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Sunday 9th December 2007 - League Cup Round 2
Bilton Ajax 0 v 6 Norton Lindsey Ref Josh Balcombe
Sunday 16th December 2007 - MWJFC League Division 2
Snitterfield Colts 1 v 8 Bilton Ajax Ref Fred Allsop
Sunday 6th January 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Bilton Ajax 5 v 1 Lawford United Ref Paul Green
Sunday 13th January 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Emscote Colts 2 v 1 Bilton Ajax
Sunday 20th January 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Bilton Ajax v Kenilworth Warden Colts
Sunday 27th January 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Bilton Ajax 1 v 4 Snitterfield Colts
Sunday 17th February 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Kenilworth Wardens 4 - 4 Bilton Ajax
Sunday 24th February 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Kenilworth Town 0 - 4 Bilton Ajax
Sunday 2nd March 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Stratford Phoenix 2 - 7 Bilton Ajax
Sunday 9th March 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Kenilworth Town v Bilton Ajax
Sunday 16th March 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Bilton Ajax 1 - 2 Lillington Rangers
Sunday 6th April 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Bilton Ajax 0 - 8 Berkswell & Balsall Colts
Sunday 13th April 2008 - MWJFC League Division 2
Banbury Irish v Bilton Ajax
30 September 2007 Mid-Warks Boys League Under 12’s
Bilton Ajax 2 Stratford Phoenix 4
Ajax started the game very slowly and found themselves 2-0 down. As the game progressed Ajax started to compete. Chances fell to Lunn and Clay who both chased everything. Clay hit a superb effort from 25 yards out, but hit the inside of the post, ran along the line and was cleared. 2-0 down at half time but should have been all square.
Second half saw Ajax dominating. Ree’s Hawes out pacing the home defence on numerous occasions. Josh Wookey crashed a shot from distance just over the bar and Andrew Ward’s shot drifted wide with the keeper beaten.
Ajax’s defence looked good with Todd Williams in control. It was Ali Walker who chased what looked like a lost cause from the goal line, for James Lunn to head home. Chances fell to Maguire who looked certain to score but stumbled at the last moment.
George Clay got a deserved goal to make it 2-2. With 2 minutes to go Stratford had a free kick just outside the 18 yard box and smashed it home 2-3.
Ajax replied and the Stratford keeper failed to collect a cross. Ajax look certain to equalise but the referee blew for a foul! Stratford then broke to make it 2-4.
Ajax did not deserved to loose as they were the better team, but must be more ruthless in front of goal.
Under 12’s 14th October 2007 Mid Warks League
Bilton Ajax 3 v 1 Kenilworth Town
Ajax once again dominated this game as the boys played some great football. After more Ajax pressure they won a corner and Todd Williams whipped in a superb cross which Kenilworth failed to clear and George Golby made it 1-0 Ajax. Ajax must of had at least ten goal scoring opportunities but no one could find the back of the net. Kenilworth had one chance in the first half but failed to take it.
The second half was the same story with Ajax failing to take there chances, and sure enough kenilworth made them pay 1-1.With 15Min's to go Scott Zeall then made an immediate reply a great solo run and a cool finish 2-1. Ajax pressed again and from close range Alex Maguire made it 3-1.
Ajax must learn to be more clinical in front of the goal and finish teams off when on top, well played everyone.
Saturday 20th October 2007 Mid Warks League
Admirals Green 3 v 2 Bilton Ajax
After the cup victory against Admirals two weeks ago, Bilton stood every chance on repeating their success but only this time away from home.
Saturdays match started with an even battle with nothing between them, Bilton played the first half into the low sunshine and defended well but then close to half time a penalty was awarded against them, fortunately the ball was put over the bar and at the break there was no score.
Just like last week Bilton seemed to struggle to find their second half momentum and they were severely punished for it. Three silly goals were conceded in minutes and the game seemed lost but Bilton were not buried yet. The last ten saw an onslaught of attacks against the Admirals with Blair Girvin scoring twice but the third just didn’t come. Bilton again tasted defeat and the frustration of knowing they can play better.
Mid Warwickshire Boys League U12’s
Lawford United 2 – 2 Bilton Ajax
A lethargic performance, even after half term holiday, saw both teams equally matched at Lawford. United took the lead on six minutes after the Ajax defenders were caught napping, and it wasn't until eleven minutes later that a powerful long range shot from Wookey took everyone by surprise , including the Lawford keeper.
