Month: October 2013
DUFFY EXTENDS HIS STAY IN SOMERSET
TEAM OF THE DECADE AT WIGAN GAME
Following the recent Fans Vote to find the Yeovil Town "Team of the Decade", which will be released in the club’s new book "10", the club are delighted to announce that, barring any last minute problems, all of the team voted for will be coming to Huish Park to be presented to the crowd before the start of the match against Wigan on Sunday 10th.November.
So don’t miss out on giving your thanks to all eleven of the players that you, the fans, voted into the team.
Watch out for more details as match day approaches.
“10” BOOK ALMOST A SELL OUT
As publication date of our Ten Years in the Football League "10" fast approaches, the limited edition book is almost completely sold out.
At the time of writing 470 copies of the 500 limited edition books have been pre-ordered leaving only 30 copies left for general sale.
Each limited edition book will be signed by Gary Johnson. The 200 page hard back book contains a detailed look back on ten of the most exciting years in Yeovil Town’s history looking at games to remember, managers, players, kits, and of course the Team of the Decade is also unveiled in the book.
So if you are thinking of purchasing one may we respectfully suggest you send your order now to book@ytfc.net to avoid missing out on the book of the decade.
SUPPORTERS CHANCE TO WIN A SIGNED SHIRT
GLOVERS DRAW WITH GULLS
This afternoon (29th Oct) Yeovil Town travelled to Devon to take on Torquay United in a behind closed doors friendly.
GOALDEN GATE LOTTERY WEEK 22
The birth date drawn today was 18/12/67 was won by R. MacManus! Next week’s prize will be £100.
REPORT: YEOVIL TOWN V NOTTINGHAM FOREST
Match Report : 26/10/2013
WAYNE EXTENDS HIS STAY
TOWN JOIN 150th CELEBRATIONS OF THE FA
GARY ON BBC RADIO TONIGHT
PREVIEW: NOTTINGHAM FOREST
TOP 20 HIT FOR THE LADIES
FRASER OUT FOR TWO WEEKS
Yeovil Town manager Gary Johnson has confirmed that new loan signing Fraser Fyvie, who made his Glovers debut on Saturday, has returned to Wigan for treatment on his shoulder that he injured in the first half of the Brighton match.
Johnson confirmed that the injury was slightly worse than first thought: "Fraser has had to return to Wigan for treatment and I don’t think he will be back in time for the Doncaster match. We seem to be making a habit of getting our loans injured in their first match for the club!"
TRUST BACKING FEMALE SPORT
Following on from their strong backing for local Winter Olympian Donna Creighton, Yeovil Town Community Sport Trust has cemented its reputation for backing female sport with the announcement that they are to be the new main sponsor of Yeovil Town Ladies FC’s dynamic young Reserve team.
This season the Yeovil Town Ladies Reserves are playing in the new FA WSL Development League against Reserve teams from clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea and Bristol Academy, so the partnership with Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust is ideally timed as the team looks to step up to the next level.
The Reserves new shirts, which sport the Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust logo, will be worn by the most talented and dynamic Reserve team the club has ever had as the squad develops to be ready for the start of the full FA WSL season in 2014.
“We are delighted to be sponsoring the Yeovil Town Ladies reserve squad this year. Our vision as a trust is to enhance all sport throughout Somerset and our Ladies team is a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work and dedication. With the growth of ladies football throughout the country, we look forward to working closely with the Club and playing our part in the development of the game in Somerset and beyond."Commenting on the deal, Chairman of Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust, Stephen Allinson said
“It is fantastic to have Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust backing the Reserves. They have been great supporters of us for many years and it is excellent that the Trust logo is now on the Reserve team shirts, especially as the Reserves will be playing some of their games this season on one of the pitches at Alvington in Yeovil. Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust do a lot of great work in the community to promote many sports, not just football, so I would urge everyone in the area to check out the Trust’s work”.On behalf of the club, Chairman David Mills was thrilled with the deal; he said
GLOVERS HIT DORCHESTER FOR SIX
BOOK SELLING FAST
Advance orders for the club’s new book "10" have now reached 420 of the 500 limited edition book, the story of the club’s ten years in the Football League.
