ILMINSTER Youth's Under-16s started the season well and their opening three games convincingly against Stoke, Lyde Lions and Merriott.

Manager Ernie Colley, who was assisted during the season by Ian Welch, said: "I would like to thank all of the team for their effort throughout the season and also the parents who helped with transport and all the support that was given.

"A big thank you as well to Ian Welch and Alex Nippard for their help with training."

Squad: Jack Lenton, Jordy Gold, Harry Hosiene, David Townsend, Mitchell Wingham, Dan Vining, William Manders, Ryan Colley, Jordan Wingham, Kristian Taylor, Dean Cooper, Joe Kingman, Wilfie Isaacs, Liam Male, Scott Overd, Taylor Jefferson.

Awards: Boys Under-16s: Most improved player: Harry Hosiene; clubman of the year: Mitchell Wingham; manager’s player: Dan Vining; players’ player: Joe Kingman.

Services to Ilminster Youth FC: Under-16s who are leaving the youth set-up are given a trophy for their services. They were Dan Vining, Joe Kingman, Harry Hosiene, Alex Pitman, Dean Cooper and Mitchell Wingham.