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And... Finally a win! 22/01/2012
Essex Police 4 - 1 Horse and Groom

Essex Police travelled to Braintree to play Horse and groom. The Police started well playing some pass and move football around the static Horse and groom defence. The deadlock was broken in the 20th minute when Matt Stacey put Aaron Heard clean through on goal, The ball placed into the bottom corner. Shortly afterwards some excellent wing play between Immanuel Lawrence and Alan Lamb lead to Alan putting in an inch perfect cross that was headed home by Adam Dowsett. Just before half time, Manny Lawrence running down the wing put a low cross into the box that was air kicked by the Horse and Groom defender and Volleyed into the bottom corner by Aaron Heard. The second half saw the Police continue where they left off making numerous opportunitys. Aaron Heard curled a shot from the edge of the box that hit the underside of the bar and fell straight to Matt Stacey whom failed to convert. A short time later Matty rounded the keeper and was left with an open goal which he put just wide. Adam dowsett making a powering run into the box was brought down for a penalty. Matt Stacey stepped up however it was saved low by the Horse and Groom goalie. Matt Stacey finally made amends in the 75th minute when from a free kick 30 yards out he smashed it into the top corner. Horse and Groom got a late consolation when from a free kick the ball was powered into the top corner.
MAN OF THE MATCH Aaron Heard SUPERSTAR Dave Jackson

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Losing run continues 15/01/2012
Essex Police 1 - 3 Braintree Old Boys

Braintree Old boys were the next opponents with the Police looking to get their season back on track. Old boys playing some great passing football went into a 1 - 0 lead smashing home from 30 yards into the top corner. Old boys added two more before the end with Frankie Cole scoring a consolation. A game the boys could easily have won had they finished their chances. This game saw the debut of James Vandecar in goal, making a string of impressive saves.
MAN OF THE MATCH Immanuel Lawrence SUPERSTAR Matt Stacey

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New Years Defeat! 08/01/2012
Essex Police 2 - 4 Panfield Bell Rovers

Essex Police welcomed Panfield Bell ROvers to headquaters looking to repeat the performance that earned them 3 points just before christmas, however it wasn't to be the case. Frankie Cole scoring a towering header to send the lads in 1-0 at half time. The second half saw Tom Stokes grab a poachers goal, stubbing in from close range. Panfield then scored two goals to bring it equal with ten minutes remaining. Panfield finally broke the stalemate in the 85th minute when they were awarded a dubvious goal, being flagged off side by the linesman. After this the lads lost their composure and Panfield went on to score a fourth. A disappointing start to the year!
MAN OF THE MATCH Matt Stacey SUPERSTAR Ashley Howard

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Back to Winning Ways! 18/12/2011
Essex Police 3 -2 Panfield Bell Rovers

Essex Police welcomed back Tom Stokes from his loan period at Shalford for a clash with top of the table Panfield Bell Rovers. Essex playing some excellent slick passing football in the face of adverse weather conditions took the lead in the 10th minute thanks to a well taken goal from Manny Lawrence following some excellent work and assist from Matt Stacey. Following a corner for Panfield, Sam Burden found himself completely unmarked at the back post to head home an equaliser. The first half saw two excellent reflex saves from stand in keeper Aaron Heard, keeping the lads in the game against the wind.
The second half continued with Essex dominating play and frustrating the opponents with a battling midfield display and in the 70th minute a penalty was awarded from the Police. Matt Stacey stepped up and cooly slotted home to open his goalscoring account. The lead didn't last long with Panfield attaking down the right, the player putting in a inch perfect cross for Jack Dean to side foot passed the wrong footed keeper. Almost immediately from kick off Gavin Lawes beat two Panfield players with silky smooth skills then shot from the half way line looping it over the shocked Panfield keeper. The Essex Defence kept it tight until the final whistle despite the 9 minutes injury time. A well won game for the lads, going into the Christmas break full of confidence.
MAN OF THE MATCH Aaron Heard SUPERSTAR Ashley Howard

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Defeated! 04/12/2011
Essex Police 2 -3 Old Bramstonians