So if you want a copy you are suggested to act quickly by sending your order to book@ytfc.net.
The book, which is written by Yeovil supporter Martin McConachie, is priced at £29.99 and all copies of this limited edition book will be signed by Gary Johnson.
The book is scheduled to be published on Sunday November 10th.
Forget Fergie’s book this is the one to be on your Christmas present list.
TOWN TAKE ON DORCHESTER TONIGHT
The Glovers travel to The Avenue Stadium tonight for a friendly against Dorchester Town.
WIN A COPY OF “10”
WIN A COPY OF ‘10’
We have got five copies of ‘10’ to give away to five of our lucky readers. The limited edition version of the book, will be signed by manager Gary Johnson, and is a must have for all you Glovers fans.
To stand a chance of winning a copy, all you need to do is answer this simple question:
Who scored two goals for Yeovil in their famous 5-2 play-off semi-final second leg victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in the 2006-07 season?
Simply send your answer, along with your full name, address and contact details via email to ytfcprogramme@gmail.com or by post to: ‘10’ Book Competition, Yeovil Town Football Club, Huish Park Stadium, Lufton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 8YF.
Only one entry per person will be accepted and the deadline for the competition is Friday, November 1.
PUBLICATION DATE SET
Yeovil Town Football Club are delighted to announce that “10”, the superb new limited edition book commemorating our decade in the Football League, will be published on Sunday, November 10, the day of the Championship clash with Wigan Athletic.
Written by Yeovil Town author Martin McConachie and designed by matchday magazine editor Jonathan Hopper, “10” is the only official record of the seasons from 2003-04 to 2012-13. It includes five big chapters and encompasses all of the success and the heartache of those campaigns.
Priced at £29.99, packed with 200 pages and signed by first team manager Gary Johnson, the book provides a unique record of what has been a meteoric rise for Yeovil Town. Starting life in the Football League in August 2003, few could have imagined quite how the past ten years would have turned out. Two fantastic promotions, two trips to Wembley through the play-offs, many big cup ties, the sad loss of Adam Stansfield and many other former Glovers plus the special one-off occasions have really made Yeovil Town the club to follow.
The book also features the official Yeovil Town Football Club ‘Team of the Decade’. Chosen by you, the supporters, via an online poll, the players making up the YTFC Ultimate XI will be revealed for the first time in the book, making a great discussion point.
There are a total of 500 limited edition copies of the book available, but they are selling fast, so to reserve your copy of this wonderful memento, please email book@ytfc.net and your name will be put on the list.
Here’s what you can expect in each of the chapters:
Chapter One – The Seasons
The past decade at Huish Park has seen some of the club’s most historic seasons. Beginning with the near miss of our Football League debut campaign, the chapter then takes us from the Division Three title to last season’s dramatic promotion
to the Championship, via the 2006-07 League One play-off final. It includes a detailed statistical record of each season and superb images too.
Chapter Two – The Managers
Four different managers have sat in the hot seat during the past ten years and the book features exclusive interviews with all four of them. Gary Johnson, Steve Thompson, Russell Slade and Terry Skiverton talk openly and frankly about their respective tenures with the club in their fascinating stories of life in the dugout, including revelations of life behind the scenes at Huish Park.
Chapter Three – The Club
The club itself has a chapter devoted to it and focuses on three areas. Firstly, the people who deliver the off field experience at the club, past and present; next, the personal stories behind the three companies who sponsored the first team kit and thirdly, a special commemorative tribute to those who sadly didn’t complete the journey all the way to the Championship.
Chapter Four – The Matches
With such a successful ten seasons, it was very challenging to select ten matches that meant more than any other. Some were easy while others were not so easy but we’ve chosen ten of the best. They include reports, stunning pictures and some have interviews with those at the heart of the action in a memorable recap of the seasons gone by.
Chapter Five – The Players
The final chapter features three players who, between them, bridge the whole decade. Darren Way was there at the start and the finish but in hugely different roles; player and assistant manager Nathan Jones spent seven years at Huish Park and Ed Upson brings us up to date. All three provide engaging, and at times, extremely emotional recounts of their Glovers memories. The chapter is then completed with a comprehensive ‘Team of the Decade’ feature.
