Torquay United Fans Forum

Well after years of reading posts on here , but never contributing myself , I feel it's time to vent my feelings on a disappointing but also inevitable season.

A little about my background, 50 last week and been watching United for about 46 years through some massive highs and also some disastrous times. From the good old Mini stand , pop side to the old Babbacombe end standing on the old slippery sleepers and now to the truly stunning Bristows Bench where I sit with my 17 year old fanatical son.

During the open day last year alarm bells began to ring whilst during a conversation with Alan Knill he indicated that finding a striker was a problem and we were probably not about to find a goal scorer for some time. Well after the departure of Howe our priority had to be a goal scorer and as the season panned out my fears were realised and I think it was together with no real quality in midfield the major contribution to our downfall.

About 2 years ago I moved to Basingstoke , but travel down every other week to see United and take my son to the match.as I've said he's 17 but a more fanatical supporter you'll not find and in these days of the money orientated Premiership it makes me proud that all he wants for birthdays or xmas is United merchandise. We have of course a brick on the bench with the words "Real Football" which of course it is, kick and rush, get stuck in,passionate football.

Living up here now there has been plenty of chances to see United locally over the last couple of seasons , Wimbledon, Barnet, Portsmouth and Oxford to name just a few, even driving to Torquay to pick up Josh and driving him back after the game.But every ground I visit I feel so proud to support Torquay United . The yellow army are always there in numbers , always out singing the opposition ,at Portsmouth this season , near 15000 home supporters watched the away end sing the lads to victory and I will always be able to say I was there .

Now to my point .

I have and always will support Torquay United

I will support anyone who pulls on the United Shirt

Whatever league we play in, they are my team , I come from Torquay and am proud of that fact, the colours are in the car , I wear the merchandise most days.

Workmates and everyone I meet whilst I'm in exile know about United , look for their results and most Mondays this season are waiting with their Monday morning banter.

But you know what every time I go to Plainmoor , I still get that feeling of excitement and anticipation I got 10, 20, 30 years ago and I always will, to me the great times, the Wembley trips ,old Trafford and even days to White Hart Lane will stay with me forever,

We have a great club , I'm proud of the ground (no open away end) ,big screen , stunning stand but I'm proud to be a Torquay United fan and wherever I travel people know who we are, whatever league we are in I'll be there and always will.

The staff have alway been helpfull, even received a birthday card signed by all the players last week, which I have to thank Julia in the shop for and I only had to ask to get Josh who is studying Media studies a match day opportunity to help behind the scenes .would you get this from a premiership team?

So I hope that this weekend Plainmoor will be full, cheering on the lads to another victory , as we prepare to plan to come straight back up next year.

We must support the manager and the players all I ask is 100% effort ,passion, and pride in wearing Uniteds colours then I'm sure success will follow
We have fantastic supporters the best away fans ,not the biggest budget, but we will survive to fight another day.

Can't wait for next season when it all starts again, and maybe I can contribute a little more on here .

P.S Just got a call from Dean Edwards to say presentation of 125 shirt will be after match , that cheer josh up, that was his birthday present back in September .lol
"Torquay till I Die"

Well after years of reading posts on here , but never contributing myself , I feel it's time to vent my feelings on a disappointing but also inevitable season.

A little about my background, 50 last week and been watching United for about 46 years through some massive highs and also some disastrous times. From the good old Mini stand , pop side to the old Babbacombe end standing on the old slippery sleepers and now to the truly stunning Bristows Bench where I sit with my 17 year old fanatical son.

During the open day last year alarm bells began to ring whilst during a conversation with Alan Knill he indicated that finding a striker was a problem and we were probably not about to find a goal scorer for some time. Well after the departure of Howe our priority had to be a goal scorer and as the season panned out my fears were realised and I think it was together with no real quality in midfield the major contribution to our downfall.

About 2 years ago I moved to Basingstoke , but travel down every other week to see United and take my son to the match.as I've said he's 17 but a more fanatical supporter you'll not find and in these days of the money orientated Premiership it makes me proud that all he wants for birthdays or xmas is United merchandise. We have of course a brick on the bench with the words "Real Football" which of course it is, kick and rush, get stuck in,passionate football.

Living up here now there has been plenty of chances to see United locally over the last couple of seasons , Wimbledon, Barnet, Portsmouth and Oxford to name just a few, even driving to Torquay to pick up Josh and driving him back after the game.But every ground I visit I feel so proud to support Torquay United . The yellow army are always there in numbers , always out singing the opposition ,at Portsmouth this season , near 15000 home supporters watched the away end sing the lads to victory and I will always be able to say I was there .

Now to my point .

I have and always will support Torquay United

I will support anyone who pulls on the United Shirt

Whatever league we play in, they are my team , I come from Torquay and am proud of that fact, the colours are in the car , I wear the merchandise most days.

Workmates and everyone I meet whilst I'm in exile know about United , look for their results and most Mondays this season are waiting with their Monday morning banter.

But you know what every time I go to Plainmoor , I still get that feeling of excitement and anticipation I got 10, 20, 30 years ago and I always will, to me the great times, the Wembley trips ,old Trafford and even days to White Hart Lane will stay with me forever,

We have a great club , I'm proud of the ground (no open away end) ,big screen , stunning stand but I'm proud to be a Torquay United fan and wherever I travel people know who we are, whatever league we are in I'll be there and always will.

The staff have alway been helpfull, even received a birthday card signed by all the players last week, which I have to thank Julia in the shop for and I only had to ask to get Josh who is studying Media studies a match day opportunity to help behind the scenes .would you get this from a premiership team?

So I hope that this weekend Plainmoor will be full, cheering on the lads to another victory , as we prepare to plan to come straight back up next year.

We must support the manager and the players all I ask is 100% effort ,passion, and pride in wearing Uniteds colours then I'm sure success will follow
We have fantastic supporters the best away fans ,not the biggest budget, but we will survive to fight another day.

Can't wait for next season when it all starts again, and maybe I can contribute a little more on here .

P.S Just got a call from Dean Edwards to say presentation of 125 shirt will be after match , that cheer josh up, that was his birthday present back in September .lol
"Torquay till I Die"