The Road to the Bank III

Dynamo Varsity 9-1

Welton strolled through the first round of the County Cup with a comprehensive 9-1 demolition of Division 2 side Dynamo Varsity, A first half hat trick from Scott Coupland along with braces for Matt O Halloran and Billy Munro and a goal a piece for Craig Cosgrove and a collectors item from Will Carter completed the rowt.

Cowbit 5-1

Welton stormed their way into the last 16 of the County Cup with a stunning 5-1 win over Spalding based giants Cowbit. Matt O Halloran and Scott Coupland had given Welton a 2-0 lead at half time before Cowbit pulled one back at the start of the second half but further goals for O Halloran and Coupland aswell as a fifth from Luke Clifford sealed an impressive victory for the Socialites.

Deportivo Empire 7-2

Welton marched into the quarter finals of the County Cup with an emphatic 7-2 win against Deportivo Empire. Despite falling behind early on Welton stormed back with goals from Leigh Warman, Sam Allmond, 2 for Jason Tinkler and a Scott Coupland hat trick ensuring that The Socialites moved on to face the mighty Magnet Tavern.

Magnet Tavern quarter final 3-0

Welton turned in what Manager Al Taylor described as the best performance he had seen from a Welton side beating Spalding Champions and previous winners of the County Cup Magnet Tavern 3-0 at Social Park,

Two Scott Coupland Penalties either side of half time gave Welton a two goal lead before the Socilaites had to withstand a second half onslaught by a powerful Magnet side before Olly Furness brilliantly sealed the Socialites passage into the Semi finals to face Tap and Spile

Tap & Spile Semi final 4-2

Welton S&SC ensured they were once again the pride of Lincoln as the Socialites advanced to the County Cup final with an entertaining 4-2 win over Grimsby based Tap and Spile. Neil Stocks opened the scoring with twenty minutes on the clock, Minutes later Sam almond blasted home his first of the morning before Tap grabbed a lifeline with a scrappy goal to send the sides in at half time with the game finely poised at 2-1 to Welton.

Early second half nerves for Welton were calmed when Sam Allmond spectacularly grabbed his second of the morning on the hour mark, Allmond completed his hat trick before a stunning strike from the Tap left back with 5 minutes to go completed the scoring to set up Tuesday nights clash against the team that are widely regarded as the best side in Lincolnshire Seven Seas.

Stocks: Lets build on win

Neil Stocks has stressed Welton must build on their Kelly read Cup win and not allow it to distract them from their other aim this season.

The victory over Scothern last night ensured the Kelly Read Cup will be back at Social Park for a fourth consecutive season but Stocks feels the win has to be the springboard they need to go on and win the County Cup.

"We have achieved something now but there is a big target for us still,

"It would be great to go on now and do well in the County Cup final, that is what we want to do."

Stocks was asked whether manager Al Taylor, who tried to keep his emotions in check, had enjoyed winning his record breaking fourth Kelly Read.

"I am sure it means a lot to him," he added.

"This season isn’t over, but inside I am sure he is delighted."

Defender Joe Snookes was pleased the club were able to end their Sincil Bank hoodoo.

"It was nice to win. “

"This is what it is all about, it is what we work for every single day.

"It is always sweet, I don't think you can say it is extra-sweet.

"We have a big job on Tuesday to try and beat Seven Seas but we have a trophy now so we will have something to show for our efforts.”

"It is football isn't it? So we have to believe that we can get a positive result

Coupland reveals Welton relief

Welton Captain Scott coupland admits winning the Kelly Read Cup was a relief for everyone last night as they are guaranteed silverware what ever happens next week against Seven seas.

"It was a relief for all of us to get a trophy, for ourselves and the club.

"It maybe takes the pressure off now and we can relax and go on to try to win more trophies, the biggest trophy of them all."

“It’s been a tough couple of weeks but Thankfully we've done it now and we have got a trophy as well and hopefully we can go there on Tuesday night and give a good account of ourselves against very good opposition.”

