The growing story in Bovey Tracey grabbing attention across Devon

Something special is happening in Bovey Tracey and it has the potential to develop into a landmark season for the town’s football club.

When former Torquay United defender Ben Gerring took over as manager in the summer, he was transparent in his ambitions to try and win the South West Peninsula League title, and words are clearly not cheap with the new boss.

After three months of the league campaign, Bovey are unbeaten and sit top of the table, having won 12 of their opening 13 games.

Last weekend, the league took a back seat, as Corsham Town travelled down from Wiltshire in the FA Vase, the top knockout competition for clubs in Steps 5 & 6, which can ultimately lead to a Wembley final.

There was little between the two sides in a tight first period but Bovey were given the boost of a red card shown to a Corsham defender, and the hosts emerged from the break in spectacular fashion, talented teenager Jack Brimming breaking the deadlock with a calm finish from a Cieran Bridger pass.

Brimming doubled the lead midway through the second period with a superb left-foot strike into the top corner, and he was also involved in number three, squaring the ideal pass for Neil Last to notch his 50th goal for the club.

Victory was completed by Louie Roberts snaffling up the rebound after an initial strike from Stu Bowker had been saved. Corsham did score a late consolation but Bovey were the big story, again.