KARL Marginson paid tribute to his battling players � and the relentless supporters � after his side picked up their first win of the season at Silverlands.
The Rebels headed into Monday's clash with Boston United at Gigg Lane buoyant after Jamie Baguley�s superb left foot strike, on the end of a clever passing move, secured victory.
Today�s game is expected to attract a bumper crowd, with under-18s allowed in free, and Boston � who were in the Football League just three years ago � expected to bring a sizeable support.
FC�s own travelling support of more than 1,000 were in raptures at Baguley�s goal, and Marginson felt the victory was a sure sign that his side are settling to life at UniBond League premier division level after opening with a draw and a defeat.
�We didn�t need the win for self-belief, because that has not been a problem here,� said the Rebels� manager.
�The lads here are all good footballers, but it is about finding our feet after being promoted, and this result shows everyone we can compete because Buxton are a fair old side.�
Marginson insists that his teams go out with attacking %intent, but he was delighted with the clean sheet after leaking five goals in the first two games of the season.
�I thought we defended really well. Dave Chadwick was immense at the back, and his partner Adam Turner is learning all the time.
�But the whole team %defended well. Kyle Wilson was magnificent up front. I was asked who our man of the match was, and I think Kyle maybe edged it because of his workrate, hold-up play and all-round game.
�We worked hard when we didn�t have the ball, worked just as hard to keep possession, and went forward intelligently.
�The last three years have been hectic and stressful at times, but when you get a result like that, and see our fans singing their heads off, it makes everything worthwhile.�
FC�s better passing game paid off on 64 minutes when Wilson held the ball on the left and cleverly brought in Chris Baguley. He squared the ball to his brother Jamie in space on the right, and his first-time shot arrowed past flailing Buxton goalkeeper Scott Hartley.
2 Liam Foster
3 Bradley Howard
4 Dale Whitehead
5 Dave Chadwick(captain)
6 Adam Turner
7 Jamie Baguley
8 Simon Carden
9 Kyle Wilson
10 Chris Baguley
11 Daniel Williams
Subs Used
12 David Neville(for 4, 59 mins)
14 Daniel Self(for 7, 89 mins)
15 Nic Robinson(for 9, 90 mins)
Attendance 2090
Scorers J Baguley 64