Wellington AFC

Les Phillips Cup preliminary round: Wellington 3, Radstock 1 (after extra time).

TWO goals in extra time gave Wellington victory over premier division rivals Radstock at the Playing Field yesterday.

And that earned them a tie away to division one Clevedon United in the next round.

Radstock went into the game in the top three of the division but in a match packed with chances, only poor finishing prevented Wellington from following their 7-1 thrashing of Corsham with another convincing win.

Both sides created openings in the first half but it was Wellington who broke the deadlock after 43 minutes as Jon Crowford’s cross was missed by keeper Amin Jones and went in off Scott Holland, pushed up from defence to midfield for the game.

Wellington lost Andy Robertson to a hamstring injury at half time and he was replaced by Mark Thompson who has rejoined the club after making several appearances last season.

Robinson’s side continued to hold the upper hand but it was Radstock who got the all important equaliser with 15 minutes remaining as the ball was slipped through to Clinton Wilson, who calmly slipped it under keeper Ryan Lewis.

Wellington pressed for the winner with Shane Kingston – their five-goal hero at Corsham – coming closest with a shot, which hit the outside of the post.

The home side completely dominated extra-time and duly wrapped up a deserved victory with two more goals.
Thompson marked his return by scrambling a Simon Ingram corner over the line after 100 minutes.

And right at the death Craig Herrod capped an outstanding display on the left wing, by pouncing on some slack play to score with a rising drive into the far top corner of the net.

Wellington: Ryan Lewis, Craig Mawford, Andy Robertson, Daniel Short, Jack Adams, Jon Crowford, Simon Ingram, Scott Holland, Craig Herrod, Shane Kingston, Darren Stone. Substitutes, Mark Thompson, Aaron Deeks and Luke Desave (all used).

Les Phillips Cup preliminary round: Wellington 3, Radstock 1 (after extra time).

WELLINGTON boss Leigh Robinson has set his sights on following the title-winning 2007-08 season by winning the Les Phillips Cup.

And their extra-time victory over premier division rivals Radstock at the Playing Field yesterday saw them earn a tie away to division one Clevedon United in the next round.

Radstock went into the game in the top three of the division but in a match packed with chances, only poor finishing prevented Wellington from following their 7-1 thrashing of Corsham with another convincing win.

Both sides created openings in the first half but it was Wellington who broke the deadlock after 43 minutes as Jon Crowford’s cross was missed by keeper Amin Jones and went in off Scott Holland, pushed up from defence to midfield for the game.

Wellington lost Andy Robertson to a hamstring injury at half time and he was replaced by Mark Thompson who has rejoined the club after making several appearances last season.

Robinson’s side continued to hold the upper hand but it was Radstock who got the all important equaliser with 15 minutes remaining as the ball was slipped through to Clinton Wilson, who calmly slipped it under keeper Ryan Lewis.

Wellington pressed for the winner with Shane Kingston – their five-goal hero at Corsham – coming closest with a shot, which hit the outside of the post.

The home side completely dominated extra-time and duly wrapped up a deserved victory with two more goals.
Thompson marked his return by scrambling a Simon Ingram corner over the line after 100 minutes.

And right at the death Craig Herrod capped an outstanding display on the left wing, by pouncing on some slack play to score with a rising drive into the far top corner of the net.

Wellington: Ryan Lewis, Craig Mawford, Andy Robertson, Daniel Short, Jack Adams, Jon Crowford, Simon Ingram, Scott Holland, Craig Herrod, Shane Kingston, Darren Stone. Substitutes, Mark Thompson, Aaron Deeks and Luke Desave (all used).

Les Phillips Cup preliminary round: Wellington 3, Radstock 1 (after extra time).

TWO goals in extra time gave Wellington victory over premier division rivals Radstock at the Playing Field yesterday.

And that earned them a tie away to division one Clevedon United in the next round.

Radstock went into the game in the top three of the division but in a match packed with chances, only poor finishing prevented Wellington from following their 7-1 thrashing of Corsham with another convincing win.

Both sides created openings in the first half but it was Wellington who broke the deadlock after 43 minutes as Jon Crowford’s cross was missed by keeper Amin Jones and went in off Scott Holland, pushed up from defence to midfield for the game.

Wellington lost Andy Robertson to a hamstring injury at half time and he was replaced by Mark Thompson who has rejoined the club after making several appearances last season.

Robinson’s side continued to hold the upper hand but it was Radstock who got the all important equaliser with 15 minutes remaining as the ball was slipped through to Clinton Wilson, who calmly slipped it under keeper Ryan Lewis.

