Willand Rovers’ defence impresses Russell Jee in 1-0 win over Brislington to make it four in a row

Photo Link https://www.flickr.com/photos/134332763@N08/shares/14oLVW Willand Rovers’ defence took the plaudits from manager Russell Jee after they kept a clean sheet to make it four wins in a row with a 1-0 victory away to Brislington. Brett Worbey’s deflected free-kick gave Rovers victory as Jee’s side kept a third successive clean sheet on the road. That pleased […]

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U15s v FALCONS B.. Video Link..

VIDEO OF THE GAME CAN BE FOUND HERE. COPY AND PASTE THE LINK    http://falconsyouthfc.com/falcons-b.html Following their latest success, the Rovers Under-15s’ management have received a note from the coach of the Falcons and it reads: “Can I say thank you very much for the game and the wonderful reception and hospitality we had from your […]

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Dick Russ from a land down under

Dick Russ formally of Willand, and now living in Adelaide, Australia, showing Andy Barnard how to cut the football pitch, under the watchful eye of Mike Mitchell Dick was captain of the Willand team that won the Devon County Cup in 1967, playing alongside the current chairman Mike Mitchell. He moved to Austrlia in 1970, and […]

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Rovers Under-15s launch home time with a super seven success

The new Rovers U15’s team made their home debuts today with a game against a Falcons B team from Norton Fitzwarren. An impeccable minutes silence was observed before the game in memory of Oliver Croker by all those present. A very competitive start to the game ensured that the Falcons were always a threat but […]

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U18’s beat WELLINGTON 7-2

GAME 1. photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/134332763@N08/shares/414aMU Rovers Under-18s made a promising start to life in the Somerset Floodlit League when they drew 1-1 with visiting Street. League secretary Richard Sloane was at Silver Street to see the game and the following appeared on the full-time website that carries all the league news and result: “The league secretary […]

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Ten more for the flying Under-15s

Moors 0   ROVERS 10 In a keenly contested Mid Devon Derby Willand came out on top but not without finding it difficult to unpick a resolute Moors defence until after the twenty minute mark. In fact it was the Tiverton based team who had the closest chance to open the scoring within the first minute […]

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