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Elder you are, of course, grammatically correct, just a lot shorter then ‘broke through the defence and needlessly brought down from behind as heading at angle away from goal’. 

Lol - my point was really, effectively buying in a new team - then the money goes and all the bought in players move on, what are you left with - we’ve all seen it so many times, but in fairness some have done it to win cups/leagues - I just don’t see St Dennis in that position - and they had an okay squad. 

Good luck to both Goldie and Mousehole as he will score goals and whilst it appears Mousehole have solved their issue of lack of goals from last season - more goals will be welcome there. 
 
I know I may be alone on this - but I do have to question the loyalty of some players though. Goldie is by no means alone - but last season Captain at Helston and banging his badge on his shirt after every goal (thanks to Piran Films for the highlights) - thing go awry (and like most of us I don’t know what that is at Helston) and he’s off to their rivals??? Perhaps rather than paying out signing on fees / goal scoring bonuses etc - clubs should reward loyalty (there are loads out their who do care about their clubs and turn down better financial offers)- and not sign players, no matter how good, who jump ship when it suits them.  The daft thing is, if / when Mousehole get promoted - Goldie may not want the travel to Western League and Helston will have him back as a returning hero?

Not a dig at Goldie at all as he is one of many, and I nice lad, just a personal opinion, but I do feel priorities are wrong in some clubs / players. 

Good luck to both Goldie and Mousehole as he will score goals and whilst it appears Mousehole have solved their issue of lack of goals from last season - more goals will be welcome there. 
 
I know I may be alone on this - but I do have to question the loyalty of some players though. Goldie is by no means alone - but last season Captain at Helston and banging his badge on his shirt after every goal (thanks to Piran Films for the highlights) - thing go awry (and like most of us I don’t know what that is at Helston) and he’s off to their rivals??? Perhaps rather than paying out signing on fees / goal scoring bonuses etc - clubs should reward loyalty (there are loads out their who do care about their clubs and turn down better financial offers)- and not sign players, no matter how good, who jump ship when it suits them.  The daft thing is, if / when Mousehole get promoted - Goldie may not want the travel to Western League and Helston will have him back as a returning hero?

Not a dig at Goldie at all as he is one of many, and I nice lad, just a personal opinion, but I do feel priorities are wrong in some clubs / players. 

Good luck to both Goldie and Mousehole as he will score goals and whilst it appears Mousehole have solved their issue of lack of goals from last season - more goals will be welcome there. 
 
I know I may be alone on this - but I do have to question the loyalty of some players though. Goldie is by no means alone - but last season Captain at Helston and banging his badge on his shirt after every goal (thanks to Piran Films for the highlights) - thing go awry (and like most of us I don’t know what that is at Helston) and he’s off to their rivals??? Perhaps rather than paying out signing on fees / goal scoring bonuses etc - clubs should reward loyalty (there are loads out their who do care about their clubs and turn down better financial offers)- and not sign players, no matter how good, who jump ship when it suits them.  The daft thing is, if / when Mousehole get promoted - Goldie may not want the travel to Western League and Helston will have him back as a returning hero?

Not a dig at Goldie at all as he is one of many, and I nice lad, just a personal opinion, but I do feel priorities are wrong in some clubs / players. 

Good luck to both Goldie and Mousehole as he will score goals and whilst it appears Mousehole have solved their issue of lack of goals from last season - more goals will be welcome there. 
 
I know I may be alone on this - but I do have to question the loyalty of some players though. Goldie is by no means alone - but last season Captain at Helston and banging his badge on his shirt after every goal (thanks to Piran Films for the highlights) - thing go awry (and like most of us I don’t know what that is at Helston) and he’s off to their rivals??? Perhaps rather than paying out signing on fees / goal scoring bonuses etc - clubs should reward loyalty (there are loads out their who do care about their clubs and turn down better financial offers)- and not sign players, no matter how good, who jump ship when it suits them.  The daft thing is, if / when Mousehole get promoted - Goldie may not want the travel to Western League and Helston will have him back as a returning hero?

Not a dig at Goldie at all as he is one of many, and I nice lad, just a personal opinion, but I do feel priorities are wrong in some clubs / players. 

