oldasitgets Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 "About time too!" I hear you cry as Billy Lamin announces his long overdue retirement from playing. May I sincerely thank everyone that I've encountered during my 45 year, totally undistinguished, football career. Can I say that I have enjoyed every game and had more pleasure from football than any professional could possibly have hoped for? In Cornwall. I've played for; Camborne Plough, Barripper, Godolphin Arms(Sunday) Nancegollan(Sunday) and for the last 18 years have run , and played for, Crowntown with Crowan in the Sunday League, insisting that they win the Sporting trophy with boring regularity - season after season Yes, there have been some Muppets - but usually a smile and a bit of banter has sorted them out. I have played a few times this season, but have reached the point where experience and positional sense can't compensate for the loss of pace and fitness. Even in Sunday league Division 2. Add to that, health problems, I have to be realistic and accept that I ain't coming back. Still, 62 isn't a bad age to finish at. All the best to Cornish football - at all levels. Thanks for the journey ++++++++++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man city fan Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 "About time too!" I hear you cry as Billy Lamin announces his long overdue retirement from playing. May I sincerely thank everyone that I've encountered during my 45 year, totally undistinguished, football career. Can I say that I have enjoyed every game and had more pleasure from the game than any professional could possibly have hoped for? In Cornwall. I've played for; Camborne Plough, Barripper, Godolphin Arms(Sunday) Nancegollan(Sunday) and for the last 18 years have run , and played for, Crowntown with Crowan in the Sunday League, insisting that they win the Sporting trophy with boring regularity - season after season Yes, there have been some Muppets - but usually a smile and a bit of banter has sorted them out. I have played a few times this season, but have reached the point where experience and positional sense can't compensate for the loss of pace and fitness. Even in Sunday league Division 2. Add to that, health problems, I have to be realistic and accept that I ain't coming back. Still, 62 isn't a bad age to finish at. All the best to Cornish football - at all levels. Thanks for the journey ++++++++++ not many can say they played to 62. you evan marked a young jake harvey out the game a about 5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccer Follower Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Cornwall Sunday Cup semi-finals Carlyon Arms 4 Wendron 0 (played at Perranporth) Truro GWRSA 4 Packhorse Inn 1 (played at Sticker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldasitgets Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Crowntown 1 Tremough Two 8 Well done GWRSA representing the West in the Sunday Cup final. Good effort Wendron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Picken Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Gerald Sobey Shield 2nd leg Tremough 2 v MPAD UTD 2 (MPAD UTD win 6 - 5 on aggregate) Mitoo stills shows today's game as the league match between us, but after last week's frozen pitch postponement we agreed to rearrange the fixture. Fairly even first half - Tremough play some very nice passing football, but seemed to fall short where it mattered most. Our slightly more direct style was creating chances and we took the lead just before half time when a corner was flicked on to Mike Cudlipp, who from 15 yards out did a lovely little scissor kick and scored. HT Tremough 0 v MPAD UTD 1 Second half was again evenly matched, but by the time Tremough got their first equaliser with about 20 minutes to go - with their first shot on target, we should have been out of sight after creating several clear cut chances, which we failed to take. But we were back in front within five minutes when Brett Southeard slotted home after the ball was once again flicked on from a corner. Tremough then drew level for the second time with a very well taken free kick (and only their second shot on target) with 8 minutes to go. They then threw everything at us to try and get the goal that would take the match into extra time. But we held firm and we're really pleased to have booked our first semi final appearance in this trophy, and our first semi final since we won the Peter Hickey Cup in 2008. :drink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Picken Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 "About time too!" I hear you cry as Billy Lamin announces his long overdue retirement from playing. May I sincerely thank everyone that I've encountered during my 45 year, totally undistinguished, football career. Can I say that I have enjoyed every game and had more pleasure from football than any professional could possibly have hoped for? In Cornwall. I've played for; Camborne Plough, Barripper, Godolphin Arms(Sunday) Nancegollan(Sunday) and for the last 18 years have run , and played for, Crowntown with Crowan in the Sunday League, insisting that they win the Sporting trophy with boring regularity - season after season Yes, there have been some Muppets - but usually a smile and a bit of banter has sorted them out. I have played a few times this season, but have reached the point where experience and positional sense can't compensate for the loss of pace and fitness. Even in Sunday league Division 2. Add to that, health problems, I have to be realistic and accept that I ain't coming back. Still, 62 isn't a bad age to finish at. All the best to Cornish football - at all levels. Thanks for the journey ++++++++++ Congratulations on a 45 year playing career Bill. I guess that means that at 50, Chris Povey is probably the oldest player in the league..