John Henry Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Well it’s not long to go. So let’s have your expert predictions for the coming season top five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest football fan Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Buckland, Paulton, Shepton, St Austell and dark horses Saltash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky170267 Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Shepton Mallet Buckland St Austell Bridgewater saltash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Top 5 Clevedon, Bridgwater, Buckland, Shepton Mallet and Paulton Rovers Relegated - Barnstaple and Oldland Abbotonians. Town Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 15 minutes ago, Leroy said: Top 5 Clevedon, Bridgwater, Buckland, Shepton Mallet and Paulton Rovers Relegated - Barnstaple and Oldland Abbotonians. Would add Street to the contenders list. New manager Ben Watson has taken several with him from Barnstaple. Ivybridge might surprise a few as well, Lance Bailey is very well connected on the Plymouth non league scene and I wouldn't be surprised if has a few step 4 players dual signed with them. At the other end, slightly worry about Torpoint. Ryan Richards' goals are going to take a lot of replacing. Town Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Town Fan Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 2 hours ago, Leroy said: Top 5 Clevedon, Bridgwater, Buckland, Shepton Mallet and Paulton Rovers Relegated - Barnstaple and Oldland Abbotonians. I'd go with your top 5, particuarly Paulton Rovers who've just come down from the Southern League. Not sure Barnstaple Town will be in a relegation battle though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwest football fan Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 3 hours ago, Ian Pethick said: At the other end, slightly worry about Torpoint. Ryan Richards' goals are going to take a lot of replacing. Also Ryan scored the goals because of players around him, he's not really the type of player to win a game on his own. But you need that type of striker to put away the chances. Torpoint should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Gibbons Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 3 hours ago, Leroy said: Top 5 Clevedon, Bridgwater, Buckland, Shepton Mallet and Paulton Rovers Relegated - Barnstaple and Oldland Abbotonians. Not sure I agree with Barnstaple, think they'll be fine this season. Welton are currently without a manager so there could be changes there. Shepton will cause loads of problems again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavi Fan Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 St Austell, Ivybridge and Portishead to all either finish in the play offs or be in contention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philheybrookbay Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Top could be interesting, Clevedon Shepton and Buckland are my tips for top 3. The more settled the summer, the better teams tend to go. Street could be a outsider. Bottom- Welton. No manager and with concerns over players I think they'll struggle. Oldland have been very quiet and Nailsea and Tickenham may have the 2nd season blues. Town Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckland Jim Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 1: Buckland (please) 2: Paulton 3: Bridgwater 4: Shepton Mallet 5: St Austell Relegated: Welton (if they don't pull out as being rumoured) and Oldland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Where are the fixtures for the Jewsons Western League? Anyone?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 12 hours ago, Southwest football fan said: Also Ryan scored the goals because of players around him, he's not really the type of player to win a game on his own. But you need that type of striker to put away the chances. Torpoint should be fine Hope they do well this season as Torpoint are a club I've always liked. Nice ground and nice people (I'm in danger of giving them the Buckland treatment). Luke Gibbons and mattelot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Gibbons Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 31 minutes ago, RedAndWhite said: Where are the fixtures for the Jewsons Western League? Anyone?? https://fulltime.thefa.com/index.html?league=3355283&selectedSeason=454569247&selectedDivision=766947256&selectedCompetition=0&selectedFixtureGroupKey=1_475860942 League website is now showing the current season but yet to have the fixtures added. 