Torbaygo are tormented by hat-trick hero Elms

DIVISION Two contained the only surprises in the Torbay Sunday League at the weekend, with the top two sides dropping points for the first time this season.

In fact, Trinidad and Torbaygo surrendered all three after a 10-0 hiding away to Kingsteignton Athletic 3rds, while leaders The Dolphin Inn were held to a 2-2 draw by Torbay Wanderers.

Striker Jake Elms was tormentor-in-chief for Kingsteignton, opening the scoring at Broadpark before completing his hat-trick with further strikes in the 30th and 71st minutes.

It was 4-0 at half-time, the other goals coming from Mike Turner (36 and 58 minutes), Justin Lashley (41 and 56), Ollie Booth (78), Aaron Cowell (79) and Lee Pascoe, who marked his debut with Kingsteignton's seventh 18 minutes after the break.

Staddiscombe Colts 2 Kingsteignton Res 1

Staddiscombe Colts A beat Kingsteignton 2-1.

Staddy, against the run of play, conceded a goal and did not get their equaliser until just before half-time.

It took a 25-yard strike by Gavin West to level the match.

Staddy found the net once more when Craig Roberts jinked past two defenders before smashing into the top corner.

Fifth straight defeat for Rams

The weekend's only other top-flight fixture saw Galmpton Gents Reserves beat struggling Kingsteignton Athletic 2-1. Ben Morrell had handed Kingsteignton a 1-0 lead after 10 minutes but Galmpton hit back through Simon Primmer and Shaun Ripley.

Dolphin Inn Progress in Cup

There were seven goals in the tie between Kingsteignton Athletic 3rds and The Dolphin Inn, six of them coming from Dolphin after strikes from Simon Lewcock (2), Ty Hawken (2), Lloyd Havens and Shane Shobbrook.

Kingsteignton Thirds taste defeat for 1st Time this Season.

Dolphin Inn 4 - Kingsteignton Ath 3rds 2

The Dolphin Inn were grateful for the points after beating Kingsteignton Athletic 3rds 4-2 at Torquay's King George V Playing Fields.

Kingsteignton were keen for the game to be abandoned at one stage after referee Phil Davey was unable to carry on having suffered ligament trouble at the back of a leg. In the end, Dolphin manager Ken Thompson took the whistle with his side 3-0 to the good, only for Kingsteignton to pull it back to 3-2 with strikes from Jake Elms (in the 64th minute) and new signing Kevin Orrell five minutes later.

Dolphin held on, however, stretching their lead to 4-2 with a final goal from Louis Bergin. Earlier, Bergin, Shane Shobbrook and Kevin Bailey, with a long range screamer, had scored to provide Dolphin with a 3-0 lead.

Kingsteignton 3rds 11 Jolly Judge 2

Division Two, there were wins for Kingsteignton Athletic 3rds, Trinidad and Torbaygo and Nelson Birdwatchers, plus a 2-2 draw between Nova and Spartans.

Kingsteignton were the day's most prolific goalscorers, thrashing new club Jolly Judge 11-2 after striker Tom Reeves set the tone with a five goal haul. New signing Mike Turner chipped in with two along with Ben Sharp, while Jake Elms and Justin Lashley helped the score along to double figures.

Believe it or not, but Jolly Judge took the lead, just as they had done the previous week before losing 7-1 to Nova. Anthony Smith was the one who broke the deadlock (again) after 15 minutes, with Chris Trapps the other marksman for the league newcomers.

Man of the Match - Tom Reeves (Kingsteignton Athletic)

Kingsteignton thumped in Local Derby

Kingsteignton Athletic Res 0 Newton United 4

Kinsteignton's winning run came to an abrupt end after local rivals Newton United, put four past stand in keeper Daniel Chilcott. Kingsteignton Battled hard but were outplayed by a pacey Newton United side, Kingsteignton next face a tough trip to Meadowbrook.

