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St Neots Town 2-1 Buckingham Town Saturday, 06 May 2006
St Neots rounded off the league campaign with a win
over Buckingham whose long losing run continued. Saints player boss Steve
Kuhne gave his side a 51st minute lead with a shot from outside the box.
Assistant manager Steve Fox, deputising for Steve Young, who injured a
shoulder in a clash with Andy Prescott, came to the Saints' rescue with
fine saves from Paul Talbot and Reuben Max-Grant. Jason Darvall added a
second for St Neots ten minutes from time after good work by Jon Hoggett
and Kuhne. Max-Grant scored Buckingham's last minute consolation with a
header from a corner.
Cogenhoe United 4-1 Buckingham Town Saturday, 22
April 2006
Cogenhoe's year long reign as champions ended
with a convincing win which sealed a top five finish, but Buckingham will
be looking forward to the end of a season which has seen them lose nine in
a row. The Cooks had the game sewn up at the break. Steve Diggin gave them
a 20th minute lead and Neil Champlovier made it two six minutes later.
Diggin's second eight minutes before half time had the home side home and
dry and Buckingham caretaker boss Stuart Blaik's woes increased seven
minutes into the second half when he scored an own goal. Paul Talbot
netted a 74th minute Buckingham consolation.
Buckingham Town 0-5 Woodford United Monday, 17
April 2006
Buckingham crashed to their eight successive
defeat, their biggest of the season, as the rampant Reds outlined their
championship credentials at Ford Meadow. A solitary first half strike from
Russ Dunkley after two minutes split the sides at the break but once
Dunkley scored a 57th minute second the contest was all but over. Tom
Fountain added a third after 62 minutes and Dunkley completed his hat
trick with his 32nd goal of the season a quarter of an hour from time.
Nicky Gordon rounded off the scoring with his 24th of the campaign three
minutes from the end. Reds keeper Matt Finlay kept his clean sheet intact
by saving a Paul Stanley spot kick after Craig Caldwell-Smith was fouled.
Buckingham Town 1-4 St Ives Town Saturday, 15 April
2006
An impressive display from St Ives brought them
their first away win of 2006 at Ford Meadow. The visitors took a 20th
minute lead when Liam Kennett scored from the spot following a foul on Jon
Gull. Buckingham equalised after 32 minutes when Paul Talbot capitalised
on defensive hesitancy. Graeme Thackray put St Ives back in front,
converting a Will Fordham pass after 52 minutes. Buckingham's best efforts
to level were thwarted by a Dan Newman clearance off the line and fine
save by Aaron Bannie and two goals in three minutes sealed victory for the
Saints. Thackray scored his second after 72 minutes with Kennett doing
likewise a quarter of an hour from time.
Buckingham Town 1-4 Northampton Spencer Saturday,
08 April 2006
Darren Frost took his season's goal tally to 27
with a first half hat trick which kept the Millers in title contention.
The Spencer hot shot found the Buckingham net in the first minute and by
the break he had virtually settled the outcome, scoring again after 21 and
25 minutes. Abdul Abdi reduced the arrears five minutes into the second
half but Spencer had the last word with number 25 of the season for Scott
Coleman in the final minute.
Buckingham Town 0-1 St Neots Town Wednesday, 05
April 2006
New Buckingham caretaker boss Stuart Blaik was
unable to halt the Robins' slide as his first match at the helm ended in
defeat. The sides proved well match in an entertaining encounter and
Saints keeper Steve Young made a good save from Andy Prescott before
Reuben Max-Grant headed wide from a good position. Visiting defender Gary
Watts had a header from a Matt Endersby corner cleared off the home
goalline late in the first half. The Robins had a good spell early in the
second half with Young saving superbly from Paul Talbot's close range
volley. St Neots claimed their eleventh win in 13 games thanks to a Danny
Griggs goal twenty minutes from time, Gary Walker's flick creating the
opening.
Ford Sports Daventry 5-2 Buckingham Town Tuesday, 28 March 2006
After a couple of heavy defeats Fords bounced back to claim a vital
victory and put further distance between them and the relegation zone.
Dave Bond gave Fords the lead after 17 minutes and Mark Hewitt added a
second for the Motormen on the half hour. Reuben Max-Grant replied for
Buckingham in the hour but with a quarter of an hour to play Ian Waldock
scored a third for the home side. Again Buckingham fought back, Rory
Hunter cutting the deficit after 80 minutes. Fords skipper Bond made the
points safe, completing a hat trick with goals after 87 and 90 minutes.
Boston Town 1-0 Buckingham
Town Saturday, 25 March 2006
Boston avenged an October reverse at Ford Meadow
with a narrow win in the Tattershall Road return, the Robins' third defeat
in a row. Paul Goodhand was the Poachers matchwinner with his 22nd goal of
the season, a 25 yard free kick after 63 minutes. A foul by Stuart Blaik
on Gary Bull gave Goodhand the chance to display his dead ball expertise.
Buckingham Town 0-2 Holbeach United Saturday, 18 March 2006
Buckingham's promotion push has faded as they are now without a win in six
games since their victory at Carters Park at the end of January. The
Tigers obtained revenge with this victory at Ford Meadow. Ian Dunn gave
Holbeach the lead after 19 minutes from a Steve Barnes corner with Matt
Warfield scoring a second in first half stoppage time. The defender
pounced to score after home keeper Will Gourlay could only turn another
inswinging Barnes corner against the crossbar.
Buckingham Town 0-3 Desborough Town Saturday, 11
March 2006
It took Desborough seven months of the season to
pick up a three point haul on the road, but after breaking their duck a
second away success took just seven more days! This three point haul left
Ar Tarn nine points clear of the relegation places. Brian Hardie opened
the scoring after 25 minutes after good work by Jamie O'Neill and a second
seven minutes later from O'Neill, Hardie the provider this time, gave
Desborough a stranglehold on the contest. Eddie Mills completed the
scoring in the final minute of the match.
