Sunday, December 4 2011
Pioneer League U10
Buckland Athletic...4 Brixham United...1
A fine four-goal haul from Beck secured a win against a talented Brixham United side at Homers Heath on Sunday.
Buckland were without new goalkeeper Joseph, meaning Declan had to step into the line of fire between the sticks and put in a superb performance.
Jamie and Hamish lined up in defence, with Georgia, Harry, Joey and Beck completing the starting line-up.
Joey almost opened the scoring, firing narrowly over after a well-worked passing move, before Beck put the home side in front with a fine strike.
Almost immediately, Beck grabbed a second with a fantastic solo run and shot, before completing his hat-trick when Hamish, Joey and Harry combined to put him in to drill home and then adding a fourth with another unstoppable effort.
With Daniella taking over from Declan in goal at the break, and Daniel and Josh stepping into action, Buckland could have scored more.
Brixham were well in the game throughout, denied by the woodwork on several occasions, and by one astonishing goal-line block from Declan.
Buckland scorers: Beck 4
Friday, 9 December 2011
Friday, 2 December 2011
UP FOR THE CUP...
Sunday, November 27 2011
Pioneer League U10 Plate
Buckland Athletic...3 Newton Town...2
Buckland progressed to the next round of the plate competition after a thrilling win over Newton Town on Sunday.
Georgia showed her predatory instincts with Buckland's opener, and further pressure from the home side foced a Town player to turn the ball into his own net.
Harry added a third with a fine sliding finish at the far post to seal the win and keep Buckland on course for silverware.
Buckland scorers: Georgia, Harry, OG
Pioneer League U10 Plate
Buckland Athletic...3 Newton Town...2
Buckland progressed to the next round of the plate competition after a thrilling win over Newton Town on Sunday.
Georgia showed her predatory instincts with Buckland's opener, and further pressure from the home side foced a Town player to turn the ball into his own net.
Harry added a third with a fine sliding finish at the far post to seal the win and keep Buckland on course for silverware.
Buckland scorers: Georgia, Harry, OG
WATTS IT ALL ABOUT?
Sunday, November 20 2011
Pioneer League U10
WBB...3 Buckland Athletic...2
A fantastic double strike from Beck wasn't enough to prevent Buckland from going down to a 3-2 defeat at WBB.
Wattsies have proved to be something of a bogey side in recent times, and this time was no different as their strength and organisation prove to be too much for Buckland.
New keeper Joseph made a fine start between the sticks, and could do nothing to prevent any of the home side's three goals.
Buckland scorers: Beck 2
Pioneer League U10
WBB...3 Buckland Athletic...2
A fantastic double strike from Beck wasn't enough to prevent Buckland from going down to a 3-2 defeat at WBB.
Wattsies have proved to be something of a bogey side in recent times, and this time was no different as their strength and organisation prove to be too much for Buckland.
New keeper Joseph made a fine start between the sticks, and could do nothing to prevent any of the home side's three goals.
Buckland scorers: Beck 2
Friday, 18 November 2011
WELL DONE..
Sunday, November 12
Pioneer League Under 10
BUCKLAND ATHLETIC...4 WALDON..2
Buckland ended talented Waldon's unbeaten start to the league campaign with a well-deserved win on Sunday.
Georgia was first on the scoresheet for the home side, expertly finishing at the back post.
Josh pulled off some fine saves in an impressive performance, while Declan - putting in one of his best shifts yet for the club - and Jamie dealt expertly with the Waldon threat.
Joey and Harry controlled the centre of the park and both were unlucky not to get on the scoresheet, while Daniella make a big impact when she joined the action.
Beck hammered in the first of his double before Daniel notched his second in consecutive games with a cool side-foot finish.
Beck then grabbed the goal of the game with a powerful solo run and fine finish into the bottom corner to seal the win.