Man of the Match - Craig Pidwell (Kingsteignton Athletic)

Brixham United 2 - Kingsteignton 0

Brixham United 2 - Kingsteignton Athletic 0

Brixham United moved to the top of the table beating Kingsteignton Athletic 2-0 at Wall Park despite having to play 75 minutes with just 10 men, after Michael Fahey was sent off for using foul and abusive language towards referee Paul Green.

Rankin opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time, smashing into the top corner from the edge of the penalty area, before Dexter Allsworth – who was almost forced off with injury after 35 minutes – added the second direct from a corner 20 minutes from time.

The score would have been even more convincing for the hosts if they'd been more clinical in front of goal – they hit the woodwork twice and missed five one-on-ones.

Man of the Match - Dexter Allsworth (Brixham United)

Kingsteignton 3rds win again!

Spartans 1 - Kingsteignton Athletic 3

Goals from Tom Reeves, with a 35th minute penalty, Ollie Booth (59 minutes) and Ben Sharp (78) gave Kingsteignton Athletic 3rds a 3-1 victory over Spartans, who were on level terms at the break following an equaliser from last season's leading goal-scorer Max Corderoy.

Kingsteignton had goalkeeper Dominic Aplin to thank for a series of wonderful second half saves, including a one-on-one with Corderoy.

"He (Aplin) was certainly the difference between the sides," reflected Spartans manager Sam Rider,

Man of the Match - Dominic Aplin (Kingsteignton Athletic)

Kingsteignton Athletic 1 East Allington 3

East Allington United's 3-1 win at Kingsteignton Athletic Ben Robey stepped up from the reserves and scored with a cross-cum-shot which nestled inside the far post, and Simon Hannaford gave Allington a 2-0 half-time lead before Dean Bellamy's six-yard tap in on the hour mark gave Kingsteignton hope – but Hannaford made sure of victory late on. (Taken from Herald Express). Kingsteignton are away to high-flying Brixham United next saturday with a 3pm kick-off.

Man of the Match - Luke Broad (East Allington)

Reserves make it three in a row.

Brixham Utd Res 0 - Kingsteignton Res 3

Kingsteignton Res travelled to high flying Brixham United, Kings' got off to a solid start, keeping the ball well and looking dangerous on both flanks.Kingsteignton took the lead after half an hour, Mark Westlake latching on Rik Reyolds' driven corner.

The second half, started in a similar fashion to the first, after an hour Brixham began to put more pressure on Kingsteignton's defence after putting three up front. Kingsteignton defended doggedly with 16 year old Jack Smith at the heart of the defence, with 80 minutes gone Graham disbury scored a superb lob from the edge of the edge of the penalty box, Mike Sanders volley made it 0-3. Captain Rik Reynolds, the architech of all three Kingsteignton goals.

Man of the Match - Jack Smith (Kingsteignton Athletic)

Thirds see off Spartans

Kingsteignton Athletic Thirds 6 - Spartans 1

Kingsteignton Thirds have progressed into the Southern Area Quarter Finals of the Swiftprint Sunday Supplementary Cup after beating Spartans 6-1 Two goals apiece from Liam Jones and Oliver Booth and one each from Tom Reeves and Mike Sanders ensured a comfortable passage into the next round, Kingsteignton will now host the Dolphin Inn on 11th October 2009 a 10:30 kick off has been scheduled.

Man of the Match - Oliver Booth

Reserves Progress in Senior Cup

Uplowman Ath 1 Kingsteignton Ath Res 2

Kingsteignton travelled to Tiverton, for the first round of the Sports Fore All Devon Senior Cup, the game started well for Kingsetignton who took the lead on the half hour mark, Ashley Beetschen finding the bottom corner from just inside the box, Kingsteignton continued to press adn could have scored 2 or 3 more goals Joe Edworthy and Mark Westlake coming close, the second half Kings seemed to ease off and Uplowman scored with 4 minutes to go, a set piece header beating keeper Alan Froom, With the game heading for extra time Mark Westlake, scored the winner a simple tap in after Rik Reynolds' shot was scuffed straight into Westlakes path. Kingsteignton will now travel to Plymouth Based Staddiscombe Colts for the second round on the 10/10/2009

Man of the Match - Alan Froom (Kingsteignton Athletic)

Rams Fail to Qualify for Devon Premier Cup

Kingsteignton Athletic have failed to qualify for this seasons Graddon Vending Devon premier cup Kingsteignton were defeated in extra time after Jake Ellis' last-minute screamer from the edge of the box forced the added 30 minutes of play.

