September 2023 (Page 11)

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Let’s get stuck into an FA Cup edition of loan watch, although without wishing to give away any spoilers… it might be the last one of the season.

Before we get stuck into that, we have an update on Malachi Linton.

Linton hasn’t been seen in the Taunton squad since playing away at Aveley on the 12th of August – a game he actually scored in.

The Gloverscast has learned that Mal suffered a knee injury which has required more than one specialist’s attention. It remains to be seen if anything more serious is required, but we understand the front man is expecting to be missing for a while yet. Get well soon, Mal. 

Right, onto the football.

At Tiverton, the yellows lost in the FA Cup to Wimborne Town. The goal, devastatingly coming in the very last minute. Lewis Williams played in goal, whilst Jacob Shore was back with the Glovers’ Under 18s, his loan spell has come to an end. 

Dorchester are also out of the FA Cup, Plymouth Parkway getting the better of the Magpies 2-0.

Ollie Haste played the full 90 minutes, Benjani Jr was introduced from the bench with 15 minutes to go.

Away from the cup, Charlie Bateson was on the score sheet for Shepton Mallet in a 4-0 win over Millbrook. Good work, Charlie!

 

 

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Mark Cooper said his Yeovil Town team deserved to pick up all three points in the 1-1 draw with Chelmsford City this afternoon.

Speaking to BBC Somerset’s Ian Randall following the game, Cooper said he was pleased with his side’s dominant performance.

“We deserved to win the game didn’t we? We had 15 good chances to their three, seven corners to their four, we had double the amount of crosses. We have to win the game and we’ve nearly self-destructed with that goal that should never happen. Then we’ve got back into it, again we keep going and we should win the game at the end. We have to be more ruthless in front of goal. We’ve had some massive chances today and you have to finish that off. it should be a two, three – one game today.”

The Glovers fell behind in the 87th minute when Adam Mills capitalised following a header from Josh Staunton that was saved by debutant Joe Day in the sticks and Cooper wasn’t happy with the reaction of his defenders on the rebound: “It’s a horrendous goal, it’s a great save from Joe [Day] but we have to react quicker than that. Even after that we have a chance to clear it, we let it bounce and we’ve just to clear it out of play and they don’t score.”

“someone’s got to go and risk a broken nose or a few stitches there to put it in the back of the net”

After an even first half where Yeovil looked fairly control – despite a couple of wonderful saves from Day – the team came out strong in the second half and should have made the most of Chelmsford’s tiring legs. The equaliser came in stoppage time from Morgan Williams, but Cooper felt it should have been more.

“I’m frustrated we haven’t won it at the end with the amount of balls that were flying across the six-yard box, someone’s got to go and risk a broken nose or a few stitches there to put it in the back of the net.”

The gaffer rounded off the interview saying he was hopeful that Matt Worthington would be 100% for Tuesday’s trip to Weston-super-Mare.

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Yeovil Town remain unbeaten at home, Chelmsford remain unbeaten over all, two goals in the final 10 minutes – one for each side – meant the spoils were shared as the Glovers took on the Clarets. Here’s how it unfolded, for Ian Perkins on BBC Somerset

First half

Mark Cooper made five changes from the Glovers 4-3 defeat at Havant & Waterlooville. Joe Day made his debut in place of Will Buse. Morgan Williams, Josh Staunton, Jordan Young and Jake Hyde all returned to the starting line-up.

Josh Staunton’s coin tossing training has clearly paid off, the Glovers shooting towards the uncovered terrace in the first half.

The Glovers dominated the early exchanged, two corners in the first ten minutes came to nothing, with Charlie Cooper forcing a save from a free kick after Barnum-Bobb left a significant indent on the shins of Alex Whittle.

With just ten minutes on the clock, the Glovers got their best of the early opportunities, Jordan Young tried to catch the Clarets keeper out with a smart interception, but the winger’s pass to Frank Nouble couldn’t quite be forced home.

 

Frank Nouble in action against Chelmsford City.
Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

Joe Day, on debut, wasn’t really called into action until the 15 minute mark, Callum Jones’ effort was tipped away for a corner, the set piece was eventually cleared after a couple of back and forth moments.

It wouldn’t be long before another corner was forced as the visitors started to get a foot hold in the game, Huish Park was muted as Frank Nouble gave away a free kick, again, coming to nothing, but the game needed a spark.

