BTFC 0 - 2 Rothwell Corinthians

BTFC went into the game v Rothwell with 6 first team players missing, the day went from bad to worse when Mike Bell went off injured in the Robins goal to be replaced by substitute Paul Hull.
Later on in the game Wardell went off injured with a pulled groin, this was due to his foot getting stuck in a divit on the poor surface at the winslow centre.
Ieuan Riley played the majority of the game with a pulled thigh, and to add to the injury list Kyle Stimpson and Mark Gale could be out for a number of weeks due to foot injuries.
All in All it was a day to forget, and everything that could have gone wrong did go wrong! I can not fault the players for trying, they worked hard for each other, but at times lacked the final ball and pace going forward, I believe if we had a full squad available on the day we would have taken the points, but you can not manage so many players missing and the problems we accrued on the pitch.
lets move on quickly and hope we can raise a team for next weeks game away to Bourne F.C

Northampton Sileby Rangers 3 - 4 Buckingham Town ( Stimpson 2, Bannister, OG )


Kyle Stimpson score a dramatic Injury time winner to give the Robins all 3 points against Sileby Rangers.

Jimi Enefua gave Rangers the lead on the quarter hour, but Kyle Stimpson equalised four minutes later with a far post header from a Ben Shepherd corner.
Buckingham took a 34th minute lead after Shepherd hit the cross bar with a fierce shot only for the rebound to go straight to Rob Bannister to nestle the ball into the back of the net.
BTFC were forced into an early change as Chris Robson was poorly tackled and had to go to hospital due to a suspected broken ankle, Nick Bines replaced Robson.

Two minutes before the break, some indecision between Mike Bell and the defence allowed Enefua to get his second and both teams went in at 2-2

The second half was as entertaining as the first, but it was Sileby who went 3-2 up, Shaun Daly was allowed to much space and with out a challenge he shot past Mike Bell in the Buckingham goal.

A change was made and McCormick came on for Bannister and BTFC started to work on the Sileby defence to try and get the equaliser.
Then 18 minutes from time Wardell attacked from the right and crossed the ball in to the box only for Joe Rich to score an OG to bring the teams level at 3-3.
Then with a formation change allowing Stimpson to go up front BTFC really started to carve the Sileby defence apart, McCormick, Bines and Stimpson all came close, and in the third minute of stoppage time Stimpson shot hard and low to get the dramatic late winner to the delight of the players.

Bell, Jakub, Cross, Diamond, Stimpson (Phillips)Lee, Riley, Shepherd, Robson ( Bines)
Bannister ( McCormick) Wardell.

First Team

14/01/12 Sileby Rangers Away
21/01/12 Whitworths Home
28/01/12 Rothwell Corinthians Home
04/02/12 Bourne Town Away
11/02/12 Harborough Town Home
18/02/12 Rushden and Higham Away
25/02/12 Rushden and Higham Home

Away matches kick off - 3-00 pm
Home matches kick off - 2-00 pm


Reserves

14/01/12 Gt Linford Away
21/01/12 Southcott RA Away

All matches kick off 2-00 pm.

Saturday, 07 January 2012
Buckingham Town 1 Eynesbury Rovers 1

James Wardell took 5 minutes to secure a draw on Saturday against Eynesbury F.C

BTFC started the game the brighter of the two teams and started to dominate possession in the early stages, but found it difficult to break down the Eynesbury defence.
Rob Bannister came close with a header after Chris Robsons cross, but with the amount of possession BTFC had, it was hard to believe they didn't get rewards by scoring.

The players were aware that the second half would open up and Eynesbury would come out of the traps and start to up their game and tempo.
BTFC had to make an early change as Graham Sands came off with a groin injury and replaced by Ieuan Riley and Chris Robson would only last a further 20 minutes due to illness.
Then the goal came, Robson got caught on the ball in the centre of midfield and Eynesbury's leading scorer Lee Bassett put his side in front after 55 minutes.
A change was made and Stimpson made way for wardell and on the 71st minute Wardell worked himself a goal, showing desire and a willingness to not loose the ball in the box, he tackled his way through 3 defenders and slipped the ball passed the Eynesbury keeper.

M Bines, Cross, Gale, Diamond, Jakub, Sands, ( Riley) Robson ( Phillips) N Bines, Shepherd, Stimpson ( Wardell ) Bannister

All in all 1 -1 was a fare result, I was disappointed that with so much possession in the first half we did not create enough chances and secure a couple of goals.
The last 2 games it has been our errors that have gifted teams goals, players have been made aware of this and need to remember that over playing the ball in certain areas can cause problems.
lets hope theses players have noticed the mistakes, hold their hands up and learn from the mistakes.

