Yeovil Town executive chairman Stuart Robins has publicly apologized to supporters following the abrupt resignation of newly appointed manager Danny Webb, who stepped down after only ten days due to personal and family health reasons.
In a heartfelt video message shared on social media, Robins expressed his shock at Webb’s decision: “What a 24 to 36 hours we’ve had at Huish Park. I was very surprised yesterday when Danny called to say he wanted to resign. We fully support him and his family’s decision, wishing him the very best.”
Robins also extended his apologies to fans for the ongoing instability at the club, describing the situation as “a state of flux.” He emphasized the need for swift clarity and a stable environment where players can thrive, adding that he spoke with the squad early to keep them informed and motivated despite the challenges.
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Acknowledging the team’s current weaknesses, Robins confirmed Yeovil’s commitment to strengthening the squad: “We know our squad depth is lacking, so we have secured extra budget to bring in quality players. The recruitment process is underway to address this critical area.”
Following the departure of Mark Cooper, Richard Dryden was initially appointed interim manager before Webb’s arrival. After Webb’s unexpected resignation, the club has decided to retain Dryden as interim manager until the end of the season, with seven months of competition remaining.
Webb’s brief tenure included only one match—a narrow defeat at Tamworth. From the outset, he highlighted the urgent need for player reinforcements, which saw Yeovil bring in Andrew Oluwabori on loan from Exeter City. Webb described Oluwabori as a “great spark” and stressed the importance of signing players at that caliber: “Yeovil Town should be bringing in League One quality players, and that’s exactly what we need to focus on.”
Chief Strategy Advisor Nicholas Brayne reaffirmed the club’s support for both Webb and Dryden, clarifying that budget constraints or internal disagreements were not factors in Webb’s resignation.
Adding to the club’s transitional period, Assistant Manager Chris Todd has left Yeovil Town to become the Director of Football at Eastleigh. Since joining in June 2022 alongside Chris Hargreaves, Todd brought energy and dedication to his role. Yeovil Town expressed gratitude for his contributions and wished him success in his new career opportunity.
Despite the recent upheaval, Yeovil Town remains focused on stabilizing the club, rebuilding the squad, and delivering a positive remainder of the season under Richard Dryden’s leadership.