SAT. 10th SEPT.

BUDE 4; GORAN 2

A tremendous start to the season for Bude, with a convincing win over hard working Goran. The back four of Watts, Wosnitzka, Fry and Faid did superbly well in dealing with the Goran attack, and a great Warburton corner found Bickle to shoot Bude's first goal. Mitchell narrowly missed with a good effort and Bickle got the second after some good midfield work from Watts and Warburton, then yet another Warburton/Bickle combination saw Bickle claim his hat-trick. After the break Goran tested Bude with a series of good shots, Watty making it 3-1 with a diving header and then 3-2 after sustained pressure saw a mis-directed clearance find Bude's own net. The lads dug in, however, with Stubbs, Sellars and Miles working hard all over the pitch and Davis pulling the strings in midfield. Whyte was solid in goal when called upon for Bude, and it was game over when Watton stabbed in the fourth a minute from time.

Goran: J. Phillips, K. Murray, C. Nicholson, D. Semple, T. Holmes, M. Vian, A. Watty, C. Wheely, O. Travers, J. Watty, J. Semple

SUN. 18th SEPT.

BUDE 4; ATLANTIC PORTH ROVERS 0

Another impressive display from Bude against a battling Rovers side. Good work from Davis found Warburton whose shot hit the post early on. Then Watton's long range effort forced Rovers 'keeper into a fine save. Soon after a great lob from Peschke gave Bude the lead. Whyte commanded his goal well, while Wosnitzka and Fry were vocal and firm in the central defence. A super shot from Faid in the second half brought the best save of the match from Rovers' Hawkey, then a dangerous Rovers attack saw them hit the bar. Any Bude nerves were settled, however when Sellars rode two tackles before shooting them into a two goal lead. Bude took control now with Stubbs shooting just wide, Miles working hard for his team-mates and Rowlands making a fine diving save to deny Rovers a goal. Then a moment of pure Brazil saw Watts thunder a bending shot into the top of the net from distance. Finally Bickles first-time ball fell to Mitchell who made no mistake to leave it 4-0 to Bude.

Rovers......M. Hawkey, K. Dewsnap, C. Hogg, J. Lee, A. Dickinson, W. Farmer, M. Lloyd, B. Scott, R. Wilkinson, S. Moses, S. Hawkins, W. Hanlon-Thorp

SUN. 2nd OCT.

BODMIN DRAGONS 1; BUDE 4

Manager Dean Davis will be well pleased with this performance, a third win on the trot for Bude against a Bodmin side who refused to give in until the final whistle.

In Wosnitzka's absence, Warburton did a tremendous job in defence with partner Fry, and with Watts and Faid either side Bude were formidable at the back. White made some valuable saves, and Rowlands coming on in the second half dived brilliantly to deny the home side a penalty. A cross from Bickle found Mitchell who always looked dangerous, and he made no mistake to slot it home for 1-0 to Bude. A nice Faid/Mitchell combination then saw the ball put in for Stubbs to make it 2-0. Just before half-time Davis threaded it through to Bickle to score Bude's third. Watton saw a curling left-foot shot well saved, and Miles played some spirited football against a big Bodmin defence who were finding the tireless Peschke and a determined Sellars thorns in their side. A Davis long range special found the net to make it 4 to Bude, but to their credit Bodmin's heads never dropped and they got a deserved consolation goal through Hoskins.

Bodmin......Rogers, Gerry, Spry, Menhennet, Cox, Brown, Macachlan, Jennings, Singleton, Hoskins, Soloman, Saunter, Roe

SAT. 15th OCT.

BUDE 5; NANSTALLON 3

This top-of-the-table clash saw Bude overcome Nanstallon with skill and sheer effort.Nanstallon started the brighter, going in front through Pas, but 'keeper White was equal to everything else, as was the back four of hard working Stubbs, tough tackling Watts, ever reliable Fry and "Marshall" Wosnitzka keeping the defence as hard to crack as a walnut. Davis had a couple of good shots well saved, and Sellars too was working hard to bring Bude back into the game, and it was Watton who levelled for Bude before half-time. Bickle's fancy footwork found him some space to crack a lovely shot to put Bude ahead, and Miles was so unlucky with Nanstallon 'keeper Lane saving twice at his feet. Bickle then lobbed the keeper to make it 3-1 and Warburton latched on to a pass to shoot Bude into a 4-1 lead which allowed the lads to relax a little - a costly mistake as it was soon 4-3 through Davidson and a great strike by Pas! Second half 'keeper Rowlands kept his nerve for Bude, however, as did the tireless Peschke, and it was all over when a magnificent through-ball from Faid found Warburton who scored to cap a superb personal - and team - performance.