Buckingham Town lost their Chroma Sports & Trophies UCL, Division 1 local derby clash at Olney 2-3 this afternoon. The Robins took the lead through Ben Shepherd on 50 minutes but the home side fought back and scored twice to take the lead. Graham Sands equalised for Kit Bamber's side but it was Olney who were awarded a penalty five minutes from time, which they converted, to take all the points at East Street.
Team: M Bines, Diamond, Stimpson, Gale, Kasprzyk, Riley (Cross), Sands, Lee (Bannister), Shepherd, N.Bines, Robson

Sat 31st Dec: Goals by Chris Robson and Kyle Stimpson gave Buckingham Town a 2-0 victory over Wootton Blue Cross in the Chroma Sports & Trophies League, Division 1 this afternoon. Kit Bamber's side enjoyed large spells of possession on a sunny afternoon at the Winslow Centre and it came as no surprise when they took the lead on 24 minutes. The Robins battled for the ball on their left hand side and, as the ball ballooned in the air, ROBSON capitalised on the two visiting defenders uncertainty before shooting low past the Blue Cross goalkeeper. The Robins emerged from half-time and continued where they left off in the first period. Any attempts to progress by Blue Cross was snubbed out by the Robins' centre back Mark Gale, who was excellent at the heart of the home defence along with Pat Diamond. Bamber's side put the game beyond reach when STIMPSON headed home at the far post midway through the second half. Near the end Jakub Kaspryzk had a great run which saw him bend his shot just past the far upright. It was, in truth, an easy three points for Town ahead of their trip to Olney on Monday.

N.Bines, Cross, Kaspryzk, Diamond, Gale, Shepherd (N.Bines), Riley, Sands, Robson (Hull), Stimpson, Bannister (McCormick).

Mon 26th Dec: Chroma Sports & Trophies League, Division 1 leaders Bugbrooke ran out 3-1 winners against Buckingham Town on a windy afternoon at the Winslow Centre. Kit Bamber's side were missing James Wardell, Jakub Kasprzyk and Ben Shepherd for their Boxing Day encounter. It was the visitors who started brightly and kept the Robins in their own half for the opening exchanges. The league leaders took the lead after 21 minutes when a slip by the home defence saw Bugbrooke capitalise on the mistake with Allen scoring. Rob Bannister had a shot saved while the Robins defence went into the break having battled well for the first period. Bamber opted to replace Daryl Phillips with Ieuan Riley coming into the centre of midfield, Chris Robson moving to the right of the midfield four and Paul Hull moving to the left back berth. The Robins got off to the worst possible second half start as Bugbrooke doubled their advantage in the 47th minute when Bradshaw netted for the visitors. The home side battled back into the game and it was Bannister who was on hand to tap in from seven yards after a first time left wing cross from Kyle Stimpson. Hull had a fantastic 60-yard run from left back through the middle before his shot was blocked 18 yards out. With the Robins pushing for an equaliser it was the Bugbrooke substitute Worley who latched onto a ball and smashed an empathic strike past Mike Bell in the Robins goal to give his side all three points.
Robins: Bell, Cross, Phillips (Riley), Diamond, Gale, Robson, N.Bines, Lee (Sands), Bannister, Stimpson, Hull

Happy New Year to all fans, players and officials of BTFC.

I have been pleased to see see a good reaction from the boys after the 1-1 draw with Rothwell Town (Under 16s!!) Lets be honest, we created enough chances to win 2 games that day!

A good win against Chenecks away, an absolute mauling of Bourne at home and a good win against Olney's bogey team Wootton yesterday stand the team in good stead for 2012. Bugbrooke aren't all that but I didn't see the game personally.

I still miss the job at BTFC like you wouldn't believe but Mrs K reads this website so I have to be careful (Love you dear x). The next fixture throws up some interest for a number of reasons, I've openly criticised their Manager Neil Griffiths in the past but underneath it all he is just a passionate football person doing what he knows best which has led to former Robins flying the nest but we shouldn't hate him for that. I can only speak from experience but Geoff Baffo and Jared Cunniff both gave me their all for the last 12 games of last season and were a credit to themselves during that period, I believe that if I had been stronger and stuck to my guns they both would still be wearing the red of BTFC tomorrow but thats another story.

