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Poole Town v Tiverton Town  Tuesday 25 th November 7:45 pm Kick off  The BlackGold Stadium    The Yellows came close to ending their losing run on Saturday against Gosport but ultimately fell short. They will be presented with another chance to stem the tide on Tuesday night, when they head to Dorset to take on a Poole side who have had a resurgence this season and are currently in possession of third place in the table.    The Yellows won praise from Gosport assistant manager Mark Summerhill at the weekend, for their performance and quite a few coaches have complimented the team this season. While that is always nice to hear, the rediscovering of a winning mentality remains first prize.    The half time substitutions of Dan Koita and Brooklyn Wilkins may point to some fitness issues ahead of this evening game or those changes could have been either tactical or precautionary. Ruled out on Saturday were Dean Moxey, Louis Jagger Cane and through suspension, new midfield signing Ryan Keates. Our management team will be hoping to include at least one of those players against the Dolphins.    Pat Suraci and Joe Lea who coincidentally were in charge of team affairs at Gosport, before taking over at Poole during the previous campaign, are very young co-managers. Both are in their late twenties, but they have already guided their former side into the play offs.    The acquisition of Shaquille Gwengwe from Dorset rivals Dorchester has so far proven a big success. The powerful and pacy frontman who is of Malawian descent, has hit the ground running at his new club. He leads the way in the league scoring charts, with a notable 16 goals and the ex-Worthing man has always had the tools to reach these prolific heights.    Gwengwe has formed a lethal partnership this term with IK Hill. Hill is a livewire player, who starred for Winchester for a couple of seasons, prior to their relegation. Skillful and elusive he notched 17 goals from 37 games in this league, during the last campaign and is a dynamic performer.    Set piece expert Charlie Davis is a cultured player. He has plenty of pedigree and experience, the much-admired midfielder played over 100 times for Weymouth and was a heavily influential player for Salisbury, Dorchester, Totton and Sholing. This is the 30-year old’s third spell with the Dolphins.    The hardworking and fierce competitor Billy Lowes would be a welcome addition to any midfield at this level. Beginning at Poole, the combative Lowes was a Dorchester player for five seasons and was also at Weymouth earlier in his senior career. He has made well over 100 appearances for our hosts.    There is a vast experience in the Dolphins ranks and the signing of former Swindon Supermarine captain Ryan Campbell in the close season has strengthened that further. The right sided Campbell is a strong technical player in this division with many attributes.     His namesake Kristian Campbell is very popular with the Poole faithful. The left back has good feet and has a real sense of adventure. He has pedigree, having played further up the footballing pyramid for Eastbourne Borough, Welling, Dartford, Tonbridge Angels and Hampton & Richmond.    Defensive midfielder Harvey Slade has established himself as a mainstay in the home sides midfield across the past few campaigns and provides an important screen for the Dolphins backline and distributes the ball well. Silky fellow midfield player Selim Saied who impressed in the reverse fixture earlier in the season, played over 100 times for Farnborough and started at Woking. A loanee in the 2024/25 season, he permanently signed for Poole this term.    Centre back Josh Staunton has perhaps the most eye-catching CV. The 30-year-old former Yeovil captain made over 200 national League appearances. Signing pro terms with Gillingham and Charlton Athletic, he has also represented Dagenham & Redbridge, Boreham Wood, Woking and FC Halifax in what has been a stellar non-league career.    Between the sticks is likely to be Adam Parkes. A young, highly regarded pro with Southampton, Watford and Plymouth, the talented keeper had loan spells with Barnet, Dover and Plymouth Parkway during his pro days. Signing permanently for Parkway after his release from the Pilgrims and he has since played for Taunton and Gosport Borough, becoming a Dolphin this season.    Asa Hall and Steve Orchard found encouragement from our performance at Gosport and were happy with large aspects of that game. Hopefully we can build on that promise and battle hard for much needed points on Tuesday night.

