United’s Under-18s began their 2023/24 campaign in perfect fashion Saturday, coming from behind to register a 2-1 home win over Swindon Supermarine. It was the visitors who enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges at South Devon College though, with a goal from Dylan Griffin giving Swindon a half-time advantage. The keenly-fought encounter was – 

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Following a double-winning 2022/23 campaign, United’s new Under-18 squad are nearing the end of their pre-season work, with Head Coach Ryan Dickson pleased with his side’s preparations so far. “It’s been going well, numbers, have been high, so it’s just confirming our squad now,” said Dickson. “Everyone’s had games, everyone’s had minutes, and everyone’s had 

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Following their double-winning campaign last time out, United’s latest batch of young starlets began their 2023/24 warm-up matches on Saturday against Bristol Rovers. Whilst the senior side were taking on Bristol City’s first team, the Under 18s faced a similarly tough test against their Rovers counterparts. However, it was to the Young Gulls’ credit that 

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Following a season that saw United’s U18s claim a notable league and cup double, three players from the successful group received individual recognition for their efforts. Receiving Ryan Dickson’s ‘Manager’s Player of the Season’ was Sam Bishop (above), whilst Harvey Field was recognised as the side’s ‘Development Player of the Season’). Meanwhile, Ben Aldous (below) 

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SWCYL Play-Off: Torquay United U18s 2 – 2 Bridgwater United U18s (Torquay win 5-3 on penalties)   United’s U18s produced a display full of grit and determination to beat Bridgwater in the South West Counties Youth League Play-Off on Saturday morning. Having come back from 2-0 down to emerge 3-2 victors over Mangotsfield in the 

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