Author: theterras

Three men, Mark Frowde, Robert Bennett, and Jimmy Newport took a stroll along Weymouth beach in the Summer of 1890, one which was to prove important for the future of the seaside town. As many discussions taken along the beach will have since, the chatter turned towards the subject football. Frowde, Bennett, and Newport themselves…

Chris Bousfield is the latest fan to join our Terras Abroad series. Chris has worked around the world and is currently based in Bangladesh. He’s a familiar face at the Bob Lucas Stadium and often volunteers as a steward when he’s back home. Whereabouts in the world are you and what took you there? When…

National League Clubs were asked to support an ordinary resolution on 9 April to end the Playing Season for all fixtures scheduled up to and including 25 April 2020. With almost 90% of responses returned it is evident a clear majority of Clubs are in favour, including a majority of Clubs in each of the…

Take Two Virtual Match feature: Your chance to get involved. This is the fourth instalment in our Terras Take Two feature, which has previously re-ran Weymouth’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Taunton Town, our 5-0 thrashing of local rivals Dorchester Town and the 4-0 victory under the lights against Metropolitan Police from the 2018/19 season. Next…

After the success of the first quiz, in partnership with Chickerell Primary Academy we present our second Terras Schools Quiz. This time the questions are focussed on all things Terras. Once again prizes are up for grabs for those that know their stuff on the Terras! Email your answers to Josh@theterras.com Good luck! 1. What…

Weymouth Football Club are saddened to learn of the passing of former player Dickie Dowsett. Dickie, who had been suffering with dementia, passed away in a care home on Sunday, aged 88. His family confirmed to AFC Bournemouth that his death was not related to the coronavirus pandemic. Christened Gilbert but always known as “Dickie”,…

“I’VE still got the aim to get back into international recognition.” Abdulai Baggie’s desire to return to action for Sierra Leone, the country of his birth, is still burning brighter than ever. Twelve appearances for the Leone Stars has not satisfied the former Tranmere winger’s appetite to perform on the biggest stage for his country….

Thank you to everyone who entered our first Terras Schools Quiz in partnership with Chickerell Primary Academy. Overall, 8 pupils got a perfect score of 15/15. They were all entered into our prize draw and the winners are as follows. Josh & Ben (pictured below) – Chickerell Primary Academy 1 Family Ticket to a Weymouth…