Rob Bannister grabbed a brace on his home debut for Buckingham Town as the Robins romped to a 5-1 victory against Bourne Town in the Chroma Sports & Trophies, Division 1 clash. Bannister, a recent new addition to the Robins' ranks, opened the scoring after 7 minutes with a brilliant left foot volley from a Nick Bines Cross.
The second came after 26 minutes when Bines cut in from the left and shot hard and low into the bottom corner. Ben Shepherd scored a 25 yard cracker after 28 minutes for the second home game running to make it 3-0 at the break.
The second half Bourne had nothing to lose and pushed men forward to try and get back into the game, but it was Bannister who grabbed the fourth on 53 minutes after Shepherds low cross.
Bourne got one back on 58 minutes after a superb move down the right and clinical finishing.
Buckingham were not finished and James Wardell defended from the front and ran down the Bourne keeper who lost the ball and then brought Wardell down in the box and was given a red card.
Wardell unselfishly offered the ball to Chris Robson who put away the penalty with ease to make it 5-1
Bell, Cross, Stimpson, Diamond, Phillips, Shepherd (Barker), Robson, Lee, N.Bines Bannister (Hull) Wardell.
On the Day!
With Graham Sands & Jakub missing we still had a strong team for the days duties, but the morning of the game got off to a bad start and I had Mark Gale, Joel McCormick and Ieuan Riley all pull out, this gave me a head ache and thanks to Sam Barker and Paul Hull for stepping in when they were needed.
We adapted the team to the best of our ability with Stimpson slotting in at centre back and what a outstanding game he had, Chris Robson was asked to play in the centre of midfield with Cory lee and both players showed a work ethic and togetherness that kept the team ticking over when we needed it most.
Rob Bannister who has signed in recent weeks was asked to play up front with James Wardell and showed that he is a goal poacher by scoring his brace.
Ben Shepherd and Nick Bines are now being noticed not only by myself as a manager for their goals and technical ability but also for the work rate they are now offering for the team.
Daryl Phillips who has been out for 2 weeks with his ankle injury had an outstanding game at left back and offered an in site to players wanting to play for their position!
Pat Diamond will always put 100% in what ever position he plays and showed a desire to work with his back four, Daley Cross who has stepped up from the development team has showed maturity in his position and is enjoying the challenge at right back and the players have embraced that.
Mike Bell our goal keeper who came back to the club when we needed him most has impressed me with some outstanding saves and is taking his opportunity to show us all how good he can be in goal.
Finally James Wardell, although he has not scored in the last two games he has given the team that added extra up front and was a credit to himself with his desire to work for the team.
Well done lads.
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