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Darren Sarll will not be the next Carlisle United manager (that is assuming he ever was going to be) after the League Two strugglers appointed ex-Bristol City boss Keith Millen.

The Yeovil Town manager was the favourite for the job with a couple of national bookmakers’ on Monday evening, and was still favourite with BetVictor and 5/1 third favourite with SkyBet this morning.

But, as we did warn that the likelihood was this was just bookies making stuff up to keep things interesting, and it appears it was exactly that.

Millen has signed an 18-month contract with the Cumbrians who are third from bottom of League Two after 14 matches.

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It has been a hit and miss start to the National League season for Woking who are ten games in without a draw.

Having picked up three impressive victories over Chesterfield, Notts County and Dagenham & Redbridge, the Cards have lost their last three matches.

That includes an exit from the FA Cup at the hands of Isthmian League Premier Division side Horsham, who played two divisions and 54 places below them.

At the weekend, the dismissal of centre-half Joe McNerney after 58 minutes of the televised match at Maidenhead United led to leaking two late goals to go down to a 3-2 defeat.

The first defeat of the three-match losing run came with a 1-0 defeat at home to league leaders, Grimsby Town.

Former Yeovil Town loanee Tahvon Campbell has been a major part of Woking’s good form.

The 24-year-old made Woking his 11th club having had two loan spells at Huish Park in the 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons, scoring twice.

But, he has managed eight goals in his first ten matches for the Cards including doubles against Eastleigh, Chesterfield and Notts County in back-to-back matches.

He’s not scored his side last brace at Notts earlier in the month and has been paired alongside the powerful Inih Effiong, who signed from Notts County in the summer.

FROM THE MANAGER

It is fair to say Woking manager Alan Dowson is a man of few words and speaking to BT Sport after the final whistle of the 3-2 defeat at Maidenhead United last weekend, he was not giving much away.

He said: “You are not going to win games if you concede three goals and we have got a bit of a problem in that area.

“So I was disappointed with us defensively, but apart from that I thought we were in control for most of the game.

“It was an improvement (from the FA Cup exit at Horsham) but if you want to be involved you have to win these games.

“But they were well organised and they put the ball in the net, so fair play to them.

“You’ve just got to put every game behind you.”

 

TEAM NEWS

Central defender Joe McNerney, who has been an ever-present since rejoining the club in the summer after six years away at Crawley Town, will be missing on Tuesday night.

He was red-carded for denying a goal-scoring opportunity just before the hour mark in the 3-2 defeat at Maidenhead United at the weekend.

The televised fixture was an eventful one for the 31-year-old who deflected a ball in to his own net for Maidenhead’s first, then equalised when he popped up at the back post and finally saw red having collided with Kane Ferdinand who was through on goal.

Striker George Oakley will also be missing having suffered a broken leg in the win over Chesterfield earlier in the month and will be out for the rest of the season.

The summer signing from Scottish football had struck an impressive partnership alongside ex-Glover Tahvon Campbell up until that point.

A FOOT IN BOTH CAMPS

Tahvon Campbell has already been mentioned in this preview.

The then-West Brom youngster had two fairly forgettable spells at the club in 2015-16 and 2016-17 seasons.

He managed a goal in each spell and that was about it to be honest.

Fellow frontman Jamar Loza is another link between the clubs. He played five times on loan from Norwich City in 2015 and returned for his third spell at Woking last season.

Rohan Ince, who made two Yeovil Town appearances in a two-month stint on loan from Chelsea in 2012, arrived from Maidenhead in the summer and is a regular in the Cards’ midfield.

In the Glovers’ squad, top-scorer Joe Quigley had two loan spells at Kingfield whilst an AFC Bournemouth player in the 2015-16 season.

However, these three are far from the only players with a foot in both camps, a few others include:

  • Josh Neufville
  • Jake Gray
  • Kieran Murtagh
  • Nathan Ralph
  • Kevin Betsy
  • Steve Thompson
  • Matt Hayfield
  • Chris Giles
  • Warren Patmore
  • Colin Fielder
  • Kevan Brown
  • Robbie Carroll
  • Richard Nugent
  • Andy Clement
  • Dave Piper
  • Steve Stott
  • Tom White
  • Shaun Donnellan
  • Jamie Pitman
  • Luke Oliver

There are probably more. If you think of any, let us know and we’ll add them to the list.

