Nutmeg Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 With the league starting to take shape and having seen most teams play i was just wondering which teams people thought have been the most impressive early on in the season. For me it would have to be Tavistock so far- strong squad and good manager.Edgcumbe are still probably the favourites though in my opinion with a good squad and plenty experience at this level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFan Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 The top 5/6 teams have all started fairly well, Tavistock have been impressive, so have Launceston. To be fair, any team that has a first team to call on will always do ok, with no parkway to spoil the fun, Torpoint have to be favourites, much more experience then the likes of Edgcumbe, polperro, etc but Saltash will be around there, a young, inpressive squad has been built there in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Not sure I would agree with that statement old Fan, Edgcumbe have got 5/6 players that have won this league before. Torpoint and Saltash have very Young squads this year so for me it's between Tavi Launceston and Edgcumbe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted October 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Not sure I would agree with that statement old Fan, Edgcumbe have got 5/6 players that have won this league before. Torpoint and Saltash have very Young squads this year so for me it's between Tavi Launceston and Edgcumbe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bex Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 As long as Elburton Villa don't win it that's all that matters. A horrible bunch that are an embarrassment to their club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFan Posted October 13, 2014 Report Share Posted October 13, 2014 Edgcumbe should definitely be up there if they have the squad they did last season, and unless Torpoints has dramatically changed from last season without adding any quality players, not forgetting they have a first team (which is fine, good clubs run that way) then I would say amongst most ECPL fans, they'd be favourites. But looking at the teams in it, it sound be competitive. Early days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barters Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 The issue of an ECPL squad being a second team is a two edged sword - the ECPL in a well run club will supplement the first team - the first team will use the ECPL to get match fitness. Also a player that excels in the ECPL is likely to be promoted to the firsts. You sign for a club not a squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebagdeontheshirt Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Torpoint will walk it . Great young side with few experienced heads and great back room staff all Played previously for the club and won ecpl league and cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFan Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Agreed Thebadgeontheshirt, after hearing about Torpoints numerous signings this season it'll be hard for any team to keep up with them, they'll pull away by Christmas, squads too strong. hope to catch a match this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Big game Saturday, Torpoint home to Tavistock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Torpoint have signed a few but also lost several top players be it to Uni or the First team. Difficulty is for an ECPL manager is that anyone he signs who is good enough will be taken into the first team Squad. Therefore I still feel the likes of Edgcumbe are still the favourites for the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFan Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Imagine you're in the minority there Nutmeg, from the number of signings Torpoint have made apparently then they'll be fine. Torpoints always been a good club in using players between teams, and some of the better players choose where to play (which I don't agree with), Lewis Kershaw should of been with the firsts for years but stays with the seconds. Must frustrate the first team manager, and you'll always get key players back from uni at important times. Plus you can use as many senior players between the team as you like. Must say tho, don't write of teams like Tavistock who have had a resurgence through the club. Good luck to all teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Lewis Kershaw spent a season with the firsts and wasnt good enough at that Standard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushjumper Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I agree it is a big weekend this week in the ECPL we will have a clearer picture of whose going to challenge this year come 5pm Saturday. Be interesting to see how Launceston will fair with the disarray in their first team it might have a knock on affect.Tavi have been the team for me this year definite dark horses Weekends top of the table predictions Edgcumbe 6 Launceston 1 Torpoint 1 Tavistock1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kid frankie Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Oldfan,apart from Gary Hird from St Dom and Ben Walters who the 1st team have now taking from us full time now who else we signed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFan Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 I'd heard from a torpoint lad (albeit not a torpoint player) you had signed a couple from St Dom, 1 or 2 from saltash? And the Walters lad & another, don't know where from. Seems ppl are getting a bit irate about saying torpoint have a strong squad and are league favourites? You're meant to build a good squad so well done to the manager. All a bit strange. Good luck with the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay21 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Signed two from St dom although one has been playing 1st team a few times .. They are always up there every team strengthens thoughb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebagdeontheshirt Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 2 from st dom and 1 from Saltash left to join a Better side . as was not enjoying there football . Is acceptable to wanna improve and win games. Come dwn the mill and watch then oldfan u might understand then . the football they play is top notch very young and attacking side . As for the first team that's how a good club is run all players signed for both sides and if ur doing well at ecpl u will get a Chance Gary hird / Ben waters / Reece shanley . then if ur not getting minutes u could have to possibility to play for the seconds . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebagdeontheshirt Posted October 24, 2014 Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 Nutmeg that Lewis kershaw is definitely good enough to play for the firsts just is captain of the seconds and loves playing for them . Great lad great skip .and sorry Ben Walters . He played in the prem for years with numerous sides so prob was expected to get a shout as scored many goals in a short space of time for the seconds . Did hear tho the seconds wanted him to stay . Gary hird good prospect and just needs to Deliver final ball . Been very impressed with Reece shanley . Dean and guy and Darren doing the bizz in my opinion. the team to beat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFan Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Understand what Thebadgeontheshirt, I think you've completely missed the point here. 1. I agreed with you that Torpoint will win the league. 