DAVE MESSHAM predicts Chelmsford will be on everybody's mind during the winter break after an impressive four points against the top two.
A Jess Bryan goal gave them a 1-0 win over St Albans the previous week before Kate Taylor rescued a point in their 1-1 draw against league leaders East Grinstead to end the first part of the season as one of the in-form teams in the division.
They go into the winter break unbeaten in five and the Chelmsford ladies' coach is pleased to be causing concern among the league's elite.
"I think we're going to be the chat of the league really. We've dropped a few points against teams where we should have taken them, but I think, after beating St Albans and drawing with East Grinstead, teams are now going to have to really start thinking about what happens when they play us and what their plans are," said Messham.
"To take away four points from the top two teams is a huge effort from the girls really.
"We targeted the St Albans game as a chance for three points and we did the same for the East Grinstead match but we were happy to walk away with a point.
"We've been pleased with the last two weeks and the run of form that we've been coming up to.
"I think it's a true testament to the girls really because they've trained and worked hard.
"We've had to adjust a few things to manage injuries so we've had people playing in different positions that they wouldn't normally play in but that just shows the strength in depth we have in the team."
With the second half of the season not starting until February, Messham has a chance to mull over their mid-season progress and admits they're hitting the right notes to reach their objective.
"If we had taken those six points in the last two games then it would have taken us up the league and tied for second but I do think that where we are is a good achievement, especially with a new team for me and for the girls working with a new coach," said Messham.
"We're happy with mid-table as that was one of our targets for the Christmas break but we're looking to push the top teams by the end of the season."
