Ollie Haste (Page 4)

Slim pickings for Loan watch fans this week, with just two of the five loanees in action.

Let’s start with the ones that weren’t involved;

Malachi Linton wasn’t in the Taunton squad for their 1-0 over Welling, Shepton Mallet didn’t have a game so there was nothing for Charlie Bateson to do, and finally, Ollie Haste played for the Glovers’ U18s in a pre-season friendly so wasn’t involved at Dorchester.

But, two of the loan Glovers did get some game time.

Firstly, Benjani Jr got his first start of the season for Dorchester, but the Magpies were on the wrong end of a 6-3 scoreline, the game was something of a rollercoaster, but Walton & Hersham ran out winners.

Benjani played the full 90,

Jacob Shore has been a tad short of game time at Tiverton thus far, but he did make a cameo appearance from the bench as Tivvy also played in a goal fest, but the Yellows won theirs 5-3 over Didcot Town.

 

I know we were all hoping for an action-packed midweek edition of Loan Watch – ok, well, Gloverscast Ben was – but out of the quintet of loanees, only one made the pitch.

Taunton Town drew 1-1 with W*ymouth in the Claret and Blue derby, striker Malachi Linton wasn’t involved in the match day squad for the Peacocks despite scoring and getting MOTM in their game on Saturday.

It was a night to forget for Dorchester, losing 4-0 to Winchester. Defender Ollie Haste wasn’t in the squad, but striker Benjani Junior was introduced after an hour, with the result already gone for the Magpies.

Shepton Mallet (and thus Charlie Bateson) didn’t have a game, whilst Tiverton lost to a stoppage time goal away at Merthyr Town, Jacob Shore was on the bench, but appears to have not been used (at least from the social media coverage of both sides).

Go again on Saturday, lads.

Another Saturday of action brings another edition of Loan Watch and we have some goals to tell you about.

Taunton Town played away at Aveley in the National League South and it was the hosts who were comprehensive 4-1 winners, but the Peacocks’ only goal of the game did come from Malachi Linton.

It’s Linton’s first competitive goal in the claret and blue of Taunton, he was awarded the away side’s Man of the Match too on a disappointing afternoon.

Next, to Dorchester where defender Ollie Haste was not in the squad for the Magpies, but Benjani Junior was a substitute. The young striker appeared in the 64th minute, but the Magpies  couldn’t hold out for a win though, conceding a late equaliser well beyond the 90 minute mark, it finished 2-2 againt Harrow Borough.

Striker Charlie Bateson, who was prolific for the Under-18s last season, is currently on a youth loan with Shepton Mallet in the Western League Premier Division. He was on the scoresheet after just two minutes for his loan side who ran out 2-1 winners against local rivals Walton Rovers.

Finally, defender Jacob Shore got just the final five minutes of Tiverton Town’s 5-2 defeat to Hayes & Yeading in the Southern League Premier Division South. The game was finely poised with 70 minutes on the clock, but a second red card for Tivvy opened the floodgates for their hosts who took full advantage.

Loan watch is back for another season and currently, the Glovers have three members of the first team squad out on loan.

Let’s start at Dorchester, where the Magpies lost out in dramatic circumstances to Welsh side Merthyr Town FC – the game ended 3-2.

Ollie Haste, started the game with number 11 on his back and helped create a number of first half opportunities for his side.

Whilst Haste played for the full 90, Benjani Jr had to wait for his chance from the bench, he was introduced into the game on 65 minutes as a replacement for another Ex-Glover Jordan Barnett.

One of Merthyr’s goals also came from the boot of a former Huish Park player – Alex John.

Ollie Haste In action for Dorchester
Pic: Becky Handley/Merthyr

Meanwhile, down at Taunton, Malachi Linton played 83 minutes as the Peacocks got off to a winning start in the National League South against Braintree.

Linton was replaced by Nick McCootie late in the game with the score already at 2-1 to the Somerset side.

 

Yeovil Town’s Ollie Haste and Benjani Junior have joined Dorchester Town on a season-long loan ahead of the 2023/24 season.

