Billericay Town Reserves 2-1 Enfield Town Reserves
Match Report by Simon Williams.
Billericay Town's new look reserve team got off to a winning start in the capital league on Wednesday with a win over their counterparts from Enfield Town. Billericay's team included Dave Wareham who had missed the weekend's games; Jack Buckfield, Jack West, Scott Keys and Harrison Chatting also started.
"They didn’t deserve that." Jason has asked me to pass on a message to our supporters and I quote "The supporters were magnificent today they didn’t deserve that, we let them down." I spoke with Grant and he said pretty much the same thing. He said "I feel so sorry for the supporters, we were woeful, I know they have a moan up sometimes but they were great today."
Match Report by Simon Williams. Photos by Amanda Protheroe.
Billericay's defensive frailties were brutally exposed at a windy Canvey on Monday as Town went down to a heavy defeat. Two set piece goals in the first half set up the win and although Billericay rallied in the second half, they couldn't prevent the hosts adding two further goals in the last few minutes.
With none of the injured players able to return since Saturday's win over Wealdstone, Billericay had no choice but to go with the same starting eleven. Town's management will no doubt be longing for this week to be over with some of the absentees hoping to be available for Saturday's game.
Firstly, I would like to congratulate our lads on three points. We were not at the races first half and Wealdstone deserved their half time lead. Second half we came out with a greater determination, upped the pace, shortened the game, and hey presto, three points. With Dormer, Cole, Heffer, BWG, Wareham, Game and Henry all unavailable, and a bench of Buckfield, Burbridge, Chatting, West and Keys, it shows what a good job our Management have done. We have a good size squad with strength in depth, and all within budget, well, almost within budget.
I heard some criticisms yesterday, and to be honest I was really disappointed with that because: 1. It was only our third game. 2. We had a lot of players out with injury. 3. If they wear the Billericay badge, then they should, quite rightly get our support.
Match Report by Simon Williams. Photos by Amanda Protheroe & Leighton Thomas.
Paul Shave headed home a late goal for Billericay to cap a remarkable comeback in a game that had seen them go in two goals behind at half time.
Billericay's squad was stretched for this game with no fewer than six first-teamers missing, meaning a first appearance of the season for Neil Marron, whilst Billy Bricknell was rewarded for a fine performance against Tooting with a place in the starting XI.
Check out the new items in the club shop at tomorrow's game. As well as the new replica shirts (which are available in adult and kids sizes), we have new key-rings, water bottles, pennants and (hopefully) scarves.
Don't forget, there are discounts on the shirts for BTSA members.
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