Fan of all ball Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 1. Helston 2. Bridgewater 3. Torpoint 4. Falmouth 5. Buckland 6. Saltash Stu B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Town Man Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 1. Helston. 2. Buckland. 3. Falmouth. 4. Barnstaple. 5. Bridgwater. 6. Torpoint. Stu B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 1. Helson 2. Buckland 3. Bridgwater 4. Barum 5. Torpoint 6. Brixham Baded on squad fluctuations known to date. All rather pointless until a week before the season when squad additions / shape known fully. I’ll stick my neck out and say Saltash to be halfway or below- maybe well below!! Stu B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philheybrookbay Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 8 hours ago, Both Sides of the Tamar said: 1. Helson 2. Buckland 3. Bridgwater 4. Barum 5. Torpoint 6. Brixham Baded on squad fluctuations known to date. All rather pointless until a week before the season when squad additions / shape known fully. I’ll stick my neck out and say Saltash to be halfway or below- maybe well below!! I’d forget Bridgwater, their cuts have been pretty savage and their Chair Bob Buckingham has gone. Shepton are rebuilding. Barnstaple will be stronger - surprised no one really rates Falmouth but they have the Bickland effect and that will help them. However It’s between Helston, Buckland and Barnstaple in my eyes for the title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckland Jim Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 1. Buckland 2. Helston 3. Barnstaple 4. Shepton 5. Falmouth 6. Bridgwater rocky170267 and Both Sides of the Tamar 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetObserver Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 Still very early days but based on business so far I'm not expecting any sort of title challenge to materialise from any of the Somerset clubs. 1. Helston 2. Barnstaple 3. Buckland 4. Falmouth 5. Torpoint 6. Bridgwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Philheybrookbay said: I’d forget Bridgwater, their cuts have been pretty savage and their Chair Bob Buckingham has gone. Shepton are rebuilding. Barnstaple will be stronger - surprised no one really rates Falmouth but they have the Bickland effect and that will help them. However It’s between Helston, Buckland and Barnstaple in my eyes for the title. 2 hours ago, Philheybrookbay said: I’d forget Bridgwater, their cuts have been pretty savage and their Chair Bob Buckingham has gone. Shepton are rebuilding. Barnstaple will be stronger - surprised no one really rates Falmouth but they have the Bickland effect and that will help them. However It’s between Helston, Buckland and Barnstaple in my eyes for the title. Helston clear favourites IMO. Can’t remember how the playoff works n xd season. Is it 2nd/3rd/4th & 5th or one-off game like season just finished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckland Jim Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Both Sides of the Tamar said: Helston clear favourites IMO. Can’t remember how the playoff works n xd season. Is it 2nd/3rd/4th & 5th or one-off game like season just finished? Believe Play-Offs at all step 5 leagues next season are 2nd to 5th, but pretty sure someone involved at Bucks would clarify. I know I read it somewhere but can't remember where. Town Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiksilver Posted June 11, 2023 Report Share Posted June 11, 2023 Helston Buckland Barnstaple Bridgewater Torpoint Falmouth Lot of pressure on helston with the players brought in and the money being spent, have it all in their hands, good coach and very healthy budget Both Sides of the Tamar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWRFC Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 23 hours ago, SomersetObserver said: Still very early days but based on business so far I'm not expecting any sort of title challenge to materialise from any of the Somerset clubs. Quite surprised by the enthusiasm of a lot of clubs to declare players retained/signed long before registrations are possible (or pre-season training has even begun!). Plenty of opportunity for egg on face of both teams and players, when they end up starting the season at a different club to that which they've been pictured holding the shirt of at the end of May. It'll happen when players are made a better offer elsewhere, but also when teams decide their 'new signing' doesn't cut the mustard in pre-season, or a better option becomes available. I know of a few clubs who have a policy of not announcing any squad news until registrations are open, and players are actually signed (contract players are obviously different). That's to say, I'd expect there to be a few surprises from clubs quietly going about their business, rather than misleading people about "signings" or "retentions". Thecupfootballblogger and JonColenzo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footy follower Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 31 minutes ago, GWRFC said: Quite surprised by the enthusiasm of a lot of clubs to declare players retained/signed long before registrations are possible (or pre-season training has even begun!). Plenty of opportunity for egg on face of both teams and players, when they end up starting the season at a different club to that which they've been pictured holding the shirt of at the end of May. It'll happen when players are made a better offer elsewhere, but also when teams decide their 'new signing' doesn't cut the mustard in pre-season, or a better option becomes available. I know of a few clubs who have a policy of not announcing any squad news until registrations are open, and players are actually signed (contract players are obviously different). That's to say, I'd expect there to be a few surprises from clubs quietly going about their business, rather than misleading people about "signings" or "retentions". I imagine it's done to deter other teams from trying to get these players Both Sides of the Tamar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWRFC Posted June 12, 2023 Report Share Posted June 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Footy follower said: I imagine it's done to deter other teams