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Two national bookmakers have Yeovil Town manager Darren Sarll among the favourites at League Two side Carlisle United.

SkyBet have the Glovers’ boss as a 2/1 favourite to replace Chris Beech who was sacked with the club in the division’s relegation zone.

BetVictor are also offering 6/4 on Sarll to take over at Brunton Park, although other outlets do not have him anywhere near the running.

BetVictor are offering odds of 6/4 on Darren Sarll to be the next manager at Carlisle United.

‘Next Permanent Manager’ markets are notoriously volatile and it isn’t always based on the most reliable sources.

Other betting companies, including William Hill, don’t have Sarll listed at all with Keith Hill listed as their odds-on favourite.

A little investigative work with some of our northern contacts would suggest that this is probably little more than a couple of speculative punts from bookmakers.

What we can confirm is that manager took charge of training at Huish Park on Monday ahead of tomorrow night’s National League fixture at home to Woking.

Odds quoted in the article are correct at time of writing and subject to change.

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The Under-11s side representing the Yeovil Town Community Sports Trust were winners in their Junior Premier League fixture at the weekend.

They were in action at their counterparts from Saints Southwest.

The under-11s were the only age group representing the Trust in the JPL in action at the weekend.

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Here to chat about the 2-0 defeat at Grimsby are Coatesie, Sheridan Robins and Marcus Duncomb, both of whom were at the game.

 

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Yeovil Town Under-18s moved up to third place in the South West Counties Youth League after a 4-0 win at Paulton Rovers.

Benjani Junior, Pedro Borges, Jake Graziano and Ollie Haste were on target for the young Glovers.

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Yeovil Town went down to a 2-0 defeat at National League table-toppers Grimsby Town yesterday, stretching their run without a win to eight matches. 

Marcus Duncomb, who was on co-commentary duties for BBC Somerset at Blundell Park, gives us his Five Conclusions from the match……

Being 1-0 down away at the league leaders at half time isn’t terrible. But it was clear that change was needed in the Yeovil team. We never looked like creating any chances (which I’ll get onto later…) and with Simper, Knowles and Yussuf all on the bench, I think Darren Sarll needed to look to his bench earlier than he did. This has happened in a few games now and while I understand that we don’t have much squad depth at the moment, there were at least three players on the bench who could have influenced the game.

We were actually quite solid at the back and retained possession nicely in midfield. Yes, we conceded two goals, but one of them was a penalty and the other was in the 90th minute when we’d lumped Max Hunt up front to go all out for an equaliser. As much as Yeovil couldn’t get forward much, the team did very well to limit the chances that Grimsby created. We kept the league leaders quiet for the majority of the match which is a positive.

We never looked like scoring. I don’t know what our attacking plan is or, indeed, if there is one but we never threatened Grimsby’s defence. We had a lot of the ball in midfield but the final ball was just non-existent. We’re missing that Lawson D’Ath-esque playmaker in midfield and also midfielders who make runs into the box like Jimmy Smith and Albi Skendi. I’m aware I’m just listing previous players who we could do with now, but we really are crying out for goals and creativity from midfield.

Get him some tequila because Dale Gorman bloody loves a shot. Any time he gets the ball with in 40 yards of the goal and with some space ahead of him, the Irishman will be lining up to thump one from range. Don’t get me wrong, we need goals so please try anything! Sometimes however, we’ve worked the ball into a decent position deep in the opponent’s box and could create a clear-cut chance but he just gifts the opponent a goal kick from a pot shot.

As Sheridan said in the Five Conclusions from the W*ymouth replay – Sonny Blu Lo-Everton is a very talented footballer. He’s got great skill and frightening technique, but some games just don’t fit his style or maybe he doesn’t suit Yeovil’s style. I really want him to succeed, and I know he can, but unfortunately he got pushed off the ball a few too many times and the game just passed him by leaving him somewhat invisible.

