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golong - can’t agree for a couple of reasons. First one is this years Falmouth team are IMO better than those teams who have recently been promoted. A couple of years work by Westy has brought together a very strong squad. Second reason is that not that many top players have actually left the league - look at the players who made Helston invincible a couple of seasons back - still playing SWPL or the squads at St Blazey / Bodmin - same players as have been in SWPL for several seasons. The difference is 10 or so of there other teams have got better. On any given weekend any team can take points off each other (perhaps excluding Falmouth at the mo) - surely it is more competitive? Surely by your reckoning every league gets weaker when the better teams get promoted - it’s the way of football. I still think the top six in SWPL Could give a lot of teams in the Western league a hard game - the way it has always been. 
There are worries about maintaining good teams who will do well when promoted - but some clubs are working towards that - Liskeard / Wendron / Camelford / Wadebridge / Dobwalls  etc. to name a few - as spectators I actually believe things are getting better with more competitive matches. 

golong - can’t agree for a couple of reasons. First one is this years Falmouth team are IMO better than those teams who have recently been promoted. A couple of years work by Westy has brought together a very strong squad. Second reason is that not that many top players have actually left the league - look at the players who made Helston invincible a couple of seasons back - still playing SWPL or the squads at St Blazey / Bodmin - same players as have been in SWPL for several seasons. The difference is 10 or so of there other teams have got better. On any given weekend any team can take points off each other (perhaps excluding Falmouth at the mo) - surely it is more competitive? Surely by your reckoning every league gets weaker when the better teams get promoted - it’s the way of football. I still think the top six in SWPL Could give a lot of teams in the Western league a hard game - the way it has always been. 
There are worries about maintaining good teams who will do well when promoted - but some clubs are working towards that - Liskeard / Wendron / Camelford / Wadebridge / Dobwalls  etc. to name a few - as spectators I actually believe things are getting better with more competitive matches. 

Mike - I watched the game and it didn’t look good. Hope the Op goes well - age and injuries eventually catch up with us all. 

Good luck in your retirement

Camelford 3-0 Sticker
Wasn’t  going to do a report after all the kerfuffle with Rappo’s last report, but these are my two favourite teams. 
Decent game of football, more workman like for the Camels than exciting but clearly just wanted to put the last game behind them. 
Camels controlled most of the game, should of scored a couple early on but wasted a couple of chances - went 1-0 up through a cracking Ed header after about 25 min. Sticker well drilled but just a little short on real quality although they did create some half chances. 1-0 HT. 
Second half more of the same - Sticker have some good fast young players but struggled to maintain any play / possessions. Ed scored another on 50 from a run and driving low shot - took a deflection, one of those if the defender didn’t stick a foot out he would of been criticised but as it happened wrong footed the keeper. 2-0
Game was settled by one moment on controversy - Sticker defender adjudged to back pass and picked up by the keeper on edge of 6yd box. Sticker felt unfair (as did I) but Ed tapped ball and passed home by Bobby. I spoke to the ref after the game and he felt the Sticker player had ‘cushioned’ the ball back to keeper making it intentional (without being disrespectful I don’t think the Sticker player had that deftness in his locker as he was was under a lot of pressure and if he hadn’t stuck a foot in Ed would probably have got his hat trick). Game over 3-0. 
Performance wise:
Camels 7/10 but enough. Sticker 8/10 as they never gave up and have all but a good team there. Ref 9.5/10 - didn’t agree with the pass back but he took time to explain to players (and me afterwards) - nice guy, always friendly and most importantly gives what he sees without being swayed. 
 

Lol - lucky I don’t officially score Refs (not usually so high in the marking). As the name suggests - it’s all opinions and I totally accept yours. 

Camelford 3-0 Sticker
Wasn’t  going to do a report after all the kerfuffle with Rappo’s last report, but these are my two favourite teams. 
Decent game of football, more workman like for the Camels than exciting but clearly just wanted to put the last game behind them. 
Camels controlled most of the game, should of scored a couple early on but wasted a couple of chances - went 1-0 up through a cracking Ed header after about 25 min. Sticker well drilled but just a little short on real quality although they did create some half chances. 1-0 HT. 
Second half more of the same - Sticker have some good fast young players but struggled to maintain any play / possessions. Ed scored another on 50 from a run and driving low shot - took a deflection, one of those if the defender didn’t stick a foot out he would of been criticised but as it happened wrong footed the keeper. 2-0
Game was settled by one moment on controversy - Sticker defender adjudged to back pass and picked up by the keeper on edge of 6yd box. Sticker felt unfair (as did I) but Ed tapped ball and passed home by Bobby. I spoke to the ref after the game and he felt the Sticker player had ‘cushioned’ the ball back to keeper making it intentional (without being disrespectful I don’t think the Sticker player had that deftness in his locker as he was was under a lot of pressure and if he hadn’t stuck a foot in Ed would probably have got his hat trick). Game over 3-0. 
Performance wise:
Camels 7/10 but enough. Sticker 8/10 as they never gave up and have all but a good team there. Ref 9.5/10 - didn’t agree with the pass back but he took time to explain to players (and me afterwards) - nice guy, always friendly and most importantly gives what he sees without being swayed. 
 