Olney are not title contenders, they are not even promotion contenders any more and if I was taking the field against them tomorrow I would fancy my chances of 3 points, puff your chests out boys, give it your all and you'll win comfortably.

See you soon

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.

So I was sat in the Ford Meadow Club early in 2010 being interviewed for the First Team Manager's job by the Chairman and another committee member. I'.m outlining my plans should I be the successful applicant and taking in the surroundings, wow! I could feel the history in there, what a football venue- how could you not fall in love with the old place? Anyway, as I'm searching for the right words to impress my interviewers I suddenly became aware of a colourful looking gent who appeared out of nowhere, cleaning tabletops and generally finding tasks to do within ear shot of the meeting!

I soon realised that the colourful gent showing a big interest in my meeting was in fact Eddie Cole, the best supporter and volunteer any football club could wish for. Eddie was not looking for perfection on the pitch, his only wish was that for anyone who pulled on the Robins shirt to give their absolute all for the Buckingham Town cause, something which Eddie did every week come rain or shine.

Managers and players come and go but fans and volunteers are the essence of any football club, Eddie- I salute you.

After last weeks draw Buckingham changed their fortunes and put in a honest team display against ON Chenecks F.C
BTFC welcomed Nick Bines and James wardell back in attacking roles but were missing Ieuan Riley ( suspended) and Chris Robson.
The first 10 minutes was not the best viewing and it took some time for Buckingham to get going, but as the half progressed the players became more relaxed and got into their stride.
Kyle Stimpson and James Wardell were using their pace to open up the defence and this gave more opportunities for the midfield to create chances and shots on goal.
The Chenecks keeper pulled off a reaction save from Ben Shepherd who hit the ball with some venom from 20 yards and Wardell Came close from short range.
Cory Lee and Graham Sands were working well in the centre of midfield, showing that not only technically good on the ball they can work hard in their respective positions and graft for the team.
The defence of Cross, Gale, Diamond and Jakub were working well on their shape with Mike bell only having to make a couple of half chance saves during the half.

The team came out after the break with more desire and a willingness to up their work rate for each other, for 20 minutes in the second half dominated the hosts.
Wardell again came close with a left foot shot, and with Stimpson and Bines adding to the chances it was only going to be time before BTFC would get the important first goal.
The goal came on 62 minutes, with Nick Bines crossing deep from a corner and Kyle Stimpson reacting to put the ball in the back of the net.
Chenecks came at Buckingham again and Mike Bell pulled off a fantastic save from a free kick to keep the score at 0-1.
BTFC were digging deep and really started to open the game up and Bines again came close on 78 minutes with a side foot shot after a superb counter attack.
The final goal came on 88 minutes when Nick Bines picked the ball up 25 yrds from the Chenecks goal, rounded 2 defenders and as the ball bobbled up, he created a superb chance for himself buy lobbing the keeper with the outside of his left boot! an outstanding individual goal and was appreciated by every BTFC player.

Final Score ON Chenecks 0 - 2 BTFC (Stimpson, Bines)

The players performed well on the day, and I could see that they wanted to prove a point, the work ethic in the second half especially was 100%.
I will always make players aware that upping their work rate in games will sometime get you more rewards that ability and if the players want to keep progressing they can take this game as a stepping stone showing that we can get our hands dirty and will always have the individual ability in the team to create chances.
It was also nice to see the team throwing their bodies in the way of the balls and backing each other up.
a clean sheet is also important for the team as a whole and Mike Bell our Goal keeper.
Well done lads!

Good Evening everyone. It is with great sadness that I must let you all know of the passing of Eddie Coles. Eddie was one of the great Buckingham Town characters and had been associated with the Robins for many, many years and was unmistakable thanks to his colourful appearance!

You could always rely on Eddie, ask him to help with something and it was as good as done and he could often be found at Ford Meadow helping with the upkeep of the place. I wouldnt like to guess how many hours he put into Buckingham Town over the years.

We at Buckingham Town wish to offer our heartfelt condolances to Eddies family and friends, we share your loss. A good friend, good man and a Robin through and through. He will be greatly missed.

Diss Town F.C 1 - 0 Buckingham Town F.C

Fist of all I would like to thank Diss Town F.C for their superb hospitality and would like to also add what a fantastic place it was to play football.
The facilities and pitch was something we as a Club at Buckingham need to work towards.

