21/04/2026
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π *MATCH RESULT*π
Tonight we played our final game of the season, a huge Cup Final match against Ludford Rovers.
A big test for the boys against a top pedigree team from the Division above and im pleased to say that our boys gave it there all.
Unfortunately we were unable to get this one over the line as the experienced Ludford Rovers team ran out 3-0 winners. Arguably a scoreline which does not replicate a true reflection of this well contested match.
The Trin boys battled hard and in a very open first half it was Ludford who hit us with a sucker punch as we slowly worked our way through the gears. The scoreline was a very tense 1-0 as we went in at halftime, Liam Clapham came closest to getting us back level however Ludfords keeper (who was excellent all night) made a terrific one on one stop to deny us our opening goal.
At halftime we knew we were still in with a chance as we were arguably the better team as we tried to push on, however Ludford managed to grab the 2nd goal of the night which unfortunately for us the linesman on the far side seemed to miss a blatant offside decision (only 5 yards in it π€¦ββοΈ) , and this was a massive turning point in the match.
As a team we can take losing and Ludford were excellent value for money so no complaints there, however when you see a linesman leant against the crowd barrier not even keeping up with play and chatting to the supporters whilst the match is still in play its a real bitter pill to swallow especially on what was a massive occasion for us as the new boys to this well established league.
Ludford went on to score a final goal in the dying stages of the match and in fairness they deserved their 3-0 win tonight....... a very well drilled team who put up an excellent fight all whilst playing excellent football in the process.
Congratulations to all involved at Ludford Rovers on this win.π
FINAL SCORE - LUDFORD 3-0 CLEE TRIN
Man of the match tonight was Riley Phillips........ Riley has played for me since he was a young boy, and tonight i was so proud of the way he conducted himself. The fight this 17 year old kid has in him considering he is pretty much always one of the smallest (and youngest) players on the pitch is staggering. Riley battled for absolutely everything, hit our opponents with some huge challenges, covered his team mates whilst winning his own individual battles. A truly solid performance which deserved soo much more.
My Mr reliable as always, absolutely class Ry.
Special mention also for another one of the young lads.... Ethan Wickham who was also another who defended from right back like his life depended on it...some big tackles and plenty of marauding runs from the big lad who had a solid night in a Trin shirt so well done Wicko.
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Not the result we hoped for..... but we bow out as league and cup champions.
So to get the double in our first season of adult football whilst also making it to a cup quarter final and then this final tonight is definitely something which we can all be proud of.
Its been a fantastic season and we as a club have proved more than once that we can mix it with the big boys.......therefore we welcome the challenge of being promoted into the top flight next season where we will be looking to make a big statement straight from the off.
The Gaffers (Deano & Azza) would like to thank every single person who has represented this team in one way or another and helped us achieve everything which we have this season.
Its been a privilege to be a part of something special which is only going to get bigger and better so watch this space!!!!
We now look forward to a well earned break and a few drinks as we organise our end of season presentation which will take place in Early May.
Well done lads........you've done this club proud.
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