I’ve been there,-and having to pull a team out of a league really, really hurts. I’m sure Port have looked at every option and as a club if this is the only option then that’s what they have to do. Shame some of the ‘older’ players out there don’t take the chance to move into management - yes they would have a hard season and probably be relegated - but what a great club to take on for the future?

But if you have no budget and no local players  interested in playing or travelling away for a game it won’t matter who you get in to manage . 
the problem now is far too many players are happy to sit on a bench for a team pick up some money and go home with probably playing about 5 mins of football. Just look at some of the benches of other clubs. 
COVID has also played a big part  young lads have had 18 months off football and found other things to do 
unfortunately won’t be the last club to pull out like this.  unless clubs start to really focus on the youth in the area and get them engaged with the clubs on match days then it going to be an issue 

I’ve been there,-and having to pull a team out of a league really, really hurts. I’m sure Port have looked at every option and as a club if this is the only option then that’s what they have to do. Shame some of the ‘older’ players out there don’t take the chance to move into management - yes they would have a hard season and probably be relegated - but what a great club to take on for the future?

Mark - you not taking messages now?

Mark - you’ve got to keep the reports coming. Two pages of comments on here - yet only 6 match reports (2 about the same game) - if you don’t count Marksy fibbing about having a salad 😂. We all know about the ref shortage but there is also a shortage of people willing to give a personal view on games they actually paid to watch. 

Mark - great picture, I do think Camelford’s playing surface is one of the best in the league. I agree that Falmouth would be a great addition to the Western League but not sure about the drop in standards - it’s a little like comparing apples and bananas as different types of leagues. 
As for Ollie and Jack - I’ve had the pleasure of watching them both about 6 years and for me Ollie as become an outstanding player. Not certain Jack has YET, I know how good he is (fairly sure he has got to England schools level) but not too sure on his all round midfield play - when you have 9 good players around you making great runs it can be easy to shine, his break up play and game management will improve when playing at a higher standard. They will be two big losses for Falmouth when back at Uni and I look forward to seeing them when back (as long as not against Camelford lol)

Town Man - can’t disagree with much, if any of what you said. Camels brought a lot of pressure on themselves with a poor defensive display and poor clearances which just kept bringing another wave of Falmouth attacks. Conceding 3 headers and a mad penalty will make none of the Camels happy - but speaking to Westy after the game is said he really enjoyed the first half as it was the first game of the season where a team had stood up and challenged them (he said it without disrespect to any other team as well). Would have been nice for that to have lasted 90 mins lol

Disappointing 10 minutes in the game but it happens and doesn’t deflect from a good team - having had what I would consider the hardest start of any team (Dobwalls / Bodmin / Wadebridge / Liskeard / Newquay / Launceston / Penryn and Falmouth) to have 16 points (2points a game) is still a good start for the Camels and we would have taken that at the start of the season.
Camels goal for the season was top 5 and I still think a top 3 is possible.
As for Falmouth, good good team and better IMO than the Parkway team who stormed the league, or the teams that have taken recent promotion. The challenge is there for any team to see if they can live with them for a full 90.
As an aside - Rappo KEEP THE REPORTS COMING. I love them and they are honest and fair. There are not many who take time to do reports - a lot just criticise or make comments on games they were not at and if they were there have the choice to do their own reports - but don’t. 
I actually think that fair criticism of players or officials is part of a report, it’s not personal it’s just how you see the game - it doesn’t require defending or people jumping on the bandwagon or making it personal. 

You know me Bob 🤣🤣

Mark - you’ve got to keep the reports coming. Two pages of comments on here - yet only 6 match reports (2 about the same game) - if you don’t count Marksy fibbing about having a salad 😂. We all know about the ref shortage but there is also a shortage of people willing to give a personal view on games they actually paid to watch. 

I enjoy Rappos detailed match reports and his day out at the grounds
 don’t stop posting on here. this is what the forum is for. 