Wellington pressed for the winner with Shane Kingston – their five-goal hero at Corsham – coming closest with a shot, which hit the outside of the post.

The home side completely dominated extra-time and duly wrapped up a deserved victory with two more goals.
Thompson marked his return by scrambling a Simon Ingram corner over the line after 100 minutes.

And right at the death Craig Herrod capped an outstanding display on the left wing, by pouncing on some slack play to score with a rising drive into the far top corner of the net.

Wellington: Ryan Lewis, Craig Mawford, Andy Robertson, Daniel Short, Jack Adams, Jon Crowford, Simon Ingram, Scott Holland, Craig Herrod, Shane Kingston, Darren Stone. Substitutes, Mark Thompson, Aaron Deeks and Luke Desave (all used).

Somerset Premier Cup: Yeovil Town 4, Wellington 0

TWO goals in each half consigned Wellington to a Somerset Premier Cup defeat at Huish Park on Tuesday night.

Leigh Robinson’s side were always up against it playing a Yeovil side consisting mainly of reserve and youth players with a sprinkling of trialists.

And their night was marred by the last-minute sending off of Scott Holland for a second yellow card, which means they will now lose the central defender to suspension.

Wellington struggled to contain the pace and movement of the young Yeovil team, particularly winger Jermiele Johnson, whose speed and trickery set up the first two goals after 13 and 26 minutes.

On each occasion, his pull-back was expertly dispatched by Andre McCollin, the one Yeovil player on show with first-team experience.

Wellington brought on Darren Stone and Craig Herrod at half-time and were in the game more after the break.

But Yeovil extended their lead through Ryan Hall’s low drive after 62 minutes.

And, after Holland’s late dismissal, they rubbed salt into Wellington’s wounds when the resulting free-kick was headed home by Adam Wakley.

Wellington: Ryan Lewis, Craig Mawford, Scott Holland, Andy Robertson, Daniel Short, Jon Crowford, Andy Butler, Simon Ingram, Jack Adams, Shane Kingston, Aaron Deeks. Substitutes, Darren Stone, Craig Herrod and Luke Desave (all used).

Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 0, Bishop Sutton 0

NEWLY-PROMOTED Wellington’s stop-start opening to their first campaign back in the premier division suffered another stutter as they were held by Bishop Sutton at the Playing Field yesterday.

It was a poor game and, although Wellington improved in the second half, they could not make that all-important breakthrough.

Chances were few and far between and when Aussie striker Darren Stone fired over from a good position in the opening minutes, few would have believed this would be one of the clearest openings of the match.

Wellington gave a patchy display and it was Stone, who went close next … but that was more than 40 minutes later as he curled a shot just wide.

Leigh Robinson’s side played with more intent after the interval and midfielder Andy Robertson should have done better after 55 minutes as he was set up by Craig Herrod but blasted over the bar.

His central midfield partner Andy Butler then took centre stage, seeing a header tipped over and then a shot deflected just wide while Stone brought a good save out of visiting keeper Chris Blammon.

But it was Bishop Sutton who nearly snatched the points seven minutes from time as the lively Rob Dumphy rounded keeper Ryan Lewis but Robertson got back to clear the danger.

Wellington: Ryan Lewis, Craig Mawford, Scott Holland, Daniel Short, Jack Adams, Jon Crowford, Andy Butler, Andy Robertson, Craig Herrod, Shane Kingston, Darren Stone. Substitutes, Simon Ingram, Aaron Deeks and Luke Desave (all used).

Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 0, Bishop Sutton 0

NEWLY-PROMOTED Wellington’s stop-start opening to their first campaign back in the premier division suffered another stutter as they were held by Bishop Sutton at the Playing Field yesterday.

It was a poor game and, although Wellington improved in the second half, they could not make that all-important breakthrough.

Chances were few and far between and when Aussie striker Darren Stone fired over from a good position in the opening minutes, few would have believed this would be one of the clearest openings of the match.

Wellington gave a patchy display and it was Stone, who went close next … but that was more than 40 minutes later as he curled a shot just wide.

Leigh Robinson’s side played with more intent after the interval and midfielder Andy Robertson should have done better after 55 minutes as he was set up by Craig Herrod but blasted over the bar.

His central midfield partner Andy Butler then took centre stage, seeing a header tipped over and then a shot deflected just wide while Stone brought a good save out of visiting keeper Chris Blammon.

But it was Bishop Sutton who nearly snatched the points seven minutes from time as the lively Rob Dumphy rounded keeper Ryan Lewis but Robertson got back to clear the danger.

