Gloverscast

Well that was excellent wasn't it?Ian, Dave and Ben wax lyrical about a wonderful afternoon at Huish Park where the Glovers turned it on to triumph over Gateshead. We talk an unbelievable first half, a controlled second, Luke McCormick, Ste Walker and the rest.Many thanks to this week's plebstensions: Don Gibson, Tim Hubble, Chris 'Jaegerbomb' Fox, Dan Franklyn and Michael Stone & Andrew Foot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another Mini Matchday Edition of The Gloverscast! With a grueling lunchtime kickoff looming this Saturday, we're getting the inside track on our upcoming opponents, Gateshead FC, straight from the foot in the opposition camp.To help us make sense of the Heed's incredibly chaotic summer, we are joined by Dave from the Heed Army Podcast. From boardroom drama to massive squad turnover, Dave walks us through a rollercoaster offseason and breaks down exactly what Yeovil Town can expect to see on the pitch.A Summer of Upheaval: Dave details the off-pitch turbulence at Gateshead, including delayed takeovers, severe budget constraints, and the managerial carousel that left fans reeling.The Mass Exodus: A candid look at the departure of key players and backroom staff, plus the lingering frustrations of missing out on major summer transfer targets.Fresh Faces: An introduction to the new, young talent brought in to patch the squad, featuring names like Jack Robinson, Kyle Ferguson, and loanee Tom Lavery.Tactical Breakdown: Despite the chaos, find out why Gateshead is still committed to a regimented, possession-heavy shape and a squad willing to run through brick walls.Match Expectations: Dave gives a realistic, if slightly pessimistic, prediction of how the Heed might fare against the Glovers after a brutal 700-mile round trip.Whether you're braving the early start or following along from home, this episode gives you everything you need to know about the opposition before the referee blows the whistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gateshead at home *shudder* this weekend... it's got to be better than last season, right? RIGHT?Well, we think so, and Elliot Watts joins Ben and Dave to chat about the Heed Army coming to town and we answer your GCQs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How great was it to be back at Huish Park? On this episode of the Gloverscast, the Plebs discuss the boardroom changes at Huish Park and what that could mean going forward. We also go over the late heartbreak against Carlisle - but with reasons for optimism - and we take your GCQs.With huge thanks to Tim Hubble, Dorset Jim and Stoney and Andrew for their voice notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to another edition of the Gloverscast's mini matchday episode, Foot in the Opposition Camp! This week, we are looking ahead to Yeovil Town's first match of the season at Huish Park against title favorites, Carlisle United.To get the inside scoop on our upcoming opponents, we are joined by Lee from the Carlisle United podcast, the Brunton Bugle.In This Episode, We Discuss:Opening Weekend Woes: A breakdown of Carlisle's 3-2 loss on the opening weekend, highlighting their wastefulness in front of goal during the first half and a confusing second-half drop-off following substitutions.Preseason Struggles & Injuries: How a stuttering preseason with only four full matches played has left the squad looking fatigued. We also discuss a growing injury list impacting key players like Feeney and Armstrong.Managerial Shifts: Thoughts on the managerial transition from Mark Hughes to Rob Elliot, including how the team is adapting to the new style of play he brought over from Gateshead.Tactical Tweaks & Player Highlights: An analysis of Elliot's tactical decisions, such as utilising left-back Cameron Harper in the midfield. A spotlight is also placed on the impressive attacking work rate, yet notable defensive vulnerabilities, of Archie Davies down the right side.Title Expectations: A candid conversation on whether Carlisle United can truly live up to their status as title favorites, amidst real concerns about their squad depth, defensive solidity, and the pressure to perform. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So we recorded this one early. It was out of date before I'd even cobbled it together. So, as you'll hear, we don't speak about the news that broke yesterday evening but we will, of course.We did talk about the first match of the season at Huish Park though. Bring on Carlisle!& Happy Birthday Dave! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 'winning draw' to kick the season off at Scunthorpe, Ben Dave and Andy Craig ask has any group of fans ever been quite so pleased with a 1-1 draw and conceding a 90th minute equaliser?We're not sure, but we'll talk about it all, we have an exclusive post-match chat with Goal Scoring Spud-man Mason Obeng and we answer you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first foot in the opposition camp of the new season! In this episode, we preview the long journey from Somerset to face Scunthorpe United in the opening game of the National League Premier Division. We are delighted to welcome back Barra from the Iron Hour podcast to get the inside track on the opposition ahead of the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the eve of our opening away day against Scunthorpe United, we are thrilled to welcome the Manager Billy Rowley and Assistant Manager Darren Simpson to the Gloverscast for the first time.As we gear up for a highly anticipated National League campaign, Billy and Darren sit down with us to discuss everything from their tactical philosophy and summer recruitment to the importance of building a unified, ambitious dressing room.Here is what you can expect in this week's episode:The Managerial Dynamic: Billy and Darren pull back the curtain on their day-to-day partnership, detailing how they divide training sessions, handle tough player conversations and if they ever disagree with one another...Tactical Philosophy & Identity: A deep dive into the style of football the duo wants to bring to Huish Park. Expect insights on possession-based control, aggressive attacking, and the non-negotiable trait of being incredibly hard to beat.Summer Recruitment Strategy: With 15 new faces in the squad, the management team discusses the deliberate strategy behind the overhaul.Pre-Season Reflections: An honest assessment of the