After the best performance of their pre-season programme so far when they drew 2-2 against Southampton Reserves, Geoff Butler’s Weymouth side test their fitness against another squad of full-timers at the Wessex Stadium tonight, kick-off 7.45 Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has named an experienced side for the First Division club’s visit and Butler hopes his…
Lee Phillips and Alex Browne the Weymouth scorers. From the Message Board Performance v. Southampton by Lanner, Mon Jul 29 22:17:10 I thought a promising performance today ending 2-2. The Terras probably edged both possession and chances. On tonights showing Matthews should have secured the No 1 goalkeeper jersey. Alex B, Simon B, Robbo, Hutch,…
Weymouth boss Geoff Butler is hoping to field his first-choice strikers when Southampton Reserves visit the Wessex Stadium tonight, kick off 7.45pm. Both David Laws and Lee Phillips missed Friday’s disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to Ryman League outfit Horsham. Laws, who had work commitments, definitely lines up against the young Saints, but Phillips must…
Jewson Wessex Combination champions Weymouth Reserves kicked-off their warm-up games with a 2-1 victory at Hamworthy United. Kyle Critchell put the young Terras ahead, with their second coming courtesy of an own goal. The Elite Dorset Premier side pulled one back from the penalty spot late on. Weymouth boss Dave Kiteley said: “It was a…
by ‘Bristol Exile’ (taken from message board) Spence played on his own up front and looked quick and eager but had little opportunity with his height against three defenders. The keeper played ok, kicking very good and commands the area well but he possibly should have got across quicker to deny Horsham their goal. Bradford…
Michael Walker will be out to impress manager Geoff Butler when the Terras continue their warm-up programme against Horsham at the Wessex Stadium tonight, kick-off 7.45pm. The former Spurs youngster returns to Radipole Lane following a run out for Portland United against Dorchester Reserves in midweek. Butler said: “I know Michael’s not decided on where…
by Nigel Biddlecombe (taken from message board) Final score was 1-0, our goal scorer was Spence with a header from a corner – after 25 minutes. Weymouth used 17 players, the only new face being the returning Funnell. The manager had hoped to have another new face, but it appears that this player has gone…
Terras boss Geoff Butler hopes to include a new trialist in his side to face Poole Town at Tatnam Farm tonight, kick off 7.30pm. But the Wessex Stadium chief is staying tight-lipped as to the player’s identity. He explained: “The left-hand side of midfield is a problem area for us at the moment and the…
Terras chairman Terry Bennett today apologised for the poor state of the Wessex Stadium pitch for Saturday’s 1-1 pre-season friendly draw with Gravesend and Northfleet. The uneven Radipole Lane playing surface was covered in weeds, daisies and buttercups. He said: “It’s been a bit difficult of late because we are between groundsmen. One has recently…
