What a memory Andy and Tomogull. I was 13, just, on that Darlo trip. Here is my diary entry for that day 'Woke up in a coach at different intervals in the early hours. Went in motorway cafe. Ate heartily. Arrived in Darlington at quarter to ten. Went to football match. Torquay drew nil nil with them. Great match. Got in coach.
Stopped in Leeds and another motorway cafe. Went to bed eight o'clock Sunday.' on the Sunday I report 'Henry Cooper lost to Cassius Clay in the 6th round last night in Arsenal Stadium. '
Amazing to think mum used to let me go off with a couple of similar aged mates aged 13 to Crewe Darlington etc. No adult. The older fans kept a weather eye on us though. What fun.
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- 16 Apr 2019, 21:10
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: Best Ever Day?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8178
- 16 Apr 2019, 09:35
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: Best Ever Day?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8178
Best Ever Day?
The most exciting and nerve wracking game was the 2-1 away to Carlisle April 2006 and I've been supporting the Gulls since 1962. Never have I more wanted a whistle to sound the end of the game. Can see Kevin and Joeys first half goals now, as clear as day. The second half we couldn't get out of the penalty area let alone our half. It was like the Somme. Anyone there who is on this forum can never forget that day.
- 06 Apr 2019, 19:19
- Forum: Matchday Topics
- Topic: Woking FC v Torquay United 6/4/19
- Replies: 191
- Views: 31545
Woking FC v Torquay United 6/4/19
Was there any crowd trouble then
Sounds if it was not too bad.
Sounds if it was not too bad.
- 06 Apr 2019, 19:15
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: woking
- Replies: 258
- Views: 54792
woking
Yeh I knew that you and him have plenty of banter. Good to see positive and humorous stuff these days. Keep up the good work Dave.
- 06 Apr 2019, 12:47
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: woking
- Replies: 258
- Views: 54792
woking
Thought Southampton Gull was a tad harsh on you there Stefano. After all, we are the sages of this forum. I said Woking would wilt, you said Woking would wobble. Nuff said. ![😆](//cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/twitter/twemoji@latest/assets/svg/1f606.svg)
- 05 Apr 2019, 15:16
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: A plea to TUFC fans at Woking on Saturday
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5197
A plea to TUFC fans at Woking on Saturday
Torquay policemen were at Billericay. Incidentally who is the chap with the aluminium crutches who goes with the chanting fans and waves his crutches around all the time. With such a big crowd he has to be careful.
- 03 Apr 2019, 10:17
- Forum: Matchday Topics
- Topic: Torquay United v Chelmsford City - PP 2/4/19
- Replies: 222
- Views: 34400
Torquay United v Chelmsford City - PP 2/4/19
For the record, we have equalled the number of league goals (83) in season 2007/08. We are close to beating the next highest which was in 1959/60 (84). Jamie Reid is the highest league goal scorer since Robin Stubbs (39) in season 1964/65.
- 02 Apr 2019, 10:17
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: Disabled facilities
- Replies: 42
- Views: 22639
Disabled facilities
Dear All, Just a quick update. In 5 days the £1500 target has been achieved. I have now raised it to £2500 as the time for receiving donations expires on the date of the run, 25th April. I reckon it is 122 times around the pitch for a marathon distance. I am going to do it anti-clockwise. So far have had amazing responses and donations. With a bit of luck may be able to get the away section done in one hit. Thank you for your support. Sam
- 28 Mar 2019, 14:18
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: Disabled facilities
- Replies: 42
- Views: 22639
Disabled facilities
Dear TorquayFans, I am trying to raise more money for the disabled who attend our matches. I have had excellent support from this forum in the past and I am hoping some of you may be interested in the latest effort. The away section still does not have a roof and the toilets are too small to allow a disabled person and their care/helper. It would be good to address these issues. The fundraising can be found here: www.gofundme.com/disabled-facilities-at-torquay-united
The roofs for these areas are portable and can be moved to a new ground if indeed that happens. This is my last marathon. In the summer I will be looking to see whether there is any funding from charities or football bodies to see whether the disabled facilities can be upgraded further. Thank you. Sam
The roofs for these areas are portable and can be moved to a new ground if indeed that happens. This is my last marathon. In the summer I will be looking to see whether there is any funding from charities or football bodies to see whether the disabled facilities can be upgraded further. Thank you. Sam
- 23 Mar 2019, 09:02
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: woking
- Replies: 258
- Views: 54792
woking
Stefano is right. Woking will wilt.
- 13 Mar 2019, 10:40
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: woking
- Replies: 258
- Views: 54792
woking
I agree with Brucie! I think Woking will wilt. Even if they don't and they win the league, we would be in pole position for the play offs. We have got our one rogue home game under Johnstone out of the way with the WSM defeat.
- 11 Feb 2019, 17:39
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: What it was REALLY like to be there (1965 Spurs game)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1425
What it was REALLY like to be there (1965 Spurs game)
I was there against Spurs at the Babbacombe End, aged 11. We were at the front. The fence collapsed and me and Mike Griffiths, my class mate from Tweenaway, ended up on the pitch with all the others. The replay was on my 12th birthday the 13th January. A wasted trip. Because I bunked off school the headmaster (Pinky Thomas) made me and about 40 other kids have detention and write 100 times 'I waste Time and Money'. Talk about rubbing salt in. We were warned if we went to the rearranged match we would be expelled. I was tempted but mum wouldn't let me go. An early lesson on the unfairness and harshness of life being a Torquay United supporter.
- 06 Feb 2019, 13:36
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: woking
- Replies: 258
- Views: 54792
woking
Culmstock Gull is right. Woking are an irrelevance. I have been saying for ages, and put it on BTPIR, that we are going to win this league, we are far too strong and Woking will blow up. The state of the pitch is also an irrelevance. Some our best football has been played on porridge surfaces, both home and away. We are the pro's, we are fitter than these part timers, and such pitches favour us massively. Never have I been so confident that we are going to be Champions. We will win 4-1 on Saturday.
- 04 Jan 2019, 10:39
- Forum: Matchday Topics
- Topic: Truro City v TUFC New Years Day Venue Plainmoor.
- Replies: 120
- Views: 19501
Truro City v TUFC New Years Day Venue Plainmoor.
Yep, shame about Dartmouth YMRC, the football club went and so did the premises. The Seale Arms Dave is also closed. How about Dittisham, the richest club in Devon, what a pitch.
- 31 Dec 2018, 13:01
- Forum: All things Plainmoor
- Topic: Seating issues
- Replies: 202
- Views: 45600
Seating issues
Ha Nickbrod, that's brilliant. Best thing I've seen for ages, funny.