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Both Aaron Jarvis and Dom Bernard are going to miss the game against Southend United after picking up their fifth yellow cards of the season.

The FA’s ‘Naughty Portal’ has updated to show both the front man and central defender have an unexpected Saturday off. 

Jarvis was cautioned on 28 minutes whilst Bernard had his name taken just five minutes before the end of the clash against Maidenhead.

Officially, the fifth bookings have been listed as “Persistent Infringement” for Jarvis and “Dissent” for Bernard.

With Morgan Williams also suspended for the game after his sending off against Tamworth it could leave the Glovers light on numbers at the back particularly.

Both will be available again for the home game against Halifax Town on November 16th. 

Both Charlie Cooper and Frank Nouble are also walking 4-booking tight ropes, the cut off for a single game ban after five yellow cards is three league games away.

 

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Tickets for Yeovil’s trip to the LNER Stadium in York are now available to purchase online,

The Glovers head to York on Saturday 23rd November, the match kicks off at 3pm

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

You’ll be asked to select a seat in the West Stand and from there you can select which tickets you require.

Prices are as follows, please note all tickets are subject to a £2 increase on the day of a match, applicable from midnight on a matchday.

Adult – £22
Concession – £17
Junior (Age 12-16) – £10
Junier (Age 11 and Under) – £7

You can also use the same link to purchase car parking too, but please note this is parking for the Park and Ride service which includes a shuttle bus too and from the ground.

For those will additional needs with regards to accessibilty, York City say these tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting the club.

“All carers can obtain a free ticket if they are attending the match with a person they provide care for. Free carer tickets are not available to book online and can only be obtained via phone or in person with the Ticket Office.

“The West Stand has an extensive gantry with wheelchair and mobility scooter spaces between regular seating (1 space for every 2 seats). This area is situated above the main seating area and is accessed by 2 lifts as soon as you enter. Tickets for these spaces are not available to book online and can only be obtained via phone or in person with the Ticket Office. This is also the best way to book accessible parking at the ground. 

Furthermore, the club say that they offer a wide range of additional needs to those who may need Audio Devices, Ear Defenders or Sensory Packs.

“Audio Devices  – Blind or partially sighted supporters can loan a matchbox-size audio device to hear real-time audio commentary of the match from BBC Radio York (using a radio streaming service can have up to a seven second delay).
Please bring your own headphones with an aux input cable to use.
Ear Defenders – We are able to provide complimentary ear defenders, which are yours to keep, upon request to help individuals who may experience sensory overload during the game.
Sensory Packs – We also have ten x sensory packs which are available to loan on a match-by-match basis; please note that we can only offer one pack per family/group per match to make sure as many can access these as possible.”

If you are in need of any of these services as a travelling fan, our advice would be to make contact ahead of time.

Phone: 01904 624447  – E-Mail: enquiries@yorkcityfootballclub.co.uk

 

 

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Let’s take a look at how the Glovers out on loan got on out and about on Saturday.

Firstly, ‘keeper Will Buse put in a solid display for W*ymouth in their 1-1 draw with high flying Farnborough in the National League South.

 

Next, we have YTFC goalscorer to tell you about, Jordan Thomas bagged for Salisbury in their game away at Chelmsford. It looked like it might have been enough to secure a point, but a 94th minute winner for the Clarets gained them all three points. 

Into the regional leagues now and there was no Corey Koerner for Plymouth Parkway again, he was working with the English Colleges Football Association this week. His dual registration deal means he can come and go fairly freely and might be heading out on loan again sooner rather than later.

Over at Sherborne Town, Josh Haskett was on the bench for the Zebras in their impressive win over Baffins Milton Rovers.

It was a double-game week for Jacob Shore at Tavistock, he came off the bench during the midweek win over Shaftesbury and started (albeit at right back) in their FA Trophy game against Winchester.

 Sol Padmore has moved from Street to Bridport and was part of their match day squad.

 

A number of other Young YTFC players have moved on from the club in recent week; Krystian Woods, Max Dyer and ‘keeper Will Howard are seeking pastures new – we wish them all well in their new adventures. 

The Under 18s get their league campaign under way (finally) on Monday with a game against Clevedon Town U18s

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Ciaran McGuckin has seen his loan spell at Huish Park cut short after being recalled by Rotherham United.

McGuckin scored three in six league games for Yeovil including the winner over Dagneham and the third goal against Wealdstone last Saturday.

Millers’ boss Steve Evans told the Rotherham United website;

“At present, our available player numbers are very low and young Ciaran has been outstanding at Yeovil.

“It will be good to see the kid with us as we move forwards.”

