St Cleer vs Holywell Bay/Cubert (Duchy 2)

[PETER HOCKIN]

St Cleer maintained their 100% record in Duchy Division 2, making it eleven wins out of eleven, with a 2-1 victory against nearest rivals Holywell Bay/Cubert.

Saints took the lead on twenty five minutes with a well struck free kick from captain Lee Collins. Holywell Bay came back into the match early in the second half with a strike from Chad Gibson. St Cleer recovered from this set back and took all three points with a well worked team move which resulted in a cool finish from Martin Jackson.

This was a well contested match between two teams who will both surely be in the promotion race at the end of the season.

[Referee]

COME ON PETER, IT'S NOT FAIR, REALLY.

11 OUT OF 11.

I AM GOING TO HAVE A WORD WITH RUSSELL AND SEE IF HE CAN LET SOMEBODY ELSE WIN FOR A CHANGE !!!!!

[PETER HOCKIN]

Maybe its the way forward. Perhaps let referees have a season as a manager and vice versa then maybe they will all learn to appreciate the frustrations that occur on both sides!

[Guest Dermot]

Good point Peter,as an ex player and manager myself it is good to see both sides of the game and it does help with the communication side of Reffing.

I remember back in my playing days in Leicester there was twins,who were both ex players and Refs,in there spare time they were a tag team on the wrestling circuit and their wit and put downs on the pitch to players were fantastic and nobody ever had a moan at them on the pitch or off. ;0) :clapper:

[russhale]

Credit goes to the squad and committee, they prepare well, and have the desire. I am enjoying the challange of managing, complete contrast to being a referee. Each game has been a joy and I am proud of the players.

Russell

[Guest BJs]

Got to say this was the best game I have refereed in the Duchy League, a credit to both teams and also the hospitality shown by St Cleer.

[Julian Chenery]

Congratulations on your 11 out of 11.

Oh, and snap!!

PREMIER DIVISION

St Stephens Borough Played 11 Won 11

[PETER HOCKIN]

Thanks Julian. Likewise, what a great start for Borough. A long way to go I know, but are you looking to progress to ECPL or does playing at Warfelton make that unlikely?

[Julian Chenery]

Certainly East Cornwall is the aim - Warfelton is a no no as far as that is concerned so we are currently looking at other options.

Would be a shame not to be able to take promotion should we earn it on the pitch.

[Referee]

GOOD LUCK TO BOTH TEAMS AND LOOK FORWARD TO REFFING YOU NEXT YEAR WHICHEVER LEAGUE OR DIVISION YOU WILL BE PLAYING IN.

oH, DID I MENTION THAT I'VE WRITTEN A BOOK ??