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Sunday 16th December 2007 MWJFL Division 1
Bilton Ajax 1 - 7 Tazmanian Cruisers
Sunday 6th January 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Bilton Ajax 1 - 2 Alveston
Sunday 13th January 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Bilton Ajax 3 v 3 Hillmorton Juniors
Sunday 20th January 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Fenny Compton v Bilton Ajax
Sunday 27th January 2008 MWJFL Division 1
St. Peters Celtic 8 v 3 Bilton Ajax
Sunday 10th February 2008 MWJFL Supplementary Cup
Stretton Athletic 1 - 6 Bilton Ajax
Sunday 17th February 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Bilton Ajax v Crick Colts
Sunday 24th February 2008 MWJFL Supplementary Cup 2nd Round
Bilton Ajax 0 v 0 St. Peters Celtic - Ajax win on Penalties
Sunday 2nd March 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Bilton Ajax v Tazmanian Cruisers C
Sunday 8th March 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Bilton Ajax 1 - 3 Fenny Compton
Sunday 16th March 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Southam United Vipers v Bilton Ajax
Sunday 30th March 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Fenny Compton 1 - 3 Bilton Ajax
Sunday 6th April 2008 - Supplementary Cup Semi Final
Fenny Compton 6 - 1 Bilton Ajax
Sunday 13th April 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Bilton Ajax v Kenilworth Town
Wednesday 16th April 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Southam United Vipers 0 - 3 Bilton Ajax
Sunday 20th April 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Bilton Ajax 10 - 2 Crick Colts
Sunday 27th April 2008 MWJFL Division 1
Bilton Ajax 2 - 6 Southam United Vipers
Under 11 – Mid Warks league Sunday 9 September 2007
Bilton Ajax 6 v 4 Woodloes Juniors
An excellent start to the season this Sunday with the under 11’s winning their opening game in convincing style. Man of the Match Matty Gibbard scored a remarkable 5 goals and newly-signed Brandon Britton tucked away a confident penalty. Well done to the team!
Under 11 – Mid Warks league
Sunday 16 September 2007 Bilton Ajax 1 v 3 Wellesbourne Wanderers
The team played well today but failed to find their edge against last year’s league winners. The first half was fairly evenly matched with a fast pace. Ajax conceded a goal after 5 minutes but pressured Wellesbourne with shots on goal from Stuart Clark (MOTM), Scott Woodcock, Simon Cox and Matty Gibbard. Five minutes from the break a second goal came from Wellesbourne followed almost immediately with one back from Ajax – a strong, confident strike from Scott Woodcock.
The second half saw a number of great saves from Josh Merritt in goal and more shots from Matty Gibbard. However, the team struggled to get the ball through to the forwards today and despite strong defending and encouragement from Captain Brandon Smith conceded a third. Well done to the 3 newly signed players – Rory O’Brien in defence and Matty Gibbard & Brandon Britton up front. The season is off to a flying start!
Sunday 23 September 2007
Bilton Ajax U/11’s 2 v 0 St Peters Celtic
The under 11’s were in superior form today with a decisive win against their old rivals St Peters Celtic.
Bilton dominated both halves and the score line could have been much higher. The team fought hard for every ball, winning most and showing excellent teamwork with fluent and thoughtful passing.
Matthew Gibbard and Rhys Warren (MOTM) scored two great goals with Simon Cox and Brandon Britton also showing pace and attack at the front. Stuart Clarke had another excellent match displaying his tenacious tackling skills. Danny Harbord, Brandon Smith and Rory O’Brien repelled every attack fromSt Peters. On the wings, Scott Woodcock, Tom Oglethorpe and Josh Ireson ran the line with pace. Danny Downes contributed well in the second half and Josh Merrit in goal had to be encouraged to keep warm!
2 wins out of 3 so far!
Mid-Warwicks League Cup Sunday 7th October
Bilton Ajax 2 v 3 Southam Utd Vipers
The under 11’s crashed out of the Cup today following a controversial last moment decision which disallowed their equalising goal
Southam largely controlled the first half of the game punishing hard Bilton’s mistakes and leading by 2 goals to nil at half time. There were some flashes of brilliance from Bilton including a Brandon Britton strike in the closing moments of the first half which hit the post.
A stern team talk saw some better play as the second half began, but then a goalkeeping error gave Southam a third after 20 minutes. At this point, Bilton seemed to go up several gears and a stream of attacking play bought goals from Matthew Gibbard and Brandon Britton.
Well done to the team on a great come-back – all eyes are now focused on winning the league. MOTM was Brandon Smith.
Under 11’s 14th October 2007 Mid Warks League
Bilton Ajax 1 v 8 Tazmanian Cruisers
The under 11’s ran in trouble today losing heavily away to the Tasmanian Cruisers.