The game .. well what can I say, utter disappointment for the players and all that came to watch the game, we left the ground thinking how was that goal allowed and felt shocked that the game was won in those circumstances.
As you can see Diss got the victory and I can't really add much more to it!
The goal came on 87 minutes, the assistant referee raised his flag for offside, and with the referee not seeing this, he continued with play, the ball found the back off the net and the ref instantly went over to the linesman, I felt confidant in myself the goal would not be awarded and everyone including Diss knew that it was offside in the first phase of play, but the referee over ruled the off side and allowed the goal to stand.
BTFC had chances though to be 1 or 2 up in the first half and it was those missed chances that we will regret.
The team put in a good shift and were unlucky.
The first half performance was better than the second but we knew that it was not going to be easy and I could See the players were trying their best to get something out of the game.
We walk away from the vase with a" WHAT IF " and shocked!


M Bines, Bannister, Phillips, Stimpson, Jakub, Riley, Sands, Wardell, N Bines,
Lee (Shepherd) Robson ( Hull ) Not used - Cross

BTFC entertained Northampton Sileby Rangers in only the second home league game of the season and managed to get a 3-2 victory.
The game set off and both teams were trying to settle on what was a very poor pitch!! this at times really did not help Buckingham's passing game and at times frustrated the players.
The opener was created and scored by James Wardell, he cut in from the right handside, and volleyed from 18 yrds with the outside of his left foot, the ball flew past the Seilby Keeper into the back of the net, it was a well taken goal and gave Wardell 7 goals in 11 appearances. The game was starting to open up and Buckingham started to control certain area's of the pitch, but at times were losing their shape that could have caused a few problems, but Matt Bines didn't really get tested in the BTFC goal and the teams went in at 1-0
The second half was a mixed affair, Sileby had to step up their game and for a 15 minute period put BTFC players under pressure.
A change was needed and Kyle Stimpson made way for Chris Robson and it was Robsons hold up play and perfect pass that gave the opportunity for Ben Shepherd to score his first league goal of the season to make it 2-0
Sileby didn't give up and kept knocking on the door of the BTFC defence and managed to get a goal back on the counter attack.
Nick Bines was then introduced from the bench and within 10 minutes got Buckingham's third goal of the afternoon, Bines used his pace and exploited the Sileby right back and managed to hit a perfect shot that ended up hitting the post!! - the rebound was picked up by Bines himself who didn't hesitate on his second go and fired home a well taken goal
1 minute from time Sileby were awarded a penalty for a push this was to the amazement of the BTFC players.
Matt Bines then came into his own and showed why he is so important to this team, Bines dived to his left and made a superb save only for the rebound to go to a Sileby player who shot from 5 yards only for Bines to make another superb save but it was the further rebound that fell to Sileby player who put the ball in the back of the net
The ref blew the whistle for full time and the 3 points were gained.

All in all it was not a great performance, and at times we lost our shape but saying that we set out to get 3 points and that is what we achieved.

Just a quick point to make, I really appreciate people coming to watch us play and enjoy seeing the support for the team, but at times we get so much negative feedback from spectators this frustrates me as a manager. We rarely get praised for wins, but get so many negative comments when we lose!
I believe supporters are their to SUPPORT and should be positive at all times to help this new team progress. Put it into perspective, if someone was shouting at you in a negative way how would you react!!

We need to realise some of theses players are in their early 20's and we are trying to develop them individually and as a team, so positivity is key to this, and I would like that to come from all parties including the supporters.
Kit
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Saturday 19th November 2011
Pick up at Total Garage Buckingham, Leave 10.30am
Pick Up at TBA in Milton Keynes, Leave 11.00am

£10.00 each we have a short supply and it will be on a strictly first come basis.

Please contact Darren to book tickets.

Buckingham Town 4-0 Stony Stratford Town
Buckingham Town progressed through to the Semi Final of the Buckingham Charity Cup with a comprehensive victory at Stony Stratford. Leading 3-1 from the 1st leg, James Wardell, the Robins Skipper on the night, put his side In front after 10 minutes with a pint point header from a Nick Bines Corner, this in effect killed the tie and it was only going to get worse for Stony.

Cory Lee, who came on at half time took 3 minutes to score his comeback goal with a near post header, to increased Town's lead.
Kyle Stimpson got the 3rd on the night, receiving the ball in the box and calmly lifted it over the home 'keeper before rolling the ball into the back of the net. Stimpson was then fouled on the edge of the area and it was Graham Sands who converted from the spot, to make it 4-0 nil on the night and 7-1 on Agg.
Buckingham will now play Banbury United in the Semi Final, who lead Winslow United 7-0 from the 1st leg.
M.Bines, Phillips, Menday, Diamond, Hull, Shepherd, Sands, Riley, N.Bines, Wardell, Stimpson. Subs all used -Whitmore, Baldwin and Lee.