Both spent time away from Huish Park on loan last season, with Haste playing under ex-Glovers’ midfielder Paul Wotton at Truro City whilst Benjani has been at Sherborne Town.

They could make their debut this weekend with Dorchester travelling to Merthyr Town in the  Southern League Premier Division South on Saturday.

Benjani Junior in action for Sherborrne Town.

The pair will be with Dorchester for the entire season, subject to the FA approving the deal, with first-team football – one tier below their parent club in the footballing pyramid – on their agendas

Both played against Boreham Wood on the final day of last season in National League Premier, the match marking Haste’s second game in the National League, and have featured in pre-season for Mark Cooper’s side.

We’ll bring you Loan Watch articles every week to keep you updated on their progress – and that of Malachi Linton at Taunton too.

Go well, lads!

 

There can’t be many loan watch articles left this season as campaigns draw to a close, but it was a sad day for a couple of our loanee as their adopted side dropped out of the regional National League divisions.

First, we start in the National League itself;

Ben Richards-Everton wasn’t involved for Scunthorpe as they lost to Southend, Charlie Wakefield came off the bench for Woking as they cemented a top four spot by beating Gateshead,

National League North now and Leamington went down 5-1 to AFC Fylde to confirm their relegation from the NLN, Ollie Hulbert played an hour.

In the National League South, Max Evans was between the sticks for Hungerford as they drew 1-1 with Dulwich Hamlet, a point wasn’t enough however, they will not be an opponent for the Glovers next season.

Truro started Ollie Haste as they finalised their regular season with a win over North Leigh, however he was taken off just before half time, it remains to be seen if he is fit for their Play Off game against Poole on Wednesday evening.

Benjani Jr and Mason Hunter both started for Sherborne, but they fell 3-0 to Falmouth Town.

Jake Graziano and Toby Stephens weren’t in action for Dorchester and Plymouth Parkway respectively and their seasons drew to a close, whilst Charlie Bateson and Sam Hodges were back with the Under 18s.

Finally, Rob Hollard was in goal for Wincanton Town, they may have lost 5-0 to Oldland Abbotonians but the Wasps’ social media was full of praise for the young keeper, who very nearly saved a penalty and kept the score respectable at times.

 

 

 

A bad day for the Glovers in green and white… what about those who play in a whole range of different colours?

In the National League, Ben Richards-Everton was an unused sub as Scunthorpe saw their relegation to the National League North confirmed.

Charlie Wakefield wasn’t in the Woking side who confirmed their place in the National League play-offs.

In the NLN, Leamington suffered a 3-0 defeat in something of a six-pointer against Kettering, Ollie Hulbert played the full 90.

Truro lost the battle of the Bolitho against Plymouth Parkway as the two ground sharers went head to head, Ollie Haste was an unused sub for Truro, still no Toby Stephens for Parkway either.

Hungerford drew 1-1 in their game with Havant and Waterlooville in the NLS, Max Evans was in goal for the home side.

Dorchester went down 6-1 against Poole Town, Jake Graziano wasn’t in the squad.

Gillingham Town drew 1-1 with Warminster, Sam Hodges played the full 90 minutes and was awarded MOTM (hat tip to Lee Hodges on twitter for the update), the Gills have been really pleased with Hodges overall, an update sent to the Gloverscast says, “Sam has started our last six matches in centre midfield. Playing will, industrious, hard working and retains possession well.”

Thanks to Gillingham Town for the update!

Tiverton were in action away to Weston Super-Mare, but no sign of Charlie Bateson on the team sheet.

So, yeah, lots of players not playing for their loan clubs… cracking.

The Glovers picked up a point in the National League, but there were plenty of other Glovers out and about picking up wins, goals… and there was even a late-in-the-season debut for our young Keeper, Max Evans.

Let’s start in the National League, Charlie Wakefield wasn’t in the Woking side that came from behind to beat Dorking – another former Glover, Rohan Ince scoring twice.

Ben Richards-Everton played the full 90 for Scunthorpe who lost away at Gateshead.