The first half was fairly evenly matched with a confident start and good positioning on the pitch. There was fluent teamwork between the forwards Brandon Britton and Matthew Gibbard, a shot on goal from Tom Oglethorpe and strong defending from Brandon Smith, Daniel Harbord, Ruairi O’Brien and Stuart Clarke. However 4 minutes from the break, the team unexpectedly conceded a goal which was quickly followed by a second.
For the second half, despite various substitutions and encouragement, the team struggled to find their confidence and fluency. Brandon Britton did manage to pull one back but the TC goals kept on coming.
Not the team’s finest hour but the focus is now on next week and a chance to put things right against another TC team!
Sunday 21 October 2007 Mid Warks League
Bilton Ajax 5 v 2 Tasmanian Cruisers
The team were back on form today with an emphatic win back at the Tasmanian Cruisers ground.
Some excellent goals came from Danny Downes, Matthew Gibbard, Brandon Britton, Simon Cox and Scott Woodcock. However, it was a team performance today with every player displaying skill, motivation and a determination to win from the start.
Josh Merritt and the defenders kept control at the back and and Josh Ireson, Danny Downes and Scott Woodcock ran the wings with speed and strength. Daniel Harbord was today’s MOTM. Well done to everyone!
Sunday 28 October 2007
Bilton Ajax u11’s 3 v 5 Alcester
The team played well today but didn’t quite manage to land the ‘killer blow’s they needed against a well organised and attacking Alcester.
Danny Downes stood in as substitute goalie and did well under a lot of first half pressure. Daniel ‘Peter Crouch’ Harbord used his height and strength again at the back along with Brandon Smith, Stuart Clarke and Josh Ireson.
The half time team talk reminded the lads that the game was ‘theirs for the taking’ and an early goal from Matthew Gibbard signalled a fight back in the second half. Brandon Smith scored a confident second and a superb run and finish brought a third from Matthew (MOTM).
Bilton are cutting their teeth against some very good first division teams – keep going lads!
Sunday 4th November 2007
Hillmorton 0 - 5 Bilton Ajax
This was by far Bilton’s best all round performance this year, with 60 minutes of guts and determination. The back line stood up under Brandon Smith’s lead and never let Hillmorton break through earning Josh Merritt a deserved 2nd clean sheet this season.
Rhys Warren tussled in mid-field and Simon Cox showed his class to open the score for Bilton Ajax. 2 up at half time and Ajax looked in command. But the team came out and gave a great display with fine runs from Scott Woodcock, Denis Page and Daniel Harbord. Danny Downes was providing telling through balls to the forwards from midfield which allowed MOTM Matty Gibbard a hatrick and Brandon Britton the most popular and deserved goal of the day against his old team. Stuart Clarke also showed his strength today.
Well done Ajax, we are getting better and better!
Sunday 18th November
Crick U11’s 1 – 12 Bilton Ajax U11’s
A great Bilton effort resulted in a dozen that warmed onlookers in sub-arctic conditions. Ajax were slow to start but manager Jono made some early strategic changes and they never looked back. Brandon Britton bagged all 3 goals by half time, and a further 3 in the 2nd made him a deserved MOTM.
Matty Gibbard collected 5 goals today, one of which was as cheeky as they come and finally Simon Cox re-joined the game up-front and skilfully lobbed the goalkeeper.
All players deserved a mention today with everyone playing for each other but special mentions go to Josh Merritt who braved the icy conditions in goal. Rhys Warren, Denis Page, Danny Downes, Elliot Twining, Tom Oglethorpe and Scott Woodcock all gave it everything. Brandon Smith, Daniel Harbord, Ruairi O’Brien and Stuart Clarke were solid in defence again. Well done
Ajax, how many next week?
Sunday 25th November 2007
Bilton Ajax u11’s 2 v 1 Woodloes
Well done to the team today on another good performance and a convincing win.
Ajax had the majority of possession in the first half with Matthew Gibbard scoring the first goal – an excellent run followed by a 25 yard strike. At the other end, Josh Merritt in goal kept his nerve under moments of pressure, making several fine saves.
Ajax were noticeably confident in the air with some excellent headers from Stuart Clarke, Brandon Smith and Daniel Harbord. The forwards looked dangerous this week with Brandon Britton (who scored the second), Simon Cox, Matthew Gibbard and Denis Page breaking fast and passing fluently.
Stuart Clarke hit the crossbar nearly scoring the goal of the season. Some great runs on the wings from Scott Woodcock, Tom Oglethorpe and Josh Ireson
Well done to everyone, MOTM was Brandon Smith.
Sunday 2 December 07
Bilton Ajax u11’s 4 v 5 Wellesborne Wanderers
It was a thrilling match this afternoon with a great team performance from the lads.
