"Homepage Headline - Presentation Evening"
A host of Winners at our Presentation Evening on 12th May held at the Carlton Hotel, Bournemouth. We din't capture them all and will fill in the gaps later, but......


Team Awards:
First team: Supporters Player - Russell Dyer/Brad Gale (Joint winners), Managers Player - Ryan Watkins, Players Player - Morgan Browning, Goal of season - ?
Second Team: Managers Player - Max Mason, Players Player - Ben (keeper), Goal of season - Jamie webber Ladies Team: Managers Player ?, Players Player ?, Goal of season ? All Club Awards:
Chairman's Young Player - Jamie Webber
Matt Lusted Award - Committee cup - Matt Gilham
Presidents Cup - Roy Mortimer

"Homepage Headline - 200 Club Winners"
The April draw of the Verwood Town "200 Club" brought winnings to Steve Leigh (£15), Linsay Turner (£25) and Jamie Webber (£50) The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes

"Homepage Headline - Ladies Team"
Ahead of next season, our Ladies Team are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic players to join their friendly group. All abilities are welcomed (16+). For enquiries or more details email verwoodtownladiesfc@gmail.com or call 07828499333

"Homepage Headline - Finishing at Fawley"
Our Sydenhams (Wessex) League season finished away at Fawley on Tuesday evening, unfortunately for us it was the home side who ‘finished‘ the better with four goals in a 4-1 defeat. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Morgan Browning

"Homepage Headline - Golf Day 2018"
Friday 27th April, a wet showery day at Crane Valley Golf Course but it didn't dampen the 18 partcipating teams spirits. Winners of the Team and Individual Competitions above, their prizes being presented by our Chairman, and Verwood Town players Russell Dyer and Matt Gilham

"Homepage Headline - Monday Night Football"
Proved good for Verwood. Another fine team performance and a 4-1 win. Goals from Ollie Davies, Brad Gale, George Turner and Sam Hockey in our last home match of the season see us win against fourth placed United Services Portsmouth. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Isaac Haigh

"Homepage Headline - Fighting Spirit"
A committed team performance and a deserved win at Hythe and Dibden. Just one goal but lots of effort all round as a Brad Gale goal immediately after half-time settles it. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Sam Glatzel

"Homepage Headline - And-Over Before We Started"
A fine free-kick, quickly followed up with a second goal gives visitors Andover New Street a comfortable cushion to go on and win. The Two lightning quick goals by Andover New Street left us wondering what's to come. However to their credit, Verwood kept in the game until later in the second half finally losing 4-1. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Jo Manley All the action from the match captured by VTFCTV Match Video

"Homepage Headline - Fine Wyvern Win Four Us"
Four goals and a strong performance from our Development Squad in Thursdays Wyvern League match with Colden Common. Although designated an ‘Away‘ fixture, this match was played at Potterne to relieve the fixture congestion as Colden Common do not currently have floodlights.
All the action from the match captured by VTFCTV Match Video

"Homepage Headline - 200 Club Winners"
The March draw of the Verwood Town "200 Club" brought winnings to Steve Yerby (£15) and double winnings (as she held two tickets) to Judith Fry totalling (£75) The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes - enquire at entrance booth on match days

"Homepage Headline - Late Penalty Ends Comeback Hopes"
A number of chances but Verwood couldn't quite put them away, a late penalty only added to the agony as we lose 3-1 at New Milton Town.
Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Brad Gale

"Homepage Headline - Failure Against Fawley"
Fawley return with the points as we lose 2-0 at Potterne. We'll hope for better when the teams meet again next Tuesday for the return fixture
Fawley make the early running and score but the game then evens out. A late first half goal from the visitors makes it 2-0 and that's how it stayed. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Callum O'Hare

"Homepage Headline - Webber Hat-Trick in Wyvern Win"
Jamie Webber celebrates having scored Verwood's fourth in the 4-2 Development Squad Wyvern League win vs Romsey Town. All the action from the match captured by VTFCTV Match Video

"Golf Day 2018"
Our Golf Day is on Friday 27th April at Crane Valley Golf Club, Verwood. For information, click on the poster or see our Golf Day page

"Homepage Headline - Edged Out at the Bridge"
Despite significant possession, it was a single goal just before half time (the ball just edging over the line) that provided league leaders Christchurch the win at Hurn Bridge Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Russell Dyer

