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STEVE Johnson ordered his players to apologise to fans following Weymouth’s 3-0 mauling by Welling United. The Terras boss marched his men over to face a baying Wessex Stadium crowd after what he described as an ’embarrassing’ Conference South display. Around 50 supporters vented their anger after watching Johnson’s side suffer his heaviest home league…

STEVE Johnson admits he has selection headaches all over the park for the visit of Welling United tomorrow. The Terras could fire themselves into the Conference South play-off zone for the first time this season with victory at the Wessex Stadium. But after an impressive win at Basingstoke last week, the Weymouth boss is puzzled…

WHAT a difference a week makes. On the Saturday before last, Weymouth had a tough fixture at home to Thurrock. This was going to be a big test for the Terras who showed many changes in their side. If we are going to have any chance of reaching the end of season play-offs then these…

WEYMOUTH are set to go full-time next season, chairman Martyn Harrison today revealed. Terras bosses are finalising running costs but say it is ‘highly likely’ they will abandon current part-time status in the summer. The switch is imminent after Roy O’Brien, Bradley Thomas, Danny Byrne, Ludovic Cadima and Darren Wheeler all pledged their long-term futures…

STEVE Johnson completed what he called “a good night of business” when five players accepted offers of contracts at the Wessex Stadium last night. Defenders Roy O’Brien and Bradley Thomas, midfielder Danny Byrne and wingers Darren Wheeler and Ludovic Cadima all agreed to make their stay with the Terras more long-term. “We had more agents…

WEYMOUTH Football Club chief Martyn Harrison is threatening to ban fans who invaded the pitch during the Terras’ win at Basingstoke Town. The millionaire hotel tycoon is vowing to take disciplinary action after a handful of supporters ran on to the Camrose playing surface during Weymouth’s 1-0 victory on Saturday. Danny Byrne’s winner deep into…

Johnson told Echosport: “This is great news for myself and the club. “Roy is a top professional and the type of player I’m trying to attract to the club which was clear to see when he was here on loan over Christmas and the New Year. “We offered him a position with us as player-coach…