Stewarts & Lloyds Corby 2-2 Buckingham Town
Saturday, 04 March 2006
A last minute equaliser denied Stewarts & Lloyds
a double over Buckingham for the second season running. The Robins were
first on the scoresheet through Craig Caldwell-Smith who headed in a
Marcus Sawyer cross from close range after six minutes, but the Foundrymen
equalised through Sean Brennan who rounded off a four man move a quarter
of an hour later. Brennan had a goal ruled out for offside before Greig
McIlwain marked his return from Desborough with S&L's second goal on the
half hour, but Reuben Max-Grant's chest trap set up Sawyer who fired into
the top corner in the final minute to give Buckingham a share of the
spoils. There was still time for Richard Lavin in the home goal to save
splendidly to deny Abdul Abdi a winner.
Potton United 4-2 Buckingham Town Saturday, 25 February 2006
Potton made it 22 points out of the last 24 on offer as they strengthened
their position in the championship race. A seventh minute Marcus Sawyer
own goal gave the Royals a great start and they stamped their authority on
proceedings with two more first half goals. Top scorer Wes Byrne doubled
the lead after 26 minutes and three minutes before the break Paul Garrett
added a third. When Byrne scored his 22nd goal of the season in the first
minute of the second half the points were secure. Bilal Hassan scored a
53rd minute Robins reply against his old club and an 88th minute Reuben
Max-Grant effort deflected off Glen Crook gave the visitors a second goal.
Bourne Town 0-0 BTFC
Saturday 11 February 2006
Due to a
number of players not available for the trip to Bourne 3 changes were made
to the starting 11 with all 3 players coming from Bedford Vellori and all
were a credit.
The game got off to a good start with Buckingham applying most of the
pressure but without really creating much. Once Bourne had settled down
they were able to have the lions share of the possession for much of the
half but all they were able to create was easily dealt with by Will
Gourlay.
Even though Bourne had the majority of the play, Buckingham were very
disappointed not to go in at half time with a 2 goal lead. Both chances
fell to Ruben Max Grant, the first of which was created by good play
around the box and Ruben turning his man 6 yards out only to miss hit his
shot which was easily saved by the goalkeeper. The second chance was good
play by Bilal Hassan who played Ruben in down the right side but with a
lot to do he went passed two defenders and hit a powerful shot which the
keeper did well to save.
The second half continued in the same manner as the first with Bourne
having a lot of the play but Buckingham had the best chances. A long kick
by Will Gourlay went sailing over the Bourne’s defence with Bilal and
Ruben on the the long ball. It seemed that they both got in each others
way and in the end the ball carried through to the keeper without both
forwards touching the ball. But with only one minute remaining Darrell
Elliott won a free kick just outside the box central of goal. Ruben took
the kick which looked destined for the top corner only for the keeper to
produce a fine save. From the restart Bourne went down the other end and
won a corner. This was headed on at the near post and Paul Stanley was
able to clear from under the bar.
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BTFC 1-1 Blackstones Saturday 4 February
2005
The news of the departure of Morrell Maison to
Kettering Town was received with mixed feeling before the game. The
departure was obviously a big loss to Buckingham Town as Morrell has done
so much with the team and also an incredible amount of behind the scenes.
The match against Blackstones got off to a very even start with both teams
trying to get the upper hand. Buckingham were playing the better football
with Blackstone only looking for the one ball over the top as their only
attacking option.
As the first half progressed Buckingham continued to be the better team
and were able to attack down the left flank but all the opportunities were
wasted by Marcus Sawyer who kept putting the ball behind the goal. Marcus
he will need to improve this side of his game as this is the most
important part of a wingers game.
The half ended 0 0 with the only opportunity falling to Ruben Max Grant
who headed just wide. A cross from Ian Trott from a deep position on the
right came into the box which looked as though it would go through to the
goalkeeper but Ruben made a brave challenge only to see his header drift
wide.
The second started more brightly and for a period of 20 minutes Buckingham
took control of the game. Against the run of play Blackstones broke after
Max Grant gave the ball away on the halfway line and they hit the
underside of the crossbar . The pressure from Buckingham soon continued
and resulted in a foul on Moses and with the resulting free kick from
Marcus Sawyer Ruben rose highest to head the ball in. Within 5 minutes a
long ball out of defence by Stuart Blaik was controlled excellently by
Ruben to take him past the defence and with only the keeper to beat. The
keeper pulled off a good save.
This miss in the end proved costly as with only 15 minutes left a cross
from the Blackstones left seemed to be misjudged by James Lansdown and in
the scramble that occurred Abdul Abdi made a rash challenge from behind
with the Blackstones player actually going away from the goal. Blackstones
were awarded a penalty resulting in Lansdown going the wrong way and the
ball was in the goal. 1 1
The last 15 minutes were played out with no real chances for both teams
with Blackstones more than happy with a point and Buckingham despite the
late pressure to go for the win could not come up with the killer blow.
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Holbeach United 1-3 Buckingham Town Saturday 28 January 2006
The Tigers slumped to a fourth successive league defeat as Buckingham
maintained their pursuit of honours with another win on the road. Darrell
Elliott opened the scoring for the Robins after 28 minutes, collecting an
Ian Trott pass and cutting in from the right to score with a blistering
long range drive. Danny Cairns was denied a Holbeach equaliser by the post
before the interval. Top scorer Reuben Max-Grant came off the bench to add
a second for the visitors in the first minute of the second half at the
end of a move involving Bilal Hassan and Christopher Wreh. A third goal
from Marcus Sawyer, a far post header from a Hassan cross a minute before
the hour wrapped up the Robins' success with Steve Barnes scoring an 86th
minute Holbeach consolation direct from a free kick.
Buckingham Town 1-1 Potton United Saturday 21 January 2006
Potton picked up a valuable point at Ford Meadow as title outsiders
Buckingham failed to make up any ground on the leaders. Reuben Max-Grant
gave Buckingham the lead from a Junior George through ball with his 16th
goal of the season four minutes before the break, but missed another gilt
edged opportunity to double the lead. The Royals replied after the
interval, Ben L'Honore equalising after 62 minutes, latching onto a
clearance and firing a 30 yard screamer through a crowded penalty area
with the keeper unsighted.
Buckingham Town 8-1 Harrowby United Saturday 07 January 2006
Buckingham blitzed bottom markers Harrowby for the second time this
season, climbing to third place in the Premier Division as a result.
