Posts Tagged ‘ squad ’

Beating the big guns more than good fortune

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January 3, 2013

BRISTOL must by now absolutely hate playing at the Mennaye Field. They haven't won a competitive fixture at the ground since September 2004 and just as the Pirates can't seem to win at their place Bristol implode regularly in West Cornwall.Back in May ...
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‘Gangnam’ policemen spotted in Falmouth – VIDEO

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January 2, 2013

Visitors to Events Square in Falmouth could be forgiven for thinking they were on the set of a music video this afternoon when a squad of dancing police officers jigged into sight.
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Bodmin Town can reclaim top spot in Carlsberg South West Peninsula League

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December 15, 2012
Bodmin Town can reclaim top spot in Carlsberg South West Peninsula League

After two fine cup victories, reigning Carlsberg South West Peninsula League champions Bodmin Town can concentrate on reclaiming top spot in the Premier Division.Darren Gilbert's side, fresh from their victories over Downton, in the FA Vase and Ivybrid...
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Dramatic return to Truro City for veteran striker Hayles

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December 14, 2012
Dramatic return to Truro City for veteran striker  Hayles

Veteran striker Barry Hayles has made a dramatic return to Truro City  and has gone straight into the squad for Saturday's crucial home Blue Square Bet South game against Maidenhead Unted. The former Premiership marksman left the club in the summe...
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Argyle look to sell captain Purse

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December 4, 2012

Plymouth Argyle transfer list captain Darren Purse as they look to reinvest his wages in other areas of the squad.
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Lee Hodges is happy to have Martin Jones on board at Truro City

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November 24, 2012
Lee Hodges is happy to have Martin Jones on board at Truro City

Truro City boss Lee Hodges has appointed Martin Jones, from Torpoint, as the successor to Dave Newton, who has retired from the post of assistant manager and coach at the Cornish club.Jones is a well-known figure in Westcountry youth football coaching...
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Lee Hodges to get most out of Truro City’s small squad

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November 17, 2012
Lee Hodges to get most out of Truro City’s small squad

Truro City player-manager Lee Hodges is doing his utmost to get the maximum from his small Blue Square Bet South squad as they prepare for two away matches in four days.The 39-year-old player-manager believes in putting himself in the frame as the City...
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Cornish Pirates trio prepare to take on All Blacks

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November 17, 2012
Cornish Pirates trio prepare   to take on All Blacks

Three Cornish Pirates will start for the RFU Championship XV when they take on the Maori All Blacks today at Castle Park.Scrum-half Gavin Cattle will lead the side, with Pirates prop Alan Paver and open-side flanker Phil Burgess alongside him.Plymo...
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Cornish Pirates trio named in Championship XV to tackle New Zealand Maoris

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November 16, 2012
Cornish Pirates trio named in Championship XV to tackle New Zealand Maoris

The Cornish Pirates have been rewarded for reaching the last two RFU Championship finals with all three of their selected players due to start tomorrow for Championship XV against the touring New Zealand Maoris, writes Dick Straughan. Pirates skipper G...
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Two more tough away tests for Hodges

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November 15, 2012
Two more tough away tests for Hodges

After yet another eventful week in their recent history, Truro City face two long and difficult away trips within the space of four days. City's fully-stretched squad must travel to play Sussex side Eastbourne Borough on Saturday and then Hampshire ...
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Two more tough away tests for Hodges

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November 15, 2012
Two more tough away tests for Hodges

After yet another eventful week in their recent history, Truro City face two long and difficult away trips within the space of four days. City's fully-stretched squad must travel to play Sussex side Eastbourne Borough on Saturday and then Hampshire ...
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Patience the key in Cornish Pirates’ momentum

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November 14, 2012
Patience the key in Cornish Pirates’ momentum

Cornish Pirates head coach Ian Davies has called for continued patience as his new-look squad gathers Championship momentum.The Pirates earned their third win in four games last Sunday by running eight tries past Rotherham Titans at Mennaye Field. They...
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Pirates forced to make changes for Titans visit

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November 9, 2012

Gavin Cattle reclaims the captaincy of the Cornish Pirates for Sunday's important RFU Championship clash with Rotherham Titans at the Mennaye Field (2pm), writes Dick Straughan. The Welsh scrum-half only returned to action at Moseley last weekend ...
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Cornish Pirates forced to make changes for Rotherham Titans visit

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November 9, 2012
Cornish Pirates forced to make changes for Rotherham Titans visit

Gavin Cattle reclaims the captaincy of the Cornish Pirates for Sunday's important RFU Championship clash with Rotherham Titans at the Mennaye Field (2pm), writes Dick Straughan. The Welsh scrum-half only returned to action at Moseley last weekend...
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Truro City try to boost depleted resources

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November 3, 2012
Truro City try to boost depleted resources

If Truro City are to have any hope of staging a remarkable escape act off the bottom of Blue Square Bet South this term, today's home game against Hornchurch is the sort of contest they really need to be winning.Truro are in administration and are so ...
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Truro City players Watkins and Green wanted by rival clubs

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October 30, 2012
Truro City players Watkins and Green wanted by rival clubs

Truro City player-manager Lee Hodges is waiting for news on the fitness of in-demand striker Andy Watkins ahead of tonight's Blue Square Bet South test at Farnborough.The Bath City transfer target scored the opener in last Saturday's 2-1 home defeat...
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Davies positive for Pirates squad

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October 30, 2012

Cornish Pirates boss Ian Davies says there will be ups and downs as his new squad begins to understand one another.
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Lee Hodges to stay on as Truro City manager

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October 29, 2012
Lee Hodges to stay on as Truro City manager

Truro City boss Lee Hodges has ended speculation about his future by confirming today that he is to stay on as the club's manager. The former Plymouth Argyle and Torquay Utd star looked at the end of his tether after Saturday's 2-1 home Blue Squar...
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Elloway calls for patience as Cornish Pirates look to rebuild again under Davies

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October 24, 2012
Elloway calls for patience as Cornish Pirates look to rebuild again under Davies

Rob Elloway is clear what Cornish Pirates need to do this weekend against Leeds to get their Championship campaign back on track after four games without a victory.The Pirates made a promising start to their league season with wins over Jersey and Ply...
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Bomb disposal squad sent to Kennack Sands

Bomb disposal experts are now on their way to Kennack Sands following reports of a second suspicious device.
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Hodges praises Truro City squad

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October 17, 2012

Truro City boss Lee Hodges praises his squad as the club wait to see if they will be saved from liquidation.
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