"Homepage Headline - Presentation Night Bookings"
Our popular Presentation Night on 12th May is now taking bookings, click the poster for menu choices and online booking form

"Homepage Headline - Guthrie Double Does Downton"
James Guthrie (pictured) scores two in a solid team performance against local rivals Downton. A first half free-kick is added to in the second half as the Robins push for a leveller. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Christer Warren

"Homepage Headline - 200 Club Winners"
The February draw of the Verwood Town "200 Club" brought winnings to Emma Gilham (£15) Lindsay Turner (£25) and Evie Scott (£50) The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes - enquire at entrance booth on match days

"Homepage Headline - A Draw at Follands"
1-1 the score in the re-arranged match at Folland Sports
Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Ryan Watkins

"Homepage Headline - A Close Contest"
Just one point separated winning team ‘Monty‘ (pictured) from runners up ‘Vipers‘ in our Quiz Night at the Verwood Hub on Saturday. With 13 teams participating, it was a good night. Our great thanks to all those who came along on the evening to enjoy themselves and help support the club at the same time. Our special thanks of course to the organiser, scorers, and the Verwood Hub for the facilities and food.

"All Off" - although our First Team don't have a scheduled match this weekend, with the recent fall of heavy snow across the region, the Wessex League have taken the decsion to postpone ALL matches across the Sydenhams (Wessex) League this weekend. The Wyvern League have similarly postponed all Wyvern League matches

"Homepage Headline - Abandoned"
..due to an injury to one of the match officials the match at Folland Sports was abandoned on 41 minutes. the Development Squad maintained their good progresss in the Wyvern League with a 4-1 win in the local derby at Ringwood Town

A well organised Wool & Winfrith Ladies team proved too strong for Verwood Town Ladies in Sunday's match, but with two wins and two defeats since the start of the year the team are certainly making good progress in their rebuilding activity.

"Homepage Headline - All Square at 2-2"
Of course we were disappointed that a late leveler provided the visitors with a point but it shouldn't deflect from a good result and performance against a highly placed Tadley Calleva. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Charlie Gajic. The full match action was captured on VTFCTV. Match Video

"Homepage Headline - Presentation : Club of the Month"
Proud to announce that not only have we won the Sydenhams League Division One club of the month for January but also the Kappa MJM Sports Respect award for January. Well done to everyone, we all pull together!
Prior to Saturday's match Ian Harley from the Sydenhams (Wessex) League presents the club awards to Team Manager Adie Arnold.

"Homepage Headline - 200 Club Winners"
The January draw of the Verwood Town "200 Club" brought winnings to Sheila Leigh (£15) Emma Gilham (£25) and Gavin Reeves (£50) The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes - enquire at entrance booth on match days

Development Squad v Downton - all the action from the win against Downton captured by VTFCTV
Match Video

Homepage Headline - "Unstuck at Stock"
Verwood come unstuck at Laverstock & Ford conceding 4 second half goals to lose 5-0. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Rusell Dyer

Homepage Headline - "Fine Development"
The Development Squad took centre stage on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Wyvern League leaders Christchurch. More rain over the lunchtime period resulted in a heavy but playable pitch on which both sides played with great credit

Homepage Headline - "Good New Year Start Continues"
A 2-1 win at Potterne against Alton FC means the unbeaten start to the New Year continues. Both Verwood goals scored by Brad Gale. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Brad Gale
The full match action was captured on VTFCTV. Match Video

Homepage Headline - "Verwood Town Quiz Night"
Verwood Town Quiz Night at the Verwood Hub - Saturday 3rd March. Tickets from Tea Bar at home matches or from Martin Gilham contact on chairman@vtfc.co.uk or 07921 246234

Homepage Headline - "Ladies Open with a Win"
A new year, a new start almost with no matches since November and Verwood Town Ladies open with a 6-2 win against Shaftesbury Town

Homepage Headline - "Even Stevens at East Cowes"
Lots of goals, and with both sides holding the lead at some point but it ends all square 4-4 at East Cowes Victoria Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was James Guthrie

Homepage Headline - "while at Cowes"
..despite keeping it quiet, we discovered it was Mr Verwood Town Club Secretary (aka Nigel Watts) birthday, so we ensured a cake was provided and that this particular ‘special day‘ didn't go unrecognised. Great thanks Nigel from all of us at the club for all of your hard work and input (and being bus driver today!)