Reuben Max-Grant's sixth minute opener from a Junior George pass was
quickly followed by a second goal from Stuart Blaik following a corner
five minutes later. Max-Grant netted his second on the quarter hour before
the Arrows replied through Leon Kita's well executed chip from outside the
box after 27 minutes. Two goals late in the half ended the match as a
contest as Junior George found the visiting net after 39 minutes with
Lance Gentle-King following suit with a cracking strike from the edge of
the box four minutes later. The outstanding Marcus Sawyer starred after
the break scoring three times, after left wing breaks on 50, 62 and 79
minutes.
Newport Pagnell Town 0-0 Buckingham Town Saturday
31 December 2005
Inconsistency remains the order of the day for
promotion chasing Buckingham who have picked up just four holiday points
from nine on offer. Since returning to the top flight four years ago
Newport are unbeaten in eight league clashes with the Robins and this will
be a valuable point for the Swans as they bid to stay clear of the
relegation battle. Bilal Hassan missed chances to win it for Buckingham in
each half.
Woodford Utd 5-2 BTFC Monday 26 December
2005
The free scoring Reds overwhelmed one of their promotion
rivals to signal a warning to the rest of the Premier Division title
chasers. Neil King opened the scoring for Woodford on the half hour, and
four minutes later Arron Parkinson added a second. Craig Pearman made it
three after 48 minutes before the Robins replied on the hour through Bilal
Hassan. Buckingham comeback hopes were quickly quashed by goals from top
scorer Nicky Gordon on 70 minutes and Lewis Travers three minutes later.
Reuben Max-Grant scored a Buckingham consolation two minutes into stoppage
time at the end of the game.
BTFC 3-2 Stotfold Saturday 24 December
2005
Buckingham moved into the top four after snatching a late
victory in this pulsating contest with in form Stotfold at Ford Meadow.
From the first whistle attempts on goal came thick and fast. Robins
defender Ian Trott headed wide from a corner while Stotfold replied with
Richard Pringle heading over a Darren Dykes cross and then creating an
opening for Liam George which saw the ex-Luton Town man fire narrowly too
high.
The goalkeepers were earning their corn too with James Lansdown saving in
fine style from Stotfold's Paul Harrington and Nigel Blower in the
visiting goal doing likewise to deny Andy Prescott the opening goal. Moses
Olaleye was unable to keep his header down after a well timed run into the
box, while Trott recovered well to make a saving tackle after his headed
back pass was latched on to by Pringle.
Stotfold were looking the more likely scorers and they went in front after
24 minutes, Pringle rising at the far post to head home from a deep cross
from Harrington.
Buckingham had to replace goalkeeper Lansdown through injury at half time
but teenage replacement Tom Willshere was rarely tested until he was well
placed to field a Dykes free kick. Buckingham's second change proved more
influential with Bilal Hassan levelling the scores from close range after
67 minutes after Lewis Reid's fierce effort was parried by Blower. Sixty
seconds later Hassan was brought down by the Stotfold custodian, and in
the protests which followed Eagles speedster Ady Bascombe received his
marching orders. Reuben Max-Grant slotted home from the spot.
Stotfold threw caution to the wind and with seven minutes left they were
on terms, Pringle converting a penalty after being fouled himself. There
was still time for a home winner, Trott powering in an unstoppable header
from a corner to give the Robins all three points and leave Stotfold
feeling hard done by.
BTFC 1-0 Deeping Rangers Saturday 17 December
2005
This match nearly didn't happen after the appointed referee
went to the wrong ground, but when play eventually got underway the Robins
came out on top, a 75th minute header by Ruben Max-Grant from a Marcus
Sawyer cross giving Buckingham a double over their struggling visitors.
Both sides had struggled to create openings in a low key encounter with
Jamie Smith closest to a Rangers goal and Max-Grant thwarted by a fine
Danny Bircham save late in the first half.
Buckingham Town 0-2 Wootton Blue Cross
Wednesday 14 December 2005
Buckingham's promotion hopes suffered a setback as two first half
goals gave Blue Cross a double over their hosts. Skipper Darek Jozwiak
gave Wootton the lead on the hour with a well taken fourteenth goal of the
campaign, and eight minutes later Craig Daniel added a second for the
visitors as they ran the first half. Buckingham enjoyed a lot od second
half possession without looking dangerous
in front of goal.
St Ives Town 2-4 BTFC Saturday 10
December 2005
It has been well
documented that St Ives had a few problems with their pitch earlier in the
year with the oil spillage. However, having cleared that up they have an
additional drainage problem with the local schools drain spilling onto the
pitch and some under surface water. All this has turned the pitch into
somewhat of a mud bath. Ask any of the players who stayed on for the full
90 minutes and they will assure you that their legs were very heavy by the
end of the game.
Ruben was the first to score with a well taken goal, however St Ives came
back within 5 minutes to level the score. The Robins then proceeded to
batter the opposition with chance after chance going begging. Andy proved
to be the hero of the day by scoring making it 2 - 1. Moses took the ball
up the wing and into the box, passed to Ruben who scores 3-1? no the goal
was disallowed for offside (everyone including the opposition supporters
will confirm that the goal was on side). The saints rallied and they
battled til the end of the first half to get the equaliser back but to no
avail (although they came close on a couple of occasions). Ian trott at
the back was superb, new signing Tony Joyce solid in defence, and Lance
doing well to clear the ball from dangerous looking attacking play. Blaiky
man mountain did a spectacular job for us. The first half was exciting to
watch.
The 2nd half started and The Robins threw everything they had as they were
not satisfied with a 2-1 advantage. Both Marcus and Moses made some
fabulous runs down the wing, passing to Ruben (who was on fire, the ball
was sticking to his feet and at one stage 5 St Ives players tried to
wrestle the ball from him, all to no avail) and to Andy Prescot. Andy (man
of the match for me) scored two superb goals giving him his hat trick 4-1.
Ruben gets chopped down and stays down, on comes the physio, still Ruben
stays down, calls for the stretcher are put out. Eventually Rubens walks
unaided off the pitch, the magic hands of Andy right the neck/shoulder
that went into spasm after Ruben lands on his head. You can never keep a
good man down, Ruben puts a chip in over the goalies head, on target?
almost hits the post. Andy and Ruben are substituted, St Ives get a free
kick, a penalty is awarded! for what no one knows. 4-2 with 2 mins. of the
game remaining. I looked around and all the St Ives supporters had either
left or were inside getting a drink. St Ives continued to battle, the ball
goes into the area, Will catches the ball, a St Ives player catches the
goalie, down goes Will and stays down. The ref blows for full time, Andy
comes on the pitch, the keeper is still on the floor, the ref and lino's
leave the pitch, Will is still on the floor. Eventually Will is helped off
the pitch and sent to hospital. An update will be given as soon as I know
what damage he has done to his leg.
