Our U16s marked their final season in the Taunton and District Youth League with a presentation evening in the clubhouse on Sunday.

Co-managed by Tom Richards, John Stanyard and Luke Bryant, the boys now move up into the Western Counties Floodlight Youth League for U18s.

They finished third in the table this season after an agonising final game saw them suffer defeat when a draw would have seen them win the league.

Tom said: “I would like to thank the players, parents and Jon and Luke for making this set of boys’ youth football such a success.

“Our time included a league cup win and a relegation – we really did experience it all together.

“We are looking forward to taking the boys on as Wellington U18s and continue their development and transition into men’s football, creating a pathway into the club’s senior sides.”

Award winners

  • Most improved player – Harvey M.
  • Top scorer – Charlie L.
  • Coach’s player – Joshua S.
  • Coach’s player – Filip L.
  • Coach’s player – Ollie H.
  • Fans’ player – Ollie H.
  • Players’ player – Ollie H.
  • Most goal contributions – Charlie L and Joshua S.
  • Sportsmanship award – Joby H.

Tom, Jon and Luke were also presented with scrolls to mark their service as youth managers.

MAIN PHOTO: Front row, from left, Harvey R (captain), Zac C, George S, Joby H, Riley L, Riley N, Jon Stanyard (coach). Middle, Tom Richards (coach), Freddie J, Callum S, Ollie H, Quentin C, Luke Bryant (coach). Back, Filip L, Harvey M, Charlie L, Joshua S, Freddie T.