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The minutes of the latest meeting of the Yeovil Town Supporters’ Alliance Group have shown further investment in security at Huish Park.

The meeting, held at the stadium on September 25th, show the club’s new Operations manager Keith Weston spoke to supporters’ groups about the investment and confirmed there had been “some club bans“.

In a response to a question from Glovers’ Trust chairman Roger Pipe at the meeting, the minutes show Mr Weston reported: “KW explained that there were no issues. He works closely with the police. There has been a lot of investment in security at the stadium including face recognition, some club bans, access control systems installed and bollards have been placed in various areas.”

In his opening remarks to the meeting, the chairman explained: “….that he acquired the club on 12 May and in 4 months had set up the fan zone, decorated Huish Park and sorted the finances. We have had the highest attendances in the league, both home and away, and the number of season tickets sold is up on previous seasons.”

Asked by Roger Pipe whether attendances had influenced budgeting, the minutes show: “MH replied that they had not. Cup games are a bonus.”

The owner also confirmed increased sales in the tea bars: “Card payment has been introduced and there is less wastage on hot food.”

Keith Weston also told the meeting the club was “looking at introducing new deals and Sunday lunches” having taken on a chef.

The minutes show: “The club is looking at growing hospitality events such as Xmas parties, weddings, conferences and meetings. The marquee will have a bar and there will be a catering unit on leaving the ground behind the Screwfix stand. New licencing procedures are being put in place.”

In a sign of the positive state of the club, questions about its financial stability and the ownership of the stadium by Somerset Council were limited.

Chairman Martin Hellier had led an overhaul of the club’s stadium since taking over in May.
Picture courtesy of Iain Morland.

The investment is the latest in a series of improvements led by owner Martin Hellier including a overhaul of the stadium and the establishment of the Ciderspace Fan Zone.

In his opening remarks to the meeting, the chairman explained: “….that he acquired the club on 12 May and in 4 months had set up the fan zone, decorated Huish Park and sorted the finances. We have had the highest attendances in the league, both home and away, and the number of season tickets sold is up on previous seasons.”

Asked by Roger Pipe whether attendances had influenced budgeting, the minutes show: “MH replied that they had not. Cup games are a bonus.”

The owner also confirmed increased sales in the tea bars: “Card payment has been introduced and there is less wastage on hot food.”

Keith Weston also told the meeting the club was “looking at introducing new deals and Sunday lunches” having taken on a chef.

The minutes show: “The club is looking at growing hospitality events such as Xmas parties, weddings, conferences and meetings. The marquee will have a bar and there will be a catering unit on leaving the ground behind the Screwfix stand. New licencing procedures are being put in place.”

In a sign of the positive state of the club, questions about its financial stability and the ownership of the stadium by Somerset Council were limited.

In the minutes, the chairman was asked if there was an progress on triggering the buy-back he holds on the land at Huish Park.

The minutes showed he “explained that he has the buy back rights and will do it when he feels it is right.”

 

The minutes of the latest Supporters’ Alliance meeting, held on September 25th, have been published by the Glovers’ Trust.

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The Glovers’ Trust has issued a statement welcoming the takeover of Yeovil Town by new owner and chairman Martin Hellier.

The group said the relief at the departure of former owner Scott Priestnall was “immeasurable” and welcomed the takeover by the local businessman with “cautious optimism“.

In a statement on Saturday morning, the new owner confirmed that the takeover included the majority shareholding previously held by Priestnall in both the club’s trading business, Yeovil Football & Athletic Club, and Yeovil Town Holdings, the company which has the exclusive buy-back on land at Huish Park.

The Glovers’ Trust said: “We cannot stress enough that any situation where Priestnall retained control or ownership of any part of the club or land would be untenable.

“The all supporters’ meeting on Thursday night was a landmark moment in the recent history of our club. It highlighted the extent of the distrust between the club and its core fan  base, and an overwhelming support for the long-term goal of supporter ownership and democratic representation inside the club.”

The Trust added that it looked forward to having a “constructive dialogue” with the chairman adding: “There is a long way to go for Mr Hellier to rebuild that trust and regain the respect of some supporters after a series of regrettable public arguments, but in the interests of the football club we believe he must be afforded the time and space to do this.”

