Before the kick-off, a minutes silence was exceptionally
respectfully observed by the 449 crowd in memory of the late Bill Harrison, who had exceptionally strong ties with
both these Clubs . Bill over many years, going back to the early ‘90’s gave great unselfish service, Management and
Leadership, which is still evident today, and Bill is still very fondly and affectionally remembered by many.
The game was Sponsored by Dorvic’s Cycles and Deakin White Real Estate.
Leighton Town Youth U9’s were the Club Mascots for the day .
Leighton started on the front foot and took the game positively to their opponents and created a couple of early chances which were well dealt with. However it took only 10 minutes for the opening goal to arrive, when the ball was cleared to just outside the 18 yard box and fell to Town skipper Jordon Frederick, who promptly picked his spot and gave the ‘keeper no chance. The Aylesbury ‘ keeper made a couple of excellent saves from Town’s Parkinson as the Visitors struggled to gain any foothold in the game. Town failed to capitalise on their dominant possession as the first half drew to a close.
The second half was again dominated by Leighton and some excellent chances came and were missed by an over anxious Team. On one occasion Ashton Campbell played the ball across the 6 yard box and there was no one around to tap in. The same Player was guilty of firing wide when it seemed easier to score. As always happens, the opposition get chances and Short and Brown both went close. Baldwin had a great opportunity to equalise when clean through from the right, his fiercely struck goal bound effort was superbly touched over the bar by Town’s young ‘keeper Coulson.
Thankfully , and to most of the crowd’s relief, Town sealed the game in the 80th minute when a fabulous ball released Parkinson on the left, and his pinpoint cross found Campbell who coolly slotted home.
An interesting point from the squad today was that the average of the Town substitutes was approx. 17 years - the future’s bright The future’s - - red and white!!!
If Town are to continue to challenge for promotion then they will have to start converting chances into goals . This squad has the ability to get there, the football played here was the best from them for a few weeks.
Manager Bonham has the experience and knowledge to take them all the way.
In a game of good pace and hard work, the Dorvics Man of the Match went to Town’s Ross Adams for his usual busy workmanlike all round commitment, which we see most weeks.
Town are away Tuesday evening at Dunstable Town - 7.45 pm and on Saturday at Holmer Green 3.00pm ‘