
Month: September 2016


LOAN WATCH: BASSETT MAKES FIRST DORCHESTER START

WAY: WE DIDN’T COMPETE WELL ENOUGH

REPORT: CAMBRIDGE UNITED v. YEOVIL TOWN

KHAN HOPING FOR MORE OF THE SAME

PREVIEW: CAMBRIDGE UNITED v. YEOVIL TOWN

GALLERY: NEW JUNIOR GLOVERS FAMILY AREA CABIN OPENS
The Cabin was open for the first time prior to the League Two match against Cheltenham Town, with Darren Way and members of the first team squad on hand to try out the new facility.

LOAN WATCH: BASSETT IMPRESSES FOR DORCHESTER

WAY TAKES INSPIRATION FROM BLIND SUPPORTER

REPORT: YEOVIL TOWN v. CHELTENHAM TOWN

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NEW JUNIOR GLOVERS FAMILY AREA CABIN SET TO OPEN
The indoor space will provide pre-match entertainment and activities for our younger fans from 1pm on matchdays.
Situated on the corner of the Tamburino and Thatchers Gold stands, the Cabin will offer a fun build-up to the game with entertainment including a range of activities and competitions, Table Football and visits from the players before the game.
The Cabin has been fitted with the latest game consoles and several large screen TV’s so kids will be able to test their gaming skills on the latest FIFA 17 game whilst there’s also areas for colouring and relaxing.
All ages are welcome to the Cabin where members of the first team squad will also be present to chat to fans.
The area also features ‘Jolly’s Postbox’ which allows our young supporters to write to their favourite players, which the Jolly Green Giant will collect and deliver to the first team.
Speaking ahead of the launch Marilyn Cottle, from the Junior Glovers, believes the Cabin will be an enjoyable addition to the matchday experience at Huish Park.
“This is going to be a great new addition to the ground for kids and their families on matchdays. It will offer a space come rain or shine where our younger supporters can enjoy the pre-match build-up surrounded by an array of activities.”
.hereThe Junior Glovers Cabin will be open from 1pm on Saturday and will also have Dance Fit on hand to provide entertainment! Also, Don’t forget there’s a £5 discount off matchday prices for the Cheltenham game when you buy your tickets online by clicking

TICKETS ON SALE FOR CHECKATRADE TROPHY TRIP TO BRISTOL ROVERS

BERRY’S PROVIDE SPECIAL MATCHDAY SERVICE

GLOVERS TO WELCOME PARALYMPIAN GILES MOORE

PREVIEW: YEOVIL TOWN v. CHELTENHAM TOWN

PREMIER LEAGUE B TEAMS RULED OUT AFTER FIRST PHASE OF CONSULTATION

FIFA FANATIC? PLAY THE FIRST TEAM ON THE NEWLY RELEASED FIFA 17 VIDEO GAME

TICKETS ON SALE FOR TOWN’S TRIP TO PLYMOUTH ARGYLE

BASSETT CALLED UP FOR NORTHERN IRELAND UNDER-19 QUALIFIERS

NEW JUNIOR GLOVERS FAMILY AREA CABIN TO OPEN

SUPPORTERS GROUPS TO MEET WITH CHAIRMAN JOHN FRY

WAY FULL OF PRAISE FOR GOAL SCORER EAVES

WAY: THE PLAYERS NEVER GAVE UP

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REPORT: LEYTON ORIENT v. YEOVIL TOWN

SKY BET ODDS FOR LEYTON ORIENT v. YEOVIL
The Glovers are 16/5 to get back to winning ways at Brisbane Road, with a draw priced at 5/2 by Sky Bet.
Despite results in recent weeks Darren Way will be buoyed by many of the performances this season.
A single goal won the last meeting between the two sides back in May, and Yeovil are 11/2 to come away from London with a single goal victory.
After scoring on his home debut against Portsmouth in the Checkatrade Trophy earlier this month, Izale McLeod is 7/1 to score the first goal and 9/4 to net anytime, whilst Tom Eaves is 8/1 and 5/2 respectively.
. Good luck and remember, all bets are subject to change.hereA full list of odds can be found by clicking

PREVIEW: LEYTON ORIENT v. YEOVIL TOWN

YEOVIL TOWN WELCOME GLOVERS TRUST BOARD
The 10 board members were elected at the Trust’s first Annual General Meeting and will now represent just under 300 members who have signed up to the group.
Chairman John Fry looks forward to welcoming the Trust – along with other supporters’ groups – to Huish Park next Tuesday for a meeting to discuss their affiliation with the Club in the future.