GOALDEN GATE LOTTERY WEEK 21
The birth date drawn today was 27/04/43 but there were no winners so next week’s prize will be £400!
REPORT: YEOVIL TOWN V BRIGHTON
Match Report : 19/10/2013
PREVIEW: YEOVIL TOWN V BRIGHTON
AWAY TRAVEL DETAILS
FYVIE JOINS UNTIL JANUARY
CLUB MAKES CLAYTON’S DAY
GLOVERS HELP WITH LIGHT SWITCH ON
FULL STRENGTH SQUAD TO FACE WINCANTON
GARY CHATS TO YTFC.NET
ytfc.net recently had a catch up with Gary Johnson where he chats about the season so far.
GOALDEN GATE LOTTERY WEEK 20
The birth date drawn today was 12/11/79 but there were no winners so next week’s prize will be £300!
ITALIAN NIGHT AT HUISH PARK
DONCASTER TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Tickets for Town’s trip to Doncaster on Friday 22nd November are now on sale from Huish Park.
FAN-TASTIC FACEBOOK APP ROUND 2!
WINCANTON TO WELCOME GLOVERS
WESTON SUPER MARE DATE
Yeovil Town’s 2nd Round Somerset Premier Cup match against Weston Super Mare has been scheduled for Tuesday 5th November 2013 with a 7.45pm Kick Off.
Ticket prices are as follows:
GLOVERS ON SKY!
Yeovil Town’s home match against Watford on Wednesday 1st January has been chosen to be shown Live on Sky Sports.
The kick off time has been changed to 5.30pm.
TOWN TO PLAY DORCHESTER
The Glovers are pleased to confirm that they will travel to The Avenue Stadium for a friendly against Dorchester Town.
NGOO RETURNS TO LIVERPOOL
Ngoo made a total of seven appearances for Town during his stay in Somerset.
LEEDS UNITED TICKETS ON SALE
GOALDEN GATE LOTTERY WEEK 19
The birth date drawn today was 12/07/57 but there were no winners so next week’s prize will be £200!
REPORT: YEOVIL TOWN V RADSTOCK TOWN
GLOVERS IN ACTION TONIGHT
JOLLY AND LITTLE JOLLY ENJOY DAY OUT
REPORT: MIDDLESBROUGH v YEOVIL TOWN
Despite taking a fourth minute lead through Liam Davis the Glovers returned to Somerset empty handed. Grant Leadbitter and Albert Adomah ensured the hosts went into half time with a slender lead.
Just after half time Jacob Butterfield made it 3-1 to the home side with a well struck effort from 25-yards. With 15 minutes remaining Boro made it 4-1 when Kei Kamara headed from from a corner.
Town had the dream start when after just four minutes Davis opened the scoring.
Boro skipper Rhys Williams let the ball go past him, but Davis outpaced the centre-back to race clear and fire the ball under the advancing Steele and into the net.
The home side were level just four minutes later when Leadbitter volleyed home an Adomah cross from just inside the penalty area.
Minutes later the hosts thought they had taken the lead but were denied by the woodwork twice within ten seconds.
Winger Kamara found himself unmarked at the back post but his first header rebounded off the crossbar. The ball found its way back to the midfielder but his second attempt came back off the post and the Glovers managed to clear their lines.
The home side took the lead after 24 minutes. A superb pass by Whitehead split the Yeovil defence and found Friend. The left back got into the box and was upended by Grant leaving referee Whitestone no option but to point to the spot.
Leadbitter stepped up but saw his penalty superbly tipped onto the post by Hennessey, but former Bristol City man Adomah was on hand to put the rebound over Hennessey and into the net.
Gary Johnson made a sub after 32 minutes with Sam Hoskins replacing Andy Williams.
The Glovers thought they had levelled the scoring after 35 minutes when Steele parried a Grant shot into the path of Madden, but Boro were saved when the assistant’s flag denied the Irishman.
Johnson made his second sub at half time with Kieffer Moore replacing Madden.
Boro extended their lead five minutes into the second half when Butterfield’s 25-yard shot flew past Hennessey and into the corner of the net.