Feniton grabbed the winner after 110 minutes but club secretary Philip Baker said his side may well have taken the game to penalties if there was just one extra second left on the clock.
"The ref blew his whistle just when one of our players was brought down in the box!" exclaimed Baker.
"I asked him about it afterwards and he said it would have been a penalty but he looked at his watch and time had run out!"

Thirds off to a Flyer against Birdwatcher!

Kingsteignton Athletic Thirds 13 - The Nelson Birdwatcher 1
Kingsteignton Athletic got off to the best possible start with a 13-1 demolition of Totnes based "The Nelson Birdwatcher" Kingsteignton were in control through out the match and 3-0 up at half time Tom Reeves scoring a hat-trick inside the opening 40 minutes as well as another brace in the second half, Substitute Mike Sanders also got a second half hat-trick.

Kingsteignton host Spartans in the first round of the Devon Supplimentary Cup, Next sunday.

Man of the Match - Tom Reeves (Kingsteignton Athletic)

Upton Athletic 2 Kingsteignton Athletic 0

Upton Athletic made it two wins from two, after a 2-0 win against Kingsteignton Athletic. both sides missing key players Upton missing 5 regulars and Kingsteignton missing 7 regulars. Goals from A. Slough and A.Dewdney were enough to seal the win for Upton,

Man of the Match - Steve Northcott (Upton Athletic)

Kingsteignton Reserves edge 7 goal Thriller

Kingsteignton Athletic Res 4 - East Allington Res 3

Kingsteignton started brightly and went 1-0 after1o minutes Mark Westlake scoring on his debut from close range after the keeper paried an initial shot, Kingsteignton then went two up Steven Dray's shot rebounding off the post for Westlake to pounce on for his second of the game, East Allington came back into the game and pulled a goal back on the stroke of half time, The second half, East Allington scored within 5 minutes of the restart, Kingsteignton re-took the lead with a sensational lob from Curtis Beetschen scored from just inside the East Allington half. Ashley Beetschen made it 4-2, a great driving shot into the top corner from the edge of the penalty box. East Allington got a third goal and continued to push with both sides getting tired, Kingsteignton could have sealed the game late on but Steven Dray's strike was blazed over from close range.

Man of the Match - Ashley Beetschen (Kingsteignton Athletic)

Torbay Sunday League Cup Draws

Supplementary Cup Preliminary Round

Jolly Judge FC V Nelson Birdwatcher FC
Torbay Wanderers FC V Trinidad & Torbaygo FC

First round - games to be played on 3.1.2010

Kingsteignton Ath Thirds FC V Spartans FC
The Dolphin Inn FC V Jolly Judge/Nelson Birdwatchers
Torbay Wanderers/Trinidad V Nova FC
TUFC Supporters FC V Crown & Anchor FC

Bill Matthews Cup Preliminary round: Dates to be arranged

Jolly Judge FC V Crown & Anchor FC
TUFC Supporters FC V AFC Paignton

First round games to be played on 22.11.09 -

Spartans FC V Jacks FC
Newton Orient FC V Jolly Judge/Crown & Anchor
Torbay Wanderers V Royal Standard FC
Nelson Birdwatcher FC V Applebys FC
Trinidad & Torbaygo FC V TUFC Supporters/AFC Paignton
The George Inn FC V Victoria Inn FC
Artful Dodger FC V Nova FC
The Dolphin Inn FC V Kingsteignton Ath Thirds FC

Stoke Gabriel Res 3 Kingsteignton Ath Res 1

STOKE GABRIEL Reserves went to the top of Division Two on Wednesday evening when Horne (2) and White scored in the 3-1 defeat of Kingsteignton Athletic Reserves at Broadley Lane. Gareth Law was on target for Kings.

