ILMINSTER Youth Under-12s manager Darren Manley and his assistant Andy Riste were very proud of their players during the season.

“We are very proud of the boys and what they have achieved this season,” said Manley.

“A fantastic run in the Richard Blackie Cup took us through to our first ever cup final against local rivals Merriott.

“Unfortunately the result didn’t go our way, but the boys had a really fantastic day and were made-up that they came away with their first-ever trophy.”

Squad: Aaron Key, Alex Atkins, Chris Vickery, Daniel Clements, Jacob Pye, Jake Down, Jamie Bignell, Josh Manley, Kieran Rendell, Liam Male, Matthew Riste, Michael Oakes, Pete Manders, Tom Cohen, Zak Hillard, Harry Spence, Louis Waugh, Ricky Winter.

Boys Under-12s: Most improved player: Matthew Riste; clubman of the year: Mandy Clements; manager’s player: Aaron Key; players’ player Tom Cohen.