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One thing that appears to have slipped under the radar this past week is that one of the young Glovers, Jacob Shore, has joined Tiverton on loan.

The defender was announced as part of the substitutes for Tivvy’s game at the weekend but – according to the home side’s social media at least – was not brought on during their 2-2 draw v Basingstoke.

Shore was one of a number of young YTFC players to train with the first team and was involved in a couple of first team fixtures through pre season.

We’ll add him to our Loan Watch articles and track his progress during his stint at Tiverton.

Go well, Jacob.

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With four home games in a row coming up for the Glovers, the next away day is to Havant and Waterloovile on Bank Holiday Monday (15:00 Kick Off)

The hosts have said in a statement that away fans will be segregated and tickets must be purchased in advance.

The statement in full reads:

“Following discussions held with Hampshire Police and the Safety Advisory Group, the club can confirm that our match at home to Yeovil Town on Monday 28th August will be segregated.

Yeovil Town supporters will be required to purchase their tickets ahead of the game by clicking here. Home supporters are also able to purchase their tickets in advance.

Tickets for Yeovil Town supporters are on sale now, and remain on sale until the allocation sold out or 5pm on Sunday 27th August 2023, whichever occurs first. Please ensure that you have purchased an ‘Away Ticket’ via the link below. The away section is a Terraced Only section.

With the game being segregated it will mean entry into the ground will change for Away Supporters. Entrance for Yeovil Town supporters will be via the Main Car Park.

Turnstiles will open 60 minutes before the scheduled kick-off time. All supporters are advised to arrive as early as possible to reduce queuing times.

Tickets are priced at £15 for Adults, and £10 for Concessions and Students.

Any supporters of either club found to be in the wrong segregation area of the ground will be asked to leave Westleigh Park, under those circumstances no refunds will be issued.

We look forward to welcoming both sets of supporters to Westleigh Park this August Bank Holiday.”

Whilst the exact number of tickets hasn’t been confirmed, it is believed to be just under 1000.

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Loan watch is back for another season and currently, the Glovers have three members of the first team squad out on loan.

Let’s start at Dorchester, where the Magpies lost out in dramatic circumstances to Welsh side Merthyr Town FC – the game ended 3-2.

Ollie Haste, started the game with number 11 on his back and helped create a number of first half opportunities for his side.

Whilst Haste played for the full 90, Benjani Jr had to wait for his chance from the bench, he was introduced into the game on 65 minutes as a replacement for another Ex-Glover Jordan Barnett.

One of Merthyr’s goals also came from the boot of a former Huish Park player – Alex John.

Ollie Haste In action for Dorchester
Pic: Becky Handley/Merthyr

Meanwhile, down at Taunton, Malachi Linton played 83 minutes as the Peacocks got off to a winning start in the National League South against Braintree.

Linton was replaced by Nick McCootie late in the game with the score already at 2-1 to the Somerset side.

 

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Yeovil Town defender Morgan Williams has urged supporters not to panic after an opening day defeat to Hemel Hempstead Town.

Speaking to YTFC’s YouTube channel the central defender said: “Its obviously not nice to start with a loss, we didn’t think it would be like that, but we’ve got 45 games (to go).  We spoke about it, we’ve got 45 games left, there’s no need to panic or anything like that. I thought we played well in some spells, we know we are way better than that and we’ve shown that in pre-season, we just need to show that next Saturday.”

Following the error between Zac Bell and goalkeeper Will Buse that led to the only goal of the game, Williams isn’t concerned and backs his team mates to come good.

“We know that they’re good enough, it’s just an error, everyone makes errors, we’re all human. Busey and Belly have been top the whole of pre-season and we know that they’ll save us this season with a lot of chances and stuff, you rub it off and we go again.”

Morgan Williams. Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

The defeat means that Yeovil haven’t won on the opening day since 2016, but Williams is sure things will get going sooner rather than later.

“We’re all good enough, we can’t make excuses this year, we’re going to go to places all over the (south of) the country and it’s going to be bad places, bad grounds, whatever, but we have to adapt to that and play how we want to play and we should get results.”

Plenty of praise for the Glovers fans, who may well have outnumbered the home supporters in a number just topping 1200.

“It’s very disappointing to let them down, we knew how many were coming and we apologise for letting them down, but we know we can put it right and hopefully they’ll all be down there on Saturday.”

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Yeovil Town’s captain for the day Matt Worthington has stood by his team mates after a drawing a blank against Hemel Hempstead Town on the opening day of the new National League South season.

