Reserves Player Profiles

Meet the Players

Gerald Jolly (joint manager)

Simon Horne (joint manager)

Dawn Barnard - Position - Defender

Dawn is one of our most experienced players a solid and reliable defender who reads the game very well she is all ways willing to pass on her experience and knowledge to the younger players, Dawn is also the club secretary.

Stacey Hamer - Position - Defender

Stacey joined City last season, having previously played for Sporting ’77 of Braintree. She came to the club as a midfield player, put was converted to defence as emergency cover and she hasn’t looked back. Stacey is equally comfortable on either side of defence. She trains hard, listens well and is improving with every game.

Ashleigh Harding - Position - Centre Forward

Ashleigh is one of numerous players that have worked their way up from the junior ranks to the senior section, being one of the most skilful players we have in the squad she can and does score with both feet and from any distance or angle on the pitch, she works hard for the full 90 minutes making her a essential part of the team.

Lynette Jones - Position - Midfielder

Lynette joined us from Southend LFC and has made an immediate impact on the team, her speed and drive causes havoc in the oppositions half providing penetrating crosses into the 18yd box she is not afraid to track back and is fearless in defence.

Kate Kitsiou (Vice Captain) - Position - Midfielder

Kate is our vice captain and is a well respected member of the squad, she works hard in the heart of the team and can be relied on to be in the right place at the right time always calm in a crisis and gives 100% every game.

Shannon Matthews - Position - Defender/Midfielder

Shannon joins the Seniors having made her way up through the junior ranks. She is a strong, pacey central defender who uses her skill on the ball to bring it out from defence and set up attacking moves. Shannon knows where the goal is too and usually contributes to the goals for tally with some spectacular efforts from 30+ yards.

Last season, Shannon represented Essex at U16 level and captained the side.

Grainne McLaughlin (Captain) - Position: Midfielder

G as she is known by her team mates is the team captain she leads the team by example with her non stop running, tackling and boundless energy the team cannot help but be inspired, she has also been known to score the odd goal a true leader.

Nikki Medici - Photo to follow

Nikki is another product of our youth section, she has only just returned from university and has not lost any of her skill and strength on the ball, when not helping out the 1^st team she can be found causing havoc on the wing with her powerful and timely runs she has been a great addition to the squad.

Agyepomaa Mensah (AKA Aggy) - Position - Midfielder

What can we say about Aggy? She definitely puts the ‘Agg’ in aggression! A lightning quick midfield player, Aggy can often be seen snapping into challenges on a Sunday. Watching her play, it can be hard to believe she only started football 2 years ago. She may be a little rough around the edges but she makes up for her lack of experience with 100% effort. Even the most experienced players in the Senior squad baulk at the idea of going up against her in training, such is her tenacity!

Rosie Coe – Position - Midfield/Striker (photo to follow)

Rosie joined City as a 13 year old, playing for the U14 team. She is an extremely skilful player and has often been known to tie opposing defenders in knots. Rosie balances her skill with a fantastic work rate. Football is Rosie’s life (she has turned down the chance to watch her beloved Spurs play AC Milan to train, and has also rushed back from Duke of Edinburgh expeditions to play for the team. She’s even been known to shed a tear when a game is cancelled!!)

Rosie has so far represented the Reserves in friendlies defying anyone watching to believe that she’s still only 15 years old.

Rosie also represented Essex at U16 level last season.

Georgina Outhwaite Photo to follow

Georgie joined City from Maldon Town as an U15 player and immediately made a huge impact. She is a fantastic keeper whose concentration is second to none. She's not spectacular, but doesn't need to be. Her safe hands fill her back four with confidence. Georgie is a good shot stopper and is confident dealing with anything in the box. Georgie took a year out last season to concentrate on her exams. The City management are thrilled to have her back where she belongs!

Clare Pearson - Position - Goalkeeper

Clare is one of our most experienced players she is fearless in goal and a great shot stopper, Clare has been with the club for many years and is Chelmsford city through and through, she also works with the youngest of our squads passing on her experience preparing them for junior football.

Francesca Simes - Position - Centre Forward

Gaby Freedman - Position - Defender

Gaby has been with the City forever! She has played at every junior level possible and now embarks upon her first senior season. Gaby is a committed player who will give her all in every game. She reads the game well and uses her pace and strength to get the better of opponents.

Last season Gaby represented Essex at U16 level.

Anna Thomas - Position - Defender

Anna is another product of our youth section she is a fearless defender and is not afraid to get forward with her ability to accurately cross the ball she can cause real problems to the opposition she is a real asset to the team, Anna is also excellent at encouraging the younger players in the team.

Elspeth Arkell - Position - Defender/Midfielder

Elspeth better known as Els to her team mates started off as a central defender but has moved easily into midfield her ability to read the game and fearless tackling enables her to control the midfield and is not afraid to get forward and has been known to score the occasional goal.

Katherine Clarke - Position - Defender

Katherine better known as Kat is a no nonsense defender able to play any where along the back line this and her ability to read the game makes her an indispensable part of the team, she is calm in moments of extreme pressure she provides an excellent role model to the newer members of the team.