Essex Police suffered their first league defeat since March 2011 in this closely fought match. Old Bramstonians took the lead from a poorly defended Corner, heading into the top of the net. Essex Police continued putting pressure on their opposition which finally paid off when Martyn Webb powered home a volley from 30 yards. Essex continued to dominate and new signing Matt Stacey had a goal ruled out for offside. The sides went in at half time with one a piece. The second half saw Bramstonians scoring directly from kick off with some slick passing culmulating in an excellent strike past Simon Cox. Frankie cole broke down the right shortly afterwards shooting across the goal forcing the goalkeeper to parry the ball to the feet of the waiting Manny Lawrence whom smashed in the equaliser. The game looked like it was heading for a draw when Matt Stacey chipped the ball through to Frankie Cole for a one on one with the keeper, forcing the keeper to make a reflex save. Late on a mistake from Ben Rayner gave possession away to the Old Bramstonians strikers whom broke fast, cut back the ball to an unmarked player on the edge of the box who cooly slotted home into the top corner.
MAN OF THE MATCH Martyn Webb SUPERSTAR Immanuel Lawrence

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Still Unbeaten! 27/11/2011
Essex Police 4 - 1 Blackmore End Rovers

With the Police Largely dominating this it was no surprise when Gavin Lawes put the Police 1 v 0 up after 15 minutes.
On the stroke of half time and against the run of play the Police had successfully defended 3 consecutive corner kicks, however with some poor marking
Blackmore End Rovers from the 4th put away a powerful header.
The second half again saw the Police dominate, Richard Ambrose scored the 2nd quickly follwed by a Gavin Lawes Second.
A  4th from Sub Neale Parker completed the scoring. Frankie Cole had a late effort disallowed.
MAN OF THE MATCH Gavin Lawes SUPERSTAR Richard Ambrose

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Back on Track! 20/11/2011
Essex Police 3 - 2 Beaumont Wanderers

The lads certainly were trying to make amends for last weeks poor finish with a strong start this week. Alex Crawford looking like a different player managed an Assist in the 8th minute crossing in from a free kick for Adam Dowsett to head home. Shortly afterwards Police were given a corner to which it fell for Adam Dowsett to power home into the bottom corner. Police looked firmly in control of the game until nearing the end of the half a defensive mistake allowed Billy Skinner through on goal to go in at half time 2-1. Beaumont came out a different side for the 2nd half producing some excellent slick passing and attacking moves putting the solid Police defense under strain. Halfway through the 2nd half Aiden walsh volleyed home from a corner to bring the scores to 3-1. Beaumont then latched onto a long goal kick that evaded two Police players and Dave Smith Prodded home to bring the scores to 3-2. Late in the game Dave Stanley for Essex had a goal ruled out for offside after a dubvious decision from the linesman. However the lads held on to take all 3 points and maintain an unbeaten league record that stretches back to March.
MAN OF THE MATCH Alex Crawford SUPERSTAR Alan Lamb

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Hard Fought Draw 05/11/2011
Essex Police 1 - 1 Old Bramstonians

A very hard fought display with Essex Dominating the first half and Old Bramstonians dominating the second. Goal from Aiden Walsh in the first half put Essex 1-0 up at half time, before in the 75th minute the old Bramstonians pressure finally rewarded them with the equaliser. Essex Goalkeeper Simon Cox pulling off some world class saves to make sure Essex went home with a well deserved point.
MAN OF THE MATCH Ben Rayner SUPERSTAR Simon Cox

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League Double 30/10/2011
Essex Police 2 - 1 Frontline

The boys travelled to Witham this week to take on Frontline. The game started with Essex Police putting early pressure on the flapping Frontline keeper. When in the 20th minute and against the run of play courtesy of some inspired counter attacking an excellent shot from 30yards out escaped keeper Dan Pipes and curled in putting frontline 1-0 up. 30 minutes in a free kick was awarded to Essex in their own half. Goalkeeper Dan pipes stepped up and powered home from just outside his own penalty box, prompting him to moan instead of celebrate at the injustice he saw of being put in goal. Just before the half whistle Ben rayner scored his first ever goal for Essex Police with a powerful header from a corner. The game continued in good spirits with both sides having very real appeals for a penalty turned down by the ref. All in all an excellent result for the lads. This game also saw James Coleman making his debut.
MAN OF THE MATCH Rob Graham SUPERSTAR Ben Rayner