As we reach the four-month mark of the season, the Committee would like to provide an update on key areas of the club's progress as we continue to move forward together.   The Men’s 1st Team This season, Asa, Steve, and the Board set out with a clear plan: to build a more local, youthful squad that would form the core of the team for years to come. This ambitious goal, coupled with a transition from a large number of last season’s players, has presented challenges. Our division is fiercely competitive, with some clubs spending heavily without the need for financial prudence. Competing for players under these conditions is tough, but the management team remains committed to building a strong, competitive side. The Committee has supported the management team with a budget similar to last season, and we are confident that results will improve soon. Anyone who has watched the games can see the quality of football on display, though we need to refine our ability to convert opportunities into points. Rest assured, every member of the club is fully committed to staying in this division and will work tirelessly to achieve that goal.   The Pitch The ongoing issues with the pitch are not new and have been a challenge for some time. Since the retirement of Gordon and Les, we’ve faced difficulties finding suitable replacements to manage the grounds. We thought we had found the right individual over the summer, but unfortunately, they were unable to follow through, leaving us with a limited window to address the situation. Despite this setback, we have invested significantly in improving the pitch, bringing in respected contractors, and working hard to maintain quality. However, with the wet and cold season upon us, conditions remain challenging. Asa and Steve are committed to playing a style of football that relies on a good-quality pitch, and we are working to ensure this is achieved. A positive step forward was the recent appointment of a paid head groundsman, who, along with a team of volunteers, will help improve the pitch over the next couple of months. If you are able to assist, we would welcome your support.   3G Pitch The 3G pitch project is progressing, but as anticipated, it has proven complex. One of the final hurdles involves managing water runoff in a way that meets environmental requirements. Currently, the solution requires the installation of a large, slow-release tank under the pitch. Unfortunately, this comes at a significant cost, and we are exploring alternative options to overcome this challenge. Glenn from XL Planning and our contractors, PST Sports, are working hard to find a viable solution.   We understand how important having a 3G surface is to not only our club but to the wider community and that’s why we have spent so much time working on this project. If there are any people or businesses who would like to get involved in this development we would welcome their contribution. We will provide an update as soon as we have more information.   Community Development This season has seen tremendous growth in our community programs. We’ve launched a Women’s 1st Team, a Girls’ Under 18s team, and a Boys’ Under 16s team, alongside our established Boys’ Under 18s squad. The Women’s team enjoyed an excellent run in the FA Cup, and as of now, our Boys’ Under 18s are still in the competition. Our partnership with Twyford is also progressing positively, and we hope to share more news on this soon. Our Ability Counts sides have recorded a number of wins and continue to progress.   The Slee Blackwell Stadium The club has been working for over two years to secure a new lease for the stadium. With just eight years left on the current lease, accessing most grants has been difficult. Thanks to the hard work of John Smith and others, we now have a draft lease agreement that will grant the club a new 30-year term. This will unlock funding opportunities for stadium improvements, including the pitch. Although the process has taken longer than expected, we are now close to finalising the agreement and securing a brighter future for the club.   The Executive Committee Since Ian Moorcroft’s return as Chairman, the Committee has expanded to include a diverse group of individuals who reflect the club's values. As the club continues to grow with more teams and responsibilities, it’s essential to bring in people who can contribute to our success. If you are interested in joining the club at an executive or committee level, we encourage you to get in touch. Our ambitious roadmap for the future can only succeed if we work together as a community.   Onwards and Upwards 💛

Gosport Borough 3 Caborn 30 Greenwood 76 Taylor 77 Tiverton Town 2 Koita 15 Hall 57 Saturday 22nd November Aerial Direct Stadium Attendance: 649 Conceding in quick succession once again proved our downfall on a day when that aside, for the majority of the afternoon the game plan appeared to work. The reality is though, another loss was endured, by the struggling Yellows in Hampshire versus sixth in the table Gosport.    This game saw new signing from Exmouth Town, midfielder Jack Kennell come straight into the line-up and Marko Radovanovic the former Mangotsfield, Brixham and Buckland keeper was between the sticks after Zak Baker’s loan agreement had expired.    Long term absentee Dean Moxey and top scorer Louis Jagger Cane (hamstring), both didn’t make the matchday squad and Ryan Keates who was also announced on Friday is serving a Southern League suspension. Both sides had to deal with a heavy, watery surface and stormy conditions.    Gosport started strongly and controlled the early play. In the 3 rd   minute, winger Trevor Caborn had the ball in the back of the net, but celebrations for the home side were muted, after the referee’s assistant raised an offside flag. Radovanovic then got down well, to pull off a routine stop to deny striker Ethan Taylor.     Tivvy withstood the Boro’s immediately threatening attacking intent, though were tested again in the 12 th minute, when Ben Greenwood and Rafa Ramos neatly and nimbly exchanged passes out wide. Ramos whipping a cross into the danger area, but evading players of both sides.    By that point though the Yellows had found some rhythm in possession and broke with purpose a few minutes before they supplied the game’s opener. Brooklyn Wilkin’s threaded the ball to Tor Swann, who returned the ball to the marauding wing back, who then released Swann in the Boro’s final third. Collecting Wilkins incisive pass, Swann’s telling cross in, was turned emphatically home by Dan Koita.    