National League North

Sam’s back with a bang for the Bucks

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
27 August 2023

BUXTON 3 BLYTH SPARTANS 0
By Tony Tomlinson

BUXTON achieved their first victory of the season, over third-placed Blyth Spartans, and two-goal man-of-the-match Sam Osborne enjoyed a successful return after pre-season injury.
The early exchanges were even, but visiting captain Nicky Deverdics shot weakly at Max Dearnley from close range.
However, the game was changed by two goals in three minutes. Osborne was already making an impact on the Buxton left, but it was Sam Smart’s one-two with Connor Kirby that set up the winger for a shot, parried by keeper Alex Mitchell, who then ...

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