Kelly's coming home IIII

Welton S&SC put their Sincil Bank demons to rest as they retained the Kelly Read Cup for a record 4th consecutive season with an eventful 3-2 victory over local rivals Scothern United. The Sincil Bank Crowd couldn’t have asked for more from a Cup final that included some great goals, Touch line bust ups, red cards and Scott Couplands hair cut finally giving the Welton media something to report on after 3 dire 1-0 games in a row.

Welton took the lead in the 20th minute through Jason Tinkler but were pegged back after the break by Andy Addlingtons strike, Welton responded well and regained the lead through Luke Clifford, Matt O Halloran appeared to have made the game safe making it 3-1 with 15 minutes to go but Scothern responded to make it 3-2 setting up a tense finale, unfortunately the tensions boiled over as a 22 man brawl ensued and players from both sides were given their marching orders.

As promised the Welton management shuffled their hand to give everyone a start in the 3 finals, Phil McGann graciously made way for Carl Stubbs to go in goal he would be protected by Carter, Snookes, Warman and Olly Furness. Across the middle were Tinkler, Allmond, O Halloran and McGovern with Scott Coupland and Luke Clifford up front, Neil Stocks, Craig Cosgrove and Billy Munro made up a strong bench for the Socialites.

Welton started a lot better than they had done in recent weeks and appeared to be enjoying playing the ball around on the excellent surface.

Welton were creating a few half chances forcing a string of early corners and saves from Wayne Sawyer in the Scothern goal and it was only a matter of time before Weltons endeavour paid off when Jason Tinkler scored a stunning opener.

Tinkler cut in from the left hand side before rolling the ball into Scott Coupland who flicked the ball brilliantly back to Tinkler to fire home from a tight angle to bolster Welton’s confidence further and give them a deserved lead.

Welton dominated the remainder of the half but very nearly shot themselves in the foot when Carl Stubbs and Joe Snookes made a mess of a short free kick allowing Andy Addlington to steal the ball but fortunately the Scothern playmaker couldn’t turn the ball into the empty net from a tight angle.

HALF TIME: Welton S&SC 1-0 Scothern United

Boosted by Billy Munro’s bizarre William Wallace I pod collection the Socialites returned fired up for the second half and true to form duly conceded the equaliser to the first attack of the half.

Andy Adlington drove at the Welton defence before curling the ball perfectly into the bottom corner giving Carl Stubbs no chance.

Welton responded brilliantly to this setback though and were back infront within 5 minutes of conceding the equaliser.

A sustained period of Welton pressure lead to a left wing cross finding its way to the right hand side of the penalty area to Jack McGovern who drilled the ball back across the six yard box where Luke Clifford was on hand to bundle the ball home and restore Welton’s lead.

Scothern didn’t throw in the towel though and the second half rolled on with both sides taking it in turn to trade attacks.

Carl Stubbs proved to be Weltons hero producing a stunning double save to maintain Welton’s lead before he was forced into a world class save from the nippy Scothern left winger who found space on the edge of the area to curl a beautiful right footed shot towards the corner of the net only to be denied by the fingertips of Stubbs.

Spurred on by Stubbs heroics Welton began to settle back into their neat passing game and with Scothern tiring Welton began to create chances at will but these opportunities were spurned Jack McGovern firing wide the best of the chances.

Finally with time running out Matt O Halloran appeared to have made the game safe when he fired home a left footed strike past Sawyer from twenty yards out to give Welton a two goal cushion with little over ten minutes to go.

With one hand back on the Cup Welton rang the changes bringing on all 3 substitutes to replace, McGovern, O Halloran and Clifford as Welton looked to see out the last ten minutes.

However all didn’t go to plan for Welton as with 5 minutes to go Scothern substitute John Richards was able to pull one back to set up an enthralling final 5 minutes.

Scothern through everything including their goalkeeper at Welton but Welton defended well and appeared to have seen off the stubborn resistance of their neighbours keeping hold of the ball well as the Clock at the South Park end ticked into injury time.

