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Yeovil Town have confirmed the details for their Somerset Premier Cup tie with Bridgwater United.

The game will take place at Huish Park on Wednesday 22nd September, kicking off at 7:45pm

The Somerset Premier Cup is currently held by Weston Super-Mare following their victory in 2018/19 with neither of the subsequent tournaments taking place.

As for the Glovers, Somerset’s only full time football club haven’t won the County Cup since 2005… suggesting it isn’t that high on the priority list.

Should the game end level at 90 minutes, the game will go to extra time before, if needed, penalties.

Furthermore… the rules state Yeovil must play a ‘full strength side’.

Rule 3 (c ) says “Each Club shall play its full strength team in all matches, except for the reserve team strength of Football League Clubs, or be dealt with by the Management Committee and Clubs could be fined up to a maximum of £1000.00.”

Ticket details for the game will be released in due course.

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Max Hunt against Halifax – Pic Courtesy of Mike Kunz

Yeovil defender Max Hunt spoke to the press before the Glovers’ game vs Stockport County on Saturday, speaking to BBC Somerset’s Sheridan Robins he was pleased with how he, and the side had started the season.

“I’ve been very pleased, I’ve had to do some work, (I) came back in pre-season fit like all the boys and how the gaffer and Terry (Skiverton) have worked us is credit to how we’ve started.”

Hunt was also full of praise for his central defensive partner, Luke Wilkinson, saying having the experience and know-how of Wilko and the consistency of having a settled defence was key to seeing the team improve.

“Last season there was a lot of different partners, a lot of different people playing in the back four for a number of different reasons, 

“Whenever I’ve played with Wilko, me and him have got a good relationship on and off the pitch – and we’ve had some good results, so let’s hope that continues.

Hunt drew praise from all corners following an incredible last ditch tackle against Halifax in the dying moments at the weekend – Gloverscast Ben described it as “as good as a goal” on the latest edition of the Podcast, whilst Darren Sarll also praised the defenders intervention.

“It was important, the boys had worked hard for 88 minutes, it’s important for me to make that tackle, thankfully I timed it well, the ref could have evened it up after he gave us a penalty, but I made sure I timed it right and didn’t give him the chance to”

There was talk of how Hunt is hoping to be more of a threat in the attacking situations as well as continuing to be resolute defensively with the central defender admitting he’d like a few more goals to his name as the season progresses.

“I think we’ve got a big side in general this season and our set piece takers are fantastic, so as a team, but me as well we have to start chipping in”

The fomer Carlisle man was adament that the team was confident of a positive result and said that he and the entire Glovers side were respectful of Ex-Yeovil forward Paddy Madden but that they were ready for the challenges the whole Stockport side will bring.

 

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Yeovil Town’s Watford loanee Sonny Blu Lo-Everton was singled out for praise by Darren Sarll when speaking to BBC Somerset’s Sheridan Robins following the Glovers’ 1-0 win over Halifax Town on Saturday.

Sonny Blu Lo-Everton in action for Yeovil Town.
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Lo-Everton, who started in an attacking role just in behind frontman Joe Quigley before being substituted late on for Adi Yussuf caught the eye of the sponsors who gave him the Man of the Match, and his boss was full of praise for the 18-year-old:

“He’s a brilliant footballer, he has a brilliant mind, for someone that creative he is actually a little too inquisitive because he should just trust his eyes.

“If we all saw football like Sonny did, there would be far more creative players in the country and there isn’t and that is because they don’t see the game that way, Sonny certainly does and I think as he plays more for us, he will trust more what his eyes tell him more and he’ll be even sharper, quicker and smoother.

“He never looks like he has to try hard, Sonny, he has the lovely way of making everything look easy.”

Lo-Everton has now started each of the last two games for the Glovers after coming off the bench late on vs King’s Lynn on the opening day, and whilst he is yet to complete a full 90 minutes, he’s already making a lasting impression on this Yeovil side.

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Charlie Wakefield in action vs King’s Lynn – Pic Courtesy of Mike Kunz

Yeovil Town winger Charlie Wakefield spoke to BBC Somerset’s Sheridan Robins following the Glovers’ 1-0 home win over FC Halifax Town on Saturday and was delighted to secure not just a second win on the bounce, but also the team’s first clean sheet.

“It was a bit like Monday (vs Aldershot), we had to dig deep, it was an unbelievable atmosphere, Monday was an unbelievable atmosphere with the away fans and we’ve managed to do it again

“That’s our third game where we’ve come in at half time 1-0 up, first one (vs King’s Lynn) we lost a man, we let it slip, but to show the character to bounce back and get the win.

“I always feel like we enjoy these more than a 4-0 or 5-0, where you have to dig real deep, when the final whistle goes and you see the fans like that – it was some atmosphere, huh?”

On his own performances and his introduction to the Glovers’ team the former Chelsea academy product says he’s adapted his game for the good of the team.

“Normally I’d be a bit running at the ball (Editor’s Note; I think he means defence!), I’m a very direct player, I’ve been working, I feel like I’ve been working hard for the team and i’m enjoying that, I want to work, I want to be the one that puts the shift in for the boys, for the club.”

