[FM23] Another Island Life - Green Lion Pride - A Guernsey FC Youth Story

[Punch]

 

DEC 2025 - Match Day 24

 

We had the weekend off as we had already played Bracknell, who were on FA Trophy duty today.

 

Chippenham won, cutting our lead to 7 points, while H&Y were beaten at home again.

Bedford jump to 3rd place, and we travel to meet them in our next match.

[Punch]

    

 

DEC 2025 - Match Day 25 - At Bedford Town FC

 

The New Eyrie - Bedford

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Match Report

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Another tough match, and another match where mistakes cost us.

We had the better of the chances, but had to come from behind again to rescue a point.

 

 

 

Table

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Some shock results as Chippenham were thrashed, while H&Y seem to be falling apart.

 

We push the lead back out to 8 points.

 

 

Up next...we travel to last place Slough.

[Punch]

 

DEC 2025

A poor finish to the year as we win only one of our last four games.

 

The Analyst is not too unhappy, but we need to cut out some of the mistakes that gave up easy goals.

 

We still hold first, but only because the teams below us have been as inconsistent, or even worse then we were this month.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

Forwards

 

 

Last month I was linked with Wycombe, this month it was MK Dons. Again, no offers, but the Board were happy that I shot it down.

 

After ending last month with £200k in the bank, I got the Board to burn through it with upgrades this month, most of which went on us kicking off our first ever Youth Facility upgrade.

 

One extra game this month, but hopefully we can manage the fatigue well now with just League games to concentrate on.

[Punch]

    

 

JAN 2026 - Match Day 26 - At Slough Town FC

 

Arbour Park - Slough

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Match Report

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We blew off the New Years cobwebs, and a dusty December, to thrash the hapless Rebels.

A blistering first half seen us 4-0 up at the break, before Kirkpatrick completed his hat-trick in the second half, to round out a 5-0 win.

Always happy to see our defence keep a clean sheet as well.

 

 

 

Table

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The wheels seem to have completely fallen off at H&Y. The unbackable favourites at the start of the season, now find themselves in danger of struggling to make the play offs.

A draw for Chippenham means we extend the lead back to double figures.

 

 

Up next...we head back to the island to host 18th place Maidenhead.

[Punch]

    

 

JAN 2026 - Match Day 27 - Vs Maidenhead United FC

 

Match Report

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A solid performance against a tougher than expected Magpies outfit.

It took two late goals to seal the points, but it was a massive defensive effort again to shut down their attack.

 

 

 

Table

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Chippenham were held to a draw, which has enabled us to extend the lead to 12 points.

 

 

Up next...we host 20th place From.

[Vakama2619]

Maidenhead seem to have fallen off

[Punch]

3 minutes ago, Vakama2619 said:

Maidenhead seem to have fallen off

Yep, made the National League, spent a few years there, then suffered back to back relegations free falling into the Regional Premier Leagues. They finished 10th last season and have been struggling this year.

Hayes & Yeading are another interesting case. Relegated last season, odds on favourite to win the title, and started the season strongly, but have been struggling for the last few months, now finding themselves battling to stay in the play off spots.

[Punch]

    

 

JAN 2026 - Match Day 28 - Vs Frome Town FC

 

Match Report

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A massive home effort to run riot over The Robins.

Docherty scored a brilliant hat-trick, along with a cracker from Cameron.

A disappointing lapse to allow a goal to be conceded though.

 

 

 

Table

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We have now extended our lead to 14 points as the next four keep tripping over each other.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 21st place Beaconsfield.

[Punch]

    

 

JAN 2026 - Match Day 29 - At Beaconsfield Town FC

 

Holloways Park - Beaconsfield

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Match Report

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A pretty uninspiring game to be honest, with just a penalty in each half to bother the scorers.

Neither side could make much of their chances, while the Ref nearly blew the pea out of his whistle, pulling up every little thing.

 

 

 

Table

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The gap is cut back to 12 points.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 8th place Cirencester.

[Punch]

    

 

JAN 2026 - Match Day 30 - At Cirencester Town FC

 

Corinium Stadium - Cirencester

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Match Report

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There is not much to say about this game, it was terrible.

