Weymouth Sign A New Striker
Marc Whiteman signed on the dotted line last night to give Terras manager, Geoff Butler, fresh options in attack. Marc Whiteman19 years old, Jersey born, Whiteman played at schoolboy level at the Manchester Utd Youth Academy, and appeared for Bury in pre season friendlies and reserves. Marc spent a month on loan at Unibond League…
Woeful Weymouth Ruin Captain’s Big Day
Alex Browne will remember his 500th appearance in a Terras shirt for all the wrong reasons. It was supposed to be a special day for the man they call Captain Marvel, but it went pear-shaped against nine-man Tiverton Town at the Wessex Stadium, yesterday. The fact that Weymouth turned in one of their worst home…
We Were Frightened Little Men – Butler
Geoff Butler launched a stinging attack on his players after Weymouth’s dreadful 2-0 defeat to Tiverton Town at the Wessex Stadium, yesterday. The Terras boss is planning to wield the axe following what he described as an abysmal performance against a side forced to play with nine men for the last half-hour after both Steve…
Laws Signs For Eastleigh
David Laws tonight was sold to Jewson Wessex League side, Eastleigh, for an undisclosed fee. Chairman, Mr. Bennett, and vice -chairman, Mr. Higson, met with David Laws this evening and wished him the best of luck and thanked him for his loyal service to Weymouth Football Club. Chairman, Mr. Bennett, said that David was under…
It’s Newport For Me Says Phillips!!
Lee Phillips returns to Newport County with Weymouth tonight (7.45pm) and insists: “County will win the Dr Martens Premier Division.” The 21-year-old striker, who drew a blank in the Terras 1-0 opening day victory over Stafford Rangers at the Wessex Stadium on Saturday, was on loan at the South Wales club for three months last…
Mark’s On The Spot
Weymouth had Stafford’s rugged central defender Craig McAughtrie and new goalkeeper Jason Matthews to thank as they pocketed a day one bonus under manager Geoff Butler’s new incentive-based pay scheme. The tall McAughtrie, who frustrated the Terras and their fans with his uncompromising defending, needlessly stuck out a hand to give away the 70th-minute penalty…
It’s Chippenham Away
The Terras must return to Chippenham for their first hurdle in this season’s FA Cup. Town are currently seventh in the league and have lost only one of their five home games so far this season. Balanced against the Terras’ record of one win in five away games, Weymouth will have to perform to progress….
Butler Wins Fight For Tully
Weymouth have completed the signing of former Torquay United star, Steve Tully. The 22-year-old right back penned a one-year deal after impressing in last week’s pre-season friendly against Cardiff City. The Terras got their man despite some stiff competition from a host of clubs including Second Division Oldham Athletic. Delighted boss Geoff Butler said: “Steve…
Pompey Provide Stern Terras Test
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…