Wellington AFC

LEAGUE One sids Yeovil Town ran out 4-2 winners in a special match staged by Wellington last night.

The Toolstation premier division club took on the Glovers in a triple celebration watched by an estimated crowd of more than 300.

Two goals by Keiran Murtagh – who celebrates his 21st birthday today – put Yeovil into a 2-1 half-time lead after Shane Kingston had given Wellington an early advantage.

Yeovil had started the game with a number of first-team players including Murtagh, Andy Lindegaard, Andre McCollin and George O’Callaghan.

Second-half goals by trialist Andy Owens and youth team player Rob Clowes settled the matter, before Wellington got a second goal scored by Eubio Rosario on the stroke of full-time.

Wellington joint manager and Yeovil legend Warren Patmore, came on as a second-half substitute, but a possible appearance of his former team-mate, now Glovers’ boss Terry Skiverton, failed to materialise because of illness.

But the result was insignificant as the game was held to celebrate the official switch-on of Wellington’s new £30,000 floodlights at the Playing Field.

The match also coincided with the club formally being presented with the FA’s top Charter Standard award and supporters were able to see the newly-refurbished lounge bar.

Wellington chairman Ken Bird said: “This match came about because of Warren’s friendship with Yeovil boss Terry Skiverton and we cannot thank the Glovers’ enough for taking time out of their busy schedule.

“This was also a chance to thank the many people – including our grant providers, sponsors and other backers – who have helped us complete our major ground improvement project following our promotion to the Premier Division in the Toolstation League.

“To everyone who has helped in any way – particularly our officers, committee, players and supporters – we are eternally grateful.”

Don’t miss next week’s Somerset County Gazette for more on the game.

FINAL preparations are being made for one of the biggest nights in Wellington Football Club’s long history.

The Toolstation premier division club are taking on League One side Yeovil Town in a special match at the Playing Field tomorrow night (Wednesday).

Glovers boss Terry Skiverton has promised to bring a strong team after being contacted by his former Glovers team-mate Warren Patmore, who is now joint boss of Wellington.

The game, which kicks off at 7.45pm, will mark:

The switch-on of Wellington’s new £30,000 floodlights and completion of their major ground improvements project; The presentation by Somerset FA of the Community Club Award – the highest recognition a club can achieve under the Charter Standard scheme; The refurbishment of the clubhouse lounge as the latest phase in improving the social facilities.

“This night will mark the culmination of a remarkable couple of years for Wellington AFC – both on and off the pitch,” said chairman Ken Bird.

“We have improved the standard of football at which we play, the number of teams we run and the overall quality of our facilities.

“None of this would have been achieved without a huge amount of hard work by everyone involved in the club and also support from our various grant providers and sponsors.

“Tomorrow night will be a chance for us to say thank-you to all of them at the same time as enjoying some quality football – we hope as many people as possible will come along.”

Admission to the game is £5 for adults and £3 for OAPs/children.

WELLINGTON Football Club are planning a triple celebration when they entertain League One side Yeovil Town for a special match at the Playing Field next Wednesday, October 28th.

Terry Skiverton has promised to bring a strong team after being contacted by his former Glovers team-mate Warren Patmore, who is now joint boss of Toolstation premier division Wellington.

The game, which kicks off at 7.45pm, will mark:

The switch-on of Wellington’s new £30,000 floodlights and completion of their major ground improvements project;

The presentation by Somerset FA of the Community Club Award – the highest recognition a club can achieve under the Charter Standard scheme;

The refurbishment of the clubhouse lounge as the latest phase in improving the social facilities.

“This night will mark the culmination of a remarkable couple of years for Wellington AFC – both on and off the pitch,” said chairman Ken Bird.

“We have improved the standard of football at which we play, the number of teams we run and the overall quality of our facilities.

“None of this would have been achieved without a huge amount of hard work by everyone involved in the club and also support from our various grant providers and sponsors.

“Next Wednesday will be a chance for us to say thank-you to all of them at the same time as enjoying some quality football – we hope as many people as possible will come along.”

Admission to the game is £5 for adults and £3.50 for OAPs/children.

There are also reduced price tickets on sale in advance – £15 for families of four and £25 for groups of six adults. These can be bought by ringing 07841-330543 or 07967-339625.

For full coverage of Wellington AFC, don’t miss the Somerset County Gazette every Thursday.

Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 2, Bristol Manor Farm 5.

