For the second season running, David King's STOURBRIDGE FC YOUTH TEAM have completed a hat-trick of trophies.

Following on from their success in securing the MFYL Premier Division South title last month and last Thursday's 7 - 2 victory over Bewdley Town in the Worcestershire County Youth Cup Final, the Glassboys took on MFYL Southern Division title winners STOURPORT SWIFTS in the MFYL League Cup Final at Solihull Moors on Tuesday night and were expecting a tough match against a side who had only lost once in their division and had beaten the likes of Nuneaton Town and Chasetown to reach this final, however the Glassboys youngsters were determined to round off another outstanding campaign on a high note and they did not disappoint with a stunning 5 - 0 win.

Stourbridge had much the better of the first period to lead 2 - 0 at the break. Ryan Moore turned home a right-wing cross on 8 minutes to open the scoring and Stefan Ashman doubled the lead in the 17th minute with a drive from the edge of the box. The Glassboys had two further efforts ruled out for offside, while Will Worthington curled a free-kick against the crossbar to underline their superiority at that stage.

Three minutes into the second half, Declan Kirby slotted home for the 3rd goal after the Stourport keeper had saved at the feet of Craig Tibbetts, leading to the young custodian picking up an injury and being replaced soon afterwards by their sub keeper. Swifts hit a post in the 65th minute from their best chance of the match, but it was Stourbridge who struck again on 76 minutes when an inswinging right-wing corner from Worthington was palmed up by the replacement Swifts stopper and Craig Tibbetts rose highest to head home. The icing on the cake came in stoppage time as Worthington made it five with a fine solo goal, skipping past a couple of challenges before sliding the ball home from a tight angle.

Afterwards Stourbridge were presented with both the MFYL League Cup trophy that they last won in 2004/05 and their divisional cup to bring down the curtain on another record breaking season that also included a memorable run in the F A Youth Cup before Christmas.

WELL DONE EVERYBODY!

Congratulations to everybody connected to our youth team set-up for winning the MFYL Premier Division South in their first season, having been MFYL Southern Division champions in 2009/10.

This time it did not come down to a last game shoot-out, but nevertheless the title was secured in amazing fashion on Monday night with Stourbridge and Stratford Town - the only team that could overhaul the Glassboys - playing out a remarkable 5 - 5 draw to earn Dave King's side the point they needed.

Stourbridge started very poorly and were soon two-down. Myles Nettleford pulled a goal back, but Stratford restored their two-goal cushion before Craig Tibbetts scored to make it 2 - 3 at the interval.

In the second-half two more goals from Tibbetts enabled him to complete his hat-trick and more importantly put the Glassboys ahead for the first time on the night. Stratford were not finished though and they hit back to make it 4 - 4. Tibbetts grabbed his 4th goal of the night to put the home side back in-front with around 5 minutes left, however Stratford were rewarded for their outstanding contribution to a thrilling match with a late equaliser to make the final score 5 - 5.

A real roller-coaster of a match, but Stourbridge secured the point needed to be crowned champions in their final home game of the campaign with visits to Redditch United and Coventry Sphinx to come.