SWPL - Saturday 29 December 2018

[Dave Deacon]

PREMIER DIVISION

Bodmin Town 2-0 Sticker

Camelford 1-2 Torpoint Athletic

Elburton Villa 2-4 St Austell

Falmouth Town 2-1 Saltash United

Godolphin Atlantic 0-4 Ivybridge Town

Helston Athletic 1-3 Plymouth Argyle

Launceston 1-5 Millbrook

Newquay 0-1 Exmouth Town

Tavistock 1-0 Cullompton Rangers

 

DIVISION ONE EAST

Alphington 2-3 Newton Abbot Spurs

Budleigh Salterton 1-2 Ilfracombe Town

Liverton United 1-2 Brixham AFC

St Martins 5-1 Honiton Town

Teignmouth 1-2 Stoke Gabriel

Torridgeside 0-1 Elmore FC

Waldon Athletic 1-4 Crediton United

 

DIVISION ONE WEST

Dobwalls 1-2 Bude Town

Holsworthy 1-2 Wendron United

Liskeard Athletic 5-0 Bere Alston United

Ludgvan 0-5 St.Blazey

Penzance 3-4 St Dennis

Plymstock United 1-1 Mousehole

Wadebridge Town 0-4 Porthleven

[Martin Cook]

So not going to Newquay today ,but will be interested to see how Town bounce back .They had a hard fought game Saturday against in form Cully. 

Also  the Tavvy v Cully game  will be interesting . Cully really gave it everything Saturday and I wonder if they will have enough against Tavvy. UTT

Enjoy .

[Fanfare]

Falmouth 2-1 Saltash

Ludgvan 0-5 St Blazey

[mikeb]

Improvement Ludgvan

[Martin Eddy]

Good win for  Falmouth 

[paul pearce]

How come unless B. Gross remarks on Bodmin games we don't get updates scorers etc. We can get all get to the games. Is there no one from Bodmin FC interested enough to post something?

[Graham Martin]

Another Bude win.

Yay.😁😁😁

[Marcus Grose]

9 minutes ago, paul pearce said:

How come unless B. Gross remarks on Bodmin games we don't get updates scorers etc. We can get all get to the games. Is there no one from Bodmin FC interested enough to post something?

Bill couldn't make it today and my twaitter skills are u/s Paul.

[paul pearce]

Thanks I know he would if he was around. It was a dig at the club. 

[100%cornish]

Watched Newquay this afternoon vs Exmouth ,would of gone and watched the G but my son was down from LONDON and wanted to take his girlfriend to show off our lovely coast .Ok onto the match Newquay got off to a real good start and had severel long range shots but never troubled Rob POWELL in the Exmouth goal ,in the 2nd half Exmouth really dominated the match and went deservedly in front ,Newquay had a few chances but nothing really troubled the Exmouth goal if Jose Perez had been playing they may of got something out of the game but they really didnt look like scoring .I thought Ace HIGH woul score but Harry Downing had a Ace in his pocket all game .Newquay played well but couldnt break down the impressive Exmouth defence my man of the match today for Newquay Ash Bradshaw and for Exmouth no7 Aaran Denny he covered every blade of grass .I also thought the ref and his assitants had fine games unlike the ref who was in charge on boxing day .Hard luck Newquay well done Exmouth you deserved your 1-0 win 

[Quiet Man]

What a game at Bickland Park this afternoon. Town went one up in the first half and could have scored more before half time, but wasted several chances. It was a game where you thought that one goal was never going to be enough to secure a win, and so it proved. 

After Saltash had a player sent off for a second yellow card,  Town kept pressing forward in search of a second goal,  which eventually came from Jack Bowyer after the Ashes keeper blocked a dead cert from Marcello Jones. Into stoppage time it looked like this would be the final score,  but the visitors pulled a goal back. Town held out to secure a win but man of the match must go yo the Saltash keeper who pulled off a string of saves to keep the score down. But for his heroics and also some woeful shooting it could have perhaps been double figures for Falmouth,  but in the end it was good to get 3 points. 