Welton’s possession was to much for Scothern Captain James Green though as he lunged into a dangerous two footed tackle, Fortunatley his first horror tackle missed his target by a mile and advantage was played but within seconds another disgraceful lunge brought the game to a halt and started off an all out brawl.

A few calm heads and the officials eventually managed to calm the situation down and Green received his marching orders for the challenge and straight reds also followed for Billy Munro and a Scothern substitute, An eventful end to an eventful game.

The Socialites withstood one final punt into their area and the final whistle was greeted with joy and relief from the Welton players and supporters alike as they ensured that the Kelly Read will once again be sat on the shelf at Social Park for a record breaking fourth season in a row.

Will Carter lead the Victorious Socialites up to collect their winners medals with Scott Meireles Coupland coming up last to lift the trophy.

With silverware once again in the bag can Welton now go on to complete a sensational Cup double against Seven Seas under the lights on Tuesday night?

FINAL SCORE: Welton S&SC 3-2 Scothern United

Allmond ready for crunch Week

Sam Allmond has challenged his Welton team-mates to re discover their form in the most important week of their season.

Allmond remains positive despite Welton's alarming blip in form especially going forward where Welton have failed to score in their last two games.

"We're still in a good position and this is a great opportunity to win two Cups," Allmond told the Evening Chronicle.

"We've been excellent going forward all season and having ten days off should help us, There's no excuse for a poor performance tonight."

"We have to stay focused as it's another big week. This is the most important week at Welton for many years.

"We're relaxed and we are just going about it the way we have all season."

“We certainly deserve something to show for this season.”

Carter relishing A46 Derby

Will Carter has admitted games like Wednesday’s A46 derby are the reason why he is still operating at the highest level.

As someone who has grown up in Welton, Carter is acutely aware of how important these local battles have always been now though, it is something else, right up there with the very biggest matches Carter has appeared in throughout his career.

"These are the sort of games which I still play football for," he said.

"They are big, this is as big as you can get."

Carter knows the price of failure would make it likely that Welton will have their first trophy less season for three Years.

Conversely, victory, would send the Socialites into next Tuesday’s County Cup final in buoyant mood, The importance does not need to be underlined.

"as a Welton player, you're used to big games. You have to block out all the hype and the predictions. That's been going on all the season anyway.

If people want to revel in us losing our last two games and hope we don’t win anything that’s up to them that’s been going on for Years and it’s never affected us before.”

“Whether we win or lose as players we always show respect to our opposition and other teams in the League and I think that is what makes Welton S&SC different from other teams.”

“Scothern have some tremendous players with the likes of Adlington, Green and Milinkovich and despite our rivalry there is mutual respect amongst both sides.”

“We’ve underperformed in our last two games but hopefully having a week off to prepare properly for this game will help us and has refocused us.

"We've had reminders throughout the season where we've put in poor performances and we've always reacted.

"Hopefully, after the disappointment against Fox and Hounds that's the case again."

The road to the Bank II

Welton go in search of their 4th consecutive Kelly Read Cup triumph against local rivals Scothern on Wednesday night and we now look back at how Welton progressed to the Sincil Bank showpiece


Metheringham home won 5-2

The Holders faced a tricky draw in the preliminary round when they were drawn at home to Metheringham, Welton did what they had to do though and a goal a piece for Jason Tinkler, Matt O Halloran, Billy Munro and 2 for Scott coupland saw the Socialites safely through.

North Scarle away won 6-1

One of the most farcical games for many a season saw Welton see off Division 2 minnows North Scarle. The most horrendous kit clash in the history of Sunday football along with a very agricultural pitch that was heavy on the Mole hills yet light on the line markings and a howling wind were perfect conditions for an upset but goals from Craig Cosgrove, Luke Clifford, Leigh Warman, Sam Allmond and 2 more for Scott Coupland made sure Welton avoided the banana skin.

