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BBC News
29-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Entrepreneur Srinivasan completes Yeovil takeover
Entrepreneur Prabhu Srinivasan has completed the takeover of National League club Yeovil Town from former owner Martin company, Inflection Holdings, have acquired all shares previously held by the Hellier Trading Group, with Srinivasan becoming owner and stepped down as chairman at the end of March and confirmed his intention to sell the Glovers. "Investing in Yeovil Town Football Club is a moment of immense pride for us," Srinivasan said."This club's rich history and potential inspired us, and we are committed to being a responsible steward as we embark on an exciting new journey together. We are focused on making a positive impact on players, fans, employees and the entire community."Srinivasan, who lives in Dubai, is said to have 30 years of experience in banking, retail, technology, travel, real estate, e-waste and wellness.A club statement said he has also "built one of the largest multi-sports youth platforms in India and the Middle East".Stuart Robins, who was made interim chairman after Hellier stepped down, has become executive chairman and will work alongside Srinivasan. The purchase marks the second takeover at Yeovil in the past three years, and ends a successful but stormy chapter at Huish Park under the ownership of Hellier, who took over in May a long-time Yeovil fan and previous club sponsor through his firm, took over the Glovers during another turbulent period, following a failed takeover attempt by the SU Glovers and the club's relegation from the National club won promotion from National League South in 2024, although recently published accounts show the club made a loss of almost £2.8m in the process, and Mark Cooper's men finished 18th in the fifth tier this season, four points above the relegation Hellier's relationship with sections of the fanbase became hostile after he banned some supporters from the ground for comments made on social media. This led to a backlash directed at Hellier, who responded with abusive posts of his own. Robins said he was "confident" that Yeovil is in "great hands" under Srinivasan, who was at Huish Park last month to see their 2-1 defeat by Sutton United."I'm excited to commit to the long-term vision we have co-created, centred on developing and growing the club for our wonderful supporters," he added.
BBC News
06-04-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Somerset in Pictures: Sunshine, cricket and football drama
People enjoyed plenty of warm spring sunshine in Somerset this week, with the outlook looking good for more of the same in the coming Yeovil Town FC made national headlines after owner Martin Hellier became embroiled in arguments with fans online, and the County Championship cricket season got under take a look at some of the best photos across the county this week. What a sight: The County Ground in Taunton was looking great this week as Somerset began their season at home to Worcestershire. Spring has sprung: People enjoyed the warm weather in Weston-super-Mare this week. Parts of the UK were hotter than Ibiza at times and temperatures are expected to continue to remain high into next week. Camping season: Mendip Basecamp, a campsite set in the heart of the Mendip Hills, has been announced as a national finalist in the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2025, in the category of Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year. Talented musicians: Taunton School has seen its students achieve a range of fantastic results across a variety of recent music competitions and events. Students took part in the Taunton Festival of the Arts 2025, walking away with dozens of trophies across a range of categories. Football drama: Yeovil Town made national headlines after owner Martin Hellier became embroiled in arguments with fans online and issued banning orders to some as a result. He has since stood down as chairman, with Stuart Robins taking on the role on an interim basis.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Arena parking concerns and famous spring tides
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. The Bristol Arena construction is worrying locals over the amount of parking that will be provided for the new 19,500 capacity venue. It is due to open in 2028, reports Bristol Live. Gloucestershire Live has reported a new Marks & Spencer outlet is coming to Gloucestershire at the new Cotswolds Designer Outlet near Tewkesbury. Keep up to date on the M5 with Somerset Live who are blogging about a crash between Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea. Exmoor National Park has revealed the 'Coaster' open top bus will be returning for the summer season. Woman, 32, completes solo Canadian island traverse Motorcyclist injured in crash near airport Schools to be shown anti-knife crime film A woman in Bristol is spending her time 'pollinating' alleyways and sprucing them up with different plants and flowers. Watch Flora Beverly on TikTok. On Facebook, Yeovil Town have announced their chairman, Martin Hellier is stepping down from the club. The famous Severn bore tide has been getting a lot of love, as people have been gathering at the banks to watch surfers cruise by. Our Wiltshire have asked people to think about how they dispose of old batteries and electricals after a Wiltshire waste collection caught fire. Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Yeovil Town owner plans to sell club after 'abuse'
Yeovil Town owner Martin Hellier plans to sell the club after saying he has suffered online abuse from some fans. The businessman has been in charge at Huish Park for almost two years and funded his side's promotion back to the National League last season. The Glovers - whose 16-season stay in the English Football League ended in 2019 - are currently 13th in the fifth tier. "I fully intend to sell the club and leave as soon as a suitable buyer is found," Hellier said in a statement on social media. "It's simply not worth losing the money to be abused and my children abused and so on. "I would ask in the meantime that you stop the endless online harassment and abuse. You've done enough, it's worked." The relationship between Hellier and the fans has been uneasy for some time. A number of supporters, including unofficial podcast Gloverscast, have been banned from Huish Park for comments made on social media. One fan, who was banned for two years by the club last week, published the letter he received from the club online. The banning orders led to a backlash from supporters on social media directed at Hellier, who responded with abusive posts of his own. Under Hellier's leadership, the Glovers cruised to the National League South title last season, although recently published accounts show the club made a loss of almost £2.8m in the process. "My investment provided the club with the funds needed to get through and provided you with football and promotion to the NL (National League) but has given me nothing but abuse and minus £4m personal deficit," Hellier added. "So yes, I do not intend to be at YTFC next season. Your abuse has succeeded. Now leave me alone until the end of the season." BBC Radio Somerset have approached Hellier for comment.
BBC News
31-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Yeovil Town owner plans to sell club after 'abuse'
Yeovil Town owner Martin Hellier plans to sell the club after saying he has suffered online abuse from some fans. The businessman has been in charge at Huish Park for almost two years and funded his side's promotion back to the National League last Glovers - whose 16-season stay in the English Football League ended in 2019 - are currently 13th in the fifth tier. "I fully intend to sell the club and leave as soon as a suitable buyer is found," Hellier said in a statement on social media. "It's simply not worth losing the money to be abused and my children abused and so on."I would ask in the meantime that you stop the endless online harassment and abuse. You've done enough, it's worked."A fan, who was banned for two years by the club last week for criticism of Hellier, published the letter he received from the club online. This led to further criticism of Hellier, who took control from former owner Scott Priestnall in May Hellier's leadership, the Glovers cruised to the National League South title last season, although recently published accounts show the club made a loss of almost £2.8m in the process. "My investment provided the club with the funds needed to get through and provided you with football and promotion to the NL (National League) but has given me nothing but abuse and minus £4m personal deficit," Hellier added."So yes, I do not intend to be at YTFC next season. Your abuse has succeeded. Now leave me alone until the end of the season."