Into the divisions below, Ollie Hulbert scored for Leamington, his opener helped lead his side to a big win over Hereford.

Jake Graziano – fresh off the back of being named Toolstation Premier Fan’s Player of the Month for March – was back in action for Dorchester, but they succumbed 2-0 to Chesham Utd.

Ollie Haste was used from the bench as Truro came from behind to beat Harrow Borough 4-1, Sam Hodges was back in the starting line up for Gillingham Town, but they went down 2-1 against Wincanton.

Finally, goalkeeper Max Evans made his debut for Hungerford Town in the National League South, but couldn’t prevent a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Hampton and Richmond, with one of the goals coming from former Yeovil midfielder, Jake Gray.

Both Plymouth Parkway and Tiverton play on Saturday, rather than Friday.

Whilst the scenes at Huish Park didn’t give Glovers fans much to get excited about, could any of the on loan cohort make things any better, let’s find out.

In the National League, Woking came from behind to beat bottom side Maidstone United with an injury time winner, Charlie Wakefield came on in the 82nd minute.

Scunthorpe were on the wrong end of a 4-0 thrashing from Notts County, defender Ben Richards-Everton credited with an 11th minute own goal.

All in all, two good results for Yeovil.

In to the lower leagues, Oxford City took a point from their clash with Dulwich Hamlet, Will Dawes was introduced as a 74th minute substitute.

Leamington lost 2-0 in front of a bumper crowd as Boston United were in town, Ollie Hulbert started, but was taken off after 70 minutes.

Jake Graziano made his Dorchester debut from the bench but his side went down 2-0 to Merthyr Town (dual-registration watch doesn’t have quite the same ring to it)

Down at Sherborne, the result might have gone against the Zebras, but Yeovil Under-18s striker Benjani Juniot was back on the scoresheet (are you watching, Mark Cooper?).

He got his side’s first in a 4-2 defeat at Millbrook AFC, taking him to three goals from his loan spell. The Sherborne line-up also included Under-18s’ midfielder Mason Hunter too, who appears to have also joined our friends at Sherborne for a short stint – go well, Mason.

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Gillingham Town, were big winners, Rob Hollard has returned to the Glovers following his loan spell, so he wasn’t involved, and I couldn’t any team news to see if Sam Hodges had been involved.

Truro’s (Ollie Haste) game was postponed, as was the game between Toby Stephens‘ Plymouth Parkway and Charlie Bateson’s Tiverton Town. This allowed Bateson to turn out for the Under-18s in their 2-1 defeat at Bridgwater United.

Plenty more of these sides are playing midweek, more Loan Watch updates to come!

Another Saturday of football means it’s time once again to see how the Glovers loanees are getting on… some of them might be playing for a place on the bench at Huish Park before the season is out.

Starting in the National League where defender Ben Richards-Everton played the full 90 minutes for Scunthorpe United as they picked up a huge win at the bottom of the table, beating Wealdstone 4-1.

Oxford City were 1-0 winners in the National League South, Will Dawes was initially credited with the only goal, but an internal dubious goals panel took it off him in the game against Cheshunt.

Truro City were comfortable 3-0 winners against Bracknall Town, Ollie Haste was brought on in the 90th minute.

Striker Ollie Hulbert played the full 90 for Leamington, but they lost 3-0 away to Peterborough Sports.

Gillingham Town drew 0-0 with Bristol Telephones, team news hasn’t been made available, Rob Hollard and Sam Hodges may have been involved.

One person who definitely didn’t play was midfielder Toby Stephens who was absent from the Plymouth Parkway side.

Down at Tiverton, striker Charlie Bateson was brought on for the final few moments of their 3-3 draw with Marine.

… and finally, how about a man of the match performance from Jake Graziano? He was a stand-out performer for Sherborne Town as the Zebras drew 0-0 with Bridgwater United, fellow Glover Benjani Junior was on the bench.

Here’s a picture of Jake with a bottle of MOTM bubbly, we’re not sure he’s actually old enough to drink yet.