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Buckingham
Town 2-0 Long Buckby Wednesday 07 December 2005
The Robins completed a double over struggling
Buckby, who escaped lightly as Buckingham only took two of numerous
chances created. Andy Prescott fired the home side into a tenth minute
lead and they went further ahead five minutes later, Reuben Max-Grant the
marksman.
Yaxley 1-0 Buckingham Town Saturday 03 December 2005
Yaxley are now unbeaten in ten league outings
after pipping the Robins at Leading Drove. Buckingham are now without a
win in their last eight visits, but ran the Cuckoos close this time. Ricky
Hailstone's pass set up Mark Paul to round the keeper and score his 22nd
domestic goal of the campaign after 65 minutes to give Yaxley three
important points to keep them well placed in the title race, seven points
off the pace with four matches in hand of leaders Potton. The Robins were
denied a leveller by the woodwork late on, Reuben Max-Grant the man out of
luck.
Stotfold 1-2 BTFC
Tuesday 29 November 2005
Stotfold's three match
winning run was halted by a Robins side which shrugged off a run of poor
form to claim a first win in five outings. Dean Chapman gave the Eagles a
25th minute lead from the penalty spot after Jason Blackett was sent
tumbling by Buckingham debutant Matt Corbould, but they were pegged back
five minutes before the interval, Lewis Reid equalising for Buckingham
from 25 yards. Lance Gentle-King had a goal disallowed for the visitors
but five minutes into the second half Reuben Max-Grant scored the Robins'
winner, volleying in a Marcus Sawyer cross.
Buckingham
Town 1-3 Cogenhoe United Saturday 26 November 2005
Buckingham's hopes of getting back in the title
race suffered a setback as they suffered a third successive defeat,
champions Cogenhoe rekindling their own hopes of honours with this
success. Simon Underwood opened the scoring for the Cooks after 17 minutes
and with two minutes of the first half remaining he doubled the lead from
the penalty spot. Neil Champelovier made the points safe for the champions
after 62 minutes before an 80th minute own goal by James Thatcher gave the
Robins their consolation.
Wootton Blue
Cross 3-0 Buckingham Town Tuesday 22 November 2005
Buckingham's impressive away record took a dent
as Blue Cross notched up an impressive home success. Craig Daniel's 25th
minute effort split the sides at the interval, and Ismail George added a
second two minutes before the hour mark. Seven minutes later Chris Johnson
added a third to seal Wootton's victory.
Buckingham
Town 2-2 Bourne Town Saturday 12 November 2005
A second half fight back by the Robins denied
Bourne a rare win on one of their bogey grounds. The Wakes stunned their
hosts by taking a two goal first half lead. James Baxter gave the visitors
the advantage after 13 minutes, chipping home after Richard Hutchinson
flicked on Michael Stevenson's ball forward. Miles Mason scored a penalty
after being fouled by Paul Stanley ten minutes before the interval to
leave Buckingham with it all to do. Michael McKenzie reduced the arrears
on the hour with a diving header from a Reuben Max-Grant cross but
Buckingham had to wait until a minute from time for Junior George's well
struck equaliser from 25 yards. There was still time for Bourne substitute
Addie Staffieri to miss a chance to win it for the Wakes and McKenzie to
do likewise for the home side.
Milton
United 1-0 Buckingham Town Wednesday 09 November 2005 Berks
& Bucks FA Senior Trophy Round 2
The Robins' poor run of cup results
continued with this Berks & Bucks Trophy exit. Buckingham bowed out to a
lone strike from Adam Beckett five minutes into extra time.
Raunds T 3-1 BTFC
Saturday 5 November 2005
The Robins six game winning run away from home
came to an end at Raunds this afternoon, on a cold windswept day. The
Robins looking to consolidate 3rd place were still in the dressing room as
they went 3-0 down in the opening 15 min spell.
Manager Morell Maison was at a loss to explain exactly what went wrong in
the opening spell, he commented, 4 of my 5 defenders are over 6ft and they
couldn't jump a queue in a supermarket, let alone jump to win a header.
The opening 15 mins was the most inept display of defending I think I have
seen for a long time, Harrowby defended better a couple of weeks ago in
the opening 15 mins than we did from the keeper through the team, it is
totally unacceptable.
I have set my team targets and they are
marginally behind which I can accept, but for what we are hoping to
achieve this was awful, three set plays, three goals. I am not happy, but
as I have said before we will suffer setbacks in our quest for the title,
we have no divine right to win every game, but the standard of play in
that 15 min spell was not good enough. More of a worry was the fact we
went on to dominate the game, other than a well taken penalty by Michael
we threatened very little from open play, good approach play, great width,
lots of crosses of little quality and my top two looked very ineffectual,
we made their keeper look great today.
The league is very even this year and nobody has
got away from us, we have dropped a place but its my job to drive us on
and get us in the right frame of mind for the game against Milton away on
Wednesday in the County Cup, before we meet Bourne on Saturday.
I know what is wrong and am working hard to fix
it and if required. I will bring in the personnel to do just that. In the
stand today I had Lewis Reid (inj) and Abdul Abdi (sus), both central
midfielders that can unlock a tight midfield, unhappy to lose but all
things considered we are 4th and challenging, with a winning habit, with
players to come in, one being Phil Turner.
I am confident we will be pressing hard to open a
gap between us and the teams below us, its tight but my squad is more than
capable.
BTFC 3-2 Boston Town
Saturday 29 October 2005
Same scoreline as
Wednesday night but a much improved performance. The defence was excellent
today - I reckon Trotty was man of the match. We seemed a lot more
decisive clearing our lines today, mixing passing it out of defence with
knocking it long for Ruben and Macca.
We bossed the first half, and Ruben put us 1-0 up. He swept a great cross
field pass out to Marcus Sawyer who's returned the ball back to Ruben who
fired home from 8 yards. Ian Trott added a deserved second heading home a
Sawyer corner at the far post (Marcus takes a really decent in swinging
corner from the right, the out swingers from the left need a spot of
work!)
