The Manor welcome their old friends and Essex Senior League rivals Hullbridge Sports to Chadfields. Before the kick off The Manor and Hullbridge both on 18 points in the League, each side viewing the game as a six pointer fixture. The Manor start the game with another changed side, Manager Graham Chester naming 9 new players 6 of which playing their first time for the Manor this season.

The Manor kick off with 5 new starters in the line up today, goalkeeper Kenny Addi, Steve Reading, Alex Reed, Michael Badura and Mark Debono all on the team sheet, with another 4 new players named on the bench.

The Manor put under pressure in the opening few minutes of the game, Hullbridge look a young side and what they appear to lack in experience they make up for with enthusiasm, as they use the flanks to try and open up the Manor defence.

Some resilient defending by Skipper Paul Smyth, Chris Barratt and Steve Reading making hard for the youngster's to gain any advantage in the early exchanges in the game.

Manor's own talented youngster Stephen Parker found himself a bit of room on the edge of the box, the ball driven across goal to Parker's feet, an extremely muddy surface seems to hinder Parker's shot on goal which sees the Hullbridge keeper scoop the ball up.

Stephen Parker again' this time the provider, as he sweeps the ball down the left hand-side to Alex Read, Read to Charlie Tarten who sends the ball deep into the area, Hullbridge's young keeper fumbles the ball which falls behind him, luckily the ball hit's the leg of a defender preventing it from falling into the path of incoming Manor Striker Michael Badura, the young Hullbridge keeper Richard Mann now on the floor just manages to get both hands onto the ball to prevent any danger.

Some good build up play by the Manor which resulted in the ball 10 yards out from the Hullbridge penalty spot, Skipper Paul Smyth with his back to the goal sends a delightful over head kick which lands perfectly into the path of Michael Badura, the Hullbridge keeper clearly alert comes to the edge of his box to clear the ball off the feet of the Manor striker.

The Manor seem to be enjoying slightly more possession as this stage of the game, even defender Chris Barratt having a go, with the ball at his feet and running towards goal smashes the ball well wide of the post.

Hullbridge come close, some nice footwork down the left, the ball driven across goal which resulted in the ball smashed towards goal, the ball dipping last minute which saw the Manor keeper Kenny Addi needing to push the ball over the bar for a corner.

25th Minute and Hullbridge open up the Manor defence from a clear offside position, the ball headed into the net by Michael Trenkel.

The Manor gain a free kick just on the edge of the penalty box after some great work by Jamie Barry, the ball driven in with venom but well over the bar.

Hullbridge nearly get their second again' some great foot work down the flanks driven across goal and results in the ball skimming off the post. Lucky escape for the Manor.

The Manor involved in another goalmouth scramble in the Hullbridge box, Stephen Parker sees an opening but the ball just off target but takes a deflection and goes out for a corner.

Second period, the pitch looking cut up in areas, however, doesn't prevent Hullbridge from doubling their tally in the 55th minute Neil Hughes heads his first and Hullbridge's 2nd.

Manor make their first Substitute, Steve Thomas getting his debut for the Manor on for the talented youngster Stephen Parker.

59th Minute and the Manor defence in tatters as Hullbrige score their 3rd, Michael Trenkel gets his second as Hullbridge now appear to be dominating the game.

Another Manor substitute see another two debuts given, Oduniyi on for Debono plus Cooper on for Tarten.

The Manor appear to be in disarray as Hullbridge make it look easy, have great success down the flanks and forcing Manors workhorse Tony Marsh to work extremely hard.

Hullbridge net their 4th from a defensive mix-up, 71st minute Hullbridge Substitute Luke Wilson with a well taken goal from 12 yards out.

The Manor get a late consolation goal, a scramble in the Hullbridge goal-mouth in the 86th minute sees Alex Reed score form close range.

The final result finished 1-4 to the visitors, the game extremely well officiated by Mr Lee Dorling who kept the game flowing and under control for the entire 90 minutes.

Full credit to Hullbridge, First Team Manager Enrico Tiritera has worked hard this season bringing on his group of youngsters, who appear to work hard for one another, used the wings well and play a good passing game to create their chances.

The Manor now need to regroup as they prepare for their Wednesday night fixture at home to London APSA. Manager Graham Chester is fully aware of the work needed to settle the team down and to get a consistent team playing regularly together.

Manor Man of the Match

Chris Barratt - Tremendously hard working Defender.

Chris Barratt

Manor Team:

K.Addi, Marsh, Reading,P.Smyth (Capt), Barratt, Tarten,J.Barry,S.Parker, A.Reed, M.Badura, M.Debono.

Subs Cooper, Thompson, Oduniyi, Elhassan, Thomas.

Att: 21