NORTH DEVON DWELLER Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Tivvy Reserves have announced on twitter they will be pulling out of the SWPL at the end of the season. A saving grace for Witheridge & Newquay as surely only one team will be relegated now. Sorry St Blazey although nothing is confirmed it will take a miracle for it not to be you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheldon Cooper Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Will this also mean only one team relegated from SWPL West? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Pope Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Means only one team relegated from Premier. Had this happen in a few different ways over recent years in Premier. Dartmouth pulled out before season started, Royal Marines pulled out at end of season and Elmore pulled out during season. One down, one out and still two up. Maybe it could change things if not enough teams to come into West? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Could/should mean that 3 teams will be relegated from East + West with playoff. All will become clear when ground grading results announced and announcements like the one above become official. There can always be surprises and the board will act when all the facts are known. The locality of the relegated clubs (from Prem) is not relevant. As I have mentioned before the league rules are an interesting read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 A great shame to lose a very very good young footballing side who have done exceptionally well over last few seasons. Losing a good side to reprieve one of the bottom two who have been miles adrift all season can only be bad for the league (although great for St.Blazey or Newquay as only one of them will go down.) A great shame for all those at Tiverton Reserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big no 5 Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 It is a shame that Tivvy reserves are pulling out and this seems to be happening too often in the league with other clubs pulling out in past years. Do clubs have to pass a financial grading also to see if they are equipped to stay in the league for more than 1/2 seasons, its no point having the ground structure if the finances aren't there to sustain the travel costs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobjfh Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 There is actually an article on Tiverton Towns website so must be official. It would certainly make for a more interesting League finish if they pulled out now and their games expunged (not suggesting they should as it's a real shame - but shows the impact they have had on the League) - as the top five would be: Pld Pts Tavistock. 29. 70 Bodmin. 29. 69 Argyle Res. 34. 69 St Austell. 31. 68 Saltash. 29. 67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 The club's statement showing reads: "After considerable deliberation the club has decided to withdraw the reserve team from the peninsula league at the end of this season. This is due to lower attendances than expected,which has put a prohibitive financial restraint on the club." Their average attendance to date this season in the Premier is 64, whereas last season with the side winning the Division 1 East, it was 55. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank de bouff Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Look at it this way... Perhaps another side from that area of Devon may benefit from an influx of new players? Cullompton perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG AL Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 27 minutes ago, frank de bouff said: Look at it this way... Perhaps another side from that area of Devon may benefit from an influx of new players? Cullompton perhaps? And certainly less travelling and financial strain on Cornish clubs ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mead Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 But the League was established to provide Step 6 football for Clubs in Cornwall. AND DEVON Big Al. All Cornish Clubs knew what they signed up to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherwontletmegoargyle Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Can't see more than 3 new teams coming in next season, so just bottom side from east and west getting relegated. Assuming 1 team from east and one from west get promoted, that bit of string used on the map to decide constitution of east and west divisions may have to move a bit further into Devon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG AL Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 5 hours ago, John Mead said: But the League was established to provide Step 6 football for Clubs in Cornwall. AND DEVON Big Al. All Cornish Clubs knew what they signed up to! But I am confident that a few are regretting the day ! 3 hours ago, motherwontletmegoargyle said: Can't see more than 3 new teams coming in next season, so just bottom side from east and west getting relegated. Assuming 1 team from east and one from west get promoted, that bit of string used on the map to decide constitution of east and west divisions may have to move a bit further into Devon. That will suit the league set up no end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECPL Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Sad to see. Very Interesting.though. If Vospers Oak Villa are relegated would they drop into the ECPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 9 hours ago, Bobjfh said: There is actually an article on Tiverton Towns website so must be official. It would certainly make for a more interesting League finish if they pulled out now and their games expunged (not suggesting they should as it's a real shame - but shows the impact they have had on the League) - as the top five would be: Pld Pts Tavistock. 29. 70 Bodmin. 29. 69 Argyle Res. 34. 69 St Austell. 31. 68 Saltash. 29. 67 Looking at their remaining fixtures I wonder if they will actually fulfil their fixtures? Why would players travel to fixtures & risk injury etc if the club is pulling out at the end of the season, a lot of effort for no reward in at the end of the season. They could come first or twenty first regardless they are being canned at the end of season so players must be thinking why bother, what's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 45 minutes ago, leedsunited said: Looking at their remaining fixtures I wonder if they will actually fulfil their fixtures? Why would players travel to fixtures & risk injury etc if the club is pulling out at the end of the season, a lot of effort for no reward in at the end of the season. They could come first or twenty first regardless they are being canned at the end of season so players must be thinking why bother, what's the point? With out doubt they will complete their fixtures -they are professional club (bigger than Bodmin) and will likely return to the SW Peninsula East Division-so they wont want to be in the bad books of the League Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Rundle Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 hour ago, ECPL said: Sad to see. Very Interesting.though. If Vospers Oak