extaffyjim Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon at the lodge. Having missed the wins against Dorchester and Eastleigh this is the best I have seen the blues play this season. Dave Collis opened the scoring with a fantastic strike. The ball sat up nicely around 25 yards out and Collis hit it first time, sending the ball flying into the top bin. One of the best goals I've seen us score in recent memory. Osbourne made it 2-0 from a Luke cross, another nice goal and we deservedly led at the break. The third was Osbourne again, a scrappy goal that appeared to just cross the line. Havant pulled one back with a strange looking goal, everyone just seemed to watch it go in and I couldn't see exactly what happened from my vantage point. Thus followed a fairly nervy period for players and fans alike but thankfully we managed to keep them out and ran out deserved victors in my opinion. New keeper made a string of good saves throughout the game and had a good shout for MoM. His kicking certainly needs some work, but it's inevitable that players will have one weakness or another at this level, and frankly I'll take some poor kicks in exchange for great shot stopping. Also seemed to have a good command of the area. My first viewing of Taylor and was impressed. As others have said on this message board, he and Osbourne could be a very handy partnership. Some good competition for places too, with Luke, Lechmere and Greene all looking handy on the flanks. Seems to be a polar opposite of last season when we looked rock solid at the back, but struggled to break teams down. This year I'd back us to score against anyone, and today we looked threatening almost everytime we went forward, including some pacy counter attacks. However we tend to look shaky at the back, and only 1 clean sheet so far speaks for itself. Hopefully the new personnel will settle in and we can begin to shore up the defence. Overall a very positive afternoon, save for the miserable weather, and I left feeling very chuffed and optimistic. Tough game to come on Tuesday, but no reason to be fearful, just play as we did today. COYB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billericay Town Unofficial Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 This is the second game I've seen now, I decided to give Billericay a try a fortnight ago and haven't been disappointed. I live in Pitsea and recently started a new job in Billericay which made me realise how easy it is to get to New Lodge. I used to be a season ticket holder at Colchester United but have grown disillusioned with the way the club has changed since the move in to the new McStadium and haven't been for 3 or 4 years. I only tend to go to a few odd games when a mate wants to go to a league ground he's not been to or a group of us go abroad to watch a game. I fancied getting back in to following a team regularly and with Billericay easy to get to, reasonably priced to get in and playing at a good level they seemed the obvious choice. Today was another good game and a good result. I think I've seen 5 or 6 BTFC games over the last few years now and I've never seen them lose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.m Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 Good day all round, the sense of belief is coming back to the players. Taylor and Osborn are a breath of fresh air upfront, always seem to know where each other are. Leaking goals is an issue, but if we are going to out score the opponents then I will be happy. Jamie you made the right decision, keep coming along win lose or draw, it's nice to get new people through the gate and seeing what our town possesses. If you fancy an away trip, Tuesday will Be fun! On to tuesday, a point for me is good, 3 would be amazing! 'you fill up my senses' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jl Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 An excellent result for us in a very enjoyably game. I took in a Ryman game in our week off and the gulf in quality is vast. Superb strike from Collis and an excellent second from Osborn. A shame we couldn't manage a clean sheet but that was no fault of the keeper who had an excellent debut. I thought H&W looked decent enough and it's clear our home form will be critical in a very tight league. The crowd was disappointing but an hour of biblical freezing ran in the hour before kickoff must have deterred a few. Tuesday's team selection will be interesting. it's a tough game for us but almost a freeroll. I hope we keep playing positively. Well done lads. Come on you Blues!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billericay Town Unofficial Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Jamie you made the right decision, keep coming along win lose or draw, it's nice to get new people through the gate and seeing what our town possesses. If you fancy an away trip, Tuesday will Be fun! *James I can't do midweek games unfortunately but I've marked all the Saturday home games down in my calendar. I'll be back in the Cowshed for the game against Weston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill of Shenfield Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 Great game to watch, thought the ref was iffy and not to the standard we have had of late. Many players played well and the partnership up front has gelled well. Another game in which have scored 3 goals. Well done to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.m Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 James sorry. Good good, bring some more along with you and get them to watch there real local club. Come on you blues!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Town Crier Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I found this on the H & W forum. very amusing the most galling thing for me was the fact that the Billericay players didn't even seem that bothered on the final whistle ,I can remember when in the not too distant past we were a big scalp and they would have celebrated like they'd won the world cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extaffyjim Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 Oh dear, delusions of grandeur it would seem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaBTFC Posted October 28, 2012 Share Posted October 28, 2012 I found this on the H & W forum. very amusing the most galling thing for me was the fact that the Billericay players didn't even seem that bothered on the final whistle ,I can remember when in the not too distant past we were a big scalp and they would have celebrated like they'd won the world cup. It must be something about teams that play us in yellow shirts that have supporters who have a misplaced sense of perception as to where they are in the World.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.c Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Apologies to Havant for not being in awe of them! Overall we deserved the points. Fantastic debut from Bartlett and shows the benefit of having quality between the sticks. We look like scoring but we look like conceeding. Great entertainment value and that's what will bring the crowds in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBTFC Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Tbf last time we played them we did have Jamie Wallace upfront so expectations were not high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billericay Town Unofficial Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 James sorry. Good good, bring some more along with you and get them to watch there real local club. Come on you blues!!! To a lot of people I know Billericay isn't their local team. My local teams are Bowers and Basildon. I was involved with Basildon about 10 years ago but the Essex Senior League is a horrendous standard and the club will go nowhere. I'll have to start putting names to faces of people on here at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbrella Man Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Was a great game to watch but in all fairness to Havant and their supporters if we would have got some of the decisions they got off the officials i wouldn't of been a happy bunny, also a mention for the keeper who was my MOTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan.c Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 I used to be a season ticket holder at Colchester United but have grown disillusioned with the way the club has changed since the move in to the new McStadium and haven't been for 3 or 4 years. I only tend to go to a few odd games when a mate wants to go to a league ground he's not been to or a group of us go abroad to watch a game. That's funny, cos next saturday we'll all be Colchester supporters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff1960 Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 The FWP report was interesting too. They knew what to expect from us did they? They had the better quality players but lost the battles? I agree they weren't bad but the result (and the table) doesn't lie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billericay Town Unofficial Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 That's funny, cos next saturday we'll all be Colchester supporters! Financially I won't be supporting them again until a certain person leaves the club. Until then, and probably after that, I will happily give my support to Billericay Town. It's nice to watch a local team and not have to run their website or work on the match programmes! Happy days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill of Shenfield Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 You can always help with our website and programmes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billericay Town Unofficial Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Very kind of you, I'm sure, but I'll give it a miss ta... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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