2. When have I said anything negative about signing on players? I've said the opposite, of course you strengthen, nothing wrong with that what so ever. 3. Didn't I say that's how good clubs run? using players between the teams, great way to run a club. Would love to be able to watch more games but working Saturdays prevents that. The only thing, which again you've agreed with, is second teams players that should be taking the step to first team but don't, they want to stay with the seconds, which is fair enough, but as I said, must be fustrating for a first team manager. You're obviously a fan/player Thebadgeontheshirt so hopefully I've clarified what I meant for you. Good look to you and the rest of the gents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thebagdeontheshirt Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Sorry oldfan meant to say nutmeg u was in my mind from being spot on !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barters Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Well two interesting results Edgecombe 2 - 0 Launceston, Torpoint 7 - 2 Tavistock - I still think it will goto the wire - great debut for Sam Dyer and four for Liam Thorten at The Mill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgaffer Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Everyone been very quick recently to comment on Elburton using Ivybridge players but no mention of Torpoint using Bodmin players today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yourstruly Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 Top gaffer, who was used from Bodmin? Don't really think the result would have been affected either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the kid frankie Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 I'll answer it yourstruly,Darren hicks was the only player from Bodmin,it's because the 1st team keep taking 3 or 4 players from us most weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topgaffer Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 And whoever Ryan Richards plays for? Fair enough though. Hopefully that's the end of the moaning aimed towards Elburton for using Ivybridge players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Capone Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Torpoint to win it! Experience + good youth great mix! Edgecombe runners up! Good togetherness in the small squad! Surprise package Elburton! Although not everyone cup of tea, there a very "game" team will bully a lot of teams. Shame parkway folded there 2nd team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Cardew 8 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Tom, thanks for your concern over our players. Yes, we did use Hicksy yesterday as we were struggling for a side for various reasons. But as you know, he has been signed for us for the last 10 years so it's always an easy option to bring him in as he fits in so well. As for Ryan, he has left Parkway so doesn't currently have a club so it suited us both for him to be involved with us yesterday. Hopefully he'll make many more appearances for us. Hope that clears that one up for you? Not sure how it will stop people moaning about Elburton playing Ivybridge players though? Especially as your side were the main culprits of this earlier in the season. Ironic really. This is always a popular subject that many people have different opinions on. Mine is that, as long as it is within the rules then there is no issue. It can however backfire for several reasons. You sometimes upset regular players or the players coming in aren't as committed as the result doesn't mean as much. But it keeps people debating I guess. Anyway, good result for you boys again yesterday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart cawte Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Men against boys yesterday for tavistock. Had 3 out, Billy Mcgowan jumped up to the first team and Ryan Moorhead left to go Parkway firsts so 5 in total, no excuse still for a no show. Torpoint were always on top and as Dean says above if the rules allow people to play and you are fortunate to sign them then play them. Good bench yesterday too Dean. Good luck for the season mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon123 Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 What players are Elburton using from Ivybridge???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted October 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 But none one has commented on how Tom mchale and rikki shepherd are also signed for Bodmin and yet represented Edgcumbe yesterday?? Get over it babies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushjumper Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hmmm those with glass houses old gaffs... Need a hand pulling your pants up?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFan Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 They're signed for Bodmin but but by all accounts they haven't played since pre-season, no camparison. That said, absolutely nothing wrong with a manager going and signing players where he can, is it about making friends or winning games? But it is ridiculous players playing for a team and not the club. You sign for a team, you help the club out. Back to a more positive note, Torpoint surely stamped there authority on the league with an empahtic win over Tavistock. Team to beat, can't see them losing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushjumper Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 By all accounts they have both represented Bodmin in competitive games and Bodmin have first refusal on them as Tom has missed league games for Edgcumbe to warm the Bench for Bodmin . It's a shame in my opinion as the youngsters are being completely misguided Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldFan Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 My mistake, you're better informed than me. Didn't think they had, especially Rikki Shepherd, thought he had been with Edgcumbe from the very first league game. Interesting about being misguided though, hope they aren't, how so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barters Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Tom played for Bodmin against Torpoint in the CSWPL first game of the season and has covered for Miller as required. Hicksie has played for Torpoint Duchy, SWL, ECPL and CSWPL. He has also donated money to the clubs stand so hardly a ringer. Ryan has played a number of games for Torpoint a few seasons ago before going to Parkway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claret&blue Posted October 26, 2014 Report Share Posted October 26, 2014 Dean, who did you get the idea from regarding playing your best available team regardless of who else they play for? Same old story, the clubs that complain about ringers are the ones who havent got the contacts to sign any as cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teflon123 Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 What players are Elburton using from Ivybridge???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushjumper Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Not too sure it matters Teflon . The rules are in place for a reason and as long as people stick to them there shouldn't be any complaints. Since I've been involved in local football no side has won the league due to so called "ringers" it's the core of plays week in week out that matter come May. It is also vital the manager does his job and manages the players he has available. Rikki shepard represented Bodmin this evening and will be back involved in the ECPL again at the weekend. The only people who complain are those not good enough to compete with these so called better players. No one will be talking about Elburton past Christmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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