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... I mean all the info you need is in the headline, but as you’ve made it this far.

Yeovil Town’s trip to Gateshead (nice and local) on Saturday 24th August will now kick off at 12:30pm.

This means Glovers fans will have to set off from Somerset sometime late on the 23rd 😉.

This change, is presumably to assist Yeovil get back from the very North with half a chance of getting some rest in before going again on Bank Holiday Monday against Rochdale (Mon 26th – 3pm).

If, like last year, National League TV have a service which covers all non-3pm games, it could well mean this game will be available to stream and watch.

Still, a hardy few will no doubt set their alarms early, board their planes, trains and automobiles and head north for a lunchtime kick off… nutters.

 

 

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For the second time in just a few days, Yeovil Town fell short against EFL opposition as the Glovers lost 3-1 to Exeter City at Huish Park in front of a cracking crowd of over 2,500 – it wasn’t that long ago that would have been an impressive league attendance!

The Glovers found themselves 1-0 down at half time, thanks to a goal from former Huish Park loanee, Sonny Cox.

The second half was more of a goal fest, with Santino Ohanaka and Kieran Wilson notching for the Grecians, Frank Nouble did pull a goal back and Dylan Morgan saw a late penalty saved by the Exeter ‘Keeper Joe Whitworth.

Both Charlie Cooper and Frank Nouble picked up the lesser-spotted pre-season booking (it’s only a friendly, ref, chill out) and both ‘keepers were forced into more than a couple of good saves.

Gloverscast Ian was there at Huish Park, but was trying to keep a small child entertained so a full match report might not have been possible, but I’m sure we’ll chat about the game in full on the next podcast.

The general consensus from Gloverscast sources was that the second half was better than the first, Brett McGavin and Dylan Morgan both impressed from the bench and there more minutes for young Glovers Corey Koerner and Krystian Woods.

Here are a couple of headlines:

We have a new trialist, Brandon Haunstrup. Haunstrup, 27, was introduced in the 70th minute, predominantly a left back with SPL experience and played for Cambridge and Gateshead (loan) last season, his time with the U’s came to an end at the end of last season. 

We won a penalty (yay!). We missed a penalty (boo). Dylan Morgan missed the chance to get the Glovers back in the game with a spot kick, his effort was saved by the Exeter ‘keeper.

 

That’s Huish Park done until Hartlepool. Just the two friendlies were scheduled in for Huish Park this summer, with Farnborough (Sat 27th), Buckland (Tues 30th) and Weston super-Mare (Sat 3rd) all away from Somerset’s Premier football venue.

Yeovil Team:

Wright (Gould ’70), Smith (Williams ’45), Wannell (Stevens ’45), Cousin-Dawson, Whittle (Haunstrup ’70), Cooper (McGavin ’62), Lo-Everton, Worthington (Koerner ’70), Pearson (Morgan ’70), Nouble (Woods ’85), Jarvis (Greenslade ’70)

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Pre season continues to roll and the Glovers take on more EFL opposition in the form of Exeter City.

Jordan Young missing out from the squad is the main headline from Mark Coopers’ line up.

There’s a new central defensive partnership to take a look at as Jake Wannell and Finn Cousin-Dawson team up at the heart of the back line.

Ollie Wright continues to start between the sticks, whilst there continues to be no space for Jordan Thomas who is yet to step out on to the pitch as a Glovers.

Jacob Shore, the youngster who started against Melksham hasn’t made the cut either after missing the last couple of games with a thigh problem.

Jordan Stevens remains with the squad.

The team in full (4-3-3ish… you know how it is)

 

Wright

Smith – Wannell – FCD – Whittle

Lo-Everton- Cooper – Worthington

Pearson- Nouble – Jarvis

The Bench… 

Everyone else, including two young lads, Corey Koerner and Krystian Woods.

There is also an unnamed trialist on the bench too. 

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Yeovil Town will begin life back in the National League Premier with a visit to Huish Park from Darren Sarll’s Hartlepool United on Saturday, August 10th.

The Glovers will then travel to fellow National League South promotion winners Braintree Town for their first away game seven days later.

The keys dates of Boxing Day and New Years Day will split by a home game against Eastleigh as we tuck into our festive left overs whilst welcoming in 2025 with a vegan sausage roll away at Forest Green.

We end the season (and lift the trophy?) with a trip to Aldershot Town in the first week of May.

