Two late goals earned Willand Rovers a deserved 2-1 win over Gillingham Town on Wednesday night. Despite dominating possession all match, Willand were unable to create many clear cut chances against their stubborn visitors, with Kai Fisher heading over and player-manager Scott Rogers seeing a shot saved. When Elliot Bevis’ shot eight minutes from time […]
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Over the five years of the life of our current Under-16s – they started life as an Under-12 team – a large number of players have turned out for the side. Incredibly there are joint top scorers after the 96 matches that the team played. We salute Ollie Elsworthy (54 goals in 86 games) and […]
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A double from Ollie Elsworthy and one from Bailey Jason-Ryan saw Rovers complete the PERFECT season as they defeated Staplegrove 3-1 in their final game of the 2014/15 season. That means this particular team which Clive Jones (with the assistance of Jonny Pengelly) on it and far too many to mention off it – (but […]
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https://plus.google.com/photos/106481448529677945455/albums/6141782847389187249 Player-manager Scott Rogers revealed Willand Rovers’ first-half performance in their 2-1 loss away to Slimbridge on Saturday was the worst they have played all season. The hosts went ahead after just three minutes and doubled their lead midway through the half from a free-kick. Although Willand’s second-half performance was better, and they cut the […]
Continue readingSee the pictures from the game with HOLWAY by hitting the link below https://plus.google.com/photos/106481448529677945455/albums/6141561987616742017 Friday, April 24. Taunton and District Youth League. Under-16 Division One ROVERS (0) 3: 0 (0) HOLWAY Ollie Elsworthy, Levi Edwardson, Josh Mclean Football is, after all, just a game, and that is what was delivered for 80 splendid minutes […]
Continue readingScott Rogers felt 4-0 was a harsh reflection of Willand Rovers’ Devon St Luke’s Bowl semi-final defeat to Plymouth Argyle on Wednesday. Goals from Jack Calver, Ben Purrington, Tyler Harvey and Ollie Norburn saw the Pilgrims leave Silver Street with a spot in the final, with Dean Stamp being sent off with Willand 1-0 down. […]
Continue readingDevon County Youth League Thursday 23rd April (St George’s Day) Willand Rovers 3 Alphington 1 HT 1-1 Kingdom, Bickle, Vittles A balmy day gave way to a balmy evening as Alphington were welcomed to Silver Street for this Subsidiary Cup tie. Referee Dave Pointing got the game under way and after a time, Brian Holmes […]
Continue readingThe Rovers Under-16s play their 95th (and penultimate match as a Rovers youth team) – yes some of the lads have been part of this throughout the journey from Under-12s in the Taunton League – on FRIDAY night when we entertain HOLWAY (7.30pm). All regular squad please to be on duty – we are without […]
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Continue readingSunday, April 19th 2015 Devon County Youth League Willand Rovers 3 Clyst Valley 1 (HT 1-0) Bastin, Gibbins, Johnson Someone said recently that all the best title wins go to the wire. After all the issues and logistical problems for the previous fixture at Apollo, today Willand would have their full squad of 16! It […]
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