Goals came from Brandon Britton, Matthew Gibbard (2) and Simon Cox with excellent unselfish passing between all the forwards. As soon as the ball was played forward there were exciting fast breaks and a real sense that anything was possible.
Danny Downes stood in as substitute goalie making some brave saves in a fast paced, high scoring match. Through strong winds, asthma attacks and foot and knee injuries the team played on and very nearly clinched an equaliser in the closing moments with a long curving strike from Matthew Gibbard hitting the post.
Well done to everyone and the coaches who are slowly but surely moulding a team to be reckoned with!
Sunday 16 December 07
Bilton Ajax u11’s 1 v 7 Tasmanian Cruisers
The team lost heavily at home today in a bitterly cold and difficult game against their old adversaries.
The first half was fairly evenly matched with some fast breaks and several shots on goal. Tom Oglethorpe scored the first goal of the match after some fluent interplay with Matthew Gibbard. Simon Cox was just wide in another confident strike. However, the TC’s were playing a strong and competitive game and gradually won the upper hand with a score-line of 3-1 at half time.
Despite a stern team talk at the break, the TC’s dominated the second half with confidence dipping as the goals mounted.
In spite of the score line, Josh Merritt made some excellent saves in goal - it was sadly, his last appearance for the team and he will be missed very much. MOTM this week was Josh Ireson.
Next week – the only way is up….
Sunday 6th January 2008
Bilton Ajax 1 v 2 Alveston
The team were in excellent form today but narrowly lost to League leaders Alveston.
The game began with at a fast attacking pace with Ajax winning the majority of possession throughout the first half. Daniel Harbord intercepted a certain goal resulting in Alveston hitting the post and at the other end, Matthew Gibbard managed some excellent runs and shots on goal. However, the game was still goal-less at half time.
The second half continued an exciting game to watch. With 10 minutes to go Alveston scored the first from a corner only to be followed minutes later with Simon Cox equalising from a long lofty pass forward from Ruairi O’Brien. Sadly, with 2 or 3 minutes to go Alveston scored the winner.
Stuart Clarke (MOTM) got a special mention at the end for his consistent performance and tireless effort. Well done to the lads on a very good start to the New Year.
Sunday 13th January 2008
Bilton Ajax 3 - 3 Hillmorton
A local derby filled with guts and determination from both sides in difficult conditions. MOTM1 Brandon Smith led the back line and tried to push play forward at every opportunity. Debutant goalie Robert Sandercock showed great skill under pressure, especially in the 2nd half whilst MOTM2, Brandon Britton enjoyed a hatrick of goals at the other end.
Bilton worked extremely hard down both flanks, through Rauari O’Brien, Josh Ireson, Stuart Clark and Tom Oglethorpe. Matty Gibbard took the ball through from midfield into the penalty area on several occasions and also linked well with Simon Cox. Daniel Harbord and Denis Page tried to keep Hillmorton at bay in the Centre of play.
Scott Woodcock, Elliot Twining and Danny Downes all joined play to maintain a fair 3-3 draw at the full time whistle. Today saw some fantastic link up play and the team continues to improve its performance.
Sunday 27 January 2008
Bilton Ajax 3 v 8 St Peters Celtic
This proved to be a difficult, uphill game with Bilton in the end losing heavily.
Some team absences meant a different formation was needed including Tom Oglethorpe (MOTM) covering goal and Josh Ireson moving to midfield. Tom made numerous brave saves and was commended by the coaches for displaying a great spirit.
Bilton actually had the majority of possession in the first half but a small number of fast and highly effective breaks by St Peters had the team down 4-0 at half time. There were some sparks of the team’s usual form in the second half with goals from Brandon Britton and Matthew Gibbard but overall they struggled to deal with St Peters’ through balls and the goals just kept coming.
The game was overshadowed by the lack of an independent referee and a number of controversial decisions added to the drama!
Stretton Athletic 1 - 6 Bilton Ajax in U11's Supplementary Cup
Ajax ran out on Sunday with exactly the right attitude for this cup game against a hearty Stretton side. The game was played in fantastic spirit with both teams competing fairly for a game against Celtic St Peters.
Daniel Harbord led the back three with Robert Sandercock putting in another commanding appearance in goal. Brandon Smith worked tirelessly in the centre of the pitch and never missed a clearing header all game feeding Denis Page and Matty Gibbard (MOTM1) who netted with cool finish. Stuart Clarke (MOTM2) played like a man with a mission pushing the team forward at every opportunity down the left. Simon Cox (scorer of 2) and Brandon Britton (scorer of a hatrick) played well together up front. Rhys Warren, Josh Ireson and Tom Oglethorpe all shone down the right side of play, whilst the team was bolstered up by substitutes Danny Downes and Scott Woodcock in the 2nd half.
