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by Fantasia
14 Jun 2016, 22:38
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: A Tommy Northcott special
Replies: 12
Views: 1741

A Tommy Northcott special

I was there too. Fred Jago, the regular stadium announcer, was away so my father was taking his place next to Derrick Brad. At halftime he announced details of the coming cup match and continued " in the event of Spurs holding us to a draw, the replay will be at White Hart Lane . . " I don...
by Fantasia
28 Mar 2016, 09:50
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay United v Eastleigh
Replies: 81
Views: 13968

Torquay United v Eastleigh

I have just spoken to Steve Breed, the pitch has stood up to the rain well. Unless we have very adverse weather conditions in the next couple of hours the game is on.
by Fantasia
23 Mar 2016, 17:16
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Win a ticket to Eastleigh game on Easter Monday
Replies: 30
Views: 2436

Win a ticket to Eastleigh game on Easter Monday

Brilliant idea Louis.
If you draw this please draw again- I have a season ticket so will be there !
by Fantasia
06 Mar 2016, 11:00
Forum: The Plopside
Topic: The European Union: We're out...!!!
Replies: 617
Views: 91738

The European Union: In or Out?

Kate Hooey (Lab), the most sensible member of the House of Commons, is for Brexit.
That is good enough for me.
by Fantasia
08 Feb 2016, 12:39
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Fairhurst Gone
Replies: 76
Views: 8546

Fairhurst Gone

Isn't it possible the club was trying to respect his feelings and give him the privacy they ( and many posters on this site ) felt he deserved?
by Fantasia
06 Feb 2016, 09:46
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: FA Trophy Third Round - game now on 9/2/16
Replies: 131
Views: 24637

FA Trophy Third Round

On another forum, the game is off today, a decision will be taken on Monday morning as to whether it can be played on Tuesday evening.
by Fantasia
31 Jan 2016, 12:29
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Rewind 7 months
Replies: 23
Views: 2988

Rewind 7 months

Some attributes the board has: The willingness to risk losing hard-earned money. The confidence to take decisions to stop the club haemorrhaging money. Increasingly thick skins ( I guess ) to be able to cope with abuse. A love of the club. Since no-one with any better credentials was prepared to do ...
by Fantasia
23 Jan 2016, 09:33
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay v Gateshead
Replies: 69
Views: 13206

Torquay v Gateshead

Report from the club that no inspection is needed, the pitch is ok and the game is on.
by Fantasia
21 Jan 2016, 13:52
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Hancox moment of glory!
Replies: 29
Views: 4295

Hancox moment of glory!

The one I only half remember was a goal FOR us, so not in a lost game, a goal?- kick from the opposition keeper and definitely near the penalty area. Maybe there were two!
by Fantasia
20 Jan 2016, 10:37
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Hancox moment of glory!
Replies: 29
Views: 4295

Hancox moment of glory!

Very vague memory from maybe early 60's of ? Jim Fryatt at the Babbacombe end being hit on the head from a goal kick by the opposition keeper and being unconscious as the goal was scored. Any confirmation/ better details anyone?
by Fantasia
12 Jan 2016, 09:19
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Tuesdays game - OFF
Replies: 32
Views: 4514

Tuesdays game - On/Off?

Pitch inspection at 11.0
by Fantasia
11 Jan 2016, 08:55
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Disgrace Big Time
Replies: 45
Views: 6039

Disgrace Big Time

It has already been announced that the money Truro will be paying will finance drainage work in the summer.
by Fantasia
06 Jan 2016, 18:41
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Can the squad be strengthened enough to save us?
Replies: 134
Views: 21450

Can the squad be strengthened enough to save us?

Well I've got a lucky dip! ! !
by Fantasia
29 Dec 2015, 18:59
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Cheltenham Town v Torquay United
Replies: 76
Views: 11011

Cheltenham Town v Torquay United

Brilliant support at both Chester and Cheltenham and a drummer certainly makes a difference. . . hope you can arrange between you to cover all our remaining games!
by Fantasia
26 Dec 2015, 09:13
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay United v FGR (Boxing day/Jan 1ST) double header match day thread
Replies: 181
Views: 26197

Torquay United v FGR (Boxing day/Jan 1ST) double header match day thread

Pitch inspection passed so a gluey pitch it will be. COYY

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Pitch inspection passed so a gluey pitch it will be. COYY