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Last Seen Profiles
New Record for the league....
Official attendance at Falmouth Town v Penryn Athletic is....
1,171 !
@NonLeagueCrowd
@swsportsnews
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Liskeard Ultras cause consternation with the Bovey Tracey fans by coming out with a chorus of
"Our Trago is better than yours"!
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When people say non league doesn't matter.....
When people say the far South West isn't a football hotbed....
Then watch
@MattFri94
excellent video, feel the passion and next time you want to watch a game, remember football doesn't belong to Sky or the Premiership!
2-1 down in injury time. Your
#FAVase
hopes are fading away into oblivion. You have one more chance left to try and nick a goal and take it to extra time.
And this happens.
ABSOLUTE. SCENES.
@Falmouth_Town
@swpleague
@NonLeagueCrowd
#cornishfootball
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979 games under the league control, 973 played, 6 forfieted, 618 re-arrangements and all done for another season.
BIG Thank You to all 54 clubs, 2.8 k players, match officials & mountain of volunteers.
Efforts truly appreciated.
Enjoy the Summer and lets do it again in August!
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Hugely saddened to hear that Gordon Bennett, formerly of
@Official_BRFC
and
@Only1Argyle
and more recently proprietor of Westward Programmes passed away today after a long illness.
Was always a knowledgeable & generous "football man" who will be greatly missed.
@devon_fa
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A VERY special half time presentation today
Awarding Marcus Scott with a trophy to mark him becoming a Life Vice President of the league
His stroke last season robbed us all of a very valued, hard working and knowledgeable "football man"
Circumstances sad, award very deserved!
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Now, more than ever, LOCAL SPORTS CLUBS, need LOCAL SUPPORT, so Spend your £15 WISELY!
@swsportsnews
@Cornishfootball
@NonLgeProgs
@nonleaguetours
@nonleaguedogs
@NonLeagueCrowd
@TonyIncenzo
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League started on August 3rd, none of knowing after last 2 seasons if it would even finish, now on May 2nd - 652 Games later - All finished!
HUGE THANKS TO ALL - Club Officials, Volunteers, Supporters as well as Players & Managers Etc
Still Cup finals etc, but that's a Wrap!
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Rant Time
We play at Step 6 where...
Referees are trying their best whilst gaining experience
Groundsmen work with limited resources & against the elements
Clubs try to improve facilities & rely on volunteers to provide hospitality
Before posting on social media PLEASE Think!
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The league is desperately saddened to hear that Tracy Banfield has passed away this morning after a long illness, bravely born
Tracy served the league board and both
@AFCSTAUSTELL
and
@StDennisAFC1
as a true servant to the game
Thoughts & prayers with her family at this sad time.
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At tonight's AGM we will be honouring Marcus Scott of
@CullyRangers_FC
making him a Life Member
Marcus served on the board from it's inception as well as being a huge servant of Cullompton &
@devon_fa
He has had a devastating stroke, but we remember & salute the real MARCUS 👏
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League Statement 30th March:
Sponsors
@Kitchenkitltd
&
@WalterCParson
together with the league officers inject £12,000 into the 40 clubs as first help towards keeping clubs alive through this difficult period.
Full statement at:
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Virus prevention is most important BUT Non-league football can't survive behind closed doors, other indoor activities are now allowed, yet local clubs can't have fans which are the lifeblood
Clubs need to know if we can
#LetFansIn
If that's not poss then help needed to survive!
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What a Morning !
1,171 At Falmouth
531 At St Austell
306 At Bodmin
218 At Honiton
142 At Elburton
TBC But around 200 at Okehampton
Football Back-Water ?
Your having a Giraffe !
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Important Announcement
The FA have reprieved
@StDennisAFC1
from relegation due to a vacancy in the national lge system, they are placed back in the 22/23 Premier West constitution
We welcome them back to the fold, and also note our appreciation to FA NLS staff
@jamesdearl
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🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
#Eriksen
Praying for Christian and those working hard to save him
Football never was more important than you know what, clearly demonstrated again today - fight on the pitch is nothing compared to the fight for life.
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Official attendance at Holsworthy v Bude Town a superb season high of 906 !
Reward for the efforts of
@Hafc125
and all connected get tonights Game ON!
