Buxton entertained their fans with an emphatic 7-1 home victory against Vanarama National League North strugglers Needham Market, Saturday October 26. Tommy Elliott scored his first hat-trick for the club.
The goals came from Elliott in the 10th, 34th and 39th minutes, Cian Coleman after 15 and 23 minutes, Connor Kirby 45+1 and Diego De Girolamo 87. Needham Market's loanee from Ipswich Town, Nico Valentine, scored a 26th minute consolation after a rare defensive lapse by the Bucks. Full Match Report HERE
Team manager John McGrath had made just one change from the starting side that took all three points at Chester in midweek. Fit again skipper Connor Kirby replaced Callum Leigh. Among the substitutes was new boy Mitch Rose, set to bring considerable experience to the squad. Signed from Mickleover, midfielder Rose, aged 30, counts the EFL's Rotherham United, Mansfield Town, Newport County, Grimsby Town and Notts County among previous clubs. He is the brother of former England international Danny Rose.
Hat-trick hero Tommy Elliott said the Bucks have a really good style of play. He commented: "We dominate possession in most games but we've often been hit on the break early on, then opponents sit in to deny us. We did the same to Chester on Tuesday and today, of course, we were rampant."
John McGrath added: "It was free flowing football this afternoon. The energy levels against Needham were fantastic, cheered on by our loyal fans. We created chance after chance and deserved all the goals."
The Bucks at Radcliffe on Tuesday, kick-off 7.45pm.
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