OpponentH/A?Competition
August
10.08.24Hartlepool UnitedHNL
17.08.24Braintree TownANL
20.08.24Ebbsfleet UnitedHNL
24.08.24GatesheadANL
26.08.24RochdaleHNL
31.08.24Boston UnitedANL
September
07.09.24AFC FyldeANL
10.09.24Solihull MoorsHNL
14.09.24AltrinchamHNL
21.09.24Oldham AthleticANL
24.09.24Sutton UnitedANL
28.09.24AldershotHNL
October
05.10.24Dag & RedHNL
12.10.24FAC 4QR
19.10.24WealdstoneANL
22.10.24TamworthANL
26.10.24Maidenhead UnitedHNL
November
02.11.24FAC R1
09.11.24Southend UnitedANL
16.11.24FC Halifax TownHNL
23.11.24York CityANL
26.11.24BarnetHNL
30.11.24WokingANL
December
07.12.24FAT R3
14.12.24Braintree TownHNL
21.12.24Hartlepool UnitedANL
26.12.24EastleighHNL
January
01.01.25Forest Green RoversANL
04.01.25FAT R4
11.01.25WokingHNL
14.01.25Ebbsfleet UnitedANL
18.01.25GatesheadHNL
25.01.25RochdaleANL
February
01.02.25Boston UnitedHNL
08.02.25Dag & RedANL
15.02.25WealdstoneHNL
18.02.25TamworthHNL
22.02.25Maidenhead UnitedANL
March
01.03.25Southend UnitedHNL
04.03.25BarnetANL
08.03.25FC Halifax TownANL
15.03.25York CityHNL
22.03.25Solihull MoorsANL
29.03.25AFC FyldeHNL
April
05.04.25AltrinchamANL
12.04.25Oldham AthleticHNL
18.04.25Forest Green RoversHNL
21.04.25EastleighANL
26.04.25Sutton UnitedHNL
05.05.25AldershotANL

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Yeovil Town have announced their squad numbers for the upcoming season.

There a couple of headlines with neither Jordan Maguire-Drew or Will Buse given a number ahead of the new campaign.

Southampton Loanee Ollie Wright takes the Number 1, whilst JM-D’s number 10 shirt has been given to Frank Nouble – who last season wore 30.

Morgan Williams takes his fifth different number (2, 13, 17, 29 for those wondering) as a Glover and becomes the first YTFC player to be given the number four since the passing of Lee Collins.

New signings Aaron Jarvis (9), Finn Cousin-Dawson (5), Brett McGavin (14), Matt Gould (22), Jordan Thomas (2), and Harvey Greenslade (27) are handed their first number in Green and White.

The Full List as Below – with last year’s number in brackets.

1) Ollie Wright (New)
2) Jordan Thomas (New)
3) Alex Whittle (No Change)
4) Morgan Williams (2)
5) Finn Cousin-Dawson (New)
6) Jake Wannell (No Change)
7) Sam Pearson (27)
8) Matt Worthington (No Change)
9) Aaron Jarvis (New)
10) Frank Nouble (30)
11) Jordan Young (No Change)
14) Brett McGavin (New)
16) Sonny Blu Lo Everton (No Change)
17) Dylan Mordan (12)
22) Matt Gould (New)
23) Michael Smith (No Change)
24) Charlie Cooper (No Change)
27) Harvey Greenslade (New)

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Yeovil Town have announced the loan signing of Southampton goalkeeper Ollie Wright for the upcoming season.

The 21-year-old, who was in the Worthing squad last season – and saved a Rhys Murphy penalty at Huish Park in April – joins on a season-long loan from the Saints.

The 6’4″ stopper, who was born in Frome, joins the Glovers’ goalkeeper department alongside Will Buse who remains under contract after spending the majority of last season with Bath City.

Manager Mark Cooper was told ytfc.net there was competition to bring in the Frome-born player, who signed a new contract at St Mary’s until 2026 this summer. The boss said: “The process to finalise the deal was rigorous and required numerous presentations and conversations against other National League and Football League clubs to bring him here. Ollie has a commanding presence and made a strong impression when we faced him last season against Worthing.”

Speaking to the club’s official YouTube channel, the player said: “I’m really excited, it’s nice to be here and I’m excited to get going. I did have some interest, but this was a no brainer for me after speaking with the Gaffer, the style of play and players suits me to a tee and being a local lad I think is here.”

There will be at least one familiar face among his new team-mates in the shape of Glovers’ midfielder Dylan Morgan, Wright said: “It will be nice to play with Dylan again, it’s been a while. He’s a close mate of mine, so it will be good. I am excited.”

The keeper’s last outing saw him on the right side of a 3-1 win for Worthing back in April, a game when he saved a 50th minute penalty from then-Glovers’ striker, Rhys Murphy – and he admitted he is keen to make amends with his new supporters.

He said:  “I remember coming after the game and thinking to myself, this is a good place to play football for next year and I am here now and ready to make it up to the fans after the Worthing game! I am ready for the challenge and ready to showcase my skills and what I am about and most importantly win games for the Gaffer and the lads.”

