Sat 14 Sep 2019
After throwing away the lead last Saturday, Borough were under no illusions that they had to perform in front of a large crowd at Fengate, against newly promoted Olney.
And Borough certainly started with much more intensity, and after 7 minutes Zak McClure touched down and Newman added the extra points.
Peterborough were piling on the pressure and it was no surprise when on 16 minutes Player/Coach Sam Crooks was credited with the touchline as the Peterborough scrum drove over the Olney line. Again Newman added the conversion.
However during the next period Borough lost their way and shape, Tom McClure was forced off the field with a head injury, winger Braga was yellow carded, and Olney forced their way into the game by scoring near the posts, converting, leaving the Half Time Score at 14-7 to Peterborough.
The second half again started strongly for the home match and following good handling, full back Aram Jones, carved his way through the Olney defence to score a superb individual try. The reliable boot of Newman added the conversion.
Once again Borough, although territorially in command, made silly mistakes and it was not until David Buchan bundled his way over on 70 minutes, securing the bonus point. Newman added his fourth conversion of the afternoon.
The home team then gave their supporters a real fright. With firstly Zak McClure and then Sam Crooks sent to the Sin Bin, coupled with some poor defence, Borough allowed Olney to score twice leaving them only one score ahead.
Coach Phil Powell will be happy to get his first bonus point of the season, but be equally frustrated with his teams failure to push on when gaining a lead.
This was a workmanlike performance with everyone playing a part in the victory.
There were big wins for both the Borough Second and Third teams against Olney 2nds and Bedford Swifts 2nds.
A good day down at Fengate in the sunshine, where a big support saw three home games resulting in three home wins.
