The Terriers earned a well deserved three points against a surprisingly strong Aylesbury side.  Having taken the lead early on from a predatory strike by Roger Husband Bracknell never relinquished the lead but struggled to completely control the game against industrious and physical opposition.  Ian Wilson claimed the second goal from as sweetly a struck short corner as you are likely to see.  Tom Scott added to his impressive season s tally of goals with a sharp turn and finish, but Bracknell had to stay honest to the final whistle with Aylesbury challenging to the end.

The Terriers made difficult work of what should have been a routine win; in many respects the outstanding performance was from goal keeper Jan Jalovy who made string of fine saves to keep the Buzzard total down.  Goals from Robert Badley (2), Peter Scott (2), David Murray, Tom Scott and Max Heaver were all surpassed by an unforgettable strike from Matt Wakefield that will live long in the memory.  It is a sign of how far this development side has come that there was actually a tinge of disappointment about a 8:1 victory and a general recognition that the shape of the side throughout the first half in particular was not what the team aspires to. They will look for better team play next time

After a sleepy start, the Terriers eventually woke up to put this game to bed.  Early on it looked like a game the Terriers were expected to win, could become a nightmare. Profligacy in front of goal and Eastcote taking the lead from virtually their first attack in the game after poor decision making in defence.  This was followed by injuries to key man Roger Husband followed by skipper Neil Badley - this left Badley having to limp around upfront to keep eleven men on the pitch.  The Terriers did not finish off a number of short corners before their first goal, which finally saw Peter Scott calmly slot home from Bracknell s seventh set piece of the first half.
 
However the second half proved far more rewarding with a reshuffled but determined side gaining their just rewards.  Neil Badley got the decisive second goal deflecting in a pacey through ball from young Robert Badley.  Then Tom Scott got over the frustrations of the afternoon slotting home off a neat one two with the limping Badley.  The Terriers final goal came from man of the match Max Heaver; in the second half he epitomised the spirit called for to lift the team to  get the right result; his communication and work rate were a tonic to the side and when he creamed the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal from the top of the circle for his first goal of the season it heralded a genuine celebration in recognition of his fine contribution.

Having been out of tune for a couple of games where they have struggled to find their rhythm it was important for the Terriers to put the bad vibes hanging over them to one side and hit the high notes again.  The early start looked like it might dampen this aspiration but once Tom Scott slipped in the first goal the side tightened up and from a muted start the crescendo started to build to a blinding spell in the second half where three goals were scored in five minutes.
Virtuoso Tom Scott may have provided the first beat for the team but it was old masters Dave Scott and Neil Badley who grasped the game in central midfield and conducted play allowing the young quartet of Max Heaver, Peter Scott, Sam Fox-Harvey and Robert Badley to play with freedom and mesmerise the opposition.  Of these four only Max Heaver did not join Tom Scott s hat trick on the score sheet ; Dave Scott completing the septet of goals.
 
Out  of these goals Dave Scott s and Robert Badley s were the pick.  Both saw the early movement develop in the Terrier s own half, the play was built with staccato interplay down the left eventually leaving Scott and Badley free in the circle to score with great bravado.  Soloist of the game was Peter Scott who scored from a fiddling run that saw him trip the light fantastic from just inside the 25 through numerous opposition defenders coolly finishing from close range.

Despite an electric performance by Tom Scott who on current form must be the sharpest shooter in the league, Bracknell Terriers lost to fellow promotion hopefuls Milton Keynes.  Scott scored all three of Bracknell s goals and not one of them was a routine tap in; all showed the predators  eye and made something of very difficult chances.  Unfortunately the Terriers never really gained control of the game and throughout, the MK forward line gave Bracknell s defence as many problems as Scott provided at the other end.  Ironically perhaps a better second half team performance saw Bracknell lose the game having been level at one all at the break.  Mention must be  made of Robert Badley who moved into centre midfield after ten minutes of the second half in place of one of his more experienced team mates and helped gain some control of the match where  previously it at been a real struggle for Bracknell to retain possession of the ball and snuff out MK attacks.

Robert Badley took the honours in this disciplined performance by Bracknell Terriers; he scored one goal and assisted in the other two scores that secured a three nil win against a dogged Amersham side.  The opening goal came after a period of stiff resistance by Amersham  that rarely saw them get out of their half; Andrew Badley found his younger brother,Robert,  in the circle with a pacey pin point pass -  the young left midfielder's first time slap neatly clipped the ball into the back board leaving the Amersham goal keeper with no chance.  This was closely followed with a neat short corner move that revolved around Robert, the younger, Badley and resulted in a penalty stroke being awarded. Just to show his boys he is not passed it -  Neil, "Dad" Badley coolly converted.  Finally the same set piece short corner saw Roger Husband muscle in on the Badley family affair and net from close in, to secure the third goal and the three points.

