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DESPITE Weymouth eventually rallying from two goals down to pick up a point at home against Banbury United, Terras’ boss Jason Matthews felt his side’s first-half showing was “bitterly disappointing”. Facing up against a Puritans’ outfit in good form, Matthews even went as far as saying his side were “taught a footballing lesson” in the…

WEYMOUTH player-manager Jason Matthews described defensive talisman Stephane Zubar as “a leader on the pitch” and admits he has been “one of the major plus points” for the Terras this term. Zubar, who has proved to be a real hit with the club’s fans since his arrival at the end of August, picked up another…

JASON Matthews hinted that player-coach Mark Molesley’s experience on the field could be utilised during the second half of the campaign. The former AFC Bournemouth midfielder, part of Matthews’ backroom staff as well as an assistant to Cherries’ under-21 manager Stephen Purches, got through around 80 minutes after being handed a rare start for the…

BOSS Jason Matthews insisted “I feel the fans’ frustrations” as he gets set to address supporters following Saturday’s home game against Stratford Town (3pm). Weymouth are set to hold a fans’ forum following their Town tester this weekend, with both the player-manager and chairman Chris Pugsley set to be in attendance. Matthews, whose side have…

JASON Matthews admitted his side “froze and lost a little bit of quality” when given the man advantage in their defeat at Chippenham Town. Having had Rhys Baggridge sent off around the hour mark at Hardenhuish Park with the score at 0-0, the Bluebirds went on to beat Weymouth 2-0 with second-half goals from Matt…

WEYMOUTH manager Jason Matthews was pleased to see his decision to propel striker Conor Jevon into his starting XI at the last minute pay dividends at St Neots Town. Jevon struck the second of the Terras’ four goals in the 4-0 win, having been thrust into the Weymouth line-up at the eleventh hour. Ben Thomson…

WEYMOUTH club chairman Chris Pugsley has revealed that director Tony Greaves has stepped down from the Terras’ board. Greaves, who joined the board in May 2012 was the vice-chairman to Pugsley at the Bob Lucas Stadium, handed in his resignation after a board meeting on Friday night, according to the chairman. Pugsley told Echosport: “Tony…

BOSS Jason Matthews confirmed to Echosport this evening that goalkeeper Dan Thomas has left the Terras by mutual consent. The former AFC Bournemouth shot stopper was brought in during pre-season to provide competition for Matthews but has slipped out of the first team with Truro City loanee Tom McHale cementing himself as the club’s number…

TWO-GOAL hero Jordan Copp believes it is down to the Terras’ playing squad to ease the pressure on boss Jason Matthews over the coming weeks. Copp netted twice in the opening half against Cirencester Town on Monday in a 4-0 win he hopes can be the catalyst for a positive run of league form. Weymouth,…

JASON Matthews stressed the need for the Terras to boost their current home record, insisting “all of our home games now are crucial”. The Terras, who host King’s Lynn Town at the Bob Lucas Stadium tonight (7.45pm) have picked up 12 points from eight league outings on their own patch so far this term, with…