Establishing that 15 th minute lead gave Asa Hall and Steve Orchard’s men a much-needed boost and the side continued to play attractively. Confidently knocking the ball around, Tiverton had pushed Gosport out of their stride and were threatening, themselves. Although an alert piece of decisive defending from Wilkins was required, as he intercepted an overlap.     The influence of Swann was stretching our hosts and when he surged forward, his delivery in hung up on the wind, eventually dropping to Hall, whose volley was misplaced. Down the other end following a well-constructed move through the team for the Boro involving Michael Fernandes, Taylor and Greenwood, a wayward shot spoilt an impressive bit of football.    The hot-heeled ex Winchester man Caborn then saw it open up for him in the 26 th minute. He unselfishly looked to play in one of his team-mates with the goal at his mercy and Tivvy had been let off the hook, with the ball spiralling out of harm’s way.    The visitors though were more than holding their own and Koita was always a good focal point and willing runner when the Yellows fashioned together some promising build up play. Good application was on display from the team as a whole, but on the half hour mark Gosport drew level.    Caborn taking the ball in his stride and quickly adjusting his feet, unleashed a magnificent strike from more than twenty yards out centrally, to bludgeon the ball past the helpless Radovanovic. There was an extremely positive reaction to this setback from the Yellows and in the 33 rd minute Koita skilfully beat Greenwood on the by-line, to force a corner.    A half chance from it fell to Hall, though this was made more difficult by the ball riding on the wind and not coming down naturally or quickly. When the ball did drop down to the player manager, a few Gosport players had moved into position to block his attempt.    Radovanovic then showed good handling, when heavily pressured by a few Boro forwards and then in the 38 th minute with our backline breached, Ramos thankfully blazed wide. Minutes later Tiverton’s misunderstanding at the back presented a good chance for the home team, but two players got in each other's way, much to the relief of the watching on Steve Orchard.    It was the visitors though who dominated at the end of the half. A Yellows corner found its way back to Wilkins, whose 43 rd minute, low skidding effort missed the post by a coat of paint. Then Swann rampaged forward and sent in an inviting cross at the end of normal time. With Tivvy committing men forward, this caused panic in the Gosport box. Gabe Billington’s snapshot was just directed off target in concerted pressure from the away side.    Swann was becoming a real pest and as he was about to trick his way beyond the backline, former EFL player Charlie Wassmer made a necessary foul and was carded. From the resulting Free Kick in added time, Koita stole in round the back, but a good defensive header, agonisingly prevented him from putting Tiverton back in front, at the break.    Asa Hall and Steve Orchard’s men finishing the first half with their tail’s up, will have been somewhat encouraged by a well-executed opening forty-five minutes. Two changes were made at the break though, enforced or otherwise ? Finn Rooke replaced Dan Koita and Jacob Wellington came on for Brooklyn Wilkins.    When the game resumed, excellent defending from Toby Down in the 51 st minute, with the physical Ramos at close quarters, saw him head back into Radovanovic’s arms. Busy build up play from the hosts, forced a corner. Fortunately for Tiverton the lively Fernandes missed his kick when in a good position to convert the delivery in.    The Yellows responded in the 54 th minute by gaining a corner themselves. An attempt from the edge of the box, deflecting behind after brushing the side-netting. Swann then was close to regaining the lead, but for the timely intervention of substitute Rory Williams who dispossessed him, as he was about to pull the trigger.    Tiverton had been knocking on the door for a few minutes and from another corner in the 58 th minute, they got their rewards. In a congested Gosport area, Hall turned the ball, into the goal. With renewed hope, a spring was back in the players steps, as they played with fluidity and confidence.     Although Finn Rooke and Steve Orchard were both shown yellow cards in the 64 th minute, following the former’s forceful challenge which provoked optimistic calls from the home bench and Boro players for a stronger punishment. A stop/start passage of play followed, with a number of free kicks and hold ups because of brief injuries. Although the Yellows were still performing well and looking accomplished in possession.     Radovanovic however produced a very good save to maintain our lead.  Seeing the ball late through a crowd of players, he showed very good agility in saving a shot low down to the corner of his goal, that accelerated off of the greasy surface.    That happened with 73 minutes played and a few minutes later, the Yellows were pegged back when substitute Harry Kavanagh crossed from the right channel and his inviting delivery was headed home by the onrushing Greenwood. Conceding straight after conceding is the teams achilles heel and you could suspect a Malaysian betting syndicates influence, for the number of times it’s occurred this season.    Less than a minute later it was 3-2. Prolific ex-Totton striker Ethan Taylor fortuitously finding the net after a defensive error. The team pressed hard for an equaliser and decisive contact was almost made on an 82 nd minute corner. However, that was the closest Tivvy came to levelling in a game that they shouldn’t have been coming away from empty handed. Lots of added time was accumulated and Williams nearly added a fourth with a header, as the hosts finished the game on the front foot.     Positives are to be taken from this defeat, as Gosport are a play-off chasing side, who we ran extremely close. The hunger and the spirit to turn this around remains in the squad, as they visit Poole on Tuesday night.  Tiverton: Marko Radovanovic, Brooklyn Wilkins (46), Corey Koerner, Jack Kennell, Matt Wood, Toby Down, Tor Swann, Asa Hall, Dan Koita (46), Gabe Billington, Harry Hutchinson. Substitutes: Jacob Wellington (46), Aiden Horne, Finley Rooke (46).

