea, Andrew Jackson, Mark Richmond, Nigel Monk, Steven Warner, Bob Gilfillan, Alan Cornell, Andy Potter, Mick Clark, Andy Fuller
| Danbury | League | John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1991/92 | Division 1 Winners | ||
| 1993/94 | Division 1 Winners | Division 1 Winners | |
| 1994/95 | Premier Runners Up |
Some people in the league still say that this team was one of if not the best teams to play in the competition. The Chronicle’s team were made up from the Marconi Works team whose players were of mature years and accomplished at a higher level on Saturdays. Lost the 1963-64 Essex Sunday Junior Cup to Water house 3-0
A change of identity Chelmsford City Social Club usually recognised as City Social still saw the club remain challenging for honours.
| Essex Chronicle | League | John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1962 | Div 1 Runners Up | No competition | Div 1 Winners |
| 1962-63 | Div 1 Winners | No competition | |
| 1963-64 | Div 1 Winners | No competition | Div 1 Winners |
| 1964-65 | Div 1 Winners | No competition | |
| City Social | |||
| 1965-66 | Div 1 Runners Up | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1968-69 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1978-79 | Div 1 Winners |
Past Players as Essex Chronicle:
K Martin, A Tuttlebury, R Rendall, Brian Shelley, R Callaghan, J Mann, J Carter, W Maher, H White.
Harry Yardley (inside-forward) was a member of the well known Chelmsford Swifts side, and the Saturday Park Avenue side. Was signed from Red Beret who were founder members.
Johnny Cousins (inside-forward) Always a regular scorer who unfortunately suffered a leg break whilst representing the league. Served several clubs on Saturdays – Witham, Maldon, Marconi and Hornchurch.
Barrie French (winger) A consistent member of the side for a number of years also playing on Saturdays for Marconi and Chelmsford City reserves.
Maurice Greenland (centre-half) Well known and very popular in local soccer, playing in successful sides at Sudbury, Springfield, Marconi and Lt Waltham on Saturdays. Captain of the Representative Eleven.
Jackie Mann (full-back) Experienced seeing service with Brentwood and Sudbury, was Secretary and Captain of City Social.
Past players as Chelmsford City Social Club:
P Blackburn (ex Allied Engineers), Callum McLean, K McLean, T Osborne, G Fairbrass, J Hurren, W Mann, P Mai, J Peacock, T Dunning, K Seymour, G King, Geoff Linnett, Peter Murray, Viny Hynes, Paul Mumford, Billy Ewing, Mal Reeve, Paul Mullinger, Keith Lovejoy, Pete Collins, Ian Hayter, Mick Crabb, Dave Irwin, Stuart Hull, Martin Havelin, R Baldwin, M Yardley, Barry French, Brian Shelley, Harry Gregory and Des Bastian
Keith Cable (goalkeeper) Well known as "Snowy" who was transferred from English electric in November 1964. Previously with Chelmsford GPO on Saturdays, as well as a regular for Roxwell.
Reg Baldwin ( full-back) Known locally as "Ike" was one of the oldest of the team experienced with Brentwood and Chelmsford City Reserves.
Jackie Parkinson ( half-back) Returned from the successful Saracen side of 64/65 who was a regular in the Brentwood Saturday first eleven.
Des Bastian (winger) was a very young member of the side who joined via Park Avenue) and went on to play for Trent Road –Trent Royals - Chelmsford Royals and played Saturdays for Cromptons and Heybridge Swifts.
Johnny Carter (inside-forward) One of the leagues most outstanding players, who represented the League team. Saw service with Brentwood and Chelmsford City reserves, who became a regular for the Crittall side.
Peter Smith (inside-forward) A regular scorer who joined from Crittall.
Roy Rendall signed in 1962,former Secretary of Eastern Garages, who were founder members of the league.
Bobby Smith (winger) signed in 1966 wore the "no 11" shirt for Heybridge Swifts.
Ray Reynolds (centre forward) prolific goal scorer with Roxwell on Saturdays, who started Sundays in 1965.
One of the leagues founder members when the league was formed in January 1962, a club that has had it’s ups and downs, in their first season they won the Division One cup defeating Park Avenue by a four goal margin, since which they have had many a year on a downward trend with some highs in cup finals.
Past Players: D Tripp, P Maddox, A Grimley, J Mott, G Henderson, R Davis, D Eves, J Charlton, R Jobson, R Farley, G Smith, R Jobson, G White, K Burnett, N Atkinson, P Swainton, N Ridley, T Foster, T Pinnock, D Farrar, B Howego, B Cloughton, M Cornelious, D Thorpe, D Gisby.
| English Electric | League | John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1962-63 | Division 1 Winners |
Were Braintree based and were founders of Division Four in 1966/67.An enthusiastic club which stemmed from the hard-working Secretary Tom Vickers and under him won Division Four with a 100% record. Their players included ones who had experience in senior and professional football.
Great Baddow have gone through the divisions and came from the Chelmsford Invitation League where they had won the Essex Sunday Junior Trophy. The club is based upon the Great Baddow Community Association In the Mid Nineties runners up in the Pope and Smith Premier Division Danbury Rovers FC, folded. Many of the players had grown up together and lived or had lived in and around |t Baddow with many playing within the Intermediate League for Gt Baddow. With the enough players wishing to continue playing together and some new players they pushed on. Leaving the invitation League saw them progress rapidly amongst other clubs who themselves have made the Premier. Gt. Baddow in 2000 and 2002 have been perform well below what they expected from themselves, however with the 2002-2003 the club look to have rediscovered players and players their form.
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Team Photo: back row l to r: Roger Jakes, Lisa Young, Andrew Ella, Unknown, Miah Levy, Tony LeConte, Lawrence Merriman, Andy Sampson, unknown,
Back row: Ian Young, Hibbet, unknown, unknown, Mark Elliott, Steve Jakes, unknown.
