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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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The National League has set up a working group to look at introducing a salary cap of £900,000 for clubs starting in the 2022-23 season.

Member clubs voted in favour of the cap at the league’s Annual General Meeting held on July 3 and set a target of bringing “a full proposal” before the board next year.

The idea of a cap was first floated last summer with a group of clubs suggesting limits of £900,00 for National League clubs and £540,000 for National League North and South sides.

In other votes, the League voted to set up a Standards/Ethics Committee which “will draw up terms of reference for the committee in consultation with all member clubs to be approved at a future general meeting,” according to a statement.

In less surprising news, the league confirmed the promotion of champions Sutton United and play-off winners Hartlepool United and accepted Southend United and Grimsby Town to make up a 23-team top division next season.

There will be only three clubs relegated to restore the division to 24 clubs for the 2022-23 campaign.

Chairman Jack Pearce, who replaced Brian Barwick who resigned at the end of the season, informed the meeting the season would “not begin without spectators or suitable grant funding.”

In his statement, Pearce added: “A contingency is also being discussed, should the season not be completed in its entirety. The League will be meeting with clubs to finalise these arrangements.  

“The League also recognises there is still disquiet from many clubs in a number of areas and the League are committed to meet with all clubs to address these issues in the very near future. “

Three directors were appointed with Richard Simkin, Commercial Director at of Stockport County and Chesterfield director Martin Thacker along with Aldershot Town chairman Shahid Azeem who was appointed for a third term.

Barnet’s Tony Kleanthous departed the board and there was no mention of Yeovil Town chairman Scott Priestnall, so one assumes he remains a board director.

 

 

 

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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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Full-back Michael Kelly, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Yeovil Town, has signed for National League rivals, Eastleigh.

The 23-year-old made 21 appearances for Darren Sarll‘s side having joined on loan from Bristol Rovers at the end of January.

He was released from the Memorial Stadium following the expiry of his contract at the end of last season.

There had been a thought that the Scotsman may return to Huish Park, however, the Glovers this week announced the signing of Jordan Barnett, another left back, following his release from Notts County.

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Liverpool midfielder Harry Kewell dived to earn a penalty which ended Yeovil Town‘s hopes of an FA Cup shock in 2004, according to former Glovers’ defender Hugo Rodrigues.

In an interview with the Gloverscast broadcast yesterday, the giant defender spoke about the moment in 77th minute of the third round tie when the Australian tumbled in the box.

Hugo told us: “When I came to Yeovil the gaffer (Gary Johnson) said to me ‘if you fall down, you must be dead’.

“If it was an English guy I don’t think he would have done that, it is your culture, you don’t dive.

“Everyone wants to see the English game and the fair way you play is a part of that, you play with loyalty to the fans and respect to the opponent.”

Of the penalty decision, he added: “In that situation, he should have gone to the referee and said it was not a penalty. It is football, it is not basketball where you can’t touch a player.”

In commentary on the televised match, Sir Trevor Brooking said of Kewell’s reaction: “I don’t think there’s a lot of challenge there, he’s thrown himself forward. I don’t like to see that, but it’s a penalty given.”

Following the tie, Kewell denied diving telling the club’s website: “If a defender touches a striker in the box it’s a penalty.”

The Premier League giants were 1-0 ahead through a goal from substitute Emile Heskey at the moment of the incident and went on to win the tie 2-0.

You can draw your own conclusion by watching the incident on Yeovil Town’s YouTube channel, with the incident happening at 75 minutes and 40 seconds.

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A new shirt sponsor for Yeovil Town has been confirmed and will be announced next week, the club’s chairman Scott Priestnall has confirmed.

In a series of posts responding to questions from supporters on his Twitter account, he said the sponsor “will be agreed this week.”

 

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Yeovil Town chairman Scott Priestnall has confirmed he has been “approached by a group to buy the club.”

In a lengthy series of posts on his Twitter account, he also confirmed that he was been speaking with “various people” about investing in the club and land around Huish Park.

The tweets followed questions from supporters about the creation of a new business, Max Mae Limited, at registered at the stadium.

In other tweets, the chairman told supporters the new business was not linked to his plans club the club – see here.

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Yeovil Town chairman Scott Priestnall has insisted a business  specialising in “development of building projects” he has set up at Huish Park has no connection to plans for the club.

In a tweet, the owner insisted Max Mae Limited, which was incorporated on June 28 with a registered address at Huish Park, “has nothing to do with Yeovil” and said he was “in advanced discussions with investment partners.”

In a series of tweets responding to fans’ comments, the chairman insisted “the club is not folding, we’ve come through a very tough period (with) almost no revenue for a year.
He said the decision to close a correspondence address he held in London and register businesses at Huish Park has been done as it was “convenient” and insisted Jed McCrory had no connection with the club.
The chairman added:  “However, there are those that again (wish) to (bring) Jed McCrory into this, not sure what he’s done to deserve this (to be honest).”

In a statement of incorporation published in the filings, it was also statement adding: “On incorporation, there will be someone who will count as a Person with Significant Control (either a registerable person or relevant legal entity (RLE)) in relation to the company.”

Replying to supporters on Twitter, club director Glenn Collis insisted he had the club’s best interests at heart.

https://twitter.com/gcollisytfc/status/1409574928135995395?s=21

In response, the Glovers Trust issued a statement saying: “We acknowledge the recent developments of the creation of a new company at Huish Park by Scott Priestnall and Jed McCrory.
“We urge the owner of the club to provide supporters of Yeovil Town FC with some clarity as to his future plans.”

In his last public statement in February, Priestnall described McCrory as “a friend who has offered to introduce a potential investor”, adding: “I will also confirm, although it has been incorrectly reported that I have been introduced to a potential takeover through Jed McCrory, Jed has introduced a potential investor who is known to some supporters, although I haven’t actually spoken with them yet or received evidence of funds.

“For some reason, there are a few on social media that want to keep dragging Jed into takeover/ownership talks.  Jed is a friend who has offered to introduce a potential investor.”

In May, South Somerset District Council confirmed its offer to purchase Huish Park and surrounding land from the club and lease it back remained on the table.

In a statement, the council said: “The council’s offer remains available if the owners wish to take it up at the end of this period. Ultimately, the final decision and timing sits with the owners, therefore the council cannot provide any more detail at this time.”

So what does this all mean? It would seem that the chairman and Mr McCrory have taken an interest in “the development of building projects” – where exactly the projects they are interested in would be a question for them.

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Jordan Barnett has become the latest defensive addition to Yeovil Town’s squad after the left-back joined on a permanent contract.

The 21-year-old, who scored a sensational goal for Notts County against the Glovers’ back in March, was one of six players released from our National League rivals at the end of last season.

He has also operated further forward and in a central midfield role for Notts County and Oldham Athletic and fills a void left by the departures of Carl Dickinson and Michael Kelly, who both played on the left side of defence last season.

Jordan’s early career saw him flit between professional and non-League having started in the academies at both Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley before he was released at 15.

Jordan Barnett during his time with Oldham Athletic.

He dropped down to Northern Counties East League side Penistone Church where he impressed enough to be picked up by Premier League Burnley and then Barnsley but after two years in the professional game he was back in non-League this time with Pontefract Colleries.

He spent a couple of months there before Oldham Athletic gave him his first taste of League action signing for them in September 2002.

He ended up making 24 appearances in all competitions for the League Two side up until mid-January this year when his contract expired and he was picked up by Notts County to support their promotion push.

Jordan turned out 13 times for Notts including as a substitute in the National League play-off semi-final defeat to Torquay United earlier this month.

Welcome to Huish Park, Jordan!