Try as they might - and striker Ryan Richards even attempted an ambitious overhead kick - leaders Saltash United were unable to find a way through Bodmin Town’s defence in Saturday’s Carlsberg South West Peninsula League premier division top of the table clash.

Read Kevin Marriott’s match report in this week’s Cornish Times, on sale from this morning.

Also in this week’s sports pages:

In defence of Derek Adams - the Plymouth Argyle column by Kevin Marriott focuses on the Pilgrims’ draw at Liverpool in the FA Cup

Six of the best as Torpoint Athletic return to form in style against Callington Town

Striker Sam Smith scores six for North Hill in the Duchy League

Liskeard-Looe denied victory by last-kick penalty against Veor at Camborne - report and pictures

Late try not enough to save Saltash from defeat at Pirates Amateurs

Darts: British Legion ladies launch new year in style in Liskeard Area League

Snooker: Liskeard & District League competition results and quarter-final draws

Short mat bowls: A number of players from South East Cornwall qualify for Cornwall Four Wood Pairs finals