Thanks for everything, Ciaran!

 

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… at least he can’t be as bad as the ref we had on Tuesday.

The Glovers are back at Huish Park for the visit of Maidenhead United this coming Saturday afternoon and we have Mr William Davies in charge.

Davies has never taken charge of a Yeovil game with most of his games taking place in the North and Midlands.

He’s officiated seven National League Premier games this season.

He’s dished out 24 yellows and zero red cards.

He was though in charge of a feisty clash between Everton U21s and their counterparts from Reading. The game was 3-0 to Everton with 72 minutes on the clock (including a goal from the penalty spot, below) but a Verrell George Hat Trick drew the game level, including a 90th minute incident which saw Toffee’s youngster Harrison Armstrong sent off.

Mr Davies will be assisted by Adam Ricketts and Sean Rothwell with Samuel Fudge making his THIRD Huish Park appearance of the season.

Referee Will Davies

 

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Mark Cooper was happy with a ‘good point’ at Tamworth on Tuesday night as his Yeovil Town side drew 0-0 in a match the saw a controversial red card for Morgan Williams and an injury to Matt Worthington.

Speaking to BBC Somerset’s Josh Perkins following the match, Cooper said his side stood up to a physical Tamworth.

“It’s a tough place to come. You know, when you see the balls going in the box and you know they’re physical, we had to stand up to it. We didn’t really get any protection, and we stood up to it. I thought we were really good, just the only thing missing was that fine little touch. We’ve had a great chance early on, Morgan Williams’ free header from four yards out, and then young Kofi has gone clean through. You know, we’ve had some other bits and pieces. On another night, we win the game comfortably. But listen, we’ll take the point,” he said.

On his side’s attacking efforts, the boss added: “As long as we keep creating chances, I’m more than happy. I think our fans can see we’ve got a team that work their socks off. They have got a brilliant defensive record [and] another clean sheet. and I’m convinced that the players we’ve got will will really hit the straps and start scoring lots of goals.”

Williams was given his marching orders in the 70th minute after a tackle to stop a Tamworth counter attack on the edge of their penalty box and Cooper felt the red was harsh: “[It’s] never a red card. Because, for a red card you have to go with real force, or you’re denying a goal scoring opportunity. Morgan’s come from the side. He’s tried to win the ball. He’s planted his feet in between their guys legs, and he’s gone over. It’s not a red card tackle. I mean, I’ve seen plenty of them, been on the end of them, done plenty myself, that is never a red card. [It’s] not out of control. He’s just mistimed it. He’s put his leg in between there guys legs. He’s not off the floor with two feet, it’s a one-legged tackle. The referee looked to me like he couldn’t wait to get his red card out.”

Matt Worthington was papped on crutches with his a foot in a protective boot and has since posted a video of him rolling his left ankle on the unforgiving 4G surface before kick off

“He just jumped up to get warm and just twisted his ankle on the surface, as their guy did when he came on second half. So there’s about eight players on crutches in there for both teams. So listen, when you take it all into account, it’s a good point.”

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The Football Association’s ‘Naughty Portal’ has updated to show Morgan Williams‘ suspension.

Williams was sent off by Referee Steven Copeland in the 71st minute of Tuesday night’s game and it has been logged as Serious Foul Play.

That carries a standard three game suspension which means, he’ll miss games against Maidenhead (home), Southend (away) and Halifax (home).

After the game, Manager Mark Cooper said that the club will consider an appeal on the decision once they’ve reviewed all the evidence and camera angles, so we’ll keep an eye on the naughty portal and see what it says,

Williams will be available again for the trip to York City on November 23rd

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Gloverscast Ben was at the Lamb Ground for the BBC on Tuesday, you might have heard him bleating on about the game on the radio. (Get it? Lamb? Bleat?)

He got back home in the wee small hours much like the couple hundred hardly Glovers fans and here are his Five Conclusions.

A point gained or two points dropped… or both!?

On the face of it, a point away at Tamworth this season is a really good result, Gateshead didn’t get one, neither did Woking or Sutton for that matter. Plenty of teams will go the Lamb and get nothing other than a good sheering… (Get it? Lamb? Sheering?  – ugh forget it) but it is worth noting we were comfortably the better team – in fact we were the only team actually trying to play football, more on that shortly.

The movement through the defence to the midfield is getting better by the game at the moment, and when we have plenty of the ball, we look like we’re able to make chances almost at will.

Yeah, maybe the final ball wasn’t perfect, maybe we did have a couple of really guilt edged chances that we didn’t take, but this wasn’t a 0-0 that screamed ‘Where is our next goal coming from?’, far from it.

