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Constant needless delays? Please elaborate. Curious...

Ryall is in his 20s but a top striker. Not a one season wonder at all.

Have you created a new account for yourself Robbie?

Byron Robbins has just informed me he is mourning the loss and will be retiring as well. If he can't win anymore penalties from you Ian he may as well not bother playing. Enjoy the Duchy League mate and hope to see you soon.

St Cleer 1 - 3 Torpoint Athletic Goals from Easterbrook x2, Ferguson. Lineup: WestallM, Quintrell, WhiteJ , WhiteS, Bays, Cotter, Brayson (87), Rowe (72), Easterbrook, Robbins (60), WestallC. Subs: Payn (18), Ferguson (30) Blair (3). Subs unused Cleland, Rogers. A really lacklustre performance from Torpoint really, particularly first half when shooting down the slope. Easterbrook opened the scoring just after half hour after a lovely reverse flick by Robbins put him through on goal to the left. Ryan struck the ball cleanly and it whistled inside the near post past the helpless Jackson. 1-0 HT, but mostly a negative teamtalk on the whole. The standards we've set ourselves throughout pre season and our opening 3 league games weren't met and we all knew it. The previously shown work rate and quality was missing, but it's a silver lining that we've raised our own standards and can hold ourselves accountable. Second half was much better in terms of our defensive shape defending the slope, with Rowe typically winning all his midfield battles. Ferguson coming on was almost an instant benefit, with his willing running and trickery. Easterbrook found himself through on goal again, this time to the right. Another superb finish inside the corner, bouncing in off the post to cement a 2-0 lead. St Cleer pulled one back, with Peel putting WhiteS under constant pressure with his strength. WhiteS decided WestallM hadn't been tested enough in Torpoint's goal, so hit a fierce volleyed backpass at him to deal with. I don't think Messi could've controlled that on his own goal line, and it ended up in the top corner for a WestallM OG, but Marine White solely to blame for being too strong! Momentary panic, but Ferguson was providing a huge asset with back to front passes find him in good positions. He scored his 2nd and our 3rd are breaking through and leaving defenders for dead, only for the home linesman to disallow for handball? Fair enough. Ferguson also hit the base of the right hand post after breaking into the box from the left, before eventually getting a deserved goal late in the game. Again leaving defenders clutching and lifting the ball over Jackson and into the net for some late in the game security. A deserved 3-1 win, with St Cleer rarely threatening the goal except for a Peel powerful effort past the post 2nd half. One of those where you wish it could've been smoother, better quality, but overall I will never decline 3pts. Onto next week with the biggest test so far, away vs early league leaders Mount Gould.

Agree with the ruling. But can everyone take a moment to remember that every club in our league is ran by volunteers. During the current climate, working full time, running clubs, teams, training, etc, missing a team sheet might be the least of someone's worries? Why would you want league member clubs to be hit financially? How about improving your own club's reputation by offering some guidance or a helping hand? My own team sheets lacked as much detail as St Newlyn's on the opening weekend, so I contacted them and asked how, and they got back to me and educated me on how I can add extra detail. Perfect, thanks SNE! For 90mins on a Saturday we are rivals, kick lumps out of eachother, whatever. Do you not want a competitive league with good clubs in the ECPL. By crying and snitching you're making a rod for your own backs and making enemies, for the sake of what? No wonder clubs lose volunteers, then players, then clubs fold altogether.

Veryan 0 - 4 Torpoint Athletic Goals from Easterbrook x3, WestallC. Lineup: WestallM, Quintrell, WhiteJ , WhiteS (85), Hussey (60), Cotter (70), Trethewey, Rowe (55), Easterbrook, Robbins (65), WestallC. Subs: Payn (35), Brayson (30), Ferguson (25) Blair (20), Rogers(5). Another tough away trip for Torpoint yesterday, travelling to a consistently good side in Veryan. With Veryan in 6th when 19/20 was null and void, we knew it wouldn't be an easy feat. But that's now 2nd, 5th and 6th played from 19/20, only 1 goal conceded, 6 scored, and 6pts from 9 away from home. I probably would have taken that prior to the fixtures despite setting up each game for a win. I wasn't there myself yesterday due to work commitments, but the lads clearly stuck to their previous commitment and work rate from the previous two games. Easterbrook & WestallC produced the goods early on with two goals in the first 15mins, the latter a good header from the captain. The remainder of the half was dominant, but Veryan began to edge their way back in to the game. 2nd half began the same with Veryan increasing their foothold. But early changes with Payn and Brayson on provided a little more Torpoint impetus. Ferguson on in the 65th for Robbins would've provided a different style to the attack against the Veryan back line and asked different questions. Late goals in the 75th and 85th (all timings approx) for 18yr old Easterbrook sealed the win and a brilliant hat trick for the youngster. Another win and clean sheet against strong opposition for Torpoint, and a relieved man reading updates from afar. Onto St Cleer next week.