Nanstallon......Strout, Ring, Hepples, Pheasant, Simmons, Trudgian, Armstrong, Hoskin, Fisher

SUN. 23rd OCT.

TINTAGEL 3; BUDE 4

Five wins from five now for Bude, although great credit must go to Tintagel for battling until the final whistle.

Warburton went close early on , as did Sellars and Watton with all the first-half pressure coming from Bude. Davis "The Long Ranger" opened Bude's account from distance, then Bickle cleverly slotted home for 2-0. Tintagel made it 2-1 before Davis hit another of his specials for 3-1. Bickle confounded Tintagels defence then stabbed it into the net for 4-1 to Bude. The team were all playing their part-Stubbs and Faid menaced the wings, Fry's clinical clearances, Peschke's runs and Miles' forays into the box were a constant threat but when Wosnitzka had to save off the goal line the writing was on the wall for Bude......in capital letters! Rowlands was doing well in goal, but two strikes later it was 4-3 and Bude were on their way to snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. The lads regained their composure, however, with White crossing well for the strikers, and on the whole it was another competent and assured win.

Tintagel teamsheet.....sorry not available as batteries unknowingly ran out on my recorder!

SUN. 30th OCT.

LIFTON 2; BUDE 1

This was a match where a result was going to have to be ground out in the mud - and fair play to Lifton for their sheer hard work in winning it. Bude shouldn't be too hard on themselves, however, their controlled passing game was stunted by the surface but they still showed why they've had such a good start to the season. Bickle and Warburton played very well off each other as did Faid and Miles. Watton and Davis worked hard in midfield to get control of the game, and defenders Wosnitzka and Stubbs threw themselves into every tackle but a push in the box gave danger man Williams the chance to put Lifton in front from the spot which he duly took. For Bude, Watson, back from injury looked sharp but it was the commitment of Peschke that paid off when he equalised with a deft side-footed shot. Sellars was getting involved, and Fry made a magnificent tackle to deny Lifton, and for all Rowlands efforts in goal, there was nothing he could do when Bray stole in to grab the three points for the home side.

Lifton........ Eaton, Cairns, Bennett, Houghton, Northam, Turner, Hodgetts, Monk, S. Stevens, C. Stevens, Sandercock, Dawe.

SUN. 8th JAN.

ATLANTIC PORTH ROVERS 2; BUDE 1

This was the Bude's first game in over two months, and for much of the game it showed. All credit to Rovers however, who dug out a superb victory against, you'd have to say, the favourites. Two early strikes from Wilkinson and Lee gave Rovers the advantage, and although Watton made it 2-1 with a lovely strike, Rovers were soon back in the driving seat at 3-1 through Scott. Now Bude were starting to play, with Wosnitzka, Fry and Watts solid in defence in front of Rowlands in goal, and Faid, Mitchell, Peschke and Miles dominating the flanks Bude were virtually encamped in the Rovers' half, and a great lob from Warburton made it 3-2. Watson then thundered it into the top corner to equalise. Davis was working hard in midfield, and with Stubbs hitting the post and Bickle going close the comeback was on until Wilkinson put Rovers ahead from a free-kick. Heartbreak all round for Bude, but at least they'll have run off their figgy pudding and be raring to go next time!

Rovers........(not mentioned) Hawkey, Hancock, Dickinson, Hogg, Dewsnapp, Lloyd, Moses, Hawkins.

SAT. 21st JAN.