That's the way it's shaping up. For all Helston's 'poor form' it's only one league defeat, so still the team to beat once they hit form? Would be nice if Dobwalls and Camelford didn't fall away. The latter were a joy to watch in their unlucky loss to the Ashes.

Rappo - it is best to leave to officials as some of the laws / rules just don’t make sense to many of us. Sam received two yellows (making a red) in his last Vase game but as a red was allowed to serve that in a league game so eligible for this game - two Camels players got yellows in each of their earlier two Vase games and were banned from last weekends game - if they had both sworn at the ref after their penalties against Wadebridge and got second yellows (red) - they could have served their ban in a league match and would have been eligible for last weekends Vase match  How being sin binned at the end of the game means you are allowed back on for penalties just seems bizarre (especially as on another day the descent  could have been a yellow in any case - although I wasn’t present to hear what was said). 

He pays his money so can praise or criticise who he wants . Hasn’t he just criticised the goalie 🤷‍♂️

SB - you’re right and it should be a cracker, but will head to Sticker tonight as always take in their home games if Camels not playing. 

Probus 5 (Liam Paddock 3, Lewis Hawkins, Ben Daniel)
Junior Cup
We knew that we would be in for a tough game against a team top of their league and seeming flying at the moment, whilst we have had a poor few weeks. Our manager seems to be trying to find my best position (which is probably as a non playing sub!), so I was back in midfield today. The pitch was wet at the start and the constant rain made it difficult for defences today, but good for quick attacking football.
We started well and took the lead when a Joe Emmett free-kick was fumbled by the away keeper and a Liam Paddock headed in from close range. We went further ahead when I headed against the post (from about 3 yards!) and the keeper pushed the rebound out but Lewis Hawkins smashed a great effort into the net. Chacewater got back in it with a good move and a low finish into the bottom corner by their midfielder. We responded well and got our 2 goal cushion back shortly after, when Luke ’s cross was finished at the back post by Ben Daniel. 3-1 at halftime.
We knew the next goal would be crucial and after weathering a good start by Chacewater thankfully we got if through Liam Paddock and he increased our lead not long after with another good finish, to make it 5-1. I thought Liam was outstanding today and he gave the away back four a difficult job throughout. We then sat back and we were happy to allow the away team to have more possession and they pulled a goal back, but they didn’t create too much else as our whole team defended well. We had a player sin binned in the last 10 minutes. They did get a penalty with 5 minutes to go when our keeper, Nathan Chapman, fouled the Chacewater forward, however he produced a fantastic save from the forwards driven penalty. Final score was 5-2.
Overall we were delighted to get a win against a very good team. Our whole team worked hard from the first minute to the last and this was a much better performance than any over the last 3 weeks. Every player in the squad put in a shift and I felt we thoroughly deserved our win. It was enjoyable game knowing that everyone gave 100% throughout and it shows what we can achieve when we stick together.
Thank you to the referee, Tim Hyslop, who had a good game and let the game flow as much as he could in difficult conditions for both teams. Good luck to Chacewater for the rest of the season. It was nice to see my old adversary, Jon Row, today and it was even better to see him not battling it out in midfield with me like we have several times before!
Stithians away next week.

Camelford 2-1 Porthleven. 
Pitch was very heavy, but grounds men did their best, pitchforking up until ko time. Game also played in a strong wind and at times torrential rain 
Camelford started the better and had a couple of early chances but nothing really clear cut. Porthleven took the lead, against the run of early play, (although they did pick up),through a shot from their no10 which was saved but parried straight back to him to finish well. Porthleven then seemed to sit back - they had started to play some nice football but sat deeper and deeper and you could see Camels scoring. Bobby duly did from a lovely cross which he controlled and volleyed home. The Porthleven keeper then made a couple of great saves for the half to finish 1-1. 
Second half saw Camels again take the initiative, without creating too many chances, but again Porthleven sat back - they did look a team slightly low on confidence, which was not deserved. Then the moment of controversy - Camels had a shot from the edge of the box, initial reaction was a penalty for handball, by the player reaction - I couldn’t see either way other than Porth player appeared to put his hands in front of his face to stop hitting him square on. Play carried on for a couple of seconds as Camels had the rebound and the keeper making a save from a good shot. The ref then went and spoke to the lineman and awarded a penalty - absolute uproar from the Porthleven team, bench and supporters. Gus slotted the penalty and made the score 2-1.  At that time you could only see one winner but Porthleven - obviously enraged, threw everything at Camelford - not really creating clear chances but giving it a go.  Finished 2-1.