Substitute Hoskins had a great chance to reduce the deficit on 53 minutes. A quick break from Davis on the left saw him square the ball to the unmarked Hoskins. The former Southampton man beat Steele to the ball but saw his effort rebound off the post.
With just over 15 minutes remaining Boro made it 4-1. Kamara headed home from a corner that was whipped in from the left, leaving Hennessey with no chance.
In the last five minutes Moore had a golden opportunity to pull a goal back but somehow only managed to loop his effort into the hands of Steele.
Match Report : 05/10/2013
Despite taking a fourth minute lead through Liam Davis the Glovers returned to Somerset empty handed. Grant Leadbitter and Albert Adomah ensured the hosts went into half time with a slender lead.
Just after half time Jacob Butterfield made it 3-1 to the home side with a well struck effort from 25-yards. With 15 minutes remaining Boro made it 4-1 when Kei Kamara headed from from a corner.
Town had the dream start when after just four minutes Davis opened the scoring.
Boro skipper Rhys Williams let the ball go past him, but Davis outpaced the centre-back to race clear and fire the ball under the advancing Steele and into the net.
The home side were level just four minutes later when Leadbitter volleyed home an Adomah cross from just inside the penalty area.
Minutes later the hosts thought they had taken the lead but were denied by the woodwork twice within ten seconds.
Winger Kamara found himself unmarked at the back post but his first header rebounded off the crossbar. The ball found its way back to the midfielder but his second attempt came back off the post and the Glovers managed to clear their lines.
The home side took the lead after 24 minutes. A superb pass by Whitehead split the Yeovil defence and found Friend. The left back got into the box and was upended by Grant leaving referee Whitestone no option but to point to the spot.
Leadbitter stepped up but saw his penalty superbly tipped onto the post by Hennessey, but former Bristol City man Adomah was on hand to put the rebound over Hennessey and into the net.
Gary Johnson made a sub after 32 minutes with Sam Hoskins replacing Andy Williams.
The Glovers thought they had levelled the scoring after 35 minutes when Steele parried a Grant shot into the path of Madden, but Boro were saved when the assistant’s flag denied the Irishman.
Johnson made his second sub at half time with Kieffer Moore replacing Madden.
Boro extended their lead five minutes into the second half when Butterfield’s 25-yard shot flew past Hennessey and into the corner of the net.
Substitute Hoskins had a great chance to reduce the deficit on 53 minutes. A quick break from Davis on the left saw him square the ball to the unmarked Hoskins. The former Southampton man beat Steele to the ball but saw his effort rebound off the post.
With just over 15 minutes remaining Boro made it 4-1. Kamara headed home from a corner that was whipped in from the left, leaving Hennessey with no chance.
In the last five minutes Moore had a golden opportunity to pull a goal back but somehow only managed to loop his effort into the hands of Steele.
PREVIEW: MIDDLESBROUGH
Another Saturday and another long away trip for Gary Johnson and his band of merry men as Yeovil are away at Middlesbrough.
The Glovers aren’t afraid of putting in a few miles, but this season, a trip to the Riverside Stadium is about as far as it gets, 326 miles to be precise. If you believe Google maps, you’ll be on the road for 5 hours and 8 minutes to get to the game, and a further 5 hours to get back. It’ll be an early start and a late finish for fans and players alike, but it’ll be worth it should the game end positively for Yeovil.
It’s fair to suggest that both of these sides are somewhat out of form, following Tuesday night’s round of fixtures both sides slipped down a place or two in the Sky Bet Championship table.
Yeovil dipped below the dreaded dotted line that is the relegation zone after losing 2-1 to Leicester, while a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield saw Middlesbrough drop to 14th.
Despite the six places that separate the two sides they both only have one league win to their names; The Glovers won at Millwall on the opening day while ‘Boro waited a week longer to get theirs, a victory over Charlton.
The difference, however, is the amount of draws that Saturday’s hosts have accumulated. No fewer than six of their ten games have ended in stalemates.
As for the two sides, Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray had told the BBC recently that he had hoped to add to his squad, but at the time of writing no new faces have arrived since their last fixture.