Development Squad v East Cowes - also on Saturday, the Development squad played East Cowes in the Wyvern League at Potterne Park. The action was captured on VTFCTV. Match Video

"Homepage Headline - 200 Club Winners" - The December draw of the Verwood Town "200 Club" brought winnings to Steve Course (£50) Joe Meyer (£25) and Callum O'Hare (£15) The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win cash prizes - enquire at entrance booth on match days

Homepage Headline - "A Happy New Year"
..for Verwood as we record a 3-0 win against Whitchurch in our first match of 2018. Verwood goals were from Ryan Kelly and Joe Manley(2). Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Callum O'Hare.
The full match action was captured on VTFCTV. Match Video

Homepage Headline - "Derby Day Disappointment"
Despite us twice holding the lead at Ringwood, it was the home side who came out on top as we lose 4-3 in the local derby. Verwood scorers were Brad Gale (2) and Ryan Kelly. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Brad Gale

Homepage Headline - "Two Quick Goals sing Hopes"
After a good second half period and looking to get back into it at 1-0 down. Two second half goals in quick succession take it away from us at AFC Stoneham Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Ron Frost.

Homepage Headline - "Bournemouth Senior Cup Final"
A competitive Bournemouth Senior Cup Final. Verwood twice recovered the deficit but it was Bashley who had the final word winning this Bournemouth Senior Cup Final 3-2 at a misty Hurn Bridge. Both Verwood goals were scored by James Guthrie. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Isaac Haigh.

Development Squad v Brockenhurst - also on Saturday, the Development squad were involved in a close match with Brockenhurst at Potterne which finished with the visitors taking the win 2-1. The action was captured on VTFCTV. Match Video

Homepage Headline - "First-Half Flurry"
A first half flurry of goals in quick succession sink our hopes as Verwood lose at Romsey. Romsey Town who went on to finish 5-0 winners despite a much better second-half from Verwood.
Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Russell Dyer.

"Verwood Ladies Recruitment Drive" - Recently the feature of a Bournemouth Daily Echo news article, the team are looking to recruit additional players to help cover for maternaty leave and injury. For those perhaps looking to embark on something new in the New Year, or maybe just looking for a change - please contact them via vtlfc@outlook.com in the first instance

"200 Club Winners" - The November draw of the Verwood Town "200 Club" brought winnings to Mike Fry (£50) Steve Yerby (£25) and Ollie Davies (£15) The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win such cash prizes - enquire at entrance booth on match days

Homepage Headline - "Downed by Downton"
Derby defeat to neighbours Downton who score early on, James Guthrie leveled but Downton regained the lead just before half-time. No more goals and it stayed 2-1 Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Brad Gale. Match Video

"A good evening" - It was good to see the large number large number of people from across the club and supporters who attended our Christmas Curry night at the Spice of India Verwood on Thursday evening. A big thank you to our hosts at the venue, now longstanding supporters of the club.

"Into the Final"
An extra-time win for us at Lymington Town in the Bournemouth Senior Cup Semi-final. The 2-1 victory means we play Bashley in the final scheduled to played at Hurn Bridge Christchurch next week. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Morgan Browning. South Coast Journalism filmed this match, for their highlights of this and other Wessex matches recently filmed by them see the Mens Football Page of their website

Homepage Headline - "No Recovery"
An early goal and one more in the first half goals from our visitors Hythe & Dibden inflict defeat. A red card reduces Verwood to 10 during the second-half Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Dane James.
Match Video

"First & Last" - goals for Verwood, but Portland United win the battle in-between as we lose the Dorset Senior Cup Quarter final 4-2. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Joe Kimber

Homepage Headline - "Verwood Youth receive award from AFC Bournemouth Cherries Community Fund"
At a recent presentation, the club were grateful to receive an award of £1000 from the AFC Bournemouth Cherries Community Fund
We were one of the grateful recipient's of an award from the fund which was setup by AFC Bournemouth to provide financial assistance to Projects that help develop young people and vulnerable groups or those that promote sport and a healthy lifestyle. The award was for £1000 which will to assist with funding for 4 brand new, all-purpose durable, inflatable pop up goals for use for the younger age groups. The new goals will be shared by the teams for use indoors and outdoors, and used in training.

