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by wivelgull
23 Sep 2010, 11:25
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Present whereabouts of David Graham
Replies: 24
Views: 6884

Present whereabouts of David Graham

Older contributors might be interested to know that David Graham has returned to Sheffield F.C. (First Divison of the Evo-Stik League). Before going further it is useful to understand that the Evo-Stik League is, in fact, the Northern Premier League and their First Division is what we would call the Second Division. On Tuesday in the Preliminary Round of the President's Cup Sheffield FC were defeated at home 3-5 in front of an attendance of 99. David Graham scored Sheffield's opening goal in the eleventh minute.
by wivelgull
19 Sep 2010, 20:06
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay vs Macclesfield Match Thread
Replies: 187
Views: 26519

Re: Torquay vs Macclesfield Match Thread

A home win, I think. So:

Torquay United (2) 4
Macclesfield Town (0) 0

Unfortunately not an attendance to match the result: 2,299
by wivelgull
12 Sep 2010, 11:02
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Stevenage vs Torquay - 18th September
Replies: 142
Views: 18613

Re: Stevenage vs Torquay - 18th September

Soon we're going to get a solid thumping, and this may very well be the time.

Stevenage (3) 5
Torquay United (0) 0

Att: 2299
by wivelgull
12 Sep 2010, 10:59
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: Attendances
Replies: 59
Views: 7116

Re: Attendances

If you stand on the Pop. side it will become clear immediately what the problem is: the people there are either under 18 or over 60 - there's hardly anything in between. Whether this is true in other areas of the ground, I can't say, never (in 47 years of going to Plainmoor) have i ever visited another area. Those aged between 18-60 leave Torquay, those coming in don't like football or don't/won't support United. Consequently if attendances are to increase significantly, it's the 18-60 age group that need to be targeted.
by wivelgull
12 Sep 2010, 10:49
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay Utd v Accrington 11/09/10
Replies: 135
Views: 22943

Re: Accrington game

Some information for yesterdays absentees:
Although we were promised rain, the afternoon turned out to be sunny and warm, with a touch of humidity. Leaving Wiveliscombe, I was filled with a sense of optimism which was unfortunately to be cruelly dashed by ten to five.
It was a dismal, depressing performance by United. Yes, the Accrington defence had clearly been given certain instructions (to park a bus in front of their goal), but a forward of any reasonable quality could easily have penetrated that defence. Unfortunately that sort of forward we do not possess.
One of the silliest Pop. side rumours was going the rounds as we gathered from two o'clock onwards: Benyon was in prison! The ridiculous rumour (begun by the usual suspect) stated that four United players had been involved in a harbourside brawl in the early hours. It was all nonsense of course....but Benyon was not on the pitch, nor on the bench, so (initially at least) some credence was given to the rumour. We certainly needed him. Throughout the match we continually lost possession, failed to make any incisive attacking moves, and generally played like a Conference side. All Buckle's spluttering later could not conceal a dire outing. To find ourselves back at the top of the league was, let's say, astonishing. However, we won't be there for long with performances like this.

My 5-star awards;
Bevan **** (solid)
Nicholson *** (o.k., but some crosses were overhit and he was beaten for pace at times)
Robertson *** and a half (solid)
Branston **** (My MoM)
Ellis **** (good, consistent)
Wroe ** and a half (given to bollocking others of he makes a mistake himself)
Stevens ** (ineffectual)
Mansell *** (ok)
Carlisle ** and a half (not back to form yet)
Zebroski *** (ok, but not very effective)
Gritton * and a half (won some headers, but back to Chesterfield please)

Subs
O'Kane *** (ok)
Macklin *** (looked promising at times)
Kee ** (a big disappointment so far)
by wivelgull
11 Sep 2010, 10:05
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay Utd v Accrington 11/09/10
Replies: 135
Views: 22943

Re: Accrington game

But there's snow in Newton Abbot.
by wivelgull
11 Sep 2010, 10:04
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay Utd v Accrington 11/09/10
Replies: 135
Views: 22943

Re: Accrington game

It's sunny in Wiveliscombe!
by wivelgull
07 Sep 2010, 16:41
Forum: All things Plainmoor
Topic: who's got the best TUFC avatar
Replies: 33
Views: 6131

Re: who's got the best TUFC avatar

This is by far the best.
by wivelgull
06 Sep 2010, 07:38
Forum: Matchday Topics
Topic: Torquay Utd v Accrington 11/09/10
Replies: 135
Views: 22943

Re: Accrington game

Torquay United (1) 3
Accrington Stanley (0) 0

Att: 3,522.

I'm feeling optimistic. I just hope there aren't any drums.
by wivelgull
05 Sep 2010, 17:19
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Welcome back
Replies: 87
Views: 12097

Re: Welcome back

I am pleased to return to this board.