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12 minutes ago, Jeremy Wade said:

Fair & good point.  Think you maybe right with the East Cornwall/English players coming in.

Would also be interesting how the only "local" lad Harris Jewell gets on!  to be perfectly honest, id like to see him follow Mr Cornish to Bickland Park.

JW

Agree with you there.  Long thought he would look good in black and amber.

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Seems to have gone quiet again at parkway. 
still no goal keeper announcement still no striker announced . And still short by at least 7-8 players.  
Only a couple weeks till the first pre season friendly on the 9th July 

Was expecting a lot more through the door by now but have heard it may not be the new manager in charge of recruitment 
 

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15 hours ago, Railwayman in Exile said:

Interesting thought, to replace who?

Its not always about replacement, would be a great addition to the squad as a whole.

Potential for a formation change maybe, back three with wing backs?

JW

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28 minutes ago, Jeremy Wade said:

Its not always about replacement, would be a great addition to the squad as a whole.

Potential for a formation change maybe, back three with wing backs?

JW

Now that's an interesting thought, three centre backs, as a squad player makes no sense, if you play two that move makes no sense, as a three a different argument.

Falmouth last year had in my mind the best back four I saw as a unit all season, can't see why Harrison would want to make that move to join a squad, whilst Cornish makes perfect sense, considering Helston have brought in three forwards he could be the one to miss out again.

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1 hour ago, Railwayman in Exile said:

Now that's an interesting thought, three centre backs, as a squad player makes no sense, if you play two that move makes no sense, as a three a different argument.

Falmouth last year had in my mind the best back four I saw as a unit all season, can't see why Harrison would want to make that move to join a squad, whilst Cornish makes perfect sense, considering Helston have brought in three forwards he could be the one to miss out again.

Long, tough season in the Southern League. Add in the FA Cup, Trophy and the Senior Cup, and you could have around 50 matches to play. You need a strong squad and cover for all positions to be able to sustain a challenge on all fronts. Does need a decent manager to keep those that aren't playing happy, which Andy Westgarth seemed to be able to do last time around.

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17 minutes ago, Ian Pethick said:

Long, tough season in the Southern League. Add in the FA Cup, Trophy and the Senior Cup, and you could have around 50 matches to play. You need a strong squad and cover for all positions to be able to sustain a challenge on all fronts. Does need a decent manager to keep those that aren't playing happy, which Andy Westgarth seemed to be able to do last time around.

Heard managers say they need squads if at least 18-20 to compete

 a lot of players to keep happy.  easier for the likes of Torquay etc ti do it. Not sure travelling all over the country to sit on a bench week in week out appeals to many youngsters. 
 

 

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26 minutes ago, Ian Pethick said:

Long, tough season in the Southern League. Add in the FA Cup, Trophy and the Senior Cup, and you could have around 50 matches to play. You need a strong squad and cover for all positions to be able to sustain a challenge on all fronts. Does need a decent manager to keep those that aren't playing happy, which Andy Westgarth seemed to be able to do last time around.

Not disputing any of that Ian, my point still is, why would you want to go from being a first team regular to a bench warmer to make up squad numbers.

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1 hour ago, Railwayman in Exile said:

Not disputing any of that Ian, my point still is, why would you want to go from being a first team regular to a bench warmer to make up squad numbers.

He warmed the bench a few times for Helston last season but at least he wouldn't have to travel to Saltash twice a week to train!  Harrison is a quality player so would have thought he would start more times than not.

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3 hours ago, Railwayman in Exile said:

Not disputing any of that Ian, my point still is, why would you want to go from being a first team regular to a bench warmer to make up squad numbers.

Not being specific to either Falmouth or the player here, but it's usually the side being successful and in the hunt for trophies or, dare I say it,  money that keeps someone happy to sit on the bench.

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7 hours ago, The Town Man said:

He warmed the bench a few times for Helston last season but at least he wouldn't have to travel to Saltash twice a week to train!  Harrison is a quality player so would have thought he would start more times than not.

He warmed the bench a couple of times as he was coming back or just recovering from injury, otherwise was a regular starter.

