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Aldershot Town make the trip to Huish Park on Saturday and returning to our “Foot in the Opposition Camp” mini series is Pete O’Shea.

Pete chats to Dave about what we can expect from a side who have looked pretty solid at the back but lacked a little something going forward – sounds all to familiar, doesn’t it!

The Gloverscast has been shortlisted for the upcoming Football Content Awards, in which we are fortunate enough to be nominated in two categories for.

“Best in Non League – Editoral” (for Gloverscast.co.uk) and “Best in Non League – Podcast” for this wonderful stuff you’re about to listen to.

We thank you all so much for your help in getting us here – if you would like to vote for us to win, go to “https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/”

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Another episode of the Gloverscast is here, Ben and Dave are joined by Ollie Marsh to talk about both of the ‘nils’ away at Sutton United – one good, one not so good. We preview the Aldershot game and we take your GCQs.

We also chat about the upcoming Football Content Awards, in which we are fortunate enough to be nominated in two categories for.

“Best in Non League – Editoral” (for Gloverscast.co.uk) and “Best in Non League – Podcast” for this wonderful stuff you’re about to listen to.

We thank you all so much for your help in getting us here – if you would like to vote for us to win, go to “https://footballcontentawards.com/voting/”

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Yeovil Town are back in the comforts of home, the Glovers welcome Aldershot Town to Huish Park on Saturday.

Form Guide…

One of these sides have only scored one goal since August turned to September, the other is on a four-game streak without scoring any… 

That being said, Yeovil Town will be far happier with a battling point at Sutton United in midweek than the Shots will be with a home defeat to Barnet. Bees’ striker Nicke Kabamba (who else?) with the only goal of the game in Hampshire on Tuesday night.

Aldershot sit 17th in the table, 13 points on the board, 16 scored, 16 conceded.

Yeovil a couple of places above them, 14 points secures, 12 scored, 13 conceded.

It’s fair to say the form suggests there really isn’t much between them.

Update: Since the publication of this preview article, Yeovil have announced the signing of Port Vale midfielder James Plant on loan until January and the return of winger Dylan Morgan from his spell on loan at National League side South Weston-super-Mare.

Meanwhile, The Shots have signed Bristol Rovers’ teenage centre-back Dan Ellison, who impressed with Chippenham Town last season, on a one-month loan deal.

Key Players…

Aldershot Town – Joshua Barrett

The man with the finest surname in all the land is the scorer of the Shots’ only goal of September so far, he opened the scoring after 29 minutes against Boston United a couple of weeks ago.

He wasn’t involved against Barnet on Tuesday night, but with important players missing, Barrett might need to be a creative force, particularly down the visitors’ left hand side – against a Glovers right hand side, which might well be missing Michael Smith.

Yeovil Town – Jordan Young

The Glovers need goals. On Tuesday night, only two shots on target were recorded, one of those came from the boot of Jordan Young.

Young already has one goal to his name this season (away at Boston), but a second would do wonders for … well, everyone to be honest.

We know he has the quality to dip the shoulder, cut inside and shoot and equally he’ll be vital at creating chances for others too.

There will be changes to the Shots’ defence and it might be a moment of magic, or a guilt edged opportunity to produce some quality that gets Huish Park rocking, sounds like a job for Jordan Young.

Jordan Young – Pic Gary Brown

That’s what he said…

Aldershot boss Tommy Widdrington said on Thursday: “We will be approaching the next game [vs Yeovil] in the same way we have the last two games, with a group of players that I think can win a football match.

“[Yeovil are] a big football club, a good manager who has been around the block and knows the division inside out, there isn’t an easy game in this division trust me, I don’t know where they are in the league, but ultimately, they’re a team I don’t expect to be at the wrong end of the table at the business end”

Mark Cooper on the other hand is expecting a tough contest against the side managed by the former Bristol Rovers’ caretaker manager.

Cooper said: “They were a whisker off the play-offs last year and if the National League put them up when Gateshead dropped out, they would have been in the play-offs. They have some good players, staff and manager who know what they are doing. Tommy’s team will be on the front foot and trying to get after us, they will be tactically sound and we are expecting a tough game. No-one is going to give you three points which we have done in every game except that Solihull game. If we keep playing with that attitude and enthusiasm we will be fine.“

You can read all the good stuff from Mark Cooper’s Pre Match Presser – HERE

We’ve met before…

The last meeting between these two teams was at the back end of the 2022/23 season (apologies to anyone who had removed that from their memories), a 1-1 draw at their place, goals from Tyler Cordner and Callum Harriott (again, apologies).

The last time we met at Huish Park however, wasn’t a draw – it was a 2-0 Aldershot win – Giles Phillips and Tommy Willard on the score sheet – thankfully none of those four players will be at Huish Park on Saturday.

August 2021 was the last time we beat Aldershot, Joe Quigley was at the double on that occasion in a 2-1 win.

Don’t I know You..?

