Gloverscast #458 – “Has eyes. Has brain. Check”
Ben’s back to chat about the week and preview Southend United with Ian and Dave.
Ben’s back to chat about the week and preview Southend United with Ian and Dave.
Yeovil Town were spirited in defeat against Scunthorpe United on Saturday and despite losing the game, one or two players did show their quality.
Your Man of the Match on the day was Port Vale loanee James Plant, the winger testing the ‘keeper with a cracking effort in the first half and tried to pull the strings to get the Glovers back into the game.
Jed Ward was second in the voting – meaning he makes the mythical podium for a 14th time this season! Harvey Greenslade was back in third.
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESPONSES | 1ST (Votes / Percent) | 2ND (Votes / Percent) | 3RD (Votes / Percent) |
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| August | |||||
| 09.08.2025 | HARTLEPOOL (Home, 0-0 draw) | 172 | JED WARD (52 / 32.4%) | Morgan Williams (44 / 25.6%) | Jake Wannell (22 / 12.8%) |
| 16.08.2025 | FOREST GREEN (Away, 2-0 loss) | 87 | JED WARD (39 / 44.8%) | Byron Pendleton (16 / 18.4%) | Morgan Williams (11 / 12.6%) |
| 20.08.2025 | BRACKLEY TOWN (Home, 2-1 win) | 153 | JED WARD (89 / 58.2%) | Josh Sims (23 / 15%) | Tahvon Campbell (14 / 9.2%) |
| 23.08.2025 | BRAINTREE TOWN (Away, 1-0 loss) | 71 | JED WARD (29 / 40.8%) | Josh Sims (15 / 21.1%) | James Plant (7 / 9.9%) |
| 25.08.2025 | GATESHEAD (Home, 4-3 loss) | 174 | HARVEY GREENSLADE (65 / 37.4%) | Junior Morias (59 / 33.9%) | Josh Sims (23 / 13.2%) |
| 30.08.2025 | HALIFAX (Away, 3-2 loss) | 93 | JOSH SIMS (36 / 38.7%) | Harvey Greenslade (29 / 31.2%) | Junior Morias (13 / 14%) |
| AUGUST PLAYER OF THE MONTH | 🥇 JED WARD (12 PTS, 3 MOTM) | 🥈 JOSH SIMS (8 PTS, 1 MOTM) | 🥉 HARVEY GREENSLADE (5 PTS, 1 MOTM) |
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| 02.09.2025 | SOLIHULL M (Away, 1-0 win) | 98 | JUNIOR MORIAS (28 / 28.3%) | Luke McCormick (24 / 24.2%) | Jed Ward (15 / 15.2%) |
| 06.09.2025 | YORK CITY (Home, 3-1 loss) | 108 | JOSH SIMS (48 / 44.4%) | Luke McCormick (33 / 30.6%) | Jed Ward (7 / 6.5%) |
| 13.09.2025 | WOKING (Home, 1-0 win) | 127 | LUKE MCCORMICK (47 / 37%) | Kyle Ferguson (37 / 29.1%) | Harvey Greenslade (11 / 8.7%) |
| 20.09.2025 | TAMWORTH (Away, 1-0 loss) | 62 | JED WARD (17 / 27.4%) | Kyle Ferguson (10 / 16.1%) | Josh Sims (7 / 11.3%) |
| 24.09.2025 | ALDERSHOT (Away, 4-1 win) | 94 | ANDREW OLUWABORI (36 / 38.3%) | Tahvon Campbell (25 / 26.6%) | Luke McCormick (10 / 10.6%) |
| 27.09.2025 | ALTRINCHAM (Home, 1-0 win) | 154 | ANDREW OLUWABORI (51 / 33.1%) | Jed Ward (37 / 24%) | Morgan Williams (18 / 11.7%) |
| 30.09.2025 | SUTTON UTD (Away 2-1 win) | 119 | JOSH SIMS (88 / 73.9%) | Andrew Oluwabori (20 / 16.8%) | Jed Ward (6 / 5%) |
| SEPTEMBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH | 🥇 ANDREW OLUWABORI (8 PTS / 2 MOTM) | 🥈 JED WARD (8 PTS / 1 MOTM) | 🥉 JOSH SIMS (7 PTS / 2 MOTM) |