Originally played as Widford Athletic Reserves in the Chelmsford Invitation League, feeling that they were capable as a tem of progressing they removed the obstacle that could prevent this happening. Forming a new club and taking the name from a house on Writtle Green as the club name. Brookhouse, Hutton and Melbourne Utd have made it to the Pope & Smith Premier division from the Invitation League but they re the only team to go all the way every year from Invitation to Div Six and through to the Premier. Strangely their near neighbours Writtle are the only team to go from six to premier winning promotion every year. Play home games from Chelmer Valley School.
Found it hard to settle in the Premier in 2001/02 due to change in management and important players being lost through injury.
Past and present players: D Tiny, Andrew Ella, Mark Elliott, Lawrence Merriman, Steve Jakes, Martin Young, Miah Levy, Ian Young, Andy Sampson, Tony Leconte.
Originally named Highfield Rangers as the majority of players came from in and around Highfield Road. Playing their football in the Maldon Sunday League and Braintree it was decided that with the leagues being dominated by a few clubs the more equally fought out Chelmsford Sunday League would be more competitive.
A change of name to Highfield Victoria was due to the club being based from the Victoria Public House. Joining the League in 1980 home fixtures have been played at Sauls Bridge, Maldon Road which is run by the Witham Sports Association. Amongst numerous cups and trophies as well as league successes it worth remembering the rewards given to club Secretary Brian Sayers and former manager Alan Smith, who have received awards of merit.
Highfield’s successes since joining the league are outstanding, gaining promotion at the first hurdle from Division 3, followed by being Division 2 Champions and Division 1 Runners Up in 1984/85. Highfield then won the premier division two seasons in a row. Cup success was also attained Winning the Coward Cup twice, and Premier cup once with runners up no fewer than 3 times.
The Clubs greatest successes are in the County Cups, winning the Essex Intermediate Cup in 1989/90 and Runners Up in 1990/91, and are the only Chelmsford Sunday league Club to lift this cup. Previously winning the Essex Junior Cup twice in 1981/82 and 1984/85 and the first club to do so.
The Club has no set club colours but unusually they have always kept black shorts and red socks through out. As of the beginning of the 2000/01 season Graham bird had made over 474 games with an additional nine substitute appearances scoring 274 goals.
Many of the players grew old together and like many teams saw that maintaining the high standards with players nearing the end of their playing days would become difficult. Other clubs would have folded, however Highfield Victoria showed their good organisation by withdrawing the first team and concentrating on youth with their reserve team under the guidance of the experienced, players. A local youth team Teys Rovers had been playing together from Under 11’s and were brought through to the Reserve team and after one or two seasons settling are now starting to show great promise.
| Highfield Victoria | League | John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1983-84 | Winners | ||
| 1984-85* No Premier | Div One Runn’s Up | Div 1 Winners | |
| 1985-86 | Winners | Prem Runners Up | |
| 1986-87 | Prem Div Winners | ||
| 1987-88 | Prem Div Winners | Prem Runners Up | |
| 1988/89 | Prem Runners Up | ||
| 1990-91 | Prem Winners | ||
| 1992-93 | Runners Up | Prem Winners |
| Charity Shield Winners | 1988-89 |
| Charity Shield Runners Up | 1984-85, 1986-87, 1987-88 |
| Essex County Intermediate Cup Winners | 1989-90, beat Cherry Tree (Warley) 2-0 |
| Essex County Intermediate Cup Runners Up - | 1990-91 lost to Trax 1-0 |
| Essex County Junior Cup Winners | 1981-82 and 1984-85 |
Past Players:
Alan Smith – Player & Manager – was the leading figure along with Brian Sayers in the clubs winning of honours. Came from a good background with Little Waltham and Rivenhall. Now involved in senior football.
Paul Keaney (Midfield) exceptional individual who was at Colchester United for 18 months and a trialist for Leyton Orient, as well as Essex Youth captain. Playing senior football from the age of 14.
Paul Leversuch (Utility) joined the club in 1986, gained honours at Youth level with North Essex and Essex schoolboys. Played for numerous senior clubs including Halstead Town.
Paul Longhurst (Centre Half) Tall elegant centre back, who joined in 1987, played senior football at Witham Town and Stanway Rovers.
Dave McKoy ( Forward) Joined in 1980, who was comfortable upfront or in midfield. Played senior football at Witham town and Maldon Town.
Dave Smith (Forward) An industrious individual, who gave 100% for his team, played with Stanway Rovers.
Mick Orrin (Centre Half) was with the club from it’s early years, and was made Honary Chairman, due to playing exploits and loyalty serving it.
Stuart Gooch (Forward), A Chelmsford based player who was attracted to the club through his involvement with Witham Town, having previously been with the likes of Ipswich Town, Southend, and Chelmsford City. A very skill full ball playing forward.
Bob Buckingham ( Midfield) originally a goalkeeper who was very hardworking midfielder who would always enjoy linking with his forwards.
Ian Beard (Fullback) Loyal servant, who had won honours at Youth level.
Graham Bird (Sweeper) Scorer of 274 goals Graham has played over 474 games, also playing representative football for the Chelmsford Sunday league and Essex County. Played senior football for a host of clubs including Witham town and Maldon Town. Started in the League along with Alan Smith at Little Waltham. Received the Leagues award for merit in 2000
Formed in 1966 when a few local boys from the Half Moon decided to form a local football team. At first only friendly fixtures were played, then in 1967 as confidence grew they applied to the League, being accepted into division four.
A club which also had Mid Essex League success, whose player /manager was Bob Morley.
| Harway | League | John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1970-71 | Division 2 Winners | Winners | Div 2 Runners Up |
Formed in 1966, founder members of division four who were immediately successful in their first three seasons. The Club had to wait until 1999-2000 until they achieved their ultimate ambition of winning the Premier Division.
Reached the 1969 Sunday Junior Cup final losing 2-1 against Catholic united from the Southend Borough Combination.