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Extra time loss 23/10/2011
Essex Police 1 - 2 TK Eagles

Essex Police Were drawn against old rivals TK Eagles in the leage cup for the 2nd season running, However there was no repeat of last seasons smashing. TK Eagles lined up in a defensive formation and impressively got 10 men behind the ball at all times. TK Eagles opened the scoring thanks to some neat dribbling and an excellent slotted shot from Scott Simmons beating Adam Greenaway at the near post. It stayed 1-0 until the 85th minute when Matt Noone powered a Header past the Eagles keeper from a well taken corner. Essex Police completely dominated play in the 2nd half and credit to the way Eagles defended. The Match went to extra time when Essex continued to dominate, however struggling to put a shot on target. when in the first period TK Eagles broke on the break putting through Scott Simmons whom had lost his marker ALex crawford, who looked rather off colour this match. Simmons powered his shot into the back of the net. The match stayed at 2-1 with Eagles defending well until the 120th minute when Pat Bate put a header over from close range. Man of the match Ben Rayner put in a solid defensive display.
MAN OF THE MATCH Ben Rayner SUPERSTAR Matt Noone

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Cruised past Cressing 16/10/2011
Essex Police 2 - 0 Frontline

Essex Police continued there league programme by maintaining their 100% winning start to the season. This turned out to be a very even game between two very good footballing sides. The scores were level at 0-0 until the 80th minute when new signing adam Greenaway closed down the keeper, whom trying to be cocky miskicked the ball allowing Greenaway to knee the ball to the waiting Dan Pipes at the edge of the area, who cooly smashed home from outside the box. Shortly after Anthony Devries was set loose down the right flank by a probing pass from Aaron Heard, Devries crossed the ball which was then slotted home by Man of the match Adam dowsett. Cressing certainly didnt deserve to walk off the pitch with zero points however the Essex Lads once again proved they dont know when they are beaten/!!
MAN OF THE MATCH Adam Dowsett SUPERSTAR Ben Rayner

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Frontline at Home! 04/09/2011
Essex Police 3 - 2 Frontline

Essex Police kicked off their division 1 league campaign with a hard fought win against frontline. The Police dominated the first half and went in at half time with a 1-0 lead thanks to an excellently finished header from striker Adam Dowsett. Frontline being kept at bay thanks to some excellent Simon Cox reaction saves. The second half saw Frontline take a 2-1 lead due to some poor defending by the Essex Lads. Gary Heard then pulled off a tactical master stroke, bringing on Manny Lawrence and changing formation.Frontline held their lead until the last 20 minutes when Adam Dowsett slotted home a second header from an Anthony Devries Cross then with 10 minutes to play the ball landed at Adam Dowsetts feet in the area. Dowsett seemed to have all the time in the world and cooly slotted into the bottom corner, completing his hattrick. Ben Rayner was brought on for the last 10 minutes and assisted in holding the lead with some excellent defending. Well played lads.
MAN OF THE MATCH Adam Dowsett SUPERSTAR Adam Dowsett

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 Shalford Smashed!!! 28/08/2011
Essex Police 6 - 2 CFC Shalford 'A'

Essex Police completed their pre season warm ups with a convincing win over newly formed Cfc Shalford 'A'. A pretty easy run out for the Essex Police lads who saw debuts from Dean Perry, Ben Rayner, John Blatchford and Stephen Gunshon. Shalford took an early lead only to go in at half time 3-1 down. Shalford manager Darren Pitt should have been shown red in the 30th minute having been out paced by Striker Aaron Heard who was through on goal only to be chopped down. First half completely dictated by new signing Dean Perry who managed to get on the score sheet. Second half started much as the first ended with Essex Police dominating. This match saw the return of last seasons top goalscorer Colin Bishop, this time however he was completely snuffed out by Captain Alex Crawford and on the losing side, having failed to even hit the target. An excellent match by the Essex Lads and we wish Shalford 'A' all the best for their debut season.
MAN OF THE MATCH Richard Ambrose SUPERSTAR Dean Perry

