Bodmin Town were the eventual winners in a closely fought battle with their league rivals Buckland Athletic.  Following two hours of play at Langsford Park, Bodmin edged it on a penalty shoot-out, winning 6-5 and adding the Throgmorton Cup to their South West Peninsula Premier League title and Cornwall Senior Cup triumphs in the 2011/12 season.

Buckland must take heart though, coming a very close second to Bodmin today, finishing runners up in the league and lifting the Devon St Luke’s Bowl.  Certainly, they will face a big challenge when they take the step up into the Western League next term, but all at Tavistock AFC wish them the very best.

All in all, it was a great day, the weather held out for the 90 minutes of regulation time, the pitch played a treat, 400 fans were treated to a nailbiter and the officials and guests all seemed very satisfied with the Langsford Park reception, including a super buffet laid on for Mr Throgmorton and his guests.  A big thank you from all of us at Tavistock AFC to the teams, travelling fans, league officials and our many volunteers, without whom today could not have been possible.  Certainly, we would be more than happy to be given the opportunity to host the Throgmorton Cup Final again next season and beyond!

Chris Fenner.