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Gimpymoo wrote: ↑11 Nov 2022, 10:28 Wishing you the best of luck against Derby.

Me and the kids have got our tickets in the Torquay end.

We live on the Nottingham side of the A52 so for obvious reasons, could not pass up this opportunity to see Derby knocked out of the FA Cup to National league opposition, hope you can go there, throw the formbook out of the windows and make a good go of it and I tip my hat to all of you making the journey midweek.

I went to Dover away midweek with Notts last season and that seemed like a mission and a half.

Great post mate and thanks for the support!
Just to let you know though, we all dont live in Sunny Devon (Unfortunately)

SuperNickyWroe wrote: ↑11 Nov 2022, 12:18 Just to let you know though, we all dont live in Sunny Devon (Unfortunately)

HAHA - Fair play. Does look like you are taking a solid number though.

I heard Derby only opening two stands on the night which could work in Torquay's favour if home turnout is low. Make some noise and see what happens

The magic of the FA cup, anything can happen. Hoping for a great night.

Hats off, you still made it further than Notts did

Evening all safe journey to those coming up tomorrow.... Quick update on the possible crowd has of 17.30 we have sold around 6k for this game plus the numbers you bring. Our number could rise with on the day sales but that will not be by many.

Obviously this is not a glamorous tie for Derby! Only have to look at our crowd against Havant last season, and Hampton this season.

I keep hearing 900, but I expect it’ll be more like 6-700. Long way on a Tuesday night and it’s on the tele too, had we been doing well in the league we’d bring a few more!

We’ve sold our blocks K L and M, whatever that holds

Bit concerned about this game now weathers awful here in Bristol, hopefully Derby’s pitch weather protection is good.

Dave_Pougher wrote: ↑15 Nov 2022, 08:01 Bit concerned about this game now weathers awful here in Bristol, hopefully Derby’s pitch weather protection is good.

Awful here In Derby I live about a mile from the ground rain predicted to stop around 2pm then maybe a few showers during the game.

Game should go ahead no problem the pitch and drainage is up there with the best in the country so should be no issues.

Would have thought so - it's not The Baseball Ground any more for those old enough !

desperado wrote: ↑15 Nov 2022, 10:52 Would have thought so - it's not The Baseball Ground any more for those old enough !

WHAT! I was hoping to have a chat with Brian Clough !

Have to say disappointed with Derby only selling around 6k tonight..thought they were a ‘big’ club? Hopefully we knock them out tonight as they’re clearly not that bothered about either a) Their club or B) The FA Cup.

Wish we’d drawn a bigger club at that level now

Gull1899 wrote: ↑15 Nov 2022, 15:43 Have to say disappointed with Derby only selling around 6k tonight..thought they were a ‘big’ club? Hopefully we knock them out tonight as they’re clearly not that bothered about either a) Their club or B) The FA Cup.

Wish we’d drawn a bigger club at that level now

Think you’re absolutely deluded in thinking there would be a big crowd for this. Would have been different if it wasn’t a replay. We had over 20k against Southport a few seasons ago.

Derby have the highest average attendances in the league, and only 2 Championship clubs have higher gates. For comparison, Sheff Wed had 8k against Morecambe in the first round. You really couldn’t have got a better draw.

Let’s not forget, we are only playing this game because Cashin was wrongly sent off. The sending off changed the game.

Gull1899 wrote: ↑15 Nov 2022, 15:43 Have to say disappointed with Derby only selling around 6k tonight..thought they were a ‘big’ club? Hopefully we knock them out tonight as they’re clearly not that bothered about either a) Their club or B) The FA Cup.

Wish we’d drawn a bigger club at that level now

They are a big club. Its us who are the poor attraction.

Think people are deluded if they thought Derby would get over 10.000 for tonight's game,loads of factors contribute towards that, mainly the fact it's on
tele,Derby have had a load of games lately, people simply cannot afford it,it's bloody expensive,and with no disrespect, Torquay at home isn't a glamorous tie for them is it?,their fans took big numbers to MK on sat and Liverpool mid week,it's not easy to constantly find the cash to attend live games.

To Derby this is like us playing Chippenham at home.

Us vs Chippenham? Sounds good.