Wellington: Ryan Lewis, Craig Mawford, Scott Holland, Daniel Short, Jack Adams, Jon Crowford, Andy Butler, Andy Robertson, Craig Herrod, Shane Kingston, Darren Stone. Substitutes, Simon Ingram, Aaron Deeks and Luke Desave (all used).

WELLINGTON’S postponed Somerset Premier Cup game against Yeovil Town has been rearranged.

The game was called off yesterday because of a waterlogged Huish Park pitch.

It will now be played next Tuesday, April 14, with a 7.45pm kick-off.

Meanwhile, Wellington entertain Bishop Sutton in the Toolstation premier at the Playing Field on Saturday (3.00).

WELLINGTON’S big Somerset Premier Cup match away to Yeovil Town tonight has been called off.

The game was postponed shortly before noon after officials declared that heavy overnight rain had made the Huish Park pitch unplayable.

The first round tie will now be re-arranged to another date in the near future.

Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 1, Corsham Town 2

A CONTROVERSIAL injury time goal ended Wellington’s three-match unbeaten run at the Playing Field yesterday.

Wellington were adamant that their skipper Scott Holland had been fouled as he was robbed by Corsham sub Booker Woodford, who then beat keeper Ryan Lewis with a low shot.

But their protests were in vain as the goal was allowed to stand and the visitors returned to Wiltshire with all three points in the bag.

It was a cruel end as Wellington had done enough to earn a draw which would have been a fair reflection on the overall game.

The first half was a tale of two own goals as the unfortunate Holland headed a corner into his own net after 23 minutes and then, six minutes later, Corsham’s Matt Windle suffered a similar fate from a Jon Crowford cross.

Earlier Wellington’s Aussie striker Darren Stone had seen a shot rebound off the post while Corsham’s Jamie Lyons curled a free kick into the side netting.

Both sides pressed for a second goal after the break but they found Lewis and his opposite number Nick Gingell in solid form.

Lewis’s best save was from a fierce effort by Craig Fullam while Gingell did well to keep out shots from Craig Herrod and Shane Kingston.

Wellington brought on Simon Ingram – back from a hamstring injury – for the final few minutes and he almost unlocked the door when he put Herrod into an excellent position but the winger could only shoot into the side netting.

Then, in injury time, came Corsham’s late winner with Wellington leaving the pitch still arguing that it should have been disallowed.

Wellington: Ryan Lewis, Craig Mawford, Daniel Short, Scott Holland, Jack Adams, Jon Crowford, Andy Butler, Andy Robertson, Craig Herrod, Shane Kingston, Darren Stone. Substitutes, Simon Ingram (used), Aaron Deeks and David Hood (not used).

Toolstation League Premier Division: Wellington 2, Barnstaple 1.

KEEPER Ryan Lewis was the Wellington hero as his side earned a hard-fought victory over Barnstaple at the Playing Field last night (Wednesday).

Lewis saved a late penalty to ensure Wellington built on their fine victory at Dawlish lat Saturday.

Barnstaple created a couple of early openings but it was Wellington who took the lead after 26 minutes.

A superb ball over the top by Andy Robertson found Darren Stone and he took the ball in his stride to fire home his third goal in three games.

Wellington suffered a blow shortly afterwards when they lost central defender Marcus Vaughan with a dislocated shoulder.

Vaughan was taken to hospital having suffered problems with the shoulder in the past and is facing a lengthy lay off.

To make matters worse, Barnstaple drew level five minutes before half-time.

Lewis did well to push a header on to the post but ex-Tiverton and Bridgwater striker Lewis Irish followed up to net.

Lewis saved well from Barnstaple skipper Kevin Squire ten minutes after half-time and it was Wellington who scored the all-important second goal on the hour.

Robertson fired in a free-kick from 25 yards out and, although keeper Jimmy Thorne seemed to have it covered, he only succeeded in dropping the ball over the line.

Wellington nearly increased their lead after 75 minutes when Thorne did well to palm Jon Crowford’s drive on to the bar.

Barnstaple looked like they would snatch a late equaliser six minutes from time when they were awarded a penalty for a reckless tackle by Daniel Short. But Lewis flung himself to keep out Squire’s spot kick.

Wellington: Ryan Lewis, Craig Mawford, Marcus Vaughan Scott Holland, Dan Short, Jon Crawford, Andy Robertson, Andy Procter, Andy Butler, Craig Herrod, Darren Stone. Subs: Shane Kingston, David Hood (both used), Aaron Deeks (not used).