The demands of trying to run five sides through a period of injuries and holidays finally lead to the Terriers shooting themselves in the foot.  Four players were delayed in leaving the club as the driver was umpiring a late starting third team game. As a consequence, they were caught in traffic and left seven men to start the game, not including a goal keeper!  By the time the late arrivals got on the pitch the result was already beyond the team as they trailed 5 goals to nil.  This became even more frustrating when it was soon apparent that with a full team Bracknell were more than a match for the home side, who to cling on to the game, reverted to  bullying tactics on the talented Bracknell youngsters which sadly remained unpunished.  Alex Light got a consolation goal for the Terriers finishing off a great move from deep in the  Bracknell half .Despite pressurising West Hampstead for the remainder of the match  Bracknell could not convert any more chances to retrieve the scoreline.

Bracknell Terriers travelled to Staines for the four o-clock start only to find their eleven pitched against a surprisingly strong side.  To make the trip Bracknell added fifth teamer Paul Broom to the team and Tony Heaver who was returning to the game at the age of forty.  Both were key to a brilliant performance. Heaver anchored the midfield with David Scott and linked the play down the right hand side between Max Heaver and Peter Scott. Paul Broom scored the first two goals of his hockey playing career having only picked up a stick for the first time last year.  The goals, one in each half, were both down to brilliant team play.  Passing moves saw the ball moved smartly and with Tom Scott exploiting the space in the circle, drawing players onto him and threading the ball to unmarked Broom standing just of fthe goal line, it was more or less perfect hockey.  Having said this, the win was built on a fantastic team effort where shape and defensive commitment saw Staine s pace and skill thwarted many times.

A lack lustre first half did show the seeds of what could happen if Bracknell put their foot on the gas; the Terriers passed the ball around with careless ease and could have been more than a meagre Tom Scott goal up.  Pace of thought; pace on the ball; and fluidity of movement was called for at half time and as soon as the Terriers put their plans into action Aylesbury were left in their wake with six goals going in to give a convincing seven - nil result.  Tom Scott got his obligatory hat trick with brother Peter Scott, dad  Dave Scott, Robert Badley and Ben Temple, all getting their names on the score sheet.  This concluded the Terriers first half season in the open leagues and it sees them challenging for promotion with five other teams. None of the other teams are made up of such young players; and it is a credit to all the teenagers how competitive they have been in this senior team.

You can only play the opposition before you and the Terriers slowly and methodically dismantled Leighton Buzzard.  They won both halves convincingly four goals in the first and five in the second with no reply.
 
Tom Scott once again grabbed the headlines scoring five but what was most pleasing about his performance was his movement and his ability to find space in a congested circle.  His brother Peter Scott also had a fine game retaining possession simply then weaving magic where it hurts most..  Of the senior players Roger Husband had a superb game scoring himself but providing numerous assists for others and in particular Tom.  Ironically Roger picked up an injury and may not be available next week.

This was a curate s egg of a display by the Terriers with moment s of divine inspiration and others that certainly didn t belong in the gospel according to coach Neil Badley. Two goals from Tom Scott and one a piece for Richard Jones and Dave Murray were the meagre returns from a game in which, potentially, the Terriers could have crucified the opposition.  Sam Fox-Harvey had an excellent game from right midfield showing great touch and composure but overall the side to often lapsed into the sin of not taking the easy option to retain the ball and suffered a frustrating afternoon as a consequence. However it was a further 3 points on the board for this development side.

Three goals from Tom Scott, two from Alex Light and one apiece for Peter Scott and Andy Bennett brought a well-deserved seven-goal victory against Ashford.  Up by two at half time Coach Badley called for the side to dictate the pace of the game and raise the tempo, this the youngsters did magnificently keeping pace on the ball, passing accurately whilst maintaining shape.  Ashford had struggled to live with the Terriers first half and  in the second they were blown away.

Peter Scott nearly rewrote the script of this dour encounter on a virtually un-playable ponding plastic pitch with a signature reverse stick shot half way through the second period.  But unfortunately one defensive lapse saw MK draw level much to the chagrin of Michael Igoe who was playing his last game for Bracknell; having moved to pastures green in West Berkshire.  Igoe had a fine game in goal but was perhaps edged to man of the match by the imperious Ian Wilson and the tireless Dave Murray.  Murray in particular did the work of three men in an injury and illness ravaged side.  Young Alex Fox_ Harvey stepped into the team at the last moment and although he was certainly the most diminutive he was certainly not the least effective; showing great intelligence, movement and touch.  Max Heaver at right back also stepped up to the mark with perhaps his best game of the season with the technique to put pace on the ball in the most difficult of playing conditions and winning possession on countless occasions through excellent anticipation and reading of the game.

