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British Gas Business Youth
Challenge Cup
Merthyr Tydfil became
the first winners of the BGB Youth Challenge Cup when
they beat Corby Town 2-1 in an entertaining Final
at Cirencester Town's Corinium Stadium. The first
half was end to end with Corby arguably having the
better chances but both goals remained intact. Merthyr
looked the stronger side in the second period and
opened up a two goal lead but battling Corby pulled
one back with about seven minutes remaining and almost
scrambled an equaliser just before the final whistle.
The impressive Trophy, together with medals for both
sets of players and the Match Officials, was presented
by League Director Mrs Judi Moore.
Play-off Finals
Premier Division
– Runners-up Team Bath earned promotion to Conference
South when top scorer Sean Canham broke Halesowen
Town hearts in the penultimate minute of a tight Final.
After a cagey first half the home side took the lead
just five minutes into the second period but nine
minutes later Halesowen levelled from the penalty
spot.
Division One Midlands
- Runners-up Leamington took a 17th minute lead in
front of a bumper gate of 1634, but Stourbridge, who
had finished 9 points behind their opponents, equalised
three minutes later. The match went into extra time
and with just three minutes remaining Stourbridge
clinched their place in the Premier Division..
Division One South &
West – A goal after 34 minutes was
enough to send Oxford City, who had finished fourth
in the table, into the Premier Division at the expense
of fifth placed Uxbridge.

Manager Andy Clement and skipper Leigh
Rumbold receive the South & West Championship
Shield from League Chairman Ken Turner following Farnborough's
final match against Uxbridge - Clement's last game
in charge.
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Club News
GX Soccer Teams of the Month
for April
Premier Division
King’s Lynn
Division One Midlands
Leamington
Division One South & West
Marlow
Brackley Town –
The Club’s Board has announced that Phil Lines
will be stepping in as Manager of First Team affairs
for the foreseeable future. Despite the numerous and
very highly rated applications, it was felt that the
Club needed a period of consolidation with someone who
was known to the Club and who also knew the Club and
the way it works
Gloucester City - The Club is delighted
to announce after recent speculation that Tim Harris
is remaining with the club. Club Chairman Dave Phillips
said "It’s been a busy weekend of meetings
discussing various issues with Tim but I am happy to
report that he remains committed to the future of the
club. We are now looking at the whole structure of the
club in order to take some of the pressure off Tim and
allow him to combine football with his business interests.
Those changes will take time to work through and its
vital that we get them right in order to build on our
forward momentum both on and off the pitch."
He continued "crucial to that
future is a new ground for the club in the City and
whilst I appreciate that fans are desperate for news
I ask them to be patient for a little longer. Things
are moving forward and we are hopeful that a positive
announcement will be forthcoming before the start of
the new season".
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