Rayvon Posted July 18, 2018 Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 ⚽ Thought this topic deserved its own thread as it seems to be drawing so much attention. Apologies to Penzance and St Austell for highjacking there topic on the SWPL site. I think the game will be much closer this year mainly because Town have had a season playing playing together where as City are at the rebuilding stage. I do not usually do pre season friendlies but this one has some added spice. I shall be coming down early and will be bringing my fishing rod with me as I have noticed the Big Fish are biting already down the Penfal river. Be interested to hear others opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted July 18, 2018 Report Share Posted July 18, 2018 52 minutes ago, Rayvon said: ⚽ Thought this topic deserved its own thread as it seems to be drawing so much attention. Apologies to Penzance and St Austell for highjacking there topic on the SWPL site. I think the game will be much closer this year mainly because Town have had a season playing playing together where as City are at the rebuilding stage. I do not usually do pre season friendlies but this one has some added spice. I shall be coming down early and will be bringing my fishing rod with me as I have noticed the Big Fish are biting already down the Penfal river. Be interested to hear others opinions. Pop into PAFC on the way back to Trura........there will be a tiddler behind the bar !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somersetspur Posted July 19, 2018 Report Share Posted July 19, 2018 See you Saturday,Rayvon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Good 2-1 win for Falmouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Town were terrific , truro had lots of possession but didn't create much ,town kept there shape well ,didn't panic and took their chance ! I'd be worried as a city fan , good midfield but that's about it and without sounding too harsh ,a good few city players could do with losing a few pounds ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Town Man Posted July 21, 2018 Report Share Posted July 21, 2018 Thought Lloyd Gardner from Buckland was the best player on the pitch. However this was followed by at least 3 Town players. Not sure who was missing (Tyler Harvey?) but Town were also missing two of their better players (Jordan Annear and Ollie Walker) Know it was just a friendly but have to say that there didn't look like four leagues difference between the sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted July 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 As promised I said I would give my unbiased opinion. A much improved showing from Falmouth which was to be expected after last year's dismal performance, thought they played very well on a very hot day and a difficult pitch, we definitely need some rain. Can't comment on individual players as there was no programme and I did not know half the Truro players names let alone the Falmouth ones. Always a difficult pill to swallow loosing to the auld enemy but after a few pints of tribute which was spot on by the way things didn't look quite so bad. On this performance I would expect City to hold there own in the league and Falmouth to be up there challenging for promotion so good luck to both teams in the coming season. Great to see such a good crowd probably be there biggest for the season and great to catch up and chat with so many old friends. Looking forward to playing you in our new stadium in the not to distant future. Rayvon and gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Was this the last game on Cornish soil for City for some time? Just reading the alarming news in todays Indy' that the developers want to make a start on Treyew Road for Lidl's Plainmoor ,Torquay is set to become the home of the 'White Tigers' and as a sidline NO buisness plan has been put in place to Central government for their Top Up for the Stadium for cornwall funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Torquay Tigers it is then. With all those new houses going up...... Lidl will want to be up and running. And no money from central government... surprise, surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted July 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: Torquay Tigers it is then. With all those new houses going up...... Lidl will want to be up and running. And no money from central government... surprise, surprise! What happened to the Malpas Nomads you were on about then? Did hear someone say that you had been at home painting in the morning and were thinking of staying at home and watching it dry. Suprised you wasted 3 quid of your massive council pension plus travelling expenses watching that crap as you suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, Rayvon said: What happened to the Malpas Nomads you were on about then? That's a few years of relegation yet, and after that show yesterday, relegation will be year on year. Cannot believe that will be the Truro team for this season! 