Our U10s kicked off their season in style, playing their first matches on the new 3G pitch at Court Fields School, writes John Norman.
They faced off against familiar foes Bishops Lydeard, both teams having reached finals day of the cup last season.
The Wellington lads started a bit slowly but it wasn’t long before they found their rhythm and got their passing game going.
The immaculate surface seemed to really play to Wellington’s advantage, allowing them to showcase their slick ball movement.
When the final whistle had blown, Wellington had emerged victorious in all four games, racking up an impressive 24 goals while only conceding three.
The team showcased some brilliant football at times, and the players displayed great sportsmanship at the end of each match.
The goal scorers on the day were a real who’s who of Wellington’s young talent. Jack Jorge led the way with six goals, closely followed by Louis Molloy with five. Bertie Lowrey chipped in with four while Harrison Thompson, Riley Lloyd, and Rex Beatty all got in on the action with three, two and two goals respectively. Fraser May scored a well taken goal.
A special mention must go to Rowan Gibbons, who etched his name in the history books by scoring the first goal on the new pitch.
A big shout-out has to go to the team’s sponsors, Roadchef (kit) and R&M Motors (jackets), who have continued to support the young Wellington side. Their kit and jackets looked sharp out on the pitch, and the players no doubt felt a real sense of pride wearing their clubs colours.
All in all, it was a thoroughly enjoyable day for the Wellington U10s.
The new 3G surface seems to have breathed new life into their game, and if this performance is anything to go by, the rest of the league better watch out – these young Wellingtonians are coming for the cup!