R T Everitt, J Lynn, R I Willingham, R Burton, M E Humm, M W Gent, G R Boutwell, N Curtis, B J Wheeler, C Ward, A Morris, J G Johnston, J G Watson, J Lawrence, F Ponder, A Ponder, M Gent, R Ponder, A Malcom, D Hill, T Clements, R Smith, P Nicholls, J Lawrence, C Burton, Simon Royce, Robert Sach, Peter Marchi, Paul Bardo, Mark Tokeley, Glen Mann, Steve Godden, Ian Hastings, David Taylor, Mark Hawkes, Wayne Adcock, Gerry Keyi, Jason Westwood, Chris Heasman, R Gattwood, Steve Howard, Robbie Nihill, Stuart Jarvis, Dean Andrews, Andrew Chipperfield, Steve Harding.
| Heybridge Social | League | John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1996-97 | Division 1 Winners | ||
| 1997-98 | Division 1 Winners | Division 1 Winners | |
| 1998-99 | Premier Div Winners | ||
| 1999-2000 | Premier Winners | ||
| 2000-2001 | Premier Winners | ||
| 2001-2002 | Premier Winners | Winners | Prem Runners Up |
In it’s early years the goal scoring feats of Toni Boniface and Graeme Webster caught the eye. In their final season in 1998 there was a name change to Parkers FC which was their last in the Chelmsford Sunday League as the withdrew to concentrate on the Brentwood League side.
Were members of the league in 1965, who grew with the influx of players to the surrounding area, seeing Cup Success in 1972 in a 1-0 victory over Chequers in the Division Three Cup.
Formed by Claude Seymour and Cyril Ling and friends, with former Chelmsford City winger Jeff Walker the first Manager recruiting players locally and as far a field as Harwich and Hornchurch. Winning the "double" 1965-66, League in 66-67, and two Cup Final Runners up spots in 1964-65 and 1966-67. Players at the time Ian Wilson, Eric and Roy Gowers who played for Witham Town and Richard Ling.
Lt Waltham suddenly dropped out of the league with a two year absence, after which Frank Ahern, Arthur Wells and Edward Harthard resurrected the Sunday team.
| Little Waltham | League | John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1964-65 | Div 1 Winners | No competition | Div 1 Runners Up |
| 1965-66 | Div 1 Winners | No competition | Div 1 Winners |
| 1966-67 | No competition | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1975-76 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1976-77 | |||
| 1977-78 | Div 1 Winners | Div 1 Winners | |
| 1978-79 | Winners | Div 1 Winners | |
| 1979-80 | Div 1 Runners Up | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1980-81 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1983-84 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| Premier introduced | |||
| 1992-93 | Div 1 Winners | Div 1 Winners | |
| 1995-96 | Div 1 Winners | Div 1 Winners | |
| 1996-97 | Premier Runn’s Up |
| Charity Shield Winners | 1997-98 |
| Charity Shield Runners Up | 1979-80, 1980-81 |
Past and Present Players: Ian Barnard, Norman Gibson, John McFarlane, Alan Smith, Jim Sharpe, Nick Ward, Mal Cherry, Paul White, Mick Ford, Bill Woodhouse, Mick Gosling, Roy Davies, Jack Fairbrother, Norman Gibson, Kevin Ahern, John Burney, John Schwent, Ray Davies, Malcolm Cherry, Kevin Tickner, Barry Stockwell, Jerry Watkins, Willie Carrick, Tom Coakley (Player Manager), Colin Hills, Kevin Anderson, Glen Schwent, Mark Robinson, Gerald Wells, Gary Monk, Dave Sutton, Alan Stuckey, Peter Stapleton, John Guilford, Martin D’eath, Robin Halls, Malcolm Gentry, Ian Taylor, Bradley Dines, Steve keys, Ian Sharpe, Les Allen, Denis Allen, Justin Hughes, Beard, Peter Broome, Mick Rogers, Gerry Layton, S Batsford, C McLean, C Chalmers, R Dixon, R Crane, G King, I Johnston, D Harper, P Haley
Denis Coyle (goalkeeper) was a reserve keeper who established himself as a regular first teamer.
Stan Crabb (goalkeeper) who was previously with Medway when the league was founded.
Brian Dale (full back) A very steady performer who joined in 1965/66 from Chelmsford GPO
Roy Gowers (Centre Half) A real Lt Waltham stalwart over the years. Played in the first team at the age of 14, who is much respected in the Mid Essex League.
Terry Meredith (full back) Another versatile player who always made life hard for wingers.
Ian Wilson (wing half) A Lt Waltham lad who had experience with Kingstonian, his first season was 1965/66. Outstanding ball player.
Eric Gowers . Brother of Roy who has given equally good Service to the club, who was always happy to play any position as long as he was playing football. Eric went on to manage the club in the late 70’s early *0’s.
Bill Brebner ( wing-half) First season 66-66 strong defender who saw service with Newcastle United Reserves and great Wakering.
Richard Ling (outside-right) was an outstanding prospect at 18 in the mid 60’s who played on for Waltham and Bakers Arms was still playing for waltham in the early 80’s.
Martin Rollings (inside- forward) at 16 was one if not the youngest player to play in a Chelmsford League Cup Final in the top division. Was a "Geoff Walker" find at St Cedds School, Chelmsford.
Don Harper (centre-forward) A prolific scorer who in 65/66 had scored over 70 goals. For many years played with Marconi and a season at Chelmsford City, playing also for Essex.
Jim Hawkins ( centre-forward0 signed in 65-66 and was a regular scorer for Waltham as well as Harwich and Parkeston.
Steve Devaux (inside-forward) a very experienced senior player having represented Essex, and the 1st XI of Harwich and Parkeston, signed for Waltham 65-66.
Doug Robinson ( forward) played previously for Harway and Melbourne at youth level, signed for Waltham in 64/65
Graham Bird Played Little Waltham but made his name with Highfield victoria eventual playing over 5 decades.
Wiilie Carrick (goalkeeper) who was also at one time the Chelmsford City Goalkeeper.