Homepage Headline - "Narrow Loss"
A close match with both sides having good chances. It was visitors New Milton who score the only goal and leave with the win on a cold November day at Potterne. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Isaac Haigh Match Video

Homepage Headline - "Cup Exit to Hamworthy"
It's a League Cup exit as Hamworthy United score with much ease in the Tuesday night match. a heavy defeat against Hamworthy United in the league cup match. Two quick goals at the end of the first half restored the visitors lead after Verwood had levelled their early goal. 3-1 at the half turned into a nasty (for us) 7-2 scoreline at the end. Good luck to the Hammers in the next round. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Brad Gale. Match Video

Homepage Headline - "Development Squad Cold Comfort against Colden Common"
3 goals but it was a 4-3 defeat for our Development squad as visitors Colden Common recover a 3-1 deficit. An Alex Eaton goal and two from James Bergin had given Verwood a 3-1 lead after the visitors had opened the scoring. Match Video

"Remembrance"
A minute's silence dutifully managed and observed before each match on Remembrance Sunday, and our Under 14's in winning their game won through to the quarter finals of the Dorset County Cup! - Congratulations to all!
Check this, and all the latest Verwood Town Youth information on facebook available from the Youth Hub page

Homepage Headline - "Development Squad Tackle New Milton - First Team Postponed"
A late call-off by the referee at Fawley meant no match for the First team. The Development Squad suffer heavy defeat at Potterne against New Milton Town. Match Video

Homepage Headline - "200 Club Winners"
The October draw of the Verwood Town "200 Club" brought winnings to Matthew Jones (£50) Anne Barham (£25) and Greg Munson (£15) The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win such cash prizes - enquire at entrance booth on match days

Homepage Headline - "Second-Half Slide"
A late penalty adds insult to injury as Christchurch recover to take the derby match 4-2. Brad Gale had previously given Verwood a two goal first half lead. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Ron Frost. Match Video

Homepage Headline - "Spooktacular Sub"
Kris Anderton comes on to haunt Sherborne with a two goal turn-around on Halloween. All goals in the second-half, Sherborne had taken the lead shortly after the restart but two goals from Kris on 69 and 73 minutes help Verwood progress in the Dorset Senior Cup where we will meet Portland United in the next round. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Kris Anderton. Match Video

"Spooky Coincidence"

- it was Halloween ten years ago on 31st October 2007 when we visited Sherborne (lost 2-0) in the Dorset Senior Cup - Pictures and Report. This Halloween they visit us in the same cup competition. KO at Potterne on Tuesday evening is 7:45pm - will the spirits be kind?, will the Verwood Ghouls and Ghosts make an appearance?

Homepage Headline - "Guthrie Brace"
A James Guthrie Brace provides a win at US Portsmouth- a goal in each half at Victory Stadium. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was James Guthrie

"Close Encounter" - The Wyvern League match against Bemerton Heath ended in a 3-4 victory to our visitors. See the Development Squad action in the match video. Match Video

Homepage Headline - "Thrown Away"
..is how we felt after surrendering a 2 goal lead and going down 3-2 to Folland Sports at Potterne Park. 2-0 up at half time (goals Guthrie and Dyer) and a good start to the second half it was looking good but a goal conceeded and great credit to Folland Sports as they push back and score a last gasp winner. A day to rue the missed chances we had! Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Brad Gale
Match Video

Homepage Headline - "Up and Down"
Despite twice taking the lead 0-1 and 1-2 Verwood succumb to Alton in the end. Goals from Russell Dyer and Brad Gale not enough as we suffer a 4-2 defeat at Alton. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Joe Kimber
A 4-2 defeat seemed to be the order of the day as our Development squad go down to the same score against Ringwood Town in the Wyvern League match at Potterne

Homepage Headline - "200 Club Winners"
The September draw of the Verwood Town "200 Club" brought winnings to Mike Fry (£50) Morgan Browning (£25) and June Lowman (£15) The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win such cash prizes - enquire at entrance booth on match days

Homepage Headline - "Penalty Pleasure"
3-0 down to Sway during the first half, a determined fightback was needed to level in this Bournemouth Senior Cup tie which in the end went all the way to penalties. This time the shoot-out went our way 5-4 The deficit to Sway was eventually levelled at the close of the 90 minutes (actually 94 mins!) Verwood goals in play were from Joe Kimber, James Guthrie and Callum O'Hare. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Russell Dyer.
Match Video

