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Our preparations for the new season start in 2 weeks but there has been plenty happening behind the scenes to update you on.
We are delighted to announce the re signing of Dom Marsala, Kyle Stimpson Ieuen Riley and Ben Shepherd from last years squad. Captain Alfie Mace has promised his signature ahead of the campaign. In truth I hope all of last seasons squad to return for pre season and I have heard nothing to contradict that belief.
We have added 3 news faces in Dom Schembre, Serghi Ovidiu and Fuad Ahmed. These 3 will no doubt give us a boost of quality.
Dom Schrembe is a young prolific striker having scored 35 goals for Great Horwoood last season as a 17 year old. Fuad Ahmed signs from Olney, however boasts MK Dons as his football education where he was with the club till he was 18 and at just 20 will have plenty to offer. Serghi comes with an impressive CV having been on the books of Italian club Lecce and Scottish club Forfar Athletic aswell has Romanian club FC Botosani. He is a pacey wide area.
We are still very much leaving the door open to new additions and pre season will be a chance for all players to show Buckingham Town FC what they can offer.
Gary Flinn and Ben Hill join the backroom staff as assistant and player coach. Both are former Robins and offer great experience to the set up. We also welcome the return of physio Andy Whyte who also doubles up as fitness coach.
We have an exciting set of pre season fixtures that include an away trip to Swaffham and a home tie against AFC Rushden and Diamonds. We will post a full list once they are finalised.
Any players looking to come pre season which starts July 2nd, please contact Neil Griffiths on 07940208491.
We are delighted to announce the re signing of Dom Marsala, Kyle Stimpson Ieuen Riley and Ben Shepherd from last years squad. Captain Alfie Mace has promised his signature ahead of the campaign. In truth I hope all of last seasons squad to return for pre season and I have heard nothing to contradict that belief.
We have added 3 news faces in Dom Schembre, Serghi Ovidiu and Fuad Ahmed. These 3 will no doubt give us a boost of quality.
Dom Schrembe is a young prolific striker having scored 35 goals for Great Horwoood last season as a 17 year old. Fuad Ahmed signs from Olney, however boasts MK Dons as his football education where he was with the club till he was 18 and at just 20 will have plenty to offer. Serghi comes with an impressive CV having been on the books of Italian club Lecce and Scottish club Forfar Athletic aswell has Romanian club FC Botosani. He is a pacey wide area.
We are still very much leaving the door open to new additions and pre season will be a chance for all players to show Buckingham Town FC what they can offer.
Gary Flinn and Ben Hill join the backroom staff as assistant and player coach. Both are former Robins and offer great experience to the set up. We also welcome the return of physio Andy Whyte who also doubles up as fitness coach.
We have an exciting set of pre season fixtures that include an away trip to Swaffham and a home tie against AFC Rushden and Diamonds. We will post a full list once they are finalised.
Any players looking to come pre season which starts July 2nd, please contact Neil Griffiths on 07940208491.
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.
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'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
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).
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 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
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.
?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?.
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
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
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).
Buckingham Town produced one of the perfomances of the season as the Robins trounce 6th place Bugbrooke 5-0.
In a game that Bucks controlled from start to finish an 8-0 scoreline would not of flattered as the woodwork was struck by Joel McCormick and Tony Ellis having a couple of one on one opportunities, both would get on the scoresheet.
Joel McCormick gave Buckingham a 1-0 lead after cooley rounding the keeper and slotting home. Some great work by an inspired Ben Shepherd crossed for Ashley Wadhams who double the advantage scoring on his first start.
The second half started with Buckingham remaining in control. That dominance turned into goals when Ieuen Riley who played in 3 positions throughout the 90 mins burst through to hammer the ball past the Bugbrooke shot stopper.
Joe O'Reagan then scored his first goal in Robins colours when his powerful effort hit the bar and post before ending up in the net to make the game safe. Howeve the Robins didn't stop there and went close with Tony Ellis before said player got himself a goal with arguably the hardest chance of them all to give Bucks a commanding 5-0 scoreline.
As with most match reports the headline grabbers will always be the goal scorers but this is one of the best team efforts I have been involved with. The character shown with so many players being played out of position due to having 7 players unavailabe is nothing short of sensational. It speaks volumes for the type of characters playing in the red shirt. We have spring board to push on from and have shown that this group when playing with confidence are very talented group.
