28th September 2004

14th September 2004

14th September 2004

Following the recent Customer Charter Meeting held at the club, it became apparent that the club were in need of some specialist physio equipment. Therefore, in agreement with Gary Johnson, the YTISA have decided that instead of sponsoring a vehicle for Adrian Caceres for a season, the donation would go towards two new treatment tables for the physio room.

14th September 2004

Thanks for all the entries for the caption competition. The winner was Martyn Spalding with the following caption:-

"OK we've given you are car, now how about buying some "Colin Addisons Green and White Army car stickers" I can do you a deal!!"

Martyn can collect his prize from Mark Kelly in the beer tent prior to the Oxford game.

3rd September 2004

3rd September 2004 - New Merchandise

Check out the new YTISA scarf designed to compliment the new YTFC away kit.

The scarf is priced at £6.00. Make sure you get yours before stocks run out. E-mail Mark HERE.

3rd September 2004 - Skivo Presentation

The Yeovil Town Independent Supporters Association recently made a presentation to Club Captain Terry Skiverton, to mark his 200th appearance for YTFC. Pictured below is Skivo receiving the presentation from YTISA Chairman Mark Kelly, and committee members Adrian Gleave, Colin Turner and Roger Brimble.

10th August 2004 - Player Sponsorship

The Yeovil Town Independent Supporters Association are pleased to announce that they will be sponsoring the kit and car of Yeovil Town new boy Adrian Caceres for the forthcoming season. Mark Kelly can be seen below talking to Adrian at the clubs recent open day.

A prize will be awarded for the funniest caption received before 9:00pm on Friday 13th August. Please send your entries to me here.

10th August 2004 - Ivel FM

All this week, Ivel FM are offering it's listeners a chance to win YTISA merchandise, by answering a simple question about the club. The question is set every morning at 7:15am, so tune in to Ivel FM on 105.6 0r 106.6FM for your chance to win!!

19th July 2004

26th April 2004

10th April 2004

MARK TO CONTINUE AS CHAIRMAN

OVERWHELMING support for Mark Kelly has seen him make a U-turn on his decision to step down as chairman of the Yeovil Town Independent Supporters’ Association.

Mark announced a couple of weeks ago that he would be standing down as chairman, a post he has held since the YTISA was formed in 1999, at the end of the season.

But Mark said he had been ‘touched’ by the messages of support from not only members but even Yeovil Town chairman and chief executive John Fry and that he had decided to carry on.

“I initially wanted to step down and let somebody else with fresh ideas to take over which I thought would have been good for the association,” he said. “But I have been truly touched by the wonderful support of the group’s members and the enthusiastic encouragement of Mr Fry that I’ve decided to continue in the role.”

And he joked: “I didn’t realise I was so popular and well-liked!”

Mark made the announcement at a YTISA committee meeting held at Huish Park on Thursday (April 8) night.

YTISA press officer Steve Sowden said Mark’s decision had come as a welcome surprise.

“Mark seemed adamant that he would step down at the end of the season,” he said. “But I think Mark has been so moved by the support and backing he has received from members and the club itself that he had no alternative other than to carry on.

“I think his decision has been warmly welcomed by the committee and I’m sure will be by the membership as a whole. Mark has been the lifeblood of the YTISA and with him still at the helm the group will continue to go from strength to strength.”

Other items on the agenda were the replacement for Tony Elbourn who recently resigned from the committee as secretary due to increased work commitments. It was agreed that YTISA treasurer Stewart Bratherton would take on the secretarial duties until a successor had been found.

It was agreed that new committee members had to be sought and they were open to suggestions from the membership.

Anyone who would like to get more involved with the YTISA should phone chairman Mark Kelly on 01935-412236.

1st April 2004

ASSOCIATION SECRETARY RESIGNS

YTISA secretary Tony Elbourn has announced that he is to stand down from the role due to other commitments.

Tony has said that he has decided to resign from the YTISA committee because of extra work commitments, but he will still be heavily involved in Yeovil Town FC.

“ I want to help the newly-formed Disabled Supporters’ Association get more established and with my extra work commitments I just cannot give as much time as I would have wished to the YTISA,” he said.

“ It is a shame because the YTISA has the potential to become a truly great supporters’ organisation and I wish the group all the best.”

Tony added that he would continue to look at establishing better links with Green Brotherhood clubs – sides who play in green – and revealed he had only just received an invitation to visit a team in Holland.

“ I will also be looking to try and organise more discount deals for supporters with local shops and businesses in the area,” he said.

The news of Tony’s resignation comes as a blow to the association with group chairman and founder, Mark Kelly, only recently announcing he is to step down from the role at the end of the season.

YTISA press officer Steve Sowden said: “Tony’s resignation is a blow, but we’d like to thank him for all his efforts.
“ With Mark and Tony both going, now is the time that the YTISA can move forward and go from strength to strength and show that the organisation is bigger than any one or two individuals.”