Wakefield was quick to highlight the performances of both Joe Quigley – who’s goal separated the two sides – and Max Hunt as a rock in defence during the win over the Shaymen.

“Joe, has been unbelievable hasn’t he? Unreal, when you’ve got someone on form like him, he goes into every game confident that he’s going to score – which helps me, if I go down the line, nine times out of ten, when you’re striker’s on form, he’s gunna put it in, so I get a bit of credit too!

“We are all in a really happy place… you want to work that extra mile, you want to put that extra yard in for the person next to you.

“Hunty (Max Hunt), at the end, his tackle, unreal, not only going forward are we clinical with Joe, but those sort of tackles means we get the win.”

Wakefield finished off the interview by saying there was no fear heading into next weekend’s game against Stockport, the team, he says couldn’t be going into the clash any more confident.

 

 

 

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FC Halifax Town Manager Pete Wild spoke to the the media following his side’s 1-0 loss to Yeovil Town on Saturday evening.

He said that his side had ‘”given Yeovil too much respect” in the first half before ‘”totally dominating'” the entire second half.

The only goal of the game came from Joe Quigley’s right boot, 12-yards out he smashed home his second penalty of the season and it was enough for all three points.

Despite, the entire BT Sport analysis team, commentary team and most importantly the referee all in agreement it was the right decision, Wild wasn’t so sure.

Speaking to the Halifax Courier he said:“Naz (Niall Maher) is clearing the ball and he falls over his leg – how’s that a pen?…These decisions seem to happen week-in, week-out and nothing gets done about it.”

Maher’s foul on Tom Knowles wasn’t the only time Wild got angry with the officiating – the  manager got booked twice in the space of 60 seconds and saw the last few minutes of the match from the comfort of the away dressing room, an incident he says he was sorry about.

“My frustrations boiled over, I shouldn’t be getting sent-off and I apologise for that,” he said.

“My yellow, apparently, is for getting the ball back in play, which is ridiculous…and then my red, the fourth official’s looked at me, smiled, and given the ball the other way, so I just said ‘you’ve done that on purpose’.

“Highly frustrating, but until the issue of refereeing’s addressed in this league nothing’s ever going to change.”

Overall, Wild was critical of both side’s attacking prowess saying the game should have ended 0-0 and that neither side deserved the full three points.

Wild said: “I don’t think either side deserved to win it, I don’t think there was enough chances for either side to deserve to win.

“But we need to be better. we didn’t test the keeper enough, we looked tired, and we’ve got to be better than that.”

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Former Yeovil Town defender and BT Sport Co-commentator Adam Virgo was full of praise for the Glovers after they held off Halfiax Town to record a 1-0 win.

Whilst on commentary for BT Sport, the former defender singled out Dan Moss, Joe Quigley and Josh Staunton for praise before naming Luke Wilkinson as he Man of the Match,

It was Quigley’s first half penalty that separated the two sides in the end, with Yeovil looking controlled defensivley, restricting their visitors to nothing more than half chances.

After the game, Virgo tweeted that it was a ‘deserved’ win for Darren Sarll’s side who recorded their first clean sheet of the season in the process.

Virgo scored five goals in 36 appearances for the Glovers in the 2010/11 season.

 

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Barnett in action vs King’s Lynn
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New Yeovil Town defender Jordan Barnett has been speaking to the Glovers’ official social channels prior to Saturday’s game with FC Halifax Town and says the fans and the squad have really helped him settle into his new surroundings.

The former Notts County man has started both league games for the Green and Whites so far with his performance against Aldershot Town drawing praise from Darren Sarll in his pre-match press conference.

“I’ve really settled in well, the fans have made me feel really welcome, on twitter saying really good things about me, saying I’ve got good passion. I want to show the fans that as well and I want to show them how good of a footballer I can be”

Barnett played a full 90 minutes in the win over Aldershot Town after coming off early against King’s Lynn Town to protect a hamstring niggle, the win was one he cherished, not just because of the result.

“It was a very good win, obviously the first win of the season and it was needed after Saturday’s performance (against King’s Lynn).

“It was a great moment to celebrate with the fans, with the (Lee Collins) flag as well, I know what it means to the fans and the players”

Darren Sarll spoke of an electric atmosphere on the bus back from the game after the Bank Holiday Monday victory a tale backed up by the former Oldham full-back.

“It was very good, all jumping, dancing and singing, something I’ve never really experienced before”

Barnett will almost certainly line up at left-back once again as Yeovil host  FC Halifax Town in front of the BT Sport camera’s on Saturday.

 

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D’ath in action for Yeovil, Pic Courtesy Of Mike Kunz

Former Yeovil Town midfielder Lawson D’Ath has given a wonderful interview to The Grassroots Guy podcast about his career so far as well as chatting about his current injury status.

D’Ath tore his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in his knee shortly before half time against Stockport County back in May, speaking to presenter Harry Purdy he explains that it’s be a series of niggles and knocks along side two longer term injuries that have hampered his second stint at Huish Park.