Ajax missed a superb chance to take the lead, just coming up to halftime, with a header from Ward which was well turned out by the keeper.
At the beginning of the second half Wookey tried his luck again with another twenty yarder to no avail. The second half continued with United piling on the attacks, and though the Ajax defence were capable, if not pretty they eventually subsided under the pressure.
Ajax's Captain, Williams, made repeated moves towards the Lawford goal and was justly rewarded with a last minute cracking equaliser from the edge of the box.
Sunday 11th November 07
Balsall & Berkswell Colts U12 4 - 1 Bilton Ajax U 12
A game with two teams of similar ability, but Colts showing more grit and determination than Ajax. From the beginning Zeall made some probing runs up the right wing and was unlucky to score with a seventh minute shot being well saved.
After twenty minutes Colts scored from a goal mouth scramble following a corner, and just four minutes later a defensive mix up between goalkeeper and captain let Colts score again.
The first ten minutes of the second half saw Ajax overwhelm the Colts, but without reward. This was followed by another Colts breakaway resulting in goal number three. A miss-timed Ajax tackle five minutes later took the score to 4-0 from the penalty spot.
Williams scored a consolation goal, again in the dying seconds, directly from an in swinging corner. Some doubtful refereeing decisions, and bad luck, do not really justify the 4-1 score line.
Sunday 18th November
Bilton Ajax U12’s 2 – 3 Emscote Colts
A good performance by both teams, despite the atrocious weather at Alwyn Road.
Ajax took the game to Emscote right from the start and deserved to take the lead with a goal from Clay after ten minutes.
Colts, against the run of play, scored the equaliser four minutes later and then just before half time Ajax went into the lead from a corner which Colts managed to put into their own net.
After the break, yet another defensive mix up left Emscote an easy tap in to make it 2-2.
The game was then fought out evenly in midfield with both sides not really putting their opposing keepers under much pressure. However on a penultimate minute breakaway Emscote scored the winner.
Ajax showed some good footballing ability and teamwork, with every player putting in an encouraging performance, and, if an 'over the line' goal had been given Ajax could have been rightly rewarded for their efforts.
Sunday 2nd December 2007
Woodloes Colts. U12. 1-3 Bilton Ajax U12
A well deserved win for Ajax ,after a good all round effort from every member of the squad, at a windswept pitch at Warwick.
Woodloes took the lead from an easy tap in ,following a dubious free kick decision on the edge of the box ,after eighteen minutes of play and failed to double their score just before halftime with a badly taken penalty , which was hotly disputed by supporters and manager alike.
The second half saw a change of referee and the fortunes of Ajax who came out determined to take control. Once again Wookey showed his shooting prowess with a low hard volley four minutes in and the constant attacks paid off again nineteen minutes later after a great through ball was easily volleyed passed the keeper by Clay.
Woodloes broke through the Ajax defence on a few occasions in the second half but the back four and especially Abbot in goal proved up to the job.
Lunn made sure with Ajax's third goal two minutes from time.
A more clinical attitude in front of goal would no doubt bring better results for Ajax, but on today's performance the future looks promising. Well done to everybody.
Sunday 9th December 2007
Bilton Ajax 0 - 6 Norton Lindsey
A cup game between two teams from different leagues that will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. Norton walked through the Ajax defence straight from kick-off to take an early lead, and took another twenty six minutes to go two nil up. Norton’s' ability to finish in front of goal sadly lacking.
The second half once again started with Norton walking straight through Ajax, twice in just over a minute.
Ajax’s' consolation goal was flagged offside by Norton's linesman, a blatantly wrong decision which was not overruled by the referee. Norton scored twice more to finish the game 6-0.
Volunteer linesmen are of no use to either team, or the referee, if they cannot interpret the offside laws, a frequent problem witnessed virtually every Sunday.
It is also very sad to see Parents of players verbally abusing volunteer third officials, what sort of example does this set to impressionable youngsters?
Sunday 16th December 2007
Snitterfield Colts 1 - 8 Bilton Ajax
This was teamwork at its best. A shining example of skill and commitment.
Ajax took control from the start but had to wait fifteen minutes before Lunn's shot from the left was deflected by Snitterfields' keeper into his own net. Consistent attacks from Ajax resulted in Zeall scoring two before halftime, his second one a great individual run finishing with a cheeky chip over the keeper.
