Saturday 7th February

Luton Borough                                    2
Leighton United                                   7

League Match

A real thumping today.

We started off really well, the second week running
Jay scored in the first minute to take a early lead.
Leighton equalised with a soft goal, with a ball
played down the middle and like last week, not
dealt with by our defenders. 1 - 1.
Within a few minutes we regained the lead, with
Rocky beating the on rushing keeper with a header.
2 -1. Kyle almost made it 3 -1, when clean through
his shot just going wide. At this stage of the match
we looked really comfortable, I was looking to push
on.

That turned out to be a pipe dream, with Leighton
scoring 5 more goals, in the end they looked quite
comfortable. We had a number of chances in the
second half, most falling to Rocky.In one great
move Rocky played a lovely pass across the goal
mouth, which Nico just missd contact for a certain
goal. Well done to Sammy who saved a penalty.

Looks like we will end up third, which at the start
of the season I would have taken.The boys are
perhaps tiring as we approach the end of the season.
They need to get back to doing the basic things well,
like passing etc.The start of the season, we had problems
in the mid field and our defence was our saviour.
Now its the other way round, the midfield is solid , with the defence having a torrid time. Thats football !!, me and John
will be looking to sort this out in our remaining few games.




Half Time 2 - 4
Full Time 2 - 7

Final Score    2 -  7

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     1
Jay Champkins              1

Man of the Match : Alessandro Palumbo
Coaches Award   : Liam Kiely

Saturday 14th March
Shefford Saints                                    3

Luton Borough                                    3
League Match

Final Score    3 -  3

Scorers

Kyle McLeish                 2
Jay Champkins              1

Man of the Match : Nico Balducci
Coaches Award   : Andrew O'Connor

Saturday 7th March
Bedford FC B                                       2

Luton Borough                                    3
League Match

Final Score    4 -  0

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     1
Jay Champkins              2

Man of the Match : Jay Champkins
Coaches Award   : Kyle McLeish

Saturday 21st February
EB Lions                                              0

Luton Borough                                    4
League Match

A awful pitch today, which I think suited EB
Lions more than us, as it was a great leveller
- a very boggy pitch, not for passing football.

The good news, we have gone to top of the
table !!, whilst this won't last for long -  we
might as well enjoy the moment.

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Final Score    4 -  0

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     2
Jay Champkins              1
William McDermott        1

Man of the Match : Andrew O'Connor
Coaches Award   : Dean Hodges

Saturday 14th February
Leighton Town                                    0

Luton Borough                                    4
League Match

Looking to see if we could carry on last weeks
performance , but the first half was scrappy.

Even so, we were the team likely to score,
with both Kyle and Rocky going close. I
thought Rocky had scored. but his shot
hit a post, before bouncing to safety.
Leighton were quick on the break, Sammy
and the back four were brilliant. Liam and
Matt in the middle were superb, winning
tackles and headers.Ryan was really getting
involved helping Ben and Andrew who at
times were being outnumbered as our
midfielders were slow to get back at times.
It was Dean who opened the scoring, a
powerful header from a Rocky corner.

Leighton were on the front foot at the start
of the second half. I remember a great tackle
interception from Liam , when Leighton looked
like they might score. James and William
were both getting involved playing good balls,
up to Rocky and Nico.

It was Jay who made the game safe, scoring
two good goals.Quick thinking from Kyle led
to one of the goals, taking a quick throw to
Jay, who found himself in front of the keeper,
with a easy finish. Rocky completed the
scoring hitting a fierce shot, that the keeper
found to hot to handle.


Half Time 1 - 0
Full Time 4 - 0

Well Done boys

Final Score    4 -  0

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     1
Jay Champkins              2
Dean Hodges                  1

Man of the Match : Liam Kiely
Coaches Award   : Sammy Rimmer

Saturday 7th February

Luton Borough                                    3
Bedford FC A                                       2

Cup Match

A great result today, deserving the win against
Division 1 opposition to reach the 4th round.

