WELLINGTON AFC Under 18s celebrated a fantastic season at their presentation evening in the clubhouse.

They came fourth in South Division of the Western Counties Floodlit Youth League - that’s their best position in this age group for many seasons and came on the back of the squad finishing bottom in 2022-23.

Congratulations go to manager Joe Conway and his assistant Andy Govier – supported by Michael Owen – on all their efforts over the past two campaigns.

They, in turn, would like to thank everyone who has helped the side this season including a number of local businesses.

In 2024-25, the U18s will be run by Wayne Oaten and Dave Jones, whose U16s have also enjoyed a splendid season, winning the title in the Taunton and District Youth Football League and finishing runners-up in the KO Cup final to Staplegrove in a game which Wellington dominated but simply could not find the back of the net.

However, they also collected another trophy when they beat Burnham in the final of the Somerset Under 16 Shield.

Awards included: Manager's Player of the season Dylan Groves; Most promising player Alfie Doidge; Coaches' Player of the year Ned Ogilvie; Top scorer Freddie Margetts; Most improved player Dylan Sellick; Hat-tricks Freddie Margetts and Sean Conway.