More than 100 people enjoyed our Wanderers U13s’ presentation evening, held at the club on Saturday.
Wanderers had a fantastic season finishing as runners-up in their league and gaining promotion to the top division – winning 12, drawing three and suffering only one defeat in the last game of the season.
They also made it to the quarter-finals of the league cup, being knocked out by the eventual winners.
Wanderers have also had a busy summer with a friendly against a team from Newport and tournaments every weekend throughout June and into July.
They enjoyed success in these tournaments winning the Staplegrove cup and the Wellington School championship and reaching three other semi-finals.
Highlight of the season was a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers where the boys represented the Wellington badge with pride and made some unforgettable memories.
Individual awards
- Manager’s player: Alfie Lamb.
- Players’ player: Evan Aspin.
- Parents’ player: Finlay Cook.
- Sportsmanship award: Sam Howell.
- Most improved: Finlay Cook.
- Champagne moment: Harley Worth.
- Golden boot: Archie Winter.
- Playmaker award: Alfie Lamb.
Manager Seb Coe said afterwards: “It’s been such a brilliant season with highs and lows but throughout it all the boys have a team spirit I’ve never seen before – teammates on the pitch and friends off.
“We have already started making plans for next season – Wolverhampton Wanderers have invited us back to play again, we are looking into the Chelsea tournament and playing in the Bournemouth 7s beach tournament.
“We will also be holding our annual race night before Christmas, so please all come along – date to be confirmed.
“I would to thank everyone who has helped out over the season – too many to mention but really appreciated – and the bar staff at our awards for a fabulous evening.”
