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Well done St Blazey on their prompt update on this issue (on the SWPL site)
St Blazey AFC have identified the individual in relation to saturdays incident at @LiskeardAthlet1 and have banned him from the remainder of games at Blaise Park this season. We are working with the CCFA and relevant people to get the matter addressed

Well done St Blazey on their prompt update on this issue (on the SWPL site)
St Blazey AFC have identified the individual in relation to saturdays incident at @LiskeardAthlet1 and have banned him from the remainder of games at Blaise Park this season. We are working with the CCFA and relevant people to get the matter addressed

Piran - just a bit of feedback. I always watch your clips and enjoy them, even if I do find Mr Massey a bit of a marmite character. Didn’t enjoy this one as much as for me the format didn’t really show the highlights of the game, imo. The in car interview I thought was novel (ignoring driving issues) but the music and actual highlights were not as entertaining as usual (the ones on The Packet website were more football orientated)  All opinions and anything promoting local football has to be good

Uwdi - as normal you have a balanced view. I agree there is little or nothing that Liskeard or St Blazey could have done - but in this climate feel the CCFA will want to be seen to do something and that normally becomes a fine. If the individual concerned has any values he should pay and fines should they be incurred. 

CTB - you are right, however the CCFA/FA are somewhat obliged to take firm action. Depending on the Referees report, Liskeard can be fined for failure to adequately protect players and St Blazey for failing to control their spectator - despite the fact neither club could do anything to stop the idiotic actions of one person. Hopefully this will be minimal for the clubs and both clubs will ‘assist’ by supplying the details of the fool - and imo(only going on what is on here as I wasn’t at the game - although I would struggle to find any mitigation on his behalf) he should then be banned from all grounds - with particular emphasis on St Blazey to identify him should he appear at any of their games, as banning orders are of no use unless clubs know the individual. 

Piran - just a bit of feedback. I always watch your clips and enjoy them, even if I do find Mr Massey a bit of a marmite character. Didn’t enjoy this one as much as for me the format didn’t really show the highlights of the game, imo. The in car interview I thought was novel (ignoring driving issues) but the music and actual highlights were not as entertaining as usual (the ones on The Packet website were more football orientated)  All opinions and anything promoting local football has to be good

CTB - you are right, however the CCFA/FA are somewhat obliged to take firm action. Depending on the Referees report, Liskeard can be fined for failure to adequately protect players and St Blazey for failing to control their spectator - despite the fact neither club could do anything to stop the idiotic actions of one person. Hopefully this will be minimal for the clubs and both clubs will ‘assist’ by supplying the details of the fool - and imo(only going on what is on here as I wasn’t at the game - although I would struggle to find any mitigation on his behalf) he should then be banned from all grounds - with particular emphasis on St Blazey to identify him should he appear at any of their games, as banning orders are of no use unless clubs know the individual. 

Elmore very good. Camelford not at races but Elmore a good unit and deserve plenty of credit. Their results will only improve based on today's performance 

It’s a strange one because I agree with all the posts about Helston fielding first team players - it’s frustrating but it’s in the rules and down to fist team managers to decide if they want to play (and presumably pay) their higher ranked players in Reserve sides. It happened last year in the Prem with Argyle - one week 6 or 7 full time pros the next a squad of 17 year olds. It should motivate teams to play better but does make a bit of a mockery of league positions. The flip side is when some teams play reserve players for the first side (like St Austell in last weeks Senior Cup, Mullion didn’t complain). Postman Pat summed it up best -‘ suck it up and get on with it’.

St Austell 0 v 1 Buckland Athletic
Simply put I wish I’d gone to the Falmouth game instead. 

A game affected by the conditions with few real chances but Buckland were better across the park. The Buckland back 4 dealt comfortably with  anything St Austell tried (McGrath, who I have thought was poor when I have previously seen him was excellent) and the St Austell front players on the day lacked any decisive play. St Austell’s centre backs had a good game and stopped Buckland bar one mixup allowing the Buckland goal from close range. The real difference in the game was midfield - the Buckland 4,7 and 8 outworked St Austell, who’s 6 had a great game but was let down by his 7 and 8 (the 8 played well but looked like he was carrying an injury, the 7 disappeared for large parts of the game). Both teams ‘huffed and puffed’ a lot and both squads certainly liked to question every decision - but the better team won. A game really summed up by a Buckland supporter (of whom there were a good few) - ‘we’re an average team in our league but I expected a lot more from St Austell - but a wins a win and a good payday’. 