Homepage Headline - "Leaders Humbled"
James Guthrie rounds the keeper to make the score 4-0 as league leaders Laverstock and Ford return empty handed for the second time in two weeks. The Verwood goals were a James Guthrie brace, and one each from Jamie Webber and Russell Dyer Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Morgan Browning.
Match Video

Homepage Headline - "Tadley Take it by Two"
a first half penalty puts Verwood on the back foot, after pressing for an equaliser it's the home team Tadley Calleva who score again to inflict a 2-0 defeat. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Ben Daniels. Elsewhere today, our Development Squad chalk up an away win at Fawley 2-1

Homepage Headline - "Some Smiles At Last"
Verwood progress in the Wessex League Cup with a win against Laverstock & Ford. A strong team performance by Verwood who take the win in this cup tie courtesy of a goal from Matt Vining. In the next round we will face Hamworthy United at Potterne on November 7th Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Ollie Davis
Match Video

Homepage Headline - "F-Eling the Heat"
On an warm September day, Totton & Eling take the points. We have a bright start but the visitors hit the net first and despite a second half Verwood goal from Ron Frost they go on to take the win 3-1. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Ron Frost.

Homepage Headline - "200 Club Winners"
The August draw of the Verwood Town "200 Club" brought winnings to Sam Glatzel (£50) Mike Fry (£25) and June Lowman (£15) The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win such cash prizes - enquire at entrance booth on match days

Homepage Headline - "Derby Devastation"
Unfortunately for us, it was Ringwood who dominated in a heavy 7-3 defeat. Despite a small second half fightback spell, it has to be credit to our local neighbours Ringwood Town for a fine performance on ‘Derby Day‘ Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Russell Dyer.

"Games Night Postponed "
The Games Night at the Verwood Sports and Social Club scheduled for Sunday 16th September is postponed.

Homepage Headline - "Vase Extra-Time Agony"
A late leveller from US Portsmouth forces extra-time in the FA Vase cup match which they go on to win 2-1. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Ryan Kelly.

Homepage Headline - "Ouch!"
AFC Stoneham hit the spot to leave us trailing 5-0 at the finish. It was a close game for 30 minutes, but an acomplished Stoneham side score one, and then pile on the agony in the second half. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Morgan Browning.

Homepage Headline - "Defeat in the Heat"
In what's becoming a regular theme, first half chances go amiss with Whitchurch capitalising in the second with a 3-1 win. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Russell Dyer. At Potterne, the Development squad make it two wins this week with a 4-1 win against Lymington Town

"Club News Release - Development Squad Manager"
Over recent weeks Development Squad Manager Graham Pope has had to take a step back due to health issues. Steve Webster & Tony Bradley have been "holding the reigns" in his absence.

I am pleased to announce that following interview, a new manager has been appointed and will be taking over the role with immediate effect. Charlie Richards, who has most recently been involved with Weymouth Reserves, and previously with Bournemouth Poppies is appointed as Development Squad Manager bringing coaching staff with him to the benefit of the club.

I would like to thank Graham for his efforts since joining Verwood Town FC, and know that his intention is to hopefully be around watching and supporting the club in some capacity in the future once fully recovered.

Martin Gilham - Chairman

Homepage Headline - "Tottonly Frustrating"
Plenty of possession, some nice play but could we score? No - but home side Totton & Eling did, adding a goal at the death to inflict a 2-0 defeat. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Harvey Elsom

Homepage Headline - "Romsey Return with Points"
Visitors Romsey Town take the points with a goal in each half and a 2-0 win at Potterne. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was keeper Will Dennis

Loyalty Card Scheme - This season, we are once again running our loyalty/membership card scheme. Purchase a Loyalty Card (£15) which entitles you to Concession prices for our home league matches. Available from entrance booth on First Team Match days

Homepage Headline - "200 Club Winners"
The JULY MONTHLY DRAW of the Verwood Town "200 Club" brought winnings of £50, £25 and £15 to Carla Leigh, Susan Scott, and Neville Munson. The 200 Club raises funds to help the club and at the same time providing you with a chance to win such cash prizes - enquire at entrance booth on match days

