Fixture / Date:

Burham Reserves FC v Langley & Chart FC (11-11-07)

Result:

3 - 0

Squad:

Ross Miller, Stewart Nicol, Trevor Jarrett, Dan Rowe, Nick Hill, Ian Jones, Tim Brett Barry Hill, Andy Hunter, Callum Riglesford, Dean Walker

Subs

Ben Hughes, Tim Horn, Will Riglesford

Goal Scorers: 

Andy Hunter (3)

Man of the Match:

Andy Hunter

 

Burham were hoping to reproduce the form shown in the last round of this cup when they knocked out higher league opposition. The game started brightly, but with only six minutes played, the game was stopped for 45 minutes after a Langley player went down and needed assistance from a Paramedic. Once play resumed, Burham looked to take advantage of the extra man, both Dan Rowe and Ian Jones were booked early on, but Burham went in at half time one goal in the lead, courtesy of Andy Hunter.  Burham completely dominated the second half, Ben Hughes produced a great performance in the centre of midfield.  Barry Hill and Callum Riglesford continued causing problems down both wings, and it paid off when Callum Riglesford carved out his second assist of the day to supply Andy Hunter with his second. The game was fairly safe, but both teams knew the next goal could change the mood, players were getting nervous and Ian Jones picked up another yellow and was sent from the field of play.  Fortunately for him the next goal went Burham’s way, Barry Hill chased a seemingly lost ball and pulled it back to Andy Hunter on the edge of the box who calmly smashed home to complete his first Hatrick for the club.  Burham were enjoying themselves, and saw the game out to win 3 - 0 three nil, with Ross Miller finally earning his and the Reserves well deserved first Clean sheet.  Burham were into the quarter final.

 

 

Fixture / Date:

Wateringbury FC v Burham Reserves FC (04-11-07)

Result:

2 - 4

Squad:

Ross Miller, Will Riglesford, Tim Horn, Dan Rowe, Nick Hill, Barry Hill, Aaron Dean, Ian Jones, Andy Hunter, Callum Riglesford, Dean Walker

Subs

Stewart Nicol

Goal Scorers: 

Andy Hunter (2), Dean Walker (2)

Man of the Match:

Ian Jones

 

After Burham’s first consecutive defeats in their previous two games, they knew a win was vital to get back on track. It wasn’t going to plan when in the first minute Wateringbury took the lead with a good goal from outside the box. It turned out to be the only chance they created that half, with Burham laying siege to the oppositions goal.  It looked as though it was Deja Vu from last week, as again the strikers failed to finish off some good moves with a goal. The second half started with Burham still trailing by a single goal, and it continued much the same as the first half. With about twenty minutes to go, Barry Hill took the ball on the half way line, raced on and skipped passed the last defender into the area, and dragged the ball back to the edge of the box where Andy Hunter stroked home the equaliser. There was relief all around, and a feeling that the flood-gates would open. Within 30 seconds Callum Riglesford took a quick throw in over the defenders heads which Dean Walker used his strength to power through and score Burham’s second. Burham were rampant and enjoying them selves, Ian Jones was running the mid-field and had the game in control. Another great through ball by Barry Hill saw Andy Hunter race through and smash a half volley home to make the game safe.  By now, the strikers were confident, and possibly the best move of the game was a great cross by Andy Hunter met by Dean Walker on the edge of the box with a thumping unstoppable volley into the far corner.  Burham had found their feet again and got back to winning ways, but the score line changed when Dan Rowe conceded a penalty which was converted with the last kick of the game.

