Post-Match Thread and Ratings Chelmsford City 0-1 Southend United, pre-season friendly

[Shrimpergonzo]

Grim. Anything local?

The Red Beret is only a 5 minute walk from the ground on Melbourne Avenue. Never been in there so can’t vouch for the quality.

http://Www.redberetchelmsford.co.uk

 

[rigsby]

Grim. Anything local?

Don't know. A few of us are looking for a pub to eat first. If anyone knows of somewhere decent.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Don't know. A few of us are looking for a pub to eat first. If anyone knows of somewhere decent.

See my post just before yours - it appears The Red Beret does good as well according to their website.

The Flyer (near Morrisons) is not far away either and I think there’s a footpath shortcut through to the stadium from there.

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

See my post just before yours - it appears The Red Beret does good as well according to their website.

The Flyer (near Morrisons) is not far away either and I think there’s a footpath shortcut through to the stadium from there.

@Shrimpergonzo Really? Their Food Menu is literally non existent!

 

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[Shrimpergonzo]

@Shrimpergonzo Really? Their Food Menu is literally non existent!

Apologies, you’re right. I only got as far as this picture of fish and chips, but there’s nothing on the menu below it, so maybe they don’t!

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Early doors,
Come on you Shrimpers

 

[WestyReturns]

Any idea if Pedders will be playing?

 

[The Turpinator]

Don't know. A few of us are looking for a pub to eat first. If anyone knows of somewhere decent.

You won't find anything 'decent' close to the ground. Melbourne is not the best of areas to put it mildly. You're better off eating/drinking in the City Centre itself. Loads of pubs & eateries. You can then get a cab from the train or bus station to the ground.

 

[Imperator]

There’s a decent chippy on the parade of shops by the red beret.

Burger van inside the ground isn’t half bad either, complete with onions!

 

[OldBlueLady]

Limited numbers and names on the door. Don't assume you will be getting a beer.

Must admit, it's a few years since I've been but I never had any issue in the past if you got there earlyish.

 

[rigsby]

Must admit, it's a few years since I've been but I never had any issue in the past if you got there earlyish.

Was the v Southend?....I'm only passing on what I've been told by someone who would know.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Was the v Southend?....I'm only passing on what I've been told by someone who would know.

Yeah, never been there to watch anyone else.

 

[Piledriver]

You won't find anything 'decent' close to the ground. Melbourne is not the best of areas to put it mildly. You're better off eating/drinking in the City Centre itself. Loads of pubs & eateries. You can then get a cab from the train or bus station to the ground.

Melbourne I was told by an estate agent 25 years ago was an up and coming area I laughed ! To be fair it seems to have improved over the years.
Anyone thought of using the X bus to Stansted it goes down Broomfield Rd could try getting off at the KFC (unofficial stop) !and walking to the ground .

 

[rigsby]

Yeah, never been there to watch anyone else.

From the conversation I had, it would appear Chelmsford are overestimating numbers. Its a friendly not a league game (yet)

So hopefully they will see sense and everyone will get served.

 

[Imperator]

There’s a beer hut outside near the burger van, with a couple of local beers on tap.

 

[Ricky Otto]

From the conversation I had, it would appear Chelmsford are overestimating numbers. Its a friendly not a league game (yet)

So hopefully they will see sense and everyone will get served.

There is a shed bar at the entrance with beers on tap aside from the club house so even if you can't get in the club house, which is unlikely in my opinion, you'll still be able to get a beer.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Melbourne I was told by an estate agent 25 years ago was an up and coming area I laughed ! To be fair it seems to have improved over the years.
Anyone thought of using the X bus to Stansted it goes down Broomfield Rd could try getting off at the KFC (unofficial stop) !and walking to the ground .

Or a stop later at The Angel, which is a decent pub with food. About a 40 minute walk from there though (or get one of the Ride scooters!)

 

[Ricky Otto]

Melbourne I was told by an estate agent 25 years ago was an up and coming area I laughed ! To be fair it seems to have improved over the years.
Anyone thought of using the X bus to Stansted it goes down Broomfield Rd could try getting off at the KFC (unofficial stop) !and walking to the ground .

We bought a house here in 2019, dictated by what we could afford close enough to the station for work. It's not bad to be fair

 

[Ricky Otto]

Just at the gym now, mowers and sprinklers out