Brett McGavin has been appointed the new captain of Yeovil Town, with the club confirming Joe Gubbins will continue as vice-captain. The announcement comes as the Glovers, sitting fourth in the National League on 25 points after 13 games, prepare for a key home fixture against sixth-placed Altrincham this Saturday 24 October.
"Yeovil Town Football Club are delighted to announce that Brett McGavin has been named club captain," the club said in a statement. The midfielder, who has made 98 appearances over the last three seasons, steps into the role permanently following the departure of Luke McCormick. Manager Billy Rowley confirmed the decision, praising McGavin's professionalism, ability and leadership qualities.
Squad stability and form
McGavin’s appointment reinforces a stable core within a squad enjoying a strong run of form. Yeovil are unbeaten in six league games, a sequence that has propelled them to 25 points from 13 matches, with a record of seven wins, four draws and two losses. Their recent form of three wins and two draws from the last five games, including a 5-2 win over Leatherhead on Tuesday 20 October, shows a team scoring freely, having netted 32 goals this season while conceding only 15. The captaincy news arrives just days before a significant test against an Altrincham side that has won four of its last five league outings. Altrincham manager Phil Parkinson has his own team in strong form, sitting just three points behind the Glovers, though Yeovil remain ten points behind league leaders Boreham Wood.
Rowley expects a difficult contest and has stressed the importance of his players adapting to the forecasted stormy conditions. The manager also indicated that midfielder Zain Westbrooke could return to contention after a minor knock, while forward James Daly is back in full training after an ankle scare. Yeovil will look to extend their unbeaten league run and complete a second consecutive double over Altrincham, having won both meetings 1-0 last season. The club also confirmed that season ticket holders for the upcoming match should use turnstiles 1-4 as usual.
Yeovil Town host Altrincham at Huish Park on Saturday, 24 October, with kick-off at 3pm.
This story first appeared at ytfc.net
