Firstly, an apology. The Glovers Trust, was set up in 2016 to ensure meaningful engagement with supporters and Yeovil Town Football Club. Since the night in Johnson Hall in 2023, various board members have stepped away and we’ve been unable to operate as supporters deserve. For that, we are sorry.
In recent weeks, we have been putting steps in place to re-launch and re-engage with supporters and Yeovil Town FC. The events of the last seven-days are a stark reminder that without supporters at the heart of the club, a much-loved, more than a century old community asset will always be vulnerable.
The Glovers Trust acknowledges the announcement by Martin Hellier that he intends to sell Yeovil Town Football Club and his subsequent resignation as Chairman. We thank Martin for his commitment to Yeovil Town FC and his investment that secured a first championship victory since 2005.
This latest development reinforces the urgent need for a sustainable, long-term vision for our club that that prioritises the interests of supporters and the community. Supporter representation alongside football operations expertise must be at the heart of Yeovil Town’s future. Clubs thrive when they are rooted in their communities, and we believe that a model incorporating meaningful supporter engagement in decision- making is the best way to secure stability and progress of Yeovil Town FC.
We are well aware that due to our inactivity, we are not well-placed to be the authority amongst supporters and nor do we expect to be that. The Glovers Trust, however, has the organisation framework and membership structure to be the safety net that every football club should have across the country.
With a third takeover in seven years potentially on the horizon it is crucial that supporters unite to safeguard Yeovil Town FC. We will continue to push for a future where fans have a meaningful voice in how our club is run and urge any prospective buyer to engage with all supporters and recognise the vital role fans play in the club’s identity and future.
In the next few days, we will email our membership base and begin reinstating our membership platform and website before calling an election for roles on the board.
The Glovers Trust can only thrive with the passion and expertise from a broad range of supporters. The board can then set the agenda for the Trust and its future.
Our motto, Achieve By Unity, has never been more appropriate.