The Brackley roadshow rolls on; goals from Matt Lowe and Lee Ndlovu secured three points, with the Bucks’ chance of any momentum killed off by Zak Lilly’s dismissal.
The work of chairman Andy Pryce and his staff, despite being without regular income for more than 12 months due to the pandemic, has moved the club towards a sustainable model.
“Growing up as a Liverpool fan, the main person I looked up to was Steven Gerrard,” said Lussey. “He played in the same position, and he did so much for the club. I modelled my playing style around him.
Magpies’ manager Ian Burchnall described the Bucks as a good test ahead of the season opener in three weeks, and Roberts capped it when he cut in off the right wing before striking a powerful left-footed shot that beat Russ Griffiths in the Bucks goal to his left.
At 35, he accepts it’s time to plan for life outside of football but the former AFC Telford United and Altrincham striker insists he is not planning to hang up his boots just yet.
The brother of Sheffield United and England defender Phil, midfielder Steve enjoyed an impressive career as a professional before dropping into Non-League