In the Charlie Turnbull Cup Essex Police visited premier division giants George FC. In what at times was a very even game Essex Police threatened to cause an upset. At the final whistle the only difference between the two teams being george took their chances. An excellent game which saw Assistant manager Chris Dicks say "Everyone should be man of the match" before picking frankie cole as his superstar. Police goal scored by Colin Bishop with a 30 yard free kick.
Man of the match Richard Ambrose Superstar Frankie Cole

Last sixteen of the Malcolm FOy Trophy saw Essex Police face Headhunters. In a one sided game goals were scored by 6x Colin Bishop, 6x Tom Stokes, 2x Frankie Cole and one a piece from Aaron Heard, Barry Peake, James scott and Adam Seeger. Well played to everyone in a solid performance.
Man of the match Colin Bishop Superstar James Scott

After a Long absence of football over the festive period Essex Police continued their excellent league form at home against Great Notley. It was an excellent team performance that saw the lads going in 4-0 up at half time thanks to two goals from Bishop and one each from Walsh and Winney. The second half saw 3 more goals scored including another from Bishop completing his hattrick and a trademark Tom Stokes Low Drive. Frankie Cole rounding off the goals with and excellent shot hitting the top corner from 30 yards (shame he can't score from 2 yards). This game also saw the debuts of both Matt Noone and Barry Peake, both proving to be of excellent quality. Also a special mention to Referee Kevin Hayhoe who had an excellent game.
Man of the match Richard AmbroseSuperstar Sam Winney

After last weeks dismal performance it was back to the league campaign. The team responded well to last weeks performance by producing some excellent attacking passing football. The breakthrough was finally made in the 8th minute with an Aiden Walsh header. However the linesman flagged, unjustly, the goal was wiped out. Essex Police continued to attack and the breakthrough was finally made by Colin Bishop slotting home and excellent effort. Richard ambrose added a second a well placed side foot into the top corner.

The second half saw an early goal picked up for Essex Police with Colin Bishop beating 5 players before powering past the keeper. Essex Continued to dominate until the 75th minute where it seemed everyone switched off briefly. Witham wonders scoring 2 soft goals, including a wacky punch from the Essex Goalie falling straight to the Witham Striker. However amends was made with the last touch of the game with The Essex keeper pulling out an excellent diving save to take all 3 points home.
Man of the match Richard AmbroseSuperstar Matt Maunton

After a two week break in games Essex Police continued there journey in the Essex Junior Trophy. This performance was terrible against a weak and poor Tiptree team, No one putting in the performances that have become The norm this season.

We wish Tiptree luck in the next round.

Man of the match Marcus BakerSuperstar Andy Keyes

After the last two weeks of cup fixtures Essex Police travelled to Great Notley to continue the League campaign. Great Notley a new side this season were full of young energetic players. The game started With Essex Police dominating possession, playing the slick passing football that has become custom this season. It didn't take long to break the deadlock with Colin Bishop slotting home after just a few minutes. Also in the first half Tom Stokes scored a trademark drive into the bottom corner and Bishop scored his second with a powered close range volley.

The second half continued much the same way the 1st ended with the game being played in Notleys own half. Colin bishop completed his hatrick with a powerful placed shot shortly after kick off then in the 67 minute completed his four goals with another well placed shot. This game saw the debut of Matt Maunton at left back and some excellence performances were put in by Richard Ambrose playing centre midfield and Tom Stokes also centre midfield. Left Midfielder James Scott also put in a man of the match worthy display however the match awards went to colin Bishop for his four goals and to Sam Winney who played like a hero at right back.
Man of the match Colin BishopSuperstar Sam Winney

Essex Police continued there excellent season form by progressing through to the 2nd round of the Essex Junior Trophy. Essex police were unusally off colour playing well under their normal level. This showed in the First half by Real BTS going 1-0 up from a long range Shot that Went straight through Andy Keyes hands. Essex Police had a few half chances that came to nothing.

The second half started with Essex Police having been fired up by the gaffer and this came with Frankie Cole poking in a close range shot in the 60th minute. In the 65th minute Aaron Heard came off injured and was replaced by Simon Cox playing in an unorthodox position of left back. The game carried on with no real chances being created by either side. The game went into extra time where Real BTS scored first. Leading all the way to the 115th minute when Frankie Cole took advantage of a poor piece of defending, racing through to slot past the keeper. The game went to penalties. Essex Police's scored by Alex Crawford, Colin Bishop and James Scott. Andy Keyes saved one penalty and the other two were missed by Real BTS sending Essex Police through to the 2nd round.

An excellent well tempered game between two sides that just wanted to play football. Special mention has to go to James Scott who put in an excellent battling performance and Frankie Cole who scored the two crucial goals.
Man of the match Alex CrawfordSuperstar Marcus Baker

This week saw Essex Police play their 2nd round match of the Charlie Turnbull cup. The opposition were RIverview of Division 1, a very good footballing side. The match started with The Police dominating possession which was paid off in the 10th minute when Tom Stokes passed the ball through to colin Bishop who slotted home past the keeper. The match started getting more equal with Riverview notably upping their game. however they were restricted to Long range pot shots at goal because of the excellent defensive work by marcus baker and the back four. The Half was drawing to a close when in the 45th minute out of nowhere the Riverview striker broke the offside trap, rushing through to power past keeper Andy Keyes.

