Yeovil Town LFC – 4 The Love Of Sport

Get Pedalling take on Durham to Yeovil cycle ride

Jennie Powell — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 12:30:29 +0000

Yeovil Town FCs Get Pedalling returns this week as 44 riders and support crew leave for the long journey to Durham on Tuesday in preparation to begin their long journey home starting on Wednesday morning.

The team return to Huish Park at 11am on Sunday morning to take in the vital Yeovil Town Ladies game against Durham Women.

The ride is to raise awareness of the Ladies club and to begin raising funds as the club look to develop a program that will see members of the team visit schools around Somerset five days per week.

Speaking on behalf of Get Pedalling, Ben Tupman said “We decided to try a summer ride this year and we thought it would be nice for our riders to enjoy training in the warmer conditions of Spring!

“This year’s ride was organised to highlight the great work being done by Yeovil Town Ladies both on the pitch and their plans to help schoolchildren around Somerset by giving assemblies and coaching sessions based around a healthy and active lifestyle.

“The ride has also given people a chance to raise money for their chosen charities of their choice, meaning many organisations will benefit from this years Get Pedalling event.”

The cyclists will ride from Durham to Skipton on Wednesday (climbing nearly 6000ft over 72 miles). Thursday sees them riding to Crewe (climbing over 6500ft). Friday will be a long journey of 90 miles to Hereford followed by a nervy crossing of the Severn Bridge to spend Saturday night in Weston super Mare. They will then leave Weston at 7am to ensure their arrival at Huish Park for 11am where they will be greeted by family, friends and fellow supporters to watch the crucial FA Women’s Super League game that kicks off at 12noon.

Yeovil Town Ladies manager Jamie Sherwood, who will be riding the daily mileage on a static gym bike in Cardiff to show his support said “The fact that 44 friends of the Yeovil Town brand will put themselves through a challenge like this shows the true meaning of the club motto Achieve by Unity.

“We’re very proud to have the team cycling in our colours and we will all be there to greet them on their return on Sunday. I hope that the people of Yeovil, along with the fans of Yeovil Town will join us for the afternoon where we hope to celebrate three vital points towards our quest for promotion to the top flight of the women’s game.”

The ride has been supported by local businesses, with Jones Building Group being title sponsor for the third year running, as well as owner Dave Jones, Managing Director Mark Porter along with a number of Jones staff taking part.

Old Mill have sponsored the ride and have David Maslen riding. We Do Vans have supplied the support vehicles alongside Dorset Vehicle Rentals with Ben Tupman and Alan Jane riding under the Westbury Packaging sponsorship banner.

Tickets for the FA Women’s Super League match v Durham are available to purchase on the day at £5 per adult and £2.50 for children & concessions, or in advance by clicking here.

Ben Tupman added “We really hope to break the record attendance for the Ladies at this game. The level of commitment Jamie, his team and staff give to the club is simply phenomenal and it would be fantastic if we could create a big crowd and incredible atmosphere as the team looks to secure a place in the promotion spots this season.”

Report courtesy of Yeovil Town Ladies FC

Annie Heatherson signs on for another season

Jennie Powell — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:20:16 +0000

Annie Heatherson (Photo: Terry Fisher)

Annie Heatherson has become Jamie Sherwood’s most recent signing for the fast approaching season. Yeovil Town Ladies manager Jamie Sherwood, has contracted attacking player Heatherson, which will see her be a vital player to the squad in the 2016 FA Women’s Super League season.

Heatherson, scored 7 goals in the 2015 season and picked up main sponsor’s player of the year from Jones Building Group, following her excellent displays and gritty performances, which saw Yeovil finish in fourth place, level on points with third placed Everton, but with goal difference separating them.

Known for her tenacious play, along with her rather peculiar goal celebrations, Heatherson will also bring vast amounts of experience, having played at England U21 international level, along with being an FA Women’s Cup winner too.

Heatherson will be one of many players that Sherwood has secured for the new campaign and he is confident that Heatherson will be another big player.

Sherwood said “I am really pleased to retain the services of Heatherson. Last season she quickly settled into the group and became a strong, positive and influential voice within the squad.”

“Annie quickly became not only a fans favourite, but her peers really took to her and we saw in her performance last season that she leaves everything on the pitch. Her commitment, desire and crazy goal celebrations will be integral to pushing this group further again this season.”

“She has returned to training full of bounce and purpose and already has started developing the new faces into the existing group.”

Heatherson commented “I’m very grateful for the chance to play another year at Yeovil Town. When Jamie offered me the contract it was a no brainer as I enjoyed every part of last season and even finishing fourth, it was a great season.”

“Last year Jamie allowed me to not only enjoy the game but he also introduced me to an amazing club that I’m very passionate about and I’m looking forward to stepping up our game even more this year!”

You can see Heatherson and her Yeovil team in action on Sunday 14th February, when they face either Bradford or Huddersfield in the third round of the SSE FA Women’s Cup. Ticketing details are to be released soon.

Report courtesy of Yeovil Town LFC

Lauren Townsend joins Yeovil Town Ladies

Jennie Powell — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:30:18 +0000

Promotion chasing Yeovil Town Ladies Football Club have signed defender Lauren Townsend.

Lauren Townsend

The attacking full back, joins from former Womens Super League division one club Bristol Academy, following an injury hit season, which saw her make 11 appearanceThe 25 year old, is reunited with manager Jamie Sherwood for the second time, where Sherwood previously worked with Townsend, whilst manager at Cardiff City.

Sherwood is confident that Townsend will fit in extremely well to his plans for the 2016 season and the Lady Glovers manager had this to say: “I am really pleased that we have secured Lauren for the 2016 season. She was my captain at Cardiff City Ladies and was vital to the togetherness that we created there.

“Lauren is an attacking fullback with the capabilities of creating and scoring goals. She can play on both flanks and I am excited to see her in the green and white of a Yeovil Town Ladies shirt. She brings a wealth of experience and quality and is another excellent character that will add strength and depth to our squad next year.”

Townsend commented on her exciting signing and said “’I am delighted to be joining Yeovil Town Ladies FC and looking forward to the season ahead.”

“I’d like to say thank you to everyone at Bristol Academy. Despite it being a tough season, I gained some invaluable experience and enjoyed being a part of the club. However, I’m really looking forward to the new challenge with Yeovil Town Ladies in 2016.”

“Yeovil are a fantastic club whose ambitions mirror my own. They have a very good squad and loyal supporters that give the club a real family feel. I hope that my determination and drive can help gain promotion next season.”

“I was fortunate enough to work with Jamie at Cardiff. He’s a manager who knows how to get the best out of me and I’m really looking forward to working with him again, as well as some of my former team mates.”

“Due to a few injuries last season I spent a few games watching from the side-line, so I can’t wait to start training with the girls and for the 2016 season to kick off.”

Yeovil’s season kicks off in February where they are in SSE FA Women’s Cup third round action, before the FA WSL league campaign starts in the middle of March.

Report courtesy of Yeovil Town Ladies FC