Tomorrow Saturday sees Blues entertain playoff contenders Maldon and Tiptree at Parkside in a return league fixture Maldon having been the victors 2-0 just before Christmas. Since that encounter both sides have seen changes in personnel with Maldon striker and leading goalscorer Junior Ogedi - Uzokwe moving on to League Two Colchester United where he came on as a late substitute against Newport County last Saturday.Blues have also seen two significant departures in recent days with sixteen year old Kai Brown obtaining a scholarship with Ipswich Town, and Jamie Slabber released.
Maldon have been busy in the transfer market recently one significant signing is Joe Ellul from Conference south Braintree Town. Rhys Henry has joined from Needham Market. Max Porter has signed on loan from Chelmsford City and subject to his registration going through in time could make his debut tomorrow.
Possibly making their debuts for Blues will be new signings strikers Tommy Wade from Hertford Town, and a welcome return for former fans favourite Dennis Oli who many will remember scoring in our 2-0 FA Trophy Final win at Upton Park against Woking.
In The Past
Previous encounters were detailed in the match preview prior to our meeting on the 19th December which incidentally brought to an end Blues eight game unbeaten run. Two goals in a four minute spell in the first half left Blues with a mountain to climb and although they had chances in the second half the young Maldon side hung on for the three points.
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