stevieb Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Where is the oldest football club existing in Cornwall and are they still at their original site ? And the longest serving manager at one club . bet Willow will know .over to you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Torpoint are considered to be the oldest club in Cornwall formed in 1887 but The Mill is not their first ground.The oldest Devon club is thought to be Tavistock formed in 1888 Reg Hambley at Camelford maybe? Edited April 19, 2015 by Mike Odgers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 My thoughts on longest serving manager Steve Curnow .St.Just I think nearly 20 years in charge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Torpoint are considered to be the oldest club in Cornwall formed in 1887 but The Mill is not their first ground.The oldest Devon club is thought to be Tavistock formed in 1888 Reg Hambley at Camelford maybe?How long has he been in charge mike ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 24 years according to the Camelford website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 24 years according to the Camelford website Thanks Mike .any other contenders ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) Dave Fisher at Perranwell. Although I believe he isn't the manager now, he must be one of the longest serving.I believe Reg took the reins in 1990 - seems like a long time ago. Probably just as well he is bald - less visible grey hairs!! Edited April 19, 2015 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Which club is the oldest in the Penwth area guys ? Penzance ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Penzance 1888 - I would say so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 1887 - Torpoint Athletic1888 - Penzance1889 - Truro City1890 - AFC St Austell, Newquay1891 - Launceston1893 - Camelford1894 - St Breward, St Just, Wadebridge Town1895 - Mevagissey, St Agnes1896 - Bodmin Town, Camborne School Of Mines, Helston Athletic, Millbrook, St Blazey1898 - Porthleven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panda Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I believe Millbrook were founded before 1896 because I have seen a scroll above the bar saying they were founder members of the CCFA which was formed in 1889. But when they were formed I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Reg Hambly - 1990 = 25 yearsSteve Curnow - (nearly 20 years) 1995 = 20 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishteddyboy Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Truro City became one of the founder members of the CCFA when they attended the meeting at the Royal Hotel in Truro on 18th September 1889 when the CCFA was founded. Other Clubs present were: Porthcurno, Penzance, Probus School, Liskeard, Dunheved School, Torpoint and Millbrook. City’s first recorded match was played at Truro College against Penzance on 4th October 1889, when they won by 7 goals to 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Thanks guys keep them coming . can I throw another question at you ? Oldest current player .or ex player John Mathews .at Ludgvan comes to mind not sure how young he is . think also Tony Claypole played quite late . excluding vets football . my old mate Paul Birch at Marazion has had a few games up to I think last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 We'll soon be on to oldest Cornwall Football Forum poster. I believe Mountaineer has a fair few weeks on me. I don't know about Theolderhegets, or how many rings Willow has on his trunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 John Dent played for Penzance aged 57 at Liverton a few years ago. I think Kelvin Hunkin was about the same age when he made a cameo for Falmouth in 2006. Didn't Alan Spencer-Smith play for Penzance in that awful Premier Division campaign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Dont think you are being kind to Kelvin-"Willow"lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccer Follower Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 (edited) Didn't John Dent turn out for St.Newlyn East this season? Not sure how often though... Edited April 20, 2015 by Soccer Follower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider Posted April 21, 2015 Report Share Posted April 21, 2015 Launceston will celebrate 125 years next season. Keith Ellacott was just a boy when they were formed in 1891! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 On oldest player spoke to John Mathews at work today and he said he was 57 yesterday and has played every game for Ludgvan Reserves this season . as he said himself not just the odd few minutes now and then . well done John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansome dan Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 A few people out there glad johns still playing 90 mins every week ? Hee hee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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