midlandlilywhite Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 (edited) Champions slip up at jinx club Witheridge, maybe some weariness after the fourth match in eight days. However well done Withy. Congratulations to the committee, management and players of the Lillywhites after a magnificent season, the best in our history. See you all at the Presentation Evening in June. Today's scorers - Witheridge - Kelly 2, Humphrey. St Austell - Eddy & Hart Just heard Truro won their play off, Congratulations and good luck in the new National League South next season. Edited May 5, 2015 by midlandlilywhite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORTH DEVON DWELLER Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 A great end to another good season for Withy who finish the season with a sixth place finish which is another personal best for the club. Brilliant fun today with the St Austell boys who made the trip up in a double decker bus and certainly made sure they drank enough to last a whole season. Hosts took an early lead through Liam Eddy with 16 year old Bradley Kelly equalising for Withy but not before Kyle Bassett had a penalty saved by Chapman between the St Austell posts. Brad Kelly headed Withy into a half time lead however Chapman made his second penalty save of the afternoon straight after the restart, this time denying Luke Cole from the spot. Martin Giles was shown a straight red for foul and abusive language towards Withy striker Jordan Charran which seemed a bit harsh before the visitors equalised through a fine strike from Dan Hart. Mike Humprheys hit the winning goal of the day for Withy from 35 yards out which struck the underside of the crossbar before nestling in the net and giving Chapman no chance. In the clubhouse after the banter was friendly between both sets of players and supporters with singing and chanting before the Withy supporters starting up a Champione chant out of respect for the newly crowned league champions just before the St Austell crew climbed back aboard their bus for the trip back to Cornwall.A great way to end the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlandlilywhite Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 What was the attendance today NDD ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORTH DEVON DWELLER Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) Midlandlilywhite the attendance was 132 and was around a 50/50 split between home and away supporters. Edited May 5, 2015 by NORTH DEVON DWELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Howard Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 great hospitality and sportsmanship shown by witheridge, a disappointing result but really there was nothing to play for. I hope that we can keep all this squad together for the coming seasons because no teams stand a chance over a season of beating us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bray Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Champions slip up at jinx club Witheridge, maybe some weariness after the fourth match in eight days. However well done Withy. Congratulations to the players, management and players of the Lillywhites after a magnificent season, the best in our history. See you all at the Presentation Evening in June. Today's scorers - Witheridge - Kelly 2, Humphrey. St Austell - Eddy & Hart Just heard Truro won their play off, Congratulations and good luck in the new National League South next season. Would concur with all you say Nick, fantastic season, great performances on the pitch and 'hats off ' to the Committee for amongst them are still many of whom rescued the club from extinction not so long ago. And the crowd of 1986 ( FA Vase Semi ) is the highest in the Duchy this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 "And the crowd of 1986 ( FA Vase Semi ) is the highest in the Duchy this season"That is in a game involving a Cornish club 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE BALD ONE Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 great hospitality and sportsmanship shown by witheridge, a disappointing result but really there was nothing to play for. I hope that we can keep all this squad together for the coming seasons because no teams stand a chance over a season of beating us LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 great hospitality and sportsmanship shown by witheridge, a disappointing result but really there was nothing to play for. I hope that we can keep all this squad together for the coming seasons because no teams stand a chance over a season of beating us LMAODitto, things like that come back to bite your arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 He come on here making out he was new to the area, obviously involved somewhere, probably jumped on the bandwagon & likes to get reaction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Just dont take the bait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiksilver Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Should win the league with ease with no FA cup or Vase to distract them next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockey jackson Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 At least 3 have left already !! retaining a title is very difficult. One left 2 weeks ago a week before picking up the trophy. Crazy stuffCorrect me if im wrong but the only team to retain the title in recent times are bodmin? Also from what I heard at a sunday devon cup final last week bodmin will be going all out to win the title back bringing in a new assistant manager and 5-6 new players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Buckland Athletic were Champions 2009/10 & 2010-11.A progessive and ambitious club who have just missed out on winning the Western League Premier title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Who has already left rocky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiksilver Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Buckland Athletic were Champions 2009/10 & 2010-11.A progessive and ambitious club who have just missed out on winning the Western League Premier title.Good on Buckland, shame there are not more progressive and ambitious clubs in the swpl premier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 From the Herald Express :"BUCKLAND