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| 4-May-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Verwood Town 1st XI on Penalties"
VERWOOD TOWN 1ST XI ran out winners of the Lee Simmonds Memorial Trophy after a dramatic penalty shoot out with KINGSTON LACY. Kingston Lacy nearly stole the show by leading Verwood 1-0 until a stunning goal from Ben Giles snatched a dramatic equaliser. The penalty shoot out produced 11 superbly taken
penalties which would have graced the Premiership - but with Verwood leading 6-5, a gutsy Kingston Lacy side missed the
last and only penalty. In front of a large crowd prior to the Main Final - after a very entertaining game, Verwood Sports & Social beat a sporting Magpies & Woolsbridge 1-0. Extended report available (Click Here) Photos also posted see 2007/8 Photos
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| 26-Apr-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Home-r Run for fourth place"
Two goals from Luke Homer help Verwood to a 2-2 draw against Amesbury Town which prove enough to secure 4th place in the Sydenhams (Wessex) Division 1 for season 2007/8
[Picture] A defensive mix up is pounced upon as Luke Homer rounds veteran Amesbury keeper Martin Maggs (playing his last game) to level the score at 1-1.
With Verwood and Totton & Eling going into the last game of the season level on points, a good result at Amesbury was vital. It proved a mixed affair with Amesbury taking, and holding a lead until half-time. Two strikes from Luke Homer put Verwood back on top, with Amesbury then levelling to finish 2-2. Totton & Eling lost 1-2 at home to third placed Farnborough NE which resulted in Verwood retaining a very creditable 4th place finish for the season.
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| 19-Apr-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Tunnel For Tadley"
Verwood give Division 1 table toppers and confirmed League Champions Tadley Calleva a celebratory entrance to Potterne Park. Tadley took a 3-0 half-time lead but Verwood fought back strongly in the second and narrowly failed to grab a point losing 2-3.
It was Super Saturday in Division 1 as the top four teams all clashed. Verwood's loss leaves them in a fight for fourth place with Totton & Eling who are level on points.
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| 12-Apr-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Five for Fawley"
Verwood concede 5 to lose 2-5 at home to Fawley amid Sunshine and Showers
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| 6-Apr-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "April Snow(ers) replace April Showers"
We awake to an unseasonal cold winter wonderland. It only lasted a few hours and was already starting to melt by the time your photographer took this picture. However, he did hear rumours from passing dog walkers that Verwood Assistant Manager Nigel Reeves had been out there first thing (shorts on of course!) wanting to take a training session !!
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| 4-Apr-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Adam's Going Away Card"
Kind Mr Referee presents Adam Faulkner with a "Going Away" card prior to his tour of duty with the forces. Thanks to Adam from everyone at Verwood for all the hard work and performances over the season - and Good Luck!
Friday night football finishes with a point each in the 1-1 draw at Petersfield
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| 30-Mar-08 |
Just a reminder (in case you can't find pictures that you thought were available on the website), that the older slideshows will gradually be removed to avoid a never ending build up of required space!. I still have them of course, and so if anyone has any special requests then please let me know - Webmaster
The Game-at-a-Glance collages will remain on the site indefinitely as a snapshot record of the game.
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| 29-Mar-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Verwood Clean Up Against Portchester"
Verwood hit their highest single match tally this season in the 7-1 win over AFC Portchester. Both sides gave spirited performances in the wet and windy (again!) conditions
[Picture] Charlie Elysee and Keeper Chris Willis defend a corner towards the end of the game
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| 24-Mar-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Penalty equaliser but Verwood lose to a late goal"
Matt Newbury equlaises from the spot but Totton & Eling go on to win 2-1 with a late winner
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| 22-Mar-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Arnold Blast sets up Windy Win "
Paul Arnold blasts home a fierce shot to score the first goal in Verwood's 2-0 win over Petersfield. The game being played in strong, gusting, freezing cold winds with occasional hail/sleet. (Well - it was the Saturday of the Easter Bank holiday period so what else would we expect)
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| 18-Mar-08 |
Easter Prospects
Easter is the traditional period when the Football Leagues really begin to take on their final shape, and players/supporters look closely at the remaining fixtures ahead to predict results
Verwood currently lie 4th in Wessex League Division 1 and are looking for a strong finish with 5 out of the last 7 games at home.
A busy weekend is in prospect over Easter at Potterne Park with 3.00pm Kick Offs on both Saturday (Petersfield Town) and Easter Monday (Totton & Eling).