Buckland scorers: Beck 2, Georgia, Daniel
Pioneer League Under 10
BUCKLAND ATHLETIC...4 WALDON..2
Buckland ended talented Waldon's unbeaten start to the league campaign with a well-deserved win on Sunday.
Georgia was first on the scoresheet for the home side, expertly finishing at the back post.
Josh pulled off some fine saves in an impressive performance, while Declan - putting in one of his best shifts yet for the club - and Jamie dealt expertly with the Waldon threat.
Joey and Harry controlled the centre of the park and both were unlucky not to get on the scoresheet, while Daniella make a big impact when she joined the action.
Beck hammered in the first of his double before Daniel notched his second in consecutive games with a cool side-foot finish.
Beck then grabbed the goal of the game with a powerful solo run and fine finish into the bottom corner to seal the win.
Buckland scorers: Beck 2, Georgia, Daniel
ALL SQUARE...
Sunday November 6, 2011
Pioneer League U10
TOTNES & DARTINGTON...1 BUCKLAND ATHLETIC...1
Buckland secured a well-earned point in an excellent game at Dartington.
The visitors were boosted by Harry's return to action, although the future England captain started on the bench.
Jamie captained the side against his old friends, and his performance alongside Declan in defence, and some fine saves from goalkeeper Josh, went a long way to securing the draw.
Buckland's goal came when Daniel flashed in a fantastic near-post header from Harry's corner, but the draw was a fair result against a talented Totnes & Dartington side.
Buckland scorer: Daniel
Pioneer League U10
TOTNES & DARTINGTON...1 BUCKLAND ATHLETIC...1
Buckland secured a well-earned point in an excellent game at Dartington.
The visitors were boosted by Harry's return to action, although the future England captain started on the bench.
Jamie captained the side against his old friends, and his performance alongside Declan in defence, and some fine saves from goalkeeper Josh, went a long way to securing the draw.
Buckland's goal came when Daniel flashed in a fantastic near-post header from Harry's corner, but the draw was a fair result against a talented Totnes & Dartington side.
Buckland scorer: Daniel
Friday, 4 November 2011
HOME HEARTACHE...
Pioneer League U10, Sunday, October 30
Buckland Athletic U10...3
Stoke Gabriel...7
A strong Stoke Gabriel side inflicted a home defeat on Buckland Athletic in a compelling game at Homers Heath.
Buckland lined up in a new 3-3 formation with Beck joining Jamie and Declan at the back in front of goalkeeper Josh, Georgia, Hamish and Joey completing the line-up, with Dan and Daniella named as substitutes.
Georgia grabbed Buckland's first goal, a fantastic volleyed finish after Joey had hooked the ball in to her.
Beck then latched on to Joey's pass before drilling home an unstoppable shot for the home side's second.
And Daniella was on hand to slam in Buckland's third after Beck's effort had hit the post.
Despite Buckland's continued efforts to play passing football, Stoke proved too strong and ran out clear winners.
Buckland Athletic U10...3
Stoke Gabriel...7
A strong Stoke Gabriel side inflicted a home defeat on Buckland Athletic in a compelling game at Homers Heath.
Buckland lined up in a new 3-3 formation with Beck joining Jamie and Declan at the back in front of goalkeeper Josh, Georgia, Hamish and Joey completing the line-up, with Dan and Daniella named as substitutes.
Georgia grabbed Buckland's first goal, a fantastic volleyed finish after Joey had hooked the ball in to her.
Beck then latched on to Joey's pass before drilling home an unstoppable shot for the home side's second.
And Daniella was on hand to slam in Buckland's third after Beck's effort had hit the post.
Despite Buckland's continued efforts to play passing football, Stoke proved too strong and ran out clear winners.
Friday, 21 October 2011
COMING UP ROSES...
Sunday, October 16
Roselands...3 Buckland Athletic...4
Buckland returned to form with a deserved victory against a useful Roselands side at Paignton Community College on Sunday.