For the neutral,  it was a great game of football but for the home supporters it was quite nerve racking. That's what makes it a great game.

[Uwdi Krugg]

Had the opportunity to get a game in for the first time in ages.

Plumped for the Division 1 West big one. Wadebridge 0 Porthleven 4.

Remake of The Good, The Bad & The Ugly.

Extremely young Referee and 22 very opinionated noisy footballers. Visions of a boy scout in Tombstone (no disrespect intended, the lad did well to hold things together for someone so inexperienced, some of the players certainly tried to unsettle him).

Could have ended up a Rugby score. 0-4 was a little harsh on The Bridgers, reckon Porthleven deserved the victory but there wasn't a massive gulf performance wise.

Love the raised vantage points at Bodieve Park. Decent programme too.

 

 

[Harry P]

32 minutes ago, Quiet Man said:

What a game at Bickland Park this afternoon. Town went one up in the first half and could have scored more before half time, but wasted several chances. It was a game where you thought that one goal was never going to be enough to secure a win, and so it proved. 

After Saltash had a player sent off for a second yellow card,  Town kept pressing forward in search of a second goal,  which eventually came from Jack Bowyer after the Ashes keeper blocked a dead cert from Marcello Jones. Into stoppage time it looked like this would be the final score,  but the visitors pulled a goal back. Town held out to secure a win but man of the match must go yo the Saltash keeper who pulled off a string of saves to keep the score down. But for his heroics and also some woeful shooting it could have perhaps been double figures for Falmouth,  but in the end it was good to get 3 points. 

For the neutral,  it was a great game of football but for the home supporters it was quite nerve racking. That's what makes it a great game.

Agreed, value for money at bickland again !👍

[mattelot]

23 minutes ago, Harry P said:

Agreed, value for money at bickland again !👍

Well worth 6£ .thought the slightly different  line up ,ie some players not in their normal positions worked well .jack bowyer worked his socks off all game and eventually  got what proved to be the winning goal .Admittedly  we were playing against 10 men for 2 thirds of the game ,shame on the saltash player who got sent off ,you let your team down and then by the sound of it tried to take the changing room door off its hinges .credit also to the ashes keeper who kept them in the game with outstanding saves .Also thought the 3 officials handled the game pretty well . Hopefully town have got through the rough patch and we can look forward to 2019 with optomism 

[Mike Odgers]

Yes Nigel lets hope Town have weathered the storm with injuries and departures as it was the first win in seven league outings.

Good for Jack to be the club's leading scorer now with 17 goals (ahead of Jordan on 16).

Next Saturday village club Polperro (ECPL Prem) come to Town in the Senior Cup for a first ever meeting

[Rayvon]

• Nice to see the Bickland Boys talking about the game for a change and not how good the groundsman is. Good way to end the year and best of luck in the search for a new striker Nige. Another Sammy Leonce or even an Andy Waddell would be good. What memories 

[beacon]

15 hours ago, paul pearce said:

Thanks I know he would if he was around. It was a dig at the club. 

Have to agree surely a club of Bodmin”s stature could do a lot lot more they have team sheet every game and know the facts on every game but are very backward/ lazy in updating any social media outlet..no pre match publicity ever now,no match reports,poorly updated website.so much more could be done but unfortunately an old fashioned attitude at club in promoting itself ..

[mattelot]

22 minutes ago, Rayvon said:

• Nice to see the Bickland Boys talking about the game for a change and not how good the groundsman is. Good way to end the year and best of luck in the search for a new striker Nige. Another Sammy Leonce or even an Andy Waddell would be good. What memories 

Or a rappo !!! 👍

[BIG AL]

4 minutes ago, mattelot said:

Or a rappo !!! 👍

Or the famous Jordan Annear!