St Dominic 1 - 0 Torpoint Athletic Goals for St Dom - Ryall. Lineup: WestallM, Booth, WhiteJ , WhiteS, Hussey, Brayson (40), Trethewey, Rowe (55), Robbins (50), Ferguson (70), WestallC. Subs: Cotter (40), Easterbrook (30), Payn (25), Blair (10). Unused, Rogers. A difficult match on paper & it turned out to be that way in reality. The game was played with 40min halves to preempt the loss of daylight. St Dom came out the blocks sharper and scored within 5mins as Ryall had the typical No.9s goal. Defenders would argue he was lucky it fell to him, strikers would argue he was well placed, and he finished smartly for his 3rd in the opening 2 games for St Dom. After that neither side grasped control, with the tight pitch not allowing any time or space for composure or quality. Both sides defended well when necessary and all the threat was from set pieces, with both sides lucky to not concede from multiple inswingers. One corner for Torpoint resulted in an "alleged" headbutt on Brayson from the St Dom centre half, with spectators on all sides of the pitch in full view, except the man who had to make the decision. A talking to was enough as he "didn't see it". Poor call IMO. Ferguson did steal an interception in the box late in the half, with Blatchford stranded and out of position. In a position to score, Ferguson opted to square it to the calls of Westall, who was closed down quicker than anticipated and the defender did enough to ruin the chance. 1-0 HT. A change at HT for Torpoint with Cotter on for Brayson in midfield. Clear cut chances were few and far between, with efforts well saved by Blatchy, including two efforts from Cotter. One a good effort from 25yds just wide of the post and the other a skilful dribble through the centre of the pitch, with his right footed effort saved. Blair found himself through on goal from a long ball, only to find the flag up for offside. The St Dom centre half, lucky to still be on the pitch, marshalled well and won most of his duels & was strong in keeping St Dom's clean sheet. With time running out, Torpoint resulted in long balls which he either dealt with, or went through to Blatchford. Rogers & Ryall up top were smart in keeping the ball or wasting time, with the latter a menace throughout. 1-0 FT. A disappointing result to drop points where we felt we deserved at least a draw. But we lacked our usual quality from start to finish to cut St Dom open. One to reflect on. A weekend off now, with our next fixture the lengthy trip to new look Veryan on the 19th.

Or the App. Took me 5mins last night. Even matched SNE's top tier App admin!

Lots of people having issues submitting clean sheets. For anyone following Dave's thread, team sheets are entered on Full Time or The FA Matchday App. Neither is associated with the issues the WGS is currently having. The App once you figure it out can take less than 5mins to submit your team sheets, including subs used/unused, scorers, bookings, sin bins, captains, all sorts! Below I have pasted a link for all guidance on the App for your clubs. https://www.thefa.com/get-involved/matchday/payments/how-to-guides

Education Dave.

St Minver v Torpoint report on a separate thread.