Playing on the 3G astro surface which has tended to bring the best out of the side, Buckland shook off the disappointment of the previous weekend's cup exit and immediately began to stretch Roselands with Beck in threatening mood, causing all sorts of problems as he held the ball up.
Even going a goal down did not knock Buckland out of their stride and they were soon on level terms when Joey smashed a half-volley into the top corner following a corner.
Roselands...3 Buckland Athletic...4
Buckland returned to form with a deserved victory against a useful Roselands side at Paignton Community College on Sunday.
Playing on the 3G astro surface which has tended to bring the best out of the side, Buckland shook off the disappointment of the previous weekend's cup exit and immediately began to stretch Roselands with Beck in threatening mood, causing all sorts of problems as he held the ball up.
Even going a goal down did not knock Buckland out of their stride and they were soon on level terms when Joey smashed a half-volley into the top corner following a corner.
Joey lashes in Buckland's first
And the visitors took the lead when Joey and Hamish combined to play their way through the Roselands midfield and defence before Hamish picked his spot with a great finish.
Hamish puts Buckland 2-1 up
Roselands fought back, but Josh was in fine form in goal, and Declan and Jamie marshalled the home side's attack well, keeping chances to a minimum.
Georgia's workrate on the left gave Buckland a regular outlet, and Daniel joined the fray as the visitors piled on the pressure.
Both Daniel's and Beck's persistence was rewarded when both hit the target to secure a good win and a much-needed confidence boost.
Joint manager Paul was delighted with the win. He said: "I'm sorry but I'm not talking to you anymore because you either completely misquote me or just make stuff up. I've had a chat with Sir Alex, who had a similar issue with Match of the Day, and he said I should just tell you to $%"* +@*."
Buckland scorers: Joey, Hamish, Daniel, Beck
Friday, 14 October 2011
CUP DREAM OVER FOR ANOTHER YEAR...
Sunday, October 9
Pioneer League Under-10 Cup
Buckland Athletic...0 WBB...3
Buckland suffered a disappointing cup exit at the hands of a committed WBB side at Homers Heath.
Wattsies took the lead through a freak goal when a cleatrance rebounded off a WBB player and sailed over Josh into the net.
And from that point on there was only ever going to be one winner as Buckland struggled to find their rhythm or their passing game.
Joint manager Darren was philosophical after the defeat. "We'll be concentrating on the league," he said.
Pioneer League Under-10 Cup
Buckland Athletic...0 WBB...3
Buckland suffered a disappointing cup exit at the hands of a committed WBB side at Homers Heath.
Wattsies took the lead through a freak goal when a cleatrance rebounded off a WBB player and sailed over Josh into the net.
And from that point on there was only ever going to be one winner as Buckland struggled to find their rhythm or their passing game.
Joint manager Darren was philosophical after the defeat. "We'll be concentrating on the league," he said.
Thursday, 6 October 2011
NO RUSSIAN LINESMAN REQUIRED...
Sunday, October 2 2011
Buckland Athletic...4
Newton Town Stripes...3
BUCKLAND came out on top in an end-to-end affair which a strong Town side will feel they should have taken something from.
With Harry off having trials for Barcelona, where he'd fit right in, Buckland shuffled the pack as Beck moved into the middle with Daniel coming in on the right.
An early injury to Jamie meant Hamish joined Declan in defence as Buckland set about trying to claim the points.
The game was marked by two controversial refereeing decisions with both sides being awarded goals the opposing sets of players were not convinced had crossed the line.
First, a long-range Town strike evaded the excellent Josh, struck the bar, rebounded off Josh's back and rolled towards the line.
The referee, who all right-thinking people agreed put in a faultless performance, was not going to award the goal, but then saw Buckland joint-manager Darren signalling that the ball had in fact gone in.
Just minutes later, Georgia grabbed her second of the game with a brilliant header, which clearly crossed the line despite Town protests.
Buckland rode their luck at times, with Declan and Hamish dealing with Town's pressure admirably and Josh pulling off some great saves.
