Buckingham 6 ON Chenecks 1

Buckingham completed a difficult season on a high as they handed Chenecks a Manor Fields drubbing.

Ben Shepherd.s 7th minute goal had the Robins ahead at the interval.

The floodgates opened after the break. Andrew Osei-Siebour scored a 48th minute goal to mark his debut and further Buckingham goals followed from Nick Bines on 53 minutes and Paul Blackwell on 58.

Kyle Stimpson joined the scoring spree on 72 minutes before Calvin Budd netted a 78th minute Chenecks consolation.

Blackwell completed the scoring six minutes from time.

Burton PW 1 Buckingham 4

Burton's bid to climb off the foot of the table will fall short after this defeat by the Robins.

Tony Hill netted the eighth minute Buckingham opener.

A strong visiting finish to the half brought further goals from Hill on 43 minutes and Dom Marsala a minute later.

The Buckingham win was sealed by Ieuan Riley on 46 minutes.

Substitute Wayne Brown scored a Burton consolation on the hour.

Burton: Liam Fox, Andy Hall, Mick Tolton, Dan Turiccki (Wayne Brown), Joe Chubb, Lewis Moses, Will Newman (Andy Dobbs), Jimmy Simpson (Craig Jackson), Luke McIlroy, Jamie

Black, Louis Smith.

Buckingham: Diego Vasquex, Paul Blackwell, Nick Bines, Ieuan Riley, Alf Mace, Kyle Stimpson, Ben Shepherd, Ash Wadhams, Joe O'Reagan, Tony Hill, Dom Marsala (Connor Ecclestone).
             

A huge point

A huge point for us against a Spencer side that have only lost one game at home.

The game was full of end to end action, we had some cracking chances to win it. Stimmo had a backwards header just loop over the bar and Pat Diamond went on a superb run and get a shot away. Spencer had their chances in a great game. It was like a boxing match with no defence with either team having waves of attacks. Dom Marsala once again showed his class with a great lob to score from Ben Shepherd’s through ball. Everyone was fantastic and gave a significant contribution to the result.

Once again it was another fantastic show of our character as Spencer started very brightly got a deserved lead and look completely on top but these lads have got a resilient streak now. We battled back, began to understand their shape, and forced our way back into a contest that looked like it could have been a tough night.That’s something I’m not sure we would have done four to six weeks ago, its another great stride in our togetherness.

The weekend game at Burton Park Wanderers is possibly one of the biggest in the club’s history in recent years and will highlight how, as a group of people both on and off the pitch, the club has survived another season. This is down to a passionate committee and a new manager who has taught his side to battle, an ethos very much in line with the club’s spirit the past few years.

 
We have Burton Park Wanderers on Saturday in our “Big One”. We cant wait for it and although its for the wrong reasons its exciting to be involved in a game that has so much meaning at this stage of the season. In truth I don’t think any of us want the season to end, normally players are flagging and ready for a much needed break but we are chomping at the bit and Saturday cannot come soon enough

back-to-back wins

With our first back-to-back wins of the season we now have some momentum going into the last 2 weeks of the season.

I am very pleased with the win Saturday for different reasons to the other victories we’ve had this season. We weren’t at our best but in truth we didn’t need to be. It’s these type of games that are difficult, we took the lead early and controlled the game. We needed a second and got that. It was a hot day but we kept the ball well, leading by two goals is a dangerous scoreline. It gives you a sense of comfort that one goal from the opposition can change the shape of the game.

 

 Bourne got that goal and got it early in second half. When your down the bottom, the mental side of the game is huge. The effect of conceding a goal plays on your mind and confidence 10-fold to when you are at the top and confident. So for us to show a mental toughness, not to wilt away and to withstand some pressure and go and grab a 3rd shows a significantly positive development in the squads character.

 That’s why for different reasons, Saturday’s result is every bit as satisfying as the 5-0 at Bugbrooke. Realistically were not going to produce 5-0 wins every week but if we can show the character we showed against Bourne. It’s that attitude that will win us games on a consistent basis.

“We now face Bugbrooke at home in what will be a feisty encounter. I have no doubt they will be coming very determined and very focused on avenging the hammering we gave them. We will need to be at our best but we have no midweek, so we can be fresh and hungry to tackle that challenge”.

Buckingham V Thrapston

This was about a reaction to a below par Robins performance on Saturday and to say our preparation was not ideal would be an understatement.

“Due to roadwork’s on the Wellingborough Road and a serious crash on A45 we only had seven players there for 6.45. The rest arrived at around 7.15 if not later. The kit was also caught up on the A45 and Thrapston kindly lent us there away kit to use. The warm up was ten minutes at best. Two players didn’t make it back from Leicester and we went into the game with only twelve players.

“However, once again through adversity the players stuck together, worked twice as hard and returned to the quality levels we have seen this season. Goals from Tony Hill and Dom Marsala gave us a good lead and we continued to stay on top second half without causing too many problems but at the same time never looking under any pressure.

“I cannot say how proud I am of everyone involved, it would have been so easy to have been beaten. The lads who did make it there would have had some very valid excuses as well given the build up. That’s not in their character and they’ve shown the fight we need to win games. All other teams around us won, which makes the win even more important as to lose another 3 points on teams around us would have been a disaster.

“We now go into Saturday’s game with a spring in our step and a great chance to get back to back wins for the first time this season”.

Remaining fixtures:

Buckingham Town v Bourne Town Saturday, 20 April 2013
Buckingham Town v Bugbrooke St Michaels Saturday, 27 April 2013
Northampton Spencer v Buckingham Town Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Burton Park Wanderers v Buckingham Town Saturday, 04 May 2013
Buckingham Town v Northampton ON Chenecks Tuesday, 07 May 2013

Robins rue missed chances

Buckingham Town suffered a 0-3 defeat against high-flying Oadby Town but the scoreline does not reflect the performance by the Robins at Manor Fields this afternoon.