We took an early lead, courtesy of Rocky,
scoring direct from a free kick.The lead
not lasting long with Bedford equalising
within a few minutes.

In a very competitive game, we scored two
great goals, from Jay and James to take
a 3 - 1 lead. The whole team was getting stuck
in and Ryan playing in front of the back four
was magnificent. Liam,Matt,Andrew and Ben
at the back were excellent, winning headers
tackles.James,Dean and Kyle in mid field
really worked hard, as did Nico,William and
Matty when they came on.

The second half started as expected with Bedford
putting us under pressure kicking down the hill.
The boys really had to dig deep to keep them out,
Bedford only scoring a lucky own goal. Sammy
whilst not overworked dealt with anything that
came into his box.

We had a couple of good chances to extend our
lead, their keeper making a couple of good saves
to deny Rocky.

I am very happy with the result and performance.
The boys showed they are capable of playing
in Division 1.

Half Time 3 - 1
Full Time 3 - 2

Well Done boys

Final Score    3 -  2

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     1
Jay Champkins              1
James Inns                     1

Man of the Match : Ryan Hopkins
Coaches Award   : Alessandro Palumbo

Saturday 24th January

Luton Borough                                    6
Bedford Eagles                                    0

League Match

Good to get back to playing Football. Never in
danger of losing this game.

We started on the front foot, putting the Eagles
under alot of pressure, and really we should
have scored before we did - missing some easy
chances. Kyle got our first with a powerful header.
Kyle involved again in our second, playing
a lovely ball across the box for James Inns
to tap in.

The back four looked comfortable Liam, Matt
Ben and Andrew, but at times not playing the line
but got better as the game went along. Ryan
was magnificent in front of the back four,
breaking most attacks up. Jay and Dean were
both playing well, spreading the ball around,
playing some good passes.William and Nico
both had a good games and were really getting
involved.

Rocky and Jay both scored two goals each, to
put the game out of the Eagles reach. On another
day Rocky could have scored half a dozen goals,
but came up against a very good keeper, who
made some great saves. The Eagles didn't give
up trying to hit us on the counter, but Matt ,Liam
and Rocky were alert to everything, spare a
thought for Sammy who had very little to do today!!




Half Time 2 - 0
Full Time 6 - 0

Well Done boys

Final Score    6 -  0

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     2
Jay Champkins              2
James Inns                     1
Kyle McLeish                  1

Man of the Match : Andrew O'Connor
Coaches Award   : Dean Hodges

Saturday 13th December

Luton Borough                                    3
Bedford FC C                                       1

League Match

A hit and miss performance, not one of our
best. Liam out today and James was full of
cold.

We looked ragged at times, almost a team
of individuals.Boys were holding on to the
ball to long or being greedy. If we play like
this next week, we will get hammered.

We started on the front foot , kicking up the
hill, Kyle has a good chance, but sliced his
shot. Bedford started to get the ball in to
our half and the back three coped quite well.
Matt Aina, captain today, led by example,
really getting stuck in ,ably supported by
Sammy,Ben ,Andrew and William.

Rocky opened the scoring finishing of a lovely
pass from Kyle, 1- 0. Jay doubled the lead with
a cracking shot, which went into the corner
of the net. 2 - 0. We started to dominate the
game, but seemed unable to turn pressure
into goals - not using the space.

The second half was frustrating , again
dominating with nothing to show. James
and Ryan were playing some good passes
up to the forwards as did Nico.Matty C was
getting stuck in.Dean had a couple of good
shots. Rocky found the back of the net,
going throught he middle and scoring a
very good individual goal. 3 - 0

Bedford scored a good consolation goal,
a well placed shot beating Sammy.




Half Time 2 - 0
Full Time 3 - 1

Well Done boys

Final Score    3 - 1

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     2
Jay Champkins              1

Man of the Match : Matthew Aina
Coaches Award   : Ryan Hopkins

Saturday 29th November

Luton Borough                                     8
Luton Leagrave                                    2

Cup Match

A good opportunity to try a few changes today.