The only bright spot was Sejdini, who somehow kept a clean sheet, including saving a penalty.

 

 

 

Table

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The lead is back down to 10 points.

 

 

Up next...a monster clash at Footes Lane as we host 4th place Hayes & Yeading.

[Punch]

 

JAN 2026

Just like that, the first month of the year has passed us by.

We started like a house on fire, but the last two games, although we didn't lose, we probably should have.

 

The Analyst paints a better picture than the last two results.

 

We hold a 10 point lead, with 12 games to play.

We also still have games left against most of the side pushing for the pay offs.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

Fowards

Our Captain, Docherty has become the first Academy player to reach 100 League games for the club, and is only one goal short of being the first to reach 50 League goals as well.

 

Still no offers, but I was linked with the Lincoln job - no pun intended

A happy Board as I shot it down.

 

So I took that happiness and turned it into another licence upgrade

 

It didn't take long to send us back into the red.

 

A game a week. I am liking this schedule, although it starts with H&Y at home, and finishes with Chippenham away.

A big month that may go a long way towards our chances of winning the title.

Edited February 26, 2023 by Punch

[Punch]

    

 

FEB 2026 - Match Day 31 - Hayes & Yeading United FC

 

Match Report

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A League record (non-play off) piled into Footes Lane to watch an epic battle unfold.

Both sides went hard at each other for the full 90 minutes, the hosts getting the early goal, before we leveled late.

A tough fight with neither side being able to score a winner, and shared points probably a fair result.

 

 

 

Table

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Chippenham won, cutting our lead down to 8 points, with 11 games to play.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 13th place Dorchester.

[Jtomsett11]

A superb season so far,  although the 3 draws in a row has cut your lead I can't see Chipenham winning every game which I feel they'd need to in order to overtake you!

[Punch]

7 hours ago, Jtomsett11 said:

A superb season so far,  although the 3 draws in a row has cut your lead I can't see Chipenham winning every game which I feel they'd need to in order to overtake you!

We still have some tough games coming, but hopefully we have put ourselves far enough ahead to close it out.

[Stuniverse]

7 hours ago, Jtomsett11 said:

A superb season so far,  although the 3 draws in a row has cut your lead I can't see Chipenham winning every game which I feel they'd need to in order to overtake you!

Agree with @Jtomsett11. An eight point lead with 11 games to go is very healthy indeed.

[Punch]

1 minute ago, Stuniverse said:

Agree with @Jtomsett11. An eight point lead with 11 games to go is very healthy indeed.

The news gets better in the next match

[theBlackPrince]

Don't jinx him now.......

[Punch]

    

 

FEB 2026 - Match Day 32 - At Dorchester Town FC

 

Avenue Stadium - Dorchester

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Match Report

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A solid performance against the Magpies, as our defence clicked and completely shut down their attack.

A goal in each half was enough to secure the points.

 

 

 

Table

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Chippenham were beaten at home allowing us to our extend the lead again to 11 points, with 10 games to play.

 

 

Up next...we host 21st place Bideford.

[Stuniverse]

5 hours ago, Punch said:

The news gets better in the next match

👍 So it did, @Punch, so it did! 👏

Edited February 27, 2023 by Stuniverse

[Punch]

54 minutes ago, Stuniverse said:

👍 So it did, @Punch, so it did! 👏

We win, Chippenham lose. Makes the match against each other at the end of the month massive. That could almost decide the title there and then.

[Stuniverse]

4 hours ago, Punch said:

We win, Chippenham lose. Makes the match against each other at the end of the month massive. That could almost decide the title there and then.

Don’t worry, @theBlackPrince, I’m saying nothing.

11 hours ago, theBlackPrince said:

Don't jinx him now.......

 

[Blarney]

I'm pretty sure there's a fat lady singing somewhere.  Great season.

[Punch]

Listen you lot, take a breath and calm down, stop counting my eggs before your chickens hatch…or something like that 

Appreciate the support as always folks. 

[Punch]

    

 

FEB 2026 - Match Day 33 - Vs Bideford AFC

 

Match Report

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A good crowd in at the Lane to see us put in a frustrating first half, despite an early goal, it looked like a day where we were not going to take the chances we created.

