Yeovil Town striker Adi Yussuf was an unused sub for Tanzania on Tuesday.
The frontman has been on international duty since last week picking up his fourth cap in the win over Central African Republic.
But, he was left twiddling his thumbs during the Taifa Stars 1-1 draw against Sudan on Tuesday.
Yussuf is expected to return to Somerset for the Glovers’ National League game at Barnet on Saturday.
Former Yeovil Town Captain Carl Dickinson has given his full support to Charlie Lee as he takes up the reigns at Huish Park following the departure of Darren Sarll.
Speaking exclusively to the Gloverscast, Dicko, a former teammate of Lee said that the former midfielder has all the attributes to make it a success.
“Charlie has played at different levels with different manager that have had success so he will have definitely learned from the them and will take bits that he wants to take from them the he thinks will be successful.
“He’s passionate and demands high standards and is very knowledgeable”
Lee joins Dickinson at Hanley Town and others from the 2019/20 side who have since gone into coaching, Jimmy Smith is now in the Chelsea set up, Dicko says it’s not a surprise to see Lee in coaching, albeit maybe not this soon.
“Charlie has always been passionate about helping people with the experiences he has had, so it’s no surprise to me that he’s now coaching,
“This will probably have come a lot quicker than he imagined but I’m sure he’s excited and ready for the challenge, he will have people he can speak to and ask for advice as well”
One of those people, is Carl himself.
“I’ve sent him a message wishing him all the best, he knows I’m always on the end of the phone if he ever wants to chat about anything.”
It’s been mentioned that Charlie Lee takes over a good group with some experienced heads in the team including Luke Wilkinson,
“He’s got a good relationship with all the lads, let alone Wilko, I think it’ll be a case of just making sure they keep ticking over and maintaining the standards they’ve set over the last two or three weeks.”
Dickinson ended with a simple plea to fans, “Keep cheering Chaz and the boys home”.
We will, Dicko, we will.
Former Yeovil Town manager Darren Sarll has been speaking exclusively to BBC Somerset’s Sheridan Robins following his departure from Huish Park.
The full interview went out on the BBC Somerset Breakfast show (07:48am for anyone wanting to listen back), in it, he told Sheridan that the opportunity at Woking excites him, but that he’ll always have a connection to YTFC.
“We certainly had some hurdles to jump, Terry Skiverton always asked me about whether I’m going to write a book on the three years at Yeovil.
“It would be very interesting, from the play-offs, the COVID situation – players staying at the ground for weeks on end before the play off game, and then obviously the worst of the lot, losing Lee Collins and dealing with that personally, but also kind of leading the club out of that situation, I don’t want to have to do that again.
“This year, being reenergised by a brilliant, young group, with a wonderful spirit with a big future ahead of them.”
“Every year was different in terms of coach, every year was different in terms of management of it, every year was different in terms of the challenges we had to face and overcome, but it’s all maths isn’t it? You just have to work out the problem and try and come to the solution.”
“You add resilience to your coaching style and to you keep moving.”
Sheridan pointed out that the reaction to Sarll’s departure was one of disappointment and the former gaffer admitted it wasn’t easy to make the move.
“I’ll always have a connection with the football club, more so because of Lee and those events, I had a wonderful time there, year one was fantastic in terms of the winning, some of the performances and the results, the people I’ve met over the three years have been absolutely great and I’ll keep in touch with them for life.
“It came to point where decisions had to be made and I was really excited by this option, this was an option of a journey, really trying to help a club maximise it’s professionalism on the pitch and off the pitch”
“My trade is football management, I’m not arrogant enough to think that management jobs are just going to come to me and fall in my lap wherever I am in the country”
“When I was made Yeovil manager, I moved to the South-West, took my children out of another school, put them in another school, and we will move back to our family home now and that process will happen again”
Looking ahead, Darren Sarll said he had full faith that interim manager Charlie Lee could help the Glovers get through to the end of the season in a positive vein of form.
“I recommended to Scott (Preistnall) that Charlie do it, the players absolutely love him, they’ve a huge amount of respect for him, he was a brilliant player, he’s a very, very good coach, and that’s something I am well qualified to say, he’s got a good eight or nine games and the team is in a bit of another winning run… he can’t lose, can he?”
Charlie’s first game in charge will be against Barnet, this coming Saturday.