Personal view - Camels were better on the day and deserved the win but no doubt Porthleven will look at the penalty and feel they deserved a point - karma is a bitch - last season Porthleven scored a last minute winner from a player who was 5 yards offside - the ref spoke to the young Lino then as well and they gave the goal - so maybe things do even up?
I thought the ref and officials had a good, considering the conditions and despite Porthleven screams, none of them live in Camelford. 

Good value for money and good luck to Porthleven for the future - they are a good squad. 

Real shame about the pitch - Camels due to play Liskeard on Tuesday (and have a full strength squad for first time in a few weeks) but whilst the grounds men are fantastic - they will have to be miracle workers to get it playable by then, fingers crossed. 

Keep getting out watching the football 100% Cornish. Stay safe, & try to be positive. (easier said than done I know) keep going. 👍

Posting to confirm Steve Massey is still very much involved with Helston Athletic Football Club.
Steve has been absent from recent matches having experienced heavy flu like symptoms. 
In line with Government guidelines, and as a precautionary measure, Steve has, and continues too, self isolate.
All at Helston Athletic Football Club send Steve their best wishes for a speedy recovery. 

WofTP - Mousehole won 1-0 last Saturday?
Dobwalls are a lot more than a long ball team, although they did use that last night. Fyneboy and Bello were sharp up front, with 4 young skilful attack minded midfielders and a solid back 4. Last night Dobwalls had more of the ball first half but little football by either side - Sticker defending well. Dobwalls went 1-0 half way through first half with one of the softest penalties you could witness - 1-0 HT.  Second half saw Sticker having some good attacking phases but coming to little. Dobwalls went 2-0 up through a Bello shot (naive defending to continually allow him on his right foot). Sticker were then awarded (the second weakest) penalty you could witness but blasted it over the bar and shortly after Dobwalls scored with a header from their CB - upsetting the Sticker bench as it was scored after a Sticker player received an injury but was off the pitch and not allowed back on for a good two minutes during which time the goal was scored. 
  
I was a bit disappointed by the lack of attack shown by Sticker, one excellent run by Flack, but that was it. 
In relation to Dobwalls, actually a very decent footballing side, but one I will avoid paying £5 for the ‘pleasure’ watching again  The continual (and I mean 90 minutes worth) moaning, dissent, questioning every decisions, abusive comments to officials, winding up their opponents (Sticker were not blameless but on a different scale) - if the ref had used sin bins, Dobwalls would have needed to borrow Stickers bench along with their own to fit all the players on. I know they are not there to make friends and want to win but seriously need to have a look at themselves. 
The young ref who I have previously praised just let too much go too early and as a consequence it just got worse and he never had control of the game. 

 

WofTP - Mousehole won 1-0 last Saturday?
Dobwalls are a lot more than a long ball team, although they did use that last night. Fyneboy and Bello were sharp up front, with 4 young skilful attack minded midfielders and a solid back 4. Last night Dobwalls had more of the ball first half but little football by either side - Sticker defending well. Dobwalls went 1-0 half way through first half with one of the softest penalties you could witness - 1-0 HT.  Second half saw Sticker having some good attacking phases but coming to little. Dobwalls went 2-0 up through a Bello shot (naive defending to continually allow him on his right foot). Sticker were then awarded (the second weakest) penalty you could witness but blasted it over the bar and shortly after Dobwalls scored with a header from their CB - upsetting the Sticker bench as it was scored after a Sticker player received an injury but was off the pitch and not allowed back on for a good two minutes during which time the goal was scored. 
  