St Austell 0 v 1 Buckland Athletic
Simply put I wish I’d gone to the Falmouth game instead. 

A game affected by the conditions with few real chances but Buckland were better across the park. The Buckland back 4 dealt comfortably with  anything St Austell tried (McGrath, who I have thought was poor when I have previously seen him was excellent) and the St Austell front players on the day lacked any decisive play. St Austell’s centre backs had a good game and stopped Buckland bar one mixup allowing the Buckland goal from close range. The real difference in the game was midfield - the Buckland 4,7 and 8 outworked St Austell, who’s 6 had a great game but was let down by his 7 and 8 (the 8 played well but looked like he was carrying an injury, the 7 disappeared for large parts of the game). Both teams ‘huffed and puffed’ a lot and both squads certainly liked to question every decision - but the better team won. A game really summed up by a Buckland supporter (of whom there were a good few) - ‘we’re an average team in our league but I expected a lot more from St Austell - but a wins a win and a good payday’. 

Been told - broken Tibia, dislocated ankle and extensive ligament damage / 2 hours surgery this morning - get well soon mate 🐪

Been told - broken Tibia, dislocated ankle and extensive ligament damage / 2 hours surgery this morning - get well soon mate 🐪

Been told - broken Tibia, dislocated ankle and extensive ligament damage / 2 hours surgery this morning - get well soon mate 🐪

Been told - broken Tibia, dislocated ankle and extensive ligament damage / 2 hours surgery this morning - get well soon mate 🐪

I couldn’t make the game and knowing the Camels were missing 3 of their more influential players I knew, as always a mid week fixture against an inform Falmouth was going to be a tough ask. Bobby being badly injured after 8 minutes put a completely different perspective on the game though and to be honest the final score became an irrelevance, for me. . 
I am sure the officials did what was best and good luck to Falmouth, a very good team. 
Just hope Bobby makes a speedy recovery and best wishes from me. 

Just want to offer our best to Bobby Hopkinson. Get well soon and hope to see you back on the football pitch in the not too distant future. The result was secondary tonight. All the best Bobby from the F-Troop x.

I couldn’t make the game and knowing the Camels were missing 3 of their more influential players I knew, as always a mid week fixture against an inform Falmouth was going to be a tough ask. Bobby being badly injured after 8 minutes put a completely different perspective on the game though and to be honest the final score became an irrelevance, for me. . 
I am sure the officials did what was best and good luck to Falmouth, a very good team. 
Just hope Bobby makes a speedy recovery and best wishes from me. 

Personally - I think that 5-6 or the SWPL West could play in the Western Prem and a couple of the SWPL East could make the step. Simple fact is it comes down to money, commitment and player quality. Some teams have the money but very few (if any) have the current players who are of the right standard willing to commit to the travelling - if they had they would be playing there already.  Whilst clubs are prepared to pay excessive amount to players to play in this league it will remain.  

If all clubs in the County capped their spending to a set amount (zero below Step 7) - players would play for clubs out of loyalty. Those players who wanted / ‘deserved’ more money would move up. I know it won’t / can’t happen but until individual stop or are stopped paying stupid amounts there will continue to be great imbalances in the league(s).  
Things did need to change but I do fear the underlying problems remain. 

Personally - I think that 5-6 or the SWPL West could play in the Western Prem and a couple of the SWPL East could make the step. Simple fact is it comes down to money, commitment and player quality. Some teams have the money but very few (if any) have the current players who are of the right standard willing to commit to the travelling - if they had they would be playing there already.  Whilst clubs are prepared to pay excessive amount to players to play in this league it will remain.  

If all clubs in the County capped their spending to a set amount (zero below Step 7) - players would play for clubs out of loyalty. Those players who wanted / ‘deserved’ more money would move up. I know it won’t / can’t happen but until individual stop or are stopped paying stupid amounts there will continue to be great imbalances in the league(s).  
Things did need to change but I do fear the underlying problems remain. 