WELLINGTON leaked five goals for the second successive game as they crashed at home to Manor Farm on Saturday.
The visitors went ahead thanks to a double strike from midfielder Carl Rutter.
And they virtually made the game safe before half-time thanks to further goals from Scott Feltham and Luke Clarke.
Manor Farm increased their lead after the break through Dan Dunt although Wellington pulled back a pair of consolation goals scored by John Bradford and Scott Holland.
This Saturday, Wellington are home to Melksham Town in the Les Phillips Cup.

For the full and exclusive match report, see this Thursday’s Somerset County Gazette.

Toolstation League Premier Division: Bideford 5, Wellington 0.
WELLINGTON’S unbeaten run was ended in most comprehensive fashion in North Devon last night.
Only keeper Will Radford stopped the scoreline from being even worse with a string of fines saves on a night to forget.
As Bideford launched wave after wave of attacks, he kept the scoreline blank until the 26th minute when he could do nothing about a smart shot on the turn from ex-Taunton Town star Ellis Laight.
The game was virtually over as the home side added two more goals before the break with Kevin Squire springing the offside trap to make it 2-0 and Ben Wood volleying home with Radford caught in no man’s land for the third.
If Wellington had hoped for an improvement in their fortunes  in the second half, this was dashed as Matt Andrew pounced on a loose ball to chip Radford only six minutes after the restart.
Radford produced three more fine saves before Squire scored the goal of the game with seven minutes remaining as he produced a sublime piece of skill to send himself racing clear for his second.
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Toolstation League premier division: Melksham Town 0, Wellington 1.

A LATE goal by substitute Mark Burgess saw Wellington make it four wins on the trot in Wiltshire yesterday.

The game was heading for a draw when Burgess fired a low shot through a crowd of players and into the net.

Wellington had created the better openings without being able to make the vital breakthrough.

And their cause was helped twenty minutes from time when Melksham had a player sent off.

Wellington have a tough game this Tuesday when they travel to play Bideford and on Saturday they are home to Manor Farm – both are league matches.

For the full and exclusive match report, see this Thursday’s Somerset County Gazette.

FA Carlsberg Vase first round: Wellington 3, Barnstaple Town 1.

WELLINGTON booked their place in the second round of the FA Vase by beating Toolstation premier rivals Barnstaple at the Playing Field today.
The visitors went ahead as Stan Paxton was brought down by defender Daniel Short and Shane Tolley tucked away the resulting penalty.
Eleven minutes later Barnstaple’s Matt Deakin was given his marching orders following an off-the-ball incident.
Wellington immediately made their man advantage count by scoring twice to lead before half-time – both goals coming from Scott Holland.
Wellington then made it 3-1 early in the second half when a corner reached John Bradford and he volleyed home.
Shortly afterwards, the North Devon side lost keeper Jamie Pow who was stretchered off after landing awkwardly but Wellington were unable to add to their tally.

Toolstation League premier division: Wellington 2, Dawlish Town 1.

AN injury-time penalty by skipper Simon Ingram gave Wellington a morale-boosting victory over leaders Dawlish at the Playing Field last night.

The game was heading for a draw when Ingram was upended in the box and the premier division’s leading scorer picked himself up to score his 13^th goal of the season from the spot.

Joint managers Warren Patmore and Mark Leaney rang the changes after Saturday’s disappointing defeat at Larkhall and their side responded with some excellent football to dominate the game.

They created a host of chances in the first half only to be let down by poor finishing and they were punished when Dawlish went ahead against the run of play four minutes after the break.

Wellington switched off as the ball was slipped through to Joe Bushin, who gratefully drove low into the net.

The home side had lost defender Martin White with a foot injury at half-time, which meant the introduction of Patmore for his home debut.

And the former Yeovil Town striker marked his first appearance at the Playing Field by equalising in the 52^nd minute, nodding the ball home after new signing John Bradford’s cross had come back off the woodwork.

Both sides launched attacks in search of the winner with debutant keeper Will Bradford pulling off some smart saves to deny the visitors.

Wellington thought they should have had a penalty for a foul on Shane Kingston but were finally rewarded with Ingram’s spot kick right at the death.

Wellington: Will Bradford, Adam Fricker, Martin White, Daniel Short, Jack Adams, Andy Butler, Craig Rimmer, Simon Ingram, John Bradford, Scott Holland, Shane Kingston. Substitutes, Warren Patmore, Darren Stone and Craig Herrod (all used).

Attendance 66.

On Saturday, Wellington entertain Barnstaple in the first round on the FA Vase, kick off 3pm.

For full Wellington match reports, don’t miss the County Gazette every Thursday.