With a quarter of the match gone, Jazzi Barnum-Bobb was forced off with an injury, Adam Mills was brought on for the visitors.

The break did the Glovers a favour, Jake Hyde tried to flick a free kick into a dangerous area before Jordan Young unleashed a wayward strike a few minutes later. 

Young was starting to get into the game, his attack down the left was full of quality, but Jake Hyde had strayed offside – the subsequent free kick lead to a Chelmsford attack, but Whittle snuffed it out. 

Joe Day was back in action, another fantastic save in amongst a melee in the area, getting down low to paw a shot away at point blank range, following the chaos, Sonny Blu Lo Everton was shown a yellow card for… something or another.

Anthony Wordsworth followed him onto the referee’s shopping list soon after after a challenge on Charlie Cooper. That levels that up.

It wasn’t for long though, Ebuzome scythed down Jordan Young has he headed towards goal… 2-1 to Chelmsford in the note book, but Young couldn’t make it 1-0 on the score sheet from the free kick, he forced a good save and a corner.

Jake Wannell was within touching distance of putting the Glovers’ ahead, but he couldn’t quite get to the flicked on corner… Morgan Williams not quite able to direct his header either goalwards, or to someone in green.

Young was continuing to cause problems, his delivery could easily have been heading in, but neither Hyde or Nouble could make sure, the keeper nudged it round the post. 

With less than five minutes of the normal 45 on the clock, the game opened up, both sets of defenders, particularly from Jake Wannell, prevented clear cut chances as the pace livened up.

There was (only) four minutes added on at the end of the half, as the tentative opening half came to a close, a stalemate… for now.

Half time: Yeovil Town 0 Chelmsford City 0

Second half

The second half started off with a bang, Zac Bell flung a cracking ball into the box, the visiting Goalkeeper, Josh Oluwayemi was brave as Jake Hyde flew in to try and make a decisive touch, there was a clash and both physio teams were called upon.

Those two were back in the headlines again, Jake Hyde forcing a chance for himself after coming straight back onto the pitch to dispose Brookes of the ball.

Lo- Everton was next to try his luck, he and Nouble combined well, but the effort from the front-man skewed wide.

Chelmsford’s first half chance of the second half came just before the hour, Morgan Williams lost his footing at an inopportune time, Ebuzoeme couldn’t take advantage.

Their second wasn’t far away, Lo-Everton had to do some clearing after some good possession, Zac Bell would find himself in then referee’s note book for a heavy challenge. Everything was beginning to feel very level once again. 

Rhys Murphy was ready to go as the clock struck the hour, he had to watch as Jordan Young and Zac Bell tried to make something happen, eventually Murphy was introduced in place of Nouble.

The former Chelmsford man was quickly in the action, he chased a long ball over the top before finding Lo-Everton who teamed up with Young to force the corner.

The corner was only partially cleared, Hyde tried to recycle the ball, he, Cooper and Bell all tried to keep the momentum… the Thatchers Stand trying to suck the ball into the net.

Murphy struck a free kick, but to no avail, Wannell landed a header onto the roof of the net, the Chelmsford defence was deepening.

The Clarets’ Adam Mills had a couple of busy minutes, he was within touching distance of a fierce cross, but was shortly after in the referee’s notebook for a foul.

From the free kick – Jordan Young hit the cross bar. It was getting closer.

Chelmsford made their final two subs, Jones and Ruff were hooked with Bettamer and Hockey brought into the attack.

With the game entering the final 15 minutes (well, of the 90…) Jake Hyde couldn’t make the most of the break away, he had options with both Young and Murphy in close contention.

Jordan Stevens was promised some minutes as he makes his return from injury, he was brought into the game at the expense of Lo-Everton.

This brought about a slight change in formation, moving to a 4-2-3-1, Cooper and Williams holding, every one else given the freedom to attack.

Stevens was soon in a great space, with options in the box, just as he was ready to make the pass, he slipped. Time starting to run out.

Young was still trying down the left hand side, he forced a 84th minute corner, Mills though more than equal to it.

Then, the sucker punch.

Josh Staunton sliced a clearance, Joe Day pulled off a wonderful save to prevent the own goal, but Adam MILLS tapped home. 

In response, Jordan Young was replaced by Jordan Maguire-Drew. Time was running out.

Six minutes of added time, it was now or never.