[leedsunited]

31 minutes ago, Rayvon said:

• Nice to see the Bickland Boys talking about the game for a change and not how good the groundsman is. Good way to end the year and best of luck in the search for a new striker Nige. Another Sammy Leonce or even an Andy Waddell would be good. What memories 

Those two would have a Field Day in this standard Rayvon, what fine footballer's they both were

[Martin Eddy]

I expect it’s a lack of volunteers to make the reports,it’s the same at most clubs

 

[BIG AL]

17 minutes ago, beacon said:

Have to agree surely a club of Bodmin”s stature could do a lot lot more they have team sheet every game and know the facts on every game but are very backward/ lazy in updating any social media outlet..no pre match publicity ever now,no match reports,poorly updated website.so much more could be done but unfortunately an old fashioned attitude at club in promoting itself ..

But that will not make any difference to the results though. This is still a team that can easily gain high finishing positions in the league every season, history proves that.

[TheolderIgetthebetterIwas]

4 minutes ago, BIG AL said:

But that will not make any difference to the results though. This is still a team that can easily gain high finishing positions in the league every season, history proves that.

History is history. Football is all about the present.

[scousemouse]

14 hours ago, mattelot said:

Well worth 6£ .thought the slightly different  line up ,ie some players not in their normal positions worked well .jack bowyer worked his socks off all game and eventually  got what proved to be the winning goal .Admittedly  we were playing against 10 men for 2 thirds of the game ,shame on the saltash player who got sent off ,you let your team down and then by the sound of it tried to take the changing room door off its hinges .credit also to the ashes keeper who kept them in the game with outstanding saves .Also thought the 3 officials handled the game pretty well . Hopefully town have got through the rough patch and we can look forward to 2019 with optomism 

So who was the saltash player sent off? By the sound of it, his behaviour afterwards was deplorable also. 

[Marcus Grose]

36 minutes ago, scousemouse said:

So who was the saltash player sent off? By the sound of it, his behaviour afterwards was deplorable also. 

Callum O’Brien 

[We Two]

4 hours ago, beacon said:

Have to agree surely a club of Bodmin”s stature could do a lot lot more they have team sheet every game and know the facts on every game but are very backward/ lazy in updating any social media outlet..no pre match publicity ever now,no match reports,poorly updated website.so much more could be done but unfortunately an old fashioned attitude at club in promoting itself ..

If you want a report on the Bodmin game, go to the Sticker F.C. website where you will find what is one of the most up to date club websites in the league.
They always post a report on their games, at times on the matchday something that others would avoid if they were going through the season that they are experiencing.
If your team has a fixture with them, you will have a good chance of seeing a report on their website.       With regard to club websites in general, some have not been updated in several years, and others appear to have never been used.
If what has been previously posted on this forum by Leeds United ("it's what is in the trophy cabinet that counts" ) is a reflection of Bodmin Football clubs attitude to spectators,  don't expect any updates any time soon.

[John Mead]

6 hours ago, beacon said:

Have to agree surely a club of Bodmin”s stature could do a lot lot more they have team sheet every game and know the facts on every game but are very backward/ lazy in updating any social media outlet..no pre match publicity ever now,no match reports,poorly updated website.so much more could be done but unfortunately an old fashioned attitude at club in promoting itself ..

The problem is finding volunteers to carry out such tasks. Sticker are a great example of how things can be but they are in the fortunate position of having a fairly large, dedicated team of Committee Members. Many clubs have to rely upon two or three equally dedicated individuals to do everything; they deserve praise rather than criticism!!

[S Abbo]

Sticker is a fantastic small village club...they are proud of what they got. It is quite something they have got too..

Winning swpl west the other year was such an achievement and they will cherish for years im sure. 

I wish them well for the future....keep re building. Good times will come again one day im sure.

[leedsunited]

58 minutes ago, John Mead said:

The problem is finding volunteers to carry out such tasks. Sticker are a great example of how things can be but they are in the fortunate position of having a fairly large, dedicated team of Committee Members. Many clubs have to rely upon two or three equally dedicated individuals to do everything; they deserve praise rather than criticism!!