And eventually, the home side were able to stretch their lead, a defender turning Joey's corner into his own net before Declan's long throw resulted in another goal off the head of a Town player.
Joint manager Darren was delighted with the hard-fought win, but was severely critical of the referee as he joined calls for the Pioneer League authorities to introduce goal-line technology after the double controversy.
"It's ridiculous that we don't have it," he said. "I'd forgotten that I wasn't actually reffing, and seeing isn't my strongest point, so I can't believe the ref actually listened to me and gave the goal for Town. It was a particularly poor decision, I thought.
"If we had like some kind of laser beam going across the goal and some other kind of electronic wizardry rigged up, the ref wouldn't have had to rely on my dubious advice and the win might have been more comfortable. I'll see what I can organise for next week."
Buckland scorers: Georgia 2, 2OGs
Buckland Athletic...4
Newton Town Stripes...3
BUCKLAND came out on top in an end-to-end affair which a strong Town side will feel they should have taken something from.
With Harry off having trials for Barcelona, where he'd fit right in, Buckland shuffled the pack as Beck moved into the middle with Daniel coming in on the right.
An early injury to Jamie meant Hamish joined Declan in defence as Buckland set about trying to claim the points.
The game was marked by two controversial refereeing decisions with both sides being awarded goals the opposing sets of players were not convinced had crossed the line.
First, a long-range Town strike evaded the excellent Josh, struck the bar, rebounded off Josh's back and rolled towards the line.
The referee, who all right-thinking people agreed put in a faultless performance, was not going to award the goal, but then saw Buckland joint-manager Darren signalling that the ball had in fact gone in.
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| The goalnet camera shows the Town effort did not actually cross the line... |
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| ...while there is clear photographic evidence that Georgia's header was a goal. |
And eventually, the home side were able to stretch their lead, a defender turning Joey's corner into his own net before Declan's long throw resulted in another goal off the head of a Town player.
Joint manager Darren was delighted with the hard-fought win, but was severely critical of the referee as he joined calls for the Pioneer League authorities to introduce goal-line technology after the double controversy.
"It's ridiculous that we don't have it," he said. "I'd forgotten that I wasn't actually reffing, and seeing isn't my strongest point, so I can't believe the ref actually listened to me and gave the goal for Town. It was a particularly poor decision, I thought.
"If we had like some kind of laser beam going across the goal and some other kind of electronic wizardry rigged up, the ref wouldn't have had to rely on my dubious advice and the win might have been more comfortable. I'll see what I can organise for next week."
Buckland scorers: Georgia 2, 2OGs
Thursday, 29 September 2011
NINE BELOW ZERO...
Sunday, September 25 2011
Pioneer League U10 Division One
NEWTON TOWN RED...0
BUCKLAND ATHLETIC...9
AFTER last week's cup sojourn, Buckland returned to league duties with a comprehensive win over a useful Newton Town side at Coach Road.
There was to be no hangover from Buckland's previous league fixture, the 7-1 defeat against Marldon, as the team produced their best performance of the season.
As ever, slick passing and fluid movement were the foundations of the win, but Buckland added extra steel to their game and earned the right to play their football by pressurising their opponents at every opportunity.
Beck opened the scoring with a fine finish, before Harry and Georgia both grabbed well-deserved hat-tricks. Once again Harry's finishing was of the highest order, and Georgia showed how lethal she can be in front of goal, particularly when she brilliantly converted Beck's pin-point cross after Joey had set him free down the right.
Declan and Jamie formed a largely impregnable barrier in defence, and on the rare occasions they were breached Josh - making his first appearance of the season in between the sticks - made some terrific saves to ensure Buckland recorded their first clean sheet of the season.
Beck finished in style to secure his second of the morning, and Joey completed the goal haul with a great finish high into the net to open his account for the campaign.
Joint manager Paul was delighted with the performance and the win, which he put down to the impending arrival of the team's smart new Adidas away kit.
