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In the News (Wed 23 Dec 09)

  
  Torquay United F.C. - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
United played in the Third Division South, and their first match on 27th August 1927 was against Exeter City at Plainmoor.
At the end of the 1984/85 season Torquay United finished bottom of Division Four and had to apply for re-election to stay in the Football League for the first time since their inaugural year in the league, 1927-28, luckily they were re-elected.
David Webb came to Plainmoor in 1984 and prompted a few cosmetic changes to the terracing.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Torquay_United   (3865 words)

  
 Internet Football Ground Guide - Fans Review, Plainmoor, Torquay United FC
Although it was still early in the morning and the majority of the near sell-out crowd were yet to converge on the ground, I got the feeling that the pace of life around the ground - and the town itself - is very laid back and friendly.
Plainmoor was originally scheduled as my final destination in completing the 92 but ongoing construction work at numerous other grounds saw me re-think my plans.
Plainmoor is a wonderful setting and the long drive was worth it.
dspace.dial.pipex.com /town/park/yfh45/torqrev1.htm   (1071 words)

  
 TLG - About the Ground! - Plainmoor
The site at Plainmoor, which is in fact located within a stones throw of the seafront in the beautiful little village suburb of Babbacombe, was purchased by the Council from the Cary Estate for a healthy sum of £5,000.
That figure was set to avoid Plainmoor falling within the remits of the Saefty at Sports Grounds Act, which, after the Bradford fire, it was thought might be extended to apply to all grounds with a capacity of 5,000 or more.
In the same year United began the upgrade of Plainmoor with, at the cost of £890,000, the Club constructed a new, single-tier seated stand at the Ellacombe End.
www.southendunited-mad.co.uk /news/loadfeat.asp?cid=EDW6&id=130743   (649 words)

  
 Cardiff City  news 02/12/00
Plainmoor has never been a happy hunting ground for City.
With upto 1,500 City fans going to Plainmoor today it will be a brilliant atmosphere.
Now you could argue that City's never won at Plainmoor as they've only ever gone there when the club was a lower division side and basically crap.
www.cardiffcity.com /Daily_newsfile_2000/021200-2.htm   (842 words)

  
 Torquay United Football
The original Torquay United Association Football Club was founded in 1899 by a group of school leavers and played its first friendly match against an Upton Cricket Club eleven in a farmer’s field at the top of Penny’s Hill, on the Teignmouth Road.
The Plainmoor site did exist, but it was the home of the rugby club, and when they vacated in 1904, Ellacombe moved in.
After the end of the First World War there was pressure for Torquay Town and Babbacombe to merge, which they did in 1921 and adopted their present name, Torquay United.
www.torquay.com /New_Torquay/local/torquay_united.htm   (893 words)

  
 Gullside - Internet Home of The Capital Gulls
The Gulls fielding both new signings Gregory Goodridge and Jason Fowler once more failed to put their chances away and were made to pay when a rare Kevin Dearden mistake after 72 minutes resulted in Richard Lambert's match winning second goal for The Silkmen.
The club had been trying to get Goodridge to return to Plainmoor for some time, and finally got their man when Bristol City agreed to terminate his contract allowing him to re-sign for The Gulls who first saw him play against them 7 years ago when Lambada FC were pre-season opponents.
Mike Bateson today imposed what appeared to be an immediate transfer embargo at Plainmoor due to fears over TV revenue shortcomings in the light of the radical Pheonix League plans currently being proposed.
homepage.ntlworld.com /peter.sellars/cgulls/news9.html   (620 words)

  
 Torquay United Fan's Hall Of Fame
That was the season of his famous brace against Spurs in the 3-3 draw at Plainmoor.
There were frequent rumours of Stubbs going to bigger clubs and he did reject a move to Blackpool, but he was happy in Torbay and married a local bookmaker's daughter.
1968-1969 was Robin's last season in his first spell at Plainmoor and again, he led scorers with 19 league and cup goals.
www.mervo.com /torquay/united/halloffame/robin_stubbs.htm   (971 words)

  
 Archie Bayes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Archie Bayes joined Torquay United from Ilford while Torquay were still a non-league club.
He remained at Plainmoor as Torquay progressed into the football league, but missed out on playing in Torquay's first ever game in the football league after an injury in training, Laurie Millsom taking his place.
He soon regained his place in the first team, making his league debut on the 7th of September 1927 in a 1-0 defeat at home to Millwall.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Archie_Bayes   (195 words)

  
 SoccerPulse Community > The Torquay United Thread!
Hewlett's move to Plainmoor comes after the player finished his fifth season with Swindon, having joined The Robins from West Country rivals Bristol City in the summer of 2000.
Akinfenwa, making his return to Plainmoor since the pantomime saga at the end of last season, rose at the far post to head home Robinson's left-wing cross in the 86th minute to put Swansea 2-1 up.
If we do, we'll meet Notts County at Plainmoor which was a great draw and gives us a real chance of reaching the third round for the first time in years as long as we can pick up some form.
www.soccerpulse.com /forum/lofiversion/index.php/t45482.html   (8844 words)