WRITTLE MANOR ( formerly - Writtle Vics, Longmeads Manor, C S Sports)
Past Payers: Vic Busson, Alan Cansell, Micky Carter, Neil Cox, Graham Harburn, Martin Hayes, andy Fisk, Mickey Jones, Brian Lodge, Ted McParland, Simon Price, Kenny Woodward, Roy Young, Colin Tart, Chris Eve, Alan Dann, John Blowers, Stuart wintle, Steve Locke, Mark Daniels, Peter Cartwright, Mark Hunnable, Andy Hirst, Tony Peirce, Bryan Allerton, Tim Crook,
Formed in May 1968 by Secretary Mick Owen, the Mariners they reached the Div Six - League Cup Final. Well known local footballer Peter Collins was the trainer/coach of the team in it’s first year.
Based from the Mid Essex Gravel Pits in Little Waltham, the pitch was on part of what is now Channes Golf Club. The club briefly changed it's name to Channels.Len Poolewho went on to Little Waltham was Secretary.
Past Players: G Minnett, M Green, S Hawkes, D Richardson, K Seymour, M Campion, B Simpson, W Frost, A Peircy, P Hanham, P Murray, P Cowling, J Sayer
Team Photo : back row l to r. Neil Gaskell, Lee Sterland, Richard Smith, Harding, Paul Nicholls, Andrew Jackson, Chris Heasman Aubrey McLeod, ?
front Row: Warren Spreadbury, Dean Selby, Chris Delphin, Mick Griggs, Barry O'Dea,?, Simon Cato
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Melbourne started with two teams "A" and "B", under the guidance of Brian Thursby the founder in 1981 made up of former pupils from Rainsford School. The club left the Chelmsford Invitation League and spent 15 Years in the Pope & Smith League. They had finished Runners Up in the league and won the Division One Cup in the Chelmsford Invitation League. Joining the P & S in 1984 and were playing in the Premier five years later. After a season or two settling down in the top flight they achieved further success completing the treble twice a feet achieved by Bakers Arms and Roblin Sports. Les Cutbush managed the club with Mick Sonnex a lead figure for a period prior to the management team of Nigel Gurney and Pino Cocca who weere were instrumental in their success. Melbourne may have never won as much had a vote gone against them when it was proposed that they were omitted from the League constitution. Thanks to representatives from Walnut Tree it was pointed out that the voting system was such that they remained.
Past Players:
Dave Kearns (Forward) a founder member who was part of the first Treble winning side, played also for Galleywood on Saturdays.
Aubrey McLeaod (Midfielder) another founder member, much liked in local football circles his passion would show through on the pitch. Playing for Braintree Town on Saturdays.
Richard Smith (Midfielder/ defender) signed from Highfield Victoria, added even more steel to a feared midfield. Played also for Stanway Rovers.
Lee Sterland (Winger) in the early years Lee would be seen on the wing however drifted in to the defence, and was with Melbourne from its beginning through to the end.
Steven Howard (Defender) strong defender equally effective up front, played with Burnham Ramblers. After Melbourne played for Cherry Tree and Heybridge Social.
Simon Marshall (Defender) joined as a young defender plays for Braintree Town Reserves.
Chris Delphin (Forward) signed from St John Payne, also played for Witham Town and Writtle on Saturdays. After Melbourne became player/ manager for Cherry Tree.
Dean Selby (defender) formally with Mintz & Davis Royals and VFC, could play anywhere in the back line including Sweeper.
Barry O'Dea (Midfield) a real character known through out mid Essex football played on Saturdays for Heybridge Swifts and Chelmsford City. Great ball player who on his day could destroy opponents. Would quiete often be found in goal when a goalkeeper was unavailable.
Kevin Bird (Midfield) signed from Maldon Town, could run with the ball or pass it.
Mick Griggs (Defender) had spells with St John Payne and Great Waltham, but a long servant to the club in the glory days.
John Devine (Defender/Forward) previously with RE Social on Sundays and Heybridge Swifts on Saturdays. Young player who was another equally at ease up front as well as in defence
Lynas Cutbush (Fullback) A real character whom stopped playing shortly after the first "Treble " success.
Mick Flahety (Sweeper) signed from the Coward Cup winning VFC side. Rarely tackled using his timing to good effect sweeping up.
Pino Cocca eventually worked with Nigel Gurney in managing the side, After his playing days, was a talented Youth footballer being with League clubs as a Youth.
Chris Walker (goalkeeper) was part of Melbourn's second treble winning sid, Melbourne struggled with various combinationsof goalkeepers, however Chris was a egular during the final few seasons. Was also an actor appearing in Coronattion Street, and various other television series.
Danny Hazel and Gary Porosa Nick Tongue, Waheed Fazel, Paul Hilton, Liam Cutbush, Lee Honeywood, Mick Booth, Ollie Berquez,
| Melbourne Utd | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1984-85 | Div 5 Winners | ||
| 1986-87 | Div 3 Winners | Div 3 Cup Winners | |
| 1987-88 | Div 2 Winners | ||
| 1988-89 | Div 1 Runners up | ||
| 1989-90 | Premier Winners | ||
| 1993-94 | Premier Winners | Winners | Premier Winners |
| 1996-97 | Premier Winners | Winners | Premier Winners |
| 1997-98 | Premier Runners Up | Runners Up | Premier Runn’s Up |
| 1998-99 | Premier Winners | ||
| Charity Shield Winners | 1994-95 |
Members of the League since 1964 when elected to Division two.
Past players: P Sutterby, H Ferrier, R Shortman, J Hills, A Grundy, A McNeil, J Gisby, W Cowie, G Main, J McFarlane, R Mills, John Grainger, Frank Butler, Brian Elkins, Barry Polley, Ken Pearce, Alex McNeil, Peter Morgan, Alan Ridgeway, Mick Hagon, Bob Shortman, Mick Rushbrook, Mick Jones,
Played firstly in the Colchester Sunday League moving to the Chelmsford Sunday League after two seasons. Appeared in three successive finals prior to 1968. Played from the King George Playing Fields in Braintree.
Past Players:
John Ross (goalkeeper) Joined in 1968, as cover for first team keeper Tim Keeble.