Cup Draws

The First Round cup draws have now been made:
Herald Cup 1st Round - Kingsteignton Ath vs Buckland Ath Res
Fred Hewings 1st Round - Kingsteignton Ath Bye to Round 2
George Belli Cup 1st Round - Kingsteignton vs Abbotskerswell
Lidstone Cup 1st Round Brixham United vs Kingsteignton Ath

Kingsteignton Ath Res 5 Chudleigh XI 0

Kingsteignton athletic reserves got off to a flyer against a strong Chudleigh side, Kingsteignton went in at half time 1-0 thanks to Steven Dray slotting a penalty past Chudleighs Ross Buckler, The second half, Kingsteignton rung in the changes and scored four further goals, Mark Westlake, Steven Dray, Ashley Beetschen and Jake Ellis all finding . athe back of the net a good performance all round.

Stoke Gabriel XI 4 - Kingsteignton XI 2

Kingsteignton started their pre-season campaign away to Stoke Gabriel the game started well for Kingsteignton with Mike Sanders scoring from inside 20secs, Kingsteignton doubled the lead 8 minutes later with Ben Sharp scoring from just inside the Stoke half, Stoke scored late on in the first half, the second half Stoke Gabriel made some changes including playing former Torquay United and Plymouth Argyle star Kevin Wills, running the show, Stoke Equalised after an hour, Kingsteignton started to tire late on and conceded two goals in the last five minutes.

Devon Senior Cup Draw

Kingsteignton Athletic face an uphill task in the Devon Senior Cup first round as they travel to last seasons Intermediate Cup semi-finalists Uplowman Athletic, the game will be be played 12/09/09 14:00. Uplowman Athletic play in the Devon and Exeter Division Two and are approximately 35miles from Kingsteignton. Other Fixtures are listed Here

Opening Fixtures

both of Kingsteignton Athletic team's do not have a fixture on the opening weekend (22/08/09) though the reserves are away to Stoke Gabriel Res on Wednesday 26th August 2009. The third team fixtures will be released in due course

Devon Premier Cup Draw

Kingsteignton Athletic have drawn Feniton from East Devon in the preliminary round of the Devon Premier Cup with the winner away to Shamwickshire Rovers (You may remember last year we beat Shamwickshire Rovers 2-1 in the second Round)

Friendly Kingsteignton 3rd 3 Chagford Res 2

A brace from Justin Lashley as well as a Luke Dandy penalty were enough to clinch a win for Kingsteignton Thirds.
The game was equal throughout the first half with both teams pushing hard, Kingsteignton dominated in the second half . Both teams took the opportunity to field many subs but Kings changes worked better than their visitors.

Food and Drink Festival Results

Kingsteignton Athletic finished 3rd in the first ever Football food and drink festival,
The full results are as follows:

Group Stages
Torquay Utd 6 Bovey Tracey 0
Topsham 2 Plymouth Argyle 1
Dawlish 1 Topsham 1
Kingsteignton Athletic 1 Bovey Tracey 1
Plymouth argyle 2 Dawlish Town 0
Torquay Utd 1 Kingsteignton Athletic 0

5th/6th play off
Dawlish 1 Bovey Tracey 0

semis
Kingsteignton Athletic 1 Topsham 2
Plymouth 0 Torquay Utd 3

Kingsteignton then beat Plymouth in a penalty shoot out to finish 3rd

Final
Topsham 1 Torquay Utd 1 (topsham won on pens)

Even with awful weather conditons, the festival was a huge success

Food and Drink Festival

HE YOUTH teams of Torquay United and Plymouth Argyle will top the bill at the first three-day South Devon Football, Food & Drink Festival at Bovey Tracey this weekend.

The young Gulls, in only their second season since reforming last summer, will hope to put down a marker for the campaign ahead - especially if they should meet their Puma Alliance Youth League rivals.

United are still searching for a successor to joint youth manager Paul Compton, whose contract was not renewed at the end of last season.

But, in the interim, the club's College Coordinator Robbie Herrera, an experienced man in his own right, is running the department with Compton's colleague Matt Williams.