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Goalkeeper Adam Smith in action for Yeovil Town.
Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

Former Yeovil Town Goalkeeper Adam Smith signed for Stevenage this weekend, making his debut only a few hours after putting pen to paper – he would go on to be named Man of the Match in a 0-0 draw with Leyton Orient.

Smith, who played every game during the 2020/21 season also spent time on loan at Huish Park the season before.

Speaking prior to his debut for his new club he said that his time with the Glovers had been difficult following the passing of Lee Collins.

“It was tough, a tough season with everything that happened. Obviously I played everygame which was good, but obviously the unfortunate events of the captain, a good friend kind of put a downer on the season.”

“No matter how good the season was, the overshadowed everything”

Everyone at the Gloverscast wishes Adam Smith all the best at the new club.

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Jordan Barnett
Picture courtesy of Mike Kunz.

Yeovil Town’s Jordan Barnett spoke to BBC Somerset reporter Sheridan Robins following the Glovers’ 2-0 defeat to Grimsby.

Despite the loss, and lack of fire power in front of goal, the former Notts County man said that there were plenty of positives to take from the game.

“I think we were all over them for the majority of the game, I think we should have taken our chances that we had throughout the game, and I think we’d have won the game”

“They didn’t cause us much threat, so yeah, it was an all good performance from us today I think”

Both of Grimsby’s goals had elements of luck and misfortune to them, one from the penalty spot and the second late on as the Glovers pushed for an equaliser; Barnett admits this adds to the team’s frustration.

“The first goal has killed us, obviously if that didn’t happen I think we’d have dominated the game, we’d have won that game – two sloppy goals”

Manager Darren Sarll kept faith in the majority of his side who had played a gruelling 120 minutes or more against Weymouth on Tuesday and Barnett admitted that the team felt a little tired but that it wouldn’t be an excuse.

“We are a little drained, but we go again Tuesday and hopefully get the win Tuesday night, we need the win”

The Glovers are now on a streak of eight games without a win in 90 minutes, but Barnett is sure the turn around in form is coming

“We are a young team, we are finding our way in and building a good relationship together, and I think we are playing really well and the results will come.”

 

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Yeovil Town manager Darren Sarll talks to BBC Radio Somerset

Darren Sarll spoke to BBC Somerset following the Glovers’ 2-0 defeat against Grimsby, an eighth consecutive game without a win.

“I thought we were excellent, I’ve just said to them, I dont want them to think playing well, and not winning is ok, but, when you start a game and come to good football club, like this, and you know there’s going to be a big crowd, with really clear instructions to be brave, pass the ball – they dont expect us to come and pass the ball – let’s get on the ball and pass, and I thought we were very good, I thought we were the better side in both halves”

“I thought we worked the goal more, some of our – obviously we all know we are short of a centre forward, that’s going to score or bundle things in or force things in, like  a (Rhys) Murphy type, clever with his finishing”

“I thought Charlie (Wakefield) was a threat, Joe (Quigley) looked a threat, but tired very quickly, and it was a good game for Sonny (Blu Lo-Everton) to be in for his learning, but I would say he’d have to do better next time”

Grimsby’s first goal came from the Penalty spot after a spell of sustained pressure from the hosts, it’s a goal that could have been prevented according the gaffer.

“It was four or five mistakes, the goalkeeper’s kick was one, of course and then we didn’t deal with that kick, in midfield, didn’t deal with that, and then the winger comes rolling in off the side and we switch off, but to come here and give that opportunity away – and only that opportunity away – is testament to our performance”

Despite three changes, Sarll was frustrated that the game didn’t change in the Glovers’ favour, however there was praise for the replacement’s efforts and endeavour.

“Three attacking players, not sure how any of them affected the goal… all of them have got great energy, brilliant attitude, they come on and they try their absolute best. Giles Coke comes on for Grimsby and has more Football League experience than the starting eleven – on his own”

“I was really impressed with every player’s attitude today, I was really impressed with their motivation, courage to take the ball, I like what (Jack) Robinson and (Jordan) Barnett are doing at the moment – I think they are fantastic together, but we build – but we know we have to come out all guns blazing on Tuesday (vs Woking)”

Darren Sarll also confirmed that Exeter loanee Ben Seymour was missing after a delayed result from a COVID PCR test, but said he would be available for selection on Tuesday.