pre-season campaign. Billy and Darren discuss the physical demands, the challenge of embedding new tactical ideas, and the process of building team chemistry.Building Character: Why assembling a squad of players with high ambition, character, and a genuine desire to climb the leagues is just as important as technical ability on the pitch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On our latest trip down green-and-white memory lane, we speak to the last Yeovil captain to lift a league title, Matt Worthington. From his arrival as a fresh-faced loanee and subsequent fall out of the Football League, through the ups and downs of COVID, off-the-field shenanigans, scoring in the derby at Weymouth, and his eventual departure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pre-season. Done.Next stop Scunthorpe.Rob Manley joins Ben and Dave to chat Newport, Ellison, Radcliffe and more - and we take your GCQs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We toyed with a podcast behind closed doors, but here it is anyway. Ian and Dave catch up on a quiet week with mini look ahead at Farnham on Tuesday. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a 1-0 win over Cardiff-21s and a change to the Perkins House bedtime routine, Ian joins Ben and Chris Fox to catch up on pre-season friendlies and GCQs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quite a bit on the agenda this week; a new striker, a new kit, a new fixture schedule and a 4-1 pre-season win. FGCQC Rob Manley was at Melksham and joins Ben and Dave to chat about it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just Ben and Dave this week, and that's ok because there's not a lot to talk about.There's been a conscious uncoupling between the club and the community sports trust, the lads are back in training as we're getting fixture lists and a new kit this week! Short and sweet, just like Ben. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week, two new signings, one outgoing captain, a new league football, a new role for the Exec Chairman, a returning title winner for the U19s and some Academy shenanigans...Plenty for Ben, Dave and Ollie Marsh to ponder this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just to be clear, we haven't actually signed Brock Lesnar, but that would be cool!We've got Ben, Dave and Foxy to chat about two new faces at YTFC and some other shenanigans too. Apologies if Ben's Audio isn't as crisp as usual on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Six new signings! Ben and Dave talk about all six of the YTFC newbies, and call in a little help from a Yeovil Town legend in the process - hear what Kevin Gall has to say about our new striker!We take a whole bunch of your GCQs and get way too excited about the upcoming season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2015, Darren Ward arrived at Huish Park to bolster the defence. Signed by Paul Sturrock, Ward went on to captain the Glovers under Darren Way. On this episode of the Glovers Past, Ben chats to Darren about his time at Yeovil Town FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two signings! We are so back! Ben, Dave and local park run celeb Chris Fox chat about the additions of Westbrooke and Obeng and start to get a little bit excited about the new season... just a little bit though.On this episode we highlighted the excellent work of former Glover Dean Birkby who is taking part in March of the Day III for the Darby Rimmer Foundation with Marcus Stewart and all those fighting MND in our hearts and minds.A fantastic effort by former Yeovil Town favourite Dean Birkby, who next week will be taking part in the March of the Day walk for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in Manchester alongside Martin Paul.They will be walking in support of Yeovil Town legend Marcus Stewart and all those affected by this cruel and devastating disease. Wishing Dean, Martin and everyone involved the very best for what promises to be a memorable and worthwhile event. Every step helps raise awareness and support for those living with MND. For anyone wishing to support this wonderful cause and make a donation, please use the link below: [March of the Day III Fundraising Page](https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/march-of-the-day-iii-1?utm_source=chatgpt.com) #MND #MarchOfTheDay #MarcusStewart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another week goes by and there's a couple of things to discuss around YTFC! Ben, Ian and Dave return to chat tapping up, U19s and +1s at a party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The plebs are back to talk about the Ciderspace crowdfunder, the playoffs and take your GCQs.Join the crowdfunding efforts here, we're more than a third of the way there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Glovers Past, Ben and Ollie sit down with a towering Huish Park fan favorite: former Yeovil Town centre-back Paul Huntington. Joining the club in 2010 after a frustrating, injury-hit spell at Leeds United, Paul reflects on how his two-year stint in Somerset revitalised his love for the game and got his career back on track.From the initial culture shock of Huish Park's training facilities to earning the captain's armband in his early twenties, "Hunts" takes us on a nostalgic journey through a highly memorable League One era for the Green and Whites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the must-listen awards show of the year, it's the Glovies. Ian and Ben take you through the categories and dish out the awards for 2025/26.Before that though, we've got a championship win to talk about, a released and retained list and your GCQs.We also gave a shoutout to Jon Cooper who is raising funds for Cloud House and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Read all about it and donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well it's over, finally. The curtain has come down on a season that has felt over for a while, with the 4-1 defeat against Solihull Moors.Ian, Ben and Dave have a chat about the match, reflect on episode 500 and the gesture made by the club on Saturday and we take your GCQs.Thanks to Tim Hubble and Abby Carter for their voice notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you to you all. Sometimes we question why we do what we do here (especially when things aren't what they used to be) but then you go along and send us 40 minutes worth of voice notes about why you love the club, why we love this club, and do this podcast, website and everything else. Thank you.It's our 500th episode, we talk about the owner's statement, we preview the last match of the season and we pass the floor to you. You've heard enough of us...Up the Glovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final away day is in the books for Yeovil Town and Ed Turnbull joins Ben and Dave to talk about his afternoon in North Yorkshire... and the goings on at Braintree! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last away day of the season as Yeovil head to title-chasing York City. Ben's caught up with Same Old City Podcaster Simon about the Minstermen's season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian, Dave and Ben are back to preview the Glovers Trip to York City. There's floodlight chat too... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeovil Town and Halifax Town played out one of the most 0-0 games of all time of Saturday and somehow, Ben, Dave and Mike Hudson chat for nearly an hour about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Ben and Ian are back to chat about the Easter Bank Holiday weekend win over the Truro and defeat at Eastleigh and preview tomorrow's match against Halifax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a match day episode today as Truro head to Huish Park. Ian, Ben and Dave catch up on Southend, the stuff in the middle and preview today's match.Thanks to Dan Franklyn, Marcus Duncomb and Tim Hubble for their voice notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this month's Gloverspast we roll back the years to a man who knew where the back of the net was. Andy Williams played 80 matches for Yeovil, scoring 25 goals in the process. Join Dave and Ollie Marsh as they travel down memory lane with Andy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Fox joins Dave and Ben to talk about the Gateshead loss and look ahead to Southend.Thanks to Tim Hubble and James Drew for their voicenotes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the longest trip today. The Glovers head to Gateshead, a place that has not been a happy hunting ground since the 90s. Dave caught up with our friend Dave from the Heed Army to get the latest from today's hosts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave, Ben and Ian are back after back-to-back victories. The 2-0 win over Wealdstone was a gigantic step in mathematically securing National League status. The plebs chat about the match and more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian is joined by Chris Fox and Andy Craig to chat through Saturday's huge win over Morecambe. It was a must-win and the Glovers did just that.Thanks to Tim Hubble, Dexter Tyson and Gloverscast Chief Scout Luca Many for their voicenotes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a big old match day at Huish Park today. 22nd place Morecambe are in town for six-pointer. Dave caught up with Dave Salmon about The Shrimps - who've been on a bit of a journey since we last met in the 0-0 draw in November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ollie Marsh and Former Gloverscast Quiz Champion Rob Manley join Ian to talk about off the pitch, on the pitch and take your GCQs.Thanks for Chief Scout Luca Manley for the voice note! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It felt a bit like groundhog day this weekend. A decent first half performance was undone by a poor second half and tiring legs. Ian and Ben ask Dave about his afternoon, discuss the malaise and take GCQs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's match day and the Glovers have a new striker! Dave spoke to Boston United supporter Christian James (before the signing was announced) about the host's season so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Plebs return as Ian, Ben and Dave chat about the week that's gone, with Tahvon Campbell leaving, Declan Skura returning and more. We preview Boston and take your GCQs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Fox and Former Gloverscast Quiz Champion Rob Manley join Ben to chat through Saturday 3-0 defeat against Scunthorpe.Thanks to Stoney, Andrew Foot and Tim Hubble for their voice notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's match day! The Glovers look to make it three league wins in a row against Scunthorpe today and Dave caught up with Barra from The Iron Hour about the visitor's season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back to back league wins at Huish Park! Chris Fox joins Ian and Dave to chat about the comfortable 2-0 victory over Tamworth and we take your GCQs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This month's Glovers Past is part two of our chat with Gary Johnson.This time, Dave and Ben asked Gary all about the second act, which saw Yeovil achieve promotion to the Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeovil exited the FA Trophy on Saturday after finally succumbing to a penalty shootout. We'll discuss that and take your GCQs.Thanks to Alex 'Distant Glover' Russell for his voice note! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's FA Trophy time! The Glovers are off to Southport and so we checked in with an oracle of Non League Football in Merseyside, Stephen Killen.We chat about how the Sandgrounders are getting on and why Yeovil fans might have to watch out for one Tony Bellew on Saturday afternoon (don't worry, he's not up front!)Follow Stephen on socials @_StephenKillen and the Non League Merseyside football channel @OffThePark_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, what a night Wednesday was. Ian, Ben and Dave try to unpack a bonkers finish to the match and answer a fair few of your questions.Thanks to Tim Hubble and Former Gloverscast Quiz Champion, Rob Manley, for the voice notes.On to Southport... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yeovil fell to defeat at Carlisle on Saturday, Dave and Ben were there and Ian's back after serving his ban. We discuss the match, the post-match, there's a Sutton preview and we take your questions.Thanks to Distant Glover for the voicenote. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short trip up the M5 (...and M6) to Carlisle this weekend, so we're checking in with Lee from the Brunton Bugle to how they're fairing up north... turns out, quite well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.