Stalwart defender Alex Brown who was nursing a ligament injury came off at half time to ensure his fitness for next week’s crucial game against Herongate. Jack and Mitchell were dropped into defensive duties alongside Eddie and Chris Rhodes. As the game wore on Hutton found greater resolve and swamped the Perry Street midfield trio. Without time to play the ball, midfield passing deteriorated leaving forward players to chase long balls which Hutton were able to deal with. With better control of the midfield Hutton were in a position to exposed the back four for the first time in the game. Encouraged to press forward Hutton started to work overtime to force the equaliser. Fortunately for Perry Street, the back four remained resolute and Safe Hands was rarely tested. As the game entered the last quarter Hutton became more exposed at the back which meant that Perry Street’s forward passes looked more likely to produce a result. Eddie came increasingly into the game and set up a number of good chances with some excellence counter-attacking play. As the game came towards its conclusion Hutton started to falter and were kept in the game by the goal-keeper who made two excellent saves. With two minutes left on the clock, Jack moved back to left wing. Within seconds he took advantage of sloppy defending, breaking through into the area his fierce left footed shot rattled the post. Howard awarded Jack the Man of the Match award for his efforts and is left with a tactical dilemma for next week’s must win game. Does he go full out and use his full attacking options or take a more pragmatic approach? Well done to Hutton Whites – they never gave up, their players and management team are a credit to Hutton football club and the Chelmsford Youth League.

“The Perry Street FC Annual Golf Day” – Friday 20th April 2012 –Stock Brook Manor Golf Club – 27 holes of golf, breakfast, lunch and prizes galore for just £50 per person.

Last year we raised just short of £2,000 to enable the kids to carry on playing football. We need your support.

There are three loops of 9 holes at SBM. We will play all 3 loops. It is a 27 hole team stableford competition with the best two scores from 4 on each hole to count.

Bacon rolls and coffee, lunch after 18 holes then 9 holes with a 3 tee start

Nearest the PIN will be on HOLE 7 on the STOCK course and HOLE 9 on the MANOR course, LONGEST DRIVE will be HOLE 9 on the BROOK course

Please let Andy Picton know ASAP how many teams of 4 you want me to put you down for. Numbers are limited and we always sell out, first come, first served!

Nearer the time, we will be looking for sponsors, raffle prizes and donations!! Please contact me if you wish to donate, or if you know someone who does.

Meredith, Spyrides (Mr and Mrs), and Alexander walked into the hall to a deathly hush. Could they make it a third consecutive victory? You could cut the tension with a knife….

Actually, I exaggerate a little…. Denis arranged another great night at Cannon Roach Hall. There were approximately forty prizes donated for the raffle including two Perry Street shirts signed by HRH Frankie Lampard, plus a fantastic stay at an exclusive B&B. Ann McMeekin won the bid for the B&B but didn’t say who she was taking (sorry Stew). Messrs Harwood and Tinker paid a handsome price for the shirts (although Steve didn’t seem to know much about the bidding process as he was in the toilet – thanks Mrs Tinker!!!). Thanks to everybody for the gifts – the raffle alone raised £450.

Back to the action, as Denis rattled off the questions three teams started to come to the fore… the reigning champions, last year’s runners up – Dave Hilton and his OAPs and the new and upcoming Bizzie Rascals who scented a first victory. Alas, the Bizzies selected Geography for their joker but forgot their maps, while once again the OAP’s ran out of steam as they consumed one too many northern ales left over from the fun-day (Andy, nobody south of the Humber drinks Mild and Bitter!!). This left the trophy in the hands of the defending champions who clung on by just one point from the slightly befuddled OAPs.

Congratulations to Pete, Chris, Catherine and Paul (not really).

The final word comes from Mike Myles, our club Treasurer. “Thanks to the efforts of Denis and his numerous helpers the club has raised £1,450. This will enable us buy the new goalposts we need in order to facilitate nine-a-side football in 2012. Thanks to everyone who came along, and to the guys at the Holy Redeemer for letting us have the hall at a ‘very’ competitive rate.”

The final, final word actually comes from Chris Meredith….. “We (the committee), had a great evening. Based on the alcohol consumed I’m pretty sure everybody had as good a time as we did. We were really pleased to see twelve teams (around 120 people), turn up for the evening. These events are a great opportunity for parents to get together and engender a sense community spirit within the club. It’s mainly for the players – but we can all have a laugh at the same time.”

Perry St took the lead after 15 minutes then were caught square for Singh Sabha to equalize 1-1, a goal just before half time helped but it was not until the third goal went in 20 mins into the second half that Perry St looked slightly more comfortable, a 4th goal shortly before the end was possibly a bit tough on Singh Sabha. In terms of performance not one of our best, however the win keeps Perry St 2nd with 4 matches to play. MOM Adam Crease, goal scorers Oliver Stewart 2, Calum White 2

Chelmsford Youth League Division 4

On a windy Sunday morning two Billericay teams faced each other in a derby game that has always been close, and had local school friends compeating against each other.
Intersports started brightly quickly having the ball in the net only to be ruled out for off-side, Perry Street began to dominate but could not penetrate the solid Intersports defence, as the half wore on Perry Street continued to press forward and were rewarded with a opening goal from Chris Aldorino shortly followed by another from Matt Deaville as he run onto a through ball to slot past the Intersports keeper.

Half time had Perry Street playing against the wind and a strong sun but they continued to press playing the better football and frustrating rivals Intersports.
As Perry Street pushed forward looking to kill the game with the third goal, Intersports rallied playing well and finding gaps left by the Perry Street defence.
As the game entered it last periods Perry Street again found their passing game and again were rewarded with a goal from Matt Cassettari driving a well placed shot passed the Intersports keeper.
The match finished with Perry Street well winners but knowing Intersports will always prove a good test.

Perry Street Squad – Harrison Wray, Connor Mears, Matt Perry, William McMeekin, Tom Lazarus, Luke Harris, Matt Cassettari, Chris Aldorino, Dan Burridge, Matt Deaville, Callum Swanston, Oliver Wright & Steve Bennett

In the second half the match followed much the same pattern with Hutton pressing forward to get back into the game. The Apes were working hard in defence, with Joe A providing some telling last ditch tackles, and in attack, through Toby and others, the boys went close to extending their lead on a number of occasions. However, the final score stayed at 2-0 for a well deserved win. Well done to the boys on a great team performance.

The second half continued to be a close affair with both teams going near with a series of chances. With the Apes having to adapt to losing their goalkeeper at half time, and Hayden stepping in and providing a great performance for the team, the game could have gone either way. It looked like the match was going to go down to the wire when finally, with only a couple of minutes left, following a run down the left wing a shot from Drew found the net at the near post. With the clock ticking down and Hannakins pushing to get back into the game the Apes broke again and Toby was able to grab a well desired goal for his efforts making the final score 3-0.