Yeovil Town manager Billy Rowley has emphasized the need for his side to remain solid and show respect as they prepare to host Aldershot Town at Huish Park. Currently positioned 17th in the National League, Yeovil sits just two points above 19th place Aldershot, making this upcoming fixture a crucial one for both clubs.
The Glovers have shown promising signs recently, securing two wins, one draw, and one defeat in their last five league matches. Rowley acknowledges that while results are paramount, performance quality is equally important. “Results are everything in football, but performances are the level down from that,” he said. “I’d argue our first half against Boreham Wood wasn’t great, but the second half was, and I felt on Saturday we were worthy of a point.”
Aldershot, on the other hand, come into the game in solid form, having recorded three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five fixtures. Their last game ended in a 1-1 draw against Tamworth. Rowley is fully aware of the challenge ahead, recalling Yeovil’s 4-1 defeat by Aldershot earlier this season. “They’re one of the form teams in the league at the moment, had some brilliant results,” he said. “They are generating a lot of good chances in their games. They are an open team, very fluid, and on their day, they are a match for anyone.”
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Good news for Yeovil comes with positive developments on the injury front. Key players are returning to training and selection. “Pagey (Jonathan Page) will be back in the squad, Whitts (Alex Whittle) was out there training today,” Rowley revealed. “We are going to have a full bench for the first time in a few weeks which is good. Teams in a good spot and the lads are in great spirit.”
Despite a challenging schedule looming, Rowley is focused on ambitious goals. “We’ve got some real tough games,” he said. “We are going to set some targets for the boys; we want to be looking up the table.”
The manager also highlighted the importance of team spirit in driving performance. “When you’re in a decent run of form, you can’t wait to get out there again,” he noted. “I do feel like a lot of the group feel like that, I feel like the boys want to play every game and that’s what you want to see.”
Tuesday’s match represents another vital opportunity for Yeovil Town to gain momentum and begin moving up the National League table.