A CLOSE SHAVE! DARREN WAY HELPS WITH FUNDRAISING

LOAN WATCH: BASSETT MAKES DORCHESTER DEBUT
The Northern Ireland Under-19 international only joined the Magpies on Tuesday, but went straight into Mark Jermyn’s squad for the trip to North Somerset.
minute at the Special Effects Stadium.thLeading 3-0 thanks to goals from Nathan Walker (x2) and Mario Mateus, Bassett was introduced in the 79
The 18-year-old made an immediate impact providing the cross for Walker to complete his hat-trick, allowing Bassett to start his spell at Dorchester in impressive fashion.
The attacker will now be part of the Dorchester side to take on St. Neots Town at the Avenue next Saturday after ending a run of four games without a win with the help of the Yeovil Town loanee.

CLUB OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO ‘WHOLE GAME SOLUTON’ PROPOSALS
The proposals were first put forward to members of the Football League in June during a meeting of all EFL members, with subsequent meetings between the Yeovil Town FC board of directors culminating in the following conclusions.
Fans from lower league Clubs already see the distribution of funds within the football pyramid to be vastly unequal, therefore any ‘Whole Game Solution’ proposal must address this issue.
It is a fact that Clubs operating in the Premier League and Championship are getting richer and Clubs further down the pyramid, such as Yeovil, are getting poorer each season. With this in mind, change is required, but we do not need a ‘Whole Game Solution’ that covers over this fact. We should cherish and protect the game at the lower end of the pyramid, otherwise good Clubs are going to forced back into semi-professional football. Is that the "End Game" that is being proposed through the ‘Whole Game Solution’ proposals?
Unfortunately, the Club’s directors already see this as another proposal to further benefit the Premier League and Championship Clubs and are finding it extremely difficult to see any advantages for Clubs in the lower leagues such as Yeovil.
Realistically, it will be financial solutions that will be backed by the Clubs operating in the EFL; this is what happened with the EFL Trophy vote at the Conference in Portugal this summer – the proposals were sold to Clubs on financial rewards and not principles.
However, supporters have since seen the situation differently and are now voting with their feet by boycotting fixtures. This is bad PR for the EFL, for our Clubs and for our sponsors.
Is this what is going to happen with the ‘Whole Game Solution’ proposals? We have taken that in consideration in our reply to the EFL ‘Whole Game Solution’ questionnaire, replying to the main proposals as follows:
If additional teams were to be introduced to the EFL, where do you believe the additional teams should come from?
With the board of directors strongly against the feared eventual introduction of Premier League ‘B teams’ or Academy sides, Yeovil Town FC feels additional teams should therefore come from the National League and the lower leagues.
Where do you believe the additional teams should not come from?
As outlined above, Yeovil Town FC strongly feels any additional Clubs should not be introduced from either Scotland or the Premier League.
Do you think the EFL should consider regionalisation of the bottom two divisions?
After discussion amongst the board of directors, the Club feels regionalisation could be beneficial for both supporters and individual Clubs, in terms of expenditure and the reduction of travelling time to long distance matches, with special focus on mid-week fixtures. With fixtures more likely to be amongst local teams, this would produce bigger gates and receipts.
Would you prefer that Clubs in League One, League Two and League Three (if introduced) played through a winter break?
The Club would support the introduction of a winter break, highlighting the quantity of matches small squads across the lower divisions have to contend with.
What number of teams should compete per division?
Yeovil Town FC would like to see the regionalisation of divisions retaining the current 24 team format.
The Club is continuing to monitor and absorb the views of supporters submitted via the online poll, with the final results on Monday 19th September being taken into consideration when the Club, along with the other members of the EFL, meet at the end of September to continue discussions regarding the ‘Whole Game Solution’. We welcome your consultation process and believe that changes, under the right circumstances, are essential for lower league Clubs to not only survive, but to progress.