@NonLeagueCrowd
@swsportsnews
@TonyIncenzo
@NonLeagueHQ1
@nonleagueshow
@NonLeaguePaper
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Champions!
Torpoint Athletic AFC
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Its nights like this that make it all worthwhile.
Taunton 1-2 Tavistock FT
😁
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Our Secretary (doesn't he look smart & well!)
Was honoured by
@devon_fa
at the County AGM in Barnstaple last week with a Crystal Rose Bowl as a long service award, this coming season is his 30th as competition secretary.
Hugely deserved recognition for Phil H
@swsportsnews
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I'm sure All SWP Supporters are today also
@BrixhamAFC
Supporters!
We wish them the very best of luck away at Step 5
@CorshamTownFC
in the last 16 of The FA Vase
Phil H will be updating from Corsham throughout the game this afternoon
GO FISH !!!
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MAGNIFICENT SEVEN!
Soooo proud to have 7 SWP Premier sides in 2nd Rd Of the FA Vase!
Take a bow :
@FCBodminTown
@ExmouthTown_FC
@Falmouth_Town
@Ivytownfc
@AFCSTAUSTELL
@saltashunited
@tafclambs
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Warning! Lge Twitter account hacked (the idiot left his PC on whilst walking Toby 🤣 ) - Happy Birthday to your League Secretary, and our Dad / Grandad, Philip Hiscox for today, won't say his age but he is our Golden Oldie.
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Today's club of the Day :
@StBlazeyAFC
play at Blaise Park, consistently regarded as one of the best set-ups in Cornwall.
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The FA have announced next year's constitution today
We welcome
@BudeFc
@Bridportfc
@MullionFC
and
@TeignsFC
but tainted that both
@StDennisAFC1
and
@SGTPoliceFC
have been relegated by the FA
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Terrible news coming out of Plymouth tonight.
Thoughts and prayers are with those who are injured and deepest condolences to the family and friends of the fatalities, of which the Police report there are "several".
Special thanks to Health care and Police personal for efforts
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When you need to be reminded that the 'youth of today' are worth investing in and the real power of football exists to do so much good, then spend 60 seconds watching this 10 year old today....
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Full Time
Brixham 2 Raynes Park Vale 0
Superb disciplined display throughout to knock out Step 5 club from London
295 saw Reece Somers & Sean Adderley score to set up a last 16 trip to Corsham or Deal on Feb 11th
Well Done 👏👏👏 Credit to SWP!
@BrixhamAFC
@swsportsnews
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AGM last night confirmed the appointment of Janina Augustynowicz as the League Director with responsibility for Ground Grading matters.
@Toroloco13
formerly of Elburton, had been a Club Director, but steps up and is the 1st female league officer on the "top table"
Welcome Yannie!
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Things you love to see - Floodlights up and working at
@OkeArgyle
Huge well done, many thought they would never comply, but they have proved the doubters wrong!
Top work Okey 👍
@swsportsnews
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Special guest at Axminster Town v Bovey Tracey today, Paul McGrath over from the Emerald Isle to watch his son in action.
Retweet for grassroots
@GaryLineker
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Bored? Nothing to look forward to?
Impatient for the new season?
Diary dates need filling? Plans to be made?
Solution could just be a cheeky release of THE SWP FIXTURES tomorrow (Weds)!
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Impeccable minutes silence ahead of kick off for the crew of The Brixham based trawler, The Joanna C that went down in the English Channel with the devastating loss of life.
@FA
@devon_fa
@thefishmish
@swsportsnews
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The Health of our communities is of the up most importance, we as a league will cease all football activity for as long as restrictions are required.
We urge all to follow the rules, keep elderly volunteers safe and
Stay Home, Protect the NHS & Save Lives
Football will wait!
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IMPORTANT League Statement :
The league have sadly accepted the resignation of
@WeAreGodolphin
who have in affect now disbanded as a club.
Stats & Tables will be updated, but for the moment are thoughts are for all those who have served "The G"
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Call me Sad but just had to share this
@ElmoreAFC
team-sheet from last weekend, I wonder if any other nursery rhymes have ever been as clear on a boring old team-sheet !!!
@Ollie_Bayliss
@TonyIncenzo
@swsportsnews
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June 12th and all 970 fixtures are published on the website.
First in the country, even beat the
@theofficialnl
this year !
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Great news
@SkySports
@SkySportsNews
!