Personally - I think that 5-6 or the SWPL West could play in the Western Prem and a couple of the SWPL East could make the step. Simple fact is it comes down to money, commitment and player quality. Some teams have the money but very few (if any) have the current players who are of the right standard willing to commit to the travelling - if they had they would be playing there already.  Whilst clubs are prepared to pay excessive amount to players to play in this league it will remain.  

If all clubs in the County capped their spending to a set amount (zero below Step 7) - players would play for clubs out of loyalty. Those players who wanted / ‘deserved’ more money would move up. I know it won’t / can’t happen but until individual stop or are stopped paying stupid amounts there will continue to be great imbalances in the league(s).  
Things did need to change but I do fear the underlying problems remain. 

Throughout this forum (and in every club around the country) players who play whilst not registered or under a false name are highlighted as ‘illegal’ and players who are parachuted in from higher ranked teams to win certain games are highlighted as ‘ringers’. The clubs, fans and players themselves know this and there is certainly no serious harm to a players reputation as a consequence - most players consider it a matter of pride to be held in such esteem. As many are paid, there is also no suggestion of them suffering financial loss as a consequence - so there is no defamation, at very worst a poor use of certain definitions of a word  
A little knowledge of a topic is not always a good thing. 
I have intentionally cut back on match reports and comments as I am fed up of the antic of some (it used to be the likes of Big Al’s continual goes at Falmouth or the FA) who totally distract from discussions about local football - and now new additions, who whilst obviously having a right to voice their opinions, do little, for me, to further my enjoyment of local football. 
Its a shame as match reports and rivalries about football have noticeably dropped and pointless garbage increased (IMO). 

McGrath played for Buckland today v Camelford - nothing special on the day. 

Exmouth Town 2 Portland United 0
Southern Road passed a pitch inspection at 9.00am . The ground  was WET but playable.
Needless to say it  was going to be heavy. Town should have taken the lead after 2 mins when Denny hit a one on one at the keeper.
After 8 minutes Callum Shipton was handily placed to pass the ball into the net from close range. 
Town doubled there lead 20 mins later when Karl Rickard had a deflected shot rifle past the keeper. 
Portland had a player sin binned  for 10  at this point
HT 2-0  
Portland were better in the second half with Town defending for long periods catching Portland on the break a few times but not putting them to bed. 
In defense Kieron Wildig made one fantasic block on the line and Chrissy Wright made a couple of decent saves.
FT Town 2-0 att 211 with around 40 from Portland.
A Decent crowd for a wet day and City at home.UTT
Next up the draw Monday and Street at home Wednesday evening 7.30
 
 

Camelford 1-2 Buckland Athletic
A decent game of football, which was well supported by both Clubs, Buckland bringing two mini buses of supporters. 
First 10 minutes saw Camelford press and could / should have scored at least one goal but were not clinical enough. Buckland have some very good players, especially their no 11 who started the season at Truro and several ex Biddeford players - and the 11 was a continual threat with pace and power but they never really capitalised on that, against a Camels team who were not fully firing in the first half, missing 3 players from their midweek match with injuries. Buckland scored 2 goals in the first half - unfortunately through very poor defending (an area the Camels have improved massively on this season) - the first was by the Buckland 5 being allowed a free header and the second from a long ball that was the keepers ball all day long, until a defender decided to chest it back to him, wrong footing the keeper and allowing Bowker (who for once was not laying on the floor screaming) to run in behind and score a simple goal. 2-0 HT but little separating the teams. 
Camelford started the second half brightly - they are a team who will not roll over), but Buckland then had about 20 minutes of excellent play controlling the game and whilst mainly side to side they did create a couple of decent chances. 
Last 15/20 was all Camelford who scored from a header and shortly afterwards scored again but had it ruled out for offside. I don’t like to criticise officials - but the player scoring was a good two yards on side when he ran into the box to beat the keeper - a very very poor decision from the official. You know when the opposing team don’t claim and head for the restart that the official got it wrong - but there again having seen the individual several times he likes to ‘be involved’.  Camels kept pushing but Buckland were too savvy and killed the game off. 
The better team over the 90 won and good luck to them in the next round,  The one highlight after the game was reading the Twitter feeds on the Helston v Falmouth game - well done Falmouth, especially Matty B who Helston dumped as not good enough.