2 minutes ago, Ian Pethick said: Hope they do well this season as Torpoint are a club I've always liked. Nice ground and nice people (I'm in danger of giving them the Buckland treatment). Thanks Ian! We've worked to make those improvements to the ground, it's nice to be compared to Buckland in a roundabout way... Great set-up, excellent committee. Buckland Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Buckland Athltic Paulton Rovers Shepton Mallet Bridgwater St Austell Dark Horses - Saltash United Please, let this season be the one we talk about the Bucks team and not (the admittedly good) facilities and friendliness of the club! Richards and Lewington up front promise goals. Adam Seedhouse-Evans a top ‘keeper. Good players throughout the squad. Hopeful of a Bucks promotion, but then I always am. if not the Bucks, I would *like* it to be the Ashes. Rikki Shepherd and Tom Paine reuniting with boss Macca Brown is top business. The side developed superbly as the last season evolved. A further improvement could see them in the play off places. Off the field incrementally things are improving too. At the bottom Oldland and Walton (if they even make the season’s start) could be in trouble. MattP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomersetObserver Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Top 5: Buckland, Shepton, St Austell, Street, Nailsea & Tickenham Relegation: St Blazey, Welton (if they can even make the start) Very competitive looking league this season there's about 13-14 clubs I could plausibly see making the top 5 & outside of Welton there doesn't look like any particularly weak teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanie25 Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 Bridgewater, Shepton,Ivybridge, Saltash, Street I think Ivybridge are the dark horses and one to follow this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 5 hours ago, Luke Gibbons said: https://fulltime.thefa.com/index.html?league=3355283&selectedSeason=454569247&selectedDivision=766947256&selectedCompetition=0&selectedFixtureGroupKey=1_475860942 League website is now showing the current season but yet to have the fixtures added. Fixtures now showing on League's Full-time site 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamar.man Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 1: paulton 2: buckland 3: Bridgwater 4: Shepton Mallet 5: Ivybridge Relegated: Welton and Oldland Local strugglers. St Blazey, Torpoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedAndWhite Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 16 hours ago, Dave Deacon said: Fixtures now showing on League's Full-time site 😀 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiksilver Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 Shepton Buckland Paulton Clevedon Bridgewater/Street Dark horses - Ivybridge, Saltash Relegated - Welton, Oddland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swjoduk Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Taunton supporter here but have lived in Bridgwater for 18yrs. I am not sure Bridgwater will do well. Most of last seasons players left, manager left, replaced with manager inexperienced at men's club football and a mix of players who are either old and not played much at this level for a while or young players who have not played much at this level. I can see them struggling and trouble ahead Buckland Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieBlue Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 1. Street - looked to have signed well since the new manager has come in the door. 2. Paulton - experience at the level above. 3. Clevedon Town - forgottern men from last year, really think they'll be tough to beat. 4. Shepton Mallet - that Falmouth result towards the back end of the season show how much quality they have. 5. Buckland - Lewington and Richards looks scary for opposition defenders but it's fitting them in. Another huge pressure season for Buckland. Closer to home, Saltash have recrutied well. Strangely I was hoping to see Shepherd in the Southern League with Helston but I assume it wasn't going to work for him there but a huge coup for the Ashes. St Austell have signed well in some experience at this level (and above with Watson and Rosenquest), not sure how much value they would've got from their midweek friendly against Foxhole. Torpoint are in a transition it seems, I think I've seen 5 have gone to Buckland and a few elsehwere, replacing Richards goals will be tough. Blazey very similar to Torpoint but they've brought in some exciting youngsters. Looking forward to another good season and this is becoming the League to watch. I'm fearful but I don't think Liskeard will be here next year either. Lafs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 25 Report Share Posted July 25 3 hours ago, RichieBlue said: 1. Street - looked to have signed well since the new manager has come in the door. 2. Paulton - experience at the level above. 3. Clevedon Town - forgottern men from last year, really think they'll be tough to beat. 4. Shepton Mallet - that Falmouth result towards the back end of the season show how much quality they have. 5. Buckland - Lewington and Richards looks scary for opposition defenders but it's fitting them in. Another huge pressure season for Buckland. Closer to home, Saltash have recrutied well. Strangely I was hoping to see Shepherd in the Southern League with Helston but I assume it wasn't going to work for him there but a huge coup for the Ashes. St Austell have signed well in some experience at this level (and above with Watson and Rosenquest), not sure how much value they would've got from their midweek friendly against Foxhole. Torpoint are in a transition it seems, I think I've seen 5 have gone to Buckland and a few elsehwere, replacing Richards goals will be tough. Blazey very similar to Torpoint but they've brought in some exciting youngsters. Looking forward to another good season and this is becoming