Homepage Headline - "Wyvern Underway"
Our Development Squad is now up and running in this season's 16 team Wyvern League. Defeat last night though against Hythe & Dibden 2-4

Homepage Headline - "Wrong Turn at New Street"
A brave effort but it's Andover New Street who take their chances and a 2-0 win. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Joe Kimber

Homepage Headline - "FA Cup Matchman Awards"
In keeping with Verwood Town FC tradition, our Verwood Town Supporters ‘Matchman‘ awards for games played in the FA competitions attract special prizes. The awards for the two cup matches against Badshot Lea were presented prior to last Saturday's home match. For the replay match, the award was kindly sponsored by our friends at Shellbess Services and Jack Smith is seen here receiving his award of bubbly and cheque from VTFC Committee member David Leigh. In the original tie, played only two days earlier on the Sunday, Callum Ballard received the award which was also presented.

Homepage Headline - "Wey'd Down by Early Goal"
Defeat at Weymouth, conceding a goal inside 30 seconds and a second goal on 25 mins. An enterprising performance however with some good football which saw Verwood pushing hard for an equaliser after Ollie Davis had pulled one back. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Ollie Davis

Homepage Headline - "A Fine Finish"
This Verwood free-kick at the close of the first half opened the scoring. It was close to the finish however when Verwood hit another 3 to take a 4-0 win over East Cowes Vics. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Martin Smith

Homepage Headline - "Cup Classic, Proud Performance, Penalty Pain"
In a late night at Potterne, Badshot Lea win this Emirates FA Cup Tie on penalties. It took extra time and penalties to settle the replay but it was Badshot Lea who came out as victors in a match of two very different halves and with a frantic finale. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Jack Smith

Homepage Headline - "Back to Potterne"
A draw in the FA Cup encounter with Badshot Lea results in a replay at Potterne on Tuesday. A Ryan Kelly goal levelled for Verwood after Badshot Lea had taken an early second half lead. Verwood Town Supporters "Matchman" was Callum Ballard.

Pre-Season ends with a cancellation
The pre-season match at home to Swanage on Wednesday evening 2nd August has been postponed due to the weather. That concludes the First Team pre-season match programme and so we now move on to the competitive season which begins with the Emirates FA Cup match with Badshot Lea being played 3:00pm this Sunday at Krooner Park, Wilton Road, Camberley, GU15 2QW

Homepage Headline - "A Strange Game"
At a wet Potterne, and with half time at 1-2, it ends with Shaftesbury hitting four more to finish 6-2 winners

Homepage Headline - "A Run Out at the Rec"
Pre-Season picks up a pace with our second match in 3 days, this time at Hamworthy Recreation. This time it finishes 2-1 to Verwood.

Homepage Headline - "Wimborne Take Trophy"
At Wimborne Town the pre-season match finishes 2-0 to the home side and so Wimborne retain the Steve Moore Trophy

Homepage Headline - "Sunday Start for Cup Match"
As previously noted, our opponents Badshot Lea's groundsharing arrangement with Camberley Town required a rearrangement from the originally scheduled date. The FA Cup fixture with them is now confirmed as Sunday 6th August with a 3:00pm Kick Off at Krooner Park,Wilton Road, Camberley, GU15 2QW

Vacancies - Verwood Town Development Squad
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic coach, who has contacts of players of a good standard, to assist the current manager for the forthcoming season starting on 19th August. Verwood Town Football Club Development Squad play in the Wyvern League (West) Division with excellent playing and training facilities (including 3G pitch). We are additionally seeking both experienced and young players to join our existing squad. No subscriptions or match fees are payable and kit is supplied. The squad is in place to encourage and enable progression into the current First Team Squad who play in the Sydenhams (Wessex) League Division 1 and are also involved in both the FA Cup and FA Vase competitions. If you are interested and match the criteria then please contact VTFC Chairman Martin Gilham on 07921 246234 or chairman@vtfc.co.uk

Homepage Headline - "FA Competitions Draws"
In the Emirates FA Cup (Extra Preliminary Round on 5th August), Verwood Town have been drawn away to Badshot Lea (Ash, Aldershot, GU12 6RE) from the Combined Counties League with the winners at home to Moneyfields in the Preliminary Round on 19th August.
In the Buildbase FA Vase (First Round Qualifying on 9th September) we have been drawn away to United Services Portsmouth with the winners away to Midhurst and Easebourne (Southern Combination Football League) in Second Round qualifying on 23rd September. (8-Jul)

