Despite a gallant effort at Croft Park, the Young Reds made their exit from the FA Youth Cup in what skipper, Ted Thomson, described as a ‘steep learning curve’. Spartans were stronger, used the ball better and emerged worthy winners over the ninety minutes but Workington had their moments and contributed to an enjoyable game. Indeed, had they scored a goal late in the day when they enjoyed their best spell of possession, we would have lauded the performance but, overall, a t

Workington had two tough opponents to overcome – the weather and a talented Spennymoor Town team – and they got the better of both to record a first FA Youth Cup success at the Fibrus Community Stadium. And for two members of the side, Joe Rumney and Matthew Jackson, it was a notable double because they were members of last year’s group which got the better of Spennymoor after a dramatic penalty shoot-out at Borough Park. Skippers and refs - Ted Thomson and Spennymoor’s Harry

The Reds U18 squad has been dealt a testing draw in The FA Youth Cup with an away tie v. Whitby Town pulled out of the velvet bag.