TT INTERVIEW
ClaretsXtra talks about the Clarets
ABOUT ME
I’ve followed Chelmsford City Home & Away for around 10 years now, it has gotten trickier since moving up-to Norfolk but still attend most games.
ClaretsXtra has been running for about 5 years, with the main aim to increase engagement between fans, it’s going & well has risen a lot recently.
FORM
Very good, 4W 3D 1L & were unbeaten until Monday where we were deservedly beaten.
A win at Torquay would still come as a monumental upset all things considered.
HIGHLIGHTS
A last minute winner pandemonium at Welling, it was absolute utter chaos, some of the most craziest limbs I’ve ever been in. It was a sensational evening in Kent.
KEY PLAYERS
Charlie Ruff, the key to how we play, a direct attacking midfielder who charges a down the middle & loves to create chances. 2 goals & 5 assists for the magician.
Captain Dave at the back is monumental too. The team isn’t riddled with experience but it’s made up by having Dave at the back. A warrior who leads by example & leaves everything on the line.
THE MANAGER
Robbie Simpson is the gaffer, been here since 2020 & this year we’ve transformed to a ball-playing-side & we’re enjoying it. We will set up in a 3-4-2-1 & like to get at teams. Get it on the floor & play some nice stuff. We’re vulnerable at the back at times but it helps when you’ve got an incredible goalkeeper in Josh Oluwayemi.
POSSIBLE LINE-UP
Joshua Oluwayemi
Luke Jenkins
Dave Winfield
Ben Brookes
Jazzi Barnum-Bobb
Anthony Wordsworth
Eze Ebuzoeme
Mohammed Dabre
Samir Carruthers
Charlie Ruff
Callum Jones
AWAY SUPPORT
We won’t bring many, only due to the fact this is our 3rd consecutive long trip down south west in a row. Yeovil last week & Weymouth the week before is a long-old haul when you factor in Train strikes.
STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES
Strengths – the directness, a very good game plan. Robbie Simpson plays it to good effect. A defence that’ll run through walls, a midfield who control games with their flair & physicality.
Weaknesses – Striker, we’re a fast direct forward away from a real title push. Our Strikers are good at holding up play & work well in our system but feel like a Mo Faal type player would seriously make us look dangerous.
FACTS ABOUT THE CLARETS
2nd best defensive record in the league.
We’ve been in the league since 2007.
8 failed play-off times in the league.
PREDICTION
Torquay United 2-0 Chelmsford
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