Tiverton Town FC are delighted to be able to confirm the signing of midfielder Ryan Keates from near neighbours Willand Rovers. Ryan initially joined Rovers in the summer of 2024 from Brixham AFC and spent a short spell at Exmouth Town at the start of this season before returning to Silver Street in September. In August 2021 he joined then-Southern Division One South side Barnstaple Town from Stoke Gabriel. He had re-joined Stoke Gabriel in February 2020 from Newton Abbot Spurs and was previously with South Devon league side Watcombe Wanderers. Ryan has played for the Yellows in the past, when he made a solitary appearance for the club in 2023 in a 2-1 defeat at Gosport Borough, who the Yellows face at Privett Park tomorrow. Ryan is unavailable for tomorrow as he is currently serving out a suspension. Welcome to the club Ryan. In other news, goalkeeper Zak Baker has returned to parent club Plymouth Argyle at the end of his loan. #OneTownOneTeamOneTivvy 💛

Gosport Borough v Tiverton Town  Saturday 22 nd November 3pm kick off  The AEI Stadium    It will be a fortnight since the Yellows’ last lined up against Hanwell in London. Can the hard work that has been put in on the training ground and the chance to regroup, press the reset button and see the team halt a lengthy losing run?    There will be no shortage of effort or spirit from Asa Hall and Steve Orchard's side on show this Saturday, but they will be very conscious of the areas in which they need to improve if they're to become a competitive side in this division. Ability wise this is a talented crop of players, but a business-like approach collectively is still elusive.    Whether the injuries to Louis Jagger Cane and Dean Moxey have healed sufficiently for them to take some part in this game is questionable, however despite the enormity of the challenge, the squad need to adopt a siege mentality and present a united front against sixth placed, play off chasing Gosport.    Despite Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat at Wimborne, our hosts in contrast have been in decent form. A draw with Sholing at the end of October on the road, followed by a home win against Hungerford and an away win at Taunton leave The Boro in good shape.    Former Totton boss Glen Howe’s currently manages the Hampshire side and his undoubted experience at this level, has also seen him previously in charge at Dorchester. That obvious know-how has to be a factor in Gosport’s impressive campaign, so far. In his playing days Howe also played with distinction for the club he is now in charge of.    He does have a squad with players who have proven pedigree in this standard of football and higher, from which to choose from. Rafa Ramos who endured a difficult time at Poole last season and then finished the season at Hungerford, has returned to Gosport where he was prolific beforehand and has rediscovered his goalscoring touch.    He has six league goals this term and the tall, gifted striker is supported in the goal’s column by ex-Totton centre forward Ethan Taylor, who has provided a notable 9 goals in this division. Taylor has twelve goal involvements from thirteen games, with three assists highlighting his dangerous all-round forward play.    Forwards Michael Fernandes and Trevor Caborn are both match winners on their day. Fernandes who scored a hattrick against us for Swindon Supermarine during the last campaign can be enigmatic, but the skilful, quick footed winger can also be an explosive proposition. An academy player with Colchester, he has additionally played for Farnborough, Hayes & Yeading, Poole, Salisbury and Hungerford.    Caborn is a much-admired player, after starring for Winchester in the previous two seasons. A well-balanced winger with plenty of ability, he is another to catch the eye when in the opposing line up. The evergreen Dan Wooden has a twelve-year association with the home side. Beginning as a striker, the long serving player has pedigree having played a step higher with the club and began his senior career in the 2011/12 season.    Now utilised primarily as a midfielder, the crowd favourite is a strong performer in The Southern Premier League South. Kaya Tshaka a close season recruit from Havant & Waterlooville is a blossoming talent and has featured heavily for The Boro this term. A regular in midfield, Tshaka is a product of Eastleigh’s youth system and also spent time on loan at Poole.    There is plenty of pedigree in Gosport’s backline. None more so than centre back Charlie Wassmer who played in the EFL for Crawley and Dagenham & Redbridge. A big player in the National League/Conference, he has also represented Hayes and Yeading when they were playing in the Conference, Fleetwood Town, Cambridge United and Maidstone United.     