Camelford v Newquay now Monday the 9th

[Danny O]

Camelford have asked us to play tomorrow night instead of Tuesday and we have agreed!! ??⚽️

[Fanfare]

Camelford win 7-4

[Bobjfh]

Just back from this game and I don't think anybody would have predicted 11 goals and a very decent watch (if you were a neutral or Camels fan).

First thing of note was 'hats off' to Newquay for agreeing to bringing the game forward and to Camels ground staff for making the pitch playable, if obviously very soft in the middle third. Newquay were missing a couple and Camels, for once had a full squad with a full bench of normal starters.

The scoreline, at 7-4 makes it look a lot closer than it actually turned out to be. Jack Bray Evans scored three worldie goals (a long range volley into the top corner against the run of play; an unstoppable freekick from 25 yds and the final goal of the game from an impossible angle) and Danny O scored a trademark power header from close range  - other than that Newquay were dominated across every area of the pitch.

Camelford took control very early on and Keegan Lloyd caused all sorts of problems for the Newquay's back four, Dan Balsdon's movement creating channels for him to run into and Camelford having the beating of Newquay out wide. Despite J B-E's interruptions with goals against the run of play, Newquay were just not at it tonight (words of their supporters) and Camelford should have probably scored double figures - however Keegan Lloyds 4 will make him a happy strikers (supported by 2 from Dan and Pooley netting one). Camelford played some really decent football, on the ground and expansive despite an ever worsening pitch and were simply too quick for Newquay tonight.

Newqay also had to change their young keeper at half time due to a pre existing injury, with their keeping coach, which didn't really change much as far as the game is concerned but hopefully the young lad will recover. There was also some confusion as it looked like Newquay tried to bring on a player who was not named on the team sheet - purely a clerical error as the lad was there all game?

Great 3 points for Camelford at the start of a long series of games and if they can keep rotating their squad then they will trouble any team they play.

Officals had very solid games and the Ref has to be congratulated for stepping in last minute.

[Danny O]

Well done to camelford ? but need to say sorry to our staff and fans for our display tonight simply wasn’t good enough!! Not going to use the excuse we had players missing we had 11 v 11 on the pitch and they wanted it more!! The gaffer could of taken off 7 out of the 11 on the pitch if he had the chance only 4 could hold there heads up after the game!! Hope this is only a one off!! Going to be a long week after this result! Just hope it hurts the rest of the lads as much as it hurts me!! 

[Graham Lloyd]

12 hours ago, Danny O said:

Well done to camelford ? but need to say sorry to our staff and fans for our display tonight simply wasn’t good enough!! Not going to use the excuse we had players missing we had 11 v 11 on the pitch and they wanted it more!! The gaffer could of taken off 7 out of the 11 on the pitch if he had the chance only 4 could hold there heads up after the game!! Hope this is only a one off!! Going to be a long week after this result! Just hope it hurts the rest of the lads as much as it hurts me!! 

How refreshingly honest. No excuses. Good to see. Some others should take note. Well done.