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| 04.10.2025 | BOREHAM WOOD (Home - 0-3 loss) | 87 | JED WARD (61 / 70.1%) | Harvey Greenslade (10 / 11.5%) | Kyle Ferguson (5 / 5.7%) |
| 11.10.2025 | HEMEL HEMPSTEAD (Away 2-1 loss) | 44 | HARVEY GREENSLADE (18 / 40.9%) | Jed Ward (10 / 22%) | Byron Pendleton (6 / 13.6%) |
| 18.10.2025 | ROCHDALE (Away 3-0 loss) | 49 | JED WARD (17 / 34.7%) | Harvey Greenslade (10 / 20.4%) | Kyle Ferguson (5 / 10.2%) |
| 25.10.2025 | CARLISLE (Home 1-1 draw) | 140 | Max Jolliffe (60 / 42.9% | Harvey Greenslade (16 / 11.4%) | George Nurse (13 / 9.3%) |
| OCTOBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH | 🥇 HARVEY GREENSLADE (9 PTS / 1 MOTM) | 🥈 JED WARD (8 PTS / 1 MOTM) | 🥉 MAX JOLLIFFE (3 PTS / 1 MOTM) |
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| 04.11.2025 | WEALDSTONE (Home 0-2 loss) | 67 | LUKE MCCORMICK (13 / 19.4%) | Jed Ward (12 / 17.9%) | Aaron Jarvis (9 / 13.4%) |
| 08.11.2025 | SCUNTHORPE (Away 0-1 loss) | 46 | JAMES PLANT (15 / 32.6%) | Jed Ward (12 / 26.1%) | Harvey Greenslade (10 / 21.7%) |
| 15.11.2015 | SOUTHEND (Home) |
A familiar face will take charge of the Glovers this weekend as we welcome Southend United to Huish Park.
Scott Jackson is predominantly an EFL official these days, taking charge of a dozen or so games above the National League level this campaign.
In 14 appearances this season, he’s dished out 48 yellows and two reds.
We’ve seen him a fair few times at Huish Park, in fact, this weekend’s game will take him to 10 Glovers games officiated in his career across league and National Cup – the joint most alongside Woking, Wealdstone and Maidenhead, but it’s actually slightly more than that, as he also took charge of the Somerset Men’s Premier Cup final win over Bath City a couple of years ago.
We last had Mr Jackson in charge back in the 2022/23 season, in a home 0-0 draw with Wealdstone, Owen Bevan was sent off on that day for a rather … robust… challenge, no real arguments from us.
However, roll back the calendar to Boxing Day of 2021, he took charge of a disastrous 3-0 defeat to Torquay United, he sent off Sonny Blu Lo-Everton and then, after the final whistle, also gave Grant Smith his marching orders, which would mean he would miss the New Years’ game against Torquay and, the FA Cup clash against Bournemouth – so basically, Jackson is at fault for the whole ‘Dillon Barnes thing’ (well, ok, not quite).
Beyond that, he was in charge when Rhys Murphy scored a hat-trick to put the claret and blue Seagull Botherers in their place earlier that season, and also when we won 3-1 in home ties against Barnet and Kings Lynn – overall, we have a rather good record in games that Mr Jackson has officiated.
Mr Jackson will be assisted by Ryan Saward and Ivan Stankovic with Neil Pratt marshalling the dugouts.