The original field of eight teams has come down to six, but that means that the whole tournament will be played on Bovey's No.1 Mill Marsh Park pitch.

United, Bovey Tracey and Kingsteignton Athletic are in League A, and Argyle, Dawlish Town and Topsham Town in League B.

The competition (matches run for 30mins each-way) will kick off with United against Bovey Tracey tomorrow at 5.30pm, followed by Argyle against Topsham Town at 7pm.

Saturday fixtures feature Bovey v Kingsteignton (12 noon), Topsham v Dawlish (2pm), Torquay v Kingsteignton (4pm) and Plymouth v Dawlish (6pm).

After a 5th & 6th Play-Off at 1pm, Sunday matches will see the Winner of League A play the Runner-up in League B at 3pm and the Winner of League B against the Runner-up in League A at 5pm.

The Final will start 7.30pm.

First ever Food & Drink Festival

In the first South Devon Football, Food & Drink Festival next month, Torquay United Under-18s have been drawn in Group A, with Bovey Tracey, Stoke Gabriel and Dartmouth.

Group B will consist of Plymouth Argyle, Dawlish Town, Kingsteignton Athletic and Topsham Town. The winners of the two groups will contest the final of the three-day tournament.

Masters Football is Back

NEWTON Abbot Spurs and Kingsteignton Athletic over-35s have an added incentive for wanting to attract as many as possible to their annual match at Newton Abbot Recreation Ground tomorrow week (10.30am).

Normally, it's a precursor to watching the FA Cup final on the clubhouse television screen and catching up on past glories over a drink or two.

However, match organiser and former Spurs player-chairman, Chris Passmore, reports that both teams are intent on a little something extra this year by way of raising money to help three-year old Newton Abbot boy Paddy Breslan combat Dravet Syndrone.

It's a severe form of epilisy that is life limiting, and can be triggered by overheating, over excitement, tiredness, stress, flashing lights - to name but a few.

Paddy is also showing signs of ADHD and autism (quite normal for Dravet's children) whereby his seizures are frequent, which is where the Spurs and Kingsteignton over-35s both want and believe they can help.

Explained Passmore: "Paddy likes nothing more than to play in the backyard at home, but it can cause all sorts of concerns for his mother, Fiona.

"He can't go outside without head protection, so we want to raise money to help cover the back yard with fitted flooring so that Paddy doesn't hurt himself, especially his head, if he has a seizure playing outside."

Also high on the agenda for Spurs on May 30 is revenge for 12 months ago when Kingsteignton over 35s won the match 3-2.

Unfortunately, they still have the same options to choose from in the form of Passmore, Russ Petersen, Tony Mawby, Kim Cotton, Chris Bassett, Steve Paton, Chris Breslan, Mike 'Leo' Stuart, Jeff Franke and Adrian Fisher, who is travelling from London to play in the game.

Kingsteignton are still checking bus passes before confirming their line-up!

Kingskerswell and Chelston 0 Kingsteignton Athletic 2

Possibly the result of the season. Kingsteignton visited the newly crowned SDL champions and picked up a good 2-0 win, goals from Nathan Williams and Daryl Kewley were enough to see off Kerswell, Liam Dore was welcomed back after a 5 week suspension and put in a superb performance. Kingsteignton now travel to Waldon for the last game of the season.

Kingsteignton Athletic 3 Chagford 0

Kingsteignton started the game well but the goalkeepers were the stars of the first half . The second half was a more open affair. Kingsteignton were awarded a penalty just after the hour Chagford's keeper managed to save the spot-kick from Jake Ellis, but was beaten by the rebound. Kingsteignton made it 2-0 Matt Joy slotting the ball into the bottom corner from the penalty spot, Kingsteignton sealed the game late on Dean Bellamy got the goal.

Newton United 6 Kingsteignton Athletic res 1

Not a classic by any stretch of the imagination, Kingsteignton travelled to Bakers park without a goalkeeper, though Alan Froom pulled off some superb saves, Kingsteignton who have nothing left to pay for seem to have gone into holiday mode Joe Edworthy got the goal in the second half, Ashley Beetschen's cross which was flicked past the keeper.

