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Brundle in action against Yeovil for Dagenham

National League side Barnet have continued a busy summer of activitiy with the signing of former Yeovil Town youngster, Mitch Brundle.

Brundle, who played for Dagenham during the 2020/21  season has signed for the Bees on a two-year deal.

Predominently a defender when in the youth system at Huish Park, the 26-year-old is now more known for his box-to-box play in midfield.

As far as we can tell, he never made a competitive appearance for the Glovers, but did take part in friendlies and was an unused substitute on a couple of occasions before his departure to Bristol City in 2013.

 

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Picture Courtesy Of Mike Kunz

Former Yeovil Town ‘keeper Stuart Nelson is on trial at Bristol Rovers

The former Glovers’ Gloveman left Crawley Town at the end of the 2020/21 season and has been drafted in by Joey Barton as part of pre-season preparations.

Nelson, 39, played 45 minutes for Rovers in a friendly against Melksham Town and will be looking to earn a deal with Barton’s League Two side.

The former Brentford and Gillingham stopper played 40 times for Yeovil between February 2018 and 2020.

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Yeovil Town’s newest defender, Mark Little, has been tipped to be a big success by former Glovers’ forward Kevin Gall.

Speaking to the Gloverscast, the Welsh wing wizard said that he got to know Little on a recent coaching course and that he’s exactly the sort of character the club can benefit from.

“He’s honestly a really good lad, I know he’s a really good, good player as well, he’s a good professional, so people like that.”

“I know Yeovil have just lost Dicko (Carl Dickinson) and Charlie Lee – some experienced players like Mark will be a good addition”

Gall, who now works as an agent alongside former Yeovil loanee Lee Matthews, said that he has enjoyed advising younger players on a potential move to Huish Park citing Lewis Wing and Alex Pattison as recent clients to have progressed in their careers via a spell at Yeovil.

You can listen to the interview in full, on the Podcast page of the Gloverscast website or wherever you get your audio on demand, we’ve had Hugo Rodrigues as a recent guest as well as a celebration of all things Gary Johnson following the 20th anniversary of his appointment at Huish Park, be sure to subscribe for more interviews and chats in the coming weeks!

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Former Yeovil Town defender Ryan Burke, who spent the early part of the 2020/21 season on loan at Huish Park from Birmingham City has signed for Mansfield Town.

Burke was released by the Blues at the end of the last campaign and he joins Nigel Clough at the Stags for the one-year deal.

Speaking to the official club website Clough said “we needed cover in the left back position, he’s aggressive, he’s got a lovely left foot”

Strangely adding “He’s not been out on loan before, which is unusual, but physically he’ll be able to cope”

Don’t worry Nige, we’ll keep you informed, he played four games for the Glovers, getting booked twice in October and November whilst being an unused sub on a number of other occasions.

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Yeovil Town may well be waiting a little longer before they know the exact fixture list for the upcoming season with schedules released at 1pm on Wednesday 7th July but two dates can be pencilled in nice and early.

The Football Association have confirmed that the Glovers will enter the FA Cup at the 4th qualifying stage – scheduled for the weekend of October 16th.

Whilst the FA Trophy details also being released it is expected that Yeovil will join at the 3rd round stage currently pencilled in for the weekend of December 18th.

There will be no replays in the FA Trophy, instead opting for extra-time and penalties, but drawn ties in the FA Cup up to and including the 4th Round Proper will see a second fixture played if teams cannot be split after 90-minutes.

Last season, Yeovil made the 2nd Round of the FA Cup before losing to Stockport after extra time and were forced to withdraw entirely from the FA Trophy after an enforced Covid Isolation break meant the match with Boreham Wood could not be played in time.

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Parkinson celebrates with his Colchester side at Huish Park in 2006

National League side Wrexham have made something of a statement signing today in the dugout announcing that former Bolton and Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson as their new head coach.

Parkinson who has also had spells in charge of Colchester, Charlton, Bradford and Hull put pen to paper on a 12-month rolling contract at the Hollywood-backed Welsh side.

Lancashire-born Parkinson has achieved promotions with Bradford and Colchester in the past as a manager, including securing promotion to the Championship with a 0-0 draw at Huish Park in the 2005/06 season.

In total, the Glovers have faced Parkinson seven times in the opposition dug out, winning two, drawing two and losing three.

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Yeovil Town have announced that former Bristol Rovers defender Mark Little is the latest signing to join the Glovers this summer.

The experienced campaigner has signed a deal at Huish Park for the upcoming season.

Little, 32 has spent time with both Bristol clubs as well as clocking up well over 100 appearances at Championship level with both Bolton Wanderers and Wolves where he started his career.

Predominantly a right-back, Little has well over 350 career games on his CV and has won the League One Play-Offs with Peterborough as well as being a two-time winner of the Football League Trophy with the Posh and then with Bristol City – in back to back seasons, no less – lifting silverware at Wembley in both 2013 and 2014.

Mark joins a now very competitive defensive line with Morgan Williams joining a back line with Alex Bradley, Max Hunt, Luke Wilkinson already secured, with Grant Smith signed up as the number 1 ‘keeper for the season the squad is starting to take shape.

Speaking to YTFC.net, Little said; “I feel the club is in a bit of a false position.”

Making no secret of his desire to help Yeovil back up the divisions he added: “From playing against the club previously it’s always been in the Championship or League one, to find the club out of the Football League, it’s not right so I’m here to correct that.”

Welcome to Huish Park, Mark.

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Yeovil Town have announce the signing of former Chesterfield goalkeeper Grant Smith on a one-year contract.

The former Brighton stopper has spent time at a number of non-league clubs including Hayes and Yeading, Bognor Regis and Boreham Wood before spending the back end of the most recent season with the Spireites.

 

He played – and kept a clean sheet in Chesterfield’s 3-0 win over Yeovil in March, goals from Akwasi Asante, Tom Whelan and Jack McCourt sealed the three points.

We will bring you reaction on his signing here on the Gloverscast when we hear from our new ‘keeper.

Welcome to Huish Park, Grant!

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Yeovil Town are being linked to former Harrogate Town defender Jay Williams.

The72.co.uk is reporting that the Glovers are leading the way in the hunt for the former Northampton Town defender’s signature since his name appeared on Harrogate’s released list at the end of the League Two season.

The website’s reporter Luke Phelps simply cites “sources” with regards to the where his information has come from, so at the time of writing this is nothing more than speculation and rumour… but who doesn’t love a bit of that during the off season?

Williams begun his career for the Cobblers (no, it’s true, he did) and has spent time with both Kettering Town and for the back end of the 2020/21 season Harrogate Town.

Predominantly a central defender, Williams has been used in as a midfielder in the past.

We will bring you news on where Williams ends up – whether it’s Huish Park or somewhere else!