Sunday 24th February 08 Supplementary Cup 2nd Round
Bilton Ajax 1 (P) v 0 St Peters Celtic
‘Under 11’s through to the semis!’
It was an absolute cliff-hanger today as the team battled through extra time to win in sudden death penalties! The match was highly competitive but very sporting with both teams giving 100% in a determined effort to win a place in the Supplementary Cup semi-finals.
MOTM was goalie Robert Sanderlock who saved at least 3 certain goals and then went on to save confidently save 2 penalties. Simon Cox & Matthew Gibbard both put away decisive goals during the shoot out and then Brandon Smith (Captain) stepped up to fire in the winning goal
An excellent team performance from all the lads today and a thoroughly deserved win!
Sunday 9th March 2008
Bilton Ajax 1 - 3 Fenny Compton
Ajax ran out on Sunday with only eleven players for the 2nd week running. Both teams played a competitive game, but luck was not on Bilton's side today. Matty Gibbard slotted home to equalise in the first half and then the second half brought near miss after near miss. Stuart Clarke nearly scored from a fantastic long range volley, Daniel Harbord saw a shot headed off the line and Brandon Smith saw his header cleared to sefety as well. Brandon Britton and Elliott Twining worked hard to break the defence from the left whilst Denis Page gave it everything once again down the right, giving good service to Simon Cox up front.
At the other debutant goalie Luke Norman stamped his mark with a well deserved MOTM. Rhys Warren and Ruairi O'Brien soaked up a great deal of pressure in front of goal too.
A quicker start and some extra luck up front will be needed next week to get back to winning ways! Keep the faith lads!
Sunday 30th March 2008
Bilton Ajax 1 - 3 Fenny Compton
It was a hugely frustrating match today with Bilton having most of the possession and attacking play but just not managing to clinch the goals.
FC took the lead after 5 minutes with Bilton nearly equalizing minutes later with a penalty only to hit the cross bar. The forwards kept up some great attacking play which was rewarded after 14 minutes with a goal from Matthew Gibbard. Brandon Britton hit the cross bar again and very nearly scored from a long looping shot over the goalie.
Bilton again dominated the second half with fluent play and more shots on goal. There was a robust defence from Daniel Harbord, Ruairi O’Brien and Stuart Clarke. Elliot Twining had his best match yet and Rhys Warren with Brandon Smith proved solid in midfield.
The team are now focused on next weeks Cup semi final, again away to Fenny Compton!
Sunday 6 April 08
Bilton Ajax 1 - 6 Fenny Compton
The team struggled today in the Cup semi-finals, in the end losing quite heavily to Fenny Compton.
The lads worked hard through the first half in some fast and closely fought play, with Matthew Gibbard getting the first shot on goal, Brandon Britton hitting the bar and some brave defending at the back from Ruari O’Brien.
However, though we were only one down at half time, Fenny Compton dominated the second half and it became increasingly difficult to turn the match around.
Very disappointing for the lads not to be in the final but they’ve done well to get this far and they continue to show great promise for next season!
Wednesday 16th April 2008
Southam United Vipers 0 - 3 Bilton Ajax
The U11’s finally got their just desert with 2 straight victories. On Wednesday the team battled beating Southam away with 3 great goals from Brandon Britton (2) and Matty Gibbard. All players were determined after a string of unlucky results saw the team misrepresented in the league, but Rhys Warren(MOTM) led the team to victory with his strongest game this season.
Sunday 20th April 08
Bilton Ajax 10 - 2 Crick Colts
Then on Sunday the team took on Crick at home, following on with a powerful performance that brought in 10 goals against Crick’s 2. Goals came from Brandon Britton (MOTM1) (5), Matty Gibbard (2),Danny Downes (1), Josh Ireson (MOTM2) and Denis Page, the latter 2 goals marking each player’s 1st strike of the season. These results are a great reward for a team that has kept the faith and stuck to the task, having the conviction to change style and make its mark through skill and endeavour. Good luck for the final game against Southam!
Sunday 27 April 2007
Bilton Ajax 2 v 6 Southam
This was the last match of the season for the under 11’s and some defensive errors and difficulties dealing with Southam’s through balls cost the lads dearly today.
However, there were many bright points from the match: an early goal from Brandon Smith in a new forward role, a vigorous performance from Ruari O’Brien at right back and Simon Cox coolly placing a second goal thru the goalie’s legs. The higher standard of passing and teamwork we’ve seen recently continued today.
MOTM was Josh Ireson again for his dogged performance on the right wing.
Overall a good first season in Division One – we reached the semi finals of the Cup and finished mid way in the league!
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