Well said John, another fine example of an 'Old Skool' football person. What's your thoughts on the new league format John? Hoping Penzance qualify to join, a fine 'old' club possibly under achieving in terms of club size & support/facilities. Much like St.Blazey. 

[We Two]

1 hour ago, John Mead said:

The problem is finding volunteers to carry out such tasks. Sticker are a great example of how things can be but they are in the fortunate position of having a fairly large, dedicated team of Committee Members. Many clubs have to rely upon two or three equally dedicated individuals to do everything; they deserve praise rather than criticism!! 

If Sticker are fortunate to have such a large dedicated team running their show, then they have set an example for others to follow.
What we have found is that when we visit Sticker,we feel as if we are welcome there. and not just a source of income, a feeling not uncommon with others we have spoken to on a match day.
Regarding criticism, and we do recognise the work done by the few, if stating a fact is criticism so be it, but facts are what we will stick to.
The post referred to in our post was made on this forum, some websites have not been updated in years, some appear to have never been used, and our post was in response to Beacon who was looking for a match report for the Bodmin-Sticker match.
Perhaps a definition of acceptable facts and what is seen as criticism is needed.

[John Mead]

2 hours ago, We Two said:

If Sticker are fortunate to have such a large dedicated team running their show, then they have set an example for others to follow.
What we have found is that when we visit Sticker, we feel as if we are welcome there. and not just a source of income, a feeling not uncommon with others we have spoken to on a match day.
Regarding criticism, and we do recognise the work done by the few if stating a fact is criticism so be it, but facts are what we will stick to.
The post referred to in our post was made on this forum, some websites have not been updated in years, some appear to have never been used, and our post was in response to Beacon who was looking for a match report for the Bodmin-Sticker match.
Perhaps a definition of acceptable facts and what is seen as criticism is needed.

I was merely explaining a possible reason for the lack of PR in some Clubs. For example, if there's no one within a Club who knows how to update a website, it won't get updated! It's quite a bit more complicated than it might seem. Almost without exception, Clubs are desperately in need of more volunteers who are willing and able to help "steer the ship"; committees are full of the older generation, iswith no-one to replace them!

3 hours ago, leedsunited said:

Well said John, another fine example of an 'Old Skool' football person. What's your thoughts on the new league format John? Hoping Penzance qualify to join, a fine 'old' club possibly under achieving in terms of club size & support/facilities. Much like St.Blazey. 

Only time will tell Leeds. Step 6 leagues should work well; it'll be good to return to the days of yore if Penzance make it! Groundworks to do and little money available but I'm confident it will get done in time. Having a pro-Rugby Club in the town, hoovering up all the sponsorship and advertising makes it more difficult; can't wait for the new Stadium and their move to Truro!

[Paul]

Ludgvan 0v5 St Blazey

http://www.stblazeyafc.co.uk/fixture/ludgvan-v-st-blazey-2/

Match report and highlights from our trip to Ludgvan yesterday. 

[cornishrambler]

14 hours ago, beacon said:

Have to agree surely a club of Bodmin”s stature could do a lot lot more they have team sheet every game and know the facts on every game but are very backward/ lazy in updating any social media outlet..no pre match publicity ever now,no match reports,poorly updated website.so much more could be done but unfortunately an old fashioned attitude at club in promoting itself ..

Have to agree on the old fashioned attitude. Unfortunately Bodmin is a club that is run by a select few who dont want to change the way things are run, i have heard other volunteers have found time at Bodmin difficult because of this from speaking to club officials and fans. The club unfotunately is stuck in its ways.