Kingsteignton Athletic 2 Hele Rovers 2

Kingsteignton Athletic still aren't immune from the dropzone, but an equaliser from 54-year-old Tommy Craik gave them a morale-boosting point against Hele Rovers – taking them within two points of mathematical safety. Nathan Williams had put them 1-0 up, only for Hele to hit back with a goal either side of half-time – the first a wind-assisted corner that deceived everyone, and the second a header from Dexter Allsworth.However, veteran sub Craik was sent on in the second half, and he got the goal to seal a 2-2 draw.

Kingsteignton Res 1 Buckland Ath Res 3

Kingsteignton started the game brightly and Buckland seemed a little stunned and resorted to long ball football. The game was well contested; Kingsteignton took the lead 25 minutes into the game. Simon Dungey’s punch fell kindly to Joe Edworthy on the edge of the Buckland box and was drilled in. Kingsteignton continued to press; Buckland failed to play to their full potential in the first half but were dangerous at set pieces. The second half Buckland started furiously, and were rewarded with three quick goals, Kingsteignton could have got back into the game late on Matt Joy had a superb strike which just clipped the top of the cross bar.

Kingsteignton Res 3 Meadowbrook Ath 2

With both teams mathematically safe from relegation, both sides are now just trying to finish the season on a high. Meadowbrook took the lead in the first half, before Steven Dray equalised, at half time the score was 1-1. The second half started well for Kingsteignton a fantastic goal by Craig Pidwell, from 30 yards. Meadowbrook equalised late on before in form striker Graham Disbury snatched the winner with just 2 minutes to go. 

Kingsteignton Ath 1 - Brixham Villa 1

Taken from Herald Express, Kingsteignton shared the spoils with Brixham Villa, Gareth Law, who hadn't played for a number of months due to concentrating on his role as Dawlish Town physio, tapped the home side in front but Neil Dyke managed to notch an equaliser late on. Kingsteignton are now 9th in the league.

South Brent 2 Kingsteignton Res 3

Kingsteignton failed to find a good passage in the first half and took the lead on the stroke of half time, Graham Disbury hit a half volley from Curtis Beetschen's long ball. the second half started better for Kingsteignton and the doubled their lead after 50 minutes Graham Disbury slotting into the bottom corner from close range, Disbury got his hat-trick after 70 minutes, Steven Dray's neat through ball was excellently put away, Kingsteignton looked comfortable until the 85th minute with they conceded two penalties in the space of 3 minutes, South Brent really pressed forward and deserved something from the game. Kingsteignton now turn their attentions to Meadowbrook.

Langdon 6 Kingsteignton Athletic 1

Kingsteignton Travelled to Langdon without a keeper, Mark Wilkinson a centre midfielder was put in goal, the first half was even with both sides having opportunities to score the dead lock was broken 35 minutes into the first half, Langdon then doubled there lead on the stroke of half time, the second half fitness really showed and Langdon scored a third 2 minutes after the restart, Joe Edworthy netted for Kingsteignton from close range, but this was nothing more than a consolation, with Langdon scoring 3 late on in quick succession.

Kingsteignton Athletic 1 Waldon Athletic 2

(Taken from the Herald Express) Waldon Athletic have climbed back off the foot of the table after claiming their second win in three games. They beat Kingsteignton 2-1 thanks to a goal in each half from Ryan Hare and Shane Gagg.

After hitting the angle of the goalposts with an overhead kick five minutes earlier, Hare slotted the opener from 14 yards following a fine solo run. But despite dominating for large parts of the match, Waldon had to wait until ten minutes from time to add a second. And what a bizarre goal it was – keeper John Howes' long goal-kick went straight through to opposite number Russ Faulkner, but the Kingsteignton goalie let the ball slip through his fingers and after a desperate attempt to palm it away from danger, Gagg was there to hammer home. Chris Hewart scored a late consolation for Kingsteignton.