"I think the players were all really motivated when I told them I had the new kit all sorted out, without any problems at all, and that's what spurred them on to victory," he said.
"I think people understand that I am something of a tactical mastermind, but they perhaps don't appreciate just how good I am at overseeing all the logistics behind the scenes as well, and they way I've organised the new kit with absolutely no mix-ups, mess-ups or delays from our excellent suppliers, is testament to that."
The new kit is expected to be ready for the start of the 2013/14 season.
Buckland scorers: Harry 3, Georgia 3, Beck 2, Joey
Pioneer League U10 Division One
NEWTON TOWN RED...0
BUCKLAND ATHLETIC...9
AFTER last week's cup sojourn, Buckland returned to league duties with a comprehensive win over a useful Newton Town side at Coach Road.
There was to be no hangover from Buckland's previous league fixture, the 7-1 defeat against Marldon, as the team produced their best performance of the season.
As ever, slick passing and fluid movement were the foundations of the win, but Buckland added extra steel to their game and earned the right to play their football by pressurising their opponents at every opportunity.
Beck opened the scoring with a fine finish, before Harry and Georgia both grabbed well-deserved hat-tricks. Once again Harry's finishing was of the highest order, and Georgia showed how lethal she can be in front of goal, particularly when she brilliantly converted Beck's pin-point cross after Joey had set him free down the right.
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| Georgia finishes brilliantly from Beck's cross |
Declan and Jamie formed a largely impregnable barrier in defence, and on the rare occasions they were breached Josh - making his first appearance of the season in between the sticks - made some terrific saves to ensure Buckland recorded their first clean sheet of the season.
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| Declan clears his lines |
Beck finished in style to secure his second of the morning, and Joey completed the goal haul with a great finish high into the net to open his account for the campaign.
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| Beck wheels away after lashing in his second of the day |
Joint manager Paul was delighted with the performance and the win, which he put down to the impending arrival of the team's smart new Adidas away kit.
"I think the players were all really motivated when I told them I had the new kit all sorted out, without any problems at all, and that's what spurred them on to victory," he said.
"I think people understand that I am something of a tactical mastermind, but they perhaps don't appreciate just how good I am at overseeing all the logistics behind the scenes as well, and they way I've organised the new kit with absolutely no mix-ups, mess-ups or delays from our excellent suppliers, is testament to that."
The new kit is expected to be ready for the start of the 2013/14 season.
Buckland scorers: Harry 3, Georgia 3, Beck 2, Joey
Thursday, 22 September 2011
OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS...
We are indebted to our very generous new sponsors, South West Highways, DG&JE Mills Plumbing (Declan and Isaac's grandma and grandad) and The Wolborough Inn, who have supported the team and enabled us to provide fantastic new matchday and training / away kit, and rainjackets.
As you know, we already have the home strip, and very smart it is too, and the Adidas gear should be with us very soon.
Thanks to all of our sponsors who help us to make Buckland Athletic THE team to play for...
As you know, we already have the home strip, and very smart it is too, and the Adidas gear should be with us very soon.
Thanks to all of our sponsors who help us to make Buckland Athletic THE team to play for...
THE ROAD TO WEMBLEY...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 2011
PIONEER LEAGUE U10 CUP
DAWLISH UTD...1
BUCKLAND ATHLETIC...3
BUCKLAND came through a potential banana skin of a fixture to book their place in the second round of the cup with a hard-earned 3-1 win at Dawlish on a rainy Sunday morning.
On a pitch that sloped in more dimensions than even Professor Brian Cox could get his massive brain around, Buckland still managed to play a passing game and took the lead when Joey nicked the ball in the Dawlish box to set up Harry, who finished with a magnificent strike from a narrow angle.
Dawlish fought back and despite goalkeeper Daniella's best efforts deservedly equalised.
Georgia almost extended Buckland's lead from Joey's exquisite through ball as the visitors came on strong.
Dawlish continued to press, but Declan, ably supported by Hamish and Jamie in defence, put in another commanding performance to keep the home side out.