It was now, as it seems! Morgan WILLIAMS’ shot may have taken a deflection, of someone, after good work from JM-D and Cooper. It was back level…

Jake Hyde tried to flick a Joe Day goal kick into a dangerous area, Sami Carruthers tried to get attacks going… neither side totally happy with a point. 

JM-D whipped a dangerous corner in, Rhys Murphy and Jake Wannell tried to get a vital touch. Wannell stayed forward, but he was unable to force the score away from One-All… 

The final six minutes had a bit of everything, but neither side could break the deadlock. 

The stats are all fairly even, including the most important one of all, points shared at Huish Park

Full time: Yeovil Town 1 Chelmsford City 1

Match Details

Venue: Huish Park
Saturday 2nd September – 3pm kick-off

Pitch: tbc
Conditions: tbc

Attendance: 2933

Scorers: Adam Mills, 86. (0-1), M Williams (1-1)

Bookings: 
Yeovil Town: Lo-Everton (33), Bell (56)
Chelmsford: Wordsworth (36), Ebuzoeme (37), Mills (68)

Red Cards:
Yeovil Town: 
Chelmsford: 

Referee: Steven Hughes

Yeovil Town (4-1-2-1-2)

 

Substitutes: James Sendles-While, Josh Owers, Rhys Murphy (For Nouble 60), Jordan Maguire-Drew, Jordan Stevens (For Lo-Everton 80)

Chelmford City: Oluwayemi (GK), Brookes, Wordsworth, Winfield (c), Ebuzoeme, Carruthers, Jenkins, Jones, Ruff, Barnum-Bobb, Francis

Substitutes (not used): Dabre, Bettamer (for Jones 72), Mills (for Barnum-Bobb, 22), Hockey (for Ruff 72), Watts

 

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Yeovil Town’s new Goalkeeper Joe Day has been handed his debut for the Glovers with returns to the starting XI for both Jake Hyde and Josh Staunton in what we *think* is a flat back four, with a midfield diamond… 

Matt Worthington misses out, Jordan Stevens is on the bench. 

 

 

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Yeovil Town Under-18s went down to a 2-1 defeat in their opening South West Counties Youth League fixture of the new season against Bath City at Alvington.

Defender Jacob Shore was in the Yeovil starting XI having returned to Huish Park following the completion of his one-month loan spell at Southern League Tiverton Town.

First team manager Mark Cooper was in attendance to see the young Glovers fall behind to a 30th minute opener from the visitors before they added a second on 70 minutes.

Harrison Foster pulled one back with a stunning volley with six minutes remaining and almost pulled the home side level with a strike from the edge of the box.

Yeovil Town: Parker, Johnson, Dyer, Skiverton, Shore, Foster, Bareham, Nanev, Haskett, Alden, Hilton. Substitutes: Koerner, Promore, Ansell, Alexander, Westlake.

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That’s the first month of the season done, and as ever, we want your views on it. That’s right, the YeoGov opinion tracker is back! Refresh yourself on last season’s scores (out of 7 as is the house style) on the table below. Bleak.

Aug 22Sep 22Oct 22Nov 22Dec 22Jan 23Feb 23Mar 23Apr 23Aug 23Sep 23Oct 23Nov 23
What would you score the ownership/board this month?2.131.881.652.352.11.892.133.252.583.915.56.365.08
How has the manager performed this month?3.372.91.935.545.165.094.292.82.494.325.646.345.16
What would you score the communication from the club this month?2.322.191.942.472.21.842.543.51.365.275.385.885.21
What would you score the match day experience this month?2.762.62.13.243.122.93.163.61.225.225.285.435.2
How have the players performed this month?3.603.472.325.344.784.753.293.252.345.55.315.65.35
Responses2191301401481419437401292071507680

Here’s a reminder of the August results.

Hemel Hempstead 1 – 0 Yeovil Town 
Yeovil Town 2 – 1 St Albans
Yeovil Town 2 – 1 Truro
Yeovil Town 1 – 1 Maidstone United
Yeovil Town 2 – 0 Tonbridge Angels
Havant & Waterlooville 4 – 3 Yeovil Town

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Midfielder Jordan Stevens will feature in tomorrow’s home match with Chelmsford City, according to manager Mark Cooper.

Speaking in his regular pre-match press conference on Thursday, the boss said the 23-year-old was “desperate to be unleashed” having missed the start of the National League South season through an injury picked up in pre-season.

The former Forest Green Rovers and Barrow player has been featured in training pictures throughout the week suggesting he was in contention to feature against second-placed Chelmsford, the only side in the division yet to lose this season.

