DanBlazey Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Sorry we were not very complimentary about Clyst's ground today. We upset the locals to the point where we were threatened with eviction from the ground (first time that's happened to me in 12 years of watching football week in, week out). We're a fair bunch us Blazey boys, but we like to see clubs making an effort and the fact that the ground was in a significantly worse state than last season was disappointing to see. We had to find our way through waist high stinging nettles, large amounts of rubbish and trouser-ripping brambles just to make it behind the goal. Clyst bemoan their lack of support (they are currently the worst supported club in the league), but they don't make their ground a place where people would want to watch football. I would also have questions about whether certain parts of their ground are even safe for children to play (the language coming from the Clyst dug-out wasn't safe for children to hear, but maybe that's for another thread!) If Clyst want to threaten anyone who questions the state of their ground with eviction, they can, but why not put your energy into pulling up a few brambles, clearing rubbish, chopping nettles. This doesn't cost anything, only time. Take pride in your club and make it something people want to be part of. Maybe the crowds and glory days will return for you. Dan Hazelton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J MILLER Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Place is a complete dump! Season before last you would need a tetanus jab after using the changing rooms! When you have clubs like Penryn and Newquay playing in the league below, it begs a few questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishteddyboy Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Years ago Clyst St Mary used to be in the SWL. Is this the same ground as I remember it being next to the airport. There is a ground in Clyst St Mary but miles from the airport. I remember going there and there were about 5 Clyst supporters and roughly 10 from Pz. Same thing happened up Elmore but then there were only 2 Elmore supporters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 You are thinking of Ottery St.Mary who were in the SWL 1974-76 The only Clyst club to play in the SWL was Clyst Rovers who played 1981-92 on the same ground as today. I do understand the club is in the process of moving and that may be the reason for the neglect. Having visited for the past two seasons(with Falmouth) I stood on the dugout side facing the sun and watching the aircraft landing and I have to agree the Clyst management is most intimidating to be near. The only friendly and welcoming official was the old boy on the gate and later selling raffle tickets but there again it could have been due to their unco-operative attitude with the clash of colours delaying the kick off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishteddyboy Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Must have been Clyst Rovers, but I've always called them Clyst St Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south devon Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 clyst rovers played in the toolstation western lge for mny years until joinig the SWPL when it was formed. when dawlish used to play them seeral years ago it was a far more welcoming place then. there chirman bob chamberlain became involved with topsham town exeter several years ago then clyst ground shared on their pitch and never played at the airport pitch, and i think thats whyit became so neglected and nothing much has been done since they returned there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chairman Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Sounds like a case where our ever vigilant League Secretary should take a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adlestrop Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Assuming,of course,someone lends him some protective clothing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastyman Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Firstly, why have the CSWPL allowed Clyst Rovers to use such a "dump" of a ground? Yes, the ground is overgrown and the changings, well.... Take your own bleach. As for the Management Team, the Manager is a nice guy if you get to talk to him. His assistant is the foul mouthed one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrApPy Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Having played for Clyst Rovers last season, the only word to describe the management is PASSIONATE!!! Both Graham and Alan are nice guys :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south devon Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 rumoured on south devon forum that graham bedford has walked away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrApPy Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I have been told that today by a couple of mates. Looks like Clyst are on the look out for a new manager!!!! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 If only wed sung.... Ya getting sacked in the morning.... sacked in the morning.. ya getting sacked in the morning!!! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Judge aka RED OR DEAD Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 If only wed sung.... Ya getting sacked in the morning.... sacked in the morning.. ya getting sacked in the morning!!! Paul, that'll be Sturrock on Weds morning after Plymuff get stuffed by the Posh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest plainmoor Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I thought that Clyst had a new location planned to be build by the airport authorities, including floodlights, training pitch and astoturf because the airport wants the bit of land they are currently on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 That would be good to see because the ground needs that much done now, that it will never get done. Its beyond repair unless you have lots of money. Floodlights look quite new so they could be re used. Although the place is a dive, theres somin about it which i like. Strange!! :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishteddyboy Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Usable ground at Clyst St Mary with a few more houses to pick up more support. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?rlz=1C1GGLS_...l=en&tab=wl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wupass Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Sorry we were not very complimentary about Clyst's ground today. We upset the locals to the point where we were threatened with eviction from the ground (first time that's happened to me in 12 years of watching football week in, week out). We're a fair bunch us Blazey boys, but we like to see clubs making an effort and the fact that the ground was in a significantly worse state than last season was disappointing to see. We had to find our way through waist high stinging nettles, large amounts of rubbish and trouser-ripping brambles just to make it behind the goal. Clyst bemoan their lack of support (they are currently the worst supported club in the league), but they don't make their ground a place where people would want to watch football. I would also have questions about whether certain parts of their ground are even safe for children to play (the language coming from the Clyst dug-out wasn't safe for children to hear, but maybe that's for another thread!) If Clyst want to threaten anyone who questions the state of their ground with eviction, they can, but why not put your energy into pulling up a few brambles, clearing rubbish, chopping nettles. This doesn't cost anything, only time. Take pride in your club and make it something people want to be part of. Maybe the crowds and glory days will return for you. Dan Hazelton I've had the pleasure this season with my 3 year old son who is tall for his height, and the poor lad fell over a thistle taller than him. It is fair to say that the place is a disgrace. Maybe they will move to another ground soon, but how about some pride in your current home Clyst Rovers!! Usable ground at Clyst St Mary with a few more houses to pick up more support. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?rlz=1C1GGLS_...l=en&tab=wl Not 100% sure but I think their pitch is too small and they would have trouble making it bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
south devon Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Usable ground at Clyst St Mary with a few more houses to pick up more support. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?rlz=1C1GGLS_...l=en&tab=wl i think that ground belongs to clyst valley, who play in the devon and exeter premier lge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistleblower Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 DanBlazey,you were there for approx. 2 hours,you could've cleared behind the goal in that time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanBlazey Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Sorry we were not very complimentary about Clyst's ground today. We upset the locals to the point where we were threatened with eviction from the ground (first time that's happened to me in 12 years of watching football week in, week out). We're a fair bunch us Blazey boys, but we like to see clubs making an effort and the fact that the ground was in a significantly worse state than last season was disappointing to see. We had to find our way through waist high stinging nettles, large amounts of rubbish and trouser-ripping brambles just to make it behind the goal. Clyst bemoan their lack of support (they are currently the worst supported club in the league), but they don't make their ground a place where people would want to watch football. I would also have questions about whether certain parts of their ground are even safe for children to play (the language coming from the Clyst dug-out wasn't safe for children to hear, but maybe that's for another thread!) If Clyst want to threaten anyone who questions the state of their ground with eviction, they can, but why not put your energy into pulling up a few brambles, clearing rubbish, chopping nettles. This doesn't cost anything, only time. Take pride in your club and make it something people want to be part of. Maybe the crowds and glory days will return for you. Dan Hazelton I've had the pleasure this season with my 3 year old son who is tall for his height, and the poor lad fell over a thistle taller than him. It is fair to say that the place is a disgrace. Maybe they will move to another ground soon, but how about some pride in your current home Clyst Rovers!! Usable ground at Clyst St Mary with a few more houses to pick up more support. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?rlz=1C1GGLS_...l=en&tab=wl Not 100% sure but I think their pitch is too small and they would have trouble making it bigger. Tall for his height?? Just trying to work that one out! (Thanks for the early morning giggle!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Villains Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 If only wed sung.... Ya getting sacked in the morning.... sacked in the morning.. ya getting sacked in the morning!!! Paul, that'll be Sturrock on Weds morning after Plymuff get stuffed by the Posh. you of little faith............... won 2-1 not till next week now :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wupass Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Sorry we were not very complimentary about Clyst's ground today. We upset the locals to the point where we were threatened with eviction from the ground (first time that's happened to me in 12 years of watching football week in, week out). We're a fair bunch us Blazey boys, but we like to see clubs making an effort and the fact that the ground was in a significantly worse state than last season was disappointing to see. We had to find our way through waist high stinging nettles, large amounts of rubbish and trouser-ripping brambles just to make it behind the goal. Clyst bemoan their lack of support (they are currently the worst supported club in the league), but they don't make their ground a place where people would want to watch football. I would also have questions about whether certain parts of their ground are even safe for children to play (the language coming from the Clyst dug-out wasn't safe for children to hear, but maybe that's for another thread!) If Clyst want to threaten anyone who questions the state of their ground with eviction, they can, but why not put your energy into pulling up a few brambles, clearing rubbish, chopping nettles. This doesn't cost anything, only time. Take pride in your club and make it something people want to be part of. Maybe the crowds and glory days will return for you. Dan Hazelton I've had the pleasure this season with my 3 year old son who is tall for his height, and the poor lad fell over a thistle taller than him. It is fair to say that the place is a disgrace. Maybe they will move to another ground soon, but how about some pride in your current home Clyst Rovers!! Usable ground at Clyst St Mary with a few more houses to pick up more support. http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?rlz=1C1GGLS_...l=en&tab=wl Not 100% sure but I think their pitch is too small and they would have trouble making it bigger. Tall for his height?? Just trying to work that one out! (Thanks for the early morning giggle!) You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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