Tony is also organising supporters’ football matches and the first one will be on April 17 at 10.30am when Yeovil fans take on visiting followers from Bury at Huish Park. Anyone interested in playing should email Tony at Telbourn7@aol.com
Remaining YTISA committee members will be meeting next week to discuss the way ahead for the group.

13th March 2004

THE chairman of the Yeovil Town Independent Supporters’ Association, Mark Kelly, has announced that he is to step down from the role at the end of the season.

Mark, who was the founder of the YTISA in the summer of 1999, has taken the decision to allow fresh blood to take over the chairmanship.

“This has not been an easy decision to make as the YTISA has been my baby,” he said. “But there comes a time when you feel that you’ve done all you can and that time is now.

“I’ve enjoyed my role as chairman over the past five years, but I now feel that a fresh pair of legs are needed.

“I would like to thank all the committee members and members – especially my wife Sara – for their continued support. Although I’m stepping down as chairman I will still continue to help out with the YTISA.”

From the group’s early days, the YTISA has flourished and is fast approaching the 500-strong membership.

The YTISA has made many donations to the football club over the past few years and was pivotal in the Erection 2000 Appeal to help fund the building of the roof above the home end terrace at Huish Park which reached a successful conclusion in April 2001.

Letters explaining Mark’s decision to stand down have been sent to YTISA president Bryan W. Moore, Yeovil Town chairman John Fry and team manager Gary Johnson.

The YTISA would like to publicly thank Mark for all his work over the years and although he is not someone you would call Mr Diplomacy, his enthusiasm and support for the club is second to none.

YTISA press officer Steve Sowden said: “We are sure that Mark will continue to be at games both home and away to lend his ‘vocal’ encouragement to the players!

“Mark has done a fantastic job as chairman of the YTISA. I can remember when I first got involved with the group that it just constituted Mark driving a minibus of supporters to away games while Yeovil were playing in the ICIS League.

“From small seeds grow big trees they say and that is certainly the case for the YTISA. The group has grown from a minibus of supporters to a fleet of coaches heading for Villa Park and the FA Trophy Final – and that has been down to Mark’s efforts.

“The group will miss Mark’s enthusiasm as chairman when he steps down at the end of the season, but we are glad that he has agreed to still lend his support to the association. I don’t think he would be able to take a back seat so easily.”

And YTISA treasurer, Stewart Bratherton, added: “Mark has done a lot of hard work and we must ensure that we continue in the same direction.”

Remaining committee members will be holding a meeting in the near future to discuss the way ahead, but a final decision on the new chairman will be dependant on a vote of the entire YTISA membership.

13th March 2004

Check out the two new lines of merchandise we currently stock:-

Baby Grows are £5 each.......

..........and Beanie Hats are £7 each.

Get them quick as stocks are limited and are going fast!!!! For details on how to order yours, e-mail us here.

Current YTISA members at 01/02/2004 - 365

Current YTISA available funds at 01/02/2004 - £2810.65

26th February 2004

A set of last years accounts can now be viewed on-line providing you have a Microsoft Excel compatible viewer.

Go here to view them.

20th Jaunuary 2004

Anybody wanting to travel with the Yeovil Town Independent Supporters' Association to the Glovers' forthcoming Nationwide League Division Three fixture at Kidderminster Harriers on February 7 can do so by phoning the new booking hotline on 07800 837810 which has been funded by Hembury Plant Hire.

Coaches will be leaving Huish Park at 9.30am and prices are £12 for members and £14 for non-members.

The association has stressed once again that there will be no drinking or smoking on the coach.

24th December 2003

The YTISA have produced a limited edition, commemorative long-sleeved t-shirt to mark the up-and-coming 3rd Round FA Cup fixture with Liverpool. It's an absolute bargin at £8, but hurry, over 50% have been sold already.

For details on how to order yours, e-mail us here.

NOW SOLD OUT!!

21st December 2003

The YTISA will be running a coach to Swansea on 28th December 2003. The cost will be ten pounds for members and twelve pounds for non members. Please be at the football club by 10.30am for a prompt departure by 11am.

For bookings, please call the travel hotline on 07800 837810.

2nd December 2003

We hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting of the Yeovil Town Independent Supporters Association will take place at 7pm on Thursday 8th January 2004 at Huish Park, Yeovil.

Members who have access to an e-mail account are asked to update Stewart with your e-mail address. You can do so by clicking here.

28th November 2003

The Yeovil Town Independent Supporters' Association will be running transport to the Bristol Rovers away game on Saturday 13th December 2003, and coaches will be leaving Huish Park at 11am.
The cost is £8 for members and £10 for non-members. Contact the YTISA's new booking hotline on 07800 837810 for further information.

You are reminded that we operate a strict 'No Drinking and No Smoking' policy on all our away travel. Anyone caught drinking on any of our coaches will be ejected at the nearest convenient services and their YTISA membership will be suspended pending revocation.