RedRock Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 (edited) A sad day for SW football. Think Gary Johnson stayed in post because they couldn’t afford to sack him. Clearly, we saw peak GJ. He’s sounded a broken man in recent interviews. Best for him and his health to walk away now. Cheers Gary and thanks for our journey. Edited February 22 by RedRock 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacs Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 That’s sad shame, good away day at Torquay (when we use to play them that is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post glynriley Posted February 22 Popular Post Share Posted February 22 6 minutes ago, 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? 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. 23 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 7 minutes ago, 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? Depends. Who knows how he will leave it. Lots of variables to go yet. Taking it that he sells us fairly (which he will I think) then the infrastructure is better than he inherited but for me that’s about it (and I’ve gripes about how he’s done that also). Given the money he’s spent his tenure has been an abject failure on the pitch. Just my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baba Yaga Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I wonder if they have calculated that they have no real chance in playoffs or of relegation so a good opportunity to get points deducted this season and go again next year? Good luck to them though especially whilst GJ is the manager still, went there for a pre season friendly about 12 years ago where looking at an old photo the likes of Ryan Taylor, Martyn Woolford and David James were playing for City. Hope they get back into the FL at some stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 City - yes undoubtedly better. Anyone who disagrees tends to either come down on "we should have been better" or "we don't own the ground", but we do. BCFC Holdings owns the club and the ground in separate subsidiary companies and anyone who still has shares has them in BCFC holdings, so owns part of the ground. Torquay - wasn't this the mob who left Swindon is such a state and then moved on to Torquay in the hope of persuading the council to sell them the leased ground, which they would then have presumably sold for development and then put the club up for sale. The council wasn't so daft after all. I grew up with the three Devon clubs almost always in Division 4 and Yeovil in the Conference but with regular cup runs. It's a shame how far Torquay and Yeovil have fallen. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, mason said: With the new sporting quarter about to rise thats great, but for who? will it put millions more into B.C.F.C ? I'd say, it depends. It could do but the Devil will be in the Detail..Hotel, Car Parking, Events yeah. Other bits? Maybe. Could put one or two other bits under ownership of the club and rent to the Basketball e.g., would have to see what exactly it encompasses and how it is split. Bigger Sports, bigger Group Namimg Rights potential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, 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? Definitely. We are an established Championship team with an excellent stadium and training facilities with multiple revenue streams. Chuck in the planning permission The Bears and the money that has brought to the area I don’t see anyway you can’t say things are better. The yearning for Premier League football before many of us turn our toes up does skew people opinions somewhat. Including me! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Them and Rochdale in trouble. 2 once proud league clubs . Wish both well in their fight to survive . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, 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? Absolutely 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 All the best to Torquay and Rochdale too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, RedRock said: A sad day for SW football. Think Gary Johnson stayed in post because they couldn’t afford to sack him. Clearly, we saw peak GJ. He’s sounded a broken man in recent interviews. Best for him and his health to walk away now. Cheers Gary and thanks for our journey. I heard that about Johnson who I imagine is a wealthy man, and by all accounts a real football man. If true why be part of the reason your club went under? Clearly more to it than that and the owners sound rotten, but if they couldnt afford to sack him in the hopes of turning things around on the pitch then why not walk and give them the chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 minute ago, Natchfever said: I heard that about Johnson who I imagine is a wealthy man, and by all accounts a real football man. If true why be part of the reason your club went under? Clearly more to it than that and the owners sound rotten, but if they couldnt afford to sack him in the hopes of turning things around on the pitch then why not walk and give them the chance? Agree, I’m surprised that considering his age, past health problems and the fact he rarely has a plan b, that after missing out so closely in the playoffs a few years ago that he didn’t quit then. Though Torquay themselves must take some blame for giving him a contract that long that they couldn’t afford if promotion didn’t happen. Really hope they survive this without dropping too much, they still average over 2000 stuck in mid table in the sixth tier, so there’s an appetite for football in the town. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I’ve always had soft spot for Torquay Utd - been to Plainmoor several times over the years and it’s a real shame that the club has fallen so far. It’s financially very tough in the lower leagues especially as the low attendances does not provide much income, no TV income either Because of the league position it’s difficult to recruit decent players and managers - it’s a vicious circle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Anthony Osborne still involved? He has a habit of running sports clubs into the ground and then selling the stadium for housing, he did it with Swindon speedway recently, their stadium is now pretty much Taylor Wimpey houses now.