 

 

Fixture / Date:

Burham Reserves FC v Marden Minors FC (21-10-07)

Result:

1 - 2

Squad:

Ross Miller, Stewart Nicol, Trevor Jarrett, Dan Rowe, Nick Hill, Aaron Dean, Ian Jones, Barry Hill, Tim Brett, Andy Hunter, Callum Riglesford

Subs

Dean Walker, Tim Horn, Ben Hughes, Kushal Vadhia, Will Riglesford

Goal Scorers: 

Andy Hunter

Man of the Match:

Callum Riglesford

 

After the impressive win over 1st division opposition last week, Burham were confident going into this game, but knew it was not going to be easy against the league leaders.  Burham started brightly, looked solid at the back and were creating chances at the other end. Their hard work paid off when Tim Brett beat the right back to a loose ball and placed a great ball into the area for a simple tap in by top scorer Andy Hunter.  Burham continued to press for the killer second goal, but the away keeper made several great saves to keep Marden in the game.  Burham were made to pay for missed chances when Marden equalised, and suddenly gained a bit of confidence.  Burham responded well and looked the more likely team to score a winner, but with about ten minutes to go, Marden took a shot from outside the box, that looped over Ross Miller and into the far corner.  Burham battled hard and tried and tried, but the ball simply would not go in. The score remained 2-1 to Marden, but Burham certainly did not deserve to lose this game.

 

 

Fixture / Date:

Park Royal Reserves FC v Burham Reserves FC (14-10-07)

Result:

1 - 3

Squad:

Ross Miller, Stewart Nicol, Trevor Jarrett, Dan Rowe, Nick Hill, Aaron Dean, Ian Jones, Barry Hill, Tim Horn, Andy Hunter, Callum Riglesford

Subs

Tim Brett, Ben Hughes

Goal Scorers: 

Andy Hunter, Callum Riglesford, Barry Hill

Man of the Match:

Aaron Dean

 

Graham Shirley was again forced to make changes to the team due to absentees and the suspension of Ben Rogers.  He could however, call on Barry Hill after three weeks out with an ankle injury.  Burham knew it was going to be a tough game against 1st Division opposition, but after two great wins, confidence and belief were at a high. Burham started brightly, and were creating chance after chance, and were most definitely the better team. Daniel Rowe stepped in at Centre back in the absence of Ben Rogers, and showed how versatile he is with an outstanding performance along side the ever reliable Trevor Jarret.  Aaron Dean moved into Central Midfield with Ian Jones, and this new partnership controlled the game, carving the opposition defence with countless through balls.  Burham deserved the 2-1 lead at half time thanks to goals from Andy Hunter (now scored 6 in 5) and Callum Riglesford, with both goals set-up by Tim Horn.  The opposition goal came after Stewart Nicol, had tripped the opposition in the box, and the penalty was put beyond Ross Miller, who really did deserve his, and the teams first clean sheet.  It will come. The second half continued much the same, but Burham could not get that killer third goal.  With time pressing on, both teams knew the next goal could decide the match, but with about 15 minutes left, Man of the Match Aaron Dean threaded a great ball through to Barry Hill to run onto and beat the last man and stroke the ball beyond the keeper into the bottom corner. Burham looked solid at the back all game and continued to the final whistle and saw the game out.

 

 

Fixture / Date:

Exel FC v Burham Reserves FC (30-09-07)

Result:

1 - 5

Squad:

Ross Miller, Stewart Nicol, Trevor Jarrett, Ben Rogers, Will Riglesford, Aaron Dean, Ian Jones, Dan Rowe, Tim Horn, Andy Hunter, Callum Riglesford

Subs

Dean Walker, Tim Brett, Ben Hughes

Goal Scorers: 

Andy Hunter (2), Dan Rowe (2), Dean Walker

Man of the Match:

Andy Hunter

 

Graham Shirley was forced to make changes to the team that did so well last week, due to injuries to Barry Hill and Kushal Vadhia, and the absence of last weeks Man of the Match Nick Hill. He could however, welcome back Dean Walker and Tim Brett from long injury lay-offs, and Aaron Dean.  With renewed belief and confidence, Burham continued with their return to form, and again showed they can play some great football and score plenty of goals.  The first half was tight, but Burham led 2-1, thanks to goals from Andy Hunter and Dan Rowe, both goals set-up by Callum Riglesford.  The second half was much the same to begin with, but Burham settled first and took control of the game, both teams new the next goal was critical, and second half sub Dean Walker provided a great cross for Andy Hunter to hit his second of the game, Burham led 3-1 and Exel’s heads dropped.  Another two goals from Dan Rowe and Dean Walker respectively completed the rout and a fantastic performance and result for the Reserves.