YEOVIL TOWN PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH RAY PARLOUR

ACADEMY GRADUATE BASSETT HEADS OUT ON LOAN

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR TOWN’S TRIP TO CAMBRIDGE UNITED

CLUB COMMENT AND POLL FOR EFL WHOLE GAME SOLUTION PROPOSAL
After discussion amongst the board of directors, Yeovil Town FC remains suspicious regarding the proposed changes put forward by the EFL in its ‘Whole Game Solution’.

TOWN’S SOMERSET PREMIER CUP MATCH RE-ARRANGED

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REPORT: YEOVIL v. HARTLEPOOL UNITED

PREVIEW: YEOVIL TOWN v. HARTLEPOOL UNITED
After travelling over 1,500 miles in August, Darren Way’s side prepare for the last of three home games in a row this Saturday as they take on Hartlepool United in Sky Bet League Two.
The Glovers come into the match after a disappointing 3-0 defeat at the hands of Blackpool last weekend, after winning their opening Checkatrade Trophy fixture 4-3 against Portsmouth a week-and-a-half ago.
Town are however boosted by the return from international duty of Ryan Hedges (Wales Under-21s) and Ollie Bassett (Northern Ireland Under-19s) who will be available for selection, whislt Darren Ward and Alex Lacey both returned to training this week after spells on the sidelines.
Pools come into the match at Huish Park on the back of a 6-1 defeat inflicted by Stevenage last Saturday, a result which leaves Craig Hignett’s side without a win in the last five matches in all competitions.
Just two points separates the two sides coming into the match with Hartlepool’s only win so far this season coming in matchday three when Pools travelled to Exeter City.
Head-to-head
occasion both sides have come together in a competitive meeting, with the visitors edging the head-to-head with eight victories to the Glovers’ six wins.thSaturday’s game will only be the 18
Pools claimed all three points on both occasions last season by the same 2-1 margin, with Ryan Bird’s strike at home cancelled out by Scott Fenwick and Brad Walker strikes whilst a controversial penalty converted by Billy Paynter at Victoria Park helped Pools see off 10-man Yeovil after Nathan Smith received a red card with a little over 10 minutes remaining.
However, Yeovil do claim the highest ever margin of victory having beaten Hartlepool 4-0 in March 2010 thanks to strikes from Gavin Tomlin (penalty), Gavin Williams, Dean Bowditch and an own goal.
Referee
Charles Breakspear from Surrey takes charge of Saturday’s fixture at Huish Park in what will be just his fourth ever match officiating a game involving the Glovers.
Mr Breakspear last took charge of a Town match in April this year during the 2015/16 campaign, overseeing the 1-1 draw with Northampton Town at Huish Park.
Five yellow cards were awarded during the match with three of them coming in the final six minutes of the game.
The referee’s most notable match in charge of a Town fixture came during the 2014/15 campaign when Yeovil hosted Walsall at Huish Park.
Both teams were awarded penalties – although neither were converted – and six yellow cards were given out. Most notably, no action was taken against the Saddlers’ player Tom Bradshaw after his challenge saw Town’s Stephen Kingsley stretchered off with a fractured cheekbone.
Coverage
Minute-by-minute updates will be provided by our official Twitter account, with updates also available via our official Facebook page.
A full match report will follow shortly after full-time, as well as post-match video reaction from Darren Way and a member of the playing staff.

WIN TOWN £100 WHEN A TRADESPERSON JOINS CHECKATRADE
Checkatrade have launched the initiative for all League One and League Two clubs participating in this season’s Checkatrade Trophy.
The sign-up criteria are as follows:
Tradespeople can be nominated or tradespeople can nominate themselves, by the following channels:
Calling Checkatrade’s dedicated membership team: 0345 241 1397
www.checkatrade.com/trophySigning up online at:
Using #checkatrade100
The Glovers will then receive £100 from Checkatrade!