Former Havant & Waterlooville, Totton and Sholing defender Benny Read is a talented and solid performer with a wealth of experience to offer to his new team-mates. He is another to have a good grounding at Eastleigh. Fellow ex-Totton defender Adam Tomasso made over 150 appearances for the Stags and was an integral part of their promotion winning team.    Cultured, left back Rory Williams is into his eleventh season with the Boro. Although the battle-hardened Williams also spent three seasons at Havant & Waterlooville when they were plying their trade higher up the football pyramid.     Ben Greenwood is a left sided defender who was a pro with Bournemouth and made a cup appearance for the first team in the 22/23 campaign. The highly thought of youngster also has good experience with both Eastleigh and Weymouth and has proved a notable acquisition on loan from Farnborough, for our hosts.     Gosport’s number one is talented stopper, 25-year-old Ryan Hall who has spent the majority of his senior career at Aldershot, having been on loan at Dorchester during the 2022/23 campaign, he is an ever present this term.    A new signing has been made, with ex Torquay youngster Jack Kennell arriving from Exmouth Town. The nineteen year old midfielder, a technical player and promising playmaker who was with Willand will come into contention for a starting place. The quest for points is becoming a necessity, and the management team and players will be hoping to turn the fortunes and direction of our season around, starting on Saturday at Gosport.

Tiverton Town FC are delighted to be able to confirm the signing of midfielder Jack Kennell from Exmouth Town. 19-year-old Jack began his career in the youth set up with Torquay United before swapping Plainmoor for Silver Street and Willand Rovers in the summer of 2024, where he spent last season and he then joined Exmouth Town this summer. Jack will be available for selection for this weekends Southern League tie at Gosport Borough. Welcome to the club Jack. #OneTownOneTeamOneTivvy 💛

Tiverton Town FC are saddened to have to announce that Andy Greig has decided to step down from his position on the Executive Committee. Andy joined us in 2022 and has been an integral part of the clubs positive changes off the pitch, as well as promoting the sale of our merchandise and replica kits. Andy added: “It’s been an honour to have represented the club and to have played a small part in its amazing history but now is the right time, for me personally, to step away and allow others to take it further still. As a Tivvy fan, I will not be a stranger though and will continue to support the club" We’d like to place on record our extreme thanks to Andy for all his efforts during his time with us and we wish him well for the future. All the best Andy  #OneTownOneTeamOneTivvy 💛

Hanwell Town 2 Woodcock 54 Duncan 90 Tiverton Town 0 Saturday 8th November OCS Community Stadium Attendance: 239 The Yellows struggles continued on the road yesterday, in West London at Hanwell Town. A sustained difficult period of results was added to, when two second half goals ensured that the Geordies took all three points. Captain Toby Down returned to Tiverton's defence and was one of two changes made to the side that were put to the sword by League leaders Walton & Hersham the previous Saturday. The other seeing Corey Koerner come into Asa Hall and Steve Orchard’s starting eleven, with Finn Rooke and Jacob Wellington those to drop to the bench.    Formation wise it was Zak Baker in goal, a three of Matt Wood, Down and Harry Hutchinson formed the base of Tivvy’s side with Brooklyn Wilkins and Koerner in wing back mode.  A midfield three of Hall, Gabe Billington, Tor Swann. Dan Koita and Aiden Horne led the line.    In an evenly contested and hard-fought opening 45 minutes, hopes were raised. The first meaningful action took place in the 10 th minute, when Hanwell won a free kick on the edge of Tiverton’s box. Free kick specialist Dan Carr’s powerfully struck attempt allowed Zak Baker to demonstrate his agility, as he expertly sprung across and palmed away. In the early exchanges of this game, both defences were solid and despite Swann shifting the ball past his marker and providing a decent cross with 15 minutes’ gone, Dan Koita couldn’t break the shackles of Dwayne Duncan, who cleared away for a corner.  Duncan then closed the door on Koita after he had been sent away down Hanwell’s left by Swann and the Yellows number nine could only foul his marker.    