Quarter Final Nettleham United home won 4-1

Welton’s backs were against the wall from the start against Nettleham with several star names missing Welton were only able to name a bare 11 where as their opponents filled their starting line up with star names.

The Socialites rose to the occasion though and a blistering first half performance with spectacular goals from Scott Coupland, Matt O Halloran and Sam Allmond sent the Socialites in at the break 3-1 up. A tense second half ensued but Craig Cosgrove made the game safe late on with another superb strike.

Semi Final Waddington United away won 1-0

With many people expecting a cricket score Welton turned in a very dower display in the semi Final at Waddington. Without ever looking likely to concede Welton looked equally flat going forward and Billy Munro grabbed the only goal of the game just minutes into the second half to send Welton through to their fourth Kelly Read final in a row against Scothern on Wednesday night.

Wednesday night looks like being a fantastic game with Welton's recent slump in form Scothern will fancy their chances and are sure to have out their star names for the Sincil Bank clash.

County Cup Final under Lights

The eagerly anticipated County Cven Seas and Welton S&SC has been rearranged to Tuesday the 8th of May at Sincil Bank with a kick off time off 7:45 pm.

Warman relishing 'special derby'

Welton S&SC defender Leigh Warman claims there has "never been a better time" to beat local rivals Scothern United.

Having come through the Social Academy, warman is all too familiar with the long years the club have spent battling away with their local rivals.

Welton for the most part have had the better of recent exchanges but Scothern are bidding to change all that by wresting the Kelly Read Cup from welton's grasp next Wednesday.

Welton head into one of the most eagerly anticipated A46 derbies of all time looking to banish their Sincil Bank demons and reclaim their Kelly Read Cup for a fourth straight season.

Warman told the club's website: Because it’s at Sincil Bankl it just makes it a little bit more special.

"I've played against them since I was part of the Under-14s and it’s always been an intense rivalry especially in the Cup’s because they pull out a stronger side in the Cup competitions.”

"Everyone wants to win next week because it's a huge game and there's never been a better time for this."

"I want us to put in a real hard-working performance and really deserve to win it.

"It's not going to be an easy game, they will have a really strong side out and they will sense we are vulnerable but we have to prove that we want it as much as they do.

"That's what makes it more interesting. I can't wait and there is a real buzz around the place - it's going to be some game."

County Cup Final postponed!

For the first time ever the County Cup Final has had to be postponed. The recent deluge of rain has forced the Football association to abandon the showpiece encounter between Welton S&SC and Seven Seas.

A spokesman for the FA said. “We have been forced to take the extraordinary measure of cancelling the County Cup final because the pitch at the Bradley Football centre is completely waterlogged and with the forecast showing no signs of improving we feel we have taken a sensible decision to call the game off early.”

"It's the biggest game on the footballing calendar and every effort had been made to make the pitch playable but we were fighting a losing battle."

There has been no official date set for when the fixture will be rearranged for but wsscfc.blogspot sources have confirmed that it is extremely unlikely that the game will be played at the Bradley and the FA are holding an emergency meeting to decide on a new venue.

Welton Manager Al Taylor said that he was not surprised to hear that the news.

“It’s not that much of a surprise considering the weather we have been having of late.”

“It leaves us a bit in limbo now because we have prepared well this Week for what would have been our biggest game in 4 years but it can not be helped and it is better that they have made a decision now rather than on Saturday evening.”

“Nothing really changes for us as we have a massive game against Scothern in the Kelly Read Final on Wednesday night to prepare for now.”

"It's a shame for the supporters but there's not a lot that can be done about it."

The FA have confirmed that all tickets purchased for the Bradley stadium will be honoured at the new venue on the new date which will be confirmed as soon as possible.

Cup final facing pitch inspection

The Lincolnshire FA could be left with egg on their faces this weekend as the County Cup final between Welton S&SC and Seven Seas is in serious doubt due to the main pitch at the multi million pound Bradley Football development centre being waterlogged.

Although nothing has been confirmed yet, The pitch will definitely face a pitch inspection on Friday afternoon when a decision will definitely be made one way or another.