Dave Martin (right-back). Joined the club from Alec Hunter Y C.
Neville Fitch ( left-back) A founder member of the club, who was very versatile playing many positions.
Peter Taylor (right-half) joined in 1968 who had played locally for many years as well as playing for Halstead Town.
Steve Lewis (centre-half) who was a consistent performer for Villa as well as playing for Crittalls in the Metropolitan League on Saturdays.
Derek Edwards (left-half) joined the club from Alec Hunter Y C in 1968, who was dominant in the air.
George Rosling (outside- right) Ex Chelmsford City professional up to 1966, who also played for Silver End in the Border League.
John Keeble (inside-right) Club captain, who was with the club from it’s foundation.
Mick Stewart (centre-forward) Bustling player who would never know when beaten.
Russell Rosling (inside-left) younger brother of George, also a former Chelmsford City player. The joker of the club who was an excellent ball player with some real on field antics. Also played for Silver End on Saturdays.
George Sutton (outside-left) could play in any forward position and was the clubs leading scoria for a number of seasons.
Bob Keeble, (forward) another founder member of the club who was versatile in all forward positions.
| New Villa Rovers | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1966-67 | Div 2 Winners | Div 2 Runners Up | |
| 1967-68 | Div 1 Runners Up |
A long standing Saturday Club who had their sports ground donated to them. Entered the Chelmsford Sunday League in 1965 and have remained ever present in the league to date.
Have an remarkable record of having appeared in many John Coward Cup finals with out lifting the trophy. Some say they would have won more as they were up against two of the most successful teams in the leagues hgistory in Roblin Sports and Walnut Tree.Very well run club who have spent many seasons in the top flight, renowned for thir facilities and sportsmanship as well as being key figures in the league with Old Chelmsfordians supplying the chairman of our league as well as facilities in which the monthly league committee meetings are held
| Old Chelmsfordians | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1968-69 | Div 2 Winners | ||
| 1969-70 | |||
| 1970-71 | Div 2 Cup Winners | ||
| 1971-72 | Div 2 Runners Up | ||
| 1972-73 | Runners Up | ||
| 1974-75 | Runners Up | ||
| 1979-80 | Runners Up | ||
| 1981-82 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1982-83 | Div 1 Winners | ||
| 1983-84 | Div 1 Runners Up | Div 1 Cup Winners | |
| 1984-85 | Runners Up | ||
| 1985-86 | Runners Up | ||
| Premier introduced | |||
| 1988-89 | Premier Runn’s Up | Runners Up | |
| 1990-91 | Runners Up | ||
| 1994-95 | Div 1 Cup Winners | ||
| 1998-99 | Div 1 Runners Up |
| Charity Shield Winners | 1983-84, 1989-90 |
| Essex Junior Tphy Winners | 1994-95 |
Past Players: R Smith, W Barry, C Chippendale, B Terry, P Gillott, S Maughan, D Newman, G Tyler, S Little, D Seymour, C Flint, M Rollings, Gary Brewster, Brian Lodge, Brian Spinks, Martin Hayes, Lew Taylor, Dennis Hughes, Derek Kochan, Ray Woolman, Nigel Cox, Vic Busson, Graham Harburn
Won the Essex Junior Cup at City in 1966-77, and were runners up to the successful Bakers Arms in 1971-72 which was the start of more success. One ear finished runners up to Melbourne Utd in all three competitions. Left the leaguie in the 90's and play in the Brentwood league.
Past Players: V Norman, V Green, D Cooper, J Booth, I Walters, P Mai, R Prince, Ronnie Dunne, Terry Thurley, Stan Prince, Dave Thurley, Laurie Coles, Dave Cross, Bob Harrington, Ray Prince, Dennis Mitchell
| Ongar United | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1971-72 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1973-74 | Winners | ||
| 1974-75 | Div 1 Winners | ||
| 1975-76 | Winners | Div 1 Winners | |
| 1976-77 | Div 1 Runners Up | Runners Up | |
| 1977-78 | Runners Up | ||
| 1978-79 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1977-78 | Premier Winners | ||
| 1983-84 | Runners Up | ||
| Premier introduced | |||
| 1987-88 | Division 1 Winners | ||
| 1990-91 | Division 1 Winners | Winners | Div 1 Runn’s Up |
| 1992-93 | Premier Winners | ||
| 1993-94 | Prem Runners Up | Runners Up | Prem Runners Up |
Joined the league in 1976 under the banner of Army & Navy. Scoring goals was a key feature to the club’s exploits scoring 83 goals from18 matches in 1981/82, leading the attack then were Phil Thrift and Dave Ridgewell.
Past players: Kevin foster, Ali Hayes, Alan Francis, Bob Hayes, Mick Bevan, Dave Thrift, Darren Apps, Phil Thrift, Andy Ritchings, Reg Trigwell, Dave Ridgewell, Mark Davison.
First played football from Broomfield after Broomfield U 18's wished to continue playing together in Men's football. The Black Bull was the and the Corner Shop on Park Avenue owned by shop keeper Jack Steele were involved and the name was taken from the near by Park Avenue. The Essex FA had informed Peter Fidge that his 1961 Park Avenue side who were affiliated had been playing football against un affiliated clubs. With this Park Ave called a meeting of other Clubs - such as Ongar Utd, Saracens at the Star & garter Moulsham Street where the clubs decided to affiliate and the Chelmsford Sunday League was formed in 1962. Park Ave were already up and running as a Saturday club, and were to be at the forefront of local football. The pub from which they were based was the Black Bull on Rainsford Road. Former players were Flossy Charrington, Terry Hurley, Dave Senogles, Ray Carter, Vic Poole, Olly Hopkins Roger and Phil Davey, Chris Jarvis and Phil Dove. Playing it's home games at Melbourne Park in front of 200 spectators. The club eventually folded in 1986 when Peter Fidge left to take up a post at Tiptree United. Club Colours Mauve. Local derby Saracens.
| Park Avenue | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1962-63 | Div 1 Runners Up | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1966-67 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1968-69 | Div 1 Runners Up | Runners Up | |
| 1969-70 | Runners Up | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1970-71 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1973-74 | Div 1 Winners | ||
| 1974-75 | Div 1 Runners Up | Div 1 Winners |
Past Players: P Beesly, D Senogles, J Page, B Wilks, R Carter, M Polly, A Ogles, M Berry, Tearley, B Fisk, T Dunning, P Judge, R Davey, P Bazley, T Jennings, P Chilvers, Ollie Hopkins, M Gosling, Eric Gallacher, B Cloughton,M Willey, P Davey, D Robinson, N Whiteman, G York, G Chalmers, R Turner, C Richardson, C Jarvis, R Reynolds, T Charrington, C Chalmers, R Keeble, D Warn,M Polley, C Middleton.