BUY TICKETS ONLINE FOR LEYTON ORIENT AND PLYMOUTH ARGYLE
As well as being available via the Ticket Office hotline (01935 847888) and for purchase in person, tickets for both League Two fixtures can be bought online by clicking here.
Adults: £22
September are as follows:
thThe prices for Town’s trip to Brisbane Road on Saturday 17
Junior (Under-18s): £5
Over-65s/Students: £14
However, for those wanting Ambulant Disabled, or the Military and Unemployment Concessions, please contact the ticket office on 01935 847888.
For supporters needing wheelchair bays, please contact Leyton Orient directly on 0871 310 1883.
Adults: £20
October with tickets prices as follows:
stThe Glovers travel to Plymouth on Saturday 1
Junior (Under-18s): £7
Young Person (18-21)/Senior: £15
Plymouth Argyle also offer a family ticket, where junior tickets purchased alongside an adult ticket are charged £5. However, for purchase of family tickets or Ambulant Disabled concessions please contact the Huish Park Ticket Office on 01935 847888.
For wheelchair bays, please contact Plymouth directly on 01752 907 700.

OFFICIALS NAMED FOR GLOVERS MATCH AGAINST HARTLEPOOL UNITED
Referee Charles Breakspear will take charge of Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two fixture between the Glovers and Hartlepool United at Huish Park.
Mr Breakspear has been involved in seven matches so far this season awarding 34 yellow cards and two red cards.
Ravel Cheosiaua and Kevin Morris will be linesmen on the day with Colin Lymer acting as fourth official.