BUDE 5; BODMIN DRAGONS 0

The early exchanges were fairly even, although Bodmin were never able to create any clear cut opportunities, thanks to a resolute back four led by Warburton and Wosnitzka. (Writes Ken Bickle) Bude were far more incisive but it was 15 minutes before the opening goal. An attempted clearance was blocked on the half way line and Watton ran in on goal from the right wing and scored with a crisp shot across ‘keeper Jennings. There was plenty of good football played by both sides but it was well into the second half before Bickle made space for himself with a good turn in the box to score the second goal. As the Dragons ran out of puff, Bude added further goals. Firstly when Peschke’s direct running gave him a chance and his shot was beaten out by Jennings only as far as Watson who followed up to make it 3-0 Sellers, on at half time was playing well and linking up with Davis and Faid to cause numerous problems on the left flank. It was by this route that Watton was put in, to again give the ‘keeper no chance. In the dying moments Peschke stormed through in typical fashion to make it 5-0 with a ferocious strike, which even Pat Jennings wouldn’t have sniffed. This was a game played in such good spirit that there was hardly a free kick awarded throughout.

Bodmin........(not mentioned) Jennings, Gerry , Cox, Menhenitt, Saunter, Spry, Hoskin, Brown, Mileham, Rowe, Singleton, Neville.

SUN. 29th JAN.

GORRAN 1; BUDE 8

A super win for Bude against battling Gorran who never gave up the contest. There was some good work from Warburton who fed Bickle to give Bude an early lead, and Bickle doubled his tally from a corner soon after. Gorran's attacks were dealt with superbly by Wosnitzka and Fry at the back, while White's cool handling between the sticks was again worthy of note. Watton made it 3-0 when he powered home a wonderful through-ball by Davis. Then Watton found Bickle who slotted in his hat-trick. Faid and Stubbs' wing wizardry was a constant worry for the home side, but all due credit as they battled back in the second half, beat the offside and scored a deserved goal through Newton. It was soon 5-1 , however, when Watton scored after great work from Sellars on the wing. Mitchell cooly slotted home for 6-1, and again for 7-1. Bude still threatened with Miles and Watson on the attack, and Rowlands would have scored were it not for superb keeping by Gorran's Gordon in goal. The game ended 8-1 when Bickle kept a cool head in a one-on-one.

Gorran........(not mentioned) J. Phillips, J. Semple, T. Holmes, C. Nicholson, K. Murray, J. Whattey, A. Whattey, D. Semple, R. Daniels, O. Travers.

SUN. 5th FEB.

NANSTALLON 1; BUDE 5

A confident, courageous and typically cohesive display again from Bude against high flying Nanstallon, who were no pushovers in this good natured fixture. A lovely cross field ball from Stubbs found Mitchell who tucked it in to make it 1-0. Nanstallon then came back with a great shot on the turn by Simmons, and then hit the post, showing why they are near the top of this league. Bude's defence then shut up shop with commanding displays from Fry, Wosnitzka, Warburton and Faid who headed off the line to keep Bude in it. Battling Watton went on a mazey run down the left and struck a superb shot for 2-1, then Miles' trickery on the ball eventually found Bickle who made it 3-1. Nanstallon kept plugging away, but Watson's bravery and Davis' silky midfield skills were helping to keep most attacks at bay. White in goal for Bude made some fine saves when needed, and it was 4-1 when Sellars capped a strong performance with a shot across the 'keeper. Bickle bagged his brace with a neat side foot to seal the win.

Nanstallon.....(not mentioned) Lang, Strout, Ring, Hepples, Pheasant, Trudgian, Pas, Armstrong, Hoskin, Fisher

SAT. 25th FEB.

BUDE 1; LIFTON 2

This was a case of Bude failing to capitalise on a strong performance against a stubborn Lifton side. The gritty and skillful back four of Fry, Wosnitzka, Warburton and Faid in front of Rowlands in goal had little to worry them in the first half, yet went in trailing 1-0 to a Batten goal. Lifton came out much stronger in the second half, hitting the bar and Watson getting back to make a great goal line clearance for Bude.White was busier in goal, but Bude were never out of this game, and when Peschke went on an epic run and buried the ball in the net for 1-1 it looked like the home side would win it. Davis and Watton were solid and inventive in midfield, with Sellars and Stubbs constantly harrassing the Lifton defence from the wings. Mitchell went close a few times and Bickle hit the post, but Lifton took their chances well, and spoiled the party when Monk knocked it in from danger man Williams' free kick.