[We Two]

We feel it's most unlikely that no one in a club that represents any large Cornish town, is capable of putting a match report on a website.
Putting a report on a website is no different or more complicated than posting on this forum and plenty of club supporters take advantage of that situation, once the simple access procedure is followed ( a password ) it couldn't be more straight forward.
Sticker have a sign in their clubhouse that says " a one shop one pub village " but their pitch is surrounded by advertising hoardings that if that is correct ,must be sponsored by people  outside the village.
A little bit of a sad reflection on the so called big boys when they allow their connection with their supporters to be set an example by a tiny village interloper.
As with any business, a conection with your customer is essential for your eventual success, which is achieved by hard work and not as a right based on past history, as many of the high street shops are now finding out..

[Ian Pethick]

11 hours ago, cornishrambler said:

Have to agree on the old fashioned attitude. Unfortunately Bodmin is a club that is run by a select few who dont want to change the way things are run, i have heard other volunteers have found time at Bodmin difficult because of this from speaking to club officials and fans. The club unfotunately is stuck in its ways.

Plenty on this forum about dwindling attendances and the struggle to volunteers. Perhaps, in this era of social media and lack of local newspaper coverage, the poor on line presence of many clubs has been a contributory factory. Keeping fans informed of player comings and goings, injuries and suspensions, line ups and match reports are a must these days and something that is quite straightforward to do. Too often there seems to be a small circle at many clubs who like to keep infornation to themselves, probably a contributory factor to so many half stories and made up stuff appearing on this forum.Could pick many clubs out, but Bodmin (especially for a club of their stature and record of success) are one of the main culprits.

To quote the late EK Brown, President of Liskeard Athletic in his 1991 book, 100 Years Of Football In Liskeard, "Public relations play a large part in life today. Supporters want to know when players leave or join a club, facts should not be left to rumour or speculation. "

[BIG AL]

10 minutes ago, Way Of The Park said:

Plenty on this forum about dwindling attendances and the struggle to volunteers. Perhaps, in this era of social media and lack of local newspaper coverage, the poor on line presence of many clubs has been a contributory factory. Keeping fans informed of player comings and goings, injuries and suspensions, line ups and match reports are a must these days and something that is quite straightforward to do. Too often there seems to be a small circle at many clubs who like to keep infornation to themselves, probably a contributory factor to so many half stories and made up stuff appearing on this forum.Could pick many clubs out, but Bodmin (especially for a club of their stature and record of success) are one of the main culprits.

To quote the late EK Brown, President of Liskeard Athletic in his 1991 book, 100 Years Of Football In Liskeard, "Public relations play a large part in life today. Supporters want to know when players leave or join a club, facts should not be left to rumour or speculation. "

Falmouth is also a prime example of this.

[TheolderIgetthebetterIwas]

1 hour ago, BIG AL said:

Falmouth is also a prime example of this.

And happier new year to you Al!

[We Two]

1 hour ago, Way Of The Park said:

Plenty on this forum about dwindling attendances and the struggle to volunteers. Perhaps, in this era of social media and lack of local newspaper coverage, the poor on line presence of many clubs has been a contributory factory. Keeping fans informed of player comings and goings, injuries and suspensions, line ups and match reports are a must these days and something that is quite straightforward to do. Too often there seems to be a small circle at many clubs who like to keep infornation to themselves, probably a contributory factor to so many half stories and made up stuff appearing on this forum.Could pick many clubs out, but Bodmin (especially for a club of their stature and record of success) are one of the main culprits.

To quote the late EK Brown, President of Liskeard Athletic in his 1991 book, 100 Years Of Football In Liskeard, "Public relations play a large part in life today. Supporters want to know when players leave or join a club, facts should not be left to rumour or speculation. "

Well said Way Of The Park, it's good to know that our veiws are shared by others.
No club of whatever past stature in the history books, has the divine right to success, it takes hard work and the realisation that even that doesn't guarantee an immediate return.   
If there is no contact with your customers / supporters, how can you expect them to help you if they are left to feel that they are on the perifery of their club.
Could be a few pleasant surprises in store for those who lower their sights a bit, and make it known to their fans, that they would be welcomed into the running of their club.

