Striking rebuff for Hutch (From Dorset Echo)

Striking rebuff for Hutch

9:07am Thursday 7th January 2010 in Club News By Derek Bish

WEYMOUTH have missed out on the loan signing of two AFC Totton strikers.

Manager Ian Hutchinson enquired about ex-Havant & Waterlooville man James Taylor and former Eastleigh forward Brett Williams but was rebuffed in his attempts.

Hutchinson said: “James has vast experience and is a good target man but Totton weren’t looking to let him or Brett go.

“It’s unfortunate but we’ll keep looking and go again, but I believe in the group of players we have here.”

However, at the other end of the pitch, the Terras have lost goalkeeper Simon Evans to rivals Dorchester Town.

The custodian has been on loan at Bridport in recent months after failing to break into the Terras’ line-up this campaign, with Ryan Harrison maintaining his grip on the number one spot.

“Simon has found it very difficult to oust Ryan, who has been in tip-top form,” said Hutchinson. “He has shown a great attitude throughout in very difficult circumstances with him being number two.”

* The Football Assoc-iation has confirmed to Echosport that an inquiry into irregular betting patterns for the Blue Square Premier match between Weymouth and Rushden & Diamonds on February 21, 2009, is still ongoing.

Weymouth were forced to field their youth team in the match at the Wessex Stadium after players refused to play.

Rushden went on to win the match 9-0, costing bookmakers across the country in the region of £1 million.

* The Dorset Senior Cup quarter-final clash against Gillingham Town has been switched to the Wessex Stadium.

The match, which was scheduled to be played at the North Dorset club’s Hardings Lane ground, and has been postponed four times, will now to be played at the Wessex Stadium on Tuesday, January 12 (7.45pm).

Admission prices will be £5 for adults/OAPs and £1 for children.

* Weymouth’s postponed Blue Square South match at home to Braintree Town is now scheduled for Tuesday, February 23.