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No relevance to my initial comment or discussion at all!

Much to my delight I finally managed to watch a game! I too, took in this game at the weekend and was surprised at how well the pitch looked given recent weather. Full credit to all that helped get it on. The game itself was hampered by the blustery conditions and it was always going to be a case of who dealt with it best. St Austell came flying out of the traps and as Bob mentions, if it wasn't for 5 or 6 real top saves inside 10 minutes from the Callington keeper, it would've been game over before it had started. He also picked up an arm injury early too which would have been a worry to the team as he was the sole reason it was still 0-0. I have seen Callington several times this season and he always seems to make important saves at big times and often keeps them in the game for longer than perhaps they should. For me, one of the better and more consistent keepers around. Despite all that, st Austell continued to hound the away goal and a real slick move saw st Austell take the lead form the impressive perryman. Both him and bowyer caused havoc all afternoon with their interchanging and movement, which was fantastic. The goal kick started Callington somewhat and they had a good spell in the middle of the first half and got a goal from some really good play. The half looked as if it was going to end 1-1 before st Austell got 2 goals in 3 minutes right at the end. The 2nd was a result of some fine play again and a great strike. Moments later the standout player of the first half turned villain when a seemingly tame strike somehow squirmed underneath him to give st Austell a 3-1 lead at half time when in truth it could and should have been more. The 2nd half really struggled to match the quality of the 1st half and with the wind Callington never really utilised it and it was clear from the stands to see that st Austell adjusted their formation accordingly to deal with the conditions superbly. They managed a further goal midway through from some fine play by the lad hooper, who was a constant threat all afternoon and who really impressed me. Some great work saw a ball squared at the back post where st Austell had 3 lining up to tap it home. An ok game that was restricted by the conditions and st Austell deserved the win with some moments of quality and enough nouse to control the game in the 2nd half. Callington will be disappointed with their performance apart from the keeper. Pasty was fantastic and washed down with an old mout, just the ticket. I must say the viewing platform in terms of the stand is absolutely brilliant. Almost the perfect view, very similar to bickland.

No doubt it will be between Liskeard, Bodmin, Wadebridge and St Blazey to host the semi's and final as per usual.

There will be a whole league between them both by next season!

I fully commend you fielding a side by any means to avoid throwing the game, well done for that! But lets be serious here, yes, St Dom are far from world beaters you are right, but unless your "full squad" includes half a side of tidy south western league players then there is no chance of getting anywhere near them! As I said previously, your first team wouldn't beat them currently so you boys got no chance! The optimism is great, but you'll need all the planets to align to get out of the bottom 3. You boys wont even get 15 points!

Best thing I've seen on here for a while. "Wouldn't be scared of taking you back to blazey with a full squad". Your first team wouldn't beat St Dom let alone your reserves that have won just the 1 game in 17 !! hahaha.

Out of curiosity, sorry if it has been raised and answered elsewhere, I have 2 questions? What is the criteria to be eligible for selection for the Kernow FA? Who are the favourites or the top side at the tournament?

Shaping up to be quite the game for the neutrals, I for one will make the trip over and take this one in! My prediction is lots of goals, a fair few cards and a sour faced Massey at the final whistle. Saltash by far the best footballing side I have seen this season. Just hope it stays dry for the rest of the day.

You are right, they may not have won as much as Gilby, but recent experience would suggest that the teams that have been selected for KFA by Gilby are clearly his current Bodmin Cronies with a few old friends of his! So an impartial manager would be the right solution. Yes, all managers will have their favourites, but one not currently attached to a club would have les of a bias to their own players.

Dont get me wrong, huge praise should be heaped on those who have got us this far to be involved. However, their hardwork should not be undone by just giving the team affairs over to someone who will just pick his cronies. No offence to Gilby, what he has done locally isn't to be recognised because he has been fantastic. But like with International managers, they very very rarely manage a club side too! The same should apply here. Get a manager in who isn't involved with a club, who will be able to assemble his (or her) backroom staff as appropriate. Their squad selection is then less likely to be bias and based on the best individuals we have to offer rather than the easy option of the boys in an already created WhatsApp group. Some names that spring to mind are Neil Warnock, Glynn Hooper, Phil Lafferty, Derek Martyn, Lee Hodges and Kev Miller.

Can just see it now. The squad announced and it being a majority of Gilberts poor Bodmin side with a sprinkling of St Austells mature players!

That statement aged well. Half way through and I can't see anyone other than St Dennis, Sticker and Godolphin finishing in the bottom 3.

Given that Mousehole is a fair distance for a lot of Cornish football followers Facebook live is a great idea. It also gives the platform to gain exposure beyond Cornwall, so why wouldn't it help?

You would appear to be right Soccer Follower. I take back everything I said, today, Wednesday 20th November. Note to self. Read your calendar with more diligence. Oops

Hopefully will be done today, almost 2 hours later than billed. Classic Cornwall FA, cowboys!