Lifton.....(not mentioned) Hodgetts, Sandercock, C. Stevens, Houghton, Dawe, Northam, Bray, S. Stevens, Bennet, Gynn

SAT. 25th FEB.

ATLANTIC PORTH ARGYLE 1; BUDE 0

Its good to test yourselves against the best. Argyle are certainly a class act, and Bude manager Dean Davis will be proud that his team gave them their toughest test all season, and could well have come away with a deserved win. White made some comfortable saves, but there was nothing he could do when Argyle broke the offside trap by the thickness of a Rizla, and Harris netted deep into the second half. Fry, Wosnitzka, Warburton and Faid oozed defensive class for Bude from start to finish, and tough tackling from Davis, Watton, Mitchell and Stubbs ensured Argyle had a battle on their hands in midfield. Watson and Bickle were thorns in the side of a solid Argyle defence, and strong performances yet again from Peschke and Sellars were enough to leave Argyle hanging on in the last ten minutes. It wasn't to be, but well done lads for a great performance played in exactly the right spirit.

Argyle.....(not mentioned) Thompson, Cass, Jamison, Morrisson, Riddel, Maull, Davy-Taylor, Mcnamee, Robertson, Bevan.

SAT. 11th MAR.

BUDE 2; CHARLESTOWN 2

Another fine performance from Bude, who gave a good Charlestown side plenty to worry about throughout this game. White was strong in goal when needed, and centre-backs Wosnitzka and Warburton solid and resolute. Faid was linking up well with Mitchell, who pounced on a great through-ball by Watson to put Bude in front. Special mention to Fry who was magnificent at right-back, and it was 2-0 when Watton's clever ball split Charlestown's solid defence for Bickle to coolly slot in. After the break, Charlestown showed more of what they're made of, and Lithgo knocked it in from a free-kick for 2-1. Bude came back, however, with Miles going close, Davis and Stubbs tackling bravely, and Peschke and Sellars working the wings really well. Charlestown shaded the offside trap and equalised with the last kick of the match through Hammond. Well played all the lads involved.

Charlestown.....(not mentioned) Chard, Blight, Reynolds, Nankiville, Housman, Burchell, Baily, Oliver, Walker, Stone, Valentine

SUN. 19th MAR.

BUDE 2; TINTAGEL 0

A well deserved win against a Tintagel side who are much better than their league position would suggest. Bude needed to work hard in midfield , and did, with Davis and Watton gaining control and feeding the wings, where Sellars, Watson and Stubbs were dynamic in both their tackling and passing. Rowlands in goal had little to do in the first half but came out well when called upon, and it was 1-0 when Peschke pounced onto a touch by "Lightning" Mitchell and slotted in. Tintagel were stronger in the second half, but great tackling by Bude's very own defensive "Fantastic Four" - Fry, Wosnitzka, Warburton and Faid kept them at bay, and White was safe hands when needed between the sticks. Miles threatened up front, but it was strike partner Bickle's mazy run and careful strike which left it 2-0 to Bude.

Tintagel......Rundell, Brooks, Mason, Reynolds, Stollery, Shaw, Reed, Fanshawe, Fili - Parsons, Wilson, Claxton, Nute

SAT. 1st APR.

CHARLESTOWN 2; BUDE 1

Bude battled strongly when 2-0 down and did enough to have won this match in the second half but it was not to be. Lots of early pressure from Charlestown saw Hammond head them into the lead, and White made some excellent saves to keep Bude in it. Fry, Warburton and Wosnitzka held fast at the back with some strong tackling, and Davis worked very hard to supply Mitchell and Bickle who were both unlucky not to score as Bude fought back after half time. Rowlands kept Bude in it twice in the second half, but there was nothing he could do when Hammond put Charlestown 2-0 up from a free-kick much against the run of play. Bude attacked relentlessly with Peschke, Watson and Stubbs helping to pile on the pressure, and the comeback seemed on when Faid curled a Beckham-like free-kick into the roof of the net, but despite hard work from Watton and Miles, and a great fighting spirit throughout, luckless Bude's season ended with a defeat.

Charlestown.....(not mentioned) Chard, Blight, Reynolds, Nankiville, Housman, Burchell, Lithgo, Baily, Oliver, Walker, Stone, Valentine

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