(formerly, H M Prison Officers, Trinity Utd, Park Casuals, RE Casuals and RE Chequers)
Well known as Cup fighters with, with the Essex Junior Cup and League cup exploits. As Park Casuals the probing runs of Worrell Parks was always a test for opposition defences.
Past Players: M McSweeney, A Baker, K Harrington, F Harrington, W Ewing, P Clarke, W Park, Mick Hammersley, F Tunstill, Tom McSweeney, Neil Smith, Steve Tunstill, Dennis Thorpe, Mick Tiffen, Bryan Webb, Glen Lushington, Ed McKenna, Trevor Hayes, Kevin Chadwick, Jason George, John Deans, Lee Sonnex, Mick Sonnex, Edward Porter, Jason Lawes, Trevor Hayes, Nigel Burton, Gareth Howard, Mick Coyle, Vince Hope, Gary Sonnex, Graham Tansley, Nick Powell, Gary Carter,
Chairman Maurice Carter was formed in 1972 from the White Swan in Bicknacre and play at Lodge Road. Colours were originally White.7
Gary Hill now Manager of Dagenham & Redbridge assembled a strong side with Mickey Droy (ex Chelsea), Paul Parker (former England and Manchester Utd), Chris Maycock FA Vase winner, Alan Brazil (Ipswich), Barry Cook Player/Manager, Rob Taylor and Ray Hurren who holds the most appearances,
| Priory Sports | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1989-90 | Prem Runners Up | Winners | |
| 1990-91 | Prem Runners Up | Prem Runn’s Up | |
| 1991-92 | Premier Winners | Premier Winners | |
| 1992-93 | Winners | ||
| 1998-99 | Div One Winners | ||
| 2001-02 | Div One Winners | Runners Up | Div One Runners up |
Past Players & present: Kevin Bridge, Kevin Tickner, John Luxford, Keith Wallis, Joe Banfield, Alan Jacobs, Gary Skeggs, Colin Miles, Richard Moore, Steve Gould, Chris Maycock, Phil Thrift, John Potter, Robert Kennedy, Mark Bretherton, Adam Flint, Chris Headon, James Robinson, Mark Trebes,
Founded by youngsters who had just left school, and were not making the Saturday team in Ingatestone, and taking the name from the fact that they were not permitted to use the name Ingatestone as already in existence, and used the "stone" in their title and added the "Red" as there were a few sides at the time with Red in their name, e.g. Red Star Belgrade, club colours were red.
In July 1964 a meeting was held after which the club began playing frienldlies, against an Internationale, who contained a number of italian players, as connected to an italian business man, who they beat 10 - 0. Redstones also played Arbour Aces, Hoffmans, Jay Villa and Tulip winning 4 drawing 2 and loosing 2.
A meeting was held 7th July1965 where the club was officially formed being accepted to the Chelmsford Sunday League and affiliating to the County FA. Attendees: John Heyworth-Dunn, Bill Heath, Ron Eaton, Andy Hill, John Heath, Neil Hill, Jimmy Fletcher, Lester Pitts, Norman Swatman, Sid Rudgeley, John Cannon, Alan White, Terry Rudgeley, Joe Harris, Bill Warren, S Heath.
The first committees were President - Bob Holmes, Chairman - S Heath, Secretary - Alan Davey, Club Captain Joe Harris.
Their home ground was named Transport Meadow until 1977 when it was re named Seymour Field after a former school master "Skip" Seymour at the near by school.
First League Fixture: 29th August 1965 Vs Braintree Spartak.
Team: Alan White, John Heath, Brian Terry, Alan Davey, Neil Hill, Roger Jelfs, Norman Swatman, John Cannon, Sid Rudgeley, Terry Rudgeley, Joe Harris,
A Club who has had much success in the league and Cup, they withdrew from the Chelmsford Sunday league for one season in 1998/2000 returning the following season after the pitch was being improved and the club rebuilt it’s squad playing friendlies.
The Club won the John Coward Challenge Cup on 5th May 1985.
Venue - The Stadium, New Writtle Street. Versus Old Chelmsfordians.
Team Dave Griffiths, Dean Buckle, Mick Dixon, Gary Meadows, Alan Tregidgo, Gary Smith-Herzberg, Ted Layton, Paul Elliott, Richard Bull, Nigel Weston, Gary Smith, Graham Hart,Martin Andrews.
In the beginning there was no manager, but a selection committee, latterly John Weald and Michael "Rock" Bonnington managed the side with GarySmith – Herzberg managing the side to the Premier title.
Trevor "The Guvenor" regarded by some in the league as Mr Redstones. With his knowledge of the club he would produce an excellent magazine " The Stones Review" and is President of the Club.
Paul Bonnington is the current manager, who is another who has family ties from it’s founder years.
Club sponsors "The Crown Public House".
| Redstones | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1984-85 | Winners | Div 1 Cup Winners | |
| 1986-87 now Premier | Prem Runners Up | Runners Up | Prem Cup Winners |
| 1987-88 | Runners Up | ||
| 1990-91 | Premier Winners | ||
| 1991-92 | Winners |
First Team Playing Record to end of 1999/ 2000 season
| Played | Won | Drew | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against |
| 688 | 303 | 99 | 286 | 1595 | 1541 |
Past players
Alan Tregido "Dog" (Defender / Midfielder)
Brian Terry (Centre Half) Turned down Fulham as a youngster and was with City for a period.
