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SHRIMPERS
With biblical weather forecast for Saturday this could be an old fashioned hump and hope type of game as three players say hi to Huish Park again, Steve Mildenhall, Jean-Francois Christophe and James Walker.
The Shrimpers are also aiming for their fourth win in a row at Yeovil, so that will be something to witness.
Left back Johnny Herd doesn't look as if he's made it so the defence that ended the Gills cup tie should start, we wish them well, along with Stuart O'Keefe in midfield, if he also makes the starting line-up. Macca will have to stand tall if the eleven below do face the
Result, I'd be very happy with a point.
Possible Southend United: Mildenhall, Francis, Christophe, Barrett, Grant, Laurent, McCormack, O'Keefe, Moussa, Walker, Barnard.
Subs: Joyce, Scannell, Freedman & a few kids.
OPPOSITION
The latest Glovers news from www.ciderspace.co.uk:
Striker Dean Bowditch is definitely available, although most likely will sit on the substitutes bench. Defender Stefan Stam (knee), left-back Nathan Smith (ankle), winger Scott Murray (calf) and striker Gavin Tomlin (groin) were all missing for last weekend's match at Oxford, but there is no firm indication of how soon they will be back, with Skiverton only indicating that he lost three of them the day before the FA Cup match. Aidan Downes (shoulder and knee) remains the club's only long term absentee.
Another question mark remains over goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, with Skiverton stating yesterday that he had not had any indication over whether the
Elsewhere, Skiverton has hinted that his side are working on a change of tactics or formation for tomorrow's match. The 4-4-1-1/4-2-3-1 formation has worked well for the Glovers, having been a key part of their six match unbeaten run, but the last two matches have seen that tactic creak at the seams a little, particularly in the absence of Scott Murray, requiring Jonathan Obika to fulfil an unfamiliar role.
Most tactics tend to have a shelf life to them before they get sussed and counteracted by opposition scouts and after two defeats now may be the right time for Skiverton to try and spring a few surprises. What that will be will inevitably depend upon the above injury list. The only cast iron certainties are the selection of the same back four, along with Shaun MacDonald, Jean-Paul Kalala and Ryan Mason. What gets built around them is anyone's guess until the game kicks off.
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GROUND
F.A. Cup First RoundYeovil is predominantly remembered for some classic 'giant killing' deeds in the FA Cup and the famous slope of the pitch. With the move to a new ground in 1990, that slope has gone, but the team have continued to impress.
Generally the ground is a tidy looking one, in a pleasant setting, with lots of trees visible behind the stands. Both sides of the ground are similar looking stands and are of the same height.
They are both cantilevered, covered single tiered stands that are all seated. Each stand has windshields to either side. The only differences between these stands, is that the AgustaWestland Community Stand has some executive boxes running across the back of it, plus the dug outs and players tunnel, whilst the Cowlin Stand has a press box suspended from beneath its roof and a small simple looking electric scoreboard.
At one end is the medium sized Carlsberg Terrace, which is covered and for home supporters and again has windshields to either side.
Opposite is the Copse Road Terrace, which is given to away fans. This is smaller and uncovered. Oddly the steel work is in place at the back of this stand to incorporate more terrace space, but the concrete rows have so far not been added. Perched above the rear of this stand is a large electric scoreboard. The ground is completed with a set four modern floodlight pylons, one in each corner of the ground.
Away fans are situated in the Copse Road open terrace at one end of the ground. This is uncovered, so hope for a dry day. (I'm afraid more than a light drizzle is forecast, so take a brolly!) Up to 1,750 supporters can be housed in this area.
Additionally a small number of seats are allocated to away fans in the AgustaWestland Community Stand. As this stand is covered, so this may be a better bet. Normally a visit to Huish Park is enjoyable, and the atmosphere good.
This is boosted by a very vocal crowd in the home terrace as well as the presence of a drummer and trumpeter in that end (on my last visit the trumpeter was even imitating an ambulance siren as the trainer ran on to treat an injured player!). If Yeovil score then 'Glad All Over' by the Dave Clark Five blasts out around the ground.
(Thanks to www.footballgroundguide.co.uk for the above)
WEATHER
FIXTURES
Saturday, November 14th, 2009; all kick-offs 15.00 unless stated: Brentford v Millwall, Bristol Rovers v Carlisle, Charlton v MK Dons, Colchester v
Sunday, November 15th, 2009: Southampton v
Friday, November 20th, 2009: Southend v MK Dons, 19:45.
REF
The man in the middle is David Phillips from Sussex.
