Torquay United’s Under-18s sealed their third successive South West Counties Youth League title on Saturday, following an emphatic 5-2 win at Yeovil.
A trip to face their Somerset rivals is always a key date on the South West Counties calendar, and with Kevin Wills’ side knowing a positive result would seal a hat-trick of league titles for the Young Gulls, it would have been understandable if a few nerves were on show against The Glovers.
However, United stood up to the task magnificently by producing a performance to remember to seal the title on foreign soil, as goals from Tom Chastey (2), Liam Poole, Will Brennan and Under-16 call-up Lucas Robinson saw them run out comfortable winners on Saturday morning.
The result sealed a season to remember for all involved, including manager Kevin Wills, who followed up the success of previous U18s bosses Chris Todd and Ryan Dickson by securing the league title in his first year in charge.
With assistant manager Paul Bishop and physio Bess Ashworth helping to ensure his transition was a smooth one, Wills explained this success was very much a team effort.
“I’m really pleased for the players,” said Wills.
“They have got their just rewards for all their hard work and commitment.
“They are a fantastic group, and they have been very consistent throughout the course of the season.”
Congratulations lads!
Join Us For The Youth Cup Final At Plainmoor!
Having secured the league title, our Young Gulls are now going for their third-successive league & cup ‘double’ – and you can watch them do it, right here at Plainmoor!
Tickets are available now for United’s Under-18s South West Counties League Cup Final, which is taking centre-stage at Plainmoor on Saturday 27th April (Midday Kick-Off)
With supporters warmly invited to Plainmoor for this very special occasion, this will be an ideal opportunity for the Yellow Army to witness the next generation of United stars in action.
With all supporters being accommodated in Bristow’s Bench for this fixture, ticket prices are as follows:
- General Admission – £6
2023/24 Season Ticket Holders – £3
Under-12s – £1
Tickets for this much-anticipated fixture are available to purchase online now HERE. Supporters can also purchase tickets over the phone between 10am-2pm (Monday – Friday excluding Bank Holidays), or in person via our Club Shop between 10am-2pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (excluding Bank Holidays).
This is sure to be a wonderful experience for Under-18s manager Kevin Wills, Assistant Paul Bishop, their staff and all the lads, and they’d love to see as many of the Yellow Army there as possible as they look to make more history at Plainmoor!