The Lambs' reserves are currently enjoying a very good season. They are near the top of the East Cornwall Premier League and are also still involved in two out of three cup competitions. But who are the players?
GOALKEEPERS
Very influential goalkeeper who still in his mid-20s has a long and successful career ahead of him.
Having played at a higher level, Jamie recently returned to Langsford Park to help the lambs improve on last season's third place finish to which Castle kept 13 clean sheets and only let in 23 goals, the lowest in recent years for the East Cornwall Premier League.
Tom 'Ginger Giant' McHale
Tom is a young goalkeeper who is enjoying his first season with the lambs.
He is part of the Plymouth Argyle Youth set-up and whilst his main position being in between the sticks, he has impressed as a striker this season and is showing how versatile he is at a young age.
DEFENDERS
Harry is a young defender, experiencing his first season with the reserves but has also played a part in some of the first team games this season, most noticeably the away FA Vase 2nd round defeat to Kidlington.
He can play anywhere across the back four comfortably and has also played well in centre midfield in the absence of a few key players at times.
Glenn is one of the older, more experienced players in the team, and had really made the right back position his own. He is usually one of the first names on the team sheet apart from when he has been suspended or injured which has happened on a few occasions this year.
Glenn likes to bomb on forward and still shows signs of youth with his quick feet, explosive runs and overall work rate.
Christian is loud, funny and very very old. So old he has now started playing veterans football. He is a real leader on the pitch and the first to make a joke in the changing rooms.
Despite his claims to be a centre-forward, followers of the lambs are more a custom to seeing him at centre-defence. He's tall, powerful and rarely loses a header, even though he's losing his hair week by week.
Joe is a young defender who is also part of the Plymouth Argyle Youth set-up. He likes a tackle, works tremendously hard and gives his all for the team.
Joe has impressed in many performances this season and even when asked to play in the centre of midfield, he has done well and always looks to link up with the strikers and wide midfielders.
John is also enjoying his first season with Tavistock and has been involved with the first team earlier in the season. He is in his mid-20s and plays at centre-back.
John is very reliable, so reliable that he is always the first one to training or matches, some believe he camps out overnight but that is yet to be proven.
John is very vocal, puts lots of effort in and highlights the team ethic.
Marc is amongst one of the oldest players in the squad, but he battles hard for the team and is a key player. He normally plays centre-back but has flirted with left back and had a quick cameo at centre forward this season that was cut short following a red card.
Marc is also one of the jokers in the team, quick to team up with 'Evo' but the atmosphere wouldn't be the same without him. A credit to the club and South West football.
Simon is new to Tavistock, brother of Joe, and good friend of Evo and he has impressed following a string of good performances in big matches.
Although moonlighting as a centre-half, he has coped very well at full-back.
Simon has raised the average age of the team following his arrival as the management look to add experience to the young side as they look to challenge for the league.
MIDFIELDERS
Chris is the captain of the team. He is a born leader and has recently joined the small '30' group in terms of age in the squad.
He battles hard every single game, a real representation of what Tavistock AFC is about. He plays in centre-midfield and is often found being a serious threat from corners and can use both feet very capably.
James is currently in his second season with Tavistock. The wide midfielder has enjoyed spells with the first team including the trip to Oxford.
He normally plays right midfield for the team and takes most set pieces resulting in assists for the team.
Never afraid to get stuck in and he is also usually the longest in the shower.
Nathan is a young centre-midfielder who is one of the most reliable players in the team. Does the simple things well and always looking to bring other players into play.
Nathan pops up with the odd goal from game to game and is also part of the Plymouth Argyle Youth set-up.
Xoli (coley) is new to the team this season and has recently found some good goalscoring form.
Usually plays left midfield and scares defenders with his pace, skill and unpredictability.
STRIKERS
Jack is the only recognised out and out striker in the reserves. He usually leads the line on his own with the support of either a midfielder or one of the versatile defenders.
He is currently top goalscorer at the club and was second last season so he definitely knows where the goal is.
His pace and dribbling ability gives defenders nightmares.
MANAGEMENT
Dave holds the official title as manager/joint manager with brother Garfield.
Dave is well known to not be afraid to make changes and will definitely make his feeling known to the team, the referee or anyone inside the ground.
Dave joined this season to take the team on and beat last year's finish.
Garf was part of the very successful coaching team last season and like his brother is not afraid to let his opinion be heard.
Garf often gets involved in the 'banter' that flies around adding to the team atmosphere.
Stef has joined this year after spending a few years at Saltash. Following an injury he has focused on coaching and is fitting in well at Tavistock.
It's always a pleasure to see Stefan working his tactical magic when he manages to free himself of work commitments.
Mark 'Sammo' Vernon
Sammo was manager last season. Due to work commitments he had to walk away from the team this year.
He is slowly beginning to get back into the set-up, but still admits he's got something to offer as a player whilst having a few cameo appearances this season.
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