Yeovil Town FC (First Team) v Southend United FC (First Team)
National League – Premier
Referee: Jackson, Scott
Assistant Referee: Saward, Ryan
Assistant Referee: Stankovic, Ivan
Fourth Official: Pratt, Neil
Yeovil Town have announced the signing of young Watford midfielder Leo Rameriz-Espain on a short term loan.
The 19-year old joins the Glovers on a deal until the end of January, 2026.
He’s been with the Hornets since the age of 10, and has worked his way through the ranks.
An FA Youth Cup semi final run was rewarded with two appearances for the first team in the 2024/25 Carabao Cup, coming off the bench in wins against Plymouth and MK Dons.
Predominantly a central midfielder, he will create competition with the likes of Max Jolliffe, Luke McCormick and Brett McGavin.
He’ll wear the number 28 shirt during his stay and will be available for selection this weekend.
Tickets are now on sale for any Yeovil Town fans making the short trip up to Hartlepool in early December.
The game is on Saturday 6th of December – kicking off at 3pm
Once you’ve selected the Glovers’ fixture from the matches on offer, click the “Choose a Seat” box and you’ll be presented with the following image
Then, select the red bar on the left, that’s the away stand and you’ll be presented with a number of options – too many to really list, so here’s a screen grab.
There are also hospitality options open to away fans on that same link.
It’s fairly simple from here, add the ticket required to the basket and check out – including a lovely little £1.50 booking fee, because of course.
You can also buy parking vouchers to use on the day too, they can be found under the “General Admission and Match Day Add Ons” tab and cost £5 eaach.
Here is the information that Hartlepool give regarding away supporters travelling to Victoria Park.
If you’re planning a trip to The Prestige Group Stadium as an away fan to support your team, then here is some information that may be of use to you.
The Hartlepool Cable Services Stand
Away supporters are situated in the Hartlepool Cable Services Stand (also known as the Rink End). This is an unallocated, all-seated stand that has a maximum capacity 760. There is no terraced area available for away supporters. There is space for 7 wheelchair users (plus carers) within the stand. Wheelchair entry for away fans is on the West Stand through the car park (Acland Homes Stand side)
The stand is located on Clarence Road and the turnstiles are adjacent to the main office building, ticket office and shop.
To ease congestion on busy games, fans may be allocated seating on arrival by stewards as they arrive into the stand and we appreciate your cooperation in this matter.
Tickets
Tickets are charged at the below prices:
*Ambulant/wheelchair disabled fans pay their relevant age category and are entitled to a free companion ticket if in receipt of medium/high rate DLA or enhanced rate PIP (relevant paperwork must be produced at the time of purchase). Supporters who do not have any of the above but feel they do require a carer ticket are advised to contact the ticket office to discuss their personal case further.
*Under 14s will not be allowed entry to The Prestige Group Stadium without an adult.
*Tickets are issued electronically as standard. There will be a £2 additional charge for paper tickets (including postage) and this should be chosen as your delivery method at checkout.
Tickets can be purchased online and will go on sale in advance of the game. For high demand games, tickets may be sent to your Club to sell, and information about this will be released via their own website and social media channels.
The Club Ticket Office is open from 10am to kick-off on a matchday (12pm on night games).
Please be advised that we may ask for ID for concessions when they reach the turnstiles. It’s not always easy to gauge how old somebody is, so if you are stopped please don’t take offence and be prepared if you look older/younger than your age. We will always ask for Student and Veteran ID so please make sure you carry this with you.
If you are unable to provide the relevant ID when stopped you may be required to pay adult price.
Under 5s can attend for free when accompanied by a full paying adult but they will require a ticket so please ensure you order this along with the rest of your party.
Turnstiles will open 1 1/2 hours before kick off.
You can contact the Ticket Office on 01429 272584 (option 2) or email tickets@hartlepoolunited.co.uk.
Food & Drink
We have a catering outlet inside the away end at The Prestige Group Stadium that serves a selection of hot and cold snacks – including our famous foot-long hotdogs.
We also have a bar facility in the away stand.