A different team in the second half as the kids ran riot smashing in three goals, while the defence held firm to secure another clean sheet.

 

 

 

Table

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Chippenham won as well, keeping the gap at nine points.

This makes our next game against them massive as a win would send us 14 clear with 8 to play, a loss will make it 8 points with 8 to play.

A massive 6 pointer match that could almost decide the title in our favour.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 2nd place Chippenham for a massive clash, a win could almost put us out of reach for the title.

Edited February 27, 2023 by Punch

[Punch]

 

FEB 2026 - A Personal Milestone

The game against Chippenham will take on extra significance as I will rack up my 200th game in charge of the Green Lions.

The one thing I notice, is that's a lot of games won, to have never actually won anything

[Stuniverse]

18 minutes ago, Punch said:

The game against Chippenham will take on extra significance as I will rack up my 200th game in charge of the Green Lions.

Well done, @Punch. A great achievement.

Here's to the next 200...

19 minutes ago, Punch said:

The one thing I notice, is that's a lot of games won, to have never actually won anything

... and winning something!

[Punch]

3 minutes ago, Stuniverse said:

Well done, @Punch. A great achievement.

Here's to the next 200...

... and winning something!

Haha Thanks @Stuniverse, we are well on our way to breaking that duck this season, hopefully.

[Punch]

    

 

FEB 2026 - Match Day 34 - At Chippenham Town FC

 

Hardenhuish Park - Chippenham

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Match Report

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Top of the table clash that delivered on it's potential, as we had to come from behind to secure a massive, and hard earned three points.

The Bluebirds took the lead into the break, but we hit back straight after.

Cotterill headed us into the lead late, before we hung on for dear life in the final 10 minutes, barely managing to survive.

 

 

 

Table

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Two team jumped Chippenham, giving us a 13 point lead over Totton, with 8 games to play.

It's not quite over, but we have a fingernail on the trophy.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 12th place Gosport, which won't be an easy assignment, as they have been a bogey team for us over the last few seasons.

[Punch]

 

FEB 2026

A draw at home in front of a record crowd, before we went on a run of three straight wins.

 

A happy Analyst with a much improved defensive performance this month.

 

Eight games to play. We are charging towards the business end of the season now.

 

Stats

 

Goalkeepers

 

Defenders

Two more Academy players reach the 100 League game milestone.

 

Midfielders

 

Forwards

Docherty reaches the 50 League goal milestone.

 

Still going backwards.

 

A tricky month coming up. We start against bogey team Gosport, before finishing with two home games against teams in the Play Off race.

[Pearomaniac]

Its about to happen man  Can you feel it?  @Punch

[Punch]

    

 

MAR 2026 - Match Day 35 - Gosport Borough FC

 

Privett Park - Gosport

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Match Report

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One of our worst performances as we gave up an early lead, and then tried too hard to get it back.

We created chances but snatched at them, the crowd was in more danger than the scoreboard, as Boro continue to be a bogey team for us.

 

 

 

Table

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Totton win, bringing the gap back to 10, with 7 to play.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 15th place Poole.

[Punch]

    

 

MAR 2026 - Match Day 36 - At Poole Town FC

 

Tatnam Ground - Poole

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Match Report

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A dominant performance but we were really made to earn it.

A goal in each was enough to secure the points, but the match really wasn't decided until very late.

A good bounce back from our last start loss though.

 

 

 

Table

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We gain a point, increasing to 11 points with 6 to play.

While the title isn't secure yet, we are guaranteed a play off position at the worst.

 

Qualifying for the play offs means we are also guaranteed our best ever finish in this League.

 

 

Up next...the first of two massive home games in a row as we host the now 3rd place Totton.

[Punch]

 

MAR 2026 - Match Day 37 - Vs AFC Totton

 

Match Report

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A monster crowd in at Footes Lane to see what will go down as one of the craziest games of football I've ever seen.

We were down 0-2 before 10 minutes had elapsed, and 10 minutes later, it was 2-2.

A third goal gave us the lead by half time, which was most unexpected as the visitors were all over us.

THey leveled after the break, and then had a chance to kill the game with a penalty on 51 minutes, but Sejdini came up huge again to save the spot kick.

