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THE "PEACOCKS" UNDER PRESSURE !!
We performed well I'm told against Taunton Town who hail in the Evo-Stik Div 1 South and West. That puts them in stature 2 leagues above us. However, Al Horswill reports we were up for the challenge. A reasonable crowd saw 8 goals and play end to end. Going 2-0 down "Sargent" got one back before the break. They levelled but then we took over. "Hobbo" came on and enjoyed the day with a hat-trick. One of them a pile -driver !!. Shane Kracc made the tally of eight. In my absence I'm told I missed a great game of football. Also a big thank you to my grandson "Jake" who supplied all the images. On a mobile phone, I thought he done well.
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FREE KICK !!

"Brooksie" tries one of his specials, that only he can produce.

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ANDY SARGENT
Who got our first goal in the first half, get's a taste of a "back-skuttler" ??
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DENNIS MASON FINDS HIMSELF BOXED IN !!
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LEE DOEL

Doely ! as always gave 100% effort. Here he is on the chase, and waiting to pounce on a high ball ??

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HAT-TRICK HOBBO !!

Glynn, who came on for us in the second half, looks to the crowd in jubilation after completing the tally of three goals. He was outstanding , and the Taunton defence had no answer for his power. We start now in ernest on Friday, away to Saltash at Kimberly Stadium. 7.30pm. Stay tuned "lidds"

STOKE GABRIEL AWAY

CHRIS WRIGHT
Put us back in front with a brilliant goal.
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STOKE GABRIEL AWAY

3rd Goal
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STOKE GABRIEL AWAY

THE BUILD SO FAR !!

Now the footings are in the block work is well under way. Contractor Gary Doel is well pleased and reports all is on target. Not being able to make Stoke Gabriel prior to being "henpecked",(ha! ha!) my eyes at the game was Al Horswill. He told me the squad played some great football. Taking the lead by Ben Joyce from a penalty. Then they levelled for the break. Chris Wright with a beauty put us back in front. Lee Doel and Matt David completed the score-line. So the squad is beginning to take shape. I think we will be an outfit to be catered for in the new season. Once again I thank Alan for the report on the game. Just for the record ? he has attended more than 653 games, league, cup and friendlies without a break. In my book that is dedication. That will be a record that will stay unchallenged for a long time. Stay tuned.

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GILLINGHAM FRIENDLY

GILLINGHAM TOWN
As always we mark the day at "Bolitho Park". But the side who hail from Western League Div 1, found themselves outclassed in all positions. Two goals in the first 15 mins paved the way for the friendly win. On the score-sheet saw Glynn with 2, Lee Doel , Dennis Mason, Foley and Chris Wright made the tally of six. The new blood at "Parkway" fitted in well. Namely Dennis Mason, and Ben Joyce, who will be added strength up front. Then we have players of quality with the likes of Dann Evans and Matt David who will feature in our defence. This now will be the headache for the managers at the club, who will make the starting line-up on the first game. I'm sure their choice will be spot on. It was a lovely afternoon, but the crowd was somewhat lacking. Sunshine, six goals, one red card and a pint. What could be better. Got to be better than that film on I.T.V. (Where the river bends) good grief, get a life ??
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LEE DOEL
As always gave us a spirited game. Here he is about to deliver the cross that led to our 4th goal.
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2 GOALS FROM "HOBBO"

The visitors from "Dorset" had no answer for "Glynn". Here he brushes aside the challenge with ease. Within the first 15mins he gave us the 2 nil lead.

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MATT DAVID

The defender we acquired from across the "Tamar", fitted in well alongside "John Heveran and Dann Evans.

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OVER THE BAR !!
"Ben" was called upon to tip this effort over the bar in an unorthodox fashion ??.
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lee Bevan

Under a little bit of pressure. But still had an enjoyable run-out.

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PARKWAY KEEPER
"Ben Elphick", the home keeper had little to do against the front runners from "Dorset". Stay tuned "lidds"

GROUND UPDATE

AT LAST !!
All thanks to the powers to be at the club, to finally after many moons of negotiations

we see on the 5th July 2011 the diggers make a start on the new dressing rooms for the club. It all gets better from now ??

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GROUND UPDATE

THE FIRST BLOCK IS LAID !!

The honour to start the project running fell to 84 year old "Charlie Baggott". A well seasoned builder in his time, "Charlie", has been the brains behind the ground as it stands today. Father of club manager "Gez", he is a larger than life character at the club. Here he is laying the foundations watched carefully by main contractor for the build "Gary Doel".

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"Charlie takes the level for the first block"

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SMACK ON "CHARLIE"
After the first block was laid, main contractor on the build "Gary" checks all is level !!
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Happy faces !!
Now that the project is well under way, we can show some happy faces !!
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TRAINING BEGINS

Assistant club manager "Wayne Hillson" (centre) puts the players through the early stages of training.

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NEW BLOOD AT "BOLITHO PARK"
One of the new signings to grace the hallowed turf at "Parkway", will be Dennis Mason". A player of above quality acclaimed from our local rivals "Ivybridge Town".
I feel he will be an added asset to our club. Stay tuned for the new building project at the ground. "Lidds"