Former WSL side Yeovil Town are to return to the women’s pyramid by launching a ‘fully integrated women’s and girls’ football set up.’
They competed in the top tier for three seasons but a ten-point deduction for going into administration led to relegation, and the denial of a licence for the Championship saw them drop into the third tier.
Rebranding as Yeovil United, in March 2021 they merged with Bridgwater Town FC to play under the banner of Bridgwater United, who continue to compete in the FAWNL.
Yeovil are currently in discussion with the Somerset FA to establish where they will enter the pyramid, with the Glovers again to play select matches at Huish Park, while junior teams enter local grassroots FA leagues and Junior Premier Leagues.
YTWFC plans include Girls ‘football tots’ sessions, Wildcats for juniors, Just Play, Walking football for seniors, disability football and a platform for elevation into professional football.
The club have already appointed four board members with experience in Women’s and local football; Stuart Robins (shareholder YTFC), Martyn Starnes (CEO YTFC), Ian Maskell (Head girls coach – South Somerset Regional Talent Centre) and Jamie Philip (previously a coach for Yeovil Town Women).
Players can register their interest here, while offers of support from coaches and volunteers can be made to imaskell@ytfc.net.