from trying to get these players Yes absolutely that's an element of it and no doubt it's often manipulative of players (though of course it goes both ways). Footy follower 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon123 Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 You would have to say Helston & Buckland will be up there with the money they are lashing out on Players. Have already heard at both clubs that some players are not happy due to the number of players being brought on big money with playing time a worry for many. Dark horses for me could be St Blazey, shrewd bunch down there and looking at some of their signings, seem to have moved for the players that all caught the eye last year in their respective leagues. Do feel that Millbrook are going to be up against it from the word go, very very limited budget and looking like the majority of last years squad are head to Kimberley, fingers crossed they can be competitive. Think this league could be the most competitive its been in years and looking forward to watching plenty of games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigblueplymouth Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 1. Barnstaple 2. Helston 3. Buckland 4. Falmouth 5. Bridgwater 6. Brixham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 Barnstaple definitely ones to watch,especially if they keep hold of Tor Swann, Billy Tucker and Stu Bowker. But Brixham could be dark horses, a few players in their side with step 5 experience. Buckland might not have it all their own way in South Devon. On 12/06/2023 at 11:31, Footy follower said: I imagine it's done to deter other teams from trying to get these players Still see plenty of occurrences though when players are "announced " with great ceremony, and never actually kick a ball for that club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panda Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 10 hours ago, teflon123 said: You would have to say Helston & Buckland will be up there with the money they are lashing out on Players. Have already heard at both clubs that some players are not happy due to the number of players being brought on big money with playing time a worry for many. Dark horses for me could be St Blazey, shrewd bunch down there and looking at some of their signings, seem to have moved for the players that all caught the eye last year in their respective leagues. Do feel that Millbrook are going to be up against it from the word go, very very limited budget and looking like the majority of last years squad are head to Kimberley, fingers crossed they can be competitive. Think this league could be the most competitive its been in years and looking forward to watching plenty of games. Have heard Millbrook 1st team will be the majority of last years second team and the second team the majority of Torpoints U18s from last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Way Of The Park said: Barnstaple definitely ones to watch,especially if they keep hold of Tor Swann, Billy Tucker and Stu Bowker. But Brixham could be dark horses, a few players in their side with step 5 experience. Buckland might not have it all their own way in South Devon. Still see plenty of occurrences though when players are "announced " with great ceremony, and never actually kick a ball for that club. On what I know now, I have the Fish coming in around 5th place - dark horses with a strong prospect of giving all the more fancied sides a tough afternoon, particularly at home. I saw them a couple of times last season and they are useful. Glad someone else sees potential in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon123 Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 Will be interesting to see how Brixham get on this year. They have been very successful over the last 2 years but this is now a different ball game being in this League and games each week will be 100% harder with travelling also twice the distance and more. Just feel that with so many clubs on their doorstep playing in the league below and probably able to offer similar financial rewards with less travel, if they find things tough, some players might jump ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetObserver Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 18 hours ago, Both Sides of the Tamar said: On what I know now, I have the Fish coming in around 5th place - dark horses with a strong prospect of giving all the more fancied sides a tough afternoon, particularly at home. I saw them a couple of times last season and they are useful. Glad someone else sees potential in them. I saw Brixham last year in the FA Cup at Shepton Mallet and they were dreadful. But they must be a decent side as the round before that in the FA Cup they knocked Tavistock out, they had a very good Vase run only losing to big spending Corsham on penalties & they won their league ahead of an Okehampton team with 5 Western League winners in it. Both Sides of the Tamar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 On 14/06/2023 at 05:46, teflon123 said: Will be interesting to see how Brixham get on this year. They have been very successful over the last 2 years but this is now a different ball game being in this League and games each week will be 100% harder with travelling also twice the distance and more. Just feel that with so many clubs on their doorstep playing in the league below and probably able to offer similar financial rewards with less travel, if they find things tough, some players might jump ship. Do remember the Fish topped a division SWPL East that is currently far stronger than the West division. They acquitted themselves well against higher ranked teams in FA competitions too. Luke Gibbons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted June 16, 2023 Report Share Posted June 16, 2023 9 hours ago, Both Sides of the Tamar said: Do remember the Fish topped a division SWPL East that is currently far stronger than the West division. They acquitted themselves well against higher ranked teams in FA competitions too. By the nature of this forum (it is called the Cornwall Football Forum after all), the West division gets all the focus. People on here seemed slightly surprised at the way Okehampton dealt with Liskeard in the league cup