The doors to the FC Western trophy cabinet are struggling to be closed. The New Plymouth-based team won all possible trophies available in local top-flight competitions this year in the club’s most successful season. After it snared the Taranaki club premiership, after an unbeaten season, FC Western won the Duff Rosebowl knockout competition, the Ranfurly Shield-like Challenge Trophy and Sheffield United Plate. FC Western entered the Chatham Cup but were knocked out by defending champions Napier City Rovers in the second round 3-0. During the premiership, FC Western won a remarkable 18 matches and amassed 93 goals, the most in the competition.

Source: Stuff October 11, 2021 01:21 UTC