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumdingo Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Cornwall Sunday Cup semi-finals Carlyon Arms 4 Wendron 0 (played at Perranporth) Truro GWRSA 4 Packhorse Inn 1 (played at Sticker) From my point of view as a Carlyon Arms player I can't help feeling Wendron didn't really get going today. They had sporadic patches of play but were out played and out fought for the majority of the game. Our second goal seemed to deflate them and encourage us.The second half fight back never materialised, 2 further goals allowed us to play the game out comfortably. Have to say expected more from Wendron, they just seemed to lack any fight. I'm positive they are a much better team than the result suggests. Game was played in very good spirits, can't say I heard any Wendron players whinging or moaning at any decisions. Fair play to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldasitgets Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Congratulations on a 45 year playing career Bill. I guess that means that at 50, Chris Povey is probably the oldest player in the league..... Pete Foxwell of St Georges, Phil Cuthbert of Star, Ralph James of Booters, Laurence Ball of Crowntown are all over 50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudders Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Culdrose Star (3)7 West Cornwall (2)3 Jack Mills 4 Liam Mooney Barny Dagger Jamie Mooney Sorry to hear about your retirement and illness Bill and hope to see you next week in the cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Picken Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Congratulations on a 45 year playing career Bill. I guess that means that at 50, Chris Povey is probably the oldest player in the league..... Pete Foxwell of St Georges, Phil Cuthbert of Star, Ralph James of Booters, Laurence Ball of Crowntown are all over 50 That's incredible - there's hope for me yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccer Follower Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Cornwall Sunday Cup semi-finals Carlyon Arms 4 Wendron 0 (played at Perranporth) Truro GWRSA 4 Packhorse Inn 1 (played at Sticker) From my point of view as a Carlyon Arms player I can't help feeling Wendron didn't really get going today. They had sporadic patches of play but were out played and out fought for the majority of the game. Our second goal seemed to deflate them and encourage us.The second half fight back never materialised, 2 further goals allowed us to play the game out comfortably. Have to say expected more from Wendron, they just seemed to lack any fight. I'm positive they are a much better team than the result suggests. Game was played in very good spirits, can't say I heard any Wendron players whinging or moaning at any decisions. Fair play to them. Great finishes for three of your goals which would have graced any game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumdingo Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Cornwall Sunday Cup semi-finals Carlyon Arms 4 Wendron 0 (played at Perranporth) Truro GWRSA 4 Packhorse Inn 1 (played at Sticker) From my point of view as a Carlyon Arms player I can't help feeling Wendron didn't really get going today. They had sporadic patches of play but were out played and out fought for the majority of the game. Our second goal seemed to deflate them and encourage us.The second half fight back never materialised, 2 further goals allowed us to play the game out comfortably. Have to say expected more from Wendron, they just seemed to lack any fight. I'm positive they are a much better team than the result suggests. Game was played in very good spirits, can't say I heard any Wendron players whinging or moaning at any decisions. Fair play to them. Great finishes for three of your goals which would have graced any game. Have to add some fantastic beards on display by both teams! Has to be the hairiest semi final I've been involved with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Well played Oldasitgets. Now put your feet up, what's left of them, and give the youngsters some stick. You deserve it mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobysdad Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 Division 2 - St Georges 6 PZ Astropark 5 (H/T 1-3) Crazy game which could've gone either way and probably deserved to be a draw, but was won by a decent St Georges side thanks to an injury time own goal. Both teams had the bare 11 players although perhaps if 3 of us had had more than 1/2 hours sleep between us we might've done a bit better! From what I remember (and that's a bit blurry) we led 3-2 with about 15 minutes left when it all went a bit goal-crazy. St Georges led for the first time, 5-4 with about 5 minutes left but we levelled it in the last minute, only to concede in injury time with almost the last kick(header) of the game. Pretty sickening to lose that way really but it was a great game to play in even in my self-imposed condition. Thanks to St Georges for playing the game how it should be played, you've got a cracking team spirit there and it reminded me that it's not all about undefeated runs but having a laugh with your mates. One request - get a pub to drink in after! Could've murdered a hair of the dog post-match pint.. See you in a couple of weeks at ours in the cup. Astro scorers Me Josh Findlay Pete Waller Corey Howes Own goal (forced by me ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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