Enjoy the Gafferβs reflections, our match highlights, Rappo’s report, our match day gallery and all Social Media coverage from our disappointing top of the table defeat at home versus new league leaders Bude Town.
The Gaffer’s Reflections
A game where we were really short of our levels. Sometimes it just doesnβt happen.
I think you have to credit Bude who showed great desire, to go along with some decent football.Β The better side won on the day for sure.
What is important now is how we react in the coming games.
Weβve been really good following setbacks this season so far, letβs hope that continues
Match Highlights
Rappo’s Report
WADEBRIDGE Β (0) Β 0
BUDE TOWN Β (1) Β 1 Β Β Β Bello 44β
ATT Β 107
After last nights shock result at Blazey, both teams went into this 2nd v 3rd clash knowing a win would take them above the current leaders to the top of the league.
The hosts started the brighter winning a couple of free kicks on the edge of the area with captain Tom Strike in the 8h minute and Matt Lloyd in the 14th both having their well struck efforts turned around the same post by visiting keeper Liam Hill.
Home keeper Rob Rosevear made a fine low save to his right from Billy Hopcroft in the 21st minute, and repeated the act on the half hour this time to his left.
Charlie Willis got in on the right but blasted a volley straight at Hill from 15 yards.
Bude forced a few corners that were dealt with well by the hosts before Jack Rapsey glided past a couple defenders down the right before clipping an inch perfect ball to the far post but the in form in front of goal Jacob Smale already on 7 goals for the season uncharacteristically volleyed over the bar from 5 yards.
As if to make the golden chance even worse Bude scored right on half time 3 minutes later with their next attack when Tornado Bello wriggled free on the right to shoot across Rosevear from 10 yards to end Robs fine record of not conceding a league goal for 594 minutes.
Bude started the 2nd half on the front foot and Bello miskicked in front of goal 8 yards out after a cross from the right from the impressive Josh Baxter overlapping all afternoon from right back. Fine last ditch blocks and clearances from Tom Harris and Cory Sargent in the home back line prevented further opportunities for the visitors.
A cross from the right on 65 minutes saw Hopcroft flick the ball wide of the far post. Wadebridge boss Paul Rowe utilised all his bench trying to spark his team into life but without the promptings of the injured Chris Reski the Bridgers failed to create a meaningful chance all 2nd half and didnβt have a shot on target to test Hill.
A great last ditch challenge from Tom McLachlan prevented Bello from adding to his tally before Morgan Vallejo did try a shot from just outside the area which curled wide of the target.
Muhammad Mahmoud headed wide when well placed from a corner and as Wadebridge threw players forward Bello broke to play in Ryan White but Rosevear from sharp off his line to block.
Budes time wasting tactics and constant moaning at the ref was nearly as annoying as several players dropping with fake cramp in the last 10 or 15 minutes but it did the trick for them of killing the game and taking away the 3 points from a game that never really lived up to the billing on the day in the swirling wind.
If I had to pick a man of the match today I would go for Budes Baxter, great defending to keep Smale fairly quiet and got forward to add to their attacks out wide whenever possible.
After the weekends results it certainly makes the league table interesting reading, you could probably throw a blanket over the top 6 with a third of the season played. Early favourites Blazey and Liskeard are not surprisingly up there, with surprise packages Bude and Mullion exceeding all expectations, along with Wendron and Wadebridge who both had a disappointing day but have already shown enough to suggest theyβll be right in the mix, add the likes of St.Austell and Newquay to that and who knows with Dane at Bodmin now, I think weβve still got a pretty exciting season to look forward to in the South West Peninsula League West.
Good to see Steve and Smokey there watching, shame he picked today to watch the Bridgers!
Matchday Gallery (courtesy of Rachel Rapsey)
Matchday Squads

And this is how we lineup vs @TheBridger1894
β Bude FC (@BudeFc) October 1, 2022
Baga Mariko returning from suspension in place of @wesley_pugh and @Mason_Tape coming in for @jd108511.
Come on the boys π@swpleague @swsportsnews @markarenh pic.twitter.com/XTfZCF8LD3
Match Coverage on Social Media
A selection of Social Media coverage from the match.
Premier West Fixtures Today
β SOUTH WEST PENINSULA FOOTBALL LEAGUE LTD (@swpleague) October 1, 2022
3pm Kick Offs - Except Wadebridge
Callington Town v Sticker
Camelford v Penzance
Mullion v Newquay
St Austell v Liskeard Athletic
St Dennis v Godolphin Atlantic
Wadebridge Town v Bude Town (2.30)
Wendron United v Bodmin Town@swsportsnews
Itβs #MatchDay as we welcome The #Seasiders 4 an early ko #wadebridge #utbb
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
π Home to @BudeFc
π @swpleague
π Saturday 01/10/22
π Bodieve Park, PL27 6EA
π 2:30pm
πͺ Β£6 Adults, Β£4 Concessions, Under 16s Free
π Β£2@swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze pic.twitter.com/5ZOaVtfQrb
MATCH DAY πππ
β Bude FC (@BudeFc) October 1, 2022
2:30 KO
BODEIVE, WADEBRIDGE
Big one for us today and one we are looking forward to! 3 points for either side will take them top of the league! See you later @TheBridger1894 πβ½οΈ@swsportsnews @markarenh @swpleague #cornishfootball #bude #wadebridge
Check out the Gaffer @rower71's thoughts as we welcome the players, staff and supporters of @BudeFc to Bodieve Park this afternoon #utbb #wadebridge @swpleague @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze https://t.co/Hwu6AgNpZC
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
The lads are out warming up for todayβs match against @TheBridger1894 at a sunny Bodeive Park @swsportsnews @swpleague @markarenh pic.twitter.com/fuCPTCd0GR
β Bude FC (@BudeFc) October 1, 2022
Massive happy birthday wishes to striker β¦@Rappo1017β© today #bridgerodtheday #utbb #wadebridge pic.twitter.com/XiULM3xs8D
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
Lineup for our game today in @swpleague at home v @BudeFc #utbb #wadebridge @swpleague @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze pic.twitter.com/91CcbKDms9
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
And this is how we lineup vs @TheBridger1894
β Bude FC (@BudeFc) October 1, 2022
Baga Mariko returning from suspension in place of @wesley_pugh and @Mason_Tape coming in for @jd108511.