Yeovil Town midfielder Toby Stephens was in action this week and, like his parent club, was also on the winning side with Barnstaple Town.
Stephens started in midfield for his temporary side as they overcame Evesham United 2-1 in a big result for the Southern League Division One South & West strugglers.
He received treatment part way through the match after taking a knock to the head but did carry on.
Defender Ollie Haste was also in the side, Haste has been named on the Glovers’ bench on a few occasions this season and represented the team in the Somerset Premier Cup.
Former Youth Team goalkeeper, Lloyd Irish is also part of the squad.
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Yeovil Town supporters groups have issued their thanks to former manager, Darren Sarll.
The Glovers Trust have issued a short statement giving their thanks to the work done by Darren Sarll since his appointment in June 2019.
Sarll joined fellow National League side Woking ending a three year stint at Huish Park.
The Trust said the following: “The Glovers Trust would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Darren Sarll for all he has done for our club since 2019. He has led our club through some incredibly difficult times, and we wish him all the best for the future.”
The Green and White Supporters Club also released their statement this afternoon.
“The Green & White Supporters’ Club would like to place on record our sincere thanks to Darren Sarll as he departs as Yeovil Town manager.
Since arriving just weeks after our relegation from the Football League, Darren has been shown a commitment, honesty and passion for our football club which has been appreciated by us all.
He has guided us through some of the most challenging times any of us can remember during his time at the club and the dignity with which he carried himself with has been outstanding.
We will miss his willingness to engage with supporters and wish him well with his future career, but our focus must now be on supporting our team.
Our club is now at a cross-roads both on and off the field and the importance of the decisions which will be taken in the days and weeks to come cannot be underestimated.
For supporters, we must get 100% behind Charlie Lee and the team to finish the job as strongly as we can.”
There might be some *other* news breaking at Huish Park this Monday, but it’s worth celebrating Lawson D’Ath’s inclusion in the official Vanarama team of the week. Do
He’s been a key part of the recent run which has seen Yeovil win three on the bounce, a stretch which included his first goal in green and white since his return from injury.
Congratulations, Lawson.
There was serious competition for places and we’ve had to make some tough calls, but here it is…
Our @TheVanaramaNL Team of the Week ?? pic.twitter.com/QxAyXYaP5G
— Vanarama (@Vanarama) March 28, 2022
Yeovil Town have announce the departure of manager Darren Sarll as he takes up the hot seat at Woking.
As expected, a number of Yeovil players and those around the club took to social media to say thanks for his time at Huish Park.
Here are a selection, collated in one place.
This article will be updated throughout the day.
Midfielder Josh Staunton on Twitter
Very sad to see the Gaffer leave. I would just like to say a public thank you for everything, both personally and from everyone. You led us admirably through the darkest of days, never taking any credit and I have enjoyed every day of working under you. I am forever grateful. https://t.co/GuGcV64nj6
— Josh Staunton (@JoshStaunton55) March 28, 2022
Goalkeeper Max Evans on Instagram
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Lawson D’ath, who was loyal to Darren Sarll, and vice versa following serious injury;
Just like to say a public thank you, Everything you’ve done for me and the lads thru the hard times has been admirable. A top manager and more importantly a top top man ? https://t.co/DhGMpWGriT
— lawson d’ath (@lawsondath92) March 28, 2022
On loan Middlesbrough defender, Jack Robinson;
Massive thanks to the gaffa for everything, learnt a lot from him and wish him the best of luck for the future ? https://t.co/YVM0ZXsnCF
— Jack robinson (@jackrobbo33) March 28, 2022
Media Officer Sam Collard on twitter;
? A genuine pleasure to work alongside these last three seasons. All the best boss! #YTFC pic.twitter.com/L76Syrsg3J
— Sam (@SamCollardUK) March 28, 2022
BBC Somerset Commentator, Sheridan Robins;
On a personal level, I got to know him as a fan before moving to reporting on the club. I had difficult questions to ask at times, but we got on extremely well and I will miss speaking to him every week. Thanks for everything, gaffer, and good luck for the future.? #YTFC pic.twitter.com/uLKXsBUA1c
— Sheridan (@SheridanRobins) March 28, 2022
Former Glovers Defender and BT Sport Co Commentator, Adam Virgo
He couldn’t have done anymore for the club under difficult circumstances on and off the pitch, Managers can only do so much if they are not backed and has has taken a side to the play offs and as far as he can, this will be Yeovil lost and now be Woking FC gain… https://t.co/s53FP5aPUC
— Adam Virgo Official (@adamvirgs19) March 28, 2022
As Darren Sarll departs Huish Park to take up the First Team Manager’s job at Woking, we’ve crunched some numbers of his time at Yeovil.