The ref (more on him later) got Boston back in the game with a penalty for
handball. 2-1 at half-time.
Boston came into the game in the second-half, but the ref returned the
favour giving us a penalty for a foul on Macca - again not clear cut.
Macca slotted the penalty home 3-1.
Boston continued to press and added a second with from a close range
header. The ref, who'd taken stick from both sides during the course of
the game, then had a bit of a funny turn, booking Stan for time wasting at
a free kick, when no one had heard him blow the whistle for play to
restart. Then he gave Boston a throw, after judging that Trotty had taken
too long with the throw in - he had literally just picked the ball up!!!
These sort of decisions can sometimes turn games, but fortunately not this
time.
Blaikey came on for the last ten minutes and was superb - as the Robins
reverted to four at the back. He won everything in the air and settled the
nerves of those watching on the touchline.
A great team performance. I thought Andy Prescott did well out on the
right in the first half, and John Da Souza, Lance & Junior worked hard in
midfield. But Ian Trott with a goal and a powerful performance in defence
got my vote for man of the match. Leaves us nicely poised in the table.
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BTFC 3-2
Ford Sports Daventry Wednesday 26 October 2005
No losses in the last 11 games against Ford
Sports may have suggested an easy night for the Robins, missing Moses
Olaleye (hols) Ian Trott (work Commitments) and Michael McKenzie (Inj}
Boss Morell Maison was a little apprehensive, he said these runs always
come to an end when you least expect it or need it, with players missing
and a couple carrying knocks I was concerned and rightly so, many off the
games between the two sides have been very tight affairs with us just
doing enough, equally a few we have totally dominated but tonight was
tough, we took the opening 25 mins off the first half, but were then
pushed back as Ford played some very good football, forcing us into errors
and denying us time but after Ruben, Andy P and George O had opportunities
to open the scoring the half time score of 0 – 0 was surprising, second
half saw Fords grab the initiative and press us back I was into my third
shuffling of the pack when George gave away a loose ball and Fords counter
saw them sweep up field to score the opener, having created very little we
would have to work very hard to get something, the break came when George
raced away down the left and fired in a wicked looking cross as a defender
went to clear the ball shot off his foot and past the keeper 1-1, 10 mins
later George again down the left plays a little ball into Andy Prescott
his turn and shot too hot for the keeper to hold and Ruben fires in the
loose ball, with only 12 mins remaining you would have thought game over
no way Junior gives away a ball in defence Lance misses the tackle 2-2, 5
mins left a draw, that man George again down the left cross beats
everybody and Andy P tucks home the winner, 3 points a stirling effort
from Fords who deserved something from the game, but that’s footie
happened to me plenty, the race is now on to get players fit for Saturdays
visit of second place Boston 4th vs 2nd should be a good one, I am happy
we have now opened our home account and moved up the table.
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Harrowby
United 0-8 Buckingham Town Saturday 22 October 2005
Buckingham made it six wins
on the road in six attempts with this demolition of the outclassed Arrows.
In recent games Harrowby have competed well in the first half before
collapsing after the interval, but the Robins took an early stranglehold
with three goals in the opening twelve minutes. Andy Prescott had a
penalty saved by Arrows keeper Matt Whittle with the game goalless. Junior
George was first on the score sheet with a header after five minutes,
Reuben Max-Grant following up with further goals after six minutes from a
Marcus Sawyer centre and twelve minutes, punishing a handling error by the
Harrowby keeper. Andy Prescott added a fourth four minutes before the
interval. There was more suffering for Harrowby after the break. Max-Grant
completed his hat trick a minute past the hour with a powerful header from
Paul Stanley's cross and George scored the visitors' sixth sixty seconds
later. Max-Grant took his personal tally for the day to four after 73
minutes with Lee Grant completing the rout a quarter of an hour from time.
Bicester
2-0 BTFC Tuesday 18 October 2005 Buckingham Charity Cup
A far from
satisfactory result 2-0 and a tough one to take for my players, who for
the second time in a couple of wks lost to Bicester in a cup competition.
As Manager I am very happy with the performance of my side and if the
term: the best side did not go through was to be applied to a game, then
this was it, my boys carried the game for the second time. Quick inventive
play was met by what I can only describe as desperate defending, it can be
very difficult to play against poorer opposition when they play, when they
don’t it falls on you to break them down, this we did not do in and around
the box. We are playing good football starting at the back from Paul
Stanley who is in excellent form and driving us on, his contribution is
very important to the way we play and again he was able to provide a
performance of high quality, the goals did not come and I may have to
tinker to get exactly what I want. But my coaching staff Pete Riches, Lee
Howey, Geoff Sharp and physio Andy Waight know exactly what I want and
work hard to ensure I get it, other than the result I will be telling them
more of the same as we are in great form and will continue to play our way
out of the division we are in. Great to see Phil Turner, he is working
hard to get back but is still two months away from a return that will see
competition increase still further, some good players are on the bench
right now giving me the problem I like, selection. Sat sees us make the
long trip to Harrowby looking for three points in good form before we take
on Ford Sports on Weds at home, a win at home is a must as we have not
given our home supporters three points to cheer.
Message Board report posted by Sue Horton
Buckingham
Town 1-3 Yaxley Saturday 15 October 2005
After moving into the top six of the Premier
Division on the back of four successive away victories, Buckingham lost
ground after suffering their third defeat on home soil. Mark Kingston gave
Yaxley the lead after 26 minutes following good work by Ricky Hailstone
and Mark Paul and the Cuckoos went further ahead seven minutes later with
a penalty from Hailstone after Kingston was brought down. Paul turned two
defenders before slotting home to wrap up Yaxley's win with a third goal,
his tenth of the season, after 65 minutes. Michael McKenzie scored a 78th
minute consolation for the Robins.
Buckingham Town 1-0 Ford
Sports Daventry Wednesday 12 October 2005 League Cup Round 1
Buckingham continued to be bogey opponents for the Motormen as they made
Knockout Cup progress with this narrow Ford Meadow success. Defender Lance
Gentle-King scored the vital goal after 65 minutes, joining the attack to
curl a 20 yard shot into the net from a Reuben Max-Grant pass. Ben Foster
was closest to a goal for Fords with a shot into the side netting.