14 minutes ago, Rayvon said: What happened to the Malpas Nomads you were on about then? Did hear someone say that you had been at home painting in the morning and were thinking of staying at home and watching it dry. Suprised you wasted 3 quid of your massive council pension plus travelling expenses watching that crap as you suggested. Yes, thank you for giving me such a generous pension(keep paying it) For large parts of that game..... paint dries faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie291 Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 2 hours ago, Mike Odgers said: Was this the last game on Cornish soil for City for some time? Just reading the alarming news in todays Indy' that the developers want to make a start on Treyew Road for Lidl's Plainmoor ,Torquay is set to become the home of the 'White Tigers' and as a sidline NO buisness plan has been put in place to Central government for their Top Up for the Stadium for cornwall funds. Press release at 11am tomorrow according to Truro City's twitter account. "One almighty leap..." it says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Forwards or backwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG AL Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 54 minutes ago, baldy said: Forwards or backwards? They will probably join us all in the new cornwall league next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticker Forever Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 One almighty leap of about 90 miles from Truro to play a home game!! Joke! Hope Truro got some loyal supporters left when they eventually move to the S4C if it ever happens??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted July 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Don't believe all you read in newspapers non Truro City supporters think "Smoke and Mirrors" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 40 minutes ago, Rayvon said: Don't believe all you read in newspapers non Truro City supporters think "Smoke and Mirrors" Good to see you yesterday ray sorry i couldnt stop for a pint .think after yesterdays performance by us and the possibility of you playing your home games at Torquay will mean us picking up a few more wavering supporters . Smoke and mirrors or no smoke without fire ? Good luck for the season mate .hopefully you wont need it .? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishteddyboy Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Perhaps Truro could ground-share with The Pirates next season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Rayvon said: Don't believe all you read in newspapers non Truro City supporters think "Smoke and Mirrors" Just announced on spotlight truro city to play at torquay utd next season . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanfare Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 2 hours ago, mattelot said: Good to see you yesterday ray sorry i couldnt stop for a pint .think after yesterdays performance by us and the possibility of you playing your home games at Torquay will mean us picking up a few more wavering supporters . Smoke and mirrors or no smoke without fire ? Good luck for the season mate .hopefully you wont need it .? Not sure about fans but the players left without going in the club yesterday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Bad Fox Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Ive been told the players dont go in the clubhouse after any away game. Which is disrespectful and rude. Do Truro City actually have any Cornish born players in the team??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 52 minutes ago, The Big Bad Fox said: Do Truro City actually have any Cornish born players in the team??? Not sure of the relevance of this question? Many a club in Cornwall don’t play many from the town or village! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Bad Fox Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Was actually thinking in regards to the ‘move to torquay’. I bet the players are happy they don’t have to come down to Truro for games! As I would guess 90% of the players are based outside of cornwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted July 22, 2018 Report Share Posted July 22, 2018 Oh yeah, they’ll be really happy. Mostly, if not all, from outside of Cornwall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted July 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 11 hours ago, The Big Bad Fox said: Ive been told the players dont go in the clubhouse after any away game. Which is disrespectful and rude. Do Truro City actually have any Cornish born players in the team??? Completely wrong Big Bad Fox, the City players always come in to the clubhouse for there food and a chat to the supporters who have travelled from all over the country after away games as does Lee Hodges. Always respectful and happy to oblige. As for players coming from Cornwall Steve Massey did try keeping it local but they just ain't good enough for this level of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG AL Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Rayvon said: Completely wrong Big Bad Fox, the City players always come in to the clubhouse for there food and a chat to the supporters who have travelled from all over the country after away games as does Lee Hodges. Always respectful and happy to oblige. As for players coming from Cornwall Steve Massey did try keeping it local but they just ain't good enough for this level of football. I can well understand that - there is no player in the swpl that could play at your level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 How would you know? You don't watch football. Falmouth beat Truro at the weekend.... In case you forgot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG AL Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 3 hours ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: How would you know? You don't watch football. Falmouth beat Truro at the weekend.... In case you forgot. That was only a friendly - put them to the REAL TEST ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted July 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Don't take any notice of someone who watches pub league football Big Al, anyone with the minimum of football knowledge would know that pre season friendlies are exactly what they are. Better get my fishing rod out again I suppose. . Flying the Cornish Flag in Devon as well now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 54 minutes ago, Rayvon said: Don't take any notice of someone who watches pub league football Big Al, anyone with the minimum of football knowledge would know that pre season friendlies are exactly what they are. Better get my fishing rod out again I suppose. . Flying the Cornish Flag in Devon as well now. Falmouth could well pick up a few of your supporters that arent willing to travel ray .everyone needs a football fix each week . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Rayvon said: Don't take any notice of someone who watches pub league football Big Al, anyone with the minimum of football knowledge would know that pre season friendlies are exactly what they are. Better get my fishing rod out again I suppose. . Flying the Cornish Flag in Devon as well now. Friendly or not - bragging rights prevail. Enjoy your "home" fixtures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted July 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 14 hours ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said: Friendly or not - bragging rights prevail. Enjoy your "home" fixtures. Unfortunately the players and many of the supporters would not know the meaning of the words bragging rights. As for home fixtures at least we now get the chance to play on a decent pitch for a change. Saturday's pitch was terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG AL Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 18 minutes ago, Rayvon said: Unfortunately the players and many of the supporters would not know the meaning of the words bragging rights. As for home fixtures at least we now get the chance to play on a decent pitch for a change. Saturday's pitch was terrible. In what way was it terrible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Town Man Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 35 minutes ago, Rayvon said: Unfortunately the players and many of the supporters would not know the meaning of the words bragging rights. As for home fixtures at least we now get the chance to play on a decent pitch for a change. Saturday's pitch was terrible. Thankfully we still do own the pitch though! (at least for the moment!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jones Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 Rayvon: 3 minutes ago, Mark Jones said: The weather has not helped no rain and ground rock hard and bumpy! Do you know how much water on a metre costs and the amount needed to water a whole pitch ? I do find comments like that disrespectful to club volunteers like Derick the groundsman that puts so much time and effort into that pitch and does a great job. Believe me he has been praying for rain so his hands have been tied. Yes your have a nice lush pitch at Torquay but it’s not Truro’s pitch is it. 1 hour ago, Rayvon said: Unfortunately the players and many of the supporters would not know the meaning of the words bragging rights. As for home fixtures at least we now get the chance to play on a decent pitch for a change. Saturday's pitch was terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG AL Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, Mark Jones said: Rayvon: 10 minutes ago, Mark Jones said: Rayvon: I looked after grass tennis courts for a number of years and lack of rain was a big problem. Despite this people would moan they were lacking grass and were too hard ! Even using a sprinkler made little difference as gallon after gallon of water is needed on each small area of coverage. The good news is that grass will always recover, a weeks rain and all will be growing and green ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jones Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 41 minutes ago, BIG AL said: I looked after grass tennis courts for a number of years and lack of rain was a big problem. Despite this people would moan they were lacking grass and were too hard ! Even using a sprinkler made little difference as gallon after gallon of water is needed on each small area of coverage. The good news is that grass will always recover, a weeks rain and all will be growing and green ! ?????? fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvon Posted July 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Mark Jones said: Not meaning to be disrespectful at all Mark just telling as it is, I'm aware your groundsman does a splendid job as do all the other volunteers and if I have offended you in any way then I apologise. If you read my match report on this thread I did mention it was a difficult pitch to play on and we desperately needed some rain and yes I am completely aware of the price of water I did serve on the commitee at Truro City for 16 years so I do know a bit about running a football club as well, fortunately our ground happenrd to be next door to the fire station but that's another story. Anyway as I have already mentioned good luck for the coming season I hope you gain promotion and start climbing the pyramid ladder up where you belong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Jones Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Rayvon said: No offence taken Rayvon. I hadn’t read all the posts. It’s good to have friendly rivalry between Falmouth and Truro , just like many other clubs have . Football would surely be boring without it! ? Take care . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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