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by SteveDeckchair
25 Mar 2016, 19:05
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Our Final 9 Games. Can we avoid Relegation.
Replies: 85
Views: 12730

Our Final 9 Games. Can we avoid Relegation.

Hell yes we can beat relegation and i'd say that at this moment in time, it is more than likely. I don't think we should fear anyone we play now. Just look at Braintree beating Cheltenham last week. We shut them out without too much trouble.

It's not a done deal though and we will be punished for complacency. Can't see Nicho allowing that though. Looking forward to the end of the season and the completion of perhaps one of our greatest of great escapes.
by SteveDeckchair
25 Mar 2016, 18:31
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Takeover of the club at an advanced stage
Replies: 219
Views: 36536

Takeover of the club at an advanced stage

I wonder if this could be the board members that resigned shortly after taking over? Someone who knows them told me they were taking a step back as they weren't comfortable with some of the things that were happening at that time. They were apparently still interested in owning the club, just not as part of that set up.

Pure speculation mind you but as nobody seems to be suggesting who it might be, just thought I'd put it out there. The person who told me would have no reason to lie.
by SteveDeckchair
17 Mar 2016, 19:07
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: MOTM - Braintree
Replies: 11
Views: 1348

MOTM - Braintree

Can I still vote in this?

Nathan Smith
Durrell Berry
Raachi
Harrad
Lavercombe
by SteveDeckchair
17 Mar 2016, 13:24
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Takeover of the club at an advanced stage
Replies: 219
Views: 36536

Takeover of the club at an advanced stage

The key figure is the previous financial year (31/05/14) showed c.£1.3m owed to creditors and this now (31/05/15) stands at just £5k! This I presume (the published accounts are not particularly detailed!) is the money pumped in by Thea being written off. The club is indeed now virtually debt free.
by SteveDeckchair
10 Mar 2016, 13:35
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay United v Braintree Tue-8th
Replies: 91
Views: 19031

Torquay United v Braintree Tue-8th

Good result against a side I didn't realise were in the playoffs.

I saw plenty of things to be positive on Tuesday but the biggest thing for me was that we are now competing. I don't think anyone would have been too surprised had we lost that one but it shows how organised we are now that we managed to hold out against a quite lively Braintree side.

It was the first chance for me to have a look at Harrad as well and I must say that I am impressed. Even though the ball didn't quite fall for him or his legs didn't quite get him where he needed to be, he made what I thought were intelligent and positive choices with his runs and lay offs.

I think we will be alright if we keep this performance level up for the rest of the season.
by SteveDeckchair
27 Feb 2016, 20:43
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Can we Get to Wembley?.
Replies: 45
Views: 6156

Can we Get to Wembley?.

Back on topic. No.
by SteveDeckchair
25 Feb 2016, 14:02
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Bognor Replay or no Replay?
Replies: 5
Views: 1201

Bognor Replay or no Replay?

I voted no as a replay back at ours will give us much needed income.

Think of a trophy gate of 1,200 * £10 per person = £12k. Ok, you may drop a few hundred off the rearranged league fixture but it won't be 1,200! We are not in a position to be turning down money of that magnitude. Even 500 people @ £10 will £5k.

That could make the difference when we are trying to sign that player that will take us forward next season. It's a no brainer.
by SteveDeckchair
23 Feb 2016, 22:17
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay United v Welling United
Replies: 64
Views: 13074

Torquay United v Welling United

Damn you Torquay.

Like a psychotic ex, you drive me to despair only to pull me back with the lure of end of season high jinx and dreams of great escapes. You, you utter utter bastard. I love you..........
by SteveDeckchair
23 Feb 2016, 15:02
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Message from Nico...
Replies: 13
Views: 2470

Message from Nico...

I don't think this article particularly thumbs it's nose to TUST at all.

It is the club trying to proactively engage with fans and the more ways they do this, the better. They recognise issues of the past and are looking to understand them and make sure they don't happen again. Assuming all the answers lie within TUST would be folly and the club should be praised for recognising this.
by SteveDeckchair
05 Feb 2016, 00:12
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Design Next Season's Kit
Replies: 102
Views: 13311

Design Next Season's Kit

Ladies and Gentlemen. We have a winner! Great kit LLA.
by SteveDeckchair
28 Jan 2016, 00:08
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Scottish Gulls
Replies: 21
Views: 1978

Scottish Gulls

Flybe do flights to Exeter from Glasgow and Edinburgh. 1 hour flight followed by a 30 min drive and you'll be in Torquay. Beats the hell out of a hellish car / train journey!
by SteveDeckchair
21 Jan 2016, 14:05
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Design Next Season's Kit
Replies: 102
Views: 13311

Design Next Season's Kit

Loving the white shirts with the yellow and blue sash/stripes.

Yellow fading into blue is ok but I wouldn't personally want to wear it.
by SteveDeckchair
16 Jan 2016, 17:21
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay v Wrexham
Replies: 67
Views: 12781

Torquay v Wrexham

It's all about forward momentum and we appear to have some going into the part of the season that could make our break us. Good stuff TUFC and keep doing what you're doing Kevin Nicholson as it appears to be starting to work. Onwards and upwards.
by SteveDeckchair
14 Jan 2016, 13:47
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Turn Around in Club Fortunes
Replies: 5
Views: 1437

Turn Around in Club Fortunes

I'm think we've showed enough potential over the last few games to be quietly confident. With the apparent turnaround in form over the Christmas period and the new faces that have come in, things are setting up nicely for a good end to the season. The fact we've got rid of some of the underachievers without having to pay them off is also a great help.

One thing's for sure, it will be a roller coaster to the end and that is why we all love being supporters of this club. COYY!
by SteveDeckchair
14 Jan 2016, 13:40
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Blissett Signs
Replies: 46
Views: 7541

Blissett Signs

Good signing and will compliment our current roster nicely. Nice to have options to change things around in an area we have been woefully lacking in for a while.

A couple more additions to midfield and we will be there or thereabouts I reckon.