The Craig Elliott Hyper Grudge Match - Buxton (A)

[Pete Brooksbank]

I'll be axe throwing in Liverpool so I won't be able to even give this one a listen but safe travels to those venturing up to Derbyshire and I hope the weather is kind for you.

I've gone for a draw in Ken's prediction league mainly because based on pre-season I've absolutely no idea how good we are so I'm hedging my bets!

[Cavalier]

I don't expect this game to live up to the pre-match hype and given the forecast wet and cold day will be very happy with a draw and deliriously happy with a win.   

[birstallpilgrim]

Having been to three pre-season friendlies, I too have little idea what to expect this season until we have faced decent oppos at our level in a competitive game. So we should be a bit wiser after tomorrow. Let's hope it is not spoilt by the weather. A draw would be OK, a win would be brilliant. Let's get behind the lads!

[scottbufc]

Agree with all the above!

[birstallpilgrim]

First half was none too encouraging, though we did defend well. Much better in the second half and thoroughly deserved the late equalizer after Burrows (typical !) scored the opener against the run of play. Overall a pretty decent performance, against good opponents. Let's hope we can follow it up with a win on Saturday.

[oxo]

First half thought we defended very well but niether team showed much going forward so it was a tad frustrating however, we were certainly getting on top in the second half when they broke and scored. Cully then changed things and we went on the front foot putting them under pressure and prompting Elliott to replace his best attackers with defenders (typical) and what a transformation, when we do go on the front foot this team look so diferrent just as we did against Grimsby. Just a quick word about young Wilson, He looks so composed when he comes on and makes space for others i really do feel he is one for the future. All in all very please with the performance and I can see that squad developing in to a very good outfit.  UTP.

Ps  Was pleased to present Josh Butler with his momento for winning the prediction league on here last season, well done Josh, and come on everyone keep predicting and win that prize this season.   

[Dipdodah]

Not a bad assessment Mel, I agree with most of it.

After thirty five minutes of not very entertaining football, I feared the worst. I think Shiels having to go off had a bearing on the game.

Second half we came into it a bit more, but Burrows was free on the edge of the area and took his goal very well.  He celebrated like he had won the World cup ( what was that all about?)

We huffed and puffed but their big defenders won every high ball with ease.  We are lacking a Platt type player in midfield to compliment the excellent Woods. A twenty a season forward would not go amiss either.  Bostwick was sublime in defence.  If either of these two get injured, we will have a problem.  I have never been so cold in August, so left after two minutes of injury time to beat the traffic.  You guessed it, I missed our goal. Grrrr.

[Ken Fox]

I took a few snaps at the game. I've bunged them on a public Facebook photo album which you may be able to access here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10161180967044282

I'm a bit rusty with my camera and I stayed under cover in the away terrace so it's all from one viewpoint. Think I got a few half decent shots, just got to work out who all these new players are.

[Ken Fox]

Had a go at doing a Public Flickr Album. A bit more faff than Facebook or Twitter X. Hopefully you can find it here:

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAQgVo

Sorry for the lack of fan photos, but the only place I could stay dry was in the covered stand with all the other Boston fans.

[Eddie Killick]

After searching the web I found this video showing highlights of the match. Not the best coverage.
                                 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SklYRZiLSk

[Pete Brooksbank]

Buxton posted their official highlights yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jjoCR3vsj0

[Dipdodah]

Did anyone watch the match live via the streaming platform?

[Lee Newell]

Did anyone watch the match live via the streaming platform?

Most Saturday 3pm matches aren't on it because of UEFA rules.  Next week's tuesday night match should be the first one this season for us, then bank hol Monday.

[Pete Brooksbank]

I think the only Saturday games that'll be available are international breaks? Looking forward to seeing how the streaming works out next Tuesday.

[Dipdodah]

I was talking to a guy who said he saw the match.  But he has got one of those firestick thingys.