Team ;- Dan Lydiatt, Paul Blackwell, Kyle Stimpson, Alfred Mace ©, Kyle Hendrickson (Connor Ecclestone), Joe O'Reagan, Ieuen Riley, Ben Shepherd, Nick Bines (Dom Marsala), Ashley Wadhams (Tony Ellis), Joel McCormick.
A strong Buckingham Town perfomance gave the Robins the full 3 points against Rothwell Corinthians.
The game started very well with some neat footwork from Dom Marsala giving Town the lead after just 3 minutes. Buckingham Town continued to press well with Michael Olatunde and Joe O'Reagan forming a great partnership. The second goal came when a Joel McCormick strike from the edge of the area found the bottom corner.
A rampant Bucks were pegged pack when a free kick evaded the wall and nestled into the bottom corner. This didn't hold Buckingham back and another assist for Nick Bines saw a contested goal between Bines and Marsala saw the goal given to Dom Marsala giving him his second of the evening.
Half Time 3-1
The second half continued in much the same vein. A confident Buckingham Town were now dictating play. The immediate introduction of Terry Tavernier saw him chip a ball over the Rothwell back line to set Joel McCormick free who rounded the keeper for his second of the evening.
The game was now safe but Buckingham were not content with a 4-1. The last goal saw great individual play by Joel McCormick who turnt to curl a shot around the helpless keeper. The defence remained strong as they had done all game and saw the game out.
Team ;- M.Bines, Blackwell, Palmeiro(Diamond), Mace, Old ©, Olatunde, O'Reagan (Tavernier), N.Bines, McCormick, Stimpson, Marsala (Shepherd). Subs Not used ;- Lydiatt, Colucci.
Please see below our fixtures for the rest of the season.
April
Saturday 6th - Home - Oadby Town - 3pm
Saturday 13th - Home - Rushden & Higham - 3pm
Tuesday 16th - Away - Thrapston Town - 7.45pm
Saturday 20th - Home - Bourne Town - 3pm
Saturday 27th - Home - Bugbrooke St Michaels - 3pm
Tuesday 30th - Away - Northampton Spencer - 7.45pm
May
Saturday 4th - Away - Burton Park Wanderers -3pm
April
Saturday 6th - Home - Oadby Town - 3pm
Saturday 13th - Home - Rushden & Higham - 3pm
Tuesday 16th - Away - Thrapston Town - 7.45pm
Saturday 20th - Home - Bourne Town - 3pm
Saturday 27th - Home - Bugbrooke St Michaels - 3pm
Tuesday 30th - Away - Northampton Spencer - 7.45pm
May
Saturday 4th - Away - Burton Park Wanderers -3pm
A disappointing result for Buckingham Town who have seen some very positive performances of late.
A stylish free kick after just 6 mins beat returning keeper Matt Bines from 25 yards, after the well hit strike came in off the post. This set the tone for the afternoon on a day when the Robins never really got going.
The introduction of Kyle Stimpson and a change to 4-4-2 saw a quick change in fortune as the striker headed well to bring the teams level. Buckingham were now hoping to fire into life. However it was Thrapston who regained the lead after another long ball wasnt cleared and the resulting shot from the edge of the area rolled under keeper Bines and into the net.
Buckingham didn't give up and continue to search for another equaliser and came close after a Nick Bines free kick was parried but the following shot that was blasted into the net was deemed to be offside.
Bines again had a good chance after some tidy McCormick footwork saw Joel brought down and the ball rolling kindly to Bines. The shot going narrowly wide, the ref pulling play back and dismissing the Thrapston defender.
One last chance fell to Stimpson who after a cross from the left wing headed for the defender to dive down and save.
As Buckingham pressed, Thrapston broke and scored to give them their third and make the game safe.
Team;- M.Bines, Lydiatt, Colucci, Mace, Palmeiro (Diamond), O'Reagan (Stimpson), Gallant, Shepherd, N.Bines (Ringer), McCormick, Marsala.
A stylish free kick after just 6 mins beat returning keeper Matt Bines from 25 yards, after the well hit strike came in off the post. This set the tone for the afternoon on a day when the Robins never really got going.
