Ian Gregory

In twelve years at Trevassack I have never seen the pitches so wet there seems to be literally no where for the water to go. Like Mark I spiked the main pitch on tuesday in anticipation, but today as you walk on it the soil is being drawn up through the grass. Saturday with the forecast is looking unlikely.!

Not so far away from happening in Cornwall I'm afraid. Earlier in the season a referee in a junior game was threatened with physical abuse. Although fortuneately club officials stepped in and provided protection, but the threat was very real and very disturbing.

I'm not sure what the main issue has turned out to be on this post, but I know Mark Jones will have tried his damndest to get saturday's and tuesday's game on. He is fighting a battle with Bickland that would break the heart of most volunteer groundsmen. Not one groundsperson I know, would not want to play every time a game is fixtured. We curse and swear about the abuse our pitches get, but it's part of our make up to go out there and recover it for the next fixture. Our main problems are Coaches, Managers and Players probably in that order, the weather we can't control but with a bit of effort and good practice we can mitigate most of the problems the met office can throw at us. But we must have the tools to do this, and most clubs haven't the kit or the money to spend on good drainage systems. This summer has been particularly difficult, we have the water, but too much. All the nutrients I have put into the pitches has washed out, the grass has grown, but there has been insufficient sunshine to give it its neccessary sugars and strength to overwinter, I've had seed rot in the ground before it has germinated. I've overseeded and fed the grass recently, but it's all money off the bottom line, so something else has to suffer. So please don't blame the likes of Mark, for not seeing or playing your game at the right time he will be just as gutted as you. In the meantime next time we get a downpour nip along and see if you can give an hour or two with a fork to help out.

Tight pitch have to say that is a new one to me, 110 yards x 74 yards ,which exceeds the latest FA guidelines slightly. I will accept that the grass was a little long about 30mm, but this is in consultation with the SWPL team and management. The wind sorry can't do anything about that except perhaps eat less vegetables. Just to correct Anthony it is 3 years on the bounce for the best pitch in division 1 west.

I can't answer for any other league, but the SWPL is governed by the FA not the CCFA.The SWPL rules state that any club going into administration shall be deducted 10 points. There is no such rule in the JCCL or lower leagues, which are governed by the CCFA. As for what has happened in other administrations I can't answer, but be assured that the SWPL Secretary has sought guidance from the FA before imposing the deduction. I hope that this goes some way to answering the query.

Hayle 2 Penryn 0 cracking game from the spectators point of view missed chances, both sides hit the post and cross bar several times. Both keepers made a string of good saves. Kevin Lawrence and Chris Bullock with the goals 60 minutes and 75. Only down side Chris Wolstencroft off to Treliske, after collision with keeper left him out cold with a bad cut to inside of upper lip.

Hi Mandy, just in the proccess of finishing a rabbit fence around our two pitches on the main site. Basically chicken wire with 25mm mesh 1 metre wide.Bury the wire 300mm deep with a 150mm turn back facing the way rabbits come in, in our case from the hedge. Support with fencing posts every 3/4 metres with 3mm wire strung between them, cable tie mesh to wire. back fill trench. Very effective, gone from 75 -100 rabbit scrapings every week to nil on main pitch . You need 25mm mesh because if a rabbit can get his head through the mesh the rest will follow. We used 500metres of mesh at about 75p/metre avaiable through your local farm industries etc Total cost with cement for posts, wire & staples about £2.00 /metre. If you can't get close to the hedge, bear in mind a rabbit can jump up to 3 feet with a run up. Any more info give me a ring Greg HAYLE FC

Hayle FC , due to the resignation of the present incumbent, to pursue his own business, we require a Treasurer. Interested parties should contact Club Secretary Bella Richards on 01736 756754 in the first instance

Shaun Barber has decided to step dawn as Chair of the club and will not be standing for re-election at the AGM. All at Hayle FC would like to thank Shaun for his efforts whilst in charge from re-building the changing rooms after the arson attack, to his support at away fixtures, and his work behind the bar on match days. We wish him well in his future endeavours.

Hayle FC chairman Shaun Barber has decided to step down from the role and will not therefore be standing for re-election at the AGM. All at Hayle would like to thank Shaun for his time as Chair of the club. From re-building the changing rooms after the arson attack, to his support in travelling to many away fixtures, and his time spent behind the bar on match days. We wish him well with his future endeavours.

Hayle are pleased to announce that Steve Webber, Andy James, and Brian Scoffin, will form the management team for the JCCL side next season. Training will commence on the 28th June at Trevassack Park. There are two sessions arranged for Gwithian Beach on 5th and 12th of July All interested players are invited to attend.

Hayle are pleased to announce that Anthony Reynolds and Mark Fenton will continue as first team managers next season. They will be abley assisted by Brian Cooper as head coach. First training evening will be 28th June at Trevassack Park. Two sessions at Gwithian beach will be on 5th and 12th July All interested players are invited to attend any sessions.

Hayle are pleased to announce that Anthony Reynolds and Mark Fenton will continue as first team managers for next season. They will be abley assisted by Brian Cooper as head coach. The reserves management team will be Steve Webber, Andy James and Brian Scoffin. First training evening for all interested parties Senior and Trelawny leagues will be 28th June at Trevassack Park. Two sessions of beach training will be held at Gwthian on the 5th and 12th of July. It is hoped the pre season friendlies will commence on Friday 20th July. All interested players are welcome to join the training sessions.

Div 3 Hayle v Holmans no result Holmans couldn't raise a side

Congratulations Newquay delighted to pass the baton . Well done for Senior Cup as well Greg Hayle FC