final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 IIRC 7 of the last 8 in the WCP Cup were from the East. The top 6 (but esp the top 4) were good last season, but bottom half of the league in the West quite poor Conversely, too much being read into the Oke win over the Blues. The Devonians deserved their win, but Blues shot themselves in the foot that day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plympep Posted June 18, 2023 Report Share Posted June 18, 2023 2 hours ago, Both Sides of the Tamar said: IIRC 7 of the last 8 in the WCP Cup were from the East. The top 6 (but esp the top 4) were good last season, but bottom half of the league in the West quite poor Conversely, too much being read into the Oke win over the Blues. The Devonians deserved their win, but Blues shot themselves in the foot that day! I 100% agree. I think as a whole league east was stronger than the west last season. but I think the top 3-4 in west was at least on par with the best in the east. I know the Wcp last year was dominated by east. But we don’t really know what happened on the day with st Blazey but they were a very strong team. And in I believe the quarter finals a slightly under strength Liskeard team. (Who shot themselves in the foot in the final against a good okey team) beat the best team in the east Brixham. from the ‘Rumours’ I’m hoping this west division will be strong this yr. tho I believe okey & Ivybridge will definitely be strong in the East silly billy, JonColenzo and Buckland Jim 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky170267 Posted June 23, 2023 Report Share Posted June 23, 2023 Buckland Barnstaple Helston Torpoint Saltash Brixham Buckland Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan of all ball Posted June 24, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2023 On 10/06/2023 at 23:19, Fan of all ball said: 1. Helston 2. Bridgewater 3. Torpoint 4. Falmouth 5. Buckland 6. Saltash Ok bit of movement after last couple of weeks club/player rumours and twitter signings and a lot based on last seasons positions. Look at last seasons finishes, most teams jumped up after Tavistock and Exmouth were promoted 1. Helston (manager has trophies to his name, improved squad) 2. Bridgewater (lost top scorer but seem to have replaced well according to this forum) 3. Barnstaple (forgot about them 1st time round 🙀) 4. Torpoint (strengthened in lots of areas, ok Damerall a lose but added goals from more players and a really good keeper) 5. Buckland (decent signings) 6. Falmouth (Nixon a loss) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamar.man Posted July 18, 2023 Report Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 Helston 2 Buckland 3 Barnstaple 4 Torpoint 5 Bridgewater 6 Shepton mallet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavi Fan Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 I think Barnstaple are building a tidy little squad. Certainly see them not far from the top. Id imagine Helston will win the league. If push comes to shove they certainly have the finances to bring in a player or two with say 10 games to go to get them over the line. Buckland will be right up there too if they keep Josh Grant and Jared Lewington fit. Luke Gibbons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 On 11/06/2023 at 09:38, Philheybrookbay said: I’d forget Bridgwater, their cuts have been pretty savage and their Chair Bob Buckingham has gone. Shepton are rebuilding. Barnstaple will be stronger - surprised no one really rates Falmouth but they have the Bickland effect and that will help them. However It’s between Helston, Buckland and Barnstaple in my eyes for the title. Seen a lot of Bridgwater in pre-season beating Bideford,Tavistock,manor farm and Frome all from step 4 and was very impressed they have retained all there squad from last season except one and brought in some excellent new signings that looked good. Yes it’s pre season but I’d be surprised if they were not right up there pushing for top honours at the end of the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon123 Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Agree with the above, Bridgwater have nothing but impressed me during the pre-season. Seen them twice and thought they were organised from the get go and looked to have a clear plan in the way they wanted to play which was good enough to beat teams from a higher level. Watched Helston once and they were solid which was to be expected and also watched Buckland against Newton Spurs and surprisingly they were torn apart by a team a league below so not sure what the season holds for them having tipped them several weeks ago to be contenders. Torpoint seem to have an attack which will bring them goals so they could be a surprise package. Looking forward to getting a good fix of football in during the next few weeks and good luck to all. Thecupfootballblogger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky170267 Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 21 hours ago, Tavi Fan said: I think Barnstaple are building a tidy little squad. Certainly see them not far from the top. Id imagine Helston will win the league. If push comes to shove they certainly have the finances to bring in a player or two with say 10 games to go to get them over the line. Buckland will be right up there too if they keep Josh Grant and Jared Lewington fit. Josh and Jarred both out injured !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 28, 2023 Report Share Posted July 28, 2023 Whatever happens, can't see anybody running away with this league. The Western Prem usually serves up a dramatic finish , with the last 3 completed seasons title race going to the final day. Buckland Jim, Town Fan and Luke Gibbons 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Gibbons Posted August 3, 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2023 On 28/07/2023 at 12:48, rocky170267 said: Josh and Jarred both out injured !! Both played in the Buckland openers. I know they drew Tuesday but I was massively impressed with Barnstaple last season. They seem to have kept the majority and players like Scott Laird will only make them a stronger unit. It's great to see a few ex pro's at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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