St Minver 0 - 2 Torpoint Athletic Goals from Brayson & WestallC. Lineup: WestallM, Bays, WhiteJ , WhiteS, Hussey (75), Brayson (70), Trethewey (off at 60, back on 70), Rowe (85), Robbins (50), Ferguson (sin bin 79), WestallC. Subs: Easterbrook (40), Cotter (30), West (15), Blair (5). Unused, Payn. An excellent victory to start our league campaign, against a strong St Minver outfit. There's never many goals when we meet, as last seasons 1-1 draws prove, so we knew before the game it would be a tight affair, with the game being decided by who could win the battles and work the hardest. Ultimately, we won our battles, with the central midfielders superb throughout the game for Torpoint and worked tirelessly throughout. I don't think there was a lot of quality on show but chances were created by using the willing runner Ferguson who weaved in and out of Minver defenders causing them troubles. And the big man Westall giving us a target to aim for to tussle and scrap with the big Minver centre half. The first goal came early in the game as Ferguson broke through down the right and found himself on the byline inside the box, squaring to Brayson, who took an age to get the ball out of his feet, but managed to squeeze his shot off before the pressure was too much. Why he was so far up the pitch I do not know, but he's beaten his goal scoring tally of 19/20 on match day one! The game didn't change after the goal though, with both teams trying to dominate. Minver's new signing Ben Hurst in goal was reaching Torpoint's 1/3 every time so even a goal kick was a threat. But Rowe and the 2 Whites were defensively superb in their aerial battles to relieve any pressure. Hurst was happy to play out from the back to a composed and well drilled Minver side, but we managed to hold our formation well as we've practised throughout our pre season friendlies, being difficult to break down. More chances fell to Torpoint in the first half, with Ferguson causing a lot of problems with his dribbling, and Robbins dragging a few shots wide when well placed. Right before the HT break, set piece dangerman Hussey stood over a free kick. Up and over the wall with a lovely curling effort. I think my premature celebration jinxed it, as it smashed the bar! HT for Torpoint was mainly to reiterate the work rate required to get anything out of the game. Repeat the 1st half and we win, easier said than done. But let Minver get chances or start to lose our battles and the momentum would shift. I was sure Minver were getting a rollocking! All the lads were asked was to run themselves into the ground until they were empty, as we had a very youthful bench of 17-20yr olds itching to get on and get in the fight. Second half was similar, but Minver were better going forwards this half, with Callum Wilson off the bench, and improved wing play by Minver's wide men. Far less chances for Torpoint in the 2nd half, as Minver dominated possession in the middle of the pitch, but the few shots had were easy saves for WestallM, or WhiteS swept up at centre half superbly. The bootneck won every one of his duels. Robbins off early in the half for young Matty Cotter, who must've had a good warm up, cos he was out of the trenches quickly and involved in the game. For a young midfielder, his strength and composure was what we needed at the time. Easterbrook was also on with willing runs and occasional trickery when we pushed forwards. A sin bin for each side left it 10 v 10 in the latter part of the game, with Ferguson off for dissent, slamming the ball into the ground for not being awarded a throw in, tantrum for the Casanova! Torpoint changed slightly to a 4-4-1, when against the run of play WestallC found himself in possession up against the defence on his own, miles from goal. No problem, chips the keeper from maybe 40yards and drops into the net for 2-0 and a nice cushion with less than 10 to play. A captain's goal and a captain's performance. The 2nd goal killed the game off and a huge 3pts for us! Buzzing! Onto St Dom on Weds, if the daylight allows.

Very strong start for SNE with an impressive win against a strong St Dom side. Be interested to read something from anyone who was at that game?

Nice work GRT!

Thanks for the info Steve, makes a lot of sense. Must admit, leaving it til the last minute must be common to have caused such a halt to the system. The registration system has been live since at least July.

Plymouth Argyle Development 3 - 3 Torpoint Athletic Goals from Robbins x2, Ferguson. Lineup: WestallM, Bays (45), WhiteJ (45), WhiteS, Hussey, Blair (65), Trethewey (80), Rosevear (55), Easterbrook (70), Robbins, Ferguson Subs: Booth (45), Rogers (45), Brayson (35), West (30), Quintrell (25), Bartolini (20). By far the toughest test of our pre-season in the final friendly before the season begins next Saturday. Argyle were young, fit, and very well coached. Their organisation and shape was superior through the majority of the game. Having watched them the week before vs our 2nd team, we knew they'd want to play out from the back, where they moved the ball around quickly. Torpoint's biggest threat was probably how quickly we'd wear out. But our decision making of when to press in numbers or wait for errors, vs when to let their keeper and centre halves have it and sit back in our shape was constantly under question. Both sides without the ball held their shape well, thus resulting in a busy middle of the park. That often resulted in long balls in behind for both sides, where Argyle's were far too often overhit through to keeper Westall, or swept up well by the Whites, but Torpoint had some success with Ferguson and Robbins moving well off the ball. One break in play down Torpoint's right resulted in a free kick in a dangerous area. Hussey delivered a sweet inswinger to the back post, where Robbins volleyed home. Keeper got a hand but would've had to be strong to do better. Argyle equalised minutes later through a lapse in concentration inside 20yds, where some fortune resulted in the ball falling to the striker who finished well inside the box. Torpoint went into the HT break 2-1 up, when Ferguson broke through centrally and raced through, finishing well low to the bottom right. The 2nd half was mixed up with plenty of subs for both sides, which as per most pre-season friendlies, disrupted the rhythm. Argyle equalised from a towering header in the centre of the goal from an inswinging corner. Argyle adopted a deliberate corner routine from the off where eventually the scorer of the equaliser would get his jump and header right. A huge leap and an even better header. Torpoint's 3rd was the goal of the match. Set piece specialist Robbins struck a wonderful freekick from 30yds+ which flew into the top corner. If the boy could move he'd be some player. Torpoint's changes and tiring legs took it's toll and the latter part of the game was all Argyle in terms of chances. Two efforts crashing against the crossbar and a much deserved equaliser, again another good finish of the match kept low into the corner. Argyle a great side and for a side full of teenagers, had plenty of know how and technical ability. Before the game, on a 3G pitch that big, I'd have took a score draw with no injuries sustained and some vital minutes for all 17 players involved today. Looking forward to our competitive fixtures starting next Saturday, a lengthy away trip to St Minver and a couple of Tributes after!