 

The Glovers Trust statement – in full:

The Glovers’ Trust statement from Martin Hellier and the Hellier Group as a step towards safeguarding the future of Yeovil Town FC.

It is welcome news that the football club and holding company have been purchased, with the option to buy back the land at Huish Park. Hellier’s commitment to re-unifying the two companies and running the club for the “well-being and progression of our community” undoubtedly aligns with most supporters’ wishes.

Our relief at the end of Scott Priestnall’s tenure is immeasurable, and as supporters we welcome this takeover with cautious optimism. We cannot stress enough that any situation where Priestnall retained control or ownership of any part of the club or land would be untenable.

The all-supporters meeting on Thursday night was a landmark moment in the recent history of our club. It highlighted the extent of the distrust between the club and its core fan base, and an overwhelming support for the long-term goal of supporter ownership and democratic representation inside the club.

We look forward to meeting with Mr Hellier, to represent the fans and begin constructive dialogue.

There is a long way to go for Mr Hellier to rebuild that trust and regain the respect of some supporters after a series of regrettable public arguments, but in the interests of the football club we believe he must be afforded the time and space to do this.

There is only one Yeovil Town Football Club and only one supporters trust. We look forward to working with Trust members, fans and the new ownership, towards building a successful, prosperous football club that we can all be proud of.

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The following statement has been shared by the Glovers Trust ahead of the supporters meeting at Johnson Park tomorrow.

The main points are:

  • The Club have made it clear they won’t attend as the event is not at Huish Park.
    • The Club have explained to the Gloverscast that they were committed to hosting the meeting at Huish Park and agreed that it would be attended by Stuart Robins and Martyn Starnes. We also understand the Glovers Trust booked Johnson Park after waiting for a response to confirm the club would host. The club made it clear they would not attend if the meeting was not at Huish Park.
  • Members of Somerset Council will be in attendance.
  • The bar opens at 6pm and the meeting begins at 7pm.

A reminder that the supporters meeting organised by the Glovers Trust will take place tomorrow a Yeovil Sports and Social Club Johnson Park, BA21 3DY.

The meeting will be streamed on Zoom, hosted by Gloverscast. However to ensure ease of participation (as hybrid meetings pose their own challenges) we would ask supporters to attend in person, arriving in good time, if at all possible.

The social club has said they will open the bar from 18:00. The meeting will start at 19:00.

Somerset Council have been contacted and invited to send representatives to the meeting and we understand that some are due to attend. Members of the press have been invited and have indicated their attendance where possible.

Supporters clubs have been invited and we understand the majority are attending.

The Glovers Trust understand that no representative from the club will attend the meeting as the club has made it clear that on principle representatives are only prepared to attend meetings about the club that are held at Huish Park. We note that wasn’t the case in the 90s when the then Mecca Bingo hosted a supporters meeting.

Given the current state of the club and the need for clear communication we find it extraordinary that the club would use this “principle” as a means of avoiding a key meeting with supporters that they delayed for over 100 days before the SU Glovers announcement. We urge Directors of the club to reconsider and attend the meeting tomorrow. No response to our invitation has been received from Mr Priestnall.

However, we as supporters can use the meeting to join together to make our voices heard and draw up our own plan of action for the short and long term.

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The Glovers’ Trust has confirmed it will host a meeting of Yeovil Town supporters at the Yeovil Sports & Social Club at Johnson Park next Thursday.

The meeting is open to all supporters – you do not have to be a member of the Trust or any other group, just someone with an interest in the future of the club – and will take place from 7pm.

The Sports & Social Club is located on Coronation Avenue, BA21 3DY.

 

The Trust announced its intentions to host the meeting after the decision of SU Glovers to withdraw from plans to buy the majority shareholding in the club held by chairman Scott Priestnall.

It added: “Firstly, we will seek clarity from the directors regarding the current situation. Secondly, we must discuss what actions we as fans want to take next.”

The Trust added: “The Glovers Trust are disappointed to learn of SU Glovers’ decision to abandon their takeover of the club. This news, alongside the late payment of staff wages, further demonstrates the complete lack of leadership, interest and accountability from the club’s ownership. The Glovers Trust urge the remaining directors to act immediately and decisively to aid the survival of the football club.”

The Gloverscast is working with the Glovers’ Trust to live stream the meeting through Zoom which we hope to make available to any fans unable to attend and then as a podcast following the event.