Tom Scott bagged a hat trick with his younger brother Peter Scott opening the scoring in a 4:0 victory over Amersham although the game was not as easy as the score line suggests.  In the first half Bracknell made the game look difficult by generally deciding not to do the easy thing. Peter Scott s opener was typical in the sense that Bracknell had refused to score from much easier opportunities before young Scott latched onto a loose ball with an emphatic reverse stick shot.  In the second half Bracknell established some shape and pattern to their game and wore down Amersham to the benefit of three goals.  Robert Badley played an outstanding role with two assists and some intelligent all round play and George Gibson stepped into the side for the first time and showed much promise

This game really stretched Bracknell s development side, Brunel University fielded a side brimming with pace and fitness to challenge the youth and experience of the Terriers.  In the end it was a step too far for Bracknell but they made Brunel fight for every ball.  The old boys rolled back the years and met the challenge with all the grit and guile they possessed, David Scott and Ian Wilson were the rocks on which wave after wave of pressure foundered .  Alex light made his debut in goal and was magnificent.  Tom Scott, the lone striker, in a hastily reshaped 4:1:4:1 formation always looked like he could trouble his markers and ploughed an endless furrow up front trying to relieve pressure.  But what was most impressive was the team shape; it may have been hastily re adjusted when the size of the task became apparent early on in the game; but it was the secret to keeping the score restricted to two and the likely hood that existed through out the game that Bracknell might have found the net themselves.

West Hampstead s one hundred percent record was left in tatters by a performance from the young Bracknell development side that went through the gears from dogged to unctuous to dominant.  West Hampstead started with confidence and tried to blow Bracknell away with their sheer physicality, but the youngsters stuck to their task and when they were found short David Harris in goal played a Goliath of a game.  Even during this period, hope was evident as young Tom Scott tormented his markers and went close twice having broken free of their shackles.  Indeed it was no surprise when Tom finally found the net coolly slipping the ball under the tigerish advance of the Hampstead keeper.  Hampstead, on the balance of the play, deservedly gained an equaliser but Tom Scott then conjured up a penalty flick from a tight angle for Skipper Neil Badley to methodically restore the Bracknell lead for half time.  In the second half Bracknell finally found the measure of the bullish Hampstead side and like young picadors put them to the sword.  Tom Scott rounded of his tenacious performance with a second predatory goal and then the team combined to play 15 minutes of scintillating hockey to close out the game with out Hampstead not touching them.

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Bracknell picked up three points with a economical 2:1 win against Staines.  If the side had been a little sharper in the circle the win could have been far more comfortable.  The goals came from a John Brayshaw bagged brace; one in each half.  The Terriers lost shape in the final quarter as the game became too easy and were punished by conceding an unnecessary goal which put their points at risk. Despite Bracknell having the lions share of the game Staines set themselves up to counter on the break and successfully clawed back a goal.

This game heralded the "return of the King" and despite an imperious display at the heart of the defence by Nigel King, events conspired against the Terriers to stop them gaining any spoils from a very competitive game against a strong Marlow side.   King, bought out of retirement due to the unfortunate unavailability of three key players, formed a solid line of defence akin to the wall of China with his old defensive partner Ian Wilson. Such was the scale of their performance one of their young team mates japed that their display could have been seen from outer space.
 
Unfortunately injuries reduced the side to eight active players in the second half and Bracknell ultimately were unable to retain their first half lead.  The goal was scored by Andrew Badley who converted an excellent short corner set piece, which consisted of four crisp passes before the killer blow was executed.
 
Andrew Badley himself was hampered by cramps after being targeted for his influence and being felled in successive tackles by ruthless defenders; David Murray rendered himself stationary from his efforts and Roger Husband had to with- draw early in the first half due to an old injury flaring up.  Roger's withdrawal allowed young Alex Fox-Harvey to make his debut for the side.  Alex showed great promise and his technique was evident whenever he was played into the game.

Bracknell Terriers built on an encouraging start to the season with an excellent win against Sonning.  Once again the core of youngsters showed the way with fine individual and team performances.  Max Heaver and Robert Badley provided endless support and were always safe outlets for the ball.  Max Heaver and Peter Scotts growing understanding on the right of the park shows much promise.  Sam Fox once again belied his years with a mature performance in the centre of the defence.  Tom Scott terrorised the Sonning defence through out and deservedly collected a goal.  Roger Husband, John Brayshaw and Robert Badley also chipped in with a goal a piece to ease the side to a four one victory.

Bracknell Terriers - a team comprising of a blend of extreme youth and mature experience, had their first competitive game in the blistering sun away to a Wallingford side that had more ringers than a campanologists convention.  In the event, the five three defeat was very creditable and a lot of succour can be taken from the fact that Bracknell s best was far better than Wallingford s.  It was rather the inability of the extremely experienced players to sustain the hectic pace they were subject to, rather than the youngsters not being able to cope with hockey at a senior level, that lead to defeat.  Tom Scott, who bagged two of Bracknell s goals and Samuel Foxs' remarkably mature performance in the centre of the defence, showed that the youngsters will be catching the eye rather than the quinquagenarians as the season progresses.  The third Bracknell goal was scored by Captain Neil Badley whose scorching short corner set piece left the Wallingford keeper wondering how the ball had found its way into the net.