Does the name Christian Maghoma mean anything to you Yeovil fans? The Congolese defender joined Yeovil in the 2015/16 season from Tottenham on loan and proceeded to play… *checks notes* ZERO minutes in Green and White. 

No, really, he did join us – really… 

Aldershot also have Cameron “son of” Hargreaves, who never did play for us, but you know.

Also, David Smalley their goalkeeper coach is listed on the Aldershot staff page as having played professionally for the Glovers, so now you know. 

Who’s been naughty….

Aldershot have two players missing, Theo Wriddrington picked up his fifth yellow of the season on Tuesday so sits out and prevents us from from having the Father-Son-Derby of Wriddringtons v Coopers. Selfish.

He had played nearly every minute of every game until then and will be a big loss in midfield, as will defender Aaron Jones who saw a straight red card on Tuesday night – he’s got three games to think about how naughty he’s been. 

For Yeovil, Charlie Cooper is on four yellow cards, he stands to miss a game if he picks up one more.

I want to get involved….

Great, you can.

Go to Huish Park – Mark Cooper has said he wants to get the home fans going again – that means YOU!
Tickets Available HERE

Can’t go? Listen
Our man Ian Perkins is front and centre for the game on BBC Somerset. 

Want independant news, views and reaction all in one place?
Your MULTI-TIME Award nominated Gloverscast will have you covered on Monday morning. 

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Back to Huish Park we go this Saturday and the man charged with keeping tabs on Yeovil Town vs Aldershot Town is Robert Massey-Ellis.

Mr Massey-Ellis comes from an officiating family, his wife, Sian Massey-Ellis has officiated in all match day roles at the highest levels across the men’s and women’s games.

Do you think they talk about refereeing at the Sunday dinner table and hand out household yellow cards if the he doesn’t do the washing up properly or she doesn’t put the bin out on the right day? No, probably not.

Anyway, enough of that, Rob Massey-Ellis has refereed two National League games so far this season, both at ‘W’ teams; Wealdstone and Woking dishing out seven yellows across the two.

He also took charge of a feisty Premier League 2 game between Arsenal and Aston Villa with TWO players sent off for violent conduct… don’t be bringing any of that shenanigans to the National League Cup, will you lads!?

In terms of Yeovil fixtures, he’s only refereed us twice – both at Huish Park.

A 0-0 draw with Maidenhead in the 2022/23 season, where Messrs Bevan, Reckord and Oluwabori were booked, and the season before that a 1-1 with Dover Athletic with Adi Yussuf the only Glovers’ goal scorer and only Glover in the book, as well. – We’ve seen it back and we’re still not sure he touches’ the ball whipped in by Jordan Barnett…

The main talking point though was a late incident where Tom Knowles suffered a concussion after – what can only be described as a WWE-Style Power Slam by Danny Collenge – check the highlights out below and let us know what you think? Darren Sarll called the Dover defender “Hulk Hogan” after the game and was stunned there wasn’t a red-card issued!

 

Rob Massey-Ellis explains to Alex Bradley why he’s not going to send off Hulk Hogan for his body slam on Tom Knowles.

 

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We know there’s a couple of home games coming up, but we also know a large number of travelling Yeovil Town fans like to think ahead on their away days.

So, you might be pleased to know that tickets for our game at Wealdstone are now on sale and they are cheaper when bought in advance.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE

The game is currently scheduled for Saturday 19th October and the prices are as follows.

Adult – £18

Concessions– £13

“Next Gen” (or 19-23 year olds).– £11

U19s (or Next-Next Gen, I suppose?) – £7

Please note, there are different tickets for standing or seating, so please take note of which ones you are buying if buying ahead of time.

Right, let’s do the Terms and Conditions bit… this comes directly from Wealdstone FC.

Away supporters have been allocated the west end of the stadium; a total of 1,025 tickets which includes 369 unallocated seats in the Modu Stand and a mix of covered and uncovered terracing.

Away supporters please follow the instructions of the stewards who will direct you to the away end.

If you require a seat, please book a Seating ticket but please note that seats are unallocated. 

Concession Tickets

Available for those aged 65+ and for mature Students (ID Required). For younger students, it is cheaper to purchase a 19-23 or an under 19s ticket. 

Disabled supporters are also eligible to purchase a Concession Ticket. If a ticket is required for a Carer, please email tickets@wealdstonefc.com with your order number and one will be issued free of charge. 

If you are a current Season Ticket holder for a Premier League, or English Football League club you can gain admission to a Stones home National League match for just £13 if purchased online – your Season Ticket must be presented with your match ticket at the turnstile. 

Similarly, if you are member of the Armed Services or a paid staff member in the NHS, Police Force, Fire Service and Ambulance Service, you can gain entry to a Wealdstone FC National League game for £13 if your ticket is purchased online – your ID must be presented with your match ticket at the turnstile.