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I'm not the least surprised at TUFC's administration. I had the misfortune of being in the same form as the owner (Clarke Osbourne) at Sodbury Crammer in the 60's. He was a total jerk, an inveterate liar even then, and guess what, his father was on the board of one Bristol Rovers and greyhound stadium, also commercial director. Got his money from his old man after selling Eastville (thereby hangs a tale), gone on to many shady business deals and looks like not finished yet ! 1 minute ago, M.D said: Anthony Osborne still involved? He has a habit of running sports clubs into the ground and then selling the stadium for housing, he did it with Swindon speedway recently, their stadium is now pretty much Taylor Wimpey houses now.. Clarke 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I feel sorry for GJ, a lower league legend Was hoping he’d pull them back up Also, getting Yeovil in the Championship was a unbelievable achievement 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 minute ago, slartibartfast said: Clarke Thats him.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hamdon Mart Posted February 22 Popular Post Share Posted February 22 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Rossi the Robin said: I feel sorry for GJ, a lower league legend Was hoping he’d pull them back up Also, getting Yeovil in the Championship was a unbelievable achievement I saw someone higher up the thread saying that City had GJ at his peak. Given you were 90 minutes from the Premier League and were only beaten by a worldie, you could make a case for that. But at my club, he won us the FA Trophy (we were 3-0 down at Doncaster with an hour gone in that run and won 5-4); took us to the Conference title with one of the most talented, exciting teams the Conference has ever seen breaking records all the way; missed out on the League 2 playoffs on GD in our first season; won the title in our second season and left with most people's blessing to join yourselves. Came back and won promotion via the playoff final to the Championship. Difficult to argue that maybe we had peak GJ. Either way though, very sad that TUFC are on the brink. There but for the grace of God go so many teams these days. Edited February 22 by Hamdon Mart 23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 37 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: I'm not the least surprised at TUFC's administration. I had the misfortune of being in the same form as the owner (Clarke Osbourne) at Sodbury Crammer in the 60's. He was a total jerk, an inveterate liar even then, and guess what, his father was on the board of one Bristol Rovers and greyhound stadium, also commercial director. Got his money from his old man after selling Eastville (thereby hangs a tale), gone on to many shady business deals and looks like not finished yet ! Clarke I used to work with his wife….she was ruthless as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 GJ gone - mutual consent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hxj Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Torquay have not yet entered Administration. However the shareholder has issued a formal notice stating that it has the intention to appoint an Administrator. I have heard that if that happens the club will be unable to meet the remaining fixtures, and will therefore be expelled from the Conference mid-season. Time for someone else to fund the £1 million a year cash deficit of running a Conference club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Must be a place for a father and son double act somewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 7 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Must be a place for a father and son double act somewhere. Pontins??? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 14 minutes ago, Hxj said: Torquay have not yet entered Administration. However the shareholder has issued a formal notice stating that it has the intention to appoint an Administrator. I have heard that if that happens the club will be unable to meet the remaining fixtures, and will therefore be expelled from the Conference mid-season. Time for someone else to fund the £1 million a year cash deficit of running a Conference club. Is that right? Fans I’ve spoken to are expecting a 10 point deduction, leaving them just above the relegation zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hxj Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: Is that right? Which bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, M.D said: Anthony Osborne still involved? He has a habit of running sports clubs into the ground and then selling the stadium for housing, he did it with Swindon speedway recently, their stadium is now pretty much Taylor Wimpey houses now.. Clarke Osborne - that's him , he was involved with the Gas & instrumental in selling Eastville to IKEA, tried it on at Swindon, and has been trying to buy Plainmoor ( it's council owned) so he can use it to " fund a new stadium" yeah right. Apparently he never attended Torquay games. A parasite who sees a club in need of financial help as a way to acquire cheap real estate. 6 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 13 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Clarke Osborne - that's him , he was involved with the Gas & instrumental in selling Eastville to IKEA, tried it on at Swindon, and has been trying to buy Plainmoor ( it's council owned) so he can use it to " fund a new stadium" yeah right. Apparently he never attended Torquay games. A parasite who sees a club in need of financial help as a way to acquire cheap real estate. He has been instrumental in the closing of many speedway/greyhound stadia, all gone for housing. Has fingers in many pies, look at him on companies house to see how many companies he was/is involved in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 minutes ago, M.D said: He has been instrumental in the closing of many speedway/greyhound stadia, all gone for housing. Has fingers in many pies, look at him on companies house to see how many companies he was/is involved in. A total shithouse ! 