 

Unless you switch to three centre backs, my belief has always been Falmouth's back four were the best in the league as a defensive unit, so if you think he's going to play, who do you in your view want him to replace? I'm finding it fascinating the debate over him, especially as I'd find it hard to fit him into such a good defensive unit and I'm a big admirer of him as a player anyway.

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8 hours ago, Ian Pethick said:

After announcing the signings of Ryan Brett and Taylor Scarff last week, it seems to have gone very quiet at Parkway again. Any decent rumours knocking around?

None at all. Still no keeper. No striker all very silent. Team back training as well 

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Seems pretty quiet at a number of teams but maybe that is the most intelligent approach, as no signing is really confirmed until July when registration commences. (Unless a player signs a contract I presume)

All should become clear in early July.

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9 hours ago, The Town Man said:

Seems pretty quiet at a number of teams but maybe that is the most intelligent approach, as no signing is really confirmed until July when registration commences. (Unless a player signs a contract I presume)

All should become clear in early July.

Avoids a case of the "Callum Martindale Syndrome" as well. This is a medical term for when a player is "announced" by a club, then gets "announced" by another soon after.

Rob Farkins is the latest player to fall victim to this.😁

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7 minutes ago, Ian Pethick said:

Avoids a case of the "Callum Martindale Syndrome" as well. This is a medical term for when a player is "announced" by a club, then gets "announced" by another soon after.

Rob Farkins is the latest player to fall victim to this.😁

Is it a bit like back in the good old days of the Sunday Independent pre-season special when it was how many photos can a player appear in? 

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12 hours ago, sportsman10 said:

Parkway have had a kit launch . Still not enough  players to wear it yet mind.  But coke on amateur clubs having a kit launch on X. 😂 what all that about hardly selling thousands to the people of Plymouth. Just find it all very cringeworthy. 

The modern world of non league football. Season tickets to sell, replica kits to shift. Sponsors to keep happy and money needs to be made 

Sure there's plenty going on behind the scenes regarding incoming players at Parkway. Gather they've been back in pre season work for other a week now, so would think there will be plenty of trialists getting looked at. In my opinion, I would rather this more low key approach from new boss Chris McPhee if it resulted in getting the right players in (last season's transfer activity felt like getting bodies through the door to fill the squad, only 1 stayed beyond Christmas). First PSF is at Exmouth on the 9th July, this will be the chance for supporters to see what the post Lee Hobbs work in progress looks like.

 

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2 hours ago, Ian Pethick said:

The modern world of non league football. Season tickets to sell, replica kits to shift. Sponsors to keep happy and money needs to be made 

Sure there's plenty going on behind the scenes regarding incoming players at Parkway. Gather they've been back in pre season work for other a week now, so would think there will be plenty of trialists getting looked at. In my opinion, I would rather this more low key approach from new boss Chris McPhee if it resulted in getting the right players in (last season's transfer activity felt like getting bodies through the door to fill the squad, only 1 stayed beyond Christmas). First PSF is at Exmouth on the 9th July, this will be the chance for supporters to see what the post Lee Hobbs work in progress looks like.

 

Week or so out from the first game.  Still no mention of a keeper a striker or anybody really  a good 8 players short going on departures  . 
 

 I get the the low key approach  but if your hoping to sell season tickets at least let supporters know what sort of team we have built

can’t think I ever seen a new manager come in and not stamp his mark on team by bringing in players early.  (Brett and scarf where not the managers signings by the way. )

 



 

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5 hours ago, Ian Pethick said:

Before last night's PSF v St Austell, Stuart Henderson talked about 3 or 4 of his players rejecting advances from step 3 clubs, and staying loyal to him. Guess that means Parkway and Tiverton then.

And possibly Taunton? 

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49 minutes ago, Devonian said:

Any news on the whereabouts of Ben Cross and Joe O’Loughlin?

Think Joe O'Loughlin is injured. Few players not in the Tavi line up last week, guess holidays/unavailability comes into the equation when you play a friendly on the 2nd of July (far too early in my opinion).