  
 TheFA.com - Gulls soar under Cornforth
Goals from Martin Phillips and Tony Bedeau moved Torquay, who are battling against relegation to the Conference, up to fourth from bottom in League Two with a fine 2-0 win against the high-flying O’s.
But it wasn’t all plain sailing – because when the floodlights at Plainmoor failed with seven minutes to go it looked like the game would be abandoned.
In fact, the players waited 41 minutes for the lights to come back on before Torquay deservedly clinched victory to give their survival hopes a major boost.
www.thefa.com /Features/Postings/2006/02/team_of_the_weekend_torquay.htm?WBCMODE=PresentationUnpublished   (374 words)

  
 Gloucester Gulls - Information for Away Fans
Plainmoor stadium is in this road, on the right hand side and the floodlights are clearly visible.
Supporters are admitted first into the Sparkworld Stand and then, when full, into the Away enclosure area.
Away from the football ground at Plainmoor, Torquay's waterfront is the focus of life in the town.
www.gloucestergulls.co.uk /tufcaway.html   (733 words)

  
 Gullside - Internet Home of The Capital Gulls
Unfortunatly The Gulls were not able to take the opportunity to ease their relegation worries as The Robins left Plainmoor after winning 1-0.
The Gulls will take on Cheltenham Town tomorrow at Plainmoor in their first match of the new year.
The Gulls were without a match on Saturday after their clash at Carlisle United fell foul to the artic conditions that have hit large parts of Britain in recent weeks.
homepage.ntlworld.com /peter.sellars/cgulls   (701 words)

  
 Torquay United's Plainmoor
The first time I went to Plainmoor, the coaches just dropped us off in the middle of the road and no-one knew where to go and a local helped us by pointing out the ground was down as dodgy alley.
Overall a trip to Plainmoor isn't bad, but it isn't particully good either.
I could think of far nicer grounds I'd rather spend 7 hours on a Saturday trying to get to, I'd gladly travel the extra hour or so just to go to Plymouth instead of Torquay.
groundguide.tripod.com /id30.html   (424 words)

  
 gullsnet.com - Story
I will bring a friend through the use of gentle persuasion and to hopefully prove that our bright start to the season is no fluke.
He could well be out of luck when it comes to a beer after the game as an application cock up could force Plainmoor to be dry for three games.
I fail to understand why Mike B can't put a more positive spin on what has been happening at Plainmoor this season.
torquayunited.rivals.net /?sid=972&p=2&stid=8280561   (350 words)

  
 BBC - Devon - Sport - Leroy leaves Plainmoor
Torquay United have parted company with head coach Leroy Rosenior, after the Gulls slipped into the bottom two of the Football League.
He could be seen as favourite for the job.
Rosenior - who was at Plainmoor on a 12-month rolling contract - led Torquay to promotion out of the basement league at the end of the 2003-4 season.
www.bbc.co.uk /devon/content/articles/2006/01/25/leroy_leaves_feature.shtml   (646 words)

  
 Pools draw 1-1 with Torquay at Plainmoor || PoolsOnline.tk - Unofficial Hartlepool News and Views   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Pools manage to draw with Torquay at Plainmoor as Jason Fowler sees red for the home side.
Mickey Barron was lucky to stay on the pitch though.
Pools drew with Torquay at Plainmoor this afternoon in a game that saw one Pools player lucky to stay on the pitch, one Torquay player dismissed, and a peach of a goal.
www.sportnetwork.net /main/s84/st11184.htm   (816 words)

  
 holiday hotel devon The Hotel Peppers
Although he departed at the end of the season, he returned to Plainmoor two years later.
Don Mills was recently voted as the "Greatest Player ever to play for Torquay United" in the Football League Hall of Fame.
1955 A record attendance at Plainmoor - 21,908 - sees Huddersfield Town win 1-0 in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup.
www.hotel-peppers.co.uk /holiday-hotel-devon.html   (514 words)

  
 holiday hotel torquay The Hotel Peppers
The final game was against Crewe Alexandra (featuring David Platt) at Plainmoor.
The season started with a 6-1 victory over Wrexham at Plainmoor, and ended with Torquay just missing out on automatic promotion but earning a Play-Off place - losing in the Play-Off Final to Swansea (over two legs).
In between, Torquay United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Plainmoor - Derek 'The Dude' Dawkins scoring the important goal - in the first leg of a League Cup game.; and reached the southern semi-final of the Freight Rover Trophy.
www.hotel-peppers.co.uk /holiday-hotel-torquay.html   (574 words)