After more Buckland pressure, Harry finally fired in a second, Daniel's clever run distracting the keeper who saw the ball flash past him into the far corner.
With Josh joining the attack, it was only a matter of time before Buckland grabbed a third, and it came from Beck, expertly converting high into the net.
PIONEER LEAGUE U10 CUP
DAWLISH UTD...1
BUCKLAND ATHLETIC...3
BUCKLAND came through a potential banana skin of a fixture to book their place in the second round of the cup with a hard-earned 3-1 win at Dawlish on a rainy Sunday morning.
On a pitch that sloped in more dimensions than even Professor Brian Cox could get his massive brain around, Buckland still managed to play a passing game and took the lead when Joey nicked the ball in the Dawlish box to set up Harry, who finished with a magnificent strike from a narrow angle.
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| Professor Brian Cox tries to weigh up the slope on the Dawlish pitch |
Georgia almost extended Buckland's lead from Joey's exquisite through ball as the visitors came on strong.
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After more Buckland pressure, Harry finally fired in a second, Daniel's clever run distracting the keeper who saw the ball flash past him into the far corner.
With Josh joining the attack, it was only a matter of time before Buckland grabbed a third, and it came from Beck, expertly converting high into the net.
Joint manager Darren was delighted with the win, which he put down to his influence on the team.
"Paul took last week's defeat hard, to be honest," he said. "I think he's been a bit rattled at his failure to get on the scoresheet for Massive Nights FC so I took charge and delivered the 'W'. We've got our sights set on Wembley now so I'm hoping we avoid the Liverpools, Chelseas, Man Uniteds and Marldons in the second round draw."
Buckland goals: Harry 2, Beck
Thursday, 15 September 2011
BIG IN LITHUANIA...
Since we launched this website in May, 2009, we've had the massive total of 2,976 hits, traffic stats which must have come close to breaking the internet at times.
Here's a somewhat surprising breakdown of where the people who have followed the fortunes of South Devon's finest young footballers come from... (for the hard of sight, you can click on it to make it bigger...)
So in a few years time when our kids are turning out for Wisła Kraków, Deportivo Cali or Pažanga Vilnius, you'll know how they got there...
Here's a somewhat surprising breakdown of where the people who have followed the fortunes of South Devon's finest young footballers come from... (for the hard of sight, you can click on it to make it bigger...)
So in a few years time when our kids are turning out for Wisła Kraków, Deportivo Cali or Pažanga Vilnius, you'll know how they got there...
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
AN ADMISSION OF DEFEAT...
Sunday, September 11 2011
Buckland Athletic...1
Marldon...7
BUCKLAND slumped to a rare home defeat at the hands of a talented and committed Marldon side on a grim morning at Homers Heath.
The home side were coasting after taking an early lead when Hamish stylishly finished after Harry's fantastic break down the right wing.
Some sensational goalkeeping denied Harry on a couple of occasions, but Marldon began to gain the upper hand and rattled in seven unanswered goals despite the team's best efforts.
Manager Paul insisted he felt a sense of deja-vu and had predicted the outcome in advance, Nostradamus-stylee.
"Everyone was raving about us last week after we beat Dartmouth but I wasn't convinced," he said. "We only won 13-2 so I don't know why everyone was getting excited.
"So basically, it means that I was right and everyone else was wrong. Go on, admit it. ADMIT IT!!!"
Buckland scorer: Hamish
Buckland Athletic...1
Marldon...7
BUCKLAND slumped to a rare home defeat at the hands of a talented and committed Marldon side on a grim morning at Homers Heath.
The home side were coasting after taking an early lead when Hamish stylishly finished after Harry's fantastic break down the right wing.
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| Georgia in full flight |
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| Buckland's square dancing team in action |
"Everyone was raving about us last week after we beat Dartmouth but I wasn't convinced," he said. "We only won 13-2 so I don't know why everyone was getting excited.
