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Goal machine Spence pushing to end Frome’s title drought
November 13, 2024
FROME TECHNICAL'S leading goalscorer Stevaughn Spence wants to end the 21-year championship drought for his school in his final season of the ISSA/WATA daCosta Cup.
Having a record of scoring 25 goals last season, the 19-year-old Spence, who has already netted 20 goals this season, is targeting more.
"This is my third year playing in the daCosta Cup and I want to strive for better and also accomplish more this season. I want to win the daCosta Cup and score more goals. I am hoping to beat my last record and score 30-plus goals," Spence said.
Asked about how passionate he is about football, Spence said: "Football is so inspirational to me. It brings me joy and comfort. I just love football. When I see players who I played against at this level go further with their skills, it inspires me. After this season, I see myself in the Jamaica Premier League but I want to push further," Spence declared.
The team that has caused a major challenge to Frome this season are favourites Glenmuir High School.
"Based on Saturday's game when they beat us and what I have seen so far, Glenmuir is our biggest challenge. They are a fighting team. We as a team will regroup, put our heads together and come back even stronger with a better mindset. I am hoping that I can see them in the finals," Spence stated.
Glenmuir registered a stunning 4-3 comeback win over Frome at Glenmuir's playing field on Saturday. This was Frome's first defeat this season.
According to Spence, he was introduced to football by his stepfather and brother when he was in infant school. He then continued from there until now.
"I played in the primary league and also spent a short time in the under-14. I also spent one year in the under-16 and am now on to my final year here at Frome.
With the zeal to do his best, the striker is working hard to shake a nagging injury, which he has been playing with throughout the season.
"I have been working on my injury for sometime. I am trying my best to get back as fit as I used to be. Each day I have been getting stronger and I'm working on my skills, especially my finishing at the goal," Spence told STAR Sports.
With his grandmother and mother being his biggest motivators, Spence said he wants to make them proud.
"My grandma has faith in me and encourages me so I can move forward in life and strive for more. My mother tells me to hold my head up high and do my best." he said.
