WELLINGTON Reserves may have come away on the wrong side of a 3–1 scoreline against Fenton in the Premier Division of the Stitch2Print Devon and Exeter Football League at the Carly Press Ground, but there was plenty to be proud of in their performance.

After player-manager Mark Owen decided to step down following three successful seasons, John Norman was in charge of the side.

With ten different players from the previous week’s fixture, the Tangerines took the pitch with a mixture of experienced heads, regular squad members and younger players.

Inevitably, the changes led to a slightly disjointed performance at times, as players adjusted to new combinations and partnerships.

However, what the team perhaps lacked in familiarity, they more than made up for in spirit, commitment and togetherness.

The team spirit was immense, with everyone pulling in the same direction and showing exactly what being part of a football club is all about.

Matt Brereton got Wellington on the scoresheet, showing great composure to coolly slot the ball past the Fenton goalkeeper.

There were further opportunities to get back into the game, with Ned Olgalvie coming agonisingly close to making it 3–2 with a fine effort which smashed against the side netting after a fine passing move.

At the other end, keeper Charlie Hawkings produced an excellent penalty save with the score at 3–1 to keep Wellington in the contest.

The result may not have gone the Tangerines’ way, but the togetherness and attitude on show were a real positive.

The Reserves, who remain sixth in the table, have another home game in the Premier Division this coming Saturday, November 21 - against Westexe Park Rangers who are lying one place above Wellington in the table, with four more points but having played two more matches. The kick-off is at 2.15p.m.