It’s time for a bumper Easter edition of the Loan Watch, strap in, there’s lots to get through.
Let’s start in the National League South, where Torquay are one of SIX, yes, SIX teams who can still win the league with a single game to go, bonkers.,
Jordan Thomas started both of their Easter weekend games against high flying Truro and low lying W*ymouth, the Gulls won them both.
On the other hand, Will Buse had a less enjoyable time for The Terras.
Firstly, on Friday, our claret and blue friends gave up a 2-0 lead against Salisbury, before getting a pasting from Torquay on Monday. That said, Buse didn’t do much wrong.
61’| Buse makes another incredible save!
Well played, Will🧤
💜2-1🤍 #TerrasTogether
— Weymouth FC (@theterras) April 18, 2025
Into the regional league now and as the headline suggests, Sherborne and Yeovil have continued their relationship with plenty of minutes for plenty of young Glovers across plenty of games.
The Zebras played on, Sat 12th, Mon 14th, Weds 16th and Saturday 19th since the last update, a bonkers final week.
All of Joe Crisp, Ollie Hughes, Corey Koerner, Jaydon Biss & Blake Watts got time both from the start and the bench, plenty of moments to highlight, but I’ll pick out Blake Watts getting MOTM in one of the game, here’s a picture of the 17-year old being presented with a bottle of (Non alcoholic – honest, guv’) bubbly.,
Tonight’s man of the match vs @Lavvyfc was 17 year old @Blake_watts07 presented with his award by Vice Chairman Paz #Zebras #COYZ @WessexLeague @swsportsnews @Abbey_104 @sherbornetimes @NonLeagueCrowd @SherborneTownCl @ytfcacademy @gloverscast @YTFC pic.twitter.com/dX2zcrzaLN
— Sherborne Town FC (@SherborneTownFC) April 16, 2025
After the final game of the season at the weekend, Sherborne Town 1st Team Manager Neil Waddleton told the Gloverscast:
“I truly value my relationship with Matt Percival at YTFC. Together we have created a pathway at Sherborne Town for young lads at YTFC to develop and gain valuable experiences within the game. The lads we have had this year have been fantastic. They have shown great aptitude and attitude. Their development is visible and they have been a great for us at Sherborne Town. We are looking forward to many of them returning to preseason and going again”.
Thanks to the players and coaching staff for their efforts this season, along with all our helpers and supporters.
Have a great break!#tangerinearmy 🍊🍊🍊@swsportsnews pic.twitter.com/oiQyEJTngL— Wellington AFC (@Wellington_AFC) April 21, 2025
Over at Bridport, Sol Padmore and George Geraghty were both in their first team squad for a 4-2 win over Axminster on Good Friday to wrap up their league campaign.
Padmore has been involved pretty much the entire season, whilst Geraghty’s goals for the U18s has seen his progression into the first team come as the campaign grew on.
Moss Jackson-Collis, just a 17-year old, was used from the bench as Shaftesbury and Larkhall played out a draw, which was enough to secure them both safety in that division.
And that’s just about it, there have been so many cool moments of young players getting out on deals and playing locally, many of the regional divisions are now finished with the National League South duo still with work to do.
I hope you’ve enjoyed reading these updates, they’re not always easy to put together, so I’d like to say thanks to the people that have helped along the way, including Daniel Shore, John Hallett and Sam Bowers who have sent information, and line ups and to those who have allowed us to use images of the lads in action.