With twenty minutes on the clock, an opening was created for Koita as he was played through on goal. The alert Geordie’s keeper Sam Beasant though, tackled Koita and the game remained goalless. Our hosts then enjoyed a good spell of probing possession, forcing consecutive corners in the process. The hold up play of the physically imposing Alfie Pendlebury was a feature of Hanwell’s attacks and this enabled the threatening Roberto Nditi with his overlapping runs to cause problems for the Yellows out wide. The Yellows themselves were building nicely from the back, but the final ball was often wasteful.    Nditi was continuing to have an impact for Hanwell and in the 35 th minute he skilfully tricked his way past his marker out wide, before carrying the ball deep into Tiverton territory. Although his cross over, was in keeping with the disappointing end product from both teams. A good chance was spurned by the home side though with five minutes of the half remaining. Joe Wilson screwing his shot wide of the upright, when in the clear after Pendlebury had laid the ball through to him. Then twice in quick succession Tor Swann almost broke the Geordies defensive line, but desperate, well-timed tackles from Duncan and Harvey Seabrook prevented him from having goalscoring opportunities.    In added time a pacey, positive piece of forward play from Koita saw him one-on-one with the vastly experienced Beasant and experience prevailed, as a block-save denied the Tivvy frontman and his team a first half lead. The Yellows were very much in the game, as they headed to the dressing room and it had been a decent showing from Asa Hall and Steve Orchard’s men in the opening period.    When we resumed it was Tiverton who signalled their intent by forcing a 47 th minute corner, following Koita manoeuvring his way past Duncan. The corner didn’t amount to anything, but Koita then latched onto a searching ball after beating Carr in a foot race. A vital block as he entered the Hanwell area, keeping the Yellows at bay. That start to the second half had promised so much and it seemed that the momentum was with us. However, as has often happened this season our failure to capitalise when in the ascendancy is quickly punished.     A long free kick from just over the halfway line from Seabrook in the 53 rd minute, was met by the faintest of glancing headers from Callum Woodcock and the ball continued beyond Baker and into the Tiverton net. Question marks about the ease in which we appear to concede goals, once again was evident. The lively Jordy Mongoy then saw two attempts impressively saved by Baker, as Hanwell looked to turn the screw. Tivvy’s keeper with rapid reflexes when foiling him from close in and then tipping over for a corner. A penalty appeal from our hosts was then turned down by the referee just before the hour mark.    Tiverton never really got a foothold in the game after that. Gabe Billington had a half chance after winning a tussle with Carr outside the Geordies box in the 63 rd minute but lifted his shot over the bar. Wilson then forced the busy Baker into action, as his piledriver stung the Argyle loanee’s palms. Baker’s next job was to deal with Woodcock being in on goal. One-on-ones have always been a strong part of his game, and a superb reaction stop in the 73 rd minute, kept Tiverton’s hopes alive. Around ten minutes later, a speedy break from the Yellows, ended with shouts for a penalty, but they weren’t convincing enough for the referee.    Hanwell then went up the other end and Pendlebury was then thwarted by Baker from point blank range. Any thoughts however of an equaliser were dispelled when with almost 90 minutes’ up, Duncan forced the ball home from close in, following a corner. Wilson’s volley was close to giving the hosts a third, deep into the time the officials decided to add on and substitute Finn Rooke’s header from Hall’s floated free kick nearly brought a consolation, but 2-0 was the final score.    The Yellows have been going to the well for a long time now and haven’t been able to put out the fires that have been engulfing their season. Maybe a break in fixtures will enable them to take stock and plot a way forward. They next take to the field on November 22 nd , when they travel to Gosport.    Tiverton: Zak Baker, Brooklyn Wilkins, Corey Koerner, Harry Hutchinson, Matt Wood, Toby Down, Tor Swann (90), Asa Hall, Daniel Koita (68), Gabe Billington, Aiden Horne (74). Substitutes: Jacob Wellington (68), Zack Williams (90), Sergui Lungu, Finley Rooke (74).