Can't recall the negotiations but we are Proud to have you on board too
Looking forward to seeing which games you are broadcasting and receiving the TV fees 😉
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Confirmed attendance at the Falmouth v Torridgeside
@WalterCParson
Cup tie yesterday was 690.
That is highest in lge this season and highest ever for a lge cup tie.
Crowd boosted by community football club and local RNLI as guests.
@NonLeagueCrowd
@Falmouth_Town
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Hop Total Attendance this weekend
2,986 over 6 games with an average of 497.6 per game
Thanks 2,986 Times 👏
See you all again in 2025 in deepest Cornwall!
@swsportsnews
@NonLeaguePaper
@NonLeagueCrowd
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Announcement!
Despite being postponed the Hoppers who pre booked tickets for the weekend have not asked for refunds and the hop organising committee have decided that
@Honiton_Town_Fc
along with the other 6 host clubs who played will still receive their full share of pre sales.
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Long service award presented to Brian Howard, long serving a suffering stalwart of
@Ivytownfc
Well deserved for his loyal stint during which he has done pretty well every job at Erme Valley
@swsportsnews
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Congratulations to BOTH
@ExmouthTown_FC
and
@tafclambs
on successive promotions from Step 6 through 5 and now Step 4
Also to
@PlymouthPFC
on promotion to Step 3
All three have played not just Step 6, but Step 7 in the
@swpleague
in recent years
#footballfactory
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Sat 4th December- Fancy a bit of a Railway outing?
Exeter 12.37 Train to OKEHAMPTON arrives 13.15, Kick Off 14.15 Okehampton v Brixham, Train back 17.46 (18.26)
1st time since 1972 that anyone could watch Okehampton on a Saturday by train as the line re-opens in November!!!
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New week and more work progressing!
Holes being dug for concrete basis of floodlights and work on extending and converting terrace into seated stand at
@OkeArgyle
Great to see!
@devon_fa
@swsportsnews
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ANNOUNCED !
SWP League Constitutions from The FA for Season 2023/24
@swsportsnews
@Cornishfootball
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Congratulations to St Blazey on winning the Premier West Title tonight
Official Trophy Presentation on Saturday, Home v Wendron United
@StBlazeyAFC
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A very Happy 83rd Birthday to the legend that is Vidal James!
Signed as a player for
@PorthlevenAFC
at aged 15 and 68 years later he is still serving the Gala Parc club
Vidal is without doubt a true character and a man who once you've met, you won't forget!
(Pic
@Packetsport
)
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SWP WEST Opening Weekend
Fri 4/9
Liskeard v Bodmin
Sat 5/9
Callington v Falmouth
Dobwalls v Godolphin
Helston v Wadebridge
Launceston v Mousehole
Penzance v Newquay
Porthleven v Sticker
Saltash v St Blazey
St Austell v Wendron
St Dennis v Camelford
@swsportsnews
@Cornishfootball
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Merry Christmas to All Players, Officials and Supporters of SWP and other local football clubs.
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Stoke Gabriel keeper Josh Organ presented with the Man of the Match award by Cullompton boss Clive Jones
The young keeper made several fine saves, including 3 in quick succession
Credit to
@StokeGabrielAFC
they desperately need some experience, but no lack of effort today
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Games Over, Fun & Socialising begins, the True Spirit of non league football.
@nonleagueshow
@NonLgeProgs
@NonLeaguePaper
⚽️ |
@CullyRangers_FC
2-2
@helstonafc
🍻 |
@CullyRangers_FC
0-5
@helstonafc
Great hospitality - thank you!
#CornishFootball
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ALL Games under the Control of the SWP have been postponed for the next 10 days.
NO Games until at least Monday 23rd March
Full statement at :
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Let's be honest, the vast majority of us will be glad to see the back of 2020 - So raise your glasses, take a deep breath and look forward with renewed Hope as we bring in 2021
From the Officers & Board of the SWP League - A Happy New Year to All Players, Officials & Supporters!
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Just out from a beautiful funeral service for Tracy Banfield this morning.
She had a great send off with people stood down the road as couldn't all get in, 300 plus.
Gone, but will never be forgotten.
RIP Tracy ❤️
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We don't vary from football and our support for local clubs very often - But HAT's OFF To
@ExeterChiefs
- European Champions !