Villa are relegated would they drop into the ECPL I hope not, the Plymouth & West Devon League exists to cover that area at that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Pope Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Mike Odgers said: With out doubt they will complete their fixtures -they are professional club (bigger than Bodmin) and will likely return to the SW Peninsula East Division-so they wont want to be in the bad books of the League Wonder if they ever considered volunatry relegation to Div One East like Liverton did a few seasons back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlandlilywhite Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 10 hours ago, Nick Pope said: Wonder if they ever considered volunatry relegation to Div One East like Liverton did a few seasons back? Good point Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Another win for Exmouth last night who have now climbed to 6th spot. With games in hand can they make a top 3 position which will give them clearance for their desired move to the Western League (Prem)? Is this the St.Blazey great escape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURNIP TED Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribute Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 I hope exmouth do get promotion and both Newquay and St Blazey remain in the premier league although both have had terrible a season this time around . Both have a great history at this standard of football and have good facilities and grounds . All it takes is for a new manager to come in , in the summer and a bit of investment and both of these clubs could turn it around and be an asset to the league again . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TURNIP TED Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Sorry , the weakest teams should be relegated and give other teams a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruegel the Elder Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 2 hours ago, TURNIP TED said: Sorry , the weakest teams should be relegated and give other teams a chance. Surely other teams will be getting a chance, specifically the leading contenders from SWPL East and West, just not at the expense of Newquay and St. Blazey, who would remain by virtue of being within the top eighteen teams left in the league at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul pearce Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Even the big teams get religated. Remember Man utd in old second division. It's whether any team has resources or inclination to get back up. One day it could be Bodmin or St. AUSTELL in this position. And don't say it could never happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uwdi Krugg Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Just going back to the Tiverton Town situation briefly: Personally (no disrespect intended) I do not feel the SWPL Premier Division should be sporting reserve grade sides from any club, whatever their respective status. This includes the likes of Tiverton Town and Plymouth Argyle. I appreciate there may be FA bureaucratic baggage affecting what individual leagues can and cannot rule upon, however, I do feel reserve sides certainly erode the culture and image of what is our flagship division in a much respected league which is often viewed with envy nationwide. For me the SWPL Premier Division would be much better placed (and respected) with no infiltration's from either reserve sides or development squads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECPL Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 So I take it that goes for the JCCL and ECPL leagues then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 9 hours ago, TURNIP TED said: Sorry , the weakest teams should be relegated and give other teams a chance. Agreed. This years bottom group have been maybe the poorest standard I can ever remember but credit to them for still turning up & playing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 As a St Blazey fan I think we should be relegated and look to rebuild. Staying up by luck is not the way. We have been rubbish from start to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 You are probably right Paul-refresh the club in lower environment and bounce back to where you belong. A good example of that is Tavistock. Falmouth avoided relegation for three successive dismal seasons but have now stabilised with self sustained budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ex-chairman Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Paul said: As a St Blazey fan I think we should be relegated and look to rebuild. Staying up by luck is not the way. We have been rubbish from start to finish. It's a long haul back Paul and the decline has been obvious and steady over the last few years. 59 minutes ago, Paul said: As a St Blazey fan I think we should be relegated and look to rebuild. Staying up by luck is not the way. We have been rubbish from start to finish. Edited April 2, 2017 by ex-chairman Text duplicated in error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%cornish Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Watched them yesterday and i know the scoreline was 6-1 to Saltash but they where not bad the young Blazey goalie was very good and Tornado played well but the defence all need to go they where awful they are too young they need a couple of old timers in that team to help them hope they dont go down was good talking to the Blazey supporters with rumours whose going where i was told Glynn Hobbs is going to Plymouth Parkway the 4 young lads released by PLymouth Argyle Steer , Palfrey , Calver and Lane 3 our going to Saltash and Lane to Truro also heard Eddy and Goldsworthy going back to Helston but that will never happen the chap i talk to use to live in Liverpool lovely man . I will miss going to Blaize park if they do go out of the league Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedsunited Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I think Blazey's luck has run out 100%Cornish, they were fortunate to get in Alan Carey last season & experienced players to help them turn the corner & avoid relegation. This season I would say the bottom 2 have been the worst I have seen at this level EVER & Tiverton pulling out has really saved Newquay as even though they grabbed win yesterday (saw the game DREADFUL!) It still would leave them 6 pts from safety & after hearing their remaining games yesterday I would be suprised if they picked up more than a point. Blazey are all but relegated with 6 games to go & where they go from here remains to be seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheolderIgetthebetterIwas Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 13 hours ago, Mike Odgers said: You are probably right Paul-refresh the club in lower environment and bounce back to where you belong. A good example of that is Tavistock. Falmouth avoided relegation for three successive dismal seasons but have now stabilised with self sustained budget. Falmouth would spend the money if they had it...and probably will again one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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