He gives an interview here: www.refworld.com/referee/188/1/david-phillips
BET
To Win:
Yeovil - 6/4, Draw - 12/5, Southend - 19/10.
For all the footy odds go here: www.oddschecker.com/football/english/league-one
TRANSPORT
By Train go here: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk/news/loadfeat.asp?cid=EDW5&id=450300
By Coach go here: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk/news/loadfeat.asp?cid=EDW3&id=450303
By Car go here: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk/news/loadfeat.asp?cid=EDW7&id=450453
PUB AND PIES
The best pubs are far and wide so it might be best to head for the beer tent next to the ground, for full info go here: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk/news/loadfeat.asp?cid=EDW8&id=472237
HISTORY
Yeovil have spent almost all of their history outside of The Football League but are still one of the most famous FA Cup "giant-killing" teams that has earned them notoriety around the country and indeed it can be said around the world.
The club, founded in 1890 as Yeovil Football Club, shared a ground for many years with the town's rugby club. In 1895 they became Yeovil Casuals and moved to play their home games at the Pen Mill Athletic Ground.
The club became
In the 1948-49 FA Cup, Yeovil defeated
Between 1955 and 1973 they lifted the Southern Football League crown three times, with the runners-up spot being reached on two occasions.
During this period,
1979 saw the birth of what is now the Football Conference the game's 'Fifth Division' - of which the Glovers were founder-members.
In 1985 they were relegated to the Vauxhall Opel League. After three years Yeovil won the championship in 1988 and returned to the Conference.
There was success in the Bob Lord Challenge Trophy in 1990 and three years later Yeovil finished fourth in the Conference, their best finish ever. In January 1995 Graham Roberts was appointed manager, but demotion back to the Isthmian League (ICIS) soon followed.
Yeovil secured promotion back into the Conference in 1997 after winning the ICIS League (as it was then known) by a record number of points - 101.
Gary Johnson took charge in June 2001 and he won the FA Umbro Trophy in his first season in charge with a 2-0 victory over Stevenage Borough in the final at
The team's first season in League football saw them finish in a creditable eighth place just missing out on the play off positions by goal difference, just four goals.
In February 2004, the team released the single "Yeovil True". The single reached 36 in the
In 2004-05, only their second season in the Football League, Yeovil were crowned champions of League Two and were promoted to League One sealing the success on Saturday April 30 with a 1-0 win at Roots Hall in front of 11,735.
In September 2005, manager Gary Johnson left
He was replaced by second-in-command Steve Thompson, and Kevin Hodges was appointed as his number two, but at the end of the 2005-06 Thompson was demoted to first team coach, with the club advertising for a new manager.
Russell Slade was named as his replacement on June 7, 2006.
The Messiah, (for some of us anyway), David Webb bought the club from Jon Goddard-Watts in December 2005, taking over the role of Chief Executive from Chairman John Fry.
He resigned from this position in February 2006. In June 2006, it was announced that John Fry had bought all of Dave Webb's share to become the new owner of Yeovil Town FC.
On September 30, 2006, Yeovil moved into second place in League One after a 2-1 victory over Brentford, which was their highest-ever league position. Yeovil finished the regular season in fifth position, securing a play-off semi-final against
On May 11, 2007, Forest won the first leg 2-0 at
Almost 30,000 supporters took the trip up to Wembley, a large following for a club based in a town with a population of only 41,871.
2007-08 was less successful, as Yeovil finished 18th in League One with 52 points, and last season S24 predicted relegation, however manager Russell Slade left the position in February 2009.
After 1 game with Assistant Manager Steve Thompson acting as caretaker manager, club captain Terry Skiverton was announced as manager until the end of the 2009-10 season, with ex-Blue Nathan Jones as his assistant.
The duo had to wait seven games before their first victory, which came against
Yeovil secured their League One status with a 1-1 draw against Tranmere Rovers on Saturday 25 April. That left Terry Skiverton free to discuss contracts with players such as Terrell Forbes and Lee Peltier. Securing these players is considered vital if Yeovil are to remain in League One in the future.
Yeovil had a good start to the 2009-10 season with a 2-0 win over Tranmere but then went 7 league games without a win.
Yeovil Town Football club have had many players who have played at the international level, for instance Marc Bircham [Canada], Andrejs Stolcers [Latvia], Efe Sodje [Nigeria], Lloyd Owusu [Ghana], Jean-Paul Kamindumba Kalala [DR Congo], Arron Davies and Gavin Williams [Wales].