The introduction of Kyle Stimpson and a change to 4-4-2 saw a quick change in fortune as the striker headed well to bring the teams level. Buckingham were now hoping to fire into life. However it was Thrapston who regained the lead after another long ball wasnt cleared and the resulting shot from the edge of the area rolled under keeper Bines and into the net.
Buckingham didn't give up and continue to search for another equaliser and came close after a Nick Bines free kick was parried but the following shot that was blasted into the net was deemed to be offside.
Bines again had a good chance after some tidy McCormick footwork saw Joel brought down and the ball rolling kindly to Bines. The shot going narrowly wide, the ref pulling play back and dismissing the Thrapston defender.
One last chance fell to Stimpson who after a cross from the left wing headed for the defender to dive down and save.
As Buckingham pressed, Thrapston broke and scored to give them their third and make the game safe.
Team;- M.Bines, Lydiatt, Colucci, Mace, Palmeiro (Diamond), O'Reagan (Stimpson), Gallant, Shepherd, N.Bines (Ringer), McCormick, Marsala.
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!
we would love to see you there!
Apologies for the delay, here is a our match report after such a great team performance. Intentions are to keep communication levels up and post on here regularly.
As the title suggests it really could have been a strong win for the Robins who controlled the encounter for large parts of the contest and created a number of openings.
Nick Bines had the first chance early on after a Dom Marsala cross. The ex Chesham wide man beating his man to cross for Nick Bines who headed safely into the keepers hands.
Buckingham maintained the pressure and a strong run from Bines saw his long range effort fly wide of the Sileby keepers upright. Town retained possesion well and were getting plenty of success down their left wing. Michael Olatunde, Ben Shephard and Terry Tarvernier doing very well in the centre of the park.
The half closed with Sileby only really coming close with crosses that were well dealt with by the defence and keeper Knox.
Half time 0-0
The second half saw Sileby come at us and we defended very well for the 15 minutes they were on top. This showed great character and the other side of our game that we are trying to develop. We rode the storm and accerted ourselves once again on the contest.
Buckingham introduced Joel McCormick from the bench and the striker came close when his shot from the edge of the area was well saved by Sileby custodian Watts.
Marsala was the next to be in the action with our closest effort. After finding himself in space lobbed the keeper only to be thwarted by the woodwork.
Marsala yet again who was having a productive afternoon with the ball beat 2 players on the touch line to cut into the penalty box, once again the Sileby keeper equal to Buckinghams attempt.
Buckingham conceded a free kick just inside our half on 83 mins, Sileby reacted very quickly and with in three touches had the ball in the back of the net. Showing the nack good teams have to win games when it looks like they shouldn't.
Buckingham showed more characted and didnt capitulate with the disappointment of going behind but went on the offensive. Joel McCormick crossed accurately from the wide area for Tony Ellis to agonisingly head wide with the goal gaping to deny Bucks a more than deserved draw.
The ref blew time on proceedings with Sileby having a very lucky escape!
Another improved performance from the Bucks player, the first win is not too far away if performances stay at this level.
Team ;- Knox, Lydiatt, Old, Colucci, Blackwell, Tavernier (O'Reagan), Olatunde, Shepherd, Gallant (c), N.Bines (McCormick), Marsala (Ellis). Subs Not Used ;- Hendrickson, Mace
BUCKINGHAM TOWN ARE HOME THIS WEEKEND AT MANOR FIELDS AGAINST THRAPSTON. PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT YOUR ROBINS
As the title suggests it really could have been a strong win for the Robins who controlled the encounter for large parts of the contest and created a number of openings.
Nick Bines had the first chance early on after a Dom Marsala cross. The ex Chesham wide man beating his man to cross for Nick Bines who headed safely into the keepers hands.
Buckingham maintained the pressure and a strong run from Bines saw his long range effort fly wide of the Sileby keepers upright. Town retained possesion well and were getting plenty of success down their left wing. Michael Olatunde, Ben Shephard and Terry Tarvernier doing very well in the centre of the park.
The half closed with Sileby only really coming close with crosses that were well dealt with by the defence and keeper Knox.
Half time 0-0
The second half saw Sileby come at us and we defended very well for the 15 minutes they were on top. This showed great character and the other side of our game that we are trying to develop. We rode the storm and accerted ourselves once again on the contest.
Buckingham introduced Joel McCormick from the bench and the striker came close when his shot from the edge of the area was well saved by Sileby custodian Watts.
