Terras rocked by Gosling exit
by Matt Pitman

Wednesday 1st December 2004

JAMIE Gosling has left Weymouth after just a week at the Wessex Stadium.

The midfielder has joined Torquay United following just one appearance for the Terras in last Saturday's FA Trophy exit at Redbridge.

The 22-year-old last week penned non-contract terms with Steve Johnson's outfit but has now opted for a return to the full-time ranks on a one-month deal with the Coca- Cola League One strugglers.

Disappointed Johnson explained: "Jamie joined us last week on non- contract terms but we agreed he would be with us for the rest of the season.

"He is keen to get back into the Football League, having been there with Yeovil last season, so I said to him I would not stand in his way if he could get himself fixed up with a league club.

"As a manager of a non-League club, there is no way you can stop somebody if they want to progress their career.

"It is a shame because I would have liked Jamie here a lot longer than a week, but at the same time this is a great chance for the lad.

"I wish him good luck at Torquay and hopefully our paths will cross again someday."

Johnson today revealed he has transfer-listed midfielder Lee Charles in bid to turn around the former Aldershot star's fortunes.

"Sometimes you do things for a reason and that was the case with Lee," Johnson explained.

"I hope putting him on the list is what it takes to get the best out of him and this will be a case of reverse psychology.

"I want him to show out on the park that he wants to stay and cares for the club.

"To be fair to Lee, he did that last night when we had a training game.

"He looked determined and hungry - now he needs to do it if he is selected against Havant and Waterlooville at the weekend.

"If he does, I can see no reason why he can't be a big part of my plans."

Defender Dave Waterman was hospitalised with an ankle injury picked up at training last night.

"Dave is looking like his is going to be out on Saturday which is a real blow because we are short on numbers at the moment," said Johnson.

Former Watford midfielder Kieran Keane, 22, last night trained with the Terras and could feature
gainst the Hawks at the Wessex Stadium on Saturday.

"Kieran has been at Watford under Ray Lewington, who I know well, and we're having a look at him," said Johnson.

"It may well be he is involved at the weekend but we will see what happens."

Striker Stewart Yetton has returned to parent club Plymouth Argyle following the end of his one month loan deal at the Wessex Stadium.

• Terras fans will launch Crossbar Challenge in aid of long-serving midfielder lan Hutchinson on Saturday.

Supporters will attempt to hit the Wessex Stadium crossbar with two shots during half-time in the Terras game against Havant and Waterlooville.

Those successful will qualify for a final at the end of the season, with the winner receiving £100.

Entry is £5 with all proceeds going towards lan Hutchinson's Testimonial fund.

To enter call in at the club shop before Saturday's game.