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Joe might be injured perhaps still recovering from injury at back end of last season. Noticeably absent from the retained list the club put out recently. If down to injury would be nice to be told.

Also missing from retained list is Ben Cross. Outstanding defender Ben and would be a big loss IMHO. If he has decided to move on, obviously his right of course but surely deserves a “goodbye and good luck” message from the club he has served for many years. Hopefully still mulling over options and will be seen soon.

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7 hours ago, sportsman10 said:

Callum Rose leaves parkway. Not a big surprise as Chris McPhee didn’t seem to rate him . Someone will pick up a very good defender.  

No real surprise as he's barely featured this season. Will need replacing though as it leaves Parkway without any central defensive cover.

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On 30/09/2024 at 06:50, Ian Pethick said:

No real surprise as he's barely featured this season. Will need replacing though as it leaves Parkway without any central defensive cover.

Charlie Stevens was on the bench away at Sittingbourne on Saturday, can't find much about him but seems to be a defensive player and had a trial with Brentford in 2023. Parkway also have Sam Joce on loan at Tavistock, not sure how he's done and/or indeed if he's got much game time, but the numbers issue does seem to be close to rearing it's head again.

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18 hours ago, tfenlon said:

Charlie Stevens was on the bench away at Sittingbourne on Saturday, can't find much about him but seems to be a defensive player and had a trial with Brentford in 2023. Parkway also have Sam Joce on loan at Tavistock, not sure how he's done and/or indeed if he's got much game time, but the numbers issue does seem to be close to rearing it's head again.

Charlie Stevens has been playing for Dartmouth in the Devon League this season. Another new face, Evandro Belo Flores is a Portuguse striker that I know nothing about. The only detail I can I find is that he has been a student at Plymouth Uni, and previously appeared in their sides. Could be gem, who knows?

In the programme notes for tomorrow's game v Banbury, Chris McPhee talks about using loan and dual registration signings ,together with developing the players already at the club, as the way the squad will be strengthened.

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3 minutes ago, Tavi Fan said:

Jack Endacott has joined Parkway

Did they play for Tavistock?  

We all wish him well but for someone who wants to progress in their career this one has baffled us all.

Setting aside the Parkway v Tavi animosity for a moment (thought that Lee Hobbs leaving would have drawn a line under that), how did Jack Endacott perform with you lot?  Seemed to lose his way at Argyle after being earmarked for big things a few years back, and heard he was uninspiring in a loan spell at Tiverton last season.

Would seem to be a long term replacement for the badly missed Ryan Lane at Bolitho.

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5 minutes ago, Ian Pethick said:

Setting aside the Parkway v Tavi animosity for a moment (thought that Lee Hobbs leaving would have drawn a line under that), how did Jack Endacott perform with you lot?  Seemed to lose his way at Argyle after being earmarked for big things a few years back, and heard he was uninspiring in a loan spell at Tiverton last season.

Would seem to be a long term replacement for the badly missed Ryan Lane at Bolitho.

Great player and can see he’s a class above. Nobody realistically expected him to stay. Again, we all wish him well.

For an attacking full back we dont understand why he’s gone to a relegation battle with Plymouth Parkway. 

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16 minutes ago, Tavi Fan said:

Great player and can see he’s a class above. Nobody realistically expected him to stay. Again, we all wish him well.

For an attacking full back we dont understand why he’s gone to a relegation battle with Plymouth Parkway. 

Perhaps the FA Cup prize money has loosened the purse strings at Parkway slightly.

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Not sure he going to coming into replace Mikey Williams.  McPhee seems very happy with him. Be a good addition tho .  
Parkway flying in the cups. Much needed funds coming in.  Crowds are dipping tho only 250 off today. Very low.  Argyle were home as well mind. 

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2 hours ago, sportsman10 said:

Not sure he going to coming into replace Mikey Williams.  McPhee seems very happy with him. Be a good addition tho .  
Parkway flying in the cups. Much needed funds coming in.  Crowds are dipping tho only 250 off today. Very low.  Argyle were home as well mind. 

Potentially coming in so that Mikey can revert back to the right wing?

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