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The Glovers’ Trust has published the minutes of its recent meeting with South Somerset District Council (SSDC) from February 2nd.

The minutes are as follows:

 

In attendance – SSDC

Jane Portman (Chief Executive), Robert Orrett (Commercial Property, Land and Development Manager), Councillor John Clark (Portfolio Holder – Economic Development including Commercial Strategy.

In attendance – Glovers’ Trust (GT)
Roger Pipe (Chair), Jane Haine (Board Member and Secretary), and Andrew Skirton (Member).

Reasons for purchase:

SSDC Members were made aware by Scott Priestnall of the difficult financial situation facing the club and were concerned that it would go into administration and be sold, with potentially the loss of the club completely. The Council therefore agreed to purchase the Stadium and the surrounding land for £2.8 million. This was not the amount received by the club as payments such as the release of covenants were made and deducted from that sum.

SSDC made it clear it did not feel that it was their place to influence or control where the money given to the club was to be spent but were aware that some was used to pay debts.

GT’s representatives made it clear that despite repeated requests no breakdown of how the money received has been spent or allocated has been received by the supporters.

Due Diligence
SSDC engaged independent advisers to ascertain the commercial value of the land and also undertook an evaluation of the club’s finances. No DD has been undertaken on the owner.

Rental
Yeovil Football and Athletic Club (YFAC) are obliged to pay the rent that will commence in May this year. The rental figure is 7% of the purchase price.

Buyback
The option to buy back rests exclusively with the Holding Company and extends until May 26. There are two leases one with YFAC and one with Yeovil Town Holdings Ltd ( YTH). SSDC stated that in their eyes both companies constituted Yeovil Town as they had shared interests. Both leases are linked meaning that one company picks up the obligations of the other. Failure for the club to pay the rental therefore would mean the Holding Company would be obliged to do so.

“Core land”
The area defined as the “core” i.e., that area needed to enable the club to function has changed from that set out in the Council report to members in December 2020. SSDC stated that this had been necessary to enable flexibility in the development. Potentially enabling the artificial pitch to move to the other side of the ground on land that was previously leased to the Club on a 999-year lease from SSDC. This land is subject to restrictive covenants preventing certain uses, so could be an area to relocate the artificial pitch and the two top pitches.

Development of the land previously owned by the Holding Company
SSDC stated that little had appeared to have happened since the purchase last May. It was suggested by GT that a meeting with planners to discuss and initial plan had taken place. GT does not wish to see a development up to the front and back doors. SSDC indicated that they would not influence the proposal that would be brought forward, and that proposals would be considered by the planning department.

GT expressed concern that the planning process does not offer the club sufficient protection.

The valuable option to buy back the land and the stadium rests exclusively with the Holding Company and extends to May 2026. It seems likely that Scott Priestnall will use this time to seek to gain valuable planning permission to develop the land surrounding the ground.

GT recognise that if such planning permission was achieved the value of the land could increase substantially. SSDC indicated that in such a scenario they would have no powers to influence where any of the windfall profits from any future sale of the land could be allocated. GT members expressed concerns that this could enable the owner to retain all profits without investing in the club.

GT members made it clear to SSDC that far from safeguarding the club the structure of the purchase has benefited the owner and will continue to benefit the owner.

SSDC agreed to answer any other questions put to them in writing.

 

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The Glovers Trust has called for clarity from Yeovil Town and South Somerset District Council about the future of the club and land around its Huish Park home.

In a statement issued to members on Wednesday night, the Trust has called on the club to end nearly three months of delay to hold a fans’ meeting and called on council representatives to be in attendance to answer questions.

It follows a confirmation by Councillor John Clark, Portfolio Holder of Economic Development at SSDC, that the buy-back option on the land around Huish Park lies with Yeovil Town Holdings Limited, the business controlled by chairman Scott Priestnall.

The Trust said: “We call on the club ownership to stop hiding behind the quoted ‘period of exclusivity’ with a preferred investor and to schedule as a matter of great urgency the Fans’ Forum that was promised, by the current owner, on 14th October 2022, some 89 days ago.

“The Glovers Trust fully understands that certain questions may not be able to be answered at the event but this should not be used as an excuse to hide from fan scrutiny across other areas.”

Councillor John Clark, ortfolio Holder of Economic Development at South Somerset District Council.

