FA Trophy

[North Curry House]

The draw for the FA Trophy is tomorrow lunchtime, I hope we get a top National League side. I do not want to be drawn against Plymouth Parkway, Truro or Tiverton - all of whom, would fancy their chances against us.

[JimNichol'sdog]

I think any team of whatever ability would be confident of beating the current Torquay United first team.

[standupsitdown]

With promotion not a prospect I hope we make an effort in the Trophy. If Hornchurch can win it so can we.

[DB57]

With promotion not a prospect I hope we make an effort in the Trophy. If Hornchurch can win it so can we.

I admire your confidence

[United62]

Away to Tonbridge Angels!

The only possible draw I DID NOT WANT!

My home-town team against my adopted 2nd Team (ST holder at Longmead for quite a few seasons since moving up to Kent in the 90s).

Hope they're doing half-and-half scarfs for this one!

[DB57]

Away to Tonbridge Angels!

The only possible draw I DID NOT WANT!

My home-town team against my adopted 2nd Team (ST holder at Longmead for quite a few seasons since moving up to Kent in the 90s).

Hope they're doing half-and-half scarfs for this one!

Well, whatever the result, you’re guaranteed an interest in the next round.

[Nick Potkins]

Away to Tonbridge Angels!

The only possible draw I DID NOT WANT!

My home-town team against my adopted 2nd Team (ST holder at Longmead for quite a few seasons since moving up to Kent in the 90s).

Hope they're doing half-and-half scarfs for this one!

With your inside knowledge can you please keep us updated on match details and ticket information. Thanks

[fred]

With your inside knowledge can you please keep us updated on match details and ticket information. Thanks

Looks quite a small ground. Can I park nearby? Will there be segregation as most NLS clubs didn't bother a few years ago!

[United62]

As yet, no mention if it's going to be an all-ticket match. The Angels play local rivals Maidstone on Boxing Day and that is all-ticket and segregated so I'm guessing the board at Longmead will look at this game in the same way (not the local rivals bit, but being a big game with a larger-than-usual away contingent).

Yep, it's a small ground, capacity is c.3,000 with approx 760 seats. There is ample parking right outside the ground in a free car park. If that's full, then there is plenty of street parking nearby.

Once the info re tickets is published on the Angels' website, I'll update on here.

https://www.tonbridgeangels.co.uk/

[United62]

Well, whatever the result, you’re guaranteed an interest in the next round.

Very true DB57! ... it'll be a strange one after watching the Angels beat the Gulls (Canvey Island variety) 1-0 in the FA Trophy on Saturday and then watching the Angels play the Gulls (the Riviera variety) in the FA Trophy on the 18th.

[United62]

Online tickets have gone on sale for this game.

https://www.tonbridgeangels.co.uk/buy-tickets

No mention as to whether it's all-ticket or segregated so I'm guessing the Longmead board are hoping that the Yellow Army are a well-behaved bunch!

Of course we are!

[Nick Potkins]

Got my ticket, COYY.

[United62]

Was at Longmead last night to watch a bore-fest 0-0 v St Albans.

There was no mention of the Torquay game being segregated or all-ticket. If it's the usual, then it'll be pay on the day (cash/card or pre-purchased ticket) and stand/sit where you like.

There's a club bar (all welcome - well it usually is depending on the visitors) and also a large marquee behind the North Stand which is normally open for a bevvy or two on match days.

If it's going to be a large crowd (and there's no reason why it wouldn't be) then I would suggest that anyone attending arrive a bit earlier than normal as the seats are (usually) first come first served and the only covered terracing is behind both goals... other than that, if you're a short-arse like me, you'll need to bring an orange crate as well as your club rattle and yellow/blue jokers hat... and a brolly.

[fred]

I sent an E mail to Tonbridge asking if segregation was planned before getting my tickets. Very polite e mail back stating they are a friendly and welcoming club and they only segregate fans on police advice. Our game will have no segregation but the Maidstone one a week or so later will!!

[grockle]

I sent an E mail to Tonbridge asking if segregation was planned before getting my tickets. Very polite e mail back stating they are a friendly and welcoming club and they only segregate fans on police advice. Our game will have no segregation but the Maidstone one a week or so later will!!

Considering that when we visited Maidstone, the local police advice was for segregation, this seems a strange decision, but not unwelcome.