Yeovil Town boss Billy Rowley faces a sharp rebuke from his former club Walton & Hersham, which says he has repeatedly targeted their players. Rowley, who took the Glovers helm in November, allegedly approached contracted players, sent hostile emails and even crashed the club’s end‑of‑season staff event. The accusations have rattled the Surrey side in recent weeks.

Walton & Hersham claim Rowley’s conduct has destabilised their promoted squad, which finished the season in the National League South for the first time. They allege he even made a formal offer for midfielder Mason Obeng after the player rejected new terms. The club has lodged a formal complaint with the FA over the alleged harassment.

Rowley’s arrival was first noticed during a Southern League Premier South match against Hungerford Town, according to Walton & Hersham. The club now claims his persistent outreach undermined player retention and contractual talks. They say inappropriate messages, full of profanity, were sent directly to club owners, further souring the relationship and threatened future collaborations.

Walton & Hersham have filed the complaint with the FA, stating the lack of action forces them to go public. The incident underscores the growing tensions between clubs over player poaching in England’s lower leagues. With the National League South campaign behind them, both clubs face new challenges as they prepare for next season’s battles.