Paul Elliott (Midfield/ Forward) during the late 1980’s and through the 90’s.
Charlie Manning (Goalkeeper) another fantastic keeper for the club.
Robert Snowman (Forward) would terrorise defences with his pace and skill, who spent time with Southend Utd Reserves. In the late 80’s he returned to the club after years away to manage the first team.
Simon Reeve (Centre Half) who later went on to manage the Margarettin Rovers Saturday team to cup success.
Paul Cridland (Centre half), very strong defender who would unleash his long throw to great effect. Retired after receiving a bad injury playing on Saturdays.
Mickey Dixon the clubs longest serving player from the Mid 1960’s playing in their first Cup Final and playing as recently as the 1999/2000 season.
Paul Fletcher (Forward) who has been with the club for many seasons and followed his fathers footsteps in being a Redstones stalwart. Played Saturdays for Sandon Royals and Margaretting.
Mickey Warren (Goalkeeper) another who has served the club for many years and is a very accomplished player who has represented the League and played for Sandon Royals on Saturdays.
Past players: Deane Buckle, Graham Hart, Gary Meadows, Gary Smith-Herzburg, Gary Smith, Nigel Weston, Mark Wakeham, Paul Young, Nick Gonella, Martin Ambrose, Richard Bull, Sohail Termezi, Mark Garrett, Andy Thomson, Shaun Purkiss.
Entered Division Three on it’s formation in season 1965-66, being promoted into Division Two the following year, and further promotion the year after.
Formed by Dave Roblin a sports shop owner who ran a club out of the Brentwood Sunday League. Setting up a team in the Chelmsford Sunday League which started off in Division Two, other clubs raised their game preventing immediate promotion. Peter Taylor the former England, Crystal Palace and Tottenham player and Southend Manager and Leicester City and England Manager, took over the reigns sorting out their discipline.
Playing home games at Bishops Hall Park Brentwood and drinking from the Swan, Roblins still holds the record for winning the Treble three years in a row. With players from Brentwood and the successful Billericay Town team the team set the league a light in front of up to 200 spectators. Ian Ponsford, Lester Foreman, Keith Goodwin, Carl Lodge (now with OC's) Trevor Putney (former Ipswich Town, Norwich City, Middlesborough player) and Kevin Anderson are some of the players to wear the Mauve and White colours. Roblins were twice defeated in the Semi Finals of the Essex Sunday Intermediate Cup. Rivals at the time were Walnut Tree and Trent Road.
| Roblin Sports | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1975-76 | Div 2 Winners | ||
| 1976-77 | Div 2 Winners | ||
| 1978-79 | Div 2 Winners | Div 2 Winners | |
| 1979-80 | Div 1 Winners | Winners | Div 1 Winners |
| 1980-81 | Div 1 Winners | Winners | Div 1 Winners |
| 1981-82 | Div 1 Winners | Winners | Div 1 Winners |
Former Players: Peter Bradley, Ian Ponsford, Gordon Bines, Dave Chandler, Stan Prince, Kevin Evans, Lance Gooch, Alan Russ, Keith Goodwin, Colin Polley, Terry Bellamy, Carl Lodge, Paul Cockayne, Les Foreman, Ian Hayter, John Taylor, Dave Golding, Trevor Putney, Colin Polley, Kevan Anderson, Steve Homewood, Geoff Aslett, Mick Sonnex, Steve Rogers and Tony Todd
Founder members of division two when formed in 1964. They were for the first season known as Taxi F C who did not have a great deal of success.
Joined the league in season 1970-71 in Division Six,and were promoted in 1971/72.
Past Players: D Oxford, R Scrutton, L Miles, S Knight, J Everett, G schedt, G Donaldson, I Carey, J Schwedt, C Appleby, D Underwood, J Massey.
Played from 1962 with Clive Barker a real local character in Chelmsford manager for 12 years. Playing their home games in front of 400-500 spectators at Melbourne Park, drinking after games at the Saracens Hotel and latterly the ‘Lion and Lamb’ now the Rendezvous. Players originally from all over Chelmsford and as the club grew recruiting from all over Essex, and having players going on to play for Hornchurch. People involved with the Club were Tony Appleton and Adie Brewer, with players such as the skilful Johnny French who latterly played for Bakers Arms in their heyday, Johnny Carter. Colours - White with blue stripe across shirt.
| Saracens | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1962 | no competition | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1964-65 | no competition | Div 1 Winners | |
| 1966-67 | no competition | Div 1 Winners | |
| 1967-68 | Div 1 Runners Up | no competition | |
| 1969-70 | Div 1 Runners Up | Winners | Div 1 Winners |
| 1970-71 | Div 1 Runners Up | ||
| 1971-72 | Winners | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1972-73 | Div 1 Winners | Div 1 Winners |
Past Players: D Chunn, E Smith, Adey Brewer, Mick Sonnex, Clive Barker, B Terry, T Farley, J Carter, L Gooch, I Johnstone, J Davis, T Filby, K Anderson, V Hoctor, M Waskett, G White, I Brooker, R Brewer, J Bocking, S Orton, T wrench, A Ledwith, G White, J Orton, J Clouting.
Gavin Suttle (goalkeeper) Was the Saracens regular keeper for a number of years, also played for Brentwood and Warley, Little Waltham and Maldon Town on Saturdays.
Bill Bateman (full-back) played for the club for a number of years, first as aright winger then inside-forward.
Eric Smith (full-back) Club Captain, "Wicker" making his name locally as full-back with Brentwood and Warley and once a regular of the Chelmsford City Reserve side in the Eastern Counties League, as well as at Hornchurch.
Ken McClean (full-back) Played Saturdays for Marconi Athletic joined Saracens in 1964.
