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29th May 2006

By ROGER BENNETT
Faversham Town Reserves 2 Whitstable Taverners 0

TWO goals from John Goodwin handed Faversham Town Reserves the
Canterbury and District Premier Division title on Saturday.

Hitman Goodwin took his tally to three goals from two games as Town
romped to a convincing victory over Whitstable Taverners at Salters
Lane.

It gave Brett Harrison's second-string side the silverware by a
single point from rivals The George Hotel after two excellent wins in just
four days.

The title represents Faversham Town's first trophy since the club was
re-formed at the start of the season and boss Harrison was delighted.

He said: "We set about to win the league and that's what happened
with a style of football that was pleasing."

Harrison was forced to play himself in goal with regular goalkeeper
Matt Boyce still recovering from an arm injury.

But it was a day when the Town defence was on top form, restricting
Taverners to just one clear chance when Harrison dealt with a Barry
Knowles shot by catching the ball high above his head.

At the other end, Town went ahead in the 37th minute when Garry
Roberts delivered a perfectly timed through ball that was fired home by
first-teamer Goodwin.

The duo combined again on 58 minutes, Goodwin turning on a sixpence
before finding the net with an excellent finish.

At the final whistle, modest Goodwin headed for the changing rooms to
allow the Reserves to enjoy their triumph. After a long, hard season,
they deserved their celebrations.

Town's top man: John Goodwin - Honest John was unselfish, provided
great distribution yet still managed two goals

Brett Harrison 8, Jay Golding 7, Bradley Maguire 7, Darren Brett 7,
Ben Holbrook 8, Jason Mills 8, Chris Pinks 7, Ray Turner 8, Garry
Roberts 7, John Goodwin 8, Darren Mills 7. Substitutes: Adam Howel,
(for Golding, 68 minutes) 7, Neil White (for Pinks, 86) 7.

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