Town Man - can’t disagree with much, if any of what you said. Camels brought a lot of pressure on themselves with a poor defensive display and poor clearances which just kept bringing another wave of Falmouth attacks. Conceding 3 headers and a mad penalty will make none of the Camels happy - but speaking to Westy after the game is said he really enjoyed the first half as it was the first game of the season where a team had stood up and challenged them (he said it without disrespect to any other team as well). Would have been nice for that to have lasted 90 mins lol

Disappointing 10 minutes in the game but it happens and doesn’t deflect from a good team - having had what I would consider the hardest start of any team (Dobwalls / Bodmin / Wadebridge / Liskeard / Newquay / Launceston / Penryn and Falmouth) to have 16 points (2points a game) is still a good start for the Camels and we would have taken that at the start of the season.
Camels goal for the season was top 5 and I still think a top 3 is possible.
As for Falmouth, good good team and better IMO than the Parkway team who stormed the league, or the teams that have taken recent promotion. The challenge is there for any team to see if they can live with them for a full 90.
As an aside - Rappo KEEP THE REPORTS COMING. I love them and they are honest and fair. There are not many who take time to do reports - a lot just criticise or make comments on games they were not at and if they were there have the choice to do their own reports - but don’t. 
I actually think that fair criticism of players or officials is part of a report, it’s not personal it’s just how you see the game - it doesn’t require defending or people jumping on the bandwagon or making it personal. 

Camelford 1-6 Falmouth

Camels scored first, Falmouth did not like it and for good players they argued everything. Falmouth scored from a set piece header to make it 1-1 at HT
Second half Camels started well but between 55 & 65 minted Falmouth scored 4 goals a break that looked offside, a stonewall penalty, another set piece header and a nice bit of footwork. Game over. Camels dominated for about 20 minutes but never challenged and Falmouth finished off will an Ollie Walker header - pick of the goals. 
Falmouth deserved to win - no excuses but score was flattering. 
Any team that beats a full strength Falmouth will win the league - but I don’t see it happening. 

Camelford 1-6 Falmouth

Camels scored first, Falmouth did not like it and for good players they argued everything. Falmouth scored from a set piece header to make it 1-1 at HT
Second half Camels started well but between 55 & 65 minted Falmouth scored 4 goals a break that looked offside, a stonewall penalty, another set piece header and a nice bit of footwork. Game over. Camels dominated for about 20 minutes but never challenged and Falmouth finished off will an Ollie Walker header - pick of the goals. 
Falmouth deserved to win - no excuses but score was flattering. 
Any team that beats a full strength Falmouth will win the league - but I don’t see it happening. 

Camelford 1-6 Falmouth

Camels scored first, Falmouth did not like it and for good players they argued everything. Falmouth scored from a set piece header to make it 1-1 at HT
Second half Camels started well but between 55 & 65 minted Falmouth scored 4 goals a break that looked offside, a stonewall penalty, another set piece header and a nice bit of footwork. Game over. Camels dominated for about 20 minutes but never challenged and Falmouth finished off will an Ollie Walker header - pick of the goals. 
Falmouth deserved to win - no excuses but score was flattering. 
Any team that beats a full strength Falmouth will win the league - but I don’t see it happening. 

Camelford 3 Falmouth Town 2
Dobwalls 2 St Blazey 1
Newquay 2 Launceston 2
Penryn Athletic 4 Sticker 1
Penzance 3 St Dennis 1
Bodmin Town 3 Crediton 1
Godolphin Atlantic 3 Bovey Tracey 2
Saltash Utd 3 Cullompton 1
Torpoint Athletic 3 Callington 1
Wadebridge Town 2 St Austell 1

Camelford 2 Falmouth 2
Dobwalls 2 St BLAZEY 2
Newquay 3 Launceston 1
Penryn 4 Sticker 2
Penzance 1St Dennis 2 
Bodmin 3 Crediton 1
Godolphin 2 Bovey Tracey 3 
Saltash 4Cullompton 0
Torpoint 2 Calling ton 2
Wadebridge 3 St Austell 1
 

Good strikers are like ‘rocking horse poo’ and Waltz fits the title of a good striker. I watched him v Camelford and in fairness he got little service but put himself in the right place time after time - and there is no doubt he will finish when given the chance.
On the Western League page there is a thread about Bowker - I would have the Waltz every time over him - same sorts of player but without the screaming every time he is tackled. 
I think every team needs a front man who will worry defenders and score goals - teams like Camelford have to rely on everyone pitching in with goals - which is why it’s great to get Mark Gusterson back from St Blazey - another ‘older’ player who knows what to do in the box, especially playing in front of a young team with energy and talent that can supply the service a quality striker needs. 

Good strikers are like ‘rocking horse poo’ and Waltz fits the title of a good striker. I watched him v Camelford and in fairness he got little service but put himself in the right place time after time - and there is no doubt he will finish when given the chance.
On the Western League page there is a thread about Bowker - I would have the Waltz every time over him - same sorts of player but without the screaming every time he is tackled. 
I think every team needs a front man who will worry defenders and score goals - teams like Camelford have to rely on everyone pitching in with goals - which is why it’s great to get Mark Gusterson back from St Blazey - another ‘older’ player who knows what to do in the box, especially playing in front of a young team with energy and talent that can supply the service a quality striker needs. 

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