Adey Brewer (wing-half) Joined the club in 1962 as a founder and has played for Maldon Town as well as Marconi. Very well known locally and went on to beeing the landlord at the Beehive and Orange Tree.
Graham Bechamber (centre-half) One of the clubs most experienced players, he captained Hornchurch, who came in to cover broken collarbone victim Clive Barker for games.
Johnny French (wing-half) Much talked about to this present day by people with in local football who say that when he turned it on he was exceptional, and would run with the ball at speed and with ease. Played regularly for Chelmsford City Colts, joining Saracens he then went on to play for Hornchurch and the League Rep side as well as playing for the successful Bakers Arms.
Martin Rowland (outside-right) another founder player, who could play in all five forward positions.
Roger Davey (inside-forward) A former park Avenue right-winger who joined Saracens in 1964. And was the leading scorer in the 1964-65 season. Played for Lt Waltham on Saturdays.
John Parry (centre-forward) a former Chelmsford City Marconi, Brentwood and Crittall, Witham Town, leader who joined in 1965.
Johnny Cousins (inside-forward) A much-travelled player, who had been with Clapton Orient, Witham Town, Maldon Town, Marconi Athletic and Hornchurch, was transferred top Saracens from the successful Essex Chronicle Side. Who knocked his old side out in the 1964-65 seasons Qtr final tie with the winning goal.
Jackie Parkinson (inside-forward) Made his name for the Saracens with his well taken headed goals, left the Club for Essex Chronicle / City Social Club.
Rodney Franklin (outside- left) joined in 1963/64 and held the left wing slot consistently. Former Chelmsford City Colts player, then went on to the Marconi’s Border League side and then Y.M.C.A.
SQUIRRELLS ( formerly Boswells Youth Centre)
Joined the league in 1975, and were formeley known as Boswells YC, with the change of name in 1979. Squirrells was the name of the Public House in Springfield Road which is now a Indian Restaurant. The club fdrew many of it's players from the Springfield area.
Past Players:
Ian Ponsford (GoalkeeperAccomplished keeper who moved on top Roblin Sports and played his football also at Old Chelmsfordians.
Dave Stopher (Centre Half) a local to Springfield who was solid in defence had a brief spell at Braintree Town.
Grant Merry (Forward) in his early twenties.
Keith Clampett another local lad who played Saturdays with Springfield
Ray Mason (Forward) Prolific scorer who was well known also for his exploits for Boreham in the Mid Essex League.
John Abbott (midfield) another player who played for Springfield and Old Chelmsfordians
Paul Beaumont (left midfield), very skillfull and had a breief stay at Chelmsford City.
Dave Payne, Steve Cook, Stuart McLatchie, Dave Cook, Ian Merry, Gary Worthington, Alan Dorking
| Squirrells | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1979-80 | Div 2 Cup Winners | ||
| 1980-81 | Div 2 Cup Winners | ||
| 1981-82 | Div2 Runners Up | Runners Up | Div 2 Cup Winners |
| 1982-83 | Div 1 Cup Runn's Up |
Past Players: P Baker, R Constable, D Norris, G Playle, R Franklin, T Bridge, B Fisk, P Parker, B Thursby, M Morling, D Barber, A Francis, D Stoneham.
The football Section of the Youth Centre was formed in 1966 and in common with most clubs in their first season 67/68 saw them enter the league in the newly formed division five. In the first year promotion was gained and a cup semi final.
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Were formed in the Witham area, and although they were unable to find a ground there, they found a pitch at Braintree. They soon changed their home ground to near by Silver End.
In the early nineties they merged with Cross Keys Shufflers who were based in Hatfield Peverel and were to known as CKS Templar. This merger was to only last a few seasons as Cross keys separated reforming as Hatfield Peverel and Templar reverting to their original names
| Templar | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1976-77 | Division 5 Winners | ||
| 1977-78 | Division 4 Winners | ||
| 1982-83 | |||
| 1983-84 | Division 3 Winners | ||
| 1984-85 | Division 2 Winners | ||
| 1985-86 | Div 1 Cup Winners | ||
| 1988-89 | Prem Div Winners | Winners | |
| 1989-90 | |||
| 1991-92 | Prem Runners –Up1 | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1995-96 as CKS | Runners Up | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1999-00 | Runners Up |
Past Players: D Bennett, K Stapley, E Parsons, J Stocker, B Smith, G Smith, T Clements, J Farley, P Routledge, C Coats, K Cook. Peter Baldwin, Ian Williams, Steve playle, Graham Baird, Barry Smith, Len Blagden, Roy Manners, Steve Champ, Tony Scofield, Jimmy Bailey, Tommy Connor, Dickie Downs, Steve Bennett, Dave Bennett, Tony Luton.
Elected to the league in 1967-68, Bill Marshall became secretary of the club in 1970-1971 which saw them gain more direction with youth and good sportsmanship a key area the club concentrated on. The goal scoring duo of Roy Little and Gary Smith led the club to a Division one cup final in 1977.
The club took thhier name from the the Torquay Road Parade in Springfield as the players were mainly Springfield based. The players were based from the Oddfellows Public House.
Past Players: P Elton, J Swinney, M Nolan. G Werrell, T Dann, J Wood, Ian Marshall, C Burgess, John Dowson, Mick Harrison, Dave Selby, John Weatherley, Tony Richardson, Glen Huntingdon, Chris Chippendale, Mervyn Waite, Dave Newman, Ian Huntingdon, Steve Bridge, Roy Little, Gary Smith, Graham Giggins
| Tor-Key | League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1975-76 | Div 2 Winners | Div 2 Runners Up | |
| 1976-77 | Div 1 Winners | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1977-78 | Div 1 Runners Up | Div 1 Runners Up | |
| 1979-80 | Div 2 Winner |
Trent Road- Trent Royals – Chelmsford Royals
Based from the Three Stars Public House then at the British Legion, the team played mainly in black and white stripes as the majority of players supported Newcastle United. New London Road, played home games at Melbourne Park
Trent Road |
League |
John Coward Cup | Divisional Cup |
| 1968-69 |