 

 

Fixture / Date:

Burham Reserves FC v County Town FC (23-09-07)

Result:

4 – 1

Squad:

Ross Miller, Stewart Nicol, Trevor Jarrett, Ben Rogers, Nick Hill, Barry Hill, Ian Jones, Dan Rowe, Kushal Vadhia, Andy Hunter, Callum Riglesford

Subs

Tim Horn, Ben Hughes

Goal Scorers: 

Andy Hunter (2), Ian Jones, Callum Riglesford

Man of the Match:

Nick Hill

 

After a disappointing start to the season, Burham looked to get back to winning ways against one of the other new teams in this division “County Town”. They were hoping that the introduction of a co-manager would help get the organisation and discipline back which would improve their season.  Burham dominated the game from start to finish and could easily have had more than four, but after only scoring one in the league prior to this game, they will be more than happy with it. Burham were very threatening, and creating chance after chance, with all attacking players looking hungry. Andy hunter scored another two goals, and once again showed what a natural finisher he is. The team played well as a unit, worked hard for each other and the defence looked very comfortable. Had it not been for a last minute goal, Burham would have got that first clean sheet, they so desperately want and deserve.  Nick Hill was making his league debut at right back, and after an early injury on Barry Hill, he had to work twice as hard on the right to cover his brother, his outstanding performance was more than worthy of Man of the Match.

 

 

Fixture / Date:

White Horse FC v Burham Reserves FC (09-09-07)

Result:

4 – 0

Squad:

Ross Miller, Stewart Nicol, Trevor Jarrett, Ben Rogers

Will Riglesford, Barry Hill, Aaron Dean, Dan Rowe,

Callum Riglesford, Andy Hunter, Dean Walker

Subs

Nick Hill, Kushal Vadhia, Dave Tong

Goal Scorers: 

N/A

Man of the Match:

Trevor Jarrett

 

Burham were without their influential skipper Ian Jones in the centre of Mid-field due to suspension, and it showed quite clearly how much they rely on his experience. They did not seem comfortable on the ball, and the home team took full advantage. Burham did have spells of good football, but couldn’t create any clear cut chances.  This new team will need to regain their confidence and get back to scoring goals as frequent as they did in pre-season if they are to make an impact on this league. It was a tough choice between Trevor Jarrett, and Ross Miller for Man of the Match. Without those two Burham could easily have been beaten by more.  Barry Hill is stepping aside as manager on match days, and assistant manager – Graham Shirley will take charge of games, which should help the team find the discipline and leadership needed to regain the winning streak shown in pre-season.

 

 

Fixture/Date:

Burham Reserves FC v Fisherman’s Arms FC (02-09-07)

Result:

1 – 1

Squad:

Ross Miller, Stewart Nicol, Trevor Jarrett, Ben Rogers, Aaron Dean, Barry Hill, Ian Jones, Dan Rowe, Tom Rogers, Andy Hunter, Dean Walker

Subs

Russel Norris, Nick Hill, Kushal Vadhia, Tim Brett

Goal Scorers: 

Andy Hunter

Man of the Match:

Andy Hunter

 

After conceding an early goal from a long through ball, Burham got hold of the game and took control. They dominated play and had the majority of possession but could not find that finishing touch to some great football. Things looked to be getting worse when substitute Russel Norris broke his ankle after being on the pitch barely 2 minutes. But with about five minutes left Ben Rogers pushed up from the back to search for an equaliser, and after being fouled, the ref played advantage and man of the match Andy Hunter latched on to the loose ball and lashed the ball home. The scored remained one each to earn Burham a well deserved point.