Blackstones 1-2 BTFC
Saturday 8 October 2005
Saturday saw the
Robins travel back up to Lincolnshire to meet Blackstones. Their 5th
League away game, the previous 4 all being wins, with Junior George
(tonsillitis) Ray Wilson (work ) Andy Prescott (wedding) all missing, the
full squad was needed. In came Ian Trott and a debut by new signing
Marcus Sawyer proved to be the talking point. Has the Boss finally found a
replacement for Marcus McGillycuddy. A tight encounter was expected as
Blackstones always prove a tough nut to crack but in Marcus the Robins had
the width and wing play that has been missing from the team since his
namesake departed. With Moses on the right Blackstones were stretched, the
18th min saw Moses jink into the box, when brought down the result a
penalty.
The prolific Macca stepped up no mistake 1-0, Blackstone upped the pace
but never wrestled control from the Robins who were now pulling all the
strings, a few moments gave cause for concern but keeper Will Gourlay was
equal to everything. Half time came and went, within two minutes of the
restart a short pass into Macca saw him roll the defender and blast a
right foot shot wide of the keeper into the bottom corner, game over no!!!
way, back came Blackstones looking for the goal to get them back into the
match, off came Marcus on went George and The Stones sent 4 up. The back
line held firm until a poor Buckingham corner cleared up field ended in
the net after neat quick counter attack from the Stones. Game done, a good
win the 5th away and up to 6th with games in hand, and what about that
debut from Marcus Sawyer.
Message Board report posted by Sue Horton
Bicester Town 2-0 BTFC
Saturday 1 October 2005
An eagerly awaited
match ended in frustration and disappointment for the Robins as Bicester
turned in an unexpected win.
The Robins went out at this stage for the first time under Manager Morell
Maison's time at the club. An unhappy Maison commented;
"We lost, am I unhappy about that? Yes, I don’t like losing at anything let
alone a local derby, but that’s what happened. We are in good form, I have
one of the best young squads that I have had at the club, full of young
talent and I expected to go through. A common theme in the play of teams
we play against is the way they play deep and get bodies behind the ball
killing the game, its something we have to work on. I encourage my teams
to pass and the long ball game is not for us, few teams at our own level
are willing to play us in an open game. Saying that if you then give the
team something to defend with sloppy play it makes the game harder. I have
a way of playing that suits me, the players I coach and my supporters. I
won't change that and will work to improve the play and players.
Two players should
make debuts this week end as I strengthen my team and look to get out of
the league we are in. Tim Fowler set his team up to go through and they
did so, credit to him. I could not play like that and maybe that’s a
failing in me, but the play showed me we are on the right lines. Our U18s
drew 1-1 at Bicester on the Monday their first point this season which is
very pleasing there second half showing was credit to them, and I am sure
we will see Khalid Odurro in the first team squad before long. All the
best to Bicester we are back there again in the Charity Cup in two weeks
looking for a result to take us through".
Message Board report posted by Sue Horton
Northampton
Spencer 0-2 Buckingham Town Tuesday 27 September 2005
Spencer clung on to the league leadership on goal difference after
suffering their second defeat of the campaign against a Robins side which
is climbing the chart rapidly. Robins keeper Willie Gourlay saved a Scott
Coleman penalty after ten minutes and eight minutes later Abdul Abdi set
up Michael McKenzie who gave Buckingham the lead with a well struck
effort. The visitors' win was sealed fifteen minutes from time by Moses
Olaleye, who cut in from the right flank before firing home a left footed
shot.
Deeping
Rangers 0-2 Buckingham Town Saturday 24 September 2005
A goal in each half gave Buckingham their third successive victory at
Outgang Road. Deeping captain Tuncay Korkmaz had a header cleared off the
line early on but Reuben Max-Grant put the Robins in front after 35
minutes after latching on to Dan Ruscillo's misplaced clearance from a
Moses Olaleye cross. Buckingham were the better side after the break and
sealed victory with a 63rd minute second from Olaleye, a cross shot which
sailed over home keeper John Feetham after a good run by the winger.
Deeping created plenty of good openings but found Robins keeper Will
Gourlay in fine form, while Carl Griffiths had a goal disallowed for
offside with twenty minutes remaining.
BTFC 3-1 Barkingside
Saturday 17 September 2005 FA Vase
Today saw the Robins
book a trip to Bicester in the next round of the FA Vase with a
comfortable win at home to Barkingside.
The first half was patchy with Barkingside content to play on the counter
attack, the Robins without Keeper Will Gourlay (family commitments) Ian
Trott (abroad) and Paul Stanley (suspension completes on Sunday).
Gary Cook and John DaSouza, looked very strong and how the first half
remained goalless is a mystery. Not the second half though, the Robins
upped their game in the second half with strong performances from, Moses,
Lewis Reid and Jonathan Barnett. Michael McKenzie can't stop scoring and
boss Morell Maison seems to have finally found a replacement for the free
scoring Meshach Cole.
Maison commented
after the game. "That was a solid performance and again the young guns did
well. Lance, Lee and Ben did well and have given me a real headache in
terms of selection. I have skipper Stuart Blaik, Paul Stanley, Ray Wilson
and Ian Trott not to mention James Patterson all available for our trip to
Deeping, add to that Lee Orcheston, Ryan Wiffin and Andy Prescott, places
are at a premium.
The balance of the
squad is coming along well and a run in this competition along with that
3rd place finish are two of our aims this season. Michael works tirelessly
for the team and deserved his two goals, that’s 6 in 4 games. Ruben opened
his account and I am pleased overall with what we are doing.
Message Board report posted by Sue Horton
Desborough Town 3-5 BTFC
Saturday 10 September 2005
A continuation of the attacking play that is a
main feature of their game saw the Robins race into a 3-0 lead away to
Desborough. Debutant Gary Cook opened the scoring in the 8th min after
taking a sharp pass from fellow debutant John DaSouza. Five minutes later
Michael McKenzie Leapt above all to put the finishing touch to a deep
cross from Moses Olaleye, Michael is proving to be a more than adequate
replacement for the prolific Meshach Cole scoring his 4th goal in three
games, impressing with his work rate and tireless running.
He was again involved with Lewis Reid and Abdul Abdi in setting up the
third, a fine one touch passing move which was finished with precision by
Moses Olaleye.