Speaking to BBC Somerset’s Sheridan Robins post-match, the midfielder, who took the armband in absence of skipper Josh Staunton, offered no excuses as to the result, but said that the goals would come.

“We were prepared for what we faced today, the Gaffer, prepared us as well as he could, ultimately it was down to us to put a performance together. We were solid for large parts of the game, we created, we had a lot of balls in their box especially towards the end of the first half, weshould have got a goal to go into half time with.

“Ultimately, at the end we concede – not a great goal – it was a day for learning and we need to put that behind us, we have four home games which I’m really looking forward to. It (the pitch) was tough, it was a tough surface to play on, they’re used to it, they train on it every day.”

Matt Worthington.
Picture courtesy of Iain Morland.

Despite creating chances, the Glovers couldn’t find the net after a profitable pre-season campaign in front of goal, but Worthy said he’s not concerned in the long run.

“The quality speaks for itself up front, we’ve got Jordan (plural), Frank, Murphy, and the lads that came off the bench. We will get goals this year, there’s no doubt about that, we created chances, and with them lads up front, we’re definitely going to score goals. We just need to make sure we continue to create those chances.”

The only Tudors’ goal came from a mix up between wing-back Zac Bell and goalkeeper Will Buse, but Worthington has said that it’s a chance to learn and move forward.

“You have to make them realise they can’t do that, it’s a mistake, everyone makes mistakes, like I’ve said to Busey in there, it’s almost good that it’s happened now, so he can learn from that and take it forward.

I think if we’d have kept it at 0-0 we’d always have a chance with the quality we have up top to nick a goal and win the game 1-0 at the end.”

“We have to move on, we have four home games now, this game is not going make or break our season, so we have to all stay together and go into the next four games.”

“(Huish Park) is going to a place where the fans can really get behind us and we have to make sure we give them everything – all the lads are looking forward to that, we’re lucky to have four home games so early on in the season, so we need to make sure we get as many points out of them as possible.”

On captaining the side in Josh Staunton’s absence, Worthy said: “It’s a massive honour, to look back at the captains we’ve had at the club, and still now, it’s just nice to know when he’s (Josh Staunton’s) unavailable to play I can put the armband on. Staunts, Lee Collins – people I really look up to, to put the arm band on is a massive achievement and I feel really happy.”

The Glovers take on St Albans City in their opening league fixture at Huish Park next Saturday.

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Yeovil Town manager Mark Cooper has told BBC Somerset that he hopes his Yeovil side will take a loss to Hemel Hempstead as a ‘slap around the face’ and a ‘kick up the backside’.

Speaking to Sheridan Robins, he praised the Glovers’ support at the game, but couldn’t hide his frustration.

Mark Cooper speaking after the 4-0 pre-season friendly win at Buckland United.

“First of all, I thought it was an unbelievable turnout from the supporters, we didn’t give them what they deserved, so that’s a big frustration, but it can happen, we’ve had a good pre-season, everybody talking us up. It was always going to be a difficult game, really difficult pitch, no excuses, but we didn’t perform like we have done in attacking areas today.”

There were attacking debuts (or re-debuts) for a number of players, but it didn’t lead to an upturn of fortunes in front of goal.

“We didn’t  spark, we put as many forward players on the pitch as we could, but they didn’t spark today. If they don’t, you’re relying on keeping a clean sheet at the other end, but a calamitous goal sums the day up.

“It could be a good thing for us, it could be a kick up the backside, that this might not be easy – not that we ever thought it was – but it might be a slap round the face to say ‘we’ve got work to do’.”

“For me it was a case of it might have to be a 93 or 94 minutes, because they were wasting time, but to do that you have to keep a clean sheet and not give them anything to hold on to, and that’s exactly what we did. “

A single Joe Iaoficano goal was all that separated the sides for the opening day defeat, but the Glovers now go into a spell of FOUR matches in a row at Huish Park..

“Frustrating day, but we’ve got four home games now, as frustrating day as it was for everybody, we have to keep calm and not panic, and keep focus and perspective and be ready for next Saturday.”

Speaking on goalkeeper Will Buse, whose error led to the goal, the gaffer was quick to look at the wider picture regarding Saturday’s game.

“He’ll have to learn from that, but, what I will say is we didn’t spark at the top of the pitch, for me, we were flat at the front of the pitch and that’s where we were really good in pre-season, so it’s frustrating. We really appreciated the support today and we’ve got to be better than that, the players know that, we’ve got to keep it in perspective, they need to stick with us, we’ll be alright, we’ll be fine.”