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 Pre Season is on the up! 21/08/2011
Essex Police 7 - 2 CFC Shalford Reserves

The second friendly of the new season saw last seasons player Darren Pitt return with his new team. Shalford started well taking a quick 2 goal lead thanks to a tricky run then cross into the box and the Essex Police goalie Simon Cox doing his best impression of Brian Gunn, miskicking the ball as it was passed back to him only for it to fall at the feet of the Shalford Attacker. This early slump seemed to kick the boys into gear and tanks to a penalty being awarded Alan Lamb stepped up to put to rest the ghosts of last season. Late on in the first half Frankie cole picked the ball up in the Essex half, beat two players for pace and put in an excellent cross that was powered in by Dan Pipes. The second half started as the first ended with Essex Police dominating play, a third was scored by Damo (on loan to essex police for this game only) who picked up a pass from Aaron Heard and powered past his own goalie. Frankie cole then scored from 30 yards out with a powering drive before crossing for sam winney to head a 5th. Late on, Damo passed through for Aaron Heard to Slot home at the near post before adding the 7th himself, despite being jeered by his own players. Also an excellent debut from Dave 'Jacko' Jackson in centre midfield. An excellent game lads well played.
MAN OF THE MATCH Frankie Cole SUPERSTAR Sam Winney

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 First Friendly Ends in Defeat!!!! 14/08/2011
Essex Police 0 - 1 Braintree Town Supporters Club

The New season started surrounded in uncertainty with a number of players unavailable for selection in what was the first friendly of the new campaign. This match saw Debut performances from Gavin Lawes, David Stanley, Pat Bate, and Stephen Griffiths. We also welcome back Scott Threadgold whom had a season break. The game was very even with Braintree having clearly strengthen since their promotion last season. Both sides had chances with Aaron Heard hitting the post in the 2nd half and Gavin Lawes putting just wide from a tight angle. However the deadlock was broken around the 75th minute courtesy of some slick pass and move football from the Braintree forwards. Despite the defeat all the new players fitted in well with Special praise to Gavin Lawes whom picked up the man of the match award. Matt Noone filling in at centre back went home as superstar. Well played Braintree.
MAN OF THE MATCH Gavin Lawes SUPERSTAR Matt Noone

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 League Constitution Announced 20/06/2011

The BNESL have announced the constitution for the forth coming season 2011/12. Essex Police will be in Division 1 where they are sure to be hot favourites. the full lineup is:
Essex Police
Blackmore End Rovers
Beaumont Wanderers
Bocking Social
The Horse and Groom
Frontline
Panfield Bell Rovers
Old Bramstonians
Braintree Old Boys
Cressing

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Essex Police end of season awards 2010/11 05/06/2011

Manager Gary Heard has announced the following awards.

Managers Player of the year -- Richard Ambrose
Players Player of the year -- Richard Ambrose
Top Goalscorer -- Colin Bishop
Superstar -- Robert Graham
Clubman -- Alex Crawford
Congratulations to those players. It must however be mentioned though that all players this season had a tremendous season, having picked up a league winners medal.

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ESSEX POLICE ARE DIVISION 2 CHAMPIONS 28/05/2011
Essex Police 1 - 0 CFC Shalford Reserves

Essex Police secured their Champions tag by beating CFC shalford reserves 1-0 in the final game of the season. Game was settled thanks to a subtle chip from Russell Johnson from a free kick just inside the Essex Half. A well fought victory that ensures the boys win the league by 3 points having scored a remarkable 72 goals in the league alone. An excllent achievement the whole squad can be proud of.
MAN OF THE MATCH Richard Ambrose. SUPERSTAR Alex Crawford

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