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.D Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 4 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: A total shithouse ! Currently 72 appointments on CH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natchfever Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 23 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Clarke Osborne - that's him , he was involved with the Gas & instrumental in selling Eastville to IKEA, tried it on at Swindon, and has been trying to buy Plainmoor ( it's council owned) so he can use it to " fund a new stadium" yeah right. Apparently he never attended Torquay games. A parasite who sees a club in need of financial help as a way to acquire cheap real estate. Fit and proper person then doesnt apply in the National Leagues ? Shocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 27 minutes ago, Hxj said: Which bit? That they’ll be unable to fulfill their fixtures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, Clevedon Red said: I used to work with his wife….she was ruthless as well. Surprised he was married (if ya get my meaning ) ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hxj Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 21 minutes ago, ralphindevon said: That they’ll be unable to fulfill their fixtures Somebody has to fund the generously low say £250,000 to get them to the end of the season. The shareholders might, but then why would you threaten administration in the middle of a season and not wait until 31 May? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 16 minutes ago, Hxj said: Somebody has to fund the generously low say £250,000 to get them to the end of the season. The shareholders might, but then why would you threaten administration in the middle of a season and not wait until 31 May? Interesting but difficult times ahead. I’m working on Saturday but might buy a ticket for the match anyway. It really would be grim if they drop even further……or worse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubStixx Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Wish them all the best, including GJ. My favourite city manager. When I think Torquay, I think fog, Leroy Lita and Alex Russell. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Gary Johnson has now left the club. It's on their OS. Somebody on here will be a happy man tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 Always sad to hear of clubs like this in the poop. Hope they can work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, slartibartfast said: Surprised he was married (if ya get my meaning ) ! Are you thinking of Ian Stevens ? He seemed like a nice boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 23 minutes ago, bert tann said: Are you thinking of Ian Stevens ? He seemed like a nice boy. No, I'm deffo talking Mr Osbourne . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, ralphindevon said: Interesting but difficult times ahead. I’m working on Saturday but might buy a ticket for the match anyway. It really would be grim if they drop even further……or worse! Will Exeter (or to a lesser extent ,Plymouth) fans be acting like we would if the same thing was happening to the gash, as I believe there was no love lost between them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 39 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Will Exeter (or to a lesser extent ,Plymouth) fans be acting like we would if the same thing was happening to the gash, as I believe there was no love lost between them ? I did see a post from a Plymouth supporters club asking for fans to attend Torquay matches when possible to offer support. Torquay have fallen so far plus there’s room for more than the two league clubs Devon currently has. As for our situation, same city rivalries are a quite different and you could argue there’s not room for two clubs in the city, so…………. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nest Egg Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 (edited) 58 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Will Exeter (or to a lesser extent ,Plymouth) fans be acting like we would if the same thing was happening to the gash, as I believe there was no love lost between them ? Not to the same extent. The main rivalry is Plymouth and Exeter. I would place Torquay to them in a similar way that Yeovil used to be for us. Close, but not the main rivals and animosity has never really built up. Edited February 22 by The Nest Egg 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, ralphindevon said: I did see a post from a Plymouth supporters club asking for fans to attend Torquay matches when possible to offer support. Torquay have fallen so far plus there’s room for more than the two league clubs Devon currently has. As for our situation, same city rivalries are a quite different and you could argue there’s not room for two clubs in the city, so…………. Yes having lived in Devon for 3 years, no one outside of Torquay has much interest in Torquay! Plymouth v Exeter is a pretty fierce rivalry though. I think Torquay stayed full-time in National League South which would be insane if true. I was at Plainmoor for the infamous Torquay v Bristol City game in 83/84. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespa Red Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) As a boy who was born in Paignton, my first experience of league football was a Torquay game vs Southport in the FA Cup (I think) back in '78 or so. May have been '77 but I do remember it was a birthday party! And then I was an unused substitute 2 seasons on the trot for Oldway in the Beulieu Cup Final at Plainmoor. I think that might be a record. Anyway, I always have a soft spot for Torquay as a club. I did a recent contract with B&NES Council and worked with a guy called Tim who saw them home and away every game. Spent many a happy hour distracting ourselves from work with TUFC v City discussions. Edited February 23 by Vespa Red 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 7 hours ago, fgrsimon said: Yes having lived in Devon for 3 years, no one outside of Torquay has much interest in Torquay! Plymouth v Exeter is a pretty fierce rivalry though. I think Torquay stayed full-time in National League South which would be insane if true. I was at Plainmoor for the infamous Torquay v Bristol City game in 83/84. Yes Torquay and Yeovil are full time and I think Worthing and Maidstone are pretty much full time. Eastbourne were considering it but are third bottom so that’s not going well. I was at that Torquay game too, great memories. In fact Torquay were the first league team I saw whilst on holiday when they played Saturday evenings. I still go at least once a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 I’d bet a chunk of money on Scott Bartlett applying for Torquay job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 13 hours ago, ChubStixx said:. When I think Torquay, I think fog, Leroy Lita and Alex Russell. When I think of Torquay I think of over-turned police-cars, the Nolan sisters and boats !!!! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveybadger Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 10 hours ago, The Nest Egg said: Not to the same extent. The main rivalry is Plymouth and Exeter. I would place Torquay to them in a similar way that Yeovil used to be for us. Close, but not the main rivals and animosity has never really built up. Went to an Exeter Torquay game years ago and the home fans response to Torquay was effectively we don’t care enough to hate you! Defo Argyle Exeter over everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 9 minutes ago, TV Tom said: When I think of Torquay I think of over-turned police-cars, the Nolan sisters and boats !!!! 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TV Tom Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 9 minutes ago, 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 To be fair there was only one sister there but it always brings a smile to my face when I hear ‘I’m in the mood for dancing’ on the radio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Torquay used to play their games on Saturday nights. The reason being people arrive on holiday o a Saturday and might be looking for entertainment and attend the match. That increased he gate receipts. I went a couple of times; there were special busses laid on from Brixham as well as Paignton. Ironically the first game I saw at Plainmoor, they were home to.....Rochdale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 10 hours ago, fgrsimon said: Yes having lived in Devon for 3 years, no one outside of Torquay has much interest in Torquay! Plymouth v Exeter is a pretty fierce rivalry though. I think Torquay stayed full-time in National League South which would be insane if true. I was at Plainmoor for the infamous Torquay v Bristol City game in 83/84. 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. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Louie louie Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Torquays chairman years ago used to be a ventriloquist, he had a great dummy he used to get out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devoncider Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, steveybadger said: Went to an Exeter Torquay game years ago and the home fans response to Torquay was effectively we don’t care enough to hate you! Defo Argyle Exeter over everything. "We only laugh at the Torquay" is what Argyle fans used to sing. I've been to Exeter vs Torquay and Exeter vs Plymouth games and there is simply no comparison. As previous posters have mentioned its like us and yeovil, not much in it. Exeter vs Argyle though... now that is tasty. Must be the second biggest derby in these parts after us against the blue few 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 14 hours ago, slartibartfast said: Will Exeter (or to a lesser extent ,Plymouth) fans be acting like we would if the same thing was happening to the gash, as I believe there was no love lost between them ? 12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 2 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. In the late 60s Torquay had crowds of 10,000 on a lot of occasions in the third tier, went to a lot of there Saturday night gams, they were nearly promoted a couple of times. The big Derby at the time was Torquay v Argyle, Exeter were not in the equation as they spent at least 10 years in the bottom tier. South Devon was very much Torquay you had to reach Totnes,Ashburton Buckfastleigh before Argyle support became prominent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 21 hours ago, CodeRed said: Clarke Osborne - that's him , he was involved with the Gas & instrumental in selling Eastville to IKEA, tried it on at Swindon, and has been trying to buy Plainmoor ( it's council owned) so he can use it to " fund a new stadium" yeah right. Apparently he never attended Torquay games. A parasite who sees a club in need of financial help as a way to acquire cheap real estate. Your post summed up pretty much everything I wanted to say. Gulls fans knew this chancer was running them into the ground. I'm afraid GJ has significantly tarnished his legacy as well by staying on, earning reputedly the biggest managerial salary in National South but grinding out terrible results. I mean, how can a team of full-time professionals (with half decent training facilities as well) manage to lose 0-4 at home to part-time St Albans City? There are said to be some wealthy fans looking to potentially buy the club, without its debts, but the points deduction leaves it 18th and without a win since January 20th and managerless, relegation to the Southern League is entirely possible, which would mean the end of the club as a full-time outfit. Yeovil, by contrast, are quids in bounce back to Tier 5 on their first attempt. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevedon Red Posted February 23 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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