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WEYMOUTH first-team goalkeeping coach Paul Maitland believes number-two stopper Steve Boore has all the potential to make it at the club if he continues to progress in the manner he is at present. Manager and first-team gloveman Jason Matthews was asked about his further options between the sticks at a recent fans’ forum, a point…

WEYMOUTH FC’s board of directors gave an update on the club’s ongoing search for a new ground at the club’s AGM this evening. Chairman Chris Pugsley gave a statement to shareholders and supporters and stated that “one site has been identified by the board and Wessex Delivery LLP.” The statement reads: “The site would, in…

MANAGER Jason Matthews has revealed that three key members of his squad are set to miss out against Hungerford at home tomorrow (3pm). Midfielder Mark Molesley is suspended for the sending off he received at Petersfield two weeks ago, Pat Baldwin is still struggling with a calf problem and Chris Shephard is unavailable. Jordan Copp…

THE future is pleasant – Mount Pleasant – as a new home for Weymouth Football Club is investigated on land next to the park and ride site. The Echo understands a site for the Terras’ 5,000-capacity community stadium and associated facilities is being looked at between Weymouth Rugby Club and the overflow car park of…

JASON Matthews was full of praise for the efforts of striker Ben Thomson after he got the Terras off and running at home against Chippenham Town last night. The former Frome Town frontman headed in on the 15 minute mark before Chippenham’s Ollie Taylor struck just before halftime in the 1-1 draw. But, on the…

WEYMOUTH boss Jason Matthews is looking forward to seeing how is side shape up against league leaders Chippenham Town. The teams are set to lock horns at the Bob Lucas Stadium this evening (7.45pm) having only conceded nine goals between them in the league so far. And the Terras’ chief, who watched the Bluebirds in…

JASON Matthews has spoken out about his big call to leave Terras’ talisman Stewart Yetton out against Leamington on Saturday. The Terras’ boss left his skipper on the bench for their goalless draw with the Brakes, handing him the final 20 minutes in place of striker Ben Thomson, who was propelled into the starting XI….

HARD-WORKING Terras fan Brian Walbrin has been recognised for his efforts by being named Weymouth Football Club’s Volunteer of the Month for August. Brian puts in hours of his time organising the Weymouth FC Travel Club and has raised thousands of pounds running the matchday meat draw and monthly Bingo Nights. He has also been…

WEYMOUTH face a tricky test at high-flying Leamington tomorrow (3pm) and chief Jason Matthews is keen for his charges to make the trip with a positive attitude. The Terras, still hurting after crashing out of the FA Cup last weekend, are only three points off top and two points behind this weekend’s opposition, who currently…

JORDAN Copp has called for the Terras’ support to stick with the current squad, despite having no FA Cup run to shout about this season. The former Plymouth Argyle man, who has impressed operating further forward for the club this term, featured for around 55 minutes of the shock cup exit at Petersfield Town on…