Two minutes into the second half Hawes made one of many great runs down the left hand side to finish cleanly. Four minutes later he had the height and ability to nod the ball in from a corner. Zeall deservedly got his hatrick and Lunn scored his second.
Snittersfield, to their credit, battled on and scored a consolation goal, and finally Williams produced a typical last minute in swinging corner which was beautifully headed by a Snittersfield defender past his own luckless keeper.
Well done!!!!
Sunday 6th January 2008
Bilton Ajax 5-1 Lawford United
Ajax started the New Year with the same grit and determination as seen at their last game of 2007.
After only two minutes Golby picked up a rebound from an Ajax free kick and calmly slotted past the Lawford keeper, this was followed three minutes later with a great shot from Hawes to give Ajax a two nil lead.
Ajax kept up the pressure until the half time whistle but without any more goals to add to their tally.
Six minutes into the second half saw Zeall , on one of his many fine runs, connect with a great through ball to slip it past a helpless keeper, and Wookey convert a penalty after Maguire was brought down in the box.
Lawford scored a consolation goal and Zeall was again the right man in the right place to tap in after a goal mouth scramble.
Simple football and good teamwork wins every time.
Sunday 13th January 2008
Emscote Colts 2 – 1 Bilton Ajax
Once again Ajax conceded three points to a Colts team despite having most of the play for most of the match.
The first half, at a blustery Harbury Lane pitch, saw Colts take the lead after ten minutes, and although Ajax had a few chances to equalise no one seemed to have the killer instinct to put the ball in the net.
Ajax’s problems were compounded just before half time when Colts scored a second goal.
The first fifteen minutes of the second half saw a dour battle fought out in midfield, then suddenly Ajax kicked into gear and the match came to life.
A corner from Wookey, with fifteen minutes to go, saw Hawes tap the ball past a myriad of defenders and despite many penalty area scrambles, and a disallowed header from Zeall, Ajax came away with nothing but their dignity.
Sunday 20th January 2008
Bilton Ajax 2 – 2 Kenilworth Wardens
The pitch at Alwyn Road, despite recent heavy rain and earlier matches, stood up well to the end-to-end battle that took place between two fairly equal teams.
Ajax attacked straight from kick off, and Zeall was the victim of a couple of crude tackles, the second of which resulted in a sixth minute penalty ably taken by Wookey.
Kenilworth then took the game to Ajax, and after sustained pressure took a deserved equaliser on twenty minutes.
The second half started well with Zeall confidently ‘walking ‘ past a couple of defenders to calmly slot in Ajax’s second goal, and then play carried on down at the Bilton goal end for the next fifteen minutes.
Praise must go to Abbot in goal, who, despite having suffered a pre-match warm up injury to his face, kept out a relentless barrage of attempts with some brave saves.
Two misses in front of goal from Hawes and Lunn could have settled the final result, but in reality Kenilworth deserved a draw with an equaliser eight minutes from time.
Commendations also to the referee for a very fair game.
Sunday 27th January 2008
Bilton Ajax U 12’s 1 - 4 Snitterfield Colts
A poor, though brave, display from an Ajax side whose numbers were depleted by absence and injury.
With only the starting eleven, and no subs available, Bilton came under attack straight from the start and did well to keep the score down to 0-1 at half time.
Both Lunn and Hawes suffered painful injuries in the first half, even so, Lunn equalised in the second minute of the second half.
Snitterfield piled on the pressure, looking to avenge the previous meetings defeat of 7-1, and they managed to score another three goals in a ten minute spell that left Ajax with no answers.
Only consolation for Ajax players, management and spectators was it didn’t rain !
Sunday 17th February 2008
Kenilworth Wardens 4 - 4 Bilton Ajax U12’s
A great game was played by both teams at a sunny Wardens ground. And the score justifies the amount of effort and sportsmanship shown by all players.
Bilton started, after a two week layoff, with just a bare eleven players again, injuries and absences throwing reserve keeper Maguire between the sticks and new signing Coyle straight into the thick of things.
And what a debut. Three minutes in Coyle took his chance and opened with a great goal, only for Wardens to equalise two minutes later. The game went from end to end with Bilton really playing as a team, slick passing and everyone moving into spaces. Williams then put Bilton ahead only for Wardens to equalise coming up to halftime.
It was again Kenilworth who took the lead two minutes into the second half, while a neat goal from Lunne made it all square four minutes later. Ten minutes from time Kenilworth looked to have scored the winner, and despite numerous attacks Bilton seemed destined not to score until Ajax’s' secret weapon , a Williams in swinging corner, once again left everyone watching the ball curve straight into the back of the net.