It was October 14th that Priestnall said “we will be setting up a meeting next month for supporters to have their voice heard and raise questions” but then on New Year’s Eve 2022 he confirmed the club had an “exclusivity agreement” in place with an unnamed group which was seeking to become majority shareholder of the club.

At that point, the chairman said: “These ongoing discussions continue to delay an announcement for the supporters meeting but a time and date will be confirmed as we approach a conclusion.”

The Trust’s statement also calls on SSDC to attend any forum – if/when it ever happens – to discuss its plans to develop Huish Park and surrounding land which it bought for £2.8m in May.

The Trust adds: “We call on SSDC to commit to attend the Fans’ Forum, once scheduled. Those who conceived and agreed the deal to purchase the land from YTFC are best placed to answer fans’ questions.

“We appreciate that the Fans’ Forum is not a Glovers Trust event and for us to invite others to an event we are not running could be seen as overstepping. We have therefore today sought a meeting with SSDC to raise further questions. We will provide a further update to our members in due course.

“Our football club is more than just land. It is more than companies registered, and accounts filed. Our club is our fans and our history. Our club is our town, and our county.”

More eagled-eye readers of this website will note this we were told that it was Yeovil Town Holdings which had the exclusive buy-back option for the land at Huish Park by Robert Orrett, Commercial Property, Land and Development Manager at SSDC, back in August – see here.

Speaking then, he said: “It is correct that Yeovil Town Holdings Limited has a four-year period during which they can buy back the whole of the YTFC freeholds that have been purchased by SSDC. In broad terms, that would reverse the purchase.

“Beyond that, there are continuing arrangements that are linked to the structure that enables consented non-core land to be sold off by SSDC, with the non-core lease surrendered, and the sale proceeds to be used to repay the capital SSDC has put in.

“These are following the approach summarised in the report and continue in the longer term. If the land sale price for the non-core land is high enough, then the rent for the core land that is left, reduces to a peppercorn and essentially the club can buy the core land back for £1.”

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Plans for development around Huish Park are expected to be available before Christmas, the minutes of the latest Supporters’ Alliance Group meeting have shown.

The minutes of the meeting held on October 13th were published on Tuesday by the Glovers’ Trust, and include a commitment from chairman Scott Priestnall that the preferred scheme will be open to public consultation before a planning application is submitted.

If you want to read the meeting minutes in full, click – here.

The chairman also told the meeting that he expects a formal application to be submitted next year.

The minutes show Mr Priestnall gave the meeting the following update: “He updated the meeting on the proposed developments during the last few months. He has been working with architects, consultancy firms and the council to produce drawings and to find out what developments are possible. The plans will go to public consultation before being submitted. There has been a lot of activity with the council during the past year. The details of the preferred scheme should be available before Christmas, but no formal application will take place this year. SP explained that he is not looking to just develop the land but to re-develop the stadium.”

When asked for further details on the proposals by Glovers’ Trust chairman Roger Pipe, the minutes show: “SP (Scott Priestnall) answered that there could be small retail establishments, with renting or leasing some buildings. There could be sports clinic and health provision. Also, player accommodation could be on site. There were no plans for office blocks or commercial premises.”

The publication of the minutes follow a series of social media exchanges between the Glovers’ Trust and the club on Monday night in response to an open letter asking questions about the planned development. The letter was drafted by the Trust and signed by other groups, including Gloverscast, and you can read more – here.

The minutes show a commitment from Mr Priestnall to making plans for the Huish Park site’s development open to public scrutiny.

Whilst the proof of pudding (or the publication of the plans for public scrutiny, at least) will be in the eating, the absence of a reference to housing development as part of the preferred scheme is positive, and the name-checked development feels like it could add to the viability of Huish Park as an operation outside matchdays.

In his closing remarks to the meeting, the chairman adds that the club needs “a long-term sustainable future.”

On the subject of the club’s finances, the minutes, Mr Priestnall reiterated that the National League is “still working” to have loans taken by clubs written off by Sport England. Yeovil Town took almost £1m in loans which are subject to “a four-year holiday period” during which no payment is necessary.

As we reported back in October, this detail was part of the chairman’s latest update to supporters. You can read more about that – here.

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The minutes of a meeting of the Yeovil Town Supporters’ Alliance have been published today.

