JonColenzo Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sportsman10 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 Sounds more like he left for good in his statement. rather than period of being excused for selection? What does that even mean ? He can’t play for anyone else where he lives ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, sportsman10 said: Sounds more like he left for good in his statement. rather than period of being excused for selection? What does that even mean ? He can’t play for anyone else where he lives ? Ha you tell me! Seems to be mixed messages coming out from each party! While he remains on Barnstaple’s players list it goes without saying he cam’t go to another Western League club! So does he return to Penzance? Who knows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yourhavingalaugh Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 There may be some notable exceptions, but it seems that when a young player leaves a professional club, it’s very difficult them to play at a much lower level and reach a standard where professional clubs will start looking at them again. It would appear that obtaining a career/job outside of football is more important at the moment. Followallfootball 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100%cornish Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 My bet he returns and plays for Penzance he has his mates there and would be happier there than miles of travelling up and down the Motorways . Penzance are a fine team and are going in the right direction i think next season they will be up around the top of the table . I would love to see Oscar in the red and white shirt of Newquay he would be just what they needed a centre forward because that is all they are lacking in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 Can think of a step 4 club, based in the far west of Cornwall, that (following the recent departure of a high profile striker) have need of additional options in the forward positions. JonColenzo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Way Of The Park said: Can think of a step 4 club, based in the far west of Cornwall, that (following the recent departure of a high profile striker) have need of additional options in the forward positions. he spoke to almost every club in Cornwall last summer. However it was made so difficult as he still retained the use of an agent back then.(I don’t know if he does still ) and all negotiations were with the agent and not the player himself. Ian Pethick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetsuit Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 Agent ? 😂 Be players in step 6 with agents soon 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, Wetsuit said: Agent ? 😂 Be players in step 6 with agents soon 😂😂😂 Wouldn't mind taking 5% of what some step 6 players are rumoured to be on as "expenses. " Town Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavi Fan Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 53 minutes ago, Way Of The Park said: Can think of a step 4 club, based in the far west of Cornwall, that (following the recent departure of a high profile striker) have need of additional options in the forward positions. Been announced he’s got a job so can’t be them 😉🤣 But agree, think he’ll end up playing there. Had him on loan at Tavistock last season and didn’t set the world alight (nor at Parkway either I think) but fair play to him, seems to have knuckled down and the very obvious talent that was there appears to be coming out. I know a few Barnstaple fans are gutted to have lost him. Seen him a few times this season for Penzance and his confidence seems to have come on leaps and bounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Both Sides of the Tamar Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 3 hours ago, 100%cornish said: My bet he returns and plays for Penzance he has his mates there and would be happier there than miles of travelling up and down the Motorways . Penzance are a fine team and are going in the right direction i think next season they will be up around the top of the table . I would love to see Oscar in the red and white shirt of Newquay he would be just what they needed a centre forward because that is all they are lacking in Another fantasist post from 100% 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, Both Sides of the Tamar said: Another fantasist post from 100% 😉 Nothing wrong with dreaming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman10 Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 Imagine an agent ringing up the manger of Penzance while he tucking into his Sunday roast to say his player available to sign for right price 😂 honestly you think it was April 1st. Players with agents . Honestly Wetsuit and Brianmooreshead 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wetsuit Posted December 10, 2023 Report Share Posted December 10, 2023 There’s a niche in the market there. A SWPL agent 😂 Luke Gibbons and Town Fan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggs60 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Surely Oscar will go back to Penzance and drop in and out as he chooses? If an agent is involved then surely no Western League or SW League club will entertain a conversation and potetnial associated costs. Ian Pethick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Triggs60 said: Surely Oscar will go back to Penzance and drop in and out as he chooses? If an agent is involved then surely no Western League or SW League club will entertain a conversation and potetnial associated costs. Barnstaple took him (agent and all), and it was reported that Falmouth were very keen. Step 5, and above, clubs are always on the hunt for goalscorers. Jeff Chambers and Triggs60 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggs60 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 As they should be. You'd be wary now as on the outside it looks like the boy won't travel so rules out the potential Mousehole tip. Falmouth have gone elsewhere. Helston maybe as they have the cash and could say home games only (ridiculous I know but heard it happen before) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Town Man Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Triggs60 said: As they should be. You'd be wary now as on the outside it looks like the boy won't travel so rules out the potential Mousehole tip. Falmouth have gone elsewhere. Helston maybe as they have the cash and could say home games only (ridiculous I know but heard it happen before) Think the issue could be travelling for training rather than for the matches. To be fair, Barnstaple is a long trip from West Cornwall where presumably he is based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonColenzo Posted December 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Not judging the lad in any way but when choosing who to sign for, you’d surely look at a map and see where Barnstaple is in relation to Falmouth? Unless his work has only now changed? Both Sides of the Tamar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Gibbons Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 I remember being 16/17 (prior to driving) asking my old man if he'd drive me to Holsworthy (I had no real idea how far it was) if I were to sign for them... Fair to say I got a firm no 😂 RAPPO and Brianmooreshead 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Gibbons Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 On 10/12/2023 at 09:56, Dave Deacon said: Ha you tell me! Seems to be mixed messages coming out from each party! While he remains on Barnstaple’s players list it goes without saying he cam’t go to another Western League club! So does he return to Penzance? Who knows! I suppose it depends whether he was contracted or not? I'd assume not due to the games he'd already played for Penzance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 18 hours ago, sportsman10 said: Imagine an agent ringing up the manger of Penzance while he tucking into his Sunday roast to say his player available to sign for right price 😂 honestly you