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JASON Matthews admitted it was a good feeling to top the Evo- Stik Southern Premier Division, but is not getting too carried away with his side’s rise to the peak of the table. Celebrating the club’s 125th year in existence on Saturday, three points in a 1-0 win against Bedworth United meant Weymouth surged to…

JASON Matthews is eager for his Terras troops to put on a show for the fans against Bedworth United tomorrow (3pm) on what will be a unique occasion for the club. Weymouth, set to wear a special kit this weekend to mark the club’s 125th anniversary, go into their clash with the 21st-placed Greenbacks off…

THE Weymouth FC Supporters Association (WFSCA) is urging fans to come out in force and help celebrate the club’s 125th anniversary on Saturday. Weymouth played their first ever game (as a junior side) against Mr Pope’s XI on September 24 1890, running out 2-0 winners. During that game the club’s first ever goal was scored…

JASON Matthews described his side’s comfortable triumph at Cirencester Town last night as “a perfect away performance”. Dominant Weymouth bagged a treble in their trip to the Corinium Stadium, with Ben Thomson, Jake Wannell and Chris Shephard all helping themselves to a goal apiece in the 3-0 win. Matthews told Echosport: “We were bang on…

PLAYMAKER Chris Shephard is set to return to the Terras’ ranks as they do battle at Cirencester Town this evening (7.45pm). The Weymouth ace, who missed the weekend’s 2-1 home victory over Hungerford through unavailability, is expected to boost Jason Matthews’ squad as they take on the Centurions. Mark Molesley is still suspended, defender Pat…

BOSS Jason Matthews was delighted with the way his side responded after half-time against Hungerford Town on Saturday, as a 20-minute blitz from the Terras saw off the visitors at the Bob Lucas Stadium. Full-back Mark Cooper and Adam Kelly were on target soon after the interval, the latter’s strike proving to be the winner….

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…