The minutes are not yet agreed by all parties, as the Glovers’ Trust has requested an amendment to include a commitment by chairman Scott Priestnall to host an open forum for supporters which he made at the meeting on October 13th as well in a recent update he gave to fans.

For this reason, these minutes are better described as ‘draft’, but given their content seems to have caused a stir they have been published and we are pleased to re-publish them for your viewing pleasure…..


Minutes of the YTFC Alliance Meeting at Huish Park on Thursday 13 October 2022 at 13.00

Present:

  • Rich Rendall (RR) – Chairman of the Alliance/Green & White Supporters’ Club,
  • Scott Priestnall (SP) – Chairman and Owner (by Zoom)
  • Stuart Robins (SR) – Director,
  • Martyn Starnes (MS) – Chief Executive Officer,
  • James Hillier (JH) – Stadium Manager,
  • Mark Robinson (MR) – Commercial Manager,
  • Sam Collard (SC) – Media Department,
  • Roger Pipe (RP) – Chairman of the Glovers’ Trust
  • Terri Burt (TB) – Glovers’ Trust
  • Rob Newport (RN) – Cary Glovers
  • Emma Jarvis (EJ) – Commercial Assistant
  • Marilyn Cottle (MC) – Commercial Assistant/Junior Glovers

Apologies: Paul Hadlow (Green & White Supporters’ Club), Sharon Swain (Disabled Supporters’ Alliance – DSA), Simon Woodland (DSA).

RR opened the meeting and asked everyone to introduce themselves and their roles.

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved. RR spoke about the new season and remarked that the team are playing well and this needs to continue and draws to become wins. We would like to wish all the coaching and backroom staff success and our best wishes are with Marcus Stewart on the diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

RP asked about the racism incident at the York game.

JH explained that the police and the club have now closed their investigations. Supporters, stewards and officials were spoken to, but no-one heard anything. Nothing was reported on the day, it was only when the recording was shown on Monday. JH also spoke to Kick It Out for advice.

SC explained the position of the camera. The press box including BBC Somerset did not hear anything.

RP thanked the club for their investigation.

JH and MR then spoke about the impact the incident had brought on the club. The club have spoken to a number of key sponsors. SR reiterated that the club takes incidents like these very seriously, will not tolerate racism or discrimination in any form and operates a zero tolerance policy. The reputation of the club is at risk and social media comments were not helpful.

Updates from the previous meeting were discussed. RP said that communications had not improved.

JH updated the meeting on other projects. Planning for the marquee to be moved to the corner between the Screwfix and Thatcher’s stands is awaiting approval. The club are disappointed in the delay. The new scoreboard will be fitted shortly. Access control is working well. There are now Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) terminals in all areas and cards can now be used in all areas of the ground.

The new lift has been ordered and we are waiting for the installation date. The Football Foundation provided 70% of the cost, the G&WSC donated £2000, the DSA gave £2000 and £7000 was donated from the lottery department at the club.
The DSA are painting the barriers on the home terrace. We would like to thank the DSA for all their work.

RP asked why there was only going to be three sides open for the FA Cup match with Taunton.
JH said that there was a cost implication to open the Screwfix Stand. The expected crowd is 2500 and they can be accommodated in the other stands. There would be a bar behind the away terrace and the tea bars were opening early.
RP asked about the issues with entry to the Screwfix Stand for league games.
JH explained that the new scanners have now arrived and there will be 2 gates open in the future. RR asked if it could be advertised which gates are open.
RP asked why the lights were on at the Boreham Wood match.
JH said that the referee insisted that they stay on. There have been discussions in the EFL to change KO times to 1pm to conserve energy. However, this could mean teams staying overnight and problems for fans to arrive by 1pm. The club will continue to save money, but there are no plans to close the Screwfix Stand for league games.

MC explained that the Junior Glovers are no longer a separate section. All young people under 16 who purchase a season ticket receive a free shirt. We are including children more on match days. Mascots are now allowed, and we have local teams as guard of honour and flag bearers. We have introduced a penalty shootout at half time for youth teams.

SP joined the meeting by Zoom.

He updated the meeting on the proposed developments during the last few months. He has been working with architects, consultancy firms and the council to produce drawings and to find out what developments are possible. The plans will go to public consultation before being submitted. There has been a lot of activity with the council during the past year. The details of the preferred scheme should be available before Christmas, but no formal application will take place this year. SP explained that he is not looking to just develop the land but to re-develop the stadium.