The Second half started much the way the first ended. No team getting any real chances until on the 65th minute Riverview were awarded a penalty for a Scott Threadgold Missed sliding tackle in the area. Riverview number Ten Stepped up. It was SAVED!!!! by Andy Keyes only for the Riverview player to Rush forward and poke home from 1 yard. 2-1 RIver view. This seemed to pick up the Police and give them motivation to score as in the 75th Minute an Alex Crawford Freekick found Aiden Walsh in the area who volleyed home with an unusual looping ball over the keeper. 2-2. However it was not over, in the 80th minute The Riverview forward again beat the offside trap and scored with the outside of his boot into the bottom corner. The game looked like it was over with a brave performance by the Police team. However in the 88th Minute Another Alex Crawford Free kick at the edge of the area found Aiden Walsh's head to equalise and take the game to extra time.

Extra time saw goals in both halfs from First Frankie Cole scoring a powerful drive into the top corner, then in the second half of extra time. Aiden Walsh completed his hattrick putting the game beyond doubt. A truely excellent performance from all involved. Essex Police through to the last 16.
Man of the match Aiden WalshSuperstar Alex Crawford

Essex Police continued their excellent league form with another dominant display against Headhunters. First half finished 1-0 to Headhunters after a goal against the run of play. The second half saw Essex Police come out all gun blazing with an early goal through Aiden Walsh ending his 4 match goal drought with an excellent close range volley from a greg Smith cross. Almost straight from Kick off Essex Police regained possession and maintained some excellent attacking play, putting the Headhunters defence under constant pressure when finally an excellent weaving solo run from Tom Stokes ended in him powering the ball into the bottom corner of the net. Again Pressure was maintained and another mazy Tom Stokes run ended with him passing the ball back across goal for Aiden Walsh to power a left foot drive into the bottom corner. Headhunters were not getting a look in as they faced attack after attack until in the 75th minute a defensive mix up between Ashley Howard and Scott Threadgold saw the Guy they Call 'Damo' rush through and score a well placed shot past Goalie Andy Keyes. Essex Police again putting themselves under presure to maintain the win. An excellent 10/10 performance from all players this week.
Man of the match Ashley HowardSuperstar Tom Stokes

After the Disappointment of Losing last week in a match where CFC Shalford Were run off the park Essex Police got their league campaign back up and running with an excellently battled performance against a very competant TK Eagles. The manager started with an unorthodox line up after the inability to finish off the game against CFC. This was rewarded with some excellent fluid attacks on the TK Goal most falling to Ashley Howard who was unable to hit the target. The breakthrough came in the 25th minute with the inform Tom Stokes Smashing in off the post from a colin bishop cut back. Essex police continued their dominance until half time. It was 1-0. The second half saw Essex Police defend more than attack as they Clung onto the lead. However It was not without chances. with a few falling to Colin Bishop who forgot his goalscoring boots thjis week. In the final minute Alan Lamb was through on goal with two players in support screaming for him to pass the ball into the centre. Instead he thought he was playing rugby and hit the ball well over the cross bar. All in all an excellent performance.
Man of the match Alex Crawford Superstar Oliver Haire

Sorry for the late report.
This was the last friendly for the new look Essex Police team. The opponents were the New look Braintree Town supporters who have definately improved in all positions since last season. The first half was fairly evenly matched with both teams having their chances. The 2nd half saw a change in formation with Andy Keyes being brough into right midfield. In the 80th minute Keyes opened the door with a well placed cross cum throughball to colin Bishop who slotted home into the bottom corner. Essex Police maintain there unbeaten run now into 4 games and look to maintain this form into the new season.
Man of the match Colin SmySuperstar Colin Bishop

The Second Friendly of the season saw Essex Police Take on the Essex Police Veterans team that has enjoyed much success over the past two seasons. Essex Police started with a team unrecognisable from last season. The first half was dominated by Essex Police, breaking up the Veterans slick passing game and forcing them to pay at our pace. On the 45th minute captain Scott Threadgold conceded a penalty by pulling on a veteran shirt. The penalty was converted with the last kick of the half. Essex Police were down 1-0.
The half time mitivational team talk issued out by manager Gary Heard seemed to do the trick with the lads coming out all guns blazing in the second half. The veterans conceded a penalty by hacking down Dan Lovrenovic in the box after a silky turn to leave the defender for dead. The penalty was taken by Winger Lovrenovic who passed the ball straight to the Veteran keepers hands. In the 57th minute Essex Police finally made the break through with prolific striker Aiden Walsh miskicking a well placed shot into the bottom corner, shocking even the Veterans keeper. The scoreline did not stay at 1-1 for long with the veterans conceding yet another penalty this time converted with a well placed drive to the keepers right by Stand in skipper Alex Crawford. Nearing the end of the game and Essex Police looked to be heading for a well earned victory. When The veterans winger drifted in a well placed cross to the striker who headed past Keeper Andy Keyes. The game finished 2-2 a well played draw against an excellent Veterans team. Man of the match Alex Crawford Superstar Stuart Jones