The potential for the game being called off throws up a number of nightmare scenarios for all concerned and with tens of Welton fans already in the Seaside resort the pressure is really on the FA to ensure the game goes ahead as planned.

More news when it becomes available………

Ein Prosit! Ein Prosit!

Yes Folks back by popular demand! The Welton Sports Afc end of season doo will take a german twist again with the well know FFN hosting another infamous wine tasting evening!

Arrangements have finally been confirmed today that the event will take place on Friday 8th June at Dunholme Village Hall at 7.30pm. It is expected to be a star studded event as many of the league winning squad and their wags will be in attendence. Security has been beefed up to handle the histeria from the fans and paparazzi.

It is likely to be a sell out again with the capacity of the venue being 108 and given the very reasonably price of £12.50 (which includes 10 wines,disco and the trophy presentation), tickets will be flying off the shelf!

So be sure to secure your place by contacting club secretary james Mulhall on 07919 694232 to make your booking. Alternative tickets outlets are Daly's Deals on 07977 479101 and Brewers Bargins - mark@imptravel.co.uk

Please note there is no food included in the ticket price so it is bring your own snacks to accompany the wine! May I suggest bread is a good option!! as many went out of the blocks a little too quickly at last years event!

Don't forget your dancing shoes and singing voices, as the germans know how to party!!

Zum Wohl (cheers)

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Carnival atmosphere on the coast

Grimsby has continued to welcome a white and blue invasion as fans arrive ahead of Sundays County Cup final.

Around 20 Welton supporters are due to attend their team's match but they are expected to be outnumbered by the locals supporting seven Seas.

Welton fans have taken to the streets around the Bradley Football development centre on the edge of the Town, soaking up the unique atmosphere of the County Cup final.

The run down fields on the edge of the fishing Town have been transformed from a dilapidated block of changing rooms into a bright and bustling carnival of football.

A huge police presence in and around Grimsby acts as a visible reminder of the concerns surrounding the game regarding crime and violence.

But organisers insist every possible measure has been taken to ensure fans' safety.

Mounted officers and heavily armoured vehicles with water canons are on show to deter any fans hell bent on causing trouble.

Shops on the Cleethorpes sea front have been preparing for the arrival of Welton fans for many months and the locals are also delighted that the team of Premiership superstars has chosen to base itself near their town.

Fish and chip Shops, bars and stall-holders near the stadium have been hoping to cash in on the big spending supporters with many selling flags, hats and colourful merchandise.

Socialites fan Jon Clifford, from Welton said:

"The atmosphere is really building and everyone is really enjoying themselves. The locals are friendly and it looks like it is going to be a great Weekend."

Welton fans outside the Grimsby fishing heritage museum on Wednesday afternoon.

Taylor demands Welton response

Al Taylor has called on Welton S&SC to use the misery of their Ron Eaglen Cup final on Sunday as motivation for future glory.

The Scot has seen his side overcome numerous setbacks over the years and he hopes his current crop of stars can use the defeat as a springboard for the future.

"Of course we're disappointed, there's no other way you can feel," explained Taylor.

"It's part of football. You have to deal with the disappointment, and this club has used it as motivation many times.

"These young players will feel disappointed tonight but they'll have to cope with it and go on with their careers.
"Our results in the last few years have been outstanding.”

"It wasn't a good start to the game. We expected to try and control the game by getting control of possession but we were awful in the first half.

"When you're not at home and you're 1-0 down, you have a job to do. The opportunities we had we didn't take them and that was the story of the game."

“But we have to be big and pull ourselves together ahead of Sunday.”

“It’s a game we’ve been waiting for since 2009 when we lost to Milan in the County Cup final.”

“There’s a lot of lads still here that played that day which is credit to them and credit to the way Welton S&SC conduct ourselves.”

“The lads that are still here from that game against Milan have recovered from setbacks before and I’m convinced they will do me and the supporters proud at the weekend.”