the League to watch. I'm fearful but I don't think Liskeard will be here next year either. Pretty good summary there I think. I'll add a little sub category to this thread, how far into the season will we go before Barnstaple and Bridgwater sack their managers? Both have highly ambitious, yet trigger happy, owners and chairs who probably think they're better at the job than the people they appoint. Buckland Jim, Both Sides of the Tamar, Foul Throw 3 and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman10 Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 Think ivybridge could be dark horses to win the league. . Have some quality up front and really strong squad. Foul Throw 3 and rocky170267 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavi Fan Posted July 26 Report Share Posted July 26 18 minutes ago, sportsman10 said: Think ivybridge could be dark horses to win the league. . Have some quality up front and really strong squad. If they can keep their discipline (particularly in the dug outs as they’ve been very vocal when I’ve seen them) I really do think they could get promotion. Clearly a good management team with a good squad of players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky170267 Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 According to St Austell Reports Street are favourites for the title ! Is this going to change every time they lose I wonder ??? Nobody else gives street a mention ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 20 minutes ago, rocky170267 said: According to St Austell Reports Street are favourites for the title ! Is this going to change every time they lose I wonder ??? Nobody else gives street a mention ?? Couple of posts on this thread mention Street. All very subjective and a matter of opinion though, definitely not scientific. Will be very interesting revisiting these predictions next May. rocky170267 and Buckland Jim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philheybrookbay Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 Street have to be up there. But given promotion to step 4 and their voluntary demotion a few years ago... you wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieBlue Posted July 29 Report Share Posted July 29 1 hour ago, Philheybrookbay said: Street have to be up there. But given promotion to step 4 and their voluntary demotion a few years ago... you wonder. Given simialr logic some may question Saltash's promotion credentials this season? Flying high in the Shane Krac era with some brilliant talents for the expectations to change and the side to be pulled apart a season later. With Brown clearly backed with some big name signings, have the expectations changed again? From memory, I beleive Dane Bunney had some choice words the summer after he was removed from post (albeit the right move). I didn't put Bridgwater in my own predictions but their owner is clearly ambitious to succeed and like many mentioned in this chain, they have the finances to back them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philheybrookbay Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 9 hours ago, RichieBlue said: Given simialr logic some may question Saltash's promotion credentials this season? Flying high in the Shane Krac era with some brilliant talents for the expectations to change and the side to be pulled apart a season later. With Brown clearly backed with some big name signings, have the expectations changed again? From memory, I beleive Dane Bunney had some choice words the summer after he was removed from post (albeit the right move). I didn't put Bridgwater in my own predictions but their owner is clearly ambitious to succeed and like many mentioned in this chain, they have the finances to Totally different era now. Whilst the basics of that squad was excellent and a good bunch, there wasn't any links within rest of the club and it was easier to go out for ringers when there was an issue. When you look at last season and plans for this the gaps are plugged with 2nd team development and entering the Youth FAC backs that up. The Old side was very insulated and with them with no disrespect heading towards 30 in a lot of cases and no link up it left us exposed. Factor in ground grading improvements are done, clubhouse has been ripped to pieces and done which all costs money we're in an OK position. On the pitch our side average age is a good 22/23 - with more to come through from 2nds and under 18s. I'd say that's a good spot to be in. The Town Man, mattelot, RichieBlue and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footy follower Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 Yeh...I especially love the way that Tom Payne and Rikki Shepherd have pushed on up from the 2nds this year 😏 Just kidding...Saltash look a decent side this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieBlue Posted July 30 Report Share Posted July 30 I've no doubt Saltash will do well this year, finished the season strong and recruited very well with the boys from Torpoint and Helston to add a little experience. Goulty was a great addition last year as well and has that experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky170267 Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 On 30/07/2024 at 10:27, RichieBlue