FREE COMMUNITY FACILITIES TURNED DOWN BY SSDC

ONLINE SAVING FOR HARTLEPOOL MATCH AT HUISH PARK

HEDGES COMPLETES STINT WITH WALES UNDER-21 SQUAD

BASSETT RETURNS AFTER NORTHERN IRELAND UNDER-19 CAMP

HUISH PARK TO HOST ST MARGARET’S HOSPICE CHARITY WALK

PLANNING APPLICATION TO BE HEARD ON WEDNESDAY

INTERNATIONAL UPDATE: RYAN HEDGES

WAY: WE WON’T USE EXCUSES

REPORT: YEOVIL TOWN V BLACKPOOL
Yeovil Town suffered a 3-0 defeat at home to Blackpool in Sky Bet League Two in torrential conditions at Huish Park.
After a first half harnessed in terms of entertainment by the pouring rain, the visitors took the lead just before the hour mark courtesy of a Colin Daniel strike from 30 yards.
The Seasiders missed a penalty inside the final ten minutes’ courtesy of Armand Gnanduillet but doubled their lead after 83 minutes thanks to a second from Daniel.
With Yeovil pressing late on the visitors added a third through Gnanduillet, as Town failed to build on Tuesday’s victory in the Checkatrade Trophy.
Darren Way made two changes to the side that won 4-3 against Portsmouth in the Checkatrade Trophy in mid-week, re-introducing Kevin Dawson and captain Ryan Dickson in place of Bevis Mugabi (suspended) and Ben Whitfield who dropped to the bench.
With torrential rain and high winds making for far from ideal conditions for football, both sides struggled to gather momentum in the opening exchanges, as the ball whizzed off of the Huish Park surface.
The Glovers enjoyed a succession of corners inside the opening 10 minutes but the imperious Blackpool striker Armand Gnanduillet was on hand in his own box to clear the danger on both occasions.
As the rain continued to pour, Otis Khan saw an effort from 20 yards fly over Sam Slocombe’s goal whilst at the other end Alex Lawless’ clearance cannoned off of a Seasiders player and enabled Brad Potts to stab at goal, which dribbled inches wide from what would’ve been a fortuitous opener for Gary Bowyer’s side.
Just before the half hour mark Gnanduillet dragged an effort horribly wide from inside the box whilst Izale McLeod – who scored on his home debut in midweek – slipped at the crucial moment 20 yards from goal as he pulled the trigger.
After the break, and donning less saturated shirts than they ended the first half in, Darren Way’s side started on the front foot.
Khan’s dangerous free-kick from midway inside the Blackpool half narrowly evaded both Eaves and Butcher in the six-yard box, as Slocombe remained rooted to the spot.
The visitors responded with a chance of their own just before the hour mark when Colin Daniel’s effort was tipped round the post by Artur Krysiak after the ball picked up pace off the wet surface, before Brad Potts somehow headed an effort wide of goal from six yards.
But Gary Bowyer’s side didn’t have to wait long to take the lead as on 59 minutes Daniel gave the visitors the lead with an unstoppable effort from 30 yards which gave Krysiak no chance.
Darren Way immediately introduced Tahvon Campbell in place of Khan before Ben Whitfield – who made his debut on Tuesday night – took to the field in place of Dawson in the Glovers midfield.
As the rain finally eased in Somerset, Yeovil started to test Slocombe in a bid to try and get back into the match.
The Glovers continued to press for an equaliser and engineered their best chance of the match with 77 minutes on the clock after fantastic build-up play.
Whitfield drove from the halfway line before finding McLeod on the edge of the box, with the striker demonstrating excellent awareness to lay the ball off to the oncoming Dolan whose driven effort from the edge of the box was well gathered by Slocombe.
With the hosts pressing for an equaliser Blackpool were awarded a penalty inside the final ten minutes when Shephard was adjudged to have felled Bright Osayi-Samuel, but Gnanduillet blasted an effort from 12 yards over Krysiak’s goal to keep the score at 1-0.
Despite the reprieve the Glovers did fall further behind just minutes later when Daniel notched his second of the match with a cool finish after 83 minutes, as the game seemingly slipped away from Yeovil.
Piling numbers forward in search of a way back into the match, Blackpool executed a counter-attack four minutes later which resulted in Gnanduillet tapping in an effort from Potts’ low cross.
The rain finally stopped at Huish Park as the referee called time on a disappointing afternoon for Darren Way’s side, who will look to bounce back at home again next weekend when they take on Hartlepool United.
Yeovil Town: Krysiak; Shephard, Butcher, Smith, Dickson; Dawson (Whitfield 71’), Lawless, Dolan; Khan (Campbell 61’), McLeod, Eaves.
Bookings: Shephard 82’.
Subs not used: Maddison, Sowunmi, Lea, Bassett, Copp.
Blackpool: Slocombe; Mellor, Robertson, Aldred, Taylor; Potts (Yeates 89’), McAllister, Pugh, Daniel; Vassell (Osayi-Samuel 62’), Gnanduillet.
Bookings: Vassell 45’, Daniel 80’, Robertson 90’.
Subs not used: Aimson, Cameron, Nolan, Cain, Lyness.

PLANS IN PLACE TO REDUCE THORNE LANE ROADWORKS CONGESTION

PREVIEW: YEOVIL TOWN v. BLACKPOOL
After playing eight games in August, Darren Way’s side prepare for their first game in September as they take on Blackpool at Huish Park in Sky Bet League Two.
The Glovers come into the match off the back of an impressive 4-3 victory against Portsmouth in the Checkatrade Trophy, in a game which saw Town net all four goals in the opening 45 minutes.
Izale McLeod scored on his home debut against his former club whilst Tom Eaves (x2) and Bevis Mugabi rounded off the scoring.
The Seasiders are also coming into the fixture after a win, with a second half brace from Kyle Vassell enough to see off Cheltenham 2-1 in the Checkatrade Trophy.
Getting back to winning ways in League Two will be paramount for both teams with Yeovil looking to pick up points for the first time in four games whilst Blackpool are without a win in the last four matches.
Coming into the fixture just a single point separates the two sides after five games of the 2016/17 season.
Something has to give this Saturday, with both teams winning three of the previous eight meetings between the two sides, with the two other matches ending in draws.
Head-to-head
Most recently, the Glovers have come out on top having won both of the league fixtures in the Championship during the 2013/14 season.
Everton loanee John Lundstram scored the only goal in a 1-0 win at Huish Park at the start of December, before James Hayter (penalty) and Tom Lawrence netted for Town in a 2-1 win at Bloomfield Road, with Elliot Grandin scoring for the hosts.
Prior to that, Blackpool’s last victory against the Glovers came with great reward. The Seasiders saw off Russel Slade’s side 2-0 in the League One play-off final in 2007 thanks to strikes from Robbie Williams and Keigan Parker to earn a place in the Championship.
The early 2000’s were largely dominated by the Lancashire Club who won two and drew the other two fixtures between 2005 – 2007, with the then non-league Yeovil’s only previous win against ‘Pool coming in December 2000 in the FA Cup Second Round.
time (another record).th time, reaching the Third Round for a 13thNick Crittenden’s goal was enough for the Glovers to secure a 1-0 win and knock-out a Football League club for a record 20
Graham Horwood takes charge of Saturday’s match having not officiated a match since the opening game of the season. Mr Horwood was in charge of the 1-1 draw between Cambridge and Barnet, issuing just the one yellow card.
Referee
After a break throughout August, Horwood will officiate his first Yeovil match since August 2014 when the Glovers lost 3-0 at home to Doncaster Rovers, in a match which saw three players go into the referee’s notebook.
A full match report will follow shortly after full-time, as well as post-match video reaction from Darren Way and a member of the playing staff.
Minute-by-minute updates will be provided by our official Twitter account, with updates also available via our official Facebook page.
Coverage