Tiverton Town v Hanwell Town  Saturday 8 th  November 3pm Kick off  The Powerday Stadium    On Saturday the Yellows will be looking to redress the balance and are on a winless run in Southern League Premier South that stretches back to September 6 th . The training ground on Tuesday evening will have hosted a group of players determined to stop this downward trend.    Hanwell themselves will be nursing a few wounds, after going down 4-0 last weekend to Taunton on home territory. There is always an opportunity in this division when a team isn’t quite on it, such is the competitiveness of this division. So, with both sides suffering heavy losses, bounce-back-ability will weigh heavy on the two teams minds.    A hamstring injury is likely to keep leading scorer Louis Jagger Cane out for a while, Dean Moxey remains doubtful, and Toby Stephens has of course departed. However, it will be very unfair to point to their injuries as an excuse for where we are, as with three months of the season completed, each squad will have encountered similar setbacks.    The finger could be pointed at our defensive issues or at our shortage of ruthlessness in front of goal. Although in team sports, whether you win, lose or draw, you have to stick together and believe both collectively and individually that an upward spiral is not out of the question.    The Geordies will take advantage of signs of weakness, in fact any team at this level will take full advantage of perceived vulnerabilities and vice versa. Ex Brentford & Dagenham & Redbridge pro former Striker Chris Moore manages affairs at The Powerday Stadium and was a prolific scorer in his playing days.    Another experienced forward Mohammed Bettemer and physical striker Alfie Pendlebury have formed a two-pronged attack in recent matches.     Bettemer is a full Libyan international who has previously played 100 times in the Conference/National League for the likes of Aldershot, Hayes & Yeading, Barnet and Braintree. The 32-year-old is primarily a centre forward but is also an adept winger. Pendlebury can be a real handful, and the team will play off of the powerful forward, who is good with his back to goal in holding the ball up impressively and wins his fair share of flick ons too.    Attacking midfield player Bradley Clayton has had an impressive non-league career. 170 games for Chesham and part of their promotion winning team, that achieved National League South status. A tricky customer and creative winger, the 28-year-old joined Hanwell this term.    Jordy Mongoy, who can play in a number of attacking positions, is a left sided midfielder by trade but has the ability to play further forward. Finding the net four times this season, Mongoy who is 26, is much travelled and a gifted performer whose CV includes Dagenham & Redbridge, Wealdstone and Farnborough.    Skilful winger Gianni Crichlow began the season with league rivals Sholing and the ex QPR trainee has played for a whole host of clubs in the league above. He has represented Braintree, Hemel Hempstead, Havant & Waterlooville, Dulwich and Tonbridge Angels in National League South. In the level we play at, he has spent time also with Hendon and Gosport.    There are other established midfielders who have featured regularly in Chris Moore’s line ups. 30-year-old central midfielder Taylor Miles started in senior football with Essex clubs Concord Rangers and Braintree. Hemel Hempstead and another Essex side Chelmsford City also are on the CV of this strong performer in the middle of the park, whose experience in the division above indicates a very good pedigree.    Dan Carr is known for his stellar displays in Southern League Premier South and has a good record from the penalty spot and is a dangerous striker of the ball. He has played well over 100 times for the Geordies and has also worn the colours of Met Police and Bracknell. Former Marlow man Harry Hoath has been an integral part of Hanwell’s team during this campaign.    Centre back pairing Dwayne Duncan and Harry Seabrook have provided a solid backbone across the last few seasons. The well-built Duncan is popular with the hosts supporters and has spent eight consecutive seasons with the club while Seabrook, who was at relegated Harrow Borough in the 2023/24 season, signed for the Geordie’s for the last campaign and is a commanding defender.    Sam Beasant is Hanwell’s number one and captain. His father Dave played for Wimbledon, Chelsea and England during his football career and Sam is a highly respected and talented keeper in his own right. Now 37, he began his footballing life in Chelsea’s academy sides. An EFL player for Stevenage and Cambridge United, the sought after custodian has had a long and successful non-league association. Performing in the National League for Woking and Braintree. Other clubs to have signed him include Chelmsford City and Chesham.    Hanwell are the only team to beat Walton & Hersham so far, but their 14 th place standing implies an inconsistency that the Yellows will be hoping to exploit. Asa Hall and Steve Orchard’s men know that they are losing ground on others in the relegation picture and points are very precious in the scheme of things.