New Season Fixtures
We await the draw for the FA Competitions (FA Cup and FA Vase) in early July but initial fixtures for the Sydenhams(Wessex) league are now released. In the Wessex league Cup Verwood will enter at Round 2 and play the winners of the Round 1 tie between New Milton Town and Laverstock and Ford on a date yet to be decided
- see Results page for all Fixtures and Results

Charity Weekend - Update
Reported previously, the recent charity weekend by Verwood Town FC, Rossgarth Youth FC and Verwood Girls raised £1,000 for the Julia's House Charity - Read the News Release from Rossgarth's Glen Godsen Click here

Club News Release - Verwood Club's Merge
Verwood Town FC and Rossgarth Youth FC are extremely pleased to announce they are merging into a single club called Verwood Town FC for the start of the 2017/2018 season.

Both clubs are steeped in history and based in Verwood. Rossgarth was founded over 50 years ago and is a youth club which has been providing football opportunities to players from 6 to 18. From humble beginnings Rossgarth has grown over years as the Town's population has significantly expanded; now offering football to local youth players with over 20 teams covering Bournemouth, Dorset and New Forest Leagues.

There have always been strong links between the two clubs on and off the pitch, with players progressing from Rossgarth Youth to Verwood Town FC. A recent example of the Verwood based clubs working together enabled them to raise £1000 for Julia's House charity.

Verwood Town FC now have 2 senior men's teams. The First Team play in the Sydenhams (Wessex) League and the Development Squad play in the Wyvern League. In addition to the men, the Verwood Town FC Ladies team will join the Hampshire League. It is with every effort and intention that Verwood Town FC will continue to build strong links with Verwood Girls FC to ensure there is a migration path for Girls playing youth football to aspire to join the Verwood Town Ladies.

Chairman Martin Gilham comments that: "We are delighted to have completed this merger. Whilst Verwood Town had a very challenging season last year, the bringing together of the Youth and Senior clubs can only benefit the local community and football clubs. Verwood Town's goal is to push forward both on and off the pitch, the club is keen to establish close ties with the local community to provide a family-friendly environment, which we hope residents and local businesses in Verwood would have a desire to become involved in."

Homepage Headline - "Cold Tubbs"
Included in the excellent training sessions provided by Matt Tubbs was an Ice Bath to help aid recovery. Enjoyed (we think!) by all

Respect Trophy for Verwood Town - Verwood Town - win the "Alf Peckham Respect Trophy" and the £400 cheque which goes with it at the Sydenhams Wessex Presentation night held on Saturday at the Novotel Southampton.

Homepage Headline - "Pulling together"
..for Julia's House. The opportunity was taken at the Rossgarth Presentation Day of presenting a cheque for £1000 to Julia's House representative Alicia Poulson. The amount was raised by the Verwood football community of Verwood Town FC, Rossgarth Youth FC and Verwood Girls FC over their collective charity weekend of 11th and 12th March. Click picture to enlarge.

Homepage Headline - "Annual General Meeting"
The Verwood Town FC Annual General Meeting will be held at the Verwood Sports and Social Club on Thursday 8th June starting at 8:00pm

Homepage Headline - "Presentation Evening"
The Club End of Season Presentation Evening was held at the Carlton Hotel East Overcliff, Bournemouth on Saturday
Awards Pictures here A full list of winners across First, Reserves and Ladies Teams are as follows:-

First team ’Player's Player’	Russell Dyer
First team ’Manager's Player’	Russell Dyer
First team ’Goal of the Season’	Ryan Kelly (vs Poppies)
First team Supporters Matchman ’Player of the Year’	Russell Dyer
Chairman's ’Young Player of the year’	Max Fletcher
Reserve team ’Player's Player’	George Thomas
Reserve team ’Managers Player’	Harrison Harding
Reserve team ’Goal of the Season’	Jamie Webber
Ladies team ’Player's Player’	Kerry Dewsnap
Ladies team ’Managers Player’	Megan Hodd
Ladies team ’Goal of the Season’	Kirsty Jeziorek
Verwood Town FC ’President's cup’	Nigel Watts
Verwood Town FC ’Committee Cup in Memory of Matt Lusted’	Ben Kelly and Joe Kimber