Leagrave started well and looked better than
the last time we played them.They caused panic
among our defenders at times and for the second
week running, our defenders seemed reluctant
to put the tackles in.

Luckily at the other end we were ruthless, Rocky
was on fire with some ruthless finishing.He scored
four goals in the first half, all well taken goals.
I remember for one of the goals a great pass in
from Andrew.Nico got in on the act with a well taken
goal. Leagrave scored just before half time, William
made a great save, our defenders were slow to
react as the forward following in, was able to
score into a empty net. 5 -1

The second half was a repeat of the first. Sammy
now in goal for William, Ryan into Midfield.
Jay played left back as Ben was not feeling
very well. Ryan played very well in this half
spraying around some great passes. James
and Jay were setting an example of how
to tackle and were both getting really stuck
in.

James Inns got into the act with two well taken
goals as did Nico with a lovely close up finish.
Kyle was working very hard trying to create
something as did Dean and William.

Leagrave scored a good goal in this half, their
dangerman going around a couple of our defenders
and hitting a hard shot, which Sammy done well
to get his hands to, but couldn't keep it out. 8 - 2.

Obviously happy with the result, so roll on next week.



Half Time 5 - 1
Full Time 8 -  2

Well Done boys

Final Score    8 - 2

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     4
James Inns                     2
Nico Balducci                 2

Man of the Match : Alessandro Palumbo
Coaches Award   : Jay Champkins

Saturday 22nd November

AFC Sundon                                         5
Luton Borough                                     3

League Match

The boys tried their best, we had a few boys who weren't
feeling 100% Liam and Andrew.

We got a very competitive game, the game was for the
taking and until the last ten minutes, I thought we would
win the game. We led for practically the whole game.

Sundon put us under pressure from the Kick Off, the
back four looked disjointed, with half hearted clearances
and very little tackling being made.Nevertheless we
looked the more likelyto score, with the Sundon keeper
making a number of good saves to deny Rocky.It was
Rocky played in by William who made thebreakthrough a
lovely strike, which the keeper had no chance  0 -1.
Sundon soon equalised a soft goal from our perspective,
a  shot going under Sammys body. 1 -1

We took the lead again, with a Matt Aina free kick,
finding Jay who finished close up.  1- 2.

The second half started and Sundon equalised almost
from the kick off, again the failure of our defenders to
put a tackle in and Sammy perhaps should have done
better with the shot. 2 - 2

Matthew Caldbeck who had just come on, scored
from a Rocky corner a lovely finish, to give us the
lead again 2 - 3. The lead didn't last long, it really
started to rain hard and AFC stepped up a gear,
scoring three goals, including one great strike,
which Sammy had no chance with.

The boys didn't give up Kyle,Nico, Dean and James
reallytrying to take the game to Sundon but couldn't
find the breakthrough.

At the end Sundon looked really strong and deserved
the win. I feel if we played as we played last week
we would have won the game. We led all the way
through the game. For once, our back four looked
weak at times, not putting in the tackles and perhaps 
two of the goals should have been saved. As
some of the boys didn't feel well, this would
obviously affect their performance.

The good thing about todays game, is for most
of the game we were not outclassed and
competed very well.I would like to think that
we could beat them, the next time we play.




Half Time 1 - 2
Full Time 5 -  3

Unlucky boys

Final Score    5 - 3

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     1
Jay Champklns              1
Matthew Caldbeck         1

Man of the Match : Kyle Mcleish
Coaches Award   : Matthew Caldbeck

Saturday 15th November

Luton Borough                                     4
Leighton Town Youth                           0

League Match

What a performance we got today. The boys were magnificent,
the team play, at times was breathtaking.

The first half was more even than the second, even so we
looked the team more likely to score. It looked like Rocky
was going to open the scoring, with a one on one with the
Keeper, who dived well to deny Rocky. Matty Caldbeck
also came close with a header, just going wide of the post.
The boys havestarted to put into practise some of the things
we have been asking them at training, which was very
pleasing.They were looking to play the ball around, instead
of trying to do everything themselves.