Glovers open new Co-op shop in Yeovil
Manager Darren Way and members of the first team squad have been along to open a new Co-op store along St Michael’s Avenue in Yeovil.
Artur Krysiak, Joe Lea, Ben Whitfield, Matt Butcher, Matty Dolan and Ollie Bassett – as well as the Jolly Green Giant – teamed up with the supermarket chain to pose for photographs and take part in the cutting of the ceremonial ribbon.
The store will serve a wide area in the east side of the town and has been transformed from the previous Green Dragon pub.
Matt Charlton the store manager was delighted to co-open the store alongside the Gaffer and several of the players.
He said: “It was great to have Darren and a number of the players here to open the store for us, it was nice to see their interest in not only the store but the local community.
“We look forward to hopefully seeing them back inside the store soon.”

Yeovil Town launch new goalkeeping centre
Yeovil Town have launched a new goalkeeping centre designed to hone the skills of the next Artur Krysiak and Jonny Maddison which kick starts tonight.
Aimed at children aged between seven and 15 of all abilities, the sessions will be led by the club’s first team goalkeeping coaches with FA/UEFA qualifications.
Starting from £6 per session between 1730 and 1830 at Huish Park each Thursday during school term-time, there will also be opportunities to meet members of Darren Way’s first team squad.
Each session will focus on handling, distribution, crossing, reactions and positioning – all of the skills needed to follow in the footsteps of current Town stoppers Krysiak and Maddison. The first session takes place tonight at Huish Park.
.here or follow the centre’s Facebook page by clicking sshulberg@ytfc.net)For more information, please contact first team goalkeeping coach Sam Shulberg (

wedovans.com provide car for captain Dickson
Glovers captain Ryan Dickson has taken delivery of his new Peugeot 208 courtesy of wedovans.com.
Dickson has signed a 12-month contract with the van specialists who are based in Gillingham, Dorset and will take charge of the driver’s seat.
Simon Prout, the company’s owner, has been a Yeovil supporter for more than 40 years and is pleased to have supplied Ryan with the vehicle.
He said: “I’ve been a long-term supporter of the club and I’ve admired the work done by Darren Way and Terry Skiverton with the team.
“I’m delighted to be able to provide Ryan with a car on behalf of everyone at wedovans.com.”
With over 25 years in the motor trade, Simon Prout and wedovans.com are able to provide special deals with manufacturers, multi-franchise dealerships as well as leasing and rental companies.

Coach service to Yeovil Town home games
Coach company plans service to Yeovil Town home games
Local coach company Berrys now run a special return service to Yeovil Town home games from Bridgwater, Taunton and Ilminster.
Pick ups are from Bridgwater coach station, Taunton Kings Arms and Ilminster Market Square with a similar return service.
For a 3pm kick off the service will run at 12noon from Bridgwater; 12-30 from Taunton and 1pm from Ilminster.
For an evening kick off (7-45) Bridgwater 4-45pm; Taunton 5-15pm, and Ilminster, 5-45pm.
Cost will be £9 adults and £5 children. To book call 01823 331356 or e-mail info@berryscoaches.co.uk