It was an excellent December for Timsbury, in which they won all of their County League matches and have risen to sixth place.
The highlight was a 4-3 home win over promotion-seeking Saltford, whom they beat despite being reduced to ten men halfway through the second half.
The side has again been high on entertainment, and in Jem Lutwama (who tops the League scoring list at the turn of the year) and Rhys Cook (who is twelfth), they have two of the most feared strikers in the division. The defence too has shown an increased solidarity as the season has progressed, with Callum Taylor, Matt Brooks, Lewis Redwood and Ben Hancock all coming to the fore.
Manager, Dom Eatherden’s half-term report: “As we approach half-way in the season, Timsbury AFC have had a mixed bag! Superb wins in the Senior Cup (most notably knocking out the holders) have seen us progress to the Quarter-Finals in March, when we will host Westland Sports.
“It was disappointing to bow out of the Premier/Division One Cup (especially as we were finalists last year), but losing 4-1 at Minehead to probably the best side we faced this season is no disgrace.
“With the new League format meaning lots more travelling, it has been our away League form that has let us down! Only three wins so far, while by contrast, nine wins out of ten have come at Fortress Conygre.
“With the loss of Jimmer Hailston, Jack Scrivens and Lewis Bond Kendall at the start of the season, it was always going to be tough, but newly-appointed Captain, Ellis Hancock, has enjoyed a great start to the season, and Jesse Bishop has made huge strides.
After a tough start, new keeper, Charlie Phillips, has now found his feet, and with youngsters, Chris Midgley, Toby Neilson and James Rawlings excelling at this level, the second half of the season looks promising.
“2019 could still be a massive year for us. We proved how good we can be by destroying League-leaders, Bridgwater Town, 4-0 in November. We have a happy squad who enjoy their football, and this is expressed on the pitch.”
Malcolm Tucker