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Wellington are champions
WELLINGTON clinched the Toolstation League division one title for the first time in their history last night (Wednesday).
They drew 3-3 away to Minehead to earn the point which ensured they finished ahead of nearest rivals Sherborne and Larkhall ... and still have one game to play.
The league trophy and medals will now be presented after Wellington's final match of the season at Shepton Mallet on Saturday.
Minehead stunned the champions-elect by taking the lead after 26 minutes when Lee Smythe produced an exquisite chip over keeper Ryan Lewis.
But Wellington hit back by scoring three times before the break.
First, Scott Holland glanced home a Jon Crowford corner and then Danny Cockram headed in a cross by Alex Pounde.
Craig Herrod scored the third from close range after keeper Chris Meredith had failed to hold a powerful shot by Cockram.
But if Wellington thought the game was won, Minehead certainly didn't and they hit back to snatch a point with two fine second-half goals by the lively Smythe and skipper Luke Taylor.
9:12am Thursday 1st May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Paul Robinson, Shrewton, Wilts on 4:05pm Thu 1 May 08
Well done to Wellington FC for winning the league title from everyone at Shrewton United FC.Hopefully we can follow you into the Premier League next year. See you at Shepton on Saturday.
Well done to Wellington FC for winning the league title from everyone at Shrewton United FC.Hopefully we can follow you into the Premier League next year. See you at Shepton on Saturday.
Posted by: Andrew Govier, Wellington on 7:21pm Thu 1 May 08
Well done to all at Wellington Football Club, a very well-deserved success! The players deserve a great deal of praise, but so to do the members of the club who help to run it behind the scenes! Congratulations to you all!
Well done to all at Wellington Football Club, a very well-deserved success! The players deserve a great deal of praise, but so to do the members of the club who help to run it behind the scenes! Congratulations to you all!
Posted by: Martin Dongworth, Taunton on 3:08pm Fri 2 May 08
Congratulations to all at Wellington Football Club on a marvellous achievement. I look forward to seeing Premier Divison football at the Rec next season
Congratulations to all at Wellington Football Club on a marvellous achievement. I look forward to seeing Premier Divison football at the Rec next season
Posted by: Big Bird, the rec on 4:58pm Fri 2 May 08
Congratulations to Welli & a job well done by the all the players who have represented them this year. Hopefully the club will be able to provide the ground improvements need to secure promotion.
Congratulations to Welli & a job well done by the all the players who have represented them this year. Hopefully the club will be able to provide the ground improvements need to secure promotion.
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