A CREDIT to the sporting life of the South West of England, Well done Chiefs !
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We are all devastated about the passing of our Monarch Queen Elizabeth II
How this will affect matches through the period of national mourning will be related once formal advice from The FA is received
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Under wraps!
Spent all day working on the first draft of the 2020/21 fixtures for both divisions
Sore neck and brain frazzled as no easy task even assuming a September start - indeed hope & pray not a wasted exercise
Typing up and cross checking next but that can wait a day or 2!
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Hour gone and Stoke Gabriel bring on the secret weapon as Roger "The Beast" Bonaparte enters the fray.
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Tavistock: Premier Division Division Champions 2016/17
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From dark to light ! Mayor of Torrington turns on the brand new lights at Torridgeside !
@TSide12
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Golden Boot Winners presented prior to kick off
Curtis Damerell of Torpoint Athletic
Jack Bray Evans of Falmouth Town
@swsportsnews
@Falmouth_Town
@torpointafc
@WalterCParson
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The leagues thoughts & prayers are with
@BathCity_FC
striker Alex Fletcher who is in a serious condition in hospital after an accident at Twerton Park last night.
Pictured below is Alex in happier times playing for Plymouth Argyle Reserves away at Callington Town in the SWP.
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Friday Night's Official attendance from
@Falmouth_Town
v
@WendronUtdAFC
was an incredible 545 !
Highest of the season, and with Covid restricting crowds last year, you have to go back to Dec 2019 for anything higher.
@NonLeagueCrowd
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We Wish Players, Club Volunteers, Match Officials, Sponsors & Supporters all Season's Greetings from the League Officers!
A Special Thanks to those working over the festive season.
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Let their be LIGHTS!
Floodlights on for the first time at Bude Town this afternoon!
Just lux tests etc to certify and all good to go!
@BudeFc
@swsportsnews
@Cornishfootball
@cornwallfa
@CornwallSport
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Last Post before the Big Day - 2020 has been a Challenging year for us all - But the Board hope that All involved with the league can enjoy
A Happy, Safe & Peaceful Christmas
The leagues heartfelt THANKS go to all for their efforts this year, its one that won't be forgotten!
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For what its worth, I have re-arranged all games over the next 10 days, league website now has all the changes, just praying that it was a worthwhile exercise re-scheduling !
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Benevolent Fund makes £1,000 Grant to Lloyd Clark of
@StokeGabrielAFC
after recent leg break.
Fund provides vital help to relieve hardship.
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Now we know its bad!
The "All weather" at Plymouth Marjon is OFF!
Plymouth Marjon v Newton Spurs - OFF
@MarjonPlymouth
@NewtonSpurs
@swsportsnews
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Good luck tomorrow to
@PlymouthPFC
looking to go up to Step 3 and to both
@tafclambs
and
@ExmouthTown_FC
who in first "full season" at Step 5 could both be promoted to Step 4
(Last 2 seasons Covid ended seasons before conclusions)
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Official - SWP League announce copycat Euro 2020 Match Ball delivery for the new season.... In true South Western Style !
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Today's Team of the Day
@PenzanceAFC
also boast the most incredible gatehouse, the 1950's art deco style gate and turnstile block even has a plaque on it, marking the grounds opening by Sir Stanley Rous.
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Chris Sutton thinks Wembleys pitch tonight looked 'non league' - not sure how silly he knows he now looks but 4 examples below of the true dedication of non league volunteers work.
@nonLeaguePaper
@chris_sutton73
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Misconduct charge of utmost seriousness!
Holsworthy half time hospitality gone tooooo far with CORNISH scones served at. DEVON ground
I fear expulsion is the only outcome!!!!!
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For this weekends SWP fixtures & results the Twitter account logo will be replaced with the Ukrainian flag
The citizens of
@Ukraine
should know they are in our thoughts & prayers at this worrying time
Stay safe, keep the faith & know your plight reaches miles from your borders
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The
@premierleague
and
@EFL
start this weekend, we wish the 92 well and appreciate your place in the pecking order.
BUT non league clubs up & down the country are able to have limited fans at games, please support local clubs, stay Covid safe in the open air & watch Sky later!!!