William in today for Sammy in goal, most probaly thought
he was in for a torrid time, against the League leaders,
he was never troubled. He was quick off his line when
needed and his kicking was spot on - well done William !!
Once again the back four Andrew, Ben,Matthew and Liam
were suberb, practically winning all the tackles, headers etc,
as did Ryan when he replaced Andrew.

We ran away with it in the second half, I lost count of the
number of times we hit the woodwork ie Kyle,Rocky and
Jay. After hitting the woodwork a few times, it was James
who opened the scoring, James who had a very good
game, slotted a shot into the left corner 1 - 0. It was a
Kyle special that gave us the second goal, smashing a
fierce, well placed shot into the back of the net. 2 - 0

Leighton heads now dropped, and we swarmed forward
in search of more goals. Nico and Dean were both
playing well, it was Dean who played Rocky in for the
third goal, a great finish 3 - 0. Rocky deserved this goal,
he didn't stop running all game, he was a constant threat,
most of our good moves involved Rocky, he linked well
with Dean and Nico.
Kyle who was having a storming game, scored his second,
a weak shot beating the keeper.  4 - 0
How Kyle didn't get his well deserved hat trick is beyond
me, he was really battling and nearly scored another two
goals in the last few minutes - well done Kyle!!

We have a tough game next week, but if we play like
we did today, I would fancy our chances.


Half Time 0 - 0
Full Time 4 -  0

Well Done boys

Final Score    4 - 0

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     1
Kyle McLeish                  2
James Inns                     1

Man of the Match : Ben Chesnutt
Coaches Award   : Kyle Mcleish

Saturday 8th November

Luton Borough                                     6
EB Lions                                               1

League Match

A good workman like display from the boys recording a
comfortable victory.

We  took the lead within the first 10 minutes, with
a good finish close up from Jay. We added a further 2
goals in this half, coming from Kyle and Rocky.
EB Lions scored their only game of the match, just
before half time - a sloppy goal to give away.  3 -1

I was very happy with the second half performance,
defending down the slope.We looked really
comfortable, restricting EB Lions to a few chances
and that was only in the last few minutes.
The back four Liam,Andrew, Ben and Matt were
magnificent.Matt took the opportunity to push
forward on a few occasions, which was good to see.

We scored another three goals, courtesy of Kyle,
Dean and William - all well taken goals.
Playing a flat midfield today, I was happy with the
improvement, thanks to Matty, James, Kyle,Ryan
Jay, Nico and William - they all worked hard ,up
and down the pitch.




Half Time 3 - 1
Full Time 6 -  1

Well Done boys

Final Score    6 - 1

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     1
Jay Champkins              1
Kyle McLeish                 2
Dean Hodges                 1
William McDermott       1
  

Man of the Match : Jay Champkins
Coaches Award   : James Inns

Saturday 1st November

Leighton United A                                2
Luton Borough                                     1

League Match

What awful weather today, not for the faint hearted !!

The first half was pretty even, with both teams competing
battling for every ball. We looked dangerous from corners
almost scoring on a few occasions, but alas it was
Leighton who broke the deadlock, a good finish
just beating Sammy at the near post.

To our boys credit the heads did not go down,
they kept on battling.We scored a good equaliser from
a Rocky corner, the ball coming to Nico on the far post,
who slid the ball into the back of the net.

The back four for the second week running were put
under alot of pressure and I thought they were
magnificent, Matt,Liam, Ben and especially Andrew
who had a suberb game. Rocky came close a shot
hitting the post and bouncing to safety.

The second half ,our mid fielders began to tire,
with Leighton exploiting the gaps, but we kept them out.
William, Jay, James, Kyle, Ryan and Dean were trying
their best to feed the forwards, but then it was no surprise
that Leighton scored again (the winning goal),
a powerful shot beating Sammy.

Sammy had to make a couple of good saves to keep
us in touch.Matt Aina, made a couple of good forward
runs, which almost lead to something  - more of this
Matt !!