Wright has had a loan spell in the South West, started last season with Bath City in National League South before picking up an injury which saw him return to Southampton where he was regularly involved in the club’s Under-21s.

Having returned to fitness, he returned to National League South with Worthing in February and, having missed out in the division’s play-off final, he was with the first-team squad at Wembley for the Championship play-off final when Saints beat Leeds United to return to the Premier League next season.

Speaking back in April when the gloveman signed a new deal, Southampton academy director Andy Goldie, said: “Ollie has had a great development year on loan. This contract not only rewards him for the progress he’s made this season, but also provides him with time to build on the success he’s enjoyed and maximise the opportunities and plan we have for him over the next two seasons.”

With Wright and Buse now on the books, the likelihood of another arrival between the posts seems unlikely with Joe Day, the regular number one as Yeovil romped to the National League South title last season, still yet to find a new club following his release by Newport County.

Welcome to Huish Park, Ollie!

Murphy is straight into the action
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Yeovil Town goalkeeper coach Phil Osborn has announced he has left Huish Park.

Osborn, who joined the Glovers in 2022 helped work with the likes of Grant Smith, Joe Day and Will Buse during his time at the club and leaves as a National League South Champion.

All the best in the future, Phil.

 

Grant Smith and goalkeeping coach Phil Osborn. Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

 

 

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National League South Champion, Jake Hyde has signed for Chelmsford City.

The former Southend and Wrexham front man made important contributions from the bench as he helped Yeovil Town land the NLS title.

But after injury troubles prevented him from seeing the season out with a regular spot in the team, he was deemed surplus to requirements and released.

Now he’s back in the NLS and looking to go for back to back promotions with Chelmsford.

Go well, Jake! 

 

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The Football Association has confirmed the dates for the 2024/25 FA Cup and FA Trophy.

For the FA Cup, Yeovil will enter at the Fourth Qualifying Stage, which is set for the second weekend in October.

As for the FA Trophy, The Glovers will enter that competition later than last year too – the perks of getting Promoted!

The full list of dates are available below – remember, no FA Cup replays this year, the bigger boys are all a bit tired from their trips around the world in their private jets – bless their cotton socks.

The Emirates FA Cup
Season 2024-25
Round Dates

Extra Preliminary Round – Saturday 3 August 2024
Preliminary Round – Saturday 17 August 2024
First Round Qualifying – Saturday 31 August 2024
Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 14 September 2024
Third Round Qualifying – Saturday 28 September 2024
Fourth Round Qualifying – Saturday 12 October 2024
First Round Proper – Saturday 2 November 2024
Second Round Proper – Saturday 30 November 2024
Third Round Proper – Saturday 11 January 2025
Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 8 February 2025
Fifth Round Proper – Saturday 1 March 2025
Quarter Final – Saturday 29 March 2025
Semi Final – Saturday 26 April 2025
Final – Saturday 17 May 2025

The Isuzu FA Trophy
Season 2024-25
Round Dates

Preliminary Round – Saturday 24 August 2024
First Round Qualifying – Saturday 7 September 2024
Second Round Qualifying – Saturday 21 September 2024
Third Round Qualifying – Saturday 5 October 2024
First Round Proper – Saturday 26 October 2024
Second Round Proper – Saturday 16 November 2024
Third Round Proper – Saturday 7 December 2024
Fourth Round Proper – Saturday 4 January 2025
Fifth Round Proper – Saturday 1 February 2025
Sixth Round Proper – Saturday 1 March 2025
Semi Final – Saturday 5 April 2025
Final – Saturday 10 or Sunday 11 May 2025

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Former Bradford City Defender, Finn Cousin-Dawson has joined Yeovil Town after leaving the West Yorkshire side this summer.

Cousin-Dawson has represented the Bantams since 2019 with Loan spells into the National League system with, amongst others Blyth Spartans in recent seasons.

Listed as a right sided central defender, the versatile 21-year old can also play at right back and as part of a back three… helpful to have options! 

Speaking to the club’s official YouTube channel, he said: “It is obviously a really big club and as soon as I heard there was an interest in coming here, I could not wait to get here.

“I could not have picked anywhere further away from Bradford but for me it was completely a football decision. It was the project of the football club itself that was something I could not really turn down.

“The identity of the club was a big draw, they have obviously been in higher leagues in previous seasons, and the way the manager has the team playing suits me, those were a massive factors in coming here.

“Watching how Yeovil played last year, that was how they won the (National League South) title, so it suits me and hopefully I can fit right in to the team. I’m really excited, it is always good to put yourself in a new environment and meet new people.”

Welcome to Somerset, Finn!