Torpoint 6 - 0 Dobwalls Res Goals from Hussey (pen), Robbins, Easterbrook x2, Trethewey & WestallC. Lineup: WestallM, Bays (55), WhiteJ, WhiteS, Hussey, Brayson (40), Payn (60), Rowe (50), Easterbrook, Robbins, Ferguson (30) Subs: WestallC (60), Rosevear (50), Blair (30) , Trethewey (40), Booth (35). Opposition not as strong as last week vs Wendron Res but an efficient performance nonetheless. Torpoint were relatively relaxed from the off, with Bays chipping into the path of a forward run from Ferguson into the box who was brought down. Hussey despatched confidently for his 2nd pen in 2 games. Not much pressure on Point's back 4 and there was huge amounts of space in front of the full backs to bring the ball out. Possession would've been more telling but a few lacklustre passes in the midfield and some poor closing down resulting in missed tackles or sloppy free kicks. A few close to the 18yd box but WestallM in goal not troubled from threatening positions. When Torpoint’s play went forward it was only going to result in goals today. Easterbrook found himself in plenty of room in the middle of the pitch following a turnover in possession, and an excellent weighted path to the #back Robbins, who waited for the defender to close inside the box at pace, before cutting back inside onto his left and tucking under the goalkeeper for 2-0. 2 subs in the first half with Rosevear & WestallC on, the latter immediately finding himself on the end of crosses and forward passes in good areas. 2-0 HT. The 2nd half introduction of Trethewey, along with the other 2 subs added quality through the Torpoint spine and they kept the pressure on. An inswinging corner from Hussey found an unmarked Easterbrook inside the 6yd box for his 1st goal for the club and possibly in men's football. He was on the scoresheet again as he was part of a pressing front 3, intercepting a Dobwalls pass along their own box, to finish calmly under the goalkeeper for his 2nd. Trethewey was the next scorer as a well worked move down the right was squared across the box for the sidefoot of the returning to the club Trethewey. WestallC added to his pre season tally when he was first to reach to a goalkeeper fumble. Overall, happy with the game and more vital minutes for a strong squad, with a few regulars missing also. Dobwalls have a good blend of youth and pace up front and some experience in the rear and I imagine they won’t do too badly. Good luck to them for their season. Onto Plymouth Argyle Development squad next week on the 3G at Manadon, Plymouth.

When was the last time St Blazey 1sts had a link with their Reserves? The 1sts aren't anywhere near local players and i doubt would help the reserves out if required. Looking from the outside it's two teams operating separately within one club banner.

Wendron Res 0 - 5 Torpoint Goals from WestallC x2, Ferguson, Robbins & Hussey (pen). Lineup: WestallM, Bays, WhiteJ, WhiteS, Hussey (85), Rosevear (45), Blair (55), Rowe, Robbins (35), Ferguson (60), WestallC Subs: Davis (55), Brayson (45), Payn (35), West (30) An almost faultless performance after a disappointing collapse vs Lanreath 4 days earlier. With 4 players from that game unavailable, Bays overcame an injury sustained in the warm up the previous game, Ferguson & West returned, and 2nd team youngster Theo Davis boosting the squad with his fitness and work rate. A perfect playing surface at Wendron, Torpoint started strongly. Direct passing through to the pace and trickery of Ferguson resulting in him scoring the first, hitting the ball between a defender's legs into the bottom left. Wendron had possession but were continually up against an organised defense and midfield. Torpoint's 2nd came after brilliant play down the left from Ferguson who squared the ball to Robbins who scuffed his left footed effort into the far corner. Again, Wendron dominated the majority of the possession for the half, but creating very little. A number of corners were cleared well, and only an error by the rubbish Bays at right back allowed Wendron's left winger to hit a shot straight at keeper WestallM. A wasted opportunity with time and space to pick a corner from inside the box. Late into the half, Robbins went off with a niggle for 16yr old Davis coming into the No.10 position. WestallC rounded off the half with another pre-season goal for the big man. HT and Torpoint addressed the lack of possession, but also why it was working and how we were dealing with it. HT sub Brayson on for poorly calf Rosevear. Just a rollocking but no change in shape or tactics for Wendron at HT. But Torpoint scored again early in the half, with a Marine White long throw taken quickly into the path of WestallC, who held the ball up superbly, turning 2 defenders selfishly when there was an easy pass on, to be brought down in the box. Hussey despatched from the spot confidently. Bays whinging from the halfway line about a rushed throw and selfish play could only laugh at his stupidity. A few subs for Torpoint with 17yr old Payn on in a forward position, and Ben West on in midfield, then later filling in at left back. Wendron made a few changes themselves, with a mixture of youth and experience entering, and a tricky no.12 replacing the big target man up front. Something different to deal with. But again, Torpoint dealt with any threat, which was reducing as the game wore on. Torpoint continued to push on, with the subs wanting to impress. Payn broke free down the left and a lovely chipped cross into WestallC was superbly headed into the net for the 5th. A good game for Torpoint, and Wendron were fine hosts! The bottle of tequila didn't go down nicely, but was much appreciated and a fantastic gesture.