Cooper said: “He is ready. He is desperate to be unleashed and he will feature at some point tomorrow. He has trained really hard in the last month to get himself back in shape and he is looking strong and electrically quick and will give us pace in that wide area.”

Olly Thomas.
Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

He also spoke of his disappointment at losing young striker Olly Thomas who was recalled by his parent club Bristol City on Wednesday and is expected to join League Two Newport County on loan today.

The 18-year-old, who had featured in all the Glovers’ matches so far this season, is expected to go in to the starting line-up for the South Wales side who lost another former Yeovil loanee, Seb Palmer-Houlden, to injury.

Cooper said: “It is a shame because Olly has done fantastically well for us. The only problem was he played really well against Newport in pre-season and they have obviously remembered that and they have got an injury.

“Bristol City have a call back on him after 28 days and he gets to go and play in League Two tomorrow, so good luck to him. He is a good  kid and I am sure he is going to have a good career, we were lucky to have him for the time we did and we thank Bristol City for letting us have him.”

The manager admitted that the start of the week had been “a dark, dark place” after his side lost to an injury time winner at Havant & Waterlooville in a rollercoaster 4-3 match on Bank Holiday Monday.

Speaking after the match, he described their performance (rather kindly) as “horrendous” and admitted that there needed to be a major improvement from his players.

Cooper said: “The biggest thing was the (lack of) intensity and intent, we just did not turn up. That has showed them that if you just turn up and expect you win, you are going to get a slap around the face because all these teams have threat. It has shown there are no gimmes, we have to turn up and fight in every game.”

“We have been strong at home, won three and drawn one, we enjoy playing at home. It is our back yard, we want the ball and we want to dominate  and we know it is going to be a tough game. They will want to attack but we are ready and I am sure whatever team we put out there will be one that will fight and score some goals.

“It is important that they understand we need to be together in it and the louder they cheer the better we become, the louder they boo the worse we become. No negativity, I know that is difficult at times, but it is impossible to play well all the time. No team plays well for 90 minutes and it’s in those spells that you need the help.”

The press conference took place ahead of the signing of experienced goalkeeper Joe Day on a season-long loan from Newport County this afternoon, so there was no questions

 

 

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Yeovil Town defender Morgan Williams has said that the Glovers have put the Monday madness behind them and the focus has fully switched to Chelmsford on Saturday.

Speaking to the club’s YouTube channel, the former Glovies player of the year said;

“The gaffer gave us a couple of days off just to forget about Monday and rest and recover our bodies as it was a busy weekend playing on Saturday and Monday, obviously that’s difficult to do.

So we had a couple of days off to rest and recover and get our minds away from Monday, we touched on it a bit in training yesterday (Thursday) and watched a few clips, we know where we went wrong, we didn’t turn up to the game, we were poor for the whole 90 minutes.

We’re all in a good head space at the moment, feeling positive about the Chelmsford game, and we’ve got to take it from there.”

We’re all in a good head space at the moment, feeling positive about the Chelmsford game

The team had a meeting on Thursday to go over the previous weekend’s action, but quickly turned toward preparations for Saturday and a tough game against high flying Chelmsford.

“Thursday morning, we ironed everything out, what we did wrong, where we could have improved and why we didn’t win the game. 

After that, you have that meeting, you forget about it, move on, we’ve got 40-odd games left, we can’t dwell on bad performances, we have to build and build and build.”

Williams was, for a short time in the second half, named as the Glovers’ captain, with no Josh Staunton or Matt Worthington on the pitch, he donned the armband;

“It was just in the moment, Worthy has gone down, I’m next to him and he’d just said, ‘you have the armband’ – that was a nice little privilege to hold that.”

Next to tick off the list for Williams is goals… after coming close on a couple of occasions, he’s desperate to make the score sheet, sooner rather than later.

“Last season, I wasn’t good enough getting in the box and I didn’t get a goal, this year I’ve got a target for what I want to get and hopefully I hit that.”

Looking ahed, he agreed that the game would be tough, but with another big crowd behind them, they can keep Huish Park as the fortress it is becoming.

“No, we know that every team on their day can be a good team, we’ve just got to be at our best and hopefully get the three points. 

We’ve built a fortress here, I think we need to do that, if we can be consistent at home and then try and build on our performances away that’s really going to help us this season, the fans have been class both away and at home.”