ATHLETIC want to deliver the manager Adam Castle his dream of Southern League football next year – after the Homers Heath club finished second in the Premier Division of the Western League on Monday but were denied promotion because they hadn't applied.A convincing 5-0 win against Bradford Town brought the curtain down on Buckland's best season ever and their second place finish behind Melksham Town would have been enough to see them playing in the South & West Division of the Southern League next season. But with the decision made not to apply to go up early in the campaign, the club will begin its fourth Step 6 season in August with a renewed vigour.Now they just need to find the money to get the work done, says the commercial manager John Piller – as the committee steps up its search for fresh sponsorship and new backers."We are an ambitious club and we want to move up – and it is purely finances that are holding us back at the moment," he said. "There is a lot of work to do to improve pitch drainage."In this league we only play 36 games, but in the Southern League we would be playing 42 games."We can't afford to have games off so we need to put some natural drainage on the pitch and that could cost us up to £40,000 with the VAT."It isn't only the pitch that needs to be worked on. To qualify for the Southern League, the club will have to add more seats and a covered standing area.They will need to add toilets accessible without going into the bar, further fencing will have to be erected and turnstiles installed.Piller said: "Basically, we are looking for investment – and the shirt sponsorship with Eastern Eye is up this year, so we are talking to two interested parties, but that is something that is still open for negotiation."And we are also investigating selling the naming rights to the ground."If somebody came in and offered us £20,000 for a five-year sponsorship deal we would be putting our application in right away."I think we will apply this year anyway – because Adam and the players need that backing."Melksham, who beat Buckland to the title, did apply for promotion but their new-build stadium has fallen behind and they were forced to turn down the opportunity.At Step 6 football, the highest place team in the top three who has applied to go up, will go up. But Castle isn't bitter about missing out. "We are ahead of schedule to be honest," he said."It's an opportunity missed but it wasn't one our target this season – our target was to break into the top six."So we are a little bit ahead of schedule but that is what I expect from this group of players. We have broken the back of the league now and we will be there or thereabouts when the medals are being dished out."They may have 'broken the back' of the Western League, but Buckland won't be breaking the bank to break into the Southern League.Piller said: "We have never been a boom and bust club – everything is within our means."We have a playing budget and travelling expenses and whatever that budget is, the manager has to stick to it."There is no point in chucking silly numbers at promotion because we want to be here next year and the year after and the year after that."We have road works just outside the ground which is all part of the bigger A380 and once that is finished off the access in from the Barn Owl pub turning will be fantastic."If we sell the naming rights and get a nice sign on the new road, that would be a great advertisement for any local business."So the work begins, and Piller is eager to talk to anyone who might be tempted to help the club take the next step – into the Southern League, and from there, who knows?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Howard Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Your Bodmins parkways saltash and anyone else will have to just except that there is a new chief in town and it goes by the name st austell. Leeds united yes iam new to this area but i have seen enough over the last season to have a say and a view and in my opinion st austell will take some beating for the next few seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockey jackson Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Good luck to Buckland excellent to see ambition at any level also great to see they are not rushing it. If its not in place or the clubs not ready no point jumping the gun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mockey jackson Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Your Bodmins parkways saltash and anyone else will have to just except that there is a new chief in town and it goes by the name st austell. Leeds united yes iam new to this area but i have seen enough over the last season to have a say and a view and in my opinion st austell will take some beating for the next few seasons. Well ben just for everyone else in the league I hope that what I heard was true and bodmin will b a lot more competitive next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Dont bite, it will annoy him even more if he doesnt get a bite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegrose Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Who has already left rocky?St Austell voice has reported mike body,dan nanks n Damon mulready but heard Jordan dingle packed in before the end of season cos he wants to play for st Stephens in the duchy prem next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Where have they gone dave? Or all retired? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegrose Posted May 6, 2015 Report Share Posted May 6, 2015 Unsure bout bods,but nanks n Damon got families to spend time with,kids footy I think It said,spoke to nanks on Sunday n his boy is doing superb at his club so can't really blame him for retiring to watch his own son,don't no Damon so can't say other than wots in the voice but rumour has it they all want to come st Stephens n play duchy prem!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Howard Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 I am hearing there is a bit of an exodus happening i retract my previous comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Should have done the dugouts then LOL Probably a bit short as well for next season....s**t happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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