WESTERN PREM Ivybridge boss tips Clevedon for title

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Created on Monday, 20 January 2025 00:24

Last Updated on Monday, 20 January 2025 10:49

Published on Monday, 20 January 2025 00:24

Written by GRAHAM HAMBLY at Erme Valley

Clevedon Town continued their challenge at the top of the Western League with a 3-0 away win over Ivybridge Town on Saturday.

This latest result sees the Somerset side take over at the top of the premier division with a two-point lead over second placed Portishead.

Clevedon took an early lead with a goal from Joe Teall in the 11^th minute and wrapped up their victory with a couple of late strikes by ace Lucas Vowles in the 70^th and 90^th minutes.

Ivybridge joint manager Wayne Gamble praised Clevedon saying: “They defended deep and hit us on the counter attack. I believe they can go on and win the league.

“We had some good opportunities but did not look like scoring.”

Gamble admits this season is proving a transitional period for Ivybridge following their promotion as runaway Peninsula League East champions. The team has suffered with injuries and suspensions.

Ivybridge now face a run of three away games in eight days before their next home fixture against Buckland on February 1.

The Ivies make the short trip to Saltash United tomorrow evening (Tues Jan 21) followed by a visit to bottom club Welton Rovers on Saturday.

Then comes a visit to Plymouth Parkway in the Devon St Luke’s Bowl quarter-final on Tuesday January 28.

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