Clevedon Red Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 22 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Surprised he was married (if ya get my meaning ) ! She was quite the looker as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fgrsimon Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 9 hours ago, RedRock said: Having lived in South Devon for 35+ years, I think you will find Newton Abbot is very much a Torquay Utd town. Genuinely feel for their supporters as they are amongst the most passionate about their Club as any fans I’ve met. Hope they can find a way back to regain Football League status sooner rather than later. Yeah should have said outside of Torbay really I know NA is not really part of Torbay but it's where the railway diverges and is very close to Torquay. Lets hope that they get a new owner soon but if they get a -10 deduction they could be dragged into the relegation fight with Truro and Taunton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bobbie Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 On 22/02/2024 at 14:23, downendcity said: Listened to Talksport briefly today and they were discussing that Torquay have gone into administration. The journalist they had on was talking about their owner, and he ( the journalist) commented that what fans want from an owner is that they leave the club in a better situation than it was when they took it on. Given all the negativity surrounding SL and recent events, allied to many fans apparently wanting SL to sell the club and make way for a new owner it got me thinking. If SL sold up tomorrow do you think that he would be leaving the club in a better situation than when he became the owner? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 On 22/02/2024 at 14:32, glynriley said: Unquestionably. Better facilities and continued second tier football show that. I think the problem for the Lansdowns is their continued inability to find the right formula. Flip flopping all over the place and getting nowhere fast. He'd leave us in a better place, but it could have been so much better if he'd have stuck to a plan. Their issue is talk about PL ambitions. Our transfer strategy has to improve. Look at who Hull invested in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 13 hours ago, fgrsimon said: Yeah should have said outside of Torbay really I know NA is not really part of Torbay but it's where the railway diverges and is very close to Torquay. Lets hope that they get a new owner soon but if they get a -10 deduction they could be dragged into the relegation fight with Truro and Taunton. It has always baffled me that Taunton Town FC has never risen to a better level. Taunton is a big place with no local rivals and keen on sport as the support for Somerset Cricket Club shows. I used to live there as a kid and still faintly know a small number of people there. Whilst the cricket was a big deal I never had one conversation about TTFC and the only connection was one of my parents' friends had a season ticket as his birthday present each year. Now there is a sleeping giant, albeit a non-league one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 On 22/02/2024 at 20:19, CodeRed said: Gary Johnson has now left the club. It's on their OS. Somebody on here will be a happy man tonight. Probably a fair few Torquay fans too. Part of the problem. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gimme Shelton Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 On 23/02/2024 at 09:49, ralphindevon said: I must have been stood no more than 10 meters from that police van when it went over, also remember the city fans in a boat on the harbour. Sadly I missed the Nolan sisters I can still hear the tremendous crash as the police van went over,I know you shouldn't laugh but 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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22A Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 On 24/02/2024 at 09:35, Eddie Hitler said: It has always baffled me that Taunton Town FC has never risen to a better level. Taunton is a big place with no local rivals Yeovil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 9 minutes ago, 22A said: Yeovil? It's nearly thirty miles driving or 2hrs 16min by train accordng to The Trainline, I lived in Taunton for maybe six years and went to many places but never Yeovil. I have nothing against Yeovil but it's one of those places where it is hard to discern a reason for visiting them, like Ilminster or Chard. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 8 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: It's nearly thirty miles driving or 2hrs 16min by train accordng to The Trainline, I lived in Taunton for maybe six years and went to many places but never Yeovil. I have nothing against Yeovil but it's one of those places where it is hard to discern a reason for visiting them, like Ilminster or Chard. Better bands than Taunton, that's for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 14 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: Better bands than Taunton, that's for sure. I'm not about to take up verbal arms in a Taunton vs Yeovil rivalry given that it is decades since I lived there! I haven't been back for years and wouldn't have a clue about bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Eddie Hitler said: I'm not about to take up verbal arms in a Taunton vs Yeovil rivalry given that it is decades since I lived there! I haven't been back for years and wouldn't have a clue about bands. All I'll say is that 'have the NME ever done a one-page special on the Taunton music scene?' No - I rest my case. These days, Taunton is a soulless dump and