A Tyrie rocket from outside the area gave us the lead with about 10 to play, and from the we managed to hang on for dear life, and secure the points.

I am going to need a lie down after this one

 

 

 

Table

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11 point lead with 5 games to play. We are now beyond the 2 points per game ratio, which a lot of people believe is too much to make up.

While the title is not official, we now have one hand firmly on the trophy.

 

 

Up next...another monster home clash as we host 5th place Wimborne.

[Punch]

 

MAR 2026 - Match Day 38 - Vs Wimborne Town FC

 

Match Report

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Another League attendance record at Footes Lane, as the crowd piled in eager to see if we could wrap up the title.

It wasn't to be though as a determined Magpies outfit hung on with 10 men to earn a hard fought point.

 

 

 

Table

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Hayes & Yeading have come good again at the end of the season, cutting our lead to 9 points with 4 games to play.

While we will be looking to win the title in style, we really only need to win one of our remaining four games to win the title, due to our massive goal difference.

 

 

Up next...we travel to 8th place Hendon.

[Punch]

 

MAR 2026

A rough start before back to back wins, then we finished out with a tough draw against Wimborne.

A few massive crowds in at Footes Lane as well.

 

The Analyst is happy with our performance this month.

 

Nine point lead with four games to play, one more win and our goal difference should be enough to confirm the title.

At the other end, Slough become the first team relegated.

 

Stats

 

 Goalkeepers

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

Forwards

 

 

Despite the massive crowd support, we still go backwards every month.

 

The final month of the season kicks off, and we are so close to winning the title.

 

[Pearomaniac]

1 minute ago, Punch said:

 

MAR 2026

A rough start before back to back wins, then we finished out with a tough draw against Wimborne.

A few massive crowds in at Footes Lane as well.

 

The Analyst is happy with our performance this month.

 

Nine point lead with four games to play, one more win and our goal difference should be enough to confirm the title.

At the other end, Slough become the first team relegated.

 

Stats

 

 Goalkeepers

 

Defenders

 

Midfielders

 

Forwards

 

 

Despite the massive crowd support, we still go backwards every month.

 

The final month of the season kicks off, and we are so close to winning the title.

 

Oh damn, i thought thats it, forgot theres 22 teams. But thats pretty much it, congratulations are in order.

[Punch]

1 minute ago, Pearomaniac said:

Oh damn, i thought thats it, forgot theres 22 teams. But thats pretty much it, congratulations are in order.

Yeah, still a few games left, but as long as we don't lose all four, we should be good.

[Punch]

 

MAR 2026 - Youth Intake

 

The Class of 26 arrives, and while it's not as strong as last years intake, there are some solid prospects in the group.

 

The Potential stars show there is plenty to like about this group, but there are few with decent Current ability as well.

 

A real mixed bag in the Attribute averages, again with some players already showing great potential.

 

Another group of players with a lot of dual citizenship's, but we add DR Congo and Italy this year.

 

The Top 5

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An exciting prospect, already has decent finishing, if we can get his pace up a bit, he will be dangerous.

 

Another exciting forward prospect, again, it's about the potential. If we can get his numbers up, he looks another dangerous prospect.

 

A solid looking defender that is already rated in the top 5 at the club.

 

A solid midfielder, who already has great passing, and decent technique. Massive potential again.

 

Paton looks to be another solid defender with massive potential. Again, if we can get those numbers up, looks a very solid defender.

 

 

Overall a solid looking intake, with decent long term prospects, and some players who already look like they have decent ability.

There are some who probably won't make the cut, but with the player numbers growing, it will be time to get more ruthless on who we keep and who we send on their way.

[Punch]

 

APR 2026 = The Race to the title begins

The title race is now a two way affair, although we are in the box seat, we also probably have the slightly harder run home overall.

 

With 4 games to play, there are a lot of teams still in contention for play off spots as well.

[Punch]

 

APR 2006 - Match Day 39 - At Hendon AFC

 

Silver Jubilee Park - Kingsbury

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Match Report

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This game was all over the place, as we come from behind to level, then had to hang on to keep the point.

