James Patient

Journalist @BBCEssexSport. Views are my own.

[Victoria Polley @VictoriaPolley]

A win at Wembley ✅

Very proud of the @BBCEssexSport, live at Wembley and back in the studio, who covered every moment of Southend United’s FA Trophy win 🏆

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN⚽️

Collin Andeng-Ndi, after his two penalty saves helped #Southend to their first domestic trophy in their history.

The Blues beat Wealdstone 4-2 on penalties to lift the FA Trophy at Wembley.

https://t.co/lsyd9WChVD

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN⚽️

Gus Scott-Morriss after scoring the winning penalty for #Southend in their FA Trophy Final win over Wealdstone.

It is the Blues' first domestic trophy in their history.

https://t.co/2Ua4GHGV8h

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN⚽️

Kevin Maher, after he became the first #Southend United head coach to lead the Blues to domestic cup glory.

His team beat Wealdstone to lift the FA Trophy

Image Credit: Paul Harding/Getty

https://t.co/J0wqlWlBKc

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN ⚽️

@OfficialClarets interim manager Ricky Holmes spoke following Chelmsford's 1-1 draw with Maidenhead.

The Clarets conceded a late penalty which denied them all three points.

https://t.co/vjRhHMxGlD

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

🗣️"They allowed me to fall in love with cricket again"

@EssexCricket and South African international all-rounder Simon Harmer looks ahead to his tenth season with the club.

🔊https://t.co/sIqcLRcJQL

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

💪 @EssexCricket fast bowler Mitchell Killeen is looking forward to getting stuck in with his new team.

The 21-year-old joined from Durham on a two year deal in September.

[James Patient @JamesPatient3]

Absolute pleasure chatting to @EssexCricket and South African international @Simon_Harmer_ ahead of the new cricket season!

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN 🏏

The @EssexCricket all-rounder Simon Harmer looks ahead to his tenth season at #Chelmsford and reflects on a successful winter with South Africa .

🔊https://t.co/sIqcLRcJQL

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN ⚽️

@braintreetownfc are five points and two places from #NationalLeague safety with six games to go - and manager Steve Pitt has issued a rallying call ahead of hosting #CarlisleUtd on Saturday.

https://t.co/I1BWUmyVOA

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN ⚽️

@braintreetownfc boss Steve Pitt on defeat to Gateshead, a lack of goals in the team and the visit of Wealdstone.

🔊https://t.co/9Dz9kkVKfg

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN ⚽️

@ColU_Official head coach Danny Cowley on Newport away, the playoffs and finding a new goalkeeper.

🔊https://t.co/UvlPrMST83

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN ⚽️

@MaldonTiptreeFC boss Kevin Horlock reacts after his team's 4-0 thrashing of title rivals @Felixseasiders.

🔊https://t.co/JI40dVcD9h

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

🎙️Commentator thoughts

@MaldonTiptreeFC host @Felixseasiders in a top of the table clash in the Isthmian North - a win for the Jammers closes the gap to just a point!

📻Updates with @JamesPatient3 on BBC Essex Sport.

🔊 https://t.co/b8uB5i8oDX

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

"I'm super grateful to have gone through that"

⛷️Chelmsford-born @TeamGB mogul skier, Makayla Gerken Schofield, on homesickness and the Winter Olympics in Italy.

She gets underway on Tuesday afternoon.

https://t.co/TgxEIsIuX7

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN ⚽️

Aveley manager Brett Munyard spoke on his side's 2-1 win over Dulwich Hamlet.

The Millers sit 2nd in the table, 14 points behind league leaders Folkestone Invicta.

https://t.co/ExKjZWZsL2

[James Patient @JamesPatient3]

Great chatting to @EssexCricket’s new signing Zaman Akhter ahead of the 2026 season 🦅

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN 🏏

"It will be a really good unit to be a part of and learn from"

🦅@EssexCricket's new fast bowling all-rounder Zaman Akhter on joining the county from @Gloscricket and making the step up to Division One.

https://t.co/njYd0Ojdzo

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

🎙️Commentator thoughts

@AveleyFC host Wingate & Finchley in the Isthmian Premier League. Updates with @JamesPatient3 on @BBCEssexSport.

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

⚽️Braintree Town host Gateshead in the National League this afternoon. @JamesPatient3 is watching for us…

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

⚽️There’s FA Trophy Second Qualifying Round action across the county today. @JamesPatient3 is at Tilbury watching @GraysAthleticFC take on @Felixseasiders

[BBC Sport Essex @BBCEssexSport]

LISTEN ⚽️

@braintreetownfc captain George Langston on his sides performances despite losing against York.

https://t.co/0afGmWa4H3