Desborough struck with a good free kick from just
outside the box to bring it back to 1-3.
Half time saw some respite, but as soon as play
resumed Cook forced a save from the keeper, the resulting corner saw Ian
Trott open his account.
Back came Desborough throwing caution to the wind
and an excellent goal saw them pull back another when Lee Orcheston went
on as a sub, dwelled on the ball, the returning Junior George failed to
clear, Desborough made the Robins pay.
Ruben on for Abdul broke free on the right and put in the cross that saw
Cook head home for his second and the Robins 5th, a welcome 3 points after
the Robins stuttering start.
Manager Morell Maison said; "A good 3 points, I
have laid a ghost here today as I have never won at this ground in 5yrs,
with no Stuart Blaik {stomach Bug} (Jonathan Barnett) stomach bug, Paul
Stanley suspended, Phil Turner (yet to feature), and (Andy Prescott)
injured, the new guys did very well indeed, the fight for places is
intensifying and the return of both Junior George and Lance Gentle King
along with debutants Lee Grant, John DeSouza and Gary Cook added strength
and purpose to our play, now I have the problems I like, selection ones. I
am looking forward to Barkingside in the Vase and climbing the table with
some positive displays.
Message Board report posted by Sue Horton
BTFC 3-4 Newport Pagnell Town
Wednesday 7 September 2005
Weds saw the Robins drop another 3 points to a
determined Newport Pagnell Town, but the blame can be put squarely at
their own doorstep.
As unforced errors saw them again chasing a game they should have won or
at least shared the points. Ben Reid, Stuart Blaik and a mix up between
keeper Will Gourlay and Ian Trott gifted Vinny Shrieves four goals and
despite three good goals of their own two from Michael McKenzie, his third
in two games and one from Johnny Barnett the Robins just could not pull it
back.
Two home defeats on the spin leaves Town down at
the bottom. Manager Morell Maison remains very upbeat.
"The
team play the way I want them too; we have issues defensively but at the
moment all the players I have missing are defenders. Paul Stanley, Phil
Turner, Lance Gentle King and James Patterson all give me the diversity to
play the way I want too. Paul is back in two wks, Phil at the end of the
Month and James is training very hard to get to the required fitness. I
need to sort the balance of the team out defensively to move forward, but
our overall play I am happy with and will not be pushing any panic
buttons. Offensively we are the best in the league, I have not seen any
better, but I have to sort out other areas of our game to climb the table.
The squad is strong and will cope with the disappointment it is feeling
right now, but we are confident that despite an indifferent start we will
be in the shake up at the end".
Message Board report posted by Sue Horton
BTFC 2-3 S&L Corby
Saturday 3 September 2005
A day of mixed fortunes at Ford Meadow. Saturday
saw several young Debutants take to the field.
19yr old Paul Danaher, 20yr old Michael McKenzie,
left back Ray Wilson and 21yr old Ahmed Olackachia. Missing Junior George,
and Jonathan Barnett through injury, Paul Stanley suspended and both Lance
Gentle King and Lee Orcheston left out of the squad.
The young guns had an opportunity to stake a
claim, tougher tasks lie ahead and after dominating the game for long
periods, Town conceded three goals on the counter attack with some inept
defending.
With both Paul Stanley and Lance missing the
Robins defence looked not only slow but undecided on patrol, and with the
rest of the team being rebuilt at a rate of knots Manager Morell Maison
was very upbeat. "3 pts slipped away from us today but I have Junior and
Jonathan back for the Wednesday visit of Newport Pagnell. Lance should
also be available for selection and in Paul, George , Michael and Moses we
have players with genuine pace. I have added Khalid Odurro to the squad
from the U18s as he has impressed in training, but at 17 this will be a
real development season for him. I have targeted two more players which I
will have in before the Barkingside Vase game, which will give me what I
want. A top three finish is my aim and a little tweaking is needed, I have
to look at my defence which is not as it should be but the chances we
created should have seen us comfortably through, their keeper was without
doubt the man of the match."
"Whilst Will touched the ball on maybe a dozen occasions picking it out of
the net three times, the problems have been identified and will be sorted,
congrats to both debutants who scored, Michael and Ahmed and Paul who hit
the post with a good effort, as we settle with so many new players
performances will improve."
Message Board report
posted by Sue Horton
Chalfont St Peter 1-0 BTFC
Saturday 20 August 2005 FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round
The Robins travelled to Chalfont St Peter on
Saturday on the back of a great performance against Long Buckby so spirits
were high for this FA Cup extra prelim game.
The Robins went into the game missing Junior George & Ruben Max Grant
through injury and Lewis Reid and Lance Gentle -King through an
administration error.
The first half was a poor affair with neither side showing any quality on
a very poor and bumpy pitch. Chalfont took the lead midway through the
first half after Ian Trott was adjudged to have fouled the lone Chalfont
centre forward on the edge of the penalty area. The resultant free kick
was deflected past the stranded Will Gourlay. Buckingham had far more
possession during the first half but were missing any cutting edge in
front of goal.
During half time Morell Maison was forced to re shuffle the side, Skipper
Stuart Blaik and Jonathon Barnett both suffered twisted ankle's on the
poor surface, they were replaced by Lee Howey and Ben Reid.
The second half was as poor as the first. Andy
Prescott was replaced by Lee Orcheston midway through the second half with
a stomach strain Buckingham pushed for the equaliser but Chalfont held
firm.
"This was one of the poorest team performances during my time at
Buckingham Town, I am embarrassed as are the rest of the players we have
let everyone down involved with the club. This was a game we should have
won, that's not being disrespectful to Chalfont but with the squad of
players we have Chalfont shouldn't have lived with us. That said it
doesn't matter how good the players are if you don't apply yourself then
this can happen as it did on Saturday, you have to earn the right to play
and we didn't. We have to learn from this now and get ready for the next
game; S&L Corby at home next Saturday". ( Stuart Blaik - Captain )
Message Board report posted by Sue Horton
Long Buckby 1-5 BTFC
Wednesday 17 August 2005
Saturday sees the Robins travel to Chalfont St
Peter in fine form and if Wednesay is anything to go by, they will fancy
their chances.
