Weymouth Football Club’s senior men’s team 4 goals to 1 defeat away at Eastbourne confirmed the Terras’ relegation from the National League South.
The writing has been on the wall for the Terras ever since they parted company with manager Mark Molesley back in November last year following 24 games at the helm of the club.
Molesley’s replacement, Warren Feeney, brought some new faces into the playing staff in an attempt to lift the Terras out of the drop zone, and recently, they seemed to be running into some form. but it turned out to be too little too late for the former Bournemouth and Northern Irish international player, and he just ran out of matches. now, he must rally his troops, and the Terras’ faithful must look forward towards next season back in the Southern Premier League.
Jake McCarthy scored Weymouth’s only goal.
Following the game the Terras’ Chairman, Paul Maitland, issued a statement expressing his disappointment and apologising to supporters and sponsors and thanking them for their “unwavering support”. You can read the full statement here: idrismartin.wordpress.com
Dorchester were just minutes away from returning to the Avenue Stadium with all 3 league points until a late strike from Gloucester City condemned the Magpies to a share of the spoils with the final scoreline of 3 goals each.
This was a bad result for Dorchester as they have now dropped to 6th in the Southern Premier League table 1 place below the play offs.
Wes Fogden, Olaf Koszela and Shaquille Gwengwe all netted a goal each for the Magpies.
Wes Fogden
Portland United went down by 3 goals to 2 away against Hamworthy Recreation their scores courtesy of Albie Turner and Jamie Cleaver.
Dorset Premier League Results:
Blandford United 2 vs Bournemouth Electric 1.
Bridport Res. 2 vs Holt United 1.
Dorchester Sports 1 vs Westlands Sports 0.
Local Tribute League Rugby Results:
Combe Down 21 vs Swanage & Wareham 48.
Melksham 61 vs Dorchester 17.
Bridport 33 vs Weymouth &Portland 27.
Oakmeadians 54 vs Puddletown 7.
Swanage & Wareham a xv 21 vs East Dorset Dockers 12.
It looks like Dorchester, who finished bottom of the Southern Counties Division, will now drop into the Dorset & Wilts League South and renew their rivalry with the Seahorses of Weymouth & Portland, who ended their league season as runners-up behind Oakmeadians and the Oaks will now replace Dorchester in the Southern Counties League next season.
Weymouth & Portland still remain in the Dorset & Wilts Clive Drake Knock-Out Cup competition and will take on Salisbury-based club Wheatsheaf Cabin Crew in the next round.
Sunday football results:
Weymouth Women 1 vs Saltash 2, Kaydee Thornicroft scoring the Terras’ goal.
Merley Ladies 2 vs Dorchester Ladies 3.
Rugby:
Weymouth & Portland Shehorses 14 pts vs Havant Women 60.
Somerset North Under 16 girls 5 vs Dorset & Wilts North Under 16 girls 55.
Somerset South Under 15 girls 43 vs Dorset & Wilts South Under 16 girls 33.
To view images of the Dorset & Wilts Under 16 girls teams, plus much more information, go to Idris Martin’s website here: idrismartin.wordpress.com