Buxton lose in the drizzle

3rd XV 0 v Carrington 17

Buxton Thirds had high hopes of ending their run of defeats and as the clock ticked past three o'clock and there was still no sign of the opposition it looked as if the Thirds would win by default. But although they had been unable to raise a side at home last week, Carrington, bolstered by the fact that their Firsts game had been cancelled arrived late but in good heart. Despite the lack of a warm up Carrington were quickest out of the blocks and Buxton had to defend from the off. Wilson and Stratford marshalled the defence and the Thirds held out. Both sides appeared equally matched, but the game was basically lost by the Thirds at the breakdown. Ill disipline saw them come off worse in the penalty count and too often good attacking ball was turned over in contact. Carrington's opening try was against the run of play and despite the endeavour the Thirds could not get backon terms. Matt Poole had a solid game at fly half, his kicking bringing a new dimension to Buxton's play. But with the lineout not functioning effectively, some of the advantage was lost. Woodward had an excellent game at openside making himself known to the opposition ten from an early stage. His pace and hard tackling will be critical if Buxton are to start winning. Allen battled away all afternoon and Butler and Pollit pulled off some vital tackles to save the line late on. On several occasions the forwards battled to the line, but with the Carrington defence at sixes and sevens and the line beckoning the wrong options were called and the opportunities squandered. When the whistle went the disappointment was etched onto the faces of the Buxton players, but if they are to turn their season round then they will need to be harder at the breakdown and swifter in decision making.

Training on Thursday at 7.00pm up at Sunnyfields. We need as many as possible there, if we are to put right the basics and start winning.

Buxton were: Bearman, Fussell (Rabbits), MacDonald (Fussell), Cavanagh (Rose),Henderson,Allen, Woodward, Chapman, Edge, Poole, Dilworth (Pollit), Wilson, Stratford, Butler (Ritchie), Gyte

Apres Match

His Honour Ali B was on the bench. He handed out fines like they were going out of fashion.

MOTM - Matt Woodward

Fuck up of the day - Mr Stratford for dropping a scoring pass. He should be dealt with for claiming to have friends from Oswestry.

Advanced warning - theme for the 25th October..........but if course if you had been at court you would know would'nt you.

Match Analysis by Matt Poole. You had to be there to appreciate it. One or two of us might be hanging up our boots sooner than we anticipated.