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| Paul takes consolation in the fact he was right after all |
"So basically, it means that I was right and everyone else was wrong. Go on, admit it. ADMIT IT!!!"
Buckland scorer: Hamish
Thursday, 8 September 2011
BULLARD'S BOOTS...
So what sparked Joey's return to form??? Could it have been the fact that he's now turning out in the same boots as those sported by official Buckland Athletic hero, and Joey's all-time favourite larker, Jimmy 'The Jimmer' Bullard???
A FINE START ON THE DART...
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 2011
PIONEER LEAGUE U10 DIVISON ONE
Dartmouth...2
Buckland Athletic...13
BUCKLAND opened their league campaign with an emphatic win at Dartmouth on Sunday.
After a disastrous pre-season campaign which left the club in crisis amid the traumas of a heavy home defeat at the hands of Stoke Gabriel, the non-arrival of the new playing kit and Feasby's continued failure to buy a pair of Copa Mundials, the pressure was on.
But the team handed the management duo a 'Get Out Of Jail Free' card with a stunning performance after the long drive south.
Georgia opened Buckland's account for the season, lashing in a long-range effort to put the visitors 1-0 up, and opening the floodgates in the process.
Joey was back to somewhere near his sparkling best and somehow came away without a goal despite launching more shots than a Libyan rebel.
Manager Paul was delighted with the manner of the victory, which he attributed to his own excellence.
"I felt the team was in danger of becoming over-confident in pre-season'" he said. "So I deliberately sent them out against Stoke Gabriel in a formation I knew would lose us the game. It was psychological warfare really, and as you can see it paid off today.
"I know there's been some speculation about my future, but I know what I'm doing. In fact only the other day, I heard someone on TalkSport describe me getting the Buckland job as the best managerial appointment since Sheriff Roscoe P Coltrane was put in charge of the police in Hazzard County, and you can't sat fairer than that. Yee-ha!"
Goals: Harry 5, Beck 3, Daniel 2, Georgia 2, Hamish 1.
PIONEER LEAGUE U10 DIVISON ONE
Dartmouth...2
Buckland Athletic...13
BUCKLAND opened their league campaign with an emphatic win at Dartmouth on Sunday.
After a disastrous pre-season campaign which left the club in crisis amid the traumas of a heavy home defeat at the hands of Stoke Gabriel, the non-arrival of the new playing kit and Feasby's continued failure to buy a pair of Copa Mundials, the pressure was on.
But the team handed the management duo a 'Get Out Of Jail Free' card with a stunning performance after the long drive south.
Georgia opened Buckland's account for the season, lashing in a long-range effort to put the visitors 1-0 up, and opening the floodgates in the process.
The goals came thick and fast, with Harry notching five, mostly run-of-the-mill strikes which flew into either top corner from seemingly impossible angles and distances. He's not bad, that lad.
Beck claimed his first hat-trick of the campaign, the pick of the bunch so sweetly struck that it just about vapourised the net.
Daniel bagged a brace, Georgia notched her second and Hamish was on target as the goals kept coming.
Dartmouth threatened only rarely, Jamie and Declan forming the equivalent of the Berlin Wall to keep the home side out, and even when Buckland's goal was threatened Daniella proved to be more than a match.
Manager Paul was delighted with the manner of the victory, which he attributed to his own excellence.
"I felt the team was in danger of becoming over-confident in pre-season'" he said. "So I deliberately sent them out against Stoke Gabriel in a formation I knew would lose us the game. It was psychological warfare really, and as you can see it paid off today.
"I know there's been some speculation about my future, but I know what I'm doing. In fact only the other day, I heard someone on TalkSport describe me getting the Buckland job as the best managerial appointment since Sheriff Roscoe P Coltrane was put in charge of the police in Hazzard County, and you can't sat fairer than that. Yee-ha!"
Goals: Harry 5, Beck 3, Daniel 2, Georgia 2, Hamish 1.
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