  
 Connell heads to Plainmoor - Torquay_United FC News from Football.co.uk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Torquay United have agreed a fee for Bournemouth striker Alan Connell.
The 22-year-old has suffered a string of injuries while with the Cherries and has decided to move to Plainmoor to rebuild his career and gain regular first-team action.
The Gulls have also snapped up former Colchester United forward Liam Coleman and hope to complete a move for Fulham youngster Alex Lawless.
www.football.co.uk /torquay_united/connell_heads_to_plainmoor_195969.shtml   (141 words)

  
 gillsconnect.com - Story   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The year prior we had won down at Plainmoor in the competitions quarter final, 1-0 thanks to Super Bob Taylor's goal on the half hour mark in front of possibly a staggering 3,121 attendance.
Our first ever meeting was back in the 1927/1928 season in Division Three South with Gills registering a 4-1 win at Priestfield and sharing the points at Plainmoor with a 1-1 scoreline.
The GISC are also running a coach to Plainmoor, and more details including how to book can be viewed here.
gillingham.rivals.net /?sid=934&p=2&stid=8275100   (1225 words)

  
 Travel Guide - Torquay United
There's a crossroads near Plainmoor, by a company called Triton, which is a key junction for giving directions below (i.e.
After 1.0 miles, in front of Ford garage, turn left (s/p Teignmouth B3199, St Marychurch, Babbacombe, Plainmoor TUFC) into Hele Road.
After 0.4 miles, by Texaco station, turn right at lights (s/p Teignmouth B3199, Plainmoor TUFC) into H Hele Road.
www.u-reds.com /Information/TravelGuide.asp?ClubKey=92   (645 words)

  
 BBC - Devon - Sport - Atkins stays at Plainmoor
Ian Atkins has agreed terms to stay at Torquay United, after steering them to league safety.
Torquay United have named Ian Atkins as new manager, after he successfully steered the Gulls out of the Football League relegation zone.
Atkins was initially brought to Plainmoor by chairman Mike Bateson to assist John Cornforth, as Torquay battled for league survival towards the end of the 2005-6 season.
www.bbc.co.uk /devon/content/articles/2006/05/12/ian_atkins_feature.shtml   (281 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Reds duo arrive at Plainmoor
Torquay United coach Leroy Rosenior has confirmed the arrival of teenage trialists Brian McIlroy and David Chambers from Liverpool.
He said: 'They arrived over the weekend and will be joining in with the rest of the lads this week.'
The pair could get a run out in Torquay's first friendly against First Division Portsmouth at Plainmoor on Saturday.
www.soccernet.com /england/news/2002/0715/torquay_20020715_roseniorconfirmsarrivalofredsduo.html   (111 words)

  
 Cobblers Mad - Cobblers in Sight of Cup Glory
The Cobblers travel to Plainmoor looking for a passage to round two of the FA Cup.
The romance of the F A Cup, which this year includes all three Northants teams, Northampton, Kettering and Rushden and Diamonds as well as Bedford Town, making an appearance in the first round.
He and his fellow team mates will make a sentimental return to Plainmoor, where the Cobblers clinched promotion on their last visit.
www.northamptontown-mad.co.uk /news/loadnews.asp?cid=TMNW&id=23436   (192 words)

  
 Flown From the Nest - Torquay United
Finished his playing career at Plainmoor, making 129 appearances for Torquay
A temporary spell at Torquay in 1976 was virtually the only gap in Duncan's 33 years of service
A former Norwich schoolboy, Paul later made the grade at Plainmoor
www.ex-canaries.co.uk /clubs/torquay.htm   (239 words)

  
 Gulls Snap Up Midfielder - SoccerPulse Community
Meirelles impressed Gulls manager Leroy Rosenior during a brief trial spell at Plainmoor and featured in the friendly against Exeter City earlier in the week.
The 22-year-old struck a post in the match and has been handed the opportunity to earn a longer term stay in Devon.
Cool, Torquay signing an ex Benfica player, hopefully he'll fit in well at Plainmoor.
www.soccerpulse.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=6495   (340 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Brandon leaves Plainmoor
Torquay United's out-of-contract midfielder Chris Brandon has left Plainmoor after failing to agree new terms with the club.
The 26-year-old playmaker told United chairman Mike Bateson that he wants to move on after turning down a recent improved offer to stay.
Click here for employment opportunities with ESPN.com and soccernet.
www.soccernet.com /england/news/2002/0425/torquay_20020425_brandonleavesplainmoor.html   (117 words)

  
 Reyna performs well for Rangers; Kirovski to Crystal Palace?
In a training match tour last week, Kirovski started and played about the first 70 minutes in two Palace wins, 5-0 over Exeter City and 4-0 over Plainmoor.
Against Plainmoor, Kirovski twice missed by inches scoring his first goal for Palace.
On Saturday, Kirovski stared and played the full 90 minutes with the full team, as did Berhalter, with Palace soundly beaten by Cardiff City 4-0.
www.soccertimes.com /usteams/2001/jul30.htm   (1224 words)

  
 Torquay United - The Football Forum - More Than Just A Game
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 gullsnet.com - The Buzz
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 Hotels Near Torquay United Football Club,Plainmoor hotels, football hotels
1.7km from Plainmoor, the home of Torquay United FC Sian from Cardiff said 'The room was comfortable and nicely decorated.
If you have a Torquay United related site drop us a line here and we will add you.
Fancy writing a few words on what a visitor can expect on a visit to Plainmoor then why not write in?
www.footballhotels.co.uk /hotels-near-torqay-united-football-club.htm   (530 words)

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