1013 – The number of days Darren Sarll took charge at Huish Park.
His appointment on June 19th 2019, just a month before the season started, ushered in a new era following relegation from the Football League
114 The number of league matches Darren Sarll oversaw during his time at Yeovil
The early ending of the 2019/20 season prevented this from being higher, obviously, and doesn’t include any FA Cup, FA Trophy, Somerset Premier Cup games or the play-off fixture against Barnet.
45 – The number of league victories, during his tenure
Including a number of memorable post match celebrations with supporters and some wonderful results along the way (Ben drifts off back to Wrexham away…)
39.47% – Darren Sarll’s win ratio in league matches.
Which is broken down into; 45 wins, 25 draws and 44 defeats. This is the highest win percentage of a league manager since Gary Johnson’s first stint in charge.
153 – Number of league goals scored since the start of the 2019/20 season
It also means that for the first time since Steve Thompson’s reign after the departure of Gary Johnson in 2005, a permanent Glovers manager has a record including a positive league goal difference (+5, 148 goals conceded)
5 – Number of wins masterminded over Woking
… just saying, like.
There are far more moments we could look at beyond the stats and maybe we will over the next few days, but purely from a statistical point of view, the numbers add up to a very good spell as Yeovil Town manager.
Darren Sarll has left Yeovil Town to take up the manager’s job at National League rivals Woking, ending nearly three years in charge at Huish Park.
The club confirmed the departure “with immediate effect” and confirmed assistant manager Charlie Lee will be in charge for “the forseeable future.”
It is understood senior players were told about the decision following the 2-0 home win over Southend United at the weekend and Woking confirmed his appointment with their own statement.
In a statement, the Glovers said: “Yeovil Town can confirm the departure of Darren Sarll with immediate effect.
“Sarll, who has been at the helm since 2019, has accepted an offer from another National League side.
“All at Yeovil Town would like to place on record our thanks to Sarll for all his efforts over his three seasons in charge. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
“Charlie Lee will take interim charge of the football club for the foreseeable future.”
Woking Chief Executive John Katz said that the Cards’ board had received dozens of applications for the job and considered Sarll “a top candidate from the moment we reviewed his CV.”
He added: “We were extraordinarily impressed with his aggressive playing style, budget maximisation, and the table positions he has achieved in his time at Yeovil, including reaching the play-offs in his first season.”
In a statement, Sarll added: “I am very honoured and proud to be offered the Manager’s position at one of the last great Non-League institutions.
“For years Woking has found success at the very top of Non-League, and in tandem with John, Drew (Volpe, the Woking co-owner) and the Board, my ambition is to close that gap that exists right now within what is a very competitive division.
“After 20 years of working in this industry, I hope my experiences can accelerate the professional on-field growth of the football club. I am looking forward to meeting the players and staff and all of you – the supporters.”
Sarll is out of contract at the end of this season and last month he spoke openly about the uncertainty which the on-off takeover was causing.
It is now three-and-a-half months since chairman Scott Priestnall set a seven-day deadline to conclude a deal. However, then, as it is now, it appears no employees at the club have been given any kind of update.
Speaking about the impact on his players and himself last month, Sarll said: “As a father, as a husband, and all the other fathers and husbands in our squad, not having an idea of where you are going to be working in five months time can be unsettling and it can be beneficial to know.”
Sarll has been linked with other jobs during his time in charge having been among the favourites with at least one bookmaker for the job at League Two Carlisle United last October.
The former Stevenage manager was appointed at Huish Park on June 19, 2019 following our relegation out of the Football League and reached the National League play-offs in the first season, cut short due to COVID-19.
Last season, the Glovers finished 16th with the season rocked by the death of captain Lee Collins, and presently sit 12th after 35 matches including three back-to-back victories.
Woking have been without a manager since the start of March when they sacked Alan Dowson and are in 15th in the National League, five points behind Yeovil having played a game more.
Ironically, the Cards have lost three times against Sarll’s Yeovil, twice in the league and once in the FA Trophy.