The boys came off soaked and exhausted, they gave
their all, we cannot ask anymore from them, at the
end of the day, narrow losers.





Half Time 1 - 1
Full Time 2 - 1

Unlucky boys

Scorers

Nico Balducci      1
 

Man of the Match : Sammy Rimmer

Coaches Award   : Andrew O'Connor

Saturday 25th October

Luton Borough                                     4
Bedford FC B                                        5

League Match

The winning run ends.......


We knew this would be a test, to judge how good we are.
We weren't good enough and to be honest after our
performances the last few weeks, I am not surprised.
Our Mid Fielders with the exception of Ryan are not
getting back to support our defenders, so at times
we are being overrun.

Bedford whilst not the best team in the world, were well
organised and came to compete.

The first half was pretty even, Bedford going in front
twice and both times we showed great resilience
to equalise within a few minutes, courtesy of Rocky
and Jay.

We finished the first half strongly and deservedly
taking the lead from a Jay header. 3 - 2.

We started the second half pressing Bedford trying
to extend the lead, looking quite comfortable.
Then Bedford started to press us, scoring three goals,
of which two should have been cleared/saved. It is
really frustrating conceding goals in this fashion.

We were now chasing the game and Kyle scored
a lovley goal, placing his shot in the corner of
the net, but this was all to late with only seconds
on the clock. 4 - 5

There were some excellent individual performances.
Liam and Matt Aina really worked their socks off,
both having great games,ably supported by
the full backs Ben & Andrew. Rocky and Nico
looked dangerous at times but without a goal
to show for their efforts. Both Jay and Kyle
had good games, especially in the first half.

Roll on next week........



Half Time 3 - 2
Full Time 4 - 5

Unlucky boys

Final Score    4 - 5

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     1
Jay Champkins              2
Kyle McLeish                 1
  

Man of the Match : Liam Kiely
Coaches Award   : Matthew Aina

Saturday 18th October

Bedford Town Eagles                           0
Luton Borough                                     4

League Match

The winning run continues , but once again not a great
team performance.
 
The boys looked edgy to start with,especially the back four.
They seemed to have trouble clearing their lines and
getting distance with their clearances.

I changed the formation with Hoppy playing in front of the
back four and with Dean playing behind the two strikers,
which worked really well. Ryan was spraying around some
good passes and Dean was really getting involved, having
his best game of the season.

After missing a few chances and hitting the woodwork, we
took the lead, through a good finish from Rocky. Dean
then extended the lead to 2 - 0, with another good finish.
The goal of the match came from James Inns.The build up 
started right in front of where I was standing. Nico received
the ball on the half way line, and went on a great run down 
the right flank. He beat a few players before cutting in
and playing a beautiful pass into Kyle. Then Kyle
unselfishly looked up and played a great pass into
James Inns, who finished off a great move in style, taking
a 3 - 0 lead going into half time.

We huffed and puffed in the second half, missing countless
chances to score.Our last goal came courtesy of Kyle
McLeish, direct from a corner.

I was happy to come home with a clean sheet, so well done
Sammy and the defenders.

It was necessary to talk to the boys at the end, as at times
they were squabbling among themselves on the pitch.
Hopefully they have all got the message, as this will
be a reason for boys being substituted  in future.
 
Half Time 3 - 0
Full Time 4 - 0


Well done boys

Final Score    4 - 0

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo     1
James Inns                     1
Dean Hodges                  1
Kyle McLeish                  1      

Man of the Match : Dean Hodges

Coaches Award   : James Inns

Saturday 4th October

Luton Borough                                     3
Oakley Rangers                                    1

Ist Round Cup Match

The winning run continues with a good win today.
 
Oakley gave us our hardest game of the season so far.
Playing at home for the first time we struggled in the 
first half, coping with long balls down the slope.
Kyle scored close up, giving us a early lead.
Oakley then equalised as they started to use
the slope to their advantage. We struggled
to get the hall up the hill to the front boys.
Instead of long kicks, we should have passed 
the ball more.