Marsala was the next to be in the action with our closest effort. After finding himself in space lobbed the keeper only to be thwarted by the woodwork.
Marsala yet again who was having a productive afternoon with the ball beat 2 players on the touch line to cut into the penalty box, once again the Sileby keeper equal to Buckinghams attempt.
Buckingham conceded a free kick just inside our half on 83 mins, Sileby reacted very quickly and with in three touches had the ball in the back of the net. Showing the nack good teams have to win games when it looks like they shouldn't.
Buckingham showed more characted and didnt capitulate with the disappointment of going behind but went on the offensive. Joel McCormick crossed accurately from the wide area for Tony Ellis to agonisingly head wide with the goal gaping to deny Bucks a more than deserved draw.
The ref blew time on proceedings with Sileby having a very lucky escape!
Another improved performance from the Bucks player, the first win is not too far away if performances stay at this level.
Team ;- Knox, Lydiatt, Old, Colucci, Blackwell, Tavernier (O'Reagan), Olatunde, Shepherd, Gallant (c), N.Bines (McCormick), Marsala (Ellis). Subs Not Used ;- Hendrickson, Mace
BUCKINGHAM TOWN ARE HOME THIS WEEKEND AT MANOR FIELDS AGAINST THRAPSTON. PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT YOUR ROBINS
Please find our fixtures for the rest of the season, all support is massively appreciated by all those connected to the club.
All Fixtures are subject to change.
April
Monday 1st - Away - Bugbrooke St Michaels - 3pm
Saturday 6th - Home - Oadby Town - 3pm
Saturday 13th - Home - Rushden & Higham - 3pm
Tuesday 16th - Away - Thrapston Town - 7.45pm
Saturday 20th - Home - Bourne Town - 3pm
Saturday 27th - Home - Bugbrooke St Michaels - 3pm
Tuesday 30th - Away - Northampton Spencer - 7.45pm
May
Saturday 4th - Away - Burton Park Wanderers -3pm
All Fixtures are subject to change.
April
Monday 1st - Away - Bugbrooke St Michaels - 3pm
Saturday 6th - Home - Oadby Town - 3pm
Saturday 13th - Home - Rushden & Higham - 3pm
Tuesday 16th - Away - Thrapston Town - 7.45pm
Saturday 20th - Home - Bourne Town - 3pm
Saturday 27th - Home - Bugbrooke St Michaels - 3pm
Tuesday 30th - Away - Northampton Spencer - 7.45pm
May
Saturday 4th - Away - Burton Park Wanderers -3pm
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday, 15 December 2012
3pm KO UCL Division
Milton Keynes Irish Centre
Watling Street Milton Keynes .
Milton Keynes Irish Centre
Manor Fields,
Bletchley,
MK2 2HX
This weekend we entertain AFC Rushden and Diamonds at Manor Fields. Their massive travelling support should give us our biggest home attendance since the Southern League days of the early nineties.
Come along and sample what should be a lively and raucous atmosphere and cheer the lads on to another cracking home performance....
See you there!!.......
Come along and sample what should be a lively and raucous atmosphere and cheer the lads on to another cracking home performance....
See you there!!.......
Just when you think we've bottomed out and it can't get any worse ................
I've been involved in football management for a good few years now and at a lower level than this but I have never experienced what happened to us over the last few days before. There is always a lot of moaning that we don't train enough, we put on a training session and invite extra coaches then 4 people turn up? that was from both squads and is totally unacceptable.
By midnight on Friday we had reached the astonishing number of 15 unavailable players for the trip to Bourne, thats 15 players unavailable from a squad of around 19. At 10am on Friday we only had 4 players and attempts to pull players in from the reserves were proving difficult.
What should have been a chance for us to move out of the bottom 2 at fellow strugglers Bourne had quickly descended into a battle just to get 11 players out and avoid a fine of around £300-500, sometimes you just have to take it on the chin and keep the club going, a 3 figure fine would not be good news for the club at all.
We owe a massive thank you to former Development Squad Manager Mike Ringer, without his help we would not have been able to put a side out, he managed to bring in 5 players at the eleventh hour which meant we could start the game with 11. Thanks also to James Cox and Lee Dawson who did actually come in from the reserves after their game was called off.