Please note that these facilities are CARD only.
Away fans are welcome to enjoy a pre-match drink in The Centenary Suite located on Clarence Road.
Match Programmes
The Pools Programme is our popular Matchday Programme and it is available for sale digitally on the day of a game priced at £3 via our Club Shop website. A hard copy will also be available to purchase from our Club Shop and bars on matchday.
Club Shop
If you would like a memento from your trip to Hartlepool we stock a range of pin badges, keyrings and other accessorise which are available to purchase online or from our Club shop which is next to the entrance to the away stand.
Directions
Sat Nav: TS24 8BZ.
What 3 Words: //w3w.co/statue.trade.ozone
Parking at the ground is limited and bookable in advance online using the ‘General Admission and Matchday Add-Ons’ option when purchasing tickets.
There is also limited street parking around the ground and pay and display car parks at the transport interchange and Middleton Grange Shopping Centre which are a short walk away. Parking in some town centre car parks is free for the first 3 hours so it’s worth the walk if you are able.
There is blue badge parking on Clarence Road directly outside the main offices although this is first come, first served and cannot be reserved.
We are close to the transport interchange for train journeys and also regular buses run into the town centre and Hartlepool Marina.
For full details of how to get here: How To Get Here – Hartlepool United
Supporters coaches are allocated parking on Clarence Road outside the away turnstiles.
Please note: Clarence Road is closed off to general traffic 2 hours prior to kick off. For car park and disabled spaces please use North entrance (Middleton Road)
Contact Us
If you are an away supporter planning a trip to Victoria Park and have a question that we haven’t answered here, get in touch with us at the Club on 01429 272 584 (option 9) or email supporterliasion@hartlepoolunited.co.uk
Our Supporter Liaison Officer/Disability Liaison Officer is Sarah Rowntree and is contactable on the above email address.
Yeovil Town Women continued their perfect start to the league season, as they beat Feniton 1-0 on Sunday, in a well-fought contest.
Following their gritty 2-1 win over Weston Super Mare in the previous week, Jodi Cornwall found herself on the scoresheet once again to give Yeovil all three points.
In a first half in which chances were limited, the Glovers were the brighter of the two sides. Becky Miles and Lily Simmons combined well on multiple occasions throughout the half but to no avail.
Yeovil continued to probe in the latter stages of the first period and were rewarded with the lead on the stroke of half time. The Glovers’ regular midfield creator Miles took a free-kick which fell nicely for Cornwall, who made no mistake with her finish to ensure Yeovil would go in at the break one-up.
A gallant second half performance, in which chances for either team were few and far between, saw Yeovil hold out for another well-deserved three points.
The Glovers’ focus was maintained for the whole ninety minutes, with this being personified by Abbie Vernon’s defensive prowess in the final stages of the contest.
Feniton looked to counter in the 86th minute, however the attack was expertly thwarted by Vernon, to keep Yeovil’s clean sheet and 100% record intact.
Dave Court’s team find themselves top of the Shield Services Group South West Regional Womens Football League Division One South. They have scored fifteen goals after five games and conceded just one, averaging an impressive three goals per game.
The accolade of club top scorer is currently tied between Zara Hunt and Lily McNally, who have seven goals each.
Yeovil Town Women now look forward to a league cup clash away at fierce rivals W*ymouth, as they travel to the Bob Lucas Stadium in what promises to be a spectacle.