I was a bit disappointed by the lack of attack shown by Sticker, one excellent run by Flack, but that was it. 
In relation to Dobwalls, actually a very decent footballing side, but one I will avoid paying £5 for the ‘pleasure’ watching again  The continual (and I mean 90 minutes worth) moaning, dissent, questioning every decisions, abusive comments to officials, winding up their opponents (Sticker were not blameless but on a different scale) - if the ref had used sin bins, Dobwalls would have needed to borrow Stickers bench along with their own to fit all the players on. I know they are not there to make friends and want to win but seriously need to have a look at themselves. 
The young ref who I have previously praised just let too much go too early and as a consequence it just got worse and he never had control of the game. 

 

WofTP - Mousehole won 1-0 last Saturday?
Dobwalls are a lot more than a long ball team, although they did use that last night. Fyneboy and Bello were sharp up front, with 4 young skilful attack minded midfielders and a solid back 4. Last night Dobwalls had more of the ball first half but little football by either side - Sticker defending well. Dobwalls went 1-0 half way through first half with one of the softest penalties you could witness - 1-0 HT.  Second half saw Sticker having some good attacking phases but coming to little. Dobwalls went 2-0 up through a Bello shot (naive defending to continually allow him on his right foot). Sticker were then awarded (the second weakest) penalty you could witness but blasted it over the bar and shortly after Dobwalls scored with a header from their CB - upsetting the Sticker bench as it was scored after a Sticker player received an injury but was off the pitch and not allowed back on for a good two minutes during which time the goal was scored. 
  
I was a bit disappointed by the lack of attack shown by Sticker, one excellent run by Flack, but that was it. 
In relation to Dobwalls, actually a very decent footballing side, but one I will avoid paying £5 for the ‘pleasure’ watching again  The continual (and I mean 90 minutes worth) moaning, dissent, questioning every decisions, abusive comments to officials, winding up their opponents (Sticker were not blameless but on a different scale) - if the ref had used sin bins, Dobwalls would have needed to borrow Stickers bench along with their own to fit all the players on. I know they are not there to make friends and want to win but seriously need to have a look at themselves. 
The young ref who I have previously praised just let too much go too early and as a consequence it just got worse and he never had control of the game. 

 

Cheers Baz yes we have been fined 
We had no one that could step in for Wednesday game as club not willing for players to go without any management or physio as our players are top priority we have in the last couple of hours have that in place for Saturday 

Dragon - first of all, well done to you and your team mates for showing the desire and loyalty to help get the G’s through this hiccup. I am sure there is a reason why the club made the decision to forfeit the game and it is probably down to the technicalities with the league over named managers etc and not wanting to cause uncertainty over the fixture. The breakdown in communication is probably due to the speed at which decisions had to be made. 
Stick with it, all at G’s and you will see through this unfortunate time. 
Good luck from me - and I am sure I speak for all at Camelford FC

Camelford 2-0 St Austell
Great conditions (weeks worth of rain considered), over 130 watching and well reffed.
That was my initial view before reading some of the earlier posts - when will people stop picking on teams that are having poor form or who have lost numerous key players and found themselves in a league above their current form, it could happen to all our teams -rant over.  
Had a worry about today’s game, Camels missing a few and St Austell being a young fit team playing good, on the floor, attacking football (and with new signing Duffy from Falmouth). Worries made slightly better by cja100 predicting a St Austell win as every time he/she bets against Camelford they win. 
In honesty a very even game - Camelford edged the first half, going in 1-0 at HT to a Josh header from a Boxy corner, but not a lot in it. Second half saw St Austell edge the game and you have to admire that they seemed to be playing 4 up front - but got caught out, allowing Denholm way too much space on the counter to finish the game with a cracker 2-0.
St Austell played some lovely football, missed Chippy in goal, but at the end were beaten by possibly a bit of lack of experience and composure in the final third. Camels deserved the win - 1-0 would have been fair and as an outside bet St Austell could have got a draw. 
As a Camels supporter - to have kept clean sheets against Newquay,!Wadebridge and St Austell is a real sign as to how the team has evolved - always played good football but now not giving away daft goals. If I were neutral and just arrived in Cornwall I would highly recommend watching / supporting either St Austell or Camelford - no yellows, little back chat, sporting and good football to watch. 