think it was April 1st. Players with agents . Honestly Well I know of at least 4 managers other than myself that spoke to the agent. Was a bit surreal sportsman10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 4 hours ago, L.Gibbons said: I suppose it depends whether he was contracted or not? I'd assume not due to the games he'd already played for Penzance. Plenty of Plymouth based players used to make the journey up to Barnstaple, Bideford, Holsworthy and similar in the 70's and 80's. Roads (and cars) nothing like as good as they are. But yes, Penzance to Barnstaple is a hell of a journey. Luke Gibbons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Odgers Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 Bryan Helley the Falmouth keeper made the journey from Brixham for seven consecutive seasons 1974-81 (almost a 200 mile round trip)-once he was snowed in Falmouth for the weekend. Ian Pethick, RAPPO and Brianmooreshead 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Gibbons Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 17 minutes ago, Mike Odgers said: once he was snowed in Falmouth for the weekend. So he told his wife... mattelot, Dave Deacon, Jeremy Wade and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thomas Allcock Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 2 hours ago, Way Of The Park said: Plenty of Plymouth based players used to make the journey up to Barnstaple, Bideford, Holsworthy and similar in the 70's and 80's. Roads (and cars) nothing like as good as they are. But yes, Penzance to Barnstaple is a hell of a journey. Be ok if you offered a house, BMW and a butler 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman10 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 I don’t think the match day was the issue. He couldn’t do the 2 training sessions a week I believe. Fully understand you can’t have a player not train all week then start on a Saturday. Well unless your Paul McGrath 😀 The Town Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falmouthman Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 St Blazey just put on X or Twitter “Big news coming this week” Coming soon Club update ???? Could he be going there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, sportsman10 said: He couldn’t do the 2 training sessions a week I believe. You have to ask why on earth then did he go there in the first place? If there was an agent did he take a percentage? If so, I think I'd get rid of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Town Man Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 55 minutes ago, Falmouthman said: St Blazey just put on X or Twitter “Big news coming this week” Coming soon Club update ???? Could he be going there Just out of interest, where do St Blazey train? Don't they have a lot of Plymouth -based players? Could still be a lot of travelling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Pethick Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 10 hours ago, Drumming Nutter said: Be ok if you offered a house, BMW and a butler 🤣🤣🤣 Think you've accidentally disclosed what Mousehole offer players...😁 mattelot, Town Fan and John Thomas Allcock 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tavi Fan Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 10 hours ago, Dave Deacon said: You have to ask why on earth then did he go there in the first place? If there was an agent did he take a percentage? If so, I think I'd get rid of him! If Falmouth were interested too then there is only one reason he went to Barnstaple! I think I heard someone mention that he would still train with Penzance but play for Barnstaple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thomas Allcock Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Way Of The Park said: Think you've accidentally disclosed what Mousehole offer players...😁 Damn our secrets out 😉 Buckland Jim, Ian Pethick and Town Fan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 43 minutes ago, Tavi Fan said: I think I heard someone mention that he would still train with Penzance That was the original suggestion but not ideal really for team spirit etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 9 hours ago, Drumming Nutter said: Damn our secrets out 😉 Never a truer word spoken in jest! Town Fan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le boss Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, mattelot said: Never a truer word spoken in jest! Signing for you apparently. Quiet Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted December 12, 2023 Report Share Posted December 12, 2023 1 hour ago, le boss said: Signing for you apparently. Doubt he'd be signing for Helston because he's not from Plymouth. Jeff Chambers, Buckland Jim, MattP and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le boss Posted December 13, 2023 Report Share Posted December 13, 2023 16 hours ago, mattelot said: Doubt he'd be signing for Helston because he's not from Plymouth. Not sure why you’ve replied that way - I am being serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Gibbons Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 The wait is over... Falmouth. Town Fan, mattelot, Tommy Matthews and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Deacon Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 Just now, L.Gibbons said: The wait is over... Falmouth. Phew at last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Gibbons Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 A longer period of excused selection then? mattelot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Chambers Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 Welcome to Falmouth Town Oscar Massey. Great age at just 19, a local lad who lives in Truro. You will love playing for the mighty Ambers. UTMT. Town Fan, Quiet Man, Gary Andrew and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman10 Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 Doesn’t that involve travelling still to play away ? What an odd transfer. Excused a leave of absence apparently from Barnstable to a week later signing for a rival in the same league le boss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Man Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 I would say it's not so much the travelling to away games, but having to make a 200 miles round journey for home games and training. Playing for Falmouth, it's just 11 miles each way for training and home games. Also, a few other players come from just up the road, so a wise and common sense decision in my opinion. Falmouthman, mattelot, Town Fan and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le boss Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 On 12/12/2023 at 22:13, mattelot said: Doubt he'd be signing for Helston because he's not from Plymouth. Well well well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattelot Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 1 minute ago, le boss said: Well well well. Le boss AKA secret agent !!! Town Fan and le boss 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Town Man Posted December 14, 2023 Report Share Posted December 14, 2023 Well done Le Boss! You are the font of all local football knowledge. Surely a regular slot on Rappo & Deac's podcast awaits, discussing the latest transfer gossip! mattelot, RAPPO, le boss and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
le boss Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 9 hours ago, The Town Man said: Well done Le Boss! You are the font of all local football knowledge. Surely a regular slot on Rappo & Deac's podcast awaits, discussing the latest transfer gossip! At least the F Troop already have a selection of entertaining ditties about Massey🤣🤣🤣 RAPPO, Jeremy Wade, mattelot and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckland Jim Posted December 15, 2023 Report Share Posted December 15, 2023 1 hour ago, le boss said: At least the F Troop already have a selection of entertaining ditties about Massey🤣🤣🤣 Steve or Oscar? 😂🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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