Yeovil is a depressing dump. In my opinion. Yeovil's still got a better music/art/nightlife scene though. As long as you avoid its remaining pubs. Edit: Jenny Agutter and both my daughters were born in Taunton though, so that earns it some plus points. Edited February 28 by Red-Robbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted February 28 Report Share Posted February 28 8 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: All I'll say is that 'have the NME ever done a one-page special on the Taunton music scene?' No - I rest my case. These days, Taunton is a soulless dump and Yeovil is a depressing dump. In my opinion. Yeovil's still got a better music/art/nightlife scene though. As long as you avoid its remaining pubs. Edit: Jenny Agutter and both my daughters were born in Taunton though, so that earns it some plus points. And of course Arthur Dent / Bridey actor Simon Jones who went to King's, though Wikipedia doesn't seem to be aware of that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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M.D Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 (edited) More about this Clarke Osborne, who is involved at Torquay and as I have said, closed down many stadiums for housing. On A swindon Motor sports website, he lists this as his bio https://swindonmotorsports.co.uk/team-%26-partners Quote Clarke is Chairman of Gaming International the owners of the Swindon Stadium at Abbeymeads. Not known by many, Clarke has a long history in Speedway and motorsport, including the creation and operation of the most successful Speedway venue of the modern era in Bristol. Clarke has been actively involved in the promotion of speedway in Oxford. Poole, Swindon, Reading, White City and Wembley. He has completed in Hot Rod racing, Karting and Stage Rallying. Now excuse me, and I have been involved in the sport of speedway for over 20 years, but Bristol? I fear the worse for Torquay.. Edited March 11 by M.D 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-price-of-football/id1482886394?i=1000647609481 Interview regarding Torquay Utd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 19 hours ago, M.D said: More about this Clarke Osborne, who is involved at Torquay and as I have said, closed down many stadiums for housing. On A swindon Motor sports website, he lists this as his bio https://swindonmotorsports.co.uk/team-%26-partners Now excuse me, and I have been involved in the sport of speedway for over 20 years, but Bristol? I fear the worse for Torquay.. Bristol was a top speedway team in the 70ss; Phil Crump, Tormod Langli, Neil Boocock etc. Then they had to close; officially due to noise complaints by people living next to the M32. Swindon face housing going up on their track just as happened at Oxford & Reading. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 On 24/02/2024 at 09:35, Eddie Hitler said: It has always baffled me that Taunton Town FC has never risen to a better level. Taunton is a big place with no local rivals and keen on sport as the support for Somerset Cricket Club shows. I used to live there as a kid and still faintly know a small number of people there. Whilst the cricket was a big deal I never had one conversation about TTFC and the only connection was one of my parents' friends had a season ticket as his birthday present each year. Now there is a sleeping giant, albeit a non-league one. Finally playing at the highest level they ever have though. I think it's just not a football town, for whatever reason. Cricket obsessed and a lot of rugby too. There's a lot of City fans in Taunton too tbf. I went to the FA Vase final with Taunton in 1996 and we took about 7k to the old Wembley, so I agree there is some potential there if TTFC sustained themselves consistently at a good level. Realistically though, that's no higher than the National League unless a proper wealthy benefactor came along. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 1 hour ago, Kid in the Riot said: I went to the FA Vase final with Taunton in 1996 and we took about 7k to the old Wembley, so I agree there is some potential there if TTFC sustained themselves consistently at a good level. Realistically though, that's no higher than the National League unless a proper wealthy benefactor came along. Me too. Andy Perrott wasn’t fit, should’ve never played! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 On 23/02/2024 at 10:37, TV Tom said: When I think of Torquay I think of over-turned police-cars, the Nolan sisters and boats !!!! Reasons to be cheerful , 1,,2,3… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 1 hour ago, Major Isewater said: Reasons to be cheerful , 1,,2,3… Harpo, Groucho, Chico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamdon Mart Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 14 hours ago, TV Tom said: Harpo, Groucho, Chico And their sister Onya, who invented the starting pistol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Torquay deducted 10 points and now sit 3 points above the drop. Hopefully they survive the drop to the 7th tier, I think they will, then sort things out for next season 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 On 12/03/2024 at 13:18, 22A said: Bristol was a top speedway team in the 70ss; Phil Crump, Tormod Langli, Neil Boocock etc. Then they had to close; officially due to noise complaints by people living next to the M32. Swindon face housing going up on their track just as happened at Oxford & Reading. Don't forget Steve Gresham, Tommy Leadbitter and Neil Farnish (or nail Varnish, as we called him) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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