A well deserved point and a credit to teams, managers and referee.
League Table 24th February 2008
Sunday 24th February 2008
Kenilworth Town 0 - 4 Bilton Ajax
For the second consecutive week Ajax travelled to Kenilworth and scored four great goals,this time against a Kenilworth Town team that showed little sign of penetrating a strong and capable Ajax midfield and defence.
It took fifteen minutes before Zeall slipped the ball in from a Golby corner, and ten minutes later Ward was in the right place to slam in a goal from a typical and trademark Williams inswinging corner , that the Kenilworth keeper failed to hold properly.
The second half started well for Ajax, but despite numerous attacking forays,the Bilton boys couldn't find the back of Kenilworths' net. Then after twenty minutes Coyle made an individual run past countless defenders to slip the ball past a bewildered keeper. And to finish off a great game Coyle did exactly the same ten minutes later.
Once again a great team effort from every member of the squad.
Sunday 1st March 2008
Stratford Phoenix u12’s 2 – 7 Bilton Ajax
Yet another fine away performance from a group of players all eager to perform for a total team effort.
Wookey opened the scoreline after six minutes with a cracking shot which was deflected past the Phoenix keeper and Ajax continued to pile on the pressure, resulting in Walker dribbling past a host of defenders to calmly slot the ball into the net.
Two minutes later, on the fourteenth minute, Wookey once again chipped a goal over a helpless Stratford keeper to make it three nil.
Stratford replied with a dubious goal from a ball that came off the inside of the post, only to be caught by Maguire in goal, however the linesman deemed it to have crossed the line, a decision upheld by the referee.
Just nine minutes into the second half saw Zeall, on one of his many probing runs, brought down clinically in the box; however Wookey failed to get his hatrick by shooting the spot kick wide of the mark.
Phoenix took advantage of a mix up between second half keeper Abbot and the Ajax defence to take an easy tap in, and it looked if Stratford were making a comeback but the Bilton boys stepped it up a gear with a veritable goal fest in the last six minutes.
Coyle scored with a powerful shot from the right wing on the twenty-fifth minute, quickly followed from the restart by a well taken goal by Lunne. With three minutes to go, Williams spotted the Phoenix keeper out of position and lobbed one in from twenty yards. And finally, Zeall got his reward, with a well deserved goal, a minute from time.
It just gets better and better!
Sunday 16th March 2008
Bilton Ajax 1 - 2 Lillington Rangers
An ill tempered game, played at a surprisingly good condition Alwyn Road pitch despite the previous days heavy rain.
Ajax dominated most of the first twenty minutes, and managed to overwhelm the Rangers defence, but could not put it past their keeper, who, on a number of occasions during the entire match, was the only thing preventing Ajax from scoring a shedfull of goals.
But it was Lillington who, on a surprise attack, managed to score the first after twenty three minutes.
This was followed six minutes later by goal number two, after Ajax keeper Maguire miss-kicked a clearance straight to a Lillington forward.
The second half was only nine minutes old, when Coyle made an individual run from a quick Wookey throw in, and beat everyone including the keeper.
The game then went from end to end, with both keepers putting up fine performances, but Bilton could not find the killer instinct in front of goal, despite numerous chances.
The games atmosphere was not helped by a constant barrage of intimidating comments and ' words of advice' from the Lillington manager towards a very fair referee. Something which is no doubt copied by impressionable youngsters on a Sunday afternoon, and which the game, at grass roots level, could well do without.
Sunday 6th April 2008
Bilton Ajax 0 - 8 Balsall & Berkswell
The scoreline really tells the whole story of this penultimate game of Ajax’s season.
A two week layoff from competitive football could be an excuse for such an indifferent performance, but some of the Bilton players were on the pitch in body only and definitely not in mind.
Balsall took the lead after only three minutes, and by the twenty forth minute had scored four, Bilton in all that time had only one shot towards the Balsall goal.
A total lack of tackling ,passing and teamwork by Bilton allowed Hornets to score another four in the second half, albeit one an own goal.
It was a relief when the referee blew the final whistle to put an end to Bilton’s misery.
Credit must go to Maguire in goal, despite having to pick the ball out of the net eight times; he saved a penalty and kept the scoreline down to single figures.
Let’s hope next week’s final game is something to smile about
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