Things were that bad I even had to sign on myself and squeeze into a kit, not a pretty sight! I was the only sub and had to come on with about 20 minutes left due to Grant Burrows picking up a knock (it was his fourth match of the week due to MK College Elite Squad commitments).
The lads that did make themselves available did not disgrace themselves despite a poor result, most of them were 17/18 years old and hadn't played at this level before.
It was a game I desperately wanted to win but with 15 players out any team in this league would have been significantly weakened. I'm sure we will have lots more players available for next weeks home game and last night I heard that a few players who had left us earlier in the season were looking to come back.
It is hard work at times but it's our 130th anniversary next year and I honestly think it will be one to celebrate.
Dan Kingston
I've been involved in football management for a good few years now and at a lower level than this but I have never experienced what happened to us over the last few days before. There is always a lot of moaning that we don't train enough, we put on a training session and invite extra coaches then 4 people turn up? that was from both squads and is totally unacceptable.
By midnight on Friday we had reached the astonishing number of 15 unavailable players for the trip to Bourne, thats 15 players unavailable from a squad of around 19. At 10am on Friday we only had 4 players and attempts to pull players in from the reserves were proving difficult.
What should have been a chance for us to move out of the bottom 2 at fellow strugglers Bourne had quickly descended into a battle just to get 11 players out and avoid a fine of around £300-500, sometimes you just have to take it on the chin and keep the club going, a 3 figure fine would not be good news for the club at all.
We owe a massive thank you to former Development Squad Manager Mike Ringer, without his help we would not have been able to put a side out, he managed to bring in 5 players at the eleventh hour which meant we could start the game with 11. Thanks also to James Cox and Lee Dawson who did actually come in from the reserves after their game was called off.
Things were that bad I even had to sign on myself and squeeze into a kit, not a pretty sight! I was the only sub and had to come on with about 20 minutes left due to Grant Burrows picking up a knock (it was his fourth match of the week due to MK College Elite Squad commitments).
The lads that did make themselves available did not disgrace themselves despite a poor result, most of them were 17/18 years old and hadn't played at this level before.
It was a game I desperately wanted to win but with 15 players out any team in this league would have been significantly weakened. I'm sure we will have lots more players available for next weeks home game and last night I heard that a few players who had left us earlier in the season were looking to come back.
It is hard work at times but it's our 130th anniversary next year and I honestly think it will be one to celebrate.
Dan Kingston
Thanks to everyone who came to watch, it was good to get back to football after a difficult week.
Keeping it short, Burton Park came at us for 20 minutes but didn't score, we were comfortable from then onwards, 0-0 at halftime. Ben Shepherd lit the blue touch paper early in the 2nd half with a left foot smash into the roof of the net after a typical jinking run. Shortly after, an unfortunate BPW defender hooked one over his own keeper from 30 yards, he was being hassled by Ben (who claims the ball touched him on the way in) 2-0 and starting to look safer.
Ben Shepherd smacked in his 2nd (he says 3rd!) from 25 yards and Nick Bines got in on the act with a scissor kick, 4-0 and job done. Well done to all the lads, we were down to the bare bones again but they turned in a good performance.
We host Oadby Town next week, they are in the top 2 and strongly fancied for promotion, I don't think it will end 0-0 so will be worth a look. With 26 goals we are the highest scoring team outside the top 6 but with the against column showing 46 we've also conceded more than anyone. Should be plenty of goals then.
Dan Kingston
Keeping it short, Burton Park came at us for 20 minutes but didn't score, we were comfortable from then onwards, 0-0 at halftime. Ben Shepherd lit the blue touch paper early in the 2nd half with a left foot smash into the roof of the net after a typical jinking run. Shortly after, an unfortunate BPW defender hooked one over his own keeper from 30 yards, he was being hassled by Ben (who claims the ball touched him on the way in) 2-0 and starting to look safer.
Ben Shepherd smacked in his 2nd (he says 3rd!) from 25 yards and Nick Bines got in on the act with a scissor kick, 4-0 and job done. Well done to all the lads, we were down to the bare bones again but they turned in a good performance.
We host Oadby Town next week, they are in the top 2 and strongly fancied for promotion, I don't think it will end 0-0 so will be worth a look. With 26 goals we are the highest scoring team outside the top 6 but with the against column showing 46 we've also conceded more than anyone. Should be plenty of goals then.
Dan Kingston
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