Paul Collings Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Best wishes to Duchy Premier sides St Stephen & St Minver meeting each other in the Junior Cup Final on Friday. Unfortunately a prior engagement will prevent me attending. Hope you enjoy your very special Friday evening The two sides, who will possibly finish the season as champions and runners-up, are yet to meet in the League - could be an interesting end to the season. Cornwall Junior Cup Sponsored by Bond Timber St Stephen v St Minver Lux Park, Liskeard Athletic Friday April 21st Kick Off - 7:30pm Entry Fee - £4 Adult £2 U16 and Concessions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitty Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Apparently the junior cup was played Friday night!!!.........although you would hardly know. Not a single match report or comment on the game.....not even a referee comment which seems to be the rather annoying trend these days! For anyone interested St Miniver beat St stephens 3-1 (according to the county website) is it time to go back to the old format east v west played on Easter Monday prior to the senior cup final???? Might generate more interest for the county showpiece match for the lower leagues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Ronnie Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 You would say that coming from the west lol. Although i only played the old format i think the new one is better. Chance to play teams from the other side of the county that you wouldn't get normally. As for the final, there was only one team in it. Not a bad game in front of a fair size crowd. St minvers 3rd goal worthy of winning any game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manutdfcok Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 40 minutes ago, Pitty said: Apparently the junior cup was played Friday night!!!.........although you would hardly know. Not a single match report or comment on the game.....not even a referee comment which seems to be the rather annoying trend these days! For anyone interested St Miniver beat St stephens 3-1 (according to the county website) is it time to go back to the old format east v west played on Easter Monday prior to the senior cup final???? Might generate more interest for the county showpiece match for the lower leagues Got to go back to Easter Monday b4 the senior final. Bigger crowds better atmosphere. What were the ccfa thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairydave Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 5 minutes ago, manutdfcok said: Got to go back to Easter Monday b4 the senior final. Bigger crowds better atmosphere. What were the ccfa thinking. They were doing what were asked by the clubs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manutdfcok Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 9 hours ago, bighairydave said: They were doing what were asked by the clubs! Ok Dave. Didn't know that. Strange decision . A Friday evening for a county final. Got to be the bank holiday Monday for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Abbo Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 15 hours ago, bighairydave said: They were doing what were asked by the clubs! Junior or senior clubs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighairydave Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, S Abbo said: Junior or senior clubs? Not sure but it came about after a consultation period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Collings Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 20 hours ago, bighairydave said: They were doing what were asked by the clubs! I think that is probably a bit of a misleading, over simplification of the survey. I don't have total recall (of anything really) but seem to think the response was only about 60% and of those only about 60% wanted 'the Junior Cup Final on a different day to the Senior Cup Final' - so that is basically only about 36% of the clubs in favour. But I'm pretty sure the question wasn't - 'do you want the Junior Cup Final on a Friday night ?' This is only from memory so hopefully someone will correct me if I have any of the facts wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 13 hours ago, manutdfcok said: Got to be the bank holiday Monday for me. That's not a bad shout actually. Instead of an evening game, what does everyone think about the first May Bank Holiday or would that clash with any league cup finals that are staged on that day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitty Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 .......Or the Sunday before the Bank Holiday Monday to allow for any 'celebrations' to be fully enjoyed A day fixture has got to be so much better then a rush around at night match and allow more supporters and neutrals the opportunity to enjoy a day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 I would presume not many neutrals from the west would have be keen to go to Liskeard on a Friday night, especially with so many roadworks on cornwalls roads at the mo! I normally go, but gave it a miss this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegrose Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Iv played in both n have to say the atmosphere/support u get on the Easter Monday b4 the senior cup game is far better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Collings Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 2 hours ago, Dave Deacon said: That's not a bad shout actually. Instead of an evening game, what does everyone think about the first May Bank Holiday or would that clash with any league cup finals that are staged on that day? The Duchy League Knock Out Cup Final has been on the May Bank Holiday Monday for many years now Dave. St Minver v St Dennis at Sticker this season 6.00pm ko In recent years I think the ECPL has also held its Divisional Finals on the Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Witts Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 What a fantastic occasion it was on Friday night and it seemed much more exciting an occasion than the Senior Cup I had attended on the Monday at Helston. I am personally a fan of the joint Bank Holiday Senior and Junior Cup double header but must say the CCFA and Liskeard FC really helped provide a fantastic evening on Friday for all attending. Please find here our match report as we came out 3-1 victors against a great St Stephen side. http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/stminverfc/teams/87165/match-centre/0-3653789 Thanks to all our football friends for all their very kind words received before, during and after the game #feelingthecornishfootballlove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishrambler Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 I also think location may have alot to do with this too! .. liskeard being far more accessible than helston. I genuinely think also, there is too many senior teams that dont want to stick around and celebrate cup successes and are quick to quickly get back home after a game. Almost like senior football has become like a chore rather an enjoyment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 9 hours ago, Paul Collings said: The Duchy League Knock Out Cup Final has been on the May Bank Holiday Monday for many years now Dave. St Minver v St Dennis at Sticker this season 6.00pm ko In recent years I think the ECPL has also held its Divisional Finals on the Monday. That's what I thought that might clash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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