SuperCooper Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 AFC St Austell clinced the Duchy Premier League Title today, does this make them the best Duchy / Junior side ever? They have won the following in the last 6 Years. Duchy 5 Title 2008 Duchy 4 Title 2009 Duchy 3 Title 2010 Duchy 2 Title 2011 Duchy 1 Title and League Cup 2012 Duchy Premier and Junior Cup 2013 There are still 7-8 players from the 2008 still playing which makes it even better in my eyes! Im sure this has never been done in Duchy or in Junior leagues in Cornwall and will be a great debate, as a member of the committee and an ex-player of the team i feel that they are the best team in Duchy / Junior ever. LET THE DEBATE COMMENCE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 · Hidden by Dave Deacon, May 12, 2013 - No reason given Hidden by Dave Deacon, May 12, 2013 - No reason given possibly the shittest post ever... w g a f Link to comment
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bolt Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 · Hidden by Dave Deacon, May 12, 2013 - No reason given Hidden by Dave Deacon, May 12, 2013 - No reason given Wat a load of bull Link to comment
manutdfcok Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Biscovey-St Stephen-Edgcumbe-St Teath- Polperro-Probus-St Dennis-St Dominick- To name a few all left Duchy junior football to the Ecpl in the last 10-15 years. Must weaken the duchy league. Only my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.Ricks9 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 We St Dennis left the duchy prem 4 years ago, now look at us, and still with 7 of the lads that played duchy football for us, winning the junior cup, and winning both east Cornwall leagues at 1st attempt and now being a decent side in the swpl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantsy1 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Better have a look at Fowey Town and Biscovey's junior records. Loads of league and junior cup wins. I remember we (Biscovey) winning the duchy prem dropping only 2 points. Can imagine many beating that. Let the debate continue!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cescfab_4 Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 A few years ago St Austell would've struggled to finish 5th with teams like St Teath, Edcumbe, Torpoint, St Dennis etc. it's a fantastic achievement from the team probably not the best ever in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeWoz Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 The best duchy side I've ever played against was biscovey about 2002 time and Southgate in the duchy prem. bere Alston were awesome aswell especially will westlake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishbarbarian Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Stats don't lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wells wilderbeast Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 St Dennis have been awesome over the years. Still most of the team playing for them that won the junior cup a few years ago,led by the Rickard boys up front! Quality team with quality players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Biscovey in the late 90's were the best side i ever played against in duchy football. I've watched St Austell 4 times this season a good side but i think they would of struggled to finish mid table in the prem 4/5 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEX Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Having also played against Biscovey in the late 90's and also St Austell a few seasons ago, I have to agree with Shere Khan that Biscovey were the better side. I also think Gunnislake are worth a mention when comparing the teams of 4 - 5 seasons ago along side St Teath, Torpoint etc. That was a really strong Duchy Premier league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellow Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 End Of the day back to back to back to back to back to back titles is an achievement no matter how u look it at it. Well done st austell. Represent the west well!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Mist Richie Posted May 11, 2013 Report Share Posted May 11, 2013 Well done kellow and rest the team. Heard a few players are retiring end of the season?? Good luck if you do go up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloughie Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 · Hidden by Dave Deacon, May 12, 2013 - No reason given Hidden by Dave Deacon, May 12, 2013 - No reason given Are the current st Austell fc, the best duchy/junior side ever.. This question really sums up whst I've always thought. Dickheads Link to comment
FlippoH Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 · Hidden by Dave Deacon, May 12, 2013 - No reason given Hidden by Dave Deacon, May 12, 2013 - No reason given What makes you think afc st Austell are dickheads ??? Nice choice from the English dictionary Link to comment
Nanks Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 They know how to win league titles. For any team in any standard to have done what they have done deserves some credit. Knighter has done a top job this season and hopefully he will stay on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Kelly Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Granted what St Austell have done is a brilliant achievement, but for me the best teams that have been in the duchy league was the Bere Alston team that won the duchy prem which included players like Will Westlake, Dave Hallet and Lee Blatchford to name a few. Torpoint would be up there when they had Brian Stacey and Jason Bates up front also the Edgcumbe team that won the prem league with graham o Neil up front were another decent team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.Ricks9 Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 They know how to win league titles. For any team in any standard to have done what they have done deserves some credit. Knighter has done a top job this season and hopefully he will stay on Rumour has it Nanks, he's after your job and ur dropping down to the 2nds !!! Can u shred done light ? Lol ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willser ! Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 A team can only beat what's put in front of them and that's what St Austell have done, an incredible achievement of consistency over the last 6 years. As said, with the re-formation of the East Cornwall Leagues a few years back, the standard of Junior football has somewhat been diluted with all the top Duchy sides moving into Senior football I.e. Bere Alston, St Dennis, Polperro, St Dominick, St Teath, St Stephens Boro, etc. I'm sure St Austell will follow in the same footsteps as these clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Abbo Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Great achievement that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Rabone Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 Congratulations to Knighter and his team for a fantastic achievement. A team of that calibre is best playing at the right level; all the best for your ECPL adventure! The loyalty and longevity of the group of lads at St. Austell has undoubtedly had a significant impact - there are still some good sides in Duchy football and St. Austell have delivered the goods every season - and I'm sure this kind of success will continue to attract players that will enhance an already strong side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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