East Allington Res 1 Kingsteignton Res 3

Kingsteignton travelled to East Allington in yet another 6 pointer, Kingsteignton started brightly and scored early, Rik Reynolds throw picked out Matt Joy, who worked the ball to the byline and cut the ball back for a simple tap in for Joe Edworthy, Kingsteigntons' pressure seemed to ease off and East Allington found themselves level after half and hour a sensational hit into the top corner, 1-1 at half time, Kingsteignton welcomed Richard Bruce back into the side for the second half after a lengthy injury, Kingsteignton seemed to find a little more pattern to their play with Ashley Beetschen and Rik reynolds causing all kinds of problems down the flanks, Kings re took the lead after and hour a superb hit from just inside the East Allington half, Kurtis Marshall catching the keeper off his line, though kingsteignton had good opportunities East Allington still looked very dangerous on the break and could have equalised. With only minutes remaining Graham Disbury sewed the game up scoring from the penalty spot after he was pulled down in the area, His first goal in three months and a very well deserved goal.

Totnes & Darts 4 Kingsteignton Ath 3

(Taken from Herald Express), Totnes & Dartington Reserves also gave their hopes of avoiding the drop a boost as they beat Kingsteignton Athletic 4-3. Despite the array of goals, Kingsteignton secretary Philip Baker says the match was anything but a thriller. "You could argue from the scoreline that it was an exciting game, but it certainly wasn't – it was awful," he said. "It was the worst performance I've seen from two teams all season." Doubles from player-manager Darren Fisher and Jamie Newton took the Tots to victory, with Matt Joy (2) and Mike Sanders replying. Both teams finished the match with ten men – Kingsteignton's Darren Gibson was the first to receive his marching orders in the 70th minute while Lewis Horton went for an early bath five minutes from time.

Kingsteignton Res 2 South Brent 0

Kingsteignton and South Brent played a close fought game at Broadpark, the game finshed 2-0 to Kingsteignton thanks to a home debut goal for Steven Dre after 10 minutes and a Joe Edworthy penalty late on in the first half, the game was evenly contested and South Brent will be bitterly disappointed that they didn't get anything from the game, Kingsteignton now travel to East Allington Reserves in another 6 point game, their is no first team game this weekend

Upton Athletic 1 Kingsteignton Athletic 0

(Taken from the Herald Express) Herald Cup finalists Upton remain five points clear at the top after they scraped a 1-0 win over Kingsteignton at Cricketfield Road. Darren Bastow bagged the only goal of the game in the 80th minute, firing a 20-yard free-kick into the top corner. Kingsteignton's Liam Dore was sent off five minutes later for a two-footed lunge on Upton keeper Ryan McVity.

Teign Village 1 - Kingsteignton Ath Res 1

A great game of football both teams got the ball down and played football Kingsteignton had two effects tip over the bar in the first half, the second half started with Rik Reynolds latching onto a Mark Wilkinson freekick, 1-0 to Kingsteignton, Teign Village equalised after 70 minutes both teams could have snatched it late on Dean Kelly had the best opportunity for Kings but his long range effort was inches wide, Kingsteignton now go into a must win game against South Brent.

Ellis gets England Colleges call-up

SECOND-YEAR South Devon College Football Academy student and Kingsteignton Athletic midfielder Jake Ellis has been named in the 16-strong England Colleges squad to face home and away games against the Welsh Colleges next month.

The 18-year-old from Paignton will initially be involved next weekend when the English players meet up for the away game at Porthmadog on Monday week.

And he will also report for the home game at the FA's training and rehabilitation centre at Lilleshall the following Monday, despite receiving a head injury in the final trial at RAF Cosford.

In fact, Ellis was on the pitch for only 15 minutes against an RAF Select when he needed hospital treatment after accidentally being caught by a stud.

Kingskerswell & Chelston Res 4 Kingsteignton Ath 0

The game started with both sides keeping good possession but neither team was able to penetrate the oppositions defence, after 30 minutes the game was even, Kingskerwell's best opportunity was kept out by a good save by Russell Faulkner, kingsteignton also had a great chance to take the lead, Alan Froom delivering a cross from deep but debutant Steven Dre and Ashley Beetschen manged to get in each others way, the second half started 0-0 before Kerswell took the lead, Kingskerswell made it 2-0 after 70 minutes, Kingsteignton continued to press and were caught out by two late counter attacks, the game finished 4-0 to Kingskerwell.