We can now confirm the new date for our Southern League tie with Wimborne Town. We will, weather permitting, now welcome the Magpies to the Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium on Tuesday 13th January, 7:45pm kick off. The original date for the fixture had to be postponed due to the Magpies involvement in the FA Trophy. #OneTownOneTeamOneTivvy  💛

We can now confirm the new date for our Southern League tie with Gloucester City. We will, weather permitting, now welcome the Tigers to the Slee Blackwell Solicitors Stadium on Tuesday 16th December, 7:45pm kick off. The original date for the fixture, Saturday 15th November, had to be postponed as the Tigers travel to Slough Town in the FA Trophy on that date. #OneTownOneTeamOneTivvy 💛

Walton & Hersham 6 Rogalski 1 Defise 6 Powell 51, 82 Wood 60, 90+2 Tiverton Town 0 Saturday 1st November Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub Attendance: 552 This was always going to be a challenging afternoon for the Yellows, playing against a team with a 100% record at home, who had a four-point lead at the top of the table going into this one. Confidence high in the home dressing room and confidence fragile in the away dressing room, because of what is already a fight for survival.    Selection for this game was hampered by the departure of Toby Stephens and a hamstring injury that Louis Jagger Cane picked up the previous weekend against Yate. Fin Rooke started alongside Matt Wood in the centre of defence, with Harry Hutchinson moving to a more familiar left back role. Gabe Billington partnered Asa Hall in the middle of midfield, Aiden Horne and Dan Koita were our strike-force.    Reminiscent of the start made at Evesham, Walton & Hersham took the lead a minute into the game. A ball over the top into the channel was crossed in and the Swans leading scorer Dawid Rogalski sent his header past Zak Baker.     In the 6 th minute the free-flowing hosts produced a second early goal as a neatly lifted pass from Rogalski, found Lucas Defise in the clear and he had time to compose himself, beating Baker with a conclusive finish. Not being able to keep things tight at the start of games, has been our downfall on multiple occasions.    A possession-based team like the Swans are not a side you want to give a two-goal head start to and our hosts threatened more goals, that thankfully didn’t arrive, due to a mixture of dogged defending and missed opportunities in a testing opening twenty-five minutes. Finn Rooke twice heading away from danger, from successive corners.    The Yellows then settled into a better rhythm and started to string some passes together. The game became more of an even spectacle and on the half hour mark Aiden Horne broke into the right side of the home team’s box. Finding himself one-on-one with Jos Barker, the Tivvy striker got his shot away, but the keeper was down well to keep him out.  The classy Swans though, manifested another chance in the 39 th minute when captain Joey Jones downward header brought smart reactions from Baker and from a few defenders to combine in clearing off the line.    Some neat Interplay in the 42 nd minute, beginning with a sweeping cross field ball from Asa Hall to Tor Swann who linked up with Brooklyn Wilkins whose drilled pass to Dan Koita appeared to open up Walton & Hersham, that was until the linesman’s intervention with an offside flag.    When half time arrived Tiverton, although two goals behind, had a decent end to the opening period and that saw them on the front foot, when the sides returned.  A tackle on Horne in the box, saw Jacob Wellington pick up possession, but his attempt couldn’t be turned goalwards.    Matt Wood then propelled a long throw that found Hall. His deflected shot was met by a Tor Swann header that was collected by Barker in the hosts area. However, that penchant for conceding early, reared its head once again and the encouragement of a good start made in the second half was quickly extinguished.    Eoin Bolger’s well directed through ball found prolific attacking midfielder, ex Charlton youngster Johl Powell and exposed Baker. Powell cooly slotted home and the Plymouth loanee was picking the ball out of the net for the third time with 51 minutes on the clock.    I suppose weighing up our recent struggles there was a sense of the inevitable, as to how the game would pan out. Although Asa Hall’s clever flick on to Wellington almost gave the Yellows some faint hope, but the latter couldn’t beat Barker and the score remained 3-0.    Walton & Hersham then pretty much ended the contest with a 61 st minute fourth. With the home side displaying all their skilful approach play and good movement off the ball, a corner was won. Rooke cleared, but waiting on the edge of the box was Jack Wood, whose spectacular strike flew into the net.     Steve Orchard then made Tivvy’s first change of the afternoon as Zack Williams replaced Horne. Williams almost gave the visitors a consolation goal, just over five minutes after he was introduced. Catching the ball sweetly on the half-volley, however Barker made a magnificent save to foil the young midfielder.    Toby Down then made his return off the bench, in place of Rooke. Following some probing forward play from Koita, the ball inadvertently arrived at Willams feet, drawing a good save from the Swans number one Josh Barker. Although not long after that Powell completed his brace in the 82nd minute.    Pulling the strings all afternoon in the middle of midfield was former Salford City man Joey Jones and his vision picked out Powell, whose first effort was saved by Baker, but he despatched the follow up to make it 5-0.    A sixth arrived in added time, when the alert Jack Wood reacted quickest to Baker’s fine point blank save, to round off an extremely disheartening afternoon for Asa Hall and Steve Orchard’s side.    The Yellows travel to Hanwell on Saturday where realistically expectations will be a little higher in achieving a positive outcome, but self-belief and better performances and concentration will be needed to turn what is, at the moment, a very difficult corner.    As supporters we have been used to watching relegation battles unfold early for three seasons’ now and what is often forgotten is how we tailed off the season before that. It’s not easy being a fan at the moment, but true fans get behind their team through the bad times and currently our role in doing that is vital.    It’s exceptionally hard to move on from results like this, but as a club we have to and I know on the training ground next week, the players and management team will be striving to do exactly that.    Tiverton: Zak Baker, Brooklyn Wilkins, Harry Hutchinson, Matt Wood, Tor Swann, Asa Hall, Dan Koita, Jacob Wellington (83), Gabe Billington, Aiden Horne (61), Finley Rooke (71). Substitutes: Corey Koerner (83), Toby Down (71), Zack Williams (61), Sergui Lungu,