Buxton

26th August 2013

Northern Premier League
Buxton 1 Ilkeston 2
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“The Bucks” have been playing at Silverlands since 1884 when in their first match they defeated near neighbours Bakewell 2-0. Situated over 1000 feet above sea level, the Silverlands is the highest ground within the pyramid of football . If the game is on and more importantly the Pass is open on a crisp winters day make sure you bring your thermals and a flask !.

Whatever the weather, it is a great place to come and watch some decent football. I had visited here a few times but never with a camera and have always watched an enjoyable game unfold and today was no exception. Today was a Derbyshire Derby with local rivals Ilkeston . A big crowd was expected on a glorious summer's afternoon.


Ground: 9/10
Silverlands is Golden in my eyes , what proper non league grounds should really be like. Non of this flat pack style stands. But today more than ever before it looked well "tarted up" a bit like an Essex Girl getting ready for a Saturday night in Basildon !.  A superb , imposing main stand with excellent views across the countryside and covered area on two other sides. A smashing bar and social area and a decent tea hut. The Pies,Peas and gravy were delicious as usual. All served with a friendly smile.
The Staff were super friendly and helpful, I can not speak more highly of the Club.


 
Match Enjoyment: 9/10
Best game of new season so far,very enjoyable from start to finish. The first half was excellent, finger tip saves, well taken goal, woodwork hit, and a most fantastic double save by Bucks keeper. On a par with Montgomery's for Sunderland in '73 Cup Final it was that good.
Then it really got feisty and spicy. Bucks had two players sent off, Ilson pressed forward, Bucks stood firm until the 94th minute, then seconds later Ilkeston scored a winner. The bucks lost with nine players so the sendings off affected them , those players should "Buck" their ideas up !.Unbeliveable end to a cracking match. The Away fans could not believe they had won and to be honest neither could I ! 

 

The drive back through the sun drenched Hope Valley was spectacular and if you go via Bakewell make sure you stop off , for some of their famous tarts, you wont regret it. Until you get on the bathroom scales that is .






4 comments:

  1. Paul Kirkwood5 September 2013 at 08:12

    Like the "early bathers" sign. Well observed pics, all round, in fact.

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    1. The Onion Bag5 September 2013 at 15:37

      Thanks Paul for the kind words.Silverlands is a superb venue and a must visit.Have been a few times but this was my first with a camera.
      The match was more than decent in the glorious summer sunshine. A most enjoyable day out.

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  2. Unknown10 September 2013 at 14:44

    Being a lifelong Wigan Athletic fan and now armed with a free bus pass, along with my mate Dennis Turner, we have decided to re-visit as many non-league clubs as we can. - we remember where we came from.
    We visited Buxton on 30th August and were shown around the ground including changing rooms etc by two kind Directors. We were impressed by the tidyness of the place. I remember Buxton ending our 52 Cheshire League unbeaten run in 1966 after our manager Allan Brown had left for Luton the same day - it was such a shock. I also want to say how much I enjoy your reports and photos - keep doing a great job. Jeff Rourke

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  3. The Onion Bag10 September 2013 at 17:13

    Jeffrey ,
    Many thanks for sharing that story . The rise and rise of Wigan is a fairy tale considering their humble origins.
    Buxton is a great NlL ground of recent years and is always a pleasure to go back for a game.

    Also thanks for your kind comments regarding my reports and photos. I am so pleased you enjoy them because sometimes I have wondered if anyone was out there !!

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