A pleasing result on the night and the team performed very well over the 2 legs. Scoring 7 goals and only conceding 1
Having some of the defence back for this tie was important but we still have some long term injuries and will need to shuffle things about again over the next few weeks.

Sat 22nd Oct: Buckingham Town came away from Elmfields Gate with a place in the next round of the FA Vase after defeating Winslow United 5-2 this afternoon in front of a large crowd. On a bright sunny but cold October afternoon it was the home side who drew first blood when a defensive error saw Phil Martin gifted the ball only to be brought crashing to the ground by Robins keeper Matt Bines. Referee David Jarrett had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Martin picked himself up and calmly slotted home after 16 minutes. Winslow's lead lasted just three minutes as a long cross-field pass by Kyle Stimpson found James Wardell, who ran through to shoot past Paul Bowley.
Leo Brooks came off for the home side with injury to be replaced by Mark Holman. The game finished level at the break. In the 50th minute, Stimpson latched on to a ball with the Winslow defence exposed and unleashed a powerful shot to put the visitors into the lead.
The Robins Club Captain Chris Robson battled through the United defence on 62 minutes and lobbed the advancing Bowley to net Kit Bamber's side's third. United battled back five minutes later as Mark Holman was on hand to side foot home after Simon King battled hard to win the ball in the visitor's box before crossing. As United pushed for an equaliser it was the visitors who increased their two-goal advantage when Wardell netted his second in the 83rd minute before Ben Shepherd's long range shot ended up in the back of the net in the 89th minute.


Winslow Utd: Bowley, Tarrant, Wiffin, Ainger, Heywood, Brown (Setterfield), Butler, L.Brooks (Holman), King, Martin, Dawson (M.Brooks).
Buckingham Town: M.Bines, Menday, Phillips (Shepherd), Gale, Kasprzyk, Sands, Wardell, Diamond, Robson (Ross), Stimpson, N.Bines (Riley).

Winslow United F.C. 2 - 5 Buckingham Town F.C.

The build up for the game over the last few weeks was noticed and both clubs were looking forward to this mouth watering tie.
An impressive crowd of over 200 watched a very entertaining derby game and would have been thoroughly entertained.

I'm not going to right a full match report on this game as I believe we had every Robins fan watching and I was really pleased with the support you all offered to the club on the day.
I have kept quiet over the way Winslow have conducted themselves off the pitch and that is not my concern, the concern for myself and this team was to put a professional performance on and show maturity and responsibility on the pitch.
The players did not need any incentive to win this game, and the way they went about their duties as a team was justified, the confidence was within the players and it showed when James Wardell walked into the changing room before the game and told me he will get a brace today!!
I can start picking players out with individual performances and wanted to make a point about Mark Gale our centre back, he played through the pain barrier for this game due to his achilles problems and we would all like to thank him for that.
The victory was sweet and lets say worth it!! .
Well done to all involved in the club,the players,supporters and the management team.


The BTFC goals came from Wardell (18) Stimpson (53) Robbo (64) Wardell (85) Shepherd (89)

Buckingham Town: M.Bines, Menday, Phillips (Ross), Gale, Kasprzyk Sands, Wardell
Diamond, Robson (Shepherd), Stimpson, N.Bines(Riley).

Click the link below for Great Linford FC's take on their game against our development side last Saturday.

I particularly like the last paragraph

http://www.clubwebsite.co.uk/greatlinfordadultsfc/221189/Matches/report

Buckingham went into the game full of confidence after the good start to the season, and with a further 2 weeks off league duties, we needed to get the 3 points to keep us mid table.
The only concerns we had were Cory Lee (ankle) & James Wardell (away) missing,so Daley Cross was drafted in from the development team.
BTFC again started bright and were quick to take the game and tempo to BPW, and the pressure paid off with Pat Diamond in a more advanced position,slotting home after minutes.

The pressure was now on BPW and Buckingham took control of the game and were a class apart with some very good interchange and movement.
The second came on 26 minutes when Kyle Stimpson made a perfect run behind the defenders, this made the BPW keeper advance and Stimpson chipped the ball into the back of the net.