Kingsteignton 3rds 3 - Nova 2

Kingsteignton Athletic 3rds' home clash against Nova turned into a nail-biter before running out 3-2 winners with goals from Tom Reeves (21 minutes), Tom Buckler (penalty, 36 minutes) and Ashley Beetshen (55).

Chris Meekings scored both Nova goals, equalising in the 23rd minute and clawing it back to 3-2 with 26 minutes still to play.

"We took our foot off the gas in the second half, and it was a struggle to hang on," admitted Kingsteignton manager Dave Buckler.

Kingsteignton Ath Res 1 Brixham Utd Res 3

Kingsteignton played host to Brixham United, Kingsteignton called on a few first team players and they immediately made an impact Matt Joy scoring after just over 5 minutes with a delightful flick past the keeper, Matt scored a similar goal after just after 15minutes, but was ruled out for offside, Brixham equalised on the stroke of half time some sloppy defending and misfortune contribution towards the goal. The second half was an open game, Brixham took the lead through a questionable penalty, the decision for a penalty seemed fair but bizarrely the referee played advantage and only when the keeper had saved a shot some 30 seconds later the penalty was awarded. Brixham sealed the game with a good set piece along throw which wasn't dealt with by the Kingsteignton Athletic defence, they now travel to Kingskerswell and Chelston.

Law Signs for Dawlish Town

Former Torquay United striker Gareth Law has joined the Sandy Lane set-up ostensibly in the role of club physio as part of on-going studies to qualify as a sports physiotherapist.

However, the fact that he's kept active playing for Kingsteignton Athletic in the Premier Division of the WBW Solicitors South Devon League, has prompted player-manager Adam Shearer to name Law in his squad of 14.

"He's first and foremost the club's new phsyio, but we will also use him as an option on the field," said Shearer.

"He won't start tomorrow, but there's every chance he could be on the subs' bench."
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Shearer insists Law is not a replacement for goalscorer Antony Lynch, who left Dawlish last week to join Buckland Athletic in the Carlsberg South West Peninsula League.

And neither are there plans for anyone to be appointed as Lynch's replacement as joint player-manager.

Kingsteignton Ath 0 Galmpton Gents 3rds 4

Kingsteignton Athletic Reserves were dumped out of the Fred Hewings Cup semi final, by Galmpton gents the game was played at a high tempo, Galmpton taking the lead after 15 minutes, Kingsteignton were dominant in midfield after the goal and Galmpton never looked like scoring a second, The second goal a controversial, the referee awarded an in direct freekick on the edge of the Kingsteignton box, though Kingsteignton were attacking at the time, a decent free kick beat Russell faulkner, the second half was well contested in the end the match finished 4-0, Galmpton will now play Hele Rovers Reserves in the final.

Riviera Spurs 0 Kingsteignton Ath 2

Kingsteignton Athletic travelled to Windmill Hill for their match against rock bottom side Riviera Spurs, Kingsteignton came out on top with a 2-0 victory with goals from Matt Joy and Liam Dore , Kings' first win since beating Okehampton Argyle in november.

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Kingsteignton Ath 1 Brixham United 2

Kingsteignton Athletic played Brixham United, With Brixham coming away with a 2 – 1 win courtesy of goals from Lucas Burgess and Jay Morgan. Nathan Williams scored Kingsteignton’s reply. Kingsteignton's next opposition will be Kingskerwell and Chelston Away.

Brixham Utd Res 5 Kingsteignton Res 1

In Division Two, Kingsteignton Athletic Reserves travelled to Brixham United Reserves . Jack Pollard hit a hat trick for Brixham, with Steve Hart and Kevin Dyke getting one each. Kinsteignton managed to pull one back through Neil Rooke to make the score 5-1 to Brixham.