Camelford 2-0 St Austell
Great conditions (weeks worth of rain considered), over 130 watching and well reffed.
That was my initial view before reading some of the earlier posts - when will people stop picking on teams that are having poor form or who have lost numerous key players and found themselves in a league above their current form, it could happen to all our teams -rant over.  
Had a worry about today’s game, Camels missing a few and St Austell being a young fit team playing good, on the floor, attacking football (and with new signing Duffy from Falmouth). Worries made slightly better by cja100 predicting a St Austell win as every time he/she bets against Camelford they win. 
In honesty a very even game - Camelford edged the first half, going in 1-0 at HT to a Josh header from a Boxy corner, but not a lot in it. Second half saw St Austell edge the game and you have to admire that they seemed to be playing 4 up front - but got caught out, allowing Denholm way too much space on the counter to finish the game with a cracker 2-0.
St Austell played some lovely football, missed Chippy in goal, but at the end were beaten by possibly a bit of lack of experience and composure in the final third. Camels deserved the win - 1-0 would have been fair and as an outside bet St Austell could have got a draw. 
As a Camels supporter - to have kept clean sheets against Newquay,!Wadebridge and St Austell is a real sign as to how the team has evolved - always played good football but now not giving away daft goals. If I were neutral and just arrived in Cornwall I would highly recommend watching / supporting either St Austell or Camelford - no yellows, little back chat, sporting and good football to watch. 

Camelford 2-0 St Austell
Great conditions (weeks worth of rain considered), over 130 watching and well reffed.
That was my initial view before reading some of the earlier posts - when will people stop picking on teams that are having poor form or who have lost numerous key players and found themselves in a league above their current form, it could happen to all our teams -rant over.  
Had a worry about today’s game, Camels missing a few and St Austell being a young fit team playing good, on the floor, attacking football (and with new signing Duffy from Falmouth). Worries made slightly better by cja100 predicting a St Austell win as every time he/she bets against Camelford they win. 
In honesty a very even game - Camelford edged the first half, going in 1-0 at HT to a Josh header from a Boxy corner, but not a lot in it. Second half saw St Austell edge the game and you have to admire that they seemed to be playing 4 up front - but got caught out, allowing Denholm way too much space on the counter to finish the game with a cracker 2-0.
St Austell played some lovely football, missed Chippy in goal, but at the end were beaten by possibly a bit of lack of experience and composure in the final third. Camels deserved the win - 1-0 would have been fair and as an outside bet St Austell could have got a draw. 
As a Camels supporter - to have kept clean sheets against Newquay,!Wadebridge and St Austell is a real sign as to how the team has evolved - always played good football but now not giving away daft goals. If I were neutral and just arrived in Cornwall I would highly recommend watching / supporting either St Austell or Camelford - no yellows, little back chat, sporting and good football to watch. 

I couldn’t agree more - which is why I ‘self isolated’ from the forum after the premature finishing of last season until matches started again - way too much negativity. The ups and downs of clubs and players, imo, is worthy of comment but not a chance for ‘cheap shots’ which many seem to live to do. They way things are going this season is in real risk - time to enjoy what we have, whilst we have it and support all local football - rivals or otherwise 

I couldn’t agree more - which is why I ‘self isolated’ from the forum after the premature finishing of last season until matches started again - way too much negativity. The ups and downs of clubs and players, imo, is worthy of comment but not a chance for ‘cheap shots’ which many seem to live to do. They way things are going this season is in real risk - time to enjoy what we have, whilst we have it and support all local football - rivals or otherwise 

It is fantastic that some of the not so favoured clubs are doing well this season (I include St Austell in that as most of the squad are new and many wrote them off) with that comes a touch of reality. They all play good passing football with many good young players, built as a squad. With the hard boggy winter months coming and the injuries that always happen (each of the clubs mentioned have key players who if lost will affect the team results) and the simple fact some some of the more ‘senior’ clubs do have the pulling power, whether money / facilities / managers (leave you to decide) to supplement and change their squads - so in reality most will move up the table. What should now be clear though to these higher ‘ranked’ teams is that they need to look at the ethos  of the smaller clubs and stop looking at the same old names, many of whom are living on past reputation and start looking at the younger players building a reputation, which includes loyalty.