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end-of-season review 2000/1 - may 2001

May sees the title challenge finally killed off - and the season ends with the club entering into traditional turmoil.

The match that finally finished off Yeovil was at home to Hereford United. The Bulls inflicted their first league defeat on the Glovers since returning from the Football League, and Ian Rodgerson silences Huish Park.

The following day sees club Chairman John Fry slating manager Colin Addison on the radio, blaming Colin for losing the lead, without mentioning that Colin earned us that lead in the first place. Addison isn't sacked, but his position is such that he can have no future at the club. He waits until the final game is completed, then reads an angry resignation statement to the press.

But that's not all, Fry's ability to turn any situation into a disaster hasn't finished yet. The longest serving players are out of contract, but are only offered poor one year deals. Warren Patmore has played his last game for Yeovil, and it's likely that Tony Pennock has too. Expect Patmore to be lining up against us next season, probably for Stevenage. And there's no manager in place to find a replacement, so no moves can be made for players like Paul Barnes who become available.

Equally as amazing, Gareth Risbridger, a highly promising reserve who made a few successful first team outings, is released. Who's making these decisions when there's no manager? It can only be the board, so they must take the flack when it goes wrong.

yeovil town 2, hereford united 3

Hereford stand to gain an extra payment on the McIndoe transfer deal if Yeovil win the title, but they don't roll over this evening. They are out of the blocks quicker than the home side, but the Glovers do take a lead with the first attack. However, Hereford immediately equalise, as Yeovil's defence fails to cope with striker Rob Elmes.

Skiverton starts up front again, but soon there is a reshuffle and he moves back into defence, and Yeovil settle down somewhat. Hereford take the lead though after half-time, but David Piper's impressive diving header gives us hope - hope that's dashed in stoppage time. As the Glovers push for a crucial winner, Rodgerson picks up a rebound at the other end to take the points for Hereford, and end the title push.

yeovil town 0, scarborough 1

A game that doesn't really mean much - and the players already know about Addison's impending resignation. The match has the air of a pre-season friendly. Scarborough win with a penalty, and the season is over.

Disappointment in how it finished, but it's still the best season the club has had in the modern structure of the game, and there have been some truly memorable moments.

results for may 2001

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tue1mayhhereford united conf2-3 4639 report crittenden
sat5mayhscarborough conf0-1 2823 report weale

table for matches played in may 2001

                                                                            
--- home --- --- away ---
Pld W D L F A W D L F A GD Pts

1.  telford united 2 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 1 3 6
2.  dagenham and redbridge 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4 2 2 6
3.  forest green rovers 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 4
4.  boston united 1 1 0 0 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 3
5.  hayes 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 2 3
6.  kettering town 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3
7.  rushden and diamonds 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 1 3
7.  leigh rmi 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 1 3
9.  dover athletic 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3
10.  chester city 2 1 0 1 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
11.  scarborough 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 3 0 3
12.  hereford united 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 7 -1 3
13.  nuneaton borough 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 2 0 2
14.  northwich victoria 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
15.  doncaster rovers 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0
16.  kingstonian 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0
16.  southport 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 -1 0
16.  stevenage borough 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 -1 0
19.  yeovil town 2 0 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 -2 0
20.  hednesford town 1 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 -2 0
21.  woking 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 -2 0
22.  morecambe 3 0 0 2 3 5 0 0 1 0 2 -4 0

final table 2000/2001

                                                                            
--- home --- --- away ---
Pld W D L F A W D L F A GD Pts

1. rushden and diamonds4214614113115537234286
2. yeovil town4214344117105632332380
3. dagenham and redbridge4213443919104732351777
4. southport429573324114625221269
5. leigh rmi42115538248672533668
6. telford united42131733236781828065
7. stevenage borough428763633711335281063
8. chester city4298429197682024662
9. doncaster rovers42115528174891926458
10. scarborough4279529257772729258
11. hereford united4261232719831033271457
12. boston united4210744328310831351156
13. nuneaton borough42957352641072534054
14. woking42510630308582227-554
15. dover athletic42966322255112234-253
16. forest green rovers42696282856101526-1148
17. northwich victoria42876312436121843-1846
18. hayes425610223174102240-2746
19. morecambe42858352937112937-245
20. kettering town425511233165102331-1643
21. kingstonian423513194055112833-2634
22. hednesford town422613243837112248-4028

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