Takeley made it seven points from their opening three Essex Senior League, Premier Division outings by beating Barking 3-1 at home on Saturday (August 10). Bryn Thorpe put them ahead with a clever near-post finish at the end of a move down the right flank. There was a lengthy delay before half time following a clash of heads between home goalkeeper Jarvis Monk and visiting captain Chris John, with the pair going to A&E for checks. Marcel McDonald levelled matters just past the hour, but Takeley restored their lead five minutes later when they broke from a Barking corner and Jamal Obeng slotted…