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SWP EAST Fixtures now online at:
Opening Day 5th Sept
Axminster v Dartmth
Bovey T v Crediton
Cullompton v Brixham
Elmore v Elburton
Honiton v Holsworthy
Ilfracombe v Ivybridge
Millbrook v NA Spurs
Sidmouth v Marjon
Tside v Stoke
Torrington v Torpoint
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Credit to Falmouth Town F-Troop as they sang all game and huge kudos as they applauded a jubilant Okehampton team off the pitch at the end of the game
👍👏👍👏👍👏
@Falmouth_Town
@OkeArgyle
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Delighted to receive an email from
@ExmouthTown_FC
today that praised opponents
@CallyTownFC
for their conduct, cleaning of the dressing rooms and generally being good ambassadors of their club yesterday.
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Some reported attendances today!
Newquay v Godolphin 454
St Austell v Sticker 445
Penzance v Mousehole 380
Torpoint v Millbrook 371
Holsworthy v Bude 364
Helston v Falmouth 258
@NonLeagueCrowd
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All SWP clubs are asked to observe a minutes silence or applause (as deemed most appropriate) this weekend.
This is to mark passing of stalwart manager of several clubs & Macron Rep. Trevor Mewton earlier today.
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On behalf of the Officers & Directors may we wish All Players, Match & Club Officials and Supporters a very Happy New Year.
May 2022 be the first in 3 years that the season finishes and Champions & Cup Winners truly Crowned.
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Reliable source tells me FA will be making a statement tomorrow (Weds).
Let's not prejudge it, but hopefully it will be a workable return for spectators that clubs need.
However risk assessment, Covid procedures etc are all going to be needed for it to be safe for all of us.
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Former SWP referee Lee Swabey in the middle this lunchtime on SKY for Port Vale v Bradford City.
Premiership Assistant Referee Simon Long is in the middle at St Austell v Penzance this afternoon as he is home during the international break
@refsupportuk
@swsportsnews
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Well done to
@torpointafc
proggie editor
@FingersTAFC
on being judged 8th best programme nationally!
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Superb Saltash United 3 Cirencester Town 1 Full Time in the FA Cup
Through to 2nd Q Rd on Sat 3/10
Draw due Friday lunchtime.
@swsportsnews
@saltashunited
@cornwallfa
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Latest Covid19 Update:
The FA have confirmed with DCMS that local football is unaffected by the Govt announcements today and we carry on with current restrictions of Max 300, Track & Trace, Covid measures, Risk assessments in place AND FOLLOWED etc.
1/2
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Top Trending !
Trending in 3rd place on twitter in the UK is
#LetFansIn
With clubs investing time & money to restart we need
@DCMS
&
@FA
to give clubs clarity.
Fans in - Clubs survive
No Fans - Clubs will fold
It really is as simple as that!
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We may not be able to pause for a minutes silent reflection ahead of kick off this afternoon, but we must still reflect on the sacrifice of many people-and here in the South West we all know the true cost of conflict
@Soldierscharity
@RAFBF
@RNRMC
@PoppyLegion
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Congratulations to both
@PlymouthPFC
and
@tafclambs
on FA Vase success this weekend, the last two South West based sides in the competition.
The SWP
#springboard
still very much alive!
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Groundsman at Bovey Tracey has certainly made the most of the lovely autumn weather !!!
@OfficialBoveyFC
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Great to publish (with Referees permission) the comments on last night game between Bishops Lydeard and Honiton Town, real please to read & well done to both teams
@_BLAFC_
@Honiton_Town_Fc
@devon_fa
@SomersetFA
@swsportsnews
@FA
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For those asking about
@Falmouth_Town
this is some pics of the unique and remarkable Bickland Park. A throw back cauldron and well worth a visit!
Other gems can also be found in the
@swpleague
but don't tell the FA ground graders 🤫
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IMPORTANT STATEMENT ISSUED
Please Read:
ALL Games under the control of the SWP League are SUSPENDED with immediate effect.
@Cornishfootball
@cornwallfa
@devon_fa
@swsportsnews
@CornwallSport
@bbcdevonsport
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The league board have announced a complete ban on Falmouth Town refering to their supporters as "The F-Troop" the use of the letter F being potentially offensive.
They will now be known as the "W-Troop", W standing for Woke before anyone suggests otherwise.
@Falmouth_Town
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Quite incredibly we now have 5,000 twitter followers. Not bad for a league run by a techno dinosaur !
Thanks to you all for your support.
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