WITH the original opponents Elmore not being able to make the trip last Saturday, Craig Carr put two sides together from his extended first team squad plus serious hopefuls. 

Minehead Blues played Minehead Purples with the result being a 3-2 win for the Blues.

Janusz Jasielczuki put Purples ahead mid-way through the first half, but full back Jack Campbell-Farmer levelled the scores before half time.

The second half saw plenty of rolling substitutions with Carr fully taking the opportunity for further experimentation.

Sam Heath edged the Purples in front again, but the Blues ended up winning thanks to two goals from Josh Elston, the goal of the game being his perfect right footed free kick which nestled right in the top corner, adding to the growing list of exceptional individual goals in Minehead’s successful, pre-season outings.

With twenty-seven players taking part, and literally ten more players who were unavailable, the manager is spoilt for choice and the early signs are very positive for Minehead being able to field strong first, second and third elevens this season.

The situation is further testament of the hard work being put in by the youth set up, both on and off the pitch, including the very positive growth of the ladies and girls sides.