7/10/08

After a memorable summer of transfer activity, new look Bunky’s teams kicked off their 15th season with two top performances.
 
BCI vs. Cosmos.

BC1 kicked off with the tougher game, Cosmos, a fusion of last years league runners up Athletico Shenley and Denbigh Loyals.  Forced into two defensive chances, we saw Bunky's debuts in goal for Paul, affectionately known as porno69, and Ollie Bell.  Cosmos started brightly, but thanks to some solid defending were reduced to long range efforts that never really troubled the keeper.  BC1 did however find themselves a goal down after a tidy finish from Cosmos midfield dynamo Ross, and things got worse when they lost last years player of season Chris McGraw to injury, although some on the sidelines speculated he just didn't want to be seen in public for too long in Tottenham Hotspur socks, his 'injury' is likely to keep him out until Christmas, by then spurs' relegation should probably have been confirmed...so Antony Nixon came on for only his 2nd game in Bunky's colours.  Despite creating some good chances, most notably when Downie laid on a pass for last seasons golden boot winner Sean, from the edge of the 'D', only to fire into the side netting..anyone watching on from the 'grassy null' stand probably thought it was in, however BC1 found themselves 2-0 down at the break.
Bunky's rallied back in the 2nd half, creating more chances, and they got one back when Nixon picked out stand in skipper Sean, who fired in what will surely be the first of many this season.  Lots of tired legs as the 2nd half wore on, and Bunky's pushed for the equaliser, but it just wasn't to be.  All in all, lots of positives, good football, lots of chances created against a team who no doubt will be challenging for the top this season, good debut performances, included a well deserved man of the match for new signing Ollie Bell, well done boys! 

BCII vs. MK Hounds.

BC2 kicked off the new season against last years MK HFC now called MK Hounds, and couldn't have wished for a better start! Just 30 seconds into the game Steve tested out his shooting boots from range and caught the Hounds keeper cold, a perfect start for a team fielding their starting 6, long may that continue!
MK Hounds did soon find their feet, and got themselves on level terms, with a shot that squirmed just under Disco, shortly after BC2 survived a dodgy penalty appeal (not even Sean would have given that one though)..BC2 did find it difficult to get back into the game and went in at the break trailing 3-1.
The game changed with two hugely impact making subs, Tom, and James, another Bunky debut, giving the team a much more attacking look, and it wasn't long before Tom muscled his way past a defender to score from a tight angle, BC2 had yet more joy down the left side when they somehow won a penalty..maybe Ray had been spending his summer looking over old tapes and realised he owed us a few decisions, captain Danny stepped up to level to scores, as if it was ever in doubt...and the comeback of the season..fair enough it's still early days, was almost complete when Man of the Match Steve, who had held the ball up up front so well all game linked up with Tom to score another great goal with the outside of his foot 4-3..BC2 unfortunately couldn't hold on to their lead, and MK hounds equalised late on. 4 - 4 it finished and probably a fair result
 
Great Entertainment!

Your Match Reporter was James Mayson.