[iand]

22 hours ago, Paul said:

Ludgvan 0v5 St Blazey

http://www.stblazeyafc.co.uk/fixture/ludgvan-v-st-blazey-2/

Match report and highlights from our trip to Ludgvan yesterday. 

Superb report as always. Match well controlled by a very good ref. Best referee I've seen all season. Anyone know who he was?

[bighairydave]

7 minutes ago, Iand said:

Superb report as always. Match well controlled by a very good ref. Best referee I've seen all season. Anyone know who he was?

Mike Glanville 

[Paul]

44 minutes ago, Iand said:

Superb report as always. Match well controlled by a very good ref. Best referee I've seen all season. Anyone know who he was?

Thank you. Several of us said on the day how well the game was referred. Let the game flow. No nonsence. Let the players get on with it. 

[Ronaldo]

13 hours ago, bighairydave said:

Mike Glanville 

I’ve seen him ref quite a few times and he just goes about his game with not having to show his authority needlessly and players I think like the guy which is the key to being a top ref .

[skinner]

On 30/12/2018 at 12:05, scousemouse said:

So who was the saltash player sent off? By the sound of it, his behaviour afterwards was deplorable also. 

Penryn on sat will he be available

[mattelot]

26 minutes ago, skinner said:

Penryn on sat will he be available

If penryn play their best football there could be an upset .

[hedgerow]

1 hour ago, skinner said:

Penryn on sat will he be available

Suspension starts 7 days from the date of the offence 

[cornishrambler]

On 31/12/2018 at 12:26, Way Of The Park said:

Plenty on this forum about dwindling attendances and the struggle to volunteers. Perhaps, in this era of social media and lack of local newspaper coverage, the poor on line presence of many clubs has been a contributory factory. Keeping fans informed of player comings and goings, injuries and suspensions, line ups and match reports are a must these days and something that is quite straightforward to do. Too often there seems to be a small circle at many clubs who like to keep infornation to themselves, probably a contributory factor to so many half stories and made up stuff appearing on this forum.Could pick many clubs out, but Bodmin (especially for a club of their stature and record of success) are one of the main culprits.

To quote the late EK Brown, President of Liskeard Athletic in his 1991 book, 100 Years Of Football In Liskeard, "Public relations play a large part in life today. Supporters want to know when players leave or join a club, facts should not be left to rumour or speculation. "

This is one of THE BIGGEST issues at clubs like Bodmin. Its almost like they believe they have a divine right to success and fans turning up every week. 

[TheolderIgetthebetterIwas]

1 hour ago, cornishrambler said:

This is one of THE BIGGEST issues at clubs like Bodmin. Its almost like they believe they have a divine right to success and fans turning up every week. 

Nope. They have bought success like all top clubs.

Money and hard work put the cups in the cabinet.

A fan base does not bother them, as intimated by some posts on here.

[We Two]

1 hour ago, TheolderIgetthebetterIwas said:

Money and hard work put the cups in the cabinet.

Are you saying the money's run out and subsequently the players, if this is the case and supporters don't count, who were the beneficiaries of their past success ?
A bit self indulgent if purely for a the self satisfaction of a few.

[SCFC]

11 minutes ago, We Two said:

Are you saying the money's run out and subsequently the players, if this is the case and supporters don't count, who were the beneficiaries of their past success ?
A bit self indulgent if purely for a the self satisfaction of a few.

im afraid in this day and age, players will go where the money is (i know there are some exceptions)... money dries up at one place, and they move onto the next. No one benefits in the long term surely?

[TheolderIgetthebetterIwas]

14 minutes ago, We Two said:

Are you saying the money's run out and subsequently the players, if this is the case and supporters don't count, who were the beneficiaries of their past success ?
A bit self indulgent if purely for a the self satisfaction of a few.

It does look like the money has dried up a bit, and the players go with the money.

Yes, self indulgent if some of the posts on here are correct.