IN my first report for 2022, I wish everybody a Happy New Year.

Let’s look back at 2021 to see what was achieved by the players and coaches at Lapford AFC during last year, winning the Thormorton Cup for premier teams at Level 12 at Coach Road, Newton Abbot, the Devon FA headquarters.

It happened two days before my birthday, which I will never forget.

Of course, before that, winning the Premier West Shield and then beating Lyme Regis (Premier East) at Topsham to become Premier Division Champions for 2021.

Then on December 18, to be top of the Premier Division on goal difference with a game in-hand.

Our league record of December 18, 2021 is P13, W11, D2, L0 - goals for 56 and 13 against.

Overall for 2021 we have P27, W25, D2, L0 - goals scored for 106 - against 23, according to my records.

The club raffle account stands at £137. Many thanks to all who took part in 2021.

Now onto 2022 and what an interesting match it will be on January 8 at 2.15pm away at Thorverton.

We are then at home to Newton St Cyres in the East Devon Senior Cup on January 15.

Once again, onwards and upwards, good luck to all.

Gerald Leach