Manager Neil Griffiths can be proud of his players’ display but would probably leave frustrated as missed chances and a handball shout for a penalty, clearly captured by Sports Shots, saw them leave empty handed.

New goalkeeper Deigo Vazquez took his place in goal while Tony Hill was named on the bench after to returning to the club after playing for Mursley United this season.

On a solid Manor Fields pitch it was the visitors who had more of a cutting edge in the final third but the midfield battle was fairly even.

Oadby striker Michael Reeve had two shot which saw Vazquez produce fine saves.

As Oadby applied pressure they won a penalty which saw former Leicester City and Swindon Town midfielder Jon Stevenson convert form the spot.

Before the break they doubled their lead as they broke the Robins rearguard.

Griffiths half time team talk saw a change in the home side as they enjoyed a fine twenty-five minute spell.

Hill twice had chances where the pitch could have been much kinder while a cross to the far post appeared to hit the raised arm of the visiting defender but the Referee waved appeals away.

Oadby weathered the storm and went down the other end and Stevenson, the league’s leading goalscorer calmly notched his 29th strike of the season.

Ben Shepherd’s shot was well saved by the visiting goalkeeper near the end.

The Robins performed well against a leadin side in the division who had the likes of Stevenson and Matt Piper, the ex Sunderland man, in their ranks.

Deigo Vazquez, Paul Blackwell, Massimo Colucci, Kyle Stimpson, Dan Lydiatt, Joe O’Reagan (Connor Ecclestone), Ieuen Riley, Ben Shepherd, Dom Marsala, Ashley Wadhams (Nick Bines), Joel McCormick (Tony Hill).

Saturdays match....

The fisrt team are at home today to Thrapston Town in the UCL Division one, kick off at 3-00pm.
we would love to see you there!

FA Charter Standard award

                                                         

Buckingham Town have achieved the FA Charter Standard for excellence

Ampthill Town 1-0 Buckingham Town - Friendly

Today new Manager Neil Griffiths took the squad for a friendly away at Ampthill Town of the South Mids Premier Division due to a lack of competitive fixture for either side.

It was a day to try new players, formations and ideas and nobody let themselves down in what was a decent game to watch, Ampthill dominated the first half and were well worth their 1-0 halftime lead but Buckingham Town came into the game second half and gave it a really good go.

Ampthill were very hospitable today and I would like to say thanks to Craig and Steve for the game and wish them all the best for the FA Vase game against Enfield next week.

I'm sure Neil has a few headaches in team selection moving forward and that is never a bad thing.

Dan

New Signings

As part of the exciting new era at Buckingham Town FC Neil Griffiths has been hard at work with player recruitment and we can now announce his hard work has lead to five excellent signings so far.

Pictured above from left to right in the bottom row are experienced defender Julian Old who has played in the Southern League for Aylesbury Utd, Leighton Town and Barton Rovers, Ex Leighton Town and Olney Town fullback Paul Blackwell and Striker Ben Gallant who scored 17 Southern League goals for Leighton Town in the 2010/11 season and has been their player of the year previously.  Ben has made plenty of appearances in the Southern League this term and has been a fairly regular scorer.

We can also confirm the signing of former Chester City player Anish Khinda, Anish has played in the UCL previously but has turned out for Kettering Town FC this season.  Joining the BTFC family for a second time is Domenico Marsala, remembered by Robins fans as a hot prospect from his first spell and we look forward  to seeing him in our colours again. 

We are extremely lucky to have secured the services of these quality players and Neil Griffiths deserves every credit.

All five go straight in to the squad for the Wootton game but Neil was once again keen to stress that all current Buckingham Town players will be given their chance to impress going forward.

First Team Manager

As has already been announced via the forum on this website we can now confirm the appointment of Neil Griffiths as First Team Manager at Buckingham Town Football Club.

Neil joins us with a good track record in the UCL over the past couple of seasons taking local rivals Olney Town FC from a bottom 3 club to a top 4 finish in his first season in charge and his team have proven to be a thorn in our side during his time there, we haven't managed to beat them in the last 5 attempts.  Neil is a tireless worker and is constantly looking to improve both himself, the club he works for and the team.

Neil will be joined by his Assistant Manager from Olney Town Gary Thurston, Gary played for Newport Pagnell Town FC as a youngster as well as a 3 year stint at Long Buckby.  Gary has coached at the MK Dons Academy and has played and coached in America.

It is officially their first day in charge and Neil will be taking the team for Wednesdays away trip to Wootton Blue Cross.

Neil is already working hard on communicating his ideas to the existing squad and is keen to give all players a chance to be a part of his plans but he is also aware of the need to strengthen an often depleted squad and add some good quality players.

There is a very good piece on Sports Shots (Click the link at the bottom of the page to view) about Neil's history and achievements in football and what his plans are for Buckingham Town FC.

We are delighted to have been able to appoint Neil Griffiths as First Team Manager and 2013 promises to be an exciting time.

Robins Reserves 2-0 Wolverton Town Res

Football resumed on Saturday at Buckingham Town as the reserves took on Wolverton Town reserves at Brackley in the North Bucks League. Despite being at the foot of the table Wolverton, with a string of new signings, put up stubborn resistance and held out until the 20th minute when top scorer Lee Dawson glanced home a Ross Atkins cross. The advantage was doubled ten minutes before the break with a 30 yard thunderbolt from Felix Lowe and it looked as though the Robins might run riot.

The second half followed a similar pattern to the first but Buckingham failed to convert any of the chances that came along. Wolverton were awarded a penalty in the dying minutes but the spot kick was brilliantly saved by keeper Steve Litster and the clean sheet was preserved.