RP asked for more details.

SP answered that there could be small retail establishments, with renting or leasing some buildings. There could be sports clinic and health provision. Also, player accommodation could be on site. There were no plans for office blocks or commercial premises.

SP then explained the Sport England Loans. Sport England have not requested re-imbursement. The National League have regular meetings about the loans and all clubs have a four-year holiday period and are still working to have the loans written off.

RP asked if the National League are trying to convert them to grants.

SP said that the loans are directly with the clubs. He explained the loan system and why they were brought in. He asked for the supporters to be patient.

RP invited SP and SR to the Glovers Trust AGM. SP said that he had been approached in an aggressive manner by two members of the Glovers’ Trust at the Dorking game and he would have to speak to SR before giving a response. MS also witnessed the incident and said it was out of order. SP asked if this had been dealt with by the .

RR asked if there was any more investment in the club.

SP said there is ongoing discussions but for new investors the finances have to look decent, performances on the pitch need to inspire them and the environment needs to be friendly. Protesting is having a negative effect on the club. All supporters are welcome to attend the Alliance meetings.

Discussions then took place between TB and SP regarding the take-over by Simul Sports. TB believed that they had the money and that new investors are not willing to invest because of SP.
SP confirmed that there was a contract for Simul Sports to buy the club but they didn’t sign it. He advised that if the group wanted to buy a football club then there are a few for sale, but they haven’t bought anything.

SP explained that the council deal did not stop the Simul Sports deal. RP said that some people are disenchanted with the club.
SP asked if it matters who owns the club. The important factor is to be competitive. SP will be issuing a statement of future plans. The club needs a long term sustainable future.

RR thanked SP for his update.

The meeting finished at 15:00.

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Brendon Owen has stepped down as chairman of the Glovers’ Trust, the supporters’ group has announced.

He has been replaced by Roger Pipe, who previously served as vice-chairman, with Barrie David stepping up to the second in command role.

The announcement comes just days after it was revealed Simul Sports, the group the Trust had publicly backed to take over the club, announced it has ended its interest.

In an update to members, the Trust said: “There has been some changes to the make up of our board.

“Our chairman for many years, Brendon Owen, has decided to step down. We are incredibly thankful to him for his fantastic work and dedication over many years, both for the Trust and the wider fanbase.

“Brendon is committed to giving fans a voice, and that work continues now he has left us.”

The update also confirmed that Ian Perkins had left the board to focus his time on a podcast and website called Gloverscast – sounds like a waste of time to us!

Former Trust board member Steve Seaby has returned to the group to replace Ian until it holds its AGM in October.

The update concludes: “We wanted to let you know that we have reached out to Scott Priestnall for a meeting with the Trust board, so that me might be able to ask some important questions at a crucial time for our club.

“We hope that he will be willing to meet with us and answer those questions. If you have questions or concerns as a member, then please reply to this email and we will be sure to include as many as we can.”

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The Glovers’ Trust has called for supporters to protest against the ownership of Scott Priestnall ahead of the final home match of the season against Boreham Wood this weekend.

The call follows the Trust’s regular Pulse Survey which showed that 90% of respondents supported further protests following action taken during and after the recent match with Stockport County, where the chairman was present.

In a statement issued on Friday, the board has encouraged supporters to take the following action:

  • During the Game: Support the team in our last home game of the season. Make your voices heard.
  • After the Game: Remain in the stadium and protest as long as we are allowed, and then move to the main entrance

The statement added: “We know that many fans are frustrated. But, we must maintain our integrity and keep our protests peaceful.

“Whether you are a member of the Trust or not, this is our last home league game of the season, and the last opportunity for us to make our feelings known as a collective.

“Whether the chairman is in attendance or not, let’s make our voices heard.”

Two weeks ago, Priestnall made an address to a group of supporters in the Alec Stock Lounge ahead of the Stockport game – see here.

Since then there has been no further updates to supporters around the potential sale of Huish Park to South Somerset District Council or the club’s vacant managerial position.

The Gloverscast had agreed to interview the chairman on our podcasts last Friday (29 April) and today (May 6) with statements from the club telling fans the chairman would be speaking with us.

Both interviews have been cancelled by the chairman.