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by happytorq
11 Mar 2024, 17:27
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay United v Dartford. Saturday 9th March 2024.
Replies: 79
Views: 11918

Torquay United v Dartford. Saturday 9th March 2024.

The energy and confidence early 2nd half, was refreshing for all to see, after to be fair a lacklustre first half. Many good performers and hopefully the beginning of a run of the form we will need to sneak into playoffs. Good to see Leroy, Southend away one of our clubs greatest days. Except the p...
by happytorq
09 Mar 2024, 15:08
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Points deduction
Replies: 62
Views: 11456

Points deduction

I really don't get the sudden decision to go the administration route. Why not just put the club up for sale without the added risk to the football club? Could be two things. Or both; Osborne didn't want to put any more money in. Doing the notice of intent for administration allows him to say "...
by happytorq
09 Mar 2024, 02:49
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Points deduction
Replies: 62
Views: 11456

Points deduction

Ironic Gateman though that we are being penalised yet again because of the actions of these ‘fly me to moon’ rocket clubs. We get beaten time and again by these type of teams with their swelled budget and now because of their reckless actions lo and behold we find ourselves losing out once again. Y...
by happytorq
07 Mar 2024, 21:55
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: New Revenue ideas?
Replies: 82
Views: 9964

New Revenue ideas?

Biggest thing we can do to increase revenue is to get more people through the turnstile. Easiest way for that is for the team to start winning again. A little more quality on the playing staff would pay for itself and more. The players are out there, some may only want to be part time and we would ...
by happytorq
07 Mar 2024, 21:12
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: New Revenue ideas?
Replies: 82
Views: 9964

New Revenue ideas?

Having been left somewhat red-faced by Bristol Gull and his seemingly endless ideas for new revenue, I thought I'd better put my thinking cap on. So today I emailed an American billionaire, because if Wrexham can do it why can't we? This person fits the criteria perfectly, being a very nice person ...
by happytorq
07 Mar 2024, 14:43
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Osborne gone!
Replies: 249
Views: 28008

Osborne gone!

I've got to agree with the past few fans who've posted on here, CO isn't a hero nor is he some sort of saviour, I won't believe it, I'm not in denial, he's probably done this gesture simply because he was never going to realistically see this money again, for tax reasons, or something else, it woul...
by happytorq
06 Mar 2024, 19:57
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Ghost tickets
Replies: 3
Views: 518

Ghost tickets

I'm not sure. I always felt they should use the number of people who actually go through the turnstiles - that being the *attendance* - but I know some teams/leagues like to count the number of tickets sold...presumably because it makes seem more impressive. Those numbers would then include ST holde...
by happytorq
06 Mar 2024, 19:16
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Ghost tickets
Replies: 3
Views: 518

Ghost tickets

Yellow6 wrote: 06 Mar 2024, 18:34 Anyone buying or know anyone else who is buying 'ghost' tickets for the Dartford and remaining home fixtures. Seemed to be quite a few for the last home game.
I'm part of one such group who bought tickets for the weymouth game and are doing so again for Dartford.
by happytorq
04 Mar 2024, 15:59
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Osborne gone!
Replies: 249
Views: 28008

Osborne gone!

Best idea is to only give cash to Club, once new buyer is in place. I would not give it to TUFC now in case undesirables like Osborne or Edwards get their hands on it....and I would not give it to the.TUST as I believe they would keep cash to fight for control of the club. That is why Weymouth, as ...
by happytorq
01 Mar 2024, 15:20
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Dillon De Silva
Replies: 44
Views: 10192

Dillon De Silva

He might be a good lad (i've never met him) but I don't think he ever improved the side which, considering how bad we've been in the past 18 months, is quite something. He can run very fast, and he's a trier (both of which are valuable) but he consistently failed to have much in the way of an end pr...
by happytorq
01 Mar 2024, 14:56
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: The way forward without a new stadium?
Replies: 10
Views: 1253

The way forward without a new stadium?

I should add, that I think in the long term, a fan-based model is probably the best way forward. But we're miles away from that right now, and so we'll need an owner who make an effort to move us towards some sort of sustainability in the meantime. If they could also get us into League 2 at the same...
by happytorq
01 Mar 2024, 14:46
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: The way forward without a new stadium?
Replies: 10
Views: 1253

The way forward without a new stadium?

Subscription service, the fans pay a set amount per month into the club. The number stands at around 5000, if they pay £10 a month that's £600,000 a year income, if it's £20 a month............ Not sure what number we could get to, but a 1000 paying £20 a month could give us a decent income. Centre...