Lanreath 4 - 3 Torpoint Goals from WestallC x2 and Sam White Lineup: WestallM, Booth, WhiteJ, Rogers, Hussey, Rosevear (45), Brayson (45), WhiteS, Blair (45), Robbins (45), WestallC. Subs: Rowe, Cotter, Easterbrook, Payn. All on at HT. Started with the same formation that was so productive vs Millbridge in the 2nd half. A few more personnel changes to share minutes throughout pre-season, but we began the game well with the midfield battle going Torpoint's way, with Brayson and Sam White winning their tackles and Sam Rosevear showing his usual composure on the ball to get the ball forward to Westall, Robbins and young Adam Blair. The first came from possession won in Torpoint's 1/3, with quick passes into Blair who smartly found Robbins, who superbly played through to WestallC who beat a man to his right and shot across goal into the bottom corner. The second was again created by Robbins, chipping through to WestallC who superbly controlled the ball and smashed it past the helpless keeper from inside the box. The 3rd goal was a screamer from Marine White from the outside of the box, maybe 25yds. A corner was cleared and from the left hand side of the box, Whitey smashed the ball into the far corner, unstoppable! Lanreath's goal came from a corner with the finisher reacting quickest to the ball and finishing low into the goal. The 2nd half was all Lanreath from an attacking POV. Torpoint continued to win their tackles but lacked the quality and composure on the ball. A change of shape and personnel didn't help and one for the management to look at. Continually losing possession brought on a lot of pressure. Baker in Lanreath's midfield began to take over the game, and the HT introduction of McGhee on the left was a huge threat.The latter finished the game with 2 good goals and a penalty miss. Lanreath scored another after a cross from former Torpoint man Adam Parry was well volleyed into Torpoint's goal from 18yds. Lanreath's winner came in the last minute with Parry finishing low after a cross from off the pitch came in from the right. Linesman and defence baffled but the official overruled and allowed. Cruel but over the 2nd half it was coming and lessons to be learnt about game management. Onto the next one vs Wendron Reserves.

A thread I will try to add to throughout the season. Kept 90% of the squad from the null & void 19/20 season, with 3 or 4 moving on. New additions with 4x u18s, 2 stepping up from the club's 4th team & still with the u18s & 2 beginning men's football after excelling with an excellent Plympton u18s side. Millbridge XI 2 - 5 Torpoint Goals from Westall x3, Robbins, Ferguson. I missed the game as I was away for the weekend. But good to start our first friendly with a win. A hot baking afternoon on the 3G at DHS for Boys in Plymouth got off to a slow start, and was 0-0 at HT. Some pre-determined decisions to change some personnel and our formation paid off dividends and we were a much bigger threat, scoring 5 goals in 45mins. Squad of 16 with a few unavailable too, some vital minutes for everyone. And debuts for the 2x u18s from Plympton u18s, Matty Cotter & Ryan Easterbrook.

Is Cheshire staying with the foxes? Saw on Twitter he was "announced" as a signing by St Austell Reserves a few weeks back.

It is an unanswered question at the moment, but if I were a senior club with only one, possibly two teams, I'd be volunteering the facilities for the bumper pay day at some point in their diary.

The league plan on staging this game at some point, but for obvious reasons in the current climate, it wouldn't be beneficial to play this game and have far fewer beneficiaries - IE chosen charity getting less donations, neutral host club losing gate/bar £, etc, etc. Wait out...