One man who does belong to Middlesbrough, but who won’t feature is Matty Dolan. The former Glovers loanee is out on another temporary deal with Hartlepool. Dolan was one of the Wembley heroes last season, coming on late into the play-off final to sure things up in midfield.
Yeovil are hoping that Dan Seaborne will not need too much treatment on an injury that forced him off in midweek and are welcomed by the news that this might be the final game that Liam Fontaine is ruled out of after his spell in the physio’s room.
Elsewhere, Shane Duffy and Wayne Hennessey are both expected to make the squad following their call ups to Ireland Under 21s and Wales respectfully.
‘Boro and Yeovil don’t exactly have a lot of history of playing against each other, a single Carling Cup tie in 2008 is about all that we can find of a competitive nature.
On the night, the then Premier League opponents were far too strong for Yeovil running out 5-1 winners. Goal scorers included England’s Adam Johnson, as well as big name stars Jeremie Alliadiere and Mido.
The ‘Boro side that night did include future Yeovil loanee Jonathan Grounds while Assistant Manager Terry Skiverton and First Team Coach Darren Way were both in the Glovers side.
Tickets are available on the day for anyone deciding to fill up the petrol tank at the last minute, but a usual service from BBC Somerset, Glovers Player and the Yeovil Town social networks will be in full flow.
If you are travelling, everyone at YTFC.net wishes you a safe trip and thanks you for your support.
Famous Fans: Who might you bump into in line for a hotdog?
X-Factor winner James Arthur and his mentor Nicole Sherzinger (well, she wore a shirt on TV once), Bob Mortimer, Singer Chris Rea and Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown.
Of course, there’s a famous YouTube clip of Jeff Stelling describing all that is good about Middlesbrough, but we all know he’s a Hartlepool fan.
A Foot in both camps: Who have played for both sides?
Jon Grounds, Jon Franks and Matty Dolan. That might be about it.
WAYNE RECEIVES WALES CALL UP
Wayne Hennessey has been selected in the Wales squad for the upcoming matches against FYR Macedonia in Cardiff on Friday 11th October and for the game in Belgium on Tuesday 15th October.
TOWN APPEAR ON SOCCER AM
JOIN THE GET PEDALLING TEAM
REPORT: YTFC V LCFC
Yeovil Town paid the price for a slow second half start as they went down by two goals to one against Leicester City at Huish Park tonight.
Goals from Lloyd Dyer on 54 minutes and a David Nugent penalty on the hour put the Foxes two up. A James Hayter penalty, Yeovil’s first league goal at home this season, pulled a goal back seven minutes from time but it was no more than a consolation as Yeovil suffered their fifth defeat of the season at home. It left the Glovers rooted in 22nd place in the Championship table.
Manager Gary Johnson named the same starting eleven as had drawn at Bolton Wanderers on Saturday with the only changes on the bench. Michael Ngoo and Sam Hoskins dropped out of the eighteen to be replaced by Kieffer Moore and Byron Webster, returning from suspension.
Ed Upson sliced Yeovil’s first chance wide in the fifth minute as the hosts made a confident start against one of the division’s fancied teams lying in third place. Promising Foxes centre back Liam Moore headed wide soon after and Lloyd Dyer hit the first of many chances he had into the side netting.
After a lull in play where neither side threatened and the battle was fought in midfield, the next ten minutes saw a flurry of chances for both sides. Dyer sliced his effort well wide and Jamie Vardy shot over after Anthony Knockaert played him in. Yeovil midfield pair of Upson and Joe Ralls both got shots away but neither troubled Kasper Schmeichel in the visitors goal.
Liam Davis and Joel Grant both fired over and Upson pulled his shot wide as the half drew on while Schmeichel then saved from Andy Williams.
Leicester started much more energetically in the second period and after Knockaert and Vardy had spurned chances, they took the lead nine minutes in. Nugent broke the offside trap down the left flank and after bursting forward, crossed for Lloyd Dyer to finish easily.
Six minutes later and it was 2-0. Ritchie de Laet broke into the Yeovil penalty area and seemed to be tripped by Danny Seaborne. Ref Brendan Malone pointed to the penalty spot and Nugent made no mistake from twelve yards, putting his spot kick straight down the middle.
