Category: Team news

Willand Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of striker Louis Jagger-Cane from Step 3 neighbours Tiverton Town.

A village lad, Jagger-Cane returns home to Willand after six years away from the club, adding a proven goalscorer with experience at a higher level.

The forward rejoined Tiverton Town earlier this summer following an outstanding spell with Sidmouth Town. During his time at Sidmouth, he recorded 29 goals and 14 assists in all competitions, helping the club secure league and cup winners’ medals. His performances were recognised with the Players’ Player of the Season award.

As it stands, Jagger-Cane is Tiverton Town’s leading goalscorer this season, with seven goals in 22 appearances in the Southern League Premier Division South.

His return represents a significant addition to the Willand Rovers squad ahead of the remainder of the campaign, as the club looks to retain it’s status as a member of the Southern League Division One South.b

Welcome back to the Willand Rovers Family, Louis 💚

Willand Rovers are pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Lewis Morgan, who joins the club from Shaftesbury.

Morgan arrives with significant experience at Step 3 level, having made over 100 appearances for Dorchester Town. A composed and versatile midfielder, he brings proven pedigree across the non-league pyramid.

Morgan signed for Street FC in the summer under manager Ben Watson. Following Watson’s appointment as manager at Silver Street, Morgan also took on a coaching role, working alongside Craig Laird. He transferred to Shaftesbury in December, further adding to his senior experience.

A graduate of the A.F.C. Bournemouth academy, Morgan has since featured across the non-league pyramid, including spells in the National League South and the Southern Premier League with clubs such as Yeovil Town, Dorchester Town, and Tiverton Town.

Morgan’s arrival strengthens the midfield options at Willand Rovers as the club continues to build for the remainder of the season.

Welcome to the Willand Rovers Family, Lewis 💚

Match Preview: Mousehole AFC v Willand Rovers

Mr Blue Sky might tell us why we’ve got a game on this Saturday as the forecast remains clear ahead of our trip to West Cornwall to take on Mousehole AFC in the Southern Football League Division One South with a 3 pm KO.

Hopes are high that Rovers will be in action after a couple of weeks away from the action with the end of the storms in sight. However, one thing we didn’t expect this season was to visit Mousehole before they came to our place. The reverse fixture has now been postponed three times from its original date in October but the Seagulls will finally get to take on Willand this weekend.

The hosts this weekend have had a stop-start campaign with the weather having its say but currently sit in the middle of the pack in a relatively stable position, seagulls boss Jake Ash will be hoping that once the action gets back underway, they can aspire to get back into the top half of the table.

Mousehole’s in a fairly similar boat to Rovers, their last game was on the 17th January where they made the mammoth trip to Sporting Club Inkberrow where the hosts narrowly grabbed all three points whilst the visiting Cornishmen’s 514-mile round trip saw them go home empty-handed.

One to watch for the Trungle boys this weekend would have to be Hayden Turner who has been vital for Mousehole this season, providing 7 in the Division One South and will certainly put the all-whites backline under pressure on Saturday.

The last outing between the two sides sees us cast back to March last year where points were crucial at the tail end of the season with a pileup outside the relegation zone. Rovers made sure in their fourth meeting between Mousehole of the campaign to grab all three with goals from Brandon Bak & Fin Rooke on the afternoon.

Fancy a trip way out west? The fun bus is in operation for this fixture with the fare standing at £15 and departure from Silver Street being 10:30 am. Do contact Mike Hawkins or the club’s socials to book your place on the bus.

It’s been a tough few months for the blades of grass across the south west, but it’s a testament to an army of volunteers through all of this to get these games on. As the fixtures come in their hundreds (feels like it, probably is about 10) keep getting behind the lads and we’ll be back home soon!

Match Preview: Willand Rovers v Larkhall Athletic

Rovers will be hoping that the rain doesn’t decide Saturday’s result with the bluebirds from Larkhall flocking in for our latest clash in the Southern Football League Division One South with a 3 pm KO!

Last time out for Rovers, it was a visit to Badgers Hill where the pitch was rather muddy but both sides were eager to get a game in as they battled it out in the bog. Only one goal splitter on both sides with Albie Hopkins curling it past Ashby-Hammond to secure all three points for the hosts on a cold, miserable afternoon in Somerset.

This time round though, it’s a crucial game for Rovers as they have once again the opportunity to leap out of the relegation zone whilst our visitors Larkhall can build on their promotion bid as the league tightens up. Though to be honest both sides will be glad to be in action as one again, as the weather warnings threaten the hallowed turf.

John Durbin’s men have been busy this season, cementing themselves in and around the playoffs and looking to really push on from their recent investment and renovation of their home and a general change in luck for the Bath-based side. The last time both sides met was back in Mid October where Bailey Kempster & Finn Herbert had Rovers two in front with only five on the clock. However, the hosts through Bowman & Horrocks made the rovers settle for a point at Plain Ham.

Larkhall’s last game was also at the weekend where they received a visit from Didcot who currently cruise around mid-table. Freddie King scored within the first quarter of an hour for the hosts with Tyger James-Hall levelling it up with five to go, for it to be a point a piece.

One to watch for this weekend’s visitors would have to be Dawid Regula who is well known within the fourth tier as he’s plied his trade at Hungerford Town, Melksham Town & Swindon Supermarine where he’s replicated his form into this season by being the division’s top scorer on 11 for the 25/26 campaign.

For this weekend’s fixture, we are offering our season ticket at a concession rate promotion. Suppose you’re not planning to make the trip to Mansfield with City or the journey to Uxbridge with Tivvy. Even if Torquay & Taunton don’t go ahead, we have you covered. Show your season ticket at the gate and gain concession entry!

The bar will be open from 12:30, when Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur on our screens. Grab a pint and watch the undercard before the main event. The official turnstiles open at half 1 with refreshments available as usual from the tea hut.

We look forward to welcoming you this weekend for another enthralling Southern Football League fixture. Plenty at stake, pack the gate, get behind the rovers.