BALLINGER "BOMBERS" FOOTBALL CLUB

22nd November, Ballinger presented with Fairplay Trophies at Wycombes ground. More information to be sent out seperately

On a wild and wet Sunday morning, Bourne End were the visitors to Ballinger in the U 11 Buckinghamshire League.

This was the first occasion the teams had met in the U 11 competition and both made a feisty start despite the conditions, and it was not until mid way through the first half until Bourne End opened the scoring through Robert White after a goalmouth scramble.

A number of clear cut chances went begging for both teams later in the half until Jack Blakely, the Ballinger striker was put clean through and side-footed the ball past the flailing keeper in the 22nd minute to even the scores.

It remained 1 – 1 at half time and both managers faced a tense team talk to invigorate their young teams.

Bourne End came out the stronger team in the second period scoring twice in the space of 5 minutes. The first, another goalmouth scramble following a corner and poked in for Bourne End’s and Robert Whites second goal and two wonderfully taken opportunities by Sam Brown.

The second half continued at pace with a superlative demonstration of goal keeping by Daniel Stirzakker in the Ballinger goal who prevented a heavier loss.

David Hughes, the Ballinger captain struck a dream of a free kick to close the gap to two but the defensive quartet of Bourne End held strong until the final whistle.

An exciting and balanced game but a disappointing result for Captain Hughes and his Ballinger team.


Ballinger Bombers 2 – 4 Bourne End

Andrew Birchenough

Bourne End 3 Ballinger 4

Match report to follow

This weekend sees 29 or so Ballinger Players and "Baby Bombers" cylce around Bovingdon airfield for 2 hours raising money for leukemia research and the Ballinger FC. Pictures will be on the website by Sunday night. Well done to Chris Russell for arranging all this and I beleieve we are close, if not surpassed, our £3000 target.

This weekend sees Ballinger FC Under 11s head for a Marlow 11 a side tournament at Bisham Abbey. We are up against 9 other teams and are confident that we can lift our second trophy in two weeks.

Ballinger 2nd Gala Ball raises £1500 for the club. Balls, new netes, spikey things into the ground, shirts etc can all be paid for. Thansk to all involved in the evening.

Ballinger Bombers Fc swept the fair play awards in the South Bucks Mini Soccer league for under 8s and Under 10s. A tremendous achievement for both squads, parents and coaches. keep an eye on the website for the Wycombe wanders presentation day. A big well done to all of you.