Brixham AFC pays tribute to former local footballer Steve Carpenter
Brixham pay tribute to former player as first-team record victory over Brislington
Brixham AFC has paid tribute to former player Steve Carpenter, who has sadly passed away.
In a heartfelt message, the club extended its sincere condolences to Steve’s family and friends, remembering him as a highly talented footballer and a much-respected figure within the local football community.
Steve represented a number of clubs during his playing career, including Torquay United, STC, Hele Rovers, Brixham Villa and Brixham United.
He was widely admired not only for his outstanding ability on the pitch but also for his character off it, with those who knew him remembering him as a genuinely lovely person who had a positive influence on everyone around him.
Paying tribute, Brixham AFC said: “He was not only a fantastically gifted footballer, but also a wonderful bloke who had a positive influence on all who knew him.”
His passing will be deeply felt across the local football community, where he will be fondly remembered by teammates, friends and all those whose lives he touched. Brixham AFC's thoughts remain with Steve’s family and friends at this sad time.
On the pitch, Brixham enjoyed an impressive 4-1 win over Brislington on the weekend, thanks to goals from Charlie Shearer, Shay Corrick, Albie Baker and Tyler Joint. Bovey Tracey also conjured up a superb result on Saturday, beating high-flying Bridgwater United 2-1 on Dartmoor.
Unfortunately, Buckland Athletic were unable to complete the Western League hat-trick, as they slumped to a surprising 4-0 defeat at Saltash, conceding all four goals in a calamitous first half.
As we head toward the busy Christmas period, Buckland remain the best placed of the South Devon clubs in the Western League, sitting seventh, although they have ground to make up on the teams currently occupying the play-off positions. Brixham and Bovey both look comfortable in mid-table.
After a midweek trip to Saltash, Brixham then face the daunting of an away game at Portishead Town, who have only lost once all season. Bovey also have a tough weekend assignment at fifth-placed St Blazey, while Buckland are at home to Shepton Mallet.