A goal against the run of play for the hosts was cancelled out by our own converted penalty.

Just when it looked like we were going to run over the top of them, we had a player sent off and had to hang on for the final 20 minutes to settle for a draw.

 

 

 

Table

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H&Y won, cutting our lead to 7 points with three games to play.

 

 

Up next...we head back to Footes Lane with a chance to secure the title against 13th place Barton.

[Punch]

    

 

APR 2026 - Match Day 40 - Vs Barton Rovers FC

 

 

Match Report

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A solid first half performance allowed us to coast through the second half and lift the trophy.

As big a game as it was, there were no nerves shown by the kids, as we wrap up the title, and promotion, with two games to spare.

 

 

 

Table

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Title secured, promotion secured. Two games left, and then we're off to the National North/South

 

 

Up next...our last away game for the season as we head to 11th place Hamworthy.

[Blarney]

1 hour ago, Punch said:

    

 

APR 2026 - Match Day 40 - Vs Barton Rovers FC

 

 

Match Report

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A solid first half performance allowed us to coast through the second half and lift the trophy.

As big a game as it was, there were no nerves shown by the kids, as we wrap up the title, and promotion, with two games to spare.

 

 

 

Table

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Title secured, promotion secured. Two games left, and then we're off to the National North/South

 

 

Up next...our last away game for the season as we head to 11th place Hamworthy.

Awesome job.  Heck of a season.

[Punch]

24 minutes ago, Blarney said:

Awesome job.  Heck of a season.

Thank you! It’s all really clicked this season.

The National will be a whole different animal next season.

[Punch]

    

 

APR 206 - Match Day 41 - At Hamworthy United FC

 

The County Ground - Poole

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Match Report

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With the trophy secured, we sent some kids out to see how they handled themselves.

They came from behind twice to snatch a draw. A lot to learn, but they handled themselves pretty well.

 

An impressive first up performance sees the youngest scorer record fall.

 

 

 

Table

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Still four sides fighting over the last two play off spots.

 

 

Up next...party time at Footes Lane as we celebrate our title in the last game of the season against 12th place Merthyr.

[Punch]

 

APR 2026 - Under 18s Champions

 

Another day, another trophy as our Under 18s take out their League.

 

 

Our Under 18s squad have been impressive this season, and they sure know how to find their way to goal too.

Looking like we have a good production line coming through.

[Punch]

 

APR 2026 - Match Day 42 - Vs Merthyr Town FC

 

Match Report

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We finish the season on a high with a come from behind win in front of a monster crowd at Footes Lane.

Down 0-2 before the break, we we level just after, before finding a late winner to send the fans home happy with a double celebration.

 

 

 

Table

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We take the title by 5 points, from pre-season favourites Hayes & Yeading.

But what a crazy final day...

Bedford come from the clouds to take a play off spot.

Chippenham were challenging for the title at one stage, but miss out on the play offs completely after losing to Frome, who with that result, escaped the relegation zone.

Four tams end up on the same points, but two miss the play offs on goal difference.

It's been that kind of season.

 

 

Up next...time to review the season that was.

[Stuniverse]

18 hours ago, Punch said:

Title secured, promotion secured. Two games left, and then we're off to the National North/South

Congratulations, @Punch. Very well done!

[Stuniverse]

14 hours ago, Punch said:

Another day, another trophy as our Under 18s take out their League.

 

That bodes well for the future in a Youth Development save, @Punch

[Punch]

29 minutes ago, Stuniverse said:

Congratulations, @Punch. Very well done!

Thank you! Been a great season, we have dominated from start to finish.

 

27 minutes ago, Stuniverse said:

That bodes well for the future in a Youth Development save, @Punch

Some very good potential in the U18's, just got to hope they go on with it now.

[Punch]

 

APR 2026

We wobbled somewhat, but still made it through the final month undefeated.

 

The Analyst was happy with the performances.

 

Pre-season favourites Hayes & Yeading win over Totton to take the play off promotion spot, joining us in the National North/South.

 

We continue to lose money.

 

 

My first trophy with the club, and the clubs second overall - after winning tier 10 way back in their inaugural season in 2010-2011.

This became my second promotion with the club, and their third overall.