“At Yeovil, I ripped my groin off my pubic bone last season and then I done my ACL, it’s just weird, it’s bad luck I guess”

Despite his fairly positive attitude to his latest setback, the former Reading youngster admitted it’s not always been easy to stay positive, especially as his contract at Yeovil expired this summer.

“It’s hard, when I was in contract it was easier because, while i’m injured and is frustrating – I’ve always had an outlook on life where, I can’t affect it, all I can do is work hard to get back to being fit and being ready”

Darren Sarll has his head in his hands as Lawson D’Ath is attended to

“I have had moments where you stop and think about things like you do, that’s normal, then I have moments like ‘let’s go, work, work, work”

“But a little bit has come since I’ve been out of contract… I’m 28 years old, I have questioned just sacking it and getting a job, then when I get back fit maybe playing part time football – I did think about, but why would I throw everything away for an injury?”

D’Ath confirmed that he is still trying desperately hard to get back to full time football,

“It’s 9-months of my life, but if I can get back fit, I know I have something to offer still, to someone, and know that I’m good enough, more than good enough, especially at this level, to do it.”

The former Cheltenham and Exeter midfielder has confirmed that he’s enjoying the challenge of recovery and that whilst he’s still a long way away from being back on the pitch, taking it – literally – one step at a time.

Just last week, Yeovil manager Darren Sarll confirmed he was ‘desperate’ to see D’ath back in a Yeovil shirt in the new year, something which the man himself is still very much an option.

“They(Yeovil) have given me a place to stay, doing my rehab there and he (Sarll) said he wants to sign me when I get back fit, so I’ve got something – a goal – what will be will be when the time comes”

“Hopefully I can repay it back to the club and do well for them and get promoted”

To finish off the podcast, D’Ath confirmed that Darren Sarll was giving him the support he needs and a future opportunity, before finally naming Lee Collins as the best captain he’s ever played for as part of the quick fire questions finale.

Everyone at the Gloverscast would love to see a fit and firing Lawson D’ath back in the midfielder sooner rather than later!

Click on the Link below for the full Grassroots Guy podcast with Lawson D’ath

 

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Yeovil Town manager Darren Sarll.
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Yeovil Town manager Darren Sarll praised his side for a “robust and charismatic” performance following the Glovers 2-1 win over Aldershot.

During the gaffer’s post match comments to BBC Somerset’s Sheridan Robins, Sarll named-checked just about the entire team with Millwall loanee Dan Moss, Charlie Wakefield, Sonny Blu Lo-Everton, Luke Wilkinson and Dale Gorman all singled out.

But, it was Joe Quigley’s brace which stood out for many including Sarll who said that the team were ‘hanging their hat’ on Quigley up front and that he was stepping up to the plate.

Sarll said: “His next step is to be ‘that guy’, we’ve seen plenty of them at this football club. His work rate was excellent, we are seeing a better relationship with him and the other players and his qualities.”

There was plenty of talk about how well the side banded together after defeat on Saturday, but there was plenty of praise for the fans who enjoyed another special moment after the final whistle.

“Great to have that rapport back with them (the fans). It probably started here… we enjoy winning here, we worked very hard to try and win and today was a very robust and charismatic performance.”

“I was it a really great moment, really great with Lee and the flag (the players spent time with supporters displaying a supporter’s banner in memory of Lee Collins) all these things make it that little more extra special, I thought the character of the players today and the physical performance of the players was quite incredible”.

Yeovil Town next face Halifax Town on Saturday with a 17:15 kick off on the dreaded BT sport.

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Joe Quigley hammers home the opener.
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Yeovil Town striker Joe Quigley spoke to BBC Somerset’s Sheridan Robins following the Glovers’ 2-1 win over Aldershot.

Quigley, who scored both Yeovil goals, said both he and the team were glad to be off and running at the second time of asking.

“It’s (getting a win) something, off the back of last season and how long it took us to get the first win, to get it in the 2nd game is massive.”

Quigley now has three goals in two games and is pleased with how he has started the season.

“I had a really good pre-season, I felt sharp in pre-season and I’m glad it’s coming out in the (competitive) games… but I definitely should have had a third!”

Quigley has taken on a more senior role at the head of Yeovil’s attack with the injury to Reuben Reid and departure of Rhys Murphy, something which the number 10 is happy to take on.

“I’ve got people around me who help just as much, supplying the balls and being just as much a part of scoring the goals.”

There was praise not only for his duo of strike partners, Sonny Blu Lo-Everton and Adi Yussuf, but the biggest praise was set aside for the fans who Quigley said spurred the team on.

“It makes such a difference – it lifts the lads. 80th minute, it’s 1-1 and you can hear the crowd signing and it lifts the lads massively. It almost forces the ball into the net.”

After two games in 48 hours to kick start the season, the team will have a little extra rest with a late kick off when Halifax Town visit for the live game on Saturday where Joe Quigley will be hoping to continue in his goal scoring form.