The second half kicking down the hill, we
played alot better, at time laying seige
to their goalmouth. A goal duly arrived , a good
finished by Dean to take a 2 -1 lead, involving
a number of players in the build up, started
by Ryan.Nico in chasing a ball down going
to their keeper, found himself with an open
goal, but was unable to control the ball,
his shot hiiting the bar - well done Nico !!
Nico made amends a few minutes later,
with a good finish close up, to make it 3-1.

I was happy with the second half performance,
we will have to sort out playing up the hill.
Ryan Hopkins had an excellent game, playing
the passes in for all our goals.Ben was very
impressive at the back, hard tackles and solid
defensive headers.


 
Half Time 1 - 1
Full Time 3 - 1


Well done boys

Final Score    3 - 1

Scorers

Kyle McLeish               1
Dean Hodges                1
Nico Balducci               1

Man of the Match : Ryan Hopkins

Coaches Award   : Ben Chesnutt

Saturday 27th September
Dunstable Colts                                   1

Luton Borough                                    8

Friendly Match

The winning run continues with a good win today. 
Dunstable competed well and look better than their
League position suggests.

We were strong all over the field.Using three different
keepers William,Ben and Liam, who all done well.
Some good individual performances particularly
Kyle, Matthew Aina, Andrew and James Inns.
Debut boy Nico done very well


 
Half Time 0 - 5
Full Time 1 - 8



Well done boys

Final Score    1 - 8

Scorers

Kyle McLeish               3
James Inns                   2
Jay Champkins            1 
Dean Hodges                1
OG                                  1

Man of the Match : James Inns

Coaches Award   : Nico

Saturday 20th September
Luton Leagrave                                    1

Luton Borough                                    8

League Match

The winning run continues with a emphatic victory today. I don't
think we will get another game, as easy as this, putting us
top of the table.

Goal Difference column has been hidden at the League's request

10 Teams	Games Played	Games Won	Games Drawn	Games Lost	Goals For	Goals Against	Points
Luton Borough Youth U11	2	2	0	0	11	1	6
Leighton United A U11	2	2	0	0	3	1	6
AFC Sundon U11	2	1	1	0	9	2	4
Leighton Town Youth U11	2	1	1	0	5	4	4
Shefford Saints U11	2	1	0	1	7	5	3
EB Lions U11	2	1	0	1	4	8	3
Bedford FC B U11	1	0	0	1	1	2	0
Bedford FC C U11	1	0	0	1	0	3	0
Bedford Town Eagles U11	2	0	0	2	2	6	0
Luton Leagrave U11	2	0	0	2	2	12	0

We scored the first goal in the first minute,Jay hitting a high shot,
which the keeper fumbled into the net 0 -1.

We scored another five goals in this half courtesy of  two from
Rocky, one a piece from Ryan, Dean and Andrew.
All were well taken goals, I was pleased with Ryans goal, as
he followed in on the keeper and got his just rewards. 
 
Half Time 0 - 6

We only added another two goals in this half, one a piece from
William and James.Williams goal was a great strike, a well
placed shot into the right hand corner of the goal.

I was dissapointed that we didn't keep a clean sheet,
with Leagrave getting a O.G from a free kick, the
deflection beating Sammy.

Its hard to analyse games like this, which was so one-sided.
The back four were solid again, with Andrew on top of his
game, getting back a few times to snuff out some long balls
over the top.Kyle (MOM) had a great game, he really imposed
himself, in mid field and also when at right back.

We could have scored another ten goals today, if our finishing
was better - but I am not complaining, eight will do !!
The second half was not as good as the first, probaly not helped
by the number of changes I made, which disrupted our
performance - but it was an opportunity to try a few things.

Well done boys

Final Score    1 - 8

Scorers

Alessandro Palumbo   2

Ryan Hopkins               1

Jay Champkins            1 

James Inns                   1
William McDermott      1
Andrew O'Connor        1
Dean Hodges                1

Man of the Match : Kyle McLeish

Coaches Award   : Andrew O'Connor