The half developed and Buckingham created and controlled, but 5 minutes from half time we lost the ball in the midfield and did not adjust our team position to stop BPW getting an important goal.
The Second half
BPW scored a further 2 goals one of these was a foul on Buckingham?s Keeper Matt Bines, but the referee did not blow and the goal was awarded, the game was open and both teams were pushing hard but Buckingham did not pass the ball as they did in the first half and that let BPW at times take control of the game.
The final nail in the coffin was 10 Minutes from time when Jakub Kasprzyk got a second yellow and was asked to walk by the referee.

Final Score BPW 3-2 BTFC
We needed to show maturity and responsibility, and at times in the second half the team as a whole did not offer this, This was harsh lesson in football and we live and learn . I believe that all the players understand this and they accept that the second half performance was not acceptable and to the standard we want to play as a team.
I would also like to add on a positive note that this team are a credit to football and when we play to our team strengths we are one hell of a good footballing side.
Thanks again to all BTFC fans that came to the game and were entertained!

I was at the Stony Stratford match last night and looking around the ground was impressed by the diversity of support there for Buckingham Town. It was good to see Lucy there along with a few of the other stalwarts from the clubs past. At the other end of the scale there was a good turnout of young players from this seasons development team, taking an interest in their future and checking out the standard to aim for! In between we had current committee members, sponsors and old as well as new supporters. All there in a common cause.

Buckingham Town Football Club was, as always, well supported and with the players doing the business on the pitch consistantly, a positive future is achievable.

Stony Stratford 1-3 BTFC
The players are more than aware that we are not just in this competition to make the numbers up, we are in competitions to win, and last nights performance showed that.
The squad was used, and it gave us the opportunity to rest 3 players due to injuries, so in came Daryl Phillips and Daley Cross from the development team.
BTFC got off to an impressive start with James Wardell
finding the back of the net after 3 minutes, and then Kyle Stimpson made it 0-2 after 8 minutes with what could be described as a wonder goal!!
Stony to their credit got a goal back after 15 minutes with a Strike from outside the box, but BTFC had more than enough possession and should have found the back of the net a further 2-3 times.
The second half showed more ball retention by Buckingham and they were moving the ball quicker and creating more space for the attacking players.
It also gave me the opportunity to move players around and use all 3 substitutes, and to me that is important to the squad.
The third goal came after Kyle Stimpson reacted well, and latched onto a sloppy back pass from a Stony defender, Stimpson went to round the keeper who brought him down in the box for a BTFC penalty. yellow card for the keeper and Graham Sands
slotted home the perfect penalty.
Another turning point in this game was when Stony were given a penalty 5 minutes from time but Matt Bines again helped his team mates out and pulled of a fantastic save.



The players and squad are developing well and I can not praise them enough for the work ethic and football they are playing.
lets all keep our feet on the ground and take each game as it comes and continue this unbeaten streak.

Just a reminder to anyone going to Marsh Gibbon to watch the development team this coming weekend in the interdivisional cup, kick off is at 2-00 pm. Extra time and penalties if required!

Well, I guess it was inevitible really. The Winslow Derby in the first round proper of the FA Vase.

We will make the 0.5 mile, 1 minute journey from our Winslow Centre base to Winslow United's ground for what is sure to be a thrilling cup tie. Could this be the shortest distance ever travelled for a Vase tie?

I personally have a huge amount of respect for Winslow Utd's setup. Damian Wiffin and Spike Marsden are great guys and are doing a great job trying to get Winslow Utd back up there in South Mids football.

The pair of them have both been adversaries of mine in the past, I have interesting memories of a very combative Spike Marsden in his Padbury Utd days and two of my greatest victories at Deanshanger Athletic came against Damian Wiffin's all conquering Steeple Claydon side.

It will be a great occasion and we need to get the whole town involved.

See you there.

What a great day for BTFC today a rare reward in what has been a difficult time. Well done to Kit, Neil, the rest of the management team and of course the players for an outstanding result.

I can't wait to see who we get next!

It feels like things are on the up again with positive reports coming back from the development side too. One of many positives from the development side was the performance of 16 year old Zac Wade in goal, a player recommended to me by Pete Riches- Thanks Pete, sounds like young Zac will be a real find for us.

Thanks to Ross Baldwin for taking the development side and of course big thanks to Eddie for getting the facility at Brackley Leisure Centre ready (amid some hostilities from the locals!)

Onwards and upwards.

See you soon.