Seaborne injured himself in the challenge and was immediately replaced by Byron Webster. Within two minutes, Paddy Madden came closest to scoring for Yeovil when his driven free kick went a couple of feet wide. Yeovil then had a scare when Vardy appeared to foul Webster but his pass to Dyer ended in the winger slicing his shot again.
Dyer then had an even better effort that he created himself after a sixty yard run through the Yeovil midfield and defence. Gary Johnson made two quick subs, withdrawing Luke Ayling and Andy Williams and bringing on Jamie McAllister and James Hayter. And Hayter was right in the thick of the action on 83 minutes when former Nottingham Forest centre back Wes Morgan brought the striker down in the box. Hayter got up and confidently stroked home the penalty for the first home league goal for 444 minutes this season.
Both keepers were called into action late on as the game opened up for both sides. Vardy shot over the crossbar and Wayne Hennessey saved from Paul Konchesky with Schmeichel saving from Joel Grant’s effort.
Match Report : 01/10/2013
Yeovil Town paid the price for a slow second half start as they went down by two goals to one against Leicester City at Huish Park tonight.
Goals from Lloyd Dyer on 54 minutes and a David Nugent penalty on the hour put the Foxes two up. A James Hayter penalty, Yeovil’s first league goal at home this season, pulled a goal back seven minutes from time but it was no more than a consolation as Yeovil suffered their fifth defeat of the season at home. It left the Glovers rooted in 22nd place in the Championship table.
Manager Gary Johnson named the same starting eleven as had drawn at Bolton Wanderers on Saturday with the only changes on the bench. Michael Ngoo and Sam Hoskins dropped out of the eighteen to be replaced by Kieffer Moore and Byron Webster, returning from suspension.
Ed Upson sliced Yeovil’s first chance wide in the fifth minute as the hosts made a confident start against one of the division’s fancied teams lying in third place. Promising Foxes centre back Liam Moore headed wide soon after and Lloyd Dyer hit the first of many chances he had into the side netting.
After a lull in play where neither side threatened and the battle was fought in midfield, the next ten minutes saw a flurry of chances for both sides. Dyer sliced his effort well wide and Jamie Vardy shot over after Anthony Knockaert played him in. Yeovil midfield pair of Upson and Joe Ralls both got shots away but neither troubled Kasper Schmeichel in the visitors goal.
Liam Davis and Joel Grant both fired over and Upson pulled his shot wide as the half drew on while Schmeichel then saved from Andy Williams.
Leicester started much more energetically in the second period and after Knockaert and Vardy had spurned chances, they took the lead nine minutes in. Nugent broke the offside trap down the left flank and after bursting forward, crossed for Lloyd Dyer to finish easily.
Six minutes later and it was 2-0. Ritchie de Laet broke into the Yeovil penalty area and seemed to be tripped by Danny Seaborne. Ref Brendan Malone pointed to the penalty spot and Nugent made no mistake from twelve yards, putting his spot kick straight down the middle.
Seaborne injured himself in the challenge and was immediately replaced by Byron Webster. Within two minutes, Paddy Madden came closest to scoring for Yeovil when his driven free kick went a couple of feet wide. Yeovil then had a scare when Vardy appeared to foul Webster but his pass to Dyer ended in the winger slicing his shot again.
Dyer then had an even better effort that he created himself after a sixty yard run through the Yeovil midfield and defence. Gary Johnson made two quick subs, withdrawing Luke Ayling and Andy Williams and bringing on Jamie McAllister and James Hayter. And Hayter was right in the thick of the action on 83 minutes when former Nottingham Forest centre back Wes Morgan brought the striker down in the box. Hayter got up and confidently stroked home the penalty for the first home league goal for 444 minutes this season.
Both keepers were called into action late on as the game opened up for both sides. Vardy shot over the crossbar and Wayne Hennessey saved from Paul Konchesky with Schmeichel saving from Joel Grant’s effort.
INFO-GRAPHIC: LEICESTER CITY
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DUFFY SELECTED FOR UNDER 21’S
On loan defender Shane Duffy has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the forthcoming UEFA U21 Group 6 Qualifiers.