In the context of 90 minutes, it’s ok to be frustrated that we couldn’t find that one moment to claim the win, in the context of the past 72 hours, four points from two tough away games is a cracking return, in the context a whole week, if we can back that up with three big ones at HP on Saturday, a seven-point week is not to be sniffed at.

Tamworth Masters of Dark Arts.

Wow.

During my pre-match prep I noted that Tamworth had already notched up 40 (four-zero, FORTY) Yellow cards this season, 45 if you include non-player cautions for those in the dugout and quite how that didn’t make it up to the half century in this match I do not know.

This is going to sound a bit sour, a bit like I’ve taken the bait without anyone even fishing, but that was one of the most truly anti-football home performances I’ve ever witnessed.

They kick, they push, they trample, that tear shirts off backs, they scrap, they chirp, they play such an ugly game based on long throws and poophousery. 

I mean, fair play, they play to their strengths, and we had to match them at times and that’s fine, but that can’t be fun to watch week in week out? 

…and as for the officials, with Rule One rattling around my head, probably up there with one of the worst performances I’ve seen from the officials ever, at times they were literally guessing. Just pointing flags in random directions and I know Mr Steven Copeland was a late sub for the game as the man in the middle, but it’s not all about you mate, control the game, protect the players. He was Baaaaaad. (Get it? Lamb? Baa? Fine, I’ll stop)

It reminded me of going to some of those smaller sides in the National League South, it was ugly and you just hope to get out unscathed… oh yeah, about that.

Worthington and Williams might be missing a while.

Those bloody 4G pitches.

Both Matt Worthington and home sub Matt Curley look set for spells on the sidelines because of the pitch.

Neither were within any kind of distance of another human when they hit the deck, with ankle problems. Worthington felt something doing a simple jump in the air in the seconds before kick off and then got a bad bounce of the ball early on whilst Curley had the audacity to try and change direction with the ball at his feet – Plastic Pitches won’t allow that sort of woke nonsense.

The sooner these terrible pitches are dealt with and either increased in quality, or banned entirely at professional level, the better.

Right then, the red card.

I’ll be honest, initially my reaction was that it probably WAS a red card.

It wasn’t malicious, it wasn’t overly reckless, it was probably just a bit high and a bit out of control, I can understand why the official immediately thought the same and went to his back pocket.

But, that’s the problem here, he barely finishes blowing for the foul before the card is out. He’s got half a dozen Tamworth players making a song and dance about the tackle and he’s not given himself time to properly take it all in.

In all likelihood, it’s an Orange Card, somewhere between yellow and red. You’ve seen them given, you’d be mad if it’s against you, but probably nodding along if it’s the opposition. 

“Hi, yes, is that Port Vale? Let’s have a chat about James please”

That phone call to Port Vale needs to include questions like, ‘Can we keep him for longer?’ ‘Can we keep him forever?’.

This was my first chance to see James Plant in the flesh and boy, do I like what I see.

He’s a left back, who is also a left winger, who can cut in on his right, he can cross, he can pass, he can handle himself in physical battles, he can keep his whits about him with a (truly ridiculous) yellow card on his name all game. Yes please. We’ll have more of that.

His inclusion means we don’t have to risk or rush Whittle back and actually, when Whittle does come back, there’s arguably room for them both.

Don’t fall in love with loan players, though please… it never ends well.

James Plant puts a cross in. Picture courtesy of Gary Brown.

So, what do we do about Saturday?

Well, we’re going to need a new Right Wing Back with Worthy missing out – that might be Jordan Young, that might be Josh Sims – neither feel like obvious candidates and their abilities are probably suited further forward. Young, Kofi Shaw will likely be used from the bench again and he doesn’t strike me as the defensive type.

Recall Jordan Thomas? Feels unlikely. Sonny to square peg a round hole? Don’t know, tough call to make, but clearly this set up is working, and I think consistency is what we need at the moment, someone will have to fit in.

We have said we’re going to appeal the Morgan Williams (and you might as well) but how often do these things get overturned if there’s even a hint of doubt? Hardly ever, I expect we’ll make plans to not have him.

Wannell was an absolute beast at the back, I like Bernard the more I see of him and for me, FC-D came in and quickly got up to the pace of the game, quickly into the physicality of it, didn’t miss a header, didn’t duck out of a challenge, it makes total sense that he just slots into the three.

A win on Saturday, in front of a home crowd feels like it could really send our season up (another) notch and that will be the motivation, but we may just have to do it without two senior figures in Worthy and Williams. 

Thanks to Matt Crivelli for the Pics