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CHELMSFORD CITY F.C

1878 – The original amateur bouncing back a season later. 2012 – Glenn Pennyfather led his side
Chelmsford club was formed and 1993 – A supporters group, led by to the second round the FA Cup for
remained in existence until 1938. Trevor Wright, stepped in to take over the second year running, where they
1922 – While under the guise of the club at the last minute following the were beaten 3-0 at Crawley Town after
Chelmsford FC, the club moved to resignation of Dennis Wakeling. defeating League One side Colchester
New Writtle Street. 1997 – A disastrous season saw the United in the previous stage.
1946 – Following World War II, club relegated and they sold their New 2013 – The season ended on a
Chelmsford again won the Southern Writtle Street home, moving to Maldon low point as they were defeated
League, under the stewardship of Town at first, followed by Billericay in the play-offs by Salisbury, and
Arthur Rowe. Town. Pennyfather, who oversaw three top
five finishes, was replaced after four
1967 – City reached the second round 2001 – With Billericay’s New Lodge years in charge by Dean Holdsworth.
of the FA Cup, losing to Colchester home given an ‘A’ grading, promotion Holdsworth himself departed in
United in front of over 16,000 at New was achieved back to the Southern October after a disastrous start to the
Writtle Street. They progressed to the Premier. season and the club finished in 17th
same stage in 1972, losing to Ipswich 2004 – Following a struggling season, place.
in front of a similar-sized crowd. City missed out on a place in the new 2019 – Rod Stringer was appointed
1977 – Despite winning the title twice Conference South and were placed in manager in 2016, taking them to a
in the previous 10 years, Chelmsford the Isthmian Premier. Promotion Final defeat at Ebbsfleet in
were relegated for the first time. Their 2006 – The Clarets moved back into his first season, followed by semi-final
squad included Jimmy Greaves. Chelmsford at the Melbourne Stadium, losses to Hampton and Welling in
1988 – The formation of the Alliance reaching the FA Cup 2nd round in subsequent campaigns. He moved
League in 1979 saw the Essex club the same year, and in their second on midway through last season with
remain in the Southern Premier, but full season at the venue they won the Robbie Simpson taking over.
they were relegated in the late 80s, league.
Golden Era Southampton out en route. Birmingham in draws. A 1-1 at New Writtle Street in
ended the run at St Andrew’s. Two years September was followed by a 2-2 at Twerton
1938-1940 later, further success saw the Clarets win the just two weeks later. Bill Chambers was on
The new club, under the name Chelmsford Eastern Section of the Southern League, but target for Bath in Essex with Jim Nicol and
City (despite Chelmsford not being granted they lost the League Cup final. Bob Murray netting in the return fixture.
City status until 2012), entered the Southern They faced Bath twice during this period, with
League. They made an immediate impact, both matches in the 1938/39 season ending
reaching the FA Cup 4th round, knocking

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