02/09/2026
SILVERSTONE HIT THE BRAKES AS MARSH CRUSE TO THE NEXT ROUND…..
MARSH GIBBON 5–0 SILVERSTONE
Buckingham Charity Cup
A brilliant night back at the Nest on Tuesday evening as the First Team continued their excellent start to the season with a convincing 5–0 win over Silverstone.
Preparations weren’t exactly ideal, with a few matchday dropouts through work, illness and, of course, the standard Nick Maldini Moodie bad back. That meant two late call-ups, so a huge shoutout to Kennie and Borsky, who stepped up at short notice and both played a massive part in the win.
There was also the return of a few regular faces from the opening league game, with Alex Clarke, Lewis Dench, George Carpenter and Dan Chittenden all back involved.
The warm-up had the usual relaxed Marsh feel about it probably a little too relaxed for T. Leno, who was starting to look slightly concerned before kick-off. Luckily, as soon as the whistle went everyone switched on and was at it from the outset.
Marsh came flying out of the blocks and were in complete control against a young Silverstone side. Dan Chittenden opened the scoring before Matt Cruse decided he fancied the match ball, helping himself to a first half hatty by basically bulling their back line and some smart finishing .
Charlie Willis (CW10), after a cracking start to the season in the No.10 role, was asked to sacrifice himself for the team and move out to the left of the front three. Whether the hair gel requirements are different out there remains to be seen.
HT: MGFC 4–0 Silverstone
Half time also saw Maldini Moodie, despite the bad back keeping him out of the action. Still manage to fulfil one of his most important role of chief cheerleader and providing the half time rollups that certain members of the current squad have apparently become reliant on, much to the gaffer’s dismay.
Can’t say we saw any of the Silverstone lads joining them for a half time smoke. Judging by some of them, we’re not convinced they were old enough to drive themselves home.
Back to the football, and the second half started in much the same fashion. Marsh remained on top and Chittenden grabbed his second of the evening after turning on the afterburners and showing everyone that the big chunk can still move when he needs to chasing down a long ball before slotting it past the keeper. That made it 5–0 and put the result beyond any doubt just as well as the light was beginning to fade at the nest.
A clean sheet, five goals and another win. A brilliant contribution from everyone involved, especially those who stepped in late and the excellent start to the season continues.
Fair play to Silverstone who never gave up and will cause trouble in NB with their youthful pace and spirit.
Goals:
Dan Chittenden x2
Matt Cruse x3
FT: MGFC 5–0 SILVERSTONE
2 games. 2 wins. Plenty of goals.
The Robins keep rolling.
Mom- Matt Cruse
Skipper stepped up again and lead the front line superbly putting the game beyond and doubt in the first 30 mins.
DOD- Alex Clarke
Despite him claiming an assist and a solid game at centre back nothing could stop big al from trying a ridiculous backheal which twice failed miserably and returned possession back to the Silverstone front line.
