Glenn Pennyfather has urged City’s fans to dig out their archive replica shirts to wear to the Clarets ‘Retro Weekend’ fixture at home to Bromley this Saturday in the Blue Square Bet South, kick-off 3:00pm, and reiterated his desire to lead the club back to their halcyon days of past decades.

Speaking at the City vs Romford Legends Evening organised by the Supporters Club on Thursday night, Glenn marvelled in the stories relayed by former players such as Bobby Smith, Peter Gillott, Ollie Hopkins and Tony Butcher. The Club are now asking fans to mark Saturday’s home game by showing off shirts from days gone by.  

“I’m aware of all the history the club has and some of the epic games down at New Writtle Street so it will be good to relive some of those memories,” said Pennyfather, who leads his team out at Melbourne against mid-table Bromley. “I’m looking forward to seeing what some of the Clarets’ old kits look like as well!”

“I’ve enjoyed watching some of the legends event after training and it’s incredible to hear their recollections and anecdotes. It’s clear that Chelmsford City have always been a massive non-league club, with some outstanding players, so hopefully we can live up to that reputation and bring some more success to the fans.”

Glenn will be without wide men Ricky Modeste and Greg Morgan for the visit of the Kent club, while striker Cliff Akurang is suspended. Bromley are 17th in the table but have won three and drawn one of their eight away games so far. Their last league match was a defeat at Boreham Wood, preceded by a home loss to Dover Athletic.

Free for Under 11s! Bring your children along to the Clarets’ home games as any Under 11s can get in to watch their local club from the terraces for free! What’s more, the admission prices for adults (£11.50), concessions (£7.50) and children aged 12 to 16 (£3.50) represent a mere fraction of the cost of a Premier or Football League ticket. A seat in the Main Stand can also be secured for an extra pound.

Bromley: Address: The Stadium, Hayes Lane, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EF. Phone: (020) 8460 5291. Position Last Season: 11th in the Blue Square Bet South. Miles from Chelmsford: 42. Approx. Journey Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes. Nickname: The Lilywhites. Team Colours: White & Black. Ground Capacity: 4,900 (2,500 Covered Terracing). Seats: 1,300. Official Website: www.bromleyfootballclub.co.uk.

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Build-Up to Kick-Off in Style! Three-course meals can be booked before every home game, with a two-course service and soft drink provided in place of a starter for midweek matches. The package includes express gate entry, access to the Don Walker Suite bar, reserved Main Stand seats, half time refreshments, a programme and the chance to meet the players after the game. The price is £35 per person, with a discount for 10 or more guests. Drinks at the bar are not included. To book, contact Bev on (01245) 290959.

Supporters Club Man of the Match: For home games, all City supporters can vote for their Man of the Match. The winner will be announced in the Don Walker Lounge where Supporters Club members are invited to congratulate the winner after the game. To register your vote, simply text the name of your chosen player, to (07570) 244929 near the end of the game (or up to 5:30pm on Saturdays), when the winner is announced.