Next Gen 19-23 year olds and under 19s tickets

We are pleased to be able to offer significant discounts for 19-23 year olds via our Next Generation ticket offer and to under 19s. However, please note that ID will be required at the turnstile along with your ticket to demonstrate you are eligible.

Social Club/Bar

The Vale Social Club will be open before the game for both sets of supporters. Due to segregation, only Wealdstone fans will have access at half time. Both sets of fans are welcome after the game. 

Car Parking

Car parking on match days at Grosvenor Vale is currently limited to players, management and club officials only. There is limited street parking close to the stadium and supporters are asked to park courteously and not block or overhang driveways of residents.

We recommend that supporters travel to Grosvenor Vale via public transport as the club is remarkably well served by tube, train and bus routes.

Refreshments/Food

Hot and cold food and drinks will be available to purchase outside the ground and inside the ground in both home and away sections.

On the gate prices

Buying your ticket online in advance is the cheapest way of purchasing on a match by match basis. Tickets are available at The Vale on match days, either via the Ticket Office outside the turnstiles or on the gates themselves. However, these prices are:

  1. £20 Adult 
  2. £15 Concession
  3. £13 Next Gen 19-23 year olds
  4. £8 Under 19s

Got all that? Brilliant. Up the Glovers! 

 

 

 

 

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Yeovil Town drew 0-0 with Sutton on Tuesday night, one ‘nil’ was good, one ‘nil’ – not so much.

But, the good ‘nil’ got Morgan Williams a place in the Team of the Midweek, because, who doesn’t love a cleano?

Great work, Morgan!

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Ollie Wright earned the plaudits for a fine performance between the sticks as Yeovil drew 0-0 with Sutton United on Tuesday night, after the game he spoke to BBC Somerset’s Ian Randall:

Q: A busy night for you, particularly in the second half, was it good to get a clean sheet out of it?

A: Yeah, the back four and myself did our job tonight which is the main thing, I’m happy with the clean sheet.

Q: You made the save in the first half, from the free kick [from Lewis Simper] there was a similar one in the second half and you put an extra player in the wall, was that deliberate?

A: Yeah, the main focus there was to protect the goal and the rest will take care of itself, which we felt like we had to do and it worked.

Q: Which of the saves, looking back do you think is the most important?

A: I think all of them were important saves, particularly in the second half and the one I tipped onto the post, if that went in the game would have changed. Every save is an important save.

Q: That shot came from a fair way out and we said on commentary it may have just died on you a bit.

A: … and it came through a body as well, I think it came through Morgan Williams so it was hard to see and it had a bit of swazz on it as well, so I just did enough to tip it onto the post.

Q: They had a few corners too, lots of jostling bodies in and around you, you’re a tall lad and you’ve got to stand up for yourself haven’t you?

A: I think crosses are a strength of mine and I think I didn’t really show it, I got away with one of them, but I just need to keep being positive and keep coming for them because I enjoy doing it.

Ollie Wright did superbly to turn a first half free-kick from Lewis Simper over the bar.

Q: Who are the talkers in front of you who keep giving you the information?

A: I think everyone gives me information, even at the top of the pitch like Frank [Nouble], but Morgan and Jake Wannell have been brilliant to me so far, both of them have been good. We’ve got a good little relationship going.

Q: After Saturday, disappointing to lose a 0-0 situation late in the game, is it good tonight to get the clean sheet to give you a bit of bounce into Aldershot?

A: Yeah, like I said, we did our job, I think we need to focus on scoring goals now, so hopefully on Saturday we can go and get the three points.

Q: Equally, even in points in the game in which were quite quiet, you’ve still got to keep your concentration.

A: That’s one of the hardest things about being a goalkeeper, you have to be switched on for the full 100 minutes, so it’s tough, but that’s part of being a goalkeeper.

Q: How much do Southampton keep in touch with you when you’re out on loan like this?

A: They come and watch my games, they’ve watched most of my games, I stay in contact with my goalie coach, me and him are really close, he’s worked with me for years now, so they’ve been really good to me.

Q: Do you find the jump from National League South to National League a big one?

A: I think this is a massive jump, I think it’s one of the biggest jumps in the football pyramid for me personally, I know I haven’t played in the League yet but compared to the National League South it’s a huge difference, with the tempo, the players and the physicality, so yeah, that’s what I’ve noticed. 

Q: Overall, happy with your performance tonight?

A: Definitely, I got the clean sheet, I’ve done my job. It’s all about staying solid. 

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Yeovil Town Women have been handed a home tie over Southampton FC Women in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup 3rd Qualifying Round.

The first thing to note, this is NOT the Women’s team associated with men’s team currently towards the bottom of the Men’s Premier League, but a different one -not the Saints, but the Sirens. 

The Glovers overcame Pucklechurch on penalties at the weekend to reach this round.

Southampton are currently bottom of the Women’s National League – South West Division One having played three and lost three so far this campaign.

The tie is scheduled to take place on Sunday 13th October at Alvington.