said: I've no doubt Saltash will do well this year, finished the season strong and recruited very well with the boys from Torpoint and Helston to add a little experience. Goulty was a great addition last year as well and has that experience. Maybe your comment was a little premature after tonight’s result at Saint Blazey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philheybrookbay Posted July 31 Report Share Posted July 31 1 hour ago, rocky170267 said: Maybe your comment was a little premature after tonight’s result at Saint Blazey? Reminded me of Welton away early doors last season, when we got hammered for 6. Every team has a daft result. Done, dusted, and plenty to work on. It's now the reaction needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieBlue Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 11 hours ago, rocky170267 said: Maybe your comment was a little premature after tonight’s result at Saint Blazey? Not at all Rocky, possibly a little disrespectful to St Blazey who should be congratulated on the superb win. Saltash will still do well, no Shepherd in the squad again last night and he will make a huge difference when he is back. Barker another huge signing, wouldn't be surprised to see O'Brien follow suit if things are tough at Helston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swjoduk Posted August 1 Report Share Posted August 1 On 29/07/2024 at 18:15, rocky170267 said: According to St Austell Reports Street are favourites for the title ! Is this going to change every time they lose I wonder ??? Nobody else gives street a mention ?? Street should do well, I watched them Tuesday. They got the win but not sure they will win the title but will be top half, maybe playoffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Hocking Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 On 25/07/2024 at 18:39, Ian Pethick said: Pretty good summary there I think. I'll add a little sub category to this thread, how far into the season will we go before Barnstaple and Bridgwater sack their managers? Both have highly ambitious, yet trigger happy, owners and chairs who probably think they're better at the job than the people they appoint. Apparently the answer to that question was two games - Richard Washburn has gone from Barnstaple. This comment made with a heavy heart though - sad to see, and nothing but sympathy for the Barnstaple fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted August 5 Report Share Posted August 5 1 hour ago, Gary Hocking said: Apparently the answer to that question was two games - Richard Washburn has gone from Barnstaple. This comment made with a heavy heart though - sad to see, and nothing but sympathy for the Barnstaple fans. You didn't need to be Nostradamus to see this coming (speed of it was a surprise though). Pretty scathing statement from the BTFC Independent Supporters Club accompanied this as well. Gary Hocking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 On 05/08/2024 at 20:40, Ian Pethick said: You didn't need to be Nostradamus to see this coming (speed of it was a surprise though). Pretty scathing statement from the BTFC Independent Supporters Club accompanied this as well. I had a strange conversation with their Chairman pre-season. Apart from being a back seat manager the entire game he gave me a weird response when I asked who their No 10 was. He growled under contract and it’ll cost you!! I’m a fan, a relative neutral at that particular game. He thinks he knows better despite spouting rubbish all game. Sadly the decision makers at Barum and Bridgy have turned their well backed clubs into laughing stocks. Ian Pethick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The truth Posted August 7 Report Share Posted August 7 3 hours ago, Both Sides of the Tamar said: I had a strange conversation with their Chairman pre-season. Apart from being a back seat manager the entire game he gave me a weird response when I asked who their No 10 was. He growled under contract and it’ll cost you!! I’m a fan, a relative neutral at that particular game. He thinks he knows better despite spouting rubbish all game. Sadly the decision makers at Barum and Bridgy have turned their well backed clubs into laughing stocks. Im hoping this season the tide will turn , the budget isn’t as big and the side itself has a lot more energy and less money men riding on their past glories, from my initial reaction with the chairman he’s misunderstood and will come off as difficult,nobody is perfect, the fans will also be vocal it’s there towns team it will be long after he relinquishes the reigns , situations like this this need a neutral middleman Ian Pethick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman10 Posted August 11 Report Share Posted August 11 On 27/07/2024 at 00:41, sportsman10 said: Think ivybridge could be dark horses to win the league. . Have some quality up front and really strong squad. I think I might have been slighlty over optimistic with this 😂. I didn’t see them struggle this early if I’m honest maybe just finding their feet but it’s a very poor start for ivybridge. where is the new striker they signed who scored the goals in pre season. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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