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CHELMSFORD CITY PEN PICTURES 2001-02
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CHELMSFORD CITY PEN PICTURES 2001-02
PAUL PARKER – Former England International who was appointed to the managerial hot-seat during the summer following an 18-month stint as first-team coach. Best known for his time spent with Manchester United, he has also worn the colours of Fulham, Queens Park Rangers and Chelsea as well as brief spells on the books of Heybridge Swifts and Ashford Town.
LIAM CUTBUSH – Re-joined the Clarets as number two to Paul Parker following a notable contribution as manager of Heybridge Swifts. His somewhat nomadic playing days included a lengthy stay at City as well as appearing for Tiptree United, Braintree Town, Dartford, Grays Athletic, Aveley, Heybridge, Witham Town and Saffron Walden.
RICHARD HURST – Goalkeeper who signed from St. Albans in July 2001 having started his career with Queens Park Rangers with whom he spent six years. Has also played for Kingstonian, and has enjoyed a number of terrific games for Chelmsford since his recruitment.
GARRY CROSS – Chelmsford-born full-back who spent the latter part of last season with Slough Town after being released by Southend United in January. Made around twenty Nationwide League appearances for the Roots Hall club and signed for the Clarets in July 2001.
RICHARD SKELLY – Classy defender or midfielder who experienced a handful of Football League outings for both Cambridge United and Northampton Town before switching to King’s Lynn six years ago. Having initially been with Newmarket Town, he has also played for Cambridge City from whom Chelmsford signed him prior to the 2001/02 campaign.
IAN COUSINS – Summer 2000 capture from Burnham Ramblers whose season was wrecked by injury following a string of marvellous displays at left-back that alerted several Nationwide League clubs. Was on Spurs’ books as a youngster where he enjoyed considerable success within their Youth set-up. He returned to his former club early in the season to gain match-fitness, this after being a serious target for Dover Athletic in the summer.
KEVIN DOBINSON – Skipper and crowd favourite who began his career at Ipswich Town before being released by the Premiership outfit, with Chelmsford being the fortunate club to gain his signature. Made significant progress in the youth team to gain a regular midfield place in the first-team some four years ago and made his 100th senior appearance for the club earlier this season.
BEN LEWIS – Dominant central defender who was ever-present during last season’s league matches after transferring from Heybridge Swifts in March 2000. Having previously played Nationwide League football for both Colchester United and Southend United, his experience proved vital when the going got tough. Has already shown his versatility this season by filling the right-back position.
JOHN BISHOP - Summer 1999 signing from Braintree Town who made his name on the local non-League scene with almost a decade of stirring performances at centre-half for ‘Iron’, punctuated by a short stay at Sudbury Town in 1996. Chalked up almost 400 appearances for Braintree until joining Chelmsford who had sought his signature for several months before eventually concluding his transfer. Injury restricted his appearances last season, his absence not doing the defence any favours.
MARK KEEN – Veteran central defender who re-joined City in the close season following his departure from Dagenham & Redbridge. In a varied career, his other previous clubs include Witham Town, Dartford, Enfield, Heybridge Swifts, St. Albans and Braintree Town. Has also played up front when required, as well as being called upon to play in goal on more than one occasion.
BRIAN STATHAM – Former
Tottenham Hotspur defender who came to the club in October 2001 having parted
company with Chesham United. Born in Zimbabwe, he has also played professionally
for Brentford and Gillingham. Made forty league appearances for Chesham last
season, scoring seven goals.
IAN WILES – Versatile defender who moved from Heybridge Swifts to Chelmsford in June 2001. Was with Colchester United during his teenage years and earned a good reputation at City’s neighbours following a succession of classy displays. Has quickly established himself in the City side, showing just why he is rated so highly.
MARK ADAMS – Yet another new signing whose previous non-League clubs include Sudbury Town, Cambridge City and Braintree Town. Midfielder who began his career with Peterborough United and finally made the switch to his local club in August 2001 after previously being linked with the Clarets.
CHRIS PAYNE – Left-sided player who began his non-League career with local Essex Senior League side Brentwood and then moved onto Dagenham & Redbridge, Billericay Town, Canvey Island and Heybridge Swifts. Made his full Chelmsford debut in the 3-0 win at Newport IoW.
GARY WRAIGHT – Midfielder signed from St. Albans City on a loan basis during October 2001 following an injury crisis in the City squad. Last season he played eight Conference matches for Stevenage Borough before transferring to St. Albans where he made 21 league appearances, scoring twice. Also has previous experience at Wycombe Wanderers.
RUSSELL WILLIAMSON – Speedy forward or midfielder who was surprisingly freed by Southend United after making nearly thirty senior appearances at Roots Hall last season. Went to Dagenham & Redbridge during pre-season but City quickly stepped in to secure his services on a two-year contract.
IAN CAMBRIDGE – Gifted striker who plundered 31 goals for Chelmsford in 1998-99, a tally that understandably brought him the ‘Player of the Year’ award. He then returned to Cambridge City for a third time but came back to Essex, also for a third spell, just prior to the current season after turning down a good offer from Dover Athletic. His other former clubs include Foxton and King’s Lynn.
JUNIOR SAMUELS – Scored his first goal for City in the 1-1 draw with Tamworth having joined the club in mid-August. Has plenty of experience at non-League level, particularly with Boreham Wood where he spent many fruitful years, netting on a regular basis. Amongst his other former clubs are Leytonstone & Ilford, Leyton Wingate, Bromley and Collier Row.
DANNY HOCKTON – Former Millwall striker who joined Chelmsford from Dover Athletic for £7,000 in August 2001. Made a handful of League appearances for the Lions and has also sampled Conference football with Stevenage Borough. Made fifteen starts for Dover last season, a period in which he scored a dozen goals and reached double figures for the Clarets as early as October.
KRIS LEE – Club record signing who was joint top scorer in the Ryman League last season, netting some thirty goals for Heybridge Swifts. Switched to Chelmsford in a £15,000 deal despite strong interest from both Stevenage Borough and Farnborough Town. Had trials with Cambridge United and Colchester United in pre-season but City’s perseverance finally paid off in September 2001. Initially made a name for himself in the Jewson League with Tiptree United.
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