Torquay United Fans Forum

Hi folks have read this thread, was at the game and thought you guys were slightly the better team. I was very impressed with Showunmi who gave our defenders a torrid time and i was very relieved to see him subbed. Didnt think we played well at all but having a 5 hour trip home to stew on it, felt that i have seen worst teams than Torquay felt the second yellow was very harsh on Lancashire but we have now a reputation amongst the referees. Anyway best of luck for the rest of the season and hope you guys can stop up.

Consider yourselves lucky you are out !! At least you dont have to go to Rotherham in the 2nd round !!

Unfortuantly could not make it today due to late unforseen circumstances !! Given my record down there maybe thats why we won !! Seriously though i listened to the game on the internet and it sounded like we were always comfortable and kept a clean sheet which is always pleasing. Having Hogan back was a major boost as he links so well with Henderson , Of course i am happy to be in the 2nd round for the first time since time immemorial but i worry for Torquay as apparently Lillis do not have a save to make and we were not at our best , i am sure things will improve but i would seriously consider Knills position as apart from a spell at Bury he has never done anything as a manger and has all the motivational abilities of a damp squid. Anyway i am off to a celebratory beer !

You make some good points Matt especially in regards to the quality of the division in fact i believe football in all divisions in England is atrocious. I dont think we will go up automatically but will be around the play offs . Judging by the teams i have seen at Spotland the worst i have seen are Hartlepool and