| Opposition | Kick Off | H/A | Competition | Score | Location | Scorers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | |||||||
| 07.09.2025 | Wells City FC | 14:00 | A | FA Cup | 1-6 | Wells City FC | Davenport '11, Childs '30, OG '64, McNally '70, Hunt '85 & '92 |
| 14.09.2025 | Appledore | 14:00 | H | League | 6-0 | YTCST Centre at Alvington | McNally '5, '20, '86, Hunt '53, '65, '83 |
| 21.09.2025 | Saltash Utd | 14:00 | A | FA Cup | 0-2 | Saltash United | Hunt '61, McNally '74 |
| 28.09.2025 | Feniton | 14:00 | H | League | 2-0 | YTCST Centre at Alvington | Davenport '21, Hunt '33 |
| October | |||||||
| 05.10.2025 | Winchester Flyers | 14:00 | A | FA Cup | 1-0 | Winchester FC | |
| 19.10.2025 | Wells City FC | 14:00 | H | League | 4-0 | YTCST Centre at Alvington | McNally '11, '47, Davenport '19, Miles '69 |
| November | |||||||
| 02.11.2025 | Weston-super-Mare | 14:00 | A | League | 1-2 | Optima Stadium | Simmons '10, Cornwal, '65 |
| 09.11.2025 | Feniton | 14:00 | H | League | 1-0 | YTCST Centre at Alvington | Cornwall '44 |
| 23.11.2025 | W*ymouth | 14:00 | A | Cup | Bob Lucas Stadium | ||
| 30.11.2025 | Wells City | 14:00 | A | League | Wells City FC | ||
| December | |||||||
| 07.12.2025 | Weston-super-Mare | 14:00 | H | League | YTCST Centre at Alvington | ||
| 14.12.2025 | Appledore | 14:00 | A | League | Marshford, Appledore | ||
| January | |||||||
| 11.01.2026 | W*ymouth | 14:00 | A | League | Bob Lucas Arena | ||
| 18.01.2026 | Feniton | 14:00 | A | League | Feniton Playing Fields | ||
| 25.01.2026 | W*ymouth | 14:00 | H | League | YTCST Centre at Alvington | ||
| February | |||||||
| 01.02.2026 | Weston-super-Mare | 14:00 | A | League | Optima Stadium | ||
| 08.02.2026 | Wells City | 14:00 | A | League | Wells City FC | ||
| 22.02.2026 | Wells City FC | 14:00 | H | Cup | YTCST Centre at Alvington | ||
| March | |||||||
| 01.03.2026 | W*ymouth | 14:00 | H | League | YTCST Centre at Alvington | ||
| 08.03.2026 | Appledore | 14:00 | A | League | Marshford, Appledore |
Later than planned, Ian picked the brains of Dave and Distant Glover, Alex Russell, about Saturday’s defeat at Scunthorpe United. We’ve got a new Head of Recruitment to discuss and some questions that have been percolating for 24 hours.
Yeovil Town have announced the addition of Jamie Hedges to a head of recruitment role.
Hedges, had previously worked at Bristol Rovers, King’s Lynn Town and most recently Aldershot Town where he worked with current Glovers’ boss, Richard Dryden.
In a statement on the club’s website on Monday, he said: “Absolutely delighted to be joining Yeovil. The discussions with Prabhu, Nicholas, and Stuart were exactly what I wanted to hear, and it’s a project I am fully bought into. I believe I can make a real positive impact and help get this club back where it belongs.”
He joined Rovers at the ripe old age of 23 having previously held volunteer scouting roles for the Gas.
A lifelong Rovers fan (but we wont hold that against him), he’s been credited with helping put together the FA Trophy winning side at Aldershot, which included the newest addition to the Glovers, Dan Ellison.
Hedges announced that he left the Shots in early November following their change of manager, with John Coleman joining.
He recently served a two-month ban for betting related offences and made headlines after accusing former Rovers’ manager Joey Barton of bullying.
Yeovil Town have confirmed that loanee Byron Pendleton has been recalled by his parent club, Birmingham City.
The speedy wingback made 15 appearances for the Glovers but has found game time hard to come by more recently.
Thanks for your efforts in green and white Byron.
Our resident cartoonist Alex ‘Distant Glover’ Russell gave it a day – well, at least 12 hours – before coming to his conclusion on yesterday’s 1-0 defeat at Scunthorpe United.

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