Buxton scored in the closing minutes of the home game against Leamington on Saturday August 10th, to start off the new season with three points. Ben Sault's excellent late strike (Pictured), added to Tommy Elliott's well-struck first half success, made it 2-1, much to the delight of a noisy and appreciative Tarmac Silverlands crowd of over 700.
The fans were introduced to a host of new faces for the Bucks, all of whom contributed well. Forward, Josh Ayres (signed on a month’s loan from Rotherham United) and former Tottenham Hotspur and Coventry City right-back Dermi Lusala are the latest additions to the youthful but energetic squad.
Particular praise must go to young centre-half Kieran Burton, strong and skilful, plus the performances of Ben Sault and Josh Popoola. Established favourites Tommy Elliott and skipper Connor Kirby had consistently fine games as well. Full Match Report HERE
John McGrath enjoyed his first league game as Bucks' team manager. He said: We were good and dominated the first half. Leamington dropped deep and relied on breakaways, which we expected, and it was closer in the second period, but the winning goal in stoppage time was just what we needed.
"We've got a good group of players and were well worth all the points. We've learned a lot today to help us as we move forward. The fantastic crowd gave the game a really good feel from start to finish. Our supporters inspired us to the win."
The Bucks are at home again this coming Saturday, with Farsley Celtic the visitors for a 3pm kick-off.
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