Mark Cooper was talking to BBC Somerset, the interview on the YTFC Social Channels was slightly different but covered the same topics. 

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Weston Super-Mare have confirmed that the fixture with the Glovers is subject to home/away segregation.

The game takes place on Tuesday 5th September (19:45 KO) and tickets are now available.

The Glovers have been allocated an initial 850 tickets which have been on sale since Friday night – They can be purchased HERE

Yeovil fans will be asked to enter via turnstiles 1 and 2 towards the front of the ground.

We’ll have a Ciderspace Travel Guide for you closer to the time, but judging by the numbers at Hemel Hemsptead this weekend, our advice is to get those tickets booked early.

 

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Yeovil Town have confirmed their squad numbers ahead of the 2023/24 season, so if your child (or adult) is thinking about getting a players’ name on the back of the shirt this season, here’s what you need to know.

Scott Pollock has not been issued a number ahead of the new season (at least not in the fancy social media graphic – he no longer has his profile on YTFC.net), Alex Fisher has vacated the number nine – telling the Gloverscast he felt that the more traditional 1-11 numbers should be on show – Jake Hyde takes that one.

Matt Worthington moves from seven to eight, Jordan Stevens will now where the seven.

Will Dawes has a new number (17), Sonny Blu Lo Everton has taken 16 (he wore 15 during his first loan spell, Josh Owers has that).

Frank Nouble wears 30, he had been wearing 45 during pre season, whilst Will Buse is given the number 1 ahead of Lewis Williams, who takes 28.

The two Bristol City loanees take 20 for Zac Bell and 40 for Olly Thomas.

The list in full;

1. Will Buse (GK)
2. Morgan Williams
3. Alex Whittle
5. Jamie Sendels White
6. Jake Wannell
7. Jordan Stevens
8. Matt Worthington
9. Jake Hyde
10. Jordan Maguire Drew
11. Jordan Young
14. Mal Linton (on loan at Taunton)
15. Josh Owers
16. Sonny Blu Lo-Everton
17. Will Dawes
18. Alex Fisher
20. Zac Bell
24. Charlie Cooper
28. Lewis Williams (GK)
29. Ollie Haste (on loan at Dorchester)
30. Frank Nouble
32. Josh Staunton
35. Benjani Jr (on loan at Dorchester)
39. Rhys Murphy
40. Ollie Thomas 

 

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Hemel Hempstead Town FC have said that Yeovil Town fans are advised to arrive early for Saturday’s season opener and that supporters will be segregated.

A “bumper crowd” is expected ahead of the National League South curtain raiser and have confirmed on their club website;

“With a bumper crowd expected, both Hemel FC and Yeovil Town supporters are encouraged to arrive approximately 45 minutes before the scheduled kick-off time.”

“To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, this game will be segregated, with Yeovil Town fans occupying the Adeyfield School end of the stadium.
For Yeovil supporters, the designated turnstiles are located on the left-hand side, next to the small training astro pitch.
This arrangement will help streamline the entry process and enhance the overall matchday atmosphere for all fans.
Additional facilities will be provided at this end of the ground to ensure you have an enjoyable day with us. “

Away supporter segregation is NOT a requirement at this level, but can be implemented by any club as the Tudors have chosen to do so here.

The Glovers’ fans have also been asked to respect the local residents and neighbours of the club when arriving/leaving and parking.

You can read Huish Hugh’s Full Hemel Away Guide  HERE

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Yeovil Town’s Ollie Haste and Benjani Junior have joined Dorchester Town on a season-long loan ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Both spent time away from Huish Park on loan last season, with Haste playing under ex-Glovers’ midfielder Paul Wotton at Truro City whilst Benjani has been at Sherborne Town.

They could make their debut this weekend with Dorchester travelling to Merthyr Town in the  Southern League Premier Division South on Saturday.

Benjani Junior in action for Sherborrne Town.

The pair will be with Dorchester for the entire season, subject to the FA approving the deal, with first-team football – one tier below their parent club in the footballing pyramid – on their agendas

Both played against Boreham Wood on the final day of last season in National League Premier, the match marking Haste’s second game in the National League, and have featured in pre-season for Mark Cooper’s side.

We’ll bring you Loan Watch articles every week to keep you updated on their progress – and that of Malachi Linton at Taunton too.

Go well, lads!