Missing Lance, Lewis, Ruben, Will And Junior
George, the Towns second half performance was excellent. After going down
to a disputed 5th min penalty the Robins began to take hold of a game that
had threatened to get away from them as Darren Harmon pushed and cajoled
Long Buckby.
It did not last, an opportunity to level from the spot the match was
spurned by the usually reliable Paul Stanley and it was not until the 25th
min that skipper Stuart Blaik headed in the equalizer, quickly followed by
the goal of the game. Andy Prescott showed great determination in getting
down the line and his cross was met on the volley by George 2-1. No
looking back, as the Robins began to look ominous in the way they passed
and moved. Buckby waited for half time so they could regroup. As this came
and went, it was
the Robins who returned the stronger. Off came Dean Powell, in came Ryan
Wiffin and how Buckby wished it could have remained the same, with Wiffin
working an already stretched defence Moses, Jonathan, George and Abdul
started to play the game we have come to expect.
Whilst this was a team effort both George and Ryan worked tirelessly to
produce moments of magic.
Morell said "We are still a month away from what I would consider would be
our strongest team. The squad has depth and I was very happy with the
second half performance. That said, a couple of things in the first half
need addressing and had Buckby taken a couple of opportunities, we could
have been left with a bit of a hill to climb. Young players like Craig
Caldwell Smith, Ben Reid, Andy Prescott and Ryan Wiffin are only going to
get better. Last season served Craig and Ben well as they are coping
comfortably with this level.
I am looking forward to Saturday.
Message Board report
posted by Sue Horton
BTFC 0-0 Raunds Town
Saturday 13 August 2005
A display of quick
attacking football that did not bring the three points the Robins richly
deserved, with Moses Olaleye in sizzling form aided and abetted by
debutant George Ossubonno, Abdul and Paul Stanley pulled the strings in
Midfield that created chance after chance for a wasteful forward line and
Andy Prescott should have opened his account on his debut as should Ryan
Wiffin, they followed the same path as Craig Caldwell Smith and Ruben Max
Grant.
The Robins defended
well and another debutant Lee Howey marshalled the line well, Morell
commented "We played they hustled I felt one goal would lead to several
but we are not firing on all cylinders yet and after the first game I am
happy that we are creating as many chances as we do with 5 players making
their debuts and missing Junior George (inj) and Lewis Reid delayed in
Tunisia there will be a little settling down period. The style remains the
same and at last we have started, the only downside was the sending off of
Abdul Abdi but I wont go into that now.
Message Board report
posted by Sue Horton
Pre-Season Friendlies
Arlesey 1-3 BTFC
Arlesey must have
expected an easy night at the office as they prepare for another season in
the Dr Martins Southern Lge Eastern Div 1. But the Robins had other ideas
as they themselves covet a spot in the same league and are keen to display
that they have the tools for the job.
Arlesey started brightly and pushed the Robins back in an opening ten
minute spell that brought a goal, this aside the Robins ran the game, they
were quicker, brighter and sharper than their opponents and when Lewis
Reid thundered home a free kick from outside the box there was only one
winner.
Meshach Cole added a
sublime second with a deft chip over the keeper from 25yrds, and Jonathan
Barnett added the 3rd after good work from Cole saw the keeper closed
down, Town could even afford the luxury of a disallowed goal from Cole
Manager Morell Maison was not entirely happy as he said in terms of
preparation pre-season is going well, the level the boys are playing at I
am happy with but tonight I have lost Junior George with lateral ligament
damage, 3-6 weeks, Lance Gentle King stomach muscle strain, and Andy
Prescott struggling with shin splints, though we have the squad to cope,
Junior George is a big miss and physio Andy will be all out to get him
fit, rest will also play a part. I have seen the two players I want too
add but they are wanted men, I will keep working to get them into the
club, we are close to a side that will challenge for the title this
season, I want that spot that takes us into the next level.
Message Board report
posted by Sue Horton
BTFC 1-0 Westfields
A competitive match
against a strong Midlands side on the same level as the Robins in the
feeder.
The last time these two sides met was some 20yrs ago in the FA Vase, that
time Westfields ran out
3-0 winners.
After Ryan Wiffin
opened the scoring Robins controlled the match with neat pass and move.
Though they over played in areas instead of clearing their lines, manager
Morell Maison was happy. These games are about preparing the team for the
coming season, which is going well, fitness levels are good and team play
is coming along. The new players are bedding in well and I am still
looking for three, possibly four as nothing has come out of the junior
teams from last season. I know what I want, but then so do a lot of other
managers and competition is strong for players. All departments of the
team, that includes the off field team, are focused on the team doing well
and the bits I am not happy with, I am quietly fixing. Of the four games
played to date, I felt we did not do ourselves real justice in the game
against the Dons, but this leaves us something to aspire to in terms of
the football and quality we expect to reach. Two tough tests await us with
Arlesey on Tuesday and Wembley on Saturday. This will complete a good
pre-season preparation for July.
Message Board report posted by Sue Horton
BTFC 0-3 Milton Keynes Dons
16 July 2005
A crowd of some 1200 saw a young Robins team take
on our neighbours League One MK Dons, the opening exchanges were
interesting and both Moses Olalaye and Ruben Max Grant had chances to
trouble the scorer, none were taken, as the game ebbed and flowed the
obvious quality and attacking threat of the Dons was met by resistance and
determination by the Robins' Junior George and Lewis Reid refusing to be
overrun in midfield and Johnny Barnett showing some neat touches, in the
38th min though a blow for the Robins, Keeper Will Gourlay misjudged the
bounce on a through ball and handled outside the area, the red card a
formality, {hard though} an agreement ensured that young 15yr old Tom
Willshere, an academy player at the Dons was thrown in at the deep end,
minutes later after a poor kick out was returned fiercely for the opening
goal, half time came and went the Dons picked up the pace and the Robins
were chasing the game but still carried a goal threat, hitting the
crossbar on three separate occasions, the coveted goal would not come, an
excellent phase of passing by the Dons saw their second goal though the
Robins it could be said conceded possession too easily, with the third not
far behind the Robins showed great determination as well as good fitness
levels to keep competing to the final whistle. Great weather, great crowd,
an interesting match and the opportunity to see the Dons close up made for
a great day, were sure they will be back next year as a championship side,
we on the other hand look towards the Dr Martins Southern League.
Message Board report
by Sue Horton
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