It's strange how the fixtures work out, but through postponements and re-arrangements etc. Verwood have yet to face Petersfield this season who currently lie just behind us in the league with a last 6 game form guide of WWLWLW. A close match in prospect then, with both sides still having aspirations for a top two (OK realistically only 2nd!) league finish.
On Easter Monday, we host our nearest Division 1 neighbours (in terms of mileage - 20!), Totton & Eling, who will be looking to avenge our 3-2 Boxing Day victory over them in a game where the lead swung 3 times. Their last 6 match form guide is a positive with WWLDWW and so we can expect another close competitive match.
Of the seven games remaining this season, five are at home which by any normal rules of football should be good!
However, a quick comparison of home points for teams in the Wessex League 1 with those in the FA Premiership
shows less of an advantage for teams in our league. In the Premiership 60% of points are gained from home fixtures, in Wessex 1 only 50%. Probably due to the slightly less daunting prospect for away teams visiting places like Potterne Park, or Love Lane (Petersfield) compared to visits to places like Old Trafford or Anfield!
On the positive side our home form is good (W 10, D 2, L 3)
As for the Weather, who knows ! - I'll get my anorak !
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| 15-Mar-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "The Return Of The King"
An uncharacteristic good second half start from Verwood, as returnee Pete King nets to make it 3-0. Verwood go on to win 5-2 against an always battling Fleet Spurs in wet conditions at Potterne Park.
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| 08-Mar-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Hitman Matt Secures Victory"
Matt Newbury strikes the shot for the winner in Verwood's 3-2 victory over United Services Portsmouth at the Victory Stadium.
Verwood come from 2-1 down and survive a last kick of the game penalty for Portsmouth
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| 01-Mar-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Floored By Farnborough Fight Back"
Second defeat in a row as Verwood lose 3-2 away at Farnborough North End.
Both sides take advantage of the strong wind in the respective halves which had Verwood 2-0 up at half time.
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| 26-Feb-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Black Night at Blackfield"
Verwood go down 4-1 in the mid week game at Blackfield and Langley.
[picture] Sequence of Blackfield and Langley's fourth goal, scored from an excelently executed curling free kick of the highest standard Verwood go down 4-1 in the mid week game at Blackfield and Langley (click on picture to enlarge)
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| 23-Feb-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Two Reasons to Celebrate"
Verwood manager Adie Arnold (right) receives the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) Divisional Club of the Month award for January from league officer Dennis Challis prior to the home game against Warminster. Verwood go on to win a tight encounter 1-0.
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| 21-Feb-08 |
Verwood Town win the Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) Divisional Club of the Month for January |
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| 16-Feb-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Ferry disappointing but about Wight"
A 1-1 draw at East Cowes Victoria. A disappointing result on the Island in the challenge for promotion but one point keeps us third in Wessex Division 1.
[Picture] Russell Dyer leaps high to win the header
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| 13-Feb-08 |
The 'Blues' in Beijing?, the Red Devils in Dubai?, or the Spurs in Sydney? Nevermind all the fuss over the prospect of far away games for the Big Boys, Verwood have their own 'overseas' match this Saturday at Cowes on the Isle of Wight.
With all three Wessex league Island based clubs at home this weekend it looks like an exodus to the Island! - For anyone still undecided, Travel information :- Southampton-East Cowes (car) and West Cowes (high-speed passenger) by Red Funnell , or travel across the Island with car via Wight Link Lymington-Yarmouth. The ground is situated on the outskirts of East Cowes near Whippingham Church and Osbourne School. Directions from East Cowes Ferry Terminal (about 1.6 miles)
"..follow Well Road into York Avenue until reaching the Prince of Wales Public House. Turn at next right into Crossways Road then left into Beatrice Avenue" |
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| 9-Feb-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "A Refined Performance at Fawley"
Verwood put last Wednesday behind them and come away with a win at Fawley.
[Picture] Dan Goodall (right) turns to celebrate having scored with a
right foot low shot, set-up from a pass by Charlie Elysee (centre)
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| 6-Feb-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "Whitchurch Woe"
Despite taking a lead into half-time, Verwood succumb to Whitchurch in spectacular fashion, conceding 6 goals and ending an unbeaten run which started back in early November. Let's hope this is just a temporary blip!
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| 2-Feb-08 |
 Homepage Headline - "The Third of Fourth"
With no first team game this Saturday, the full focus is drawn to the Reserves.
A goal just on half-time, and three in the second half wrapped it up for Verwood against Trinidad at a cold but sunny
Potterne Park.
[Picture] Adam Richmond scores Verwood's third in the commanding 4-0 victory. |
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