Come on the boys π@swpleague @swsportsnews @markarenh pic.twitter.com/XTfZCF8LD3
Join us and watch this match between 1st Team & β¦@BudeFcβ© , simply click and watch: https://t.co/dAVcvRNZqz#utbb #wadebridge @swpleague @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball β¦@evolezeβ©
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
Itβs all kicked off here at Bodieve Park in @swpleague v @BudeFc #utbb #wadebridge @swpleague @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze pic.twitter.com/CRZu0kE5rD
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
Half an hour gone here at Bodieve Park and still all square 0v0 @BudeFc in @swpleague #utbb #wadebridge @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze pic.twitter.com/7Ntpk31IGj
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
GOAAAAAAAAL 45β
β Bude FC (@BudeFc) October 1, 2022
Tornado Bello
Fully deserved for the boys who have been knocking on the door all game. Lovely ball over the top to Billy Hopcroft who checks the ball back to tornado who beats his man and finishes with aplomb@swsportsnews @swpleague @markarenh
Right on half time @BudeFc take the lead through Bello in @swpleague #utbb #wadebridge @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
Half time at Bodieve Park v @BudeFc in @swpleague #utbb #wadebridge @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze pic.twitter.com/Rb89xUE1Cw
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
HALF TIME@TheBridger1894 0-1 @BudeFc
β Bude FC (@BudeFc) October 1, 2022
Bude slightly edging it and deservedly took the lead just before half time. But a very closely contested game and plenty of work to do in the second half.@swpleague @swsportsnews @markarenh
An evenly matched 1st 45 at Bodieve Park until Tornado Bello put @BudeFc 1-0 up against @TheBridger1894 right before half time to to leapfrog them to the top of the @swpleague West as it stands. Big 2nd half ahead. pic.twitter.com/Vi8Kz9nlEQ
β Cornwall Sports Media (@sportscornwall) October 1, 2022
Sub on the hour as Tom Shepherd replaces @Rappo1017 in @swpleague #utbb #wadebridge @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
Sub: @morganvallejo10 on for @Ross_Beare01 @swpleague #utbb #wadebridge @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
Sub: Tom Mclachlan on for Cory Sargent @swpleague #utbb #wadebridge @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
Sub: @Sammellor_ for Jacob Smale @swpleague #utbb #wadebridge @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
Final sub: Jack Carron for Charlie Willis @swpleague #utbb #wadebridge @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
Stoppage in play as Luke potter is down for the 16th time today. Still 1-0 to bude. @swsportsnews @swpleague @markarenh pic.twitter.com/mzjGlRNHiN
β Bude FC (@BudeFc) October 1, 2022
Full time at Bodieve Park and itβs good luck to @BudeFc for rest of their season @swpleague #utbb #wadebridge @swsportsnews @sportscornwall @Cornishfootball @evoleze pic.twitter.com/ZNyt7KiV7Z
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022
Full time @TheBridger1894 0-1 @BudeFc
β Bude FC (@BudeFc) October 1, 2022
+3 π
UN-REAL shift from the lads who deserved every bit of those 3 points. Every player in the squad put in a shift and takes us to top of the league!@swpleague @swsportsnews @markarenh
And at full time it remains @TheBridger1894 0-1 @BudeFc which means the visitors go top of the @swpleague West table.
β Cornwall Sports Media (@sportscornwall) October 1, 2022
@TheBridger1894 0 @BudeFc 1 Bude go topβ¦.@swpleague @swsportsnews #bude #cornishfootball #wadebridge @ThePostSeries pic.twitter.com/yGiXvQYASG
β Mark H (@markarenh) October 1, 2022
A 45th minute Tornado Bello goal took @BudeFc to the top of the @swpleague West today with a 1-0 victory at @TheBridger1894
β Cornwall Sports Media (@sportscornwall) October 1, 2022
Check out our photo gallery with all the action.
πΈ Colin Bradbury / Cornwall Sports Mediahttps://t.co/nFruBrl1WS
Massive happy birthday wishes to Club Legend and overall Mr Wadebridge Barry Cudmore. Thank you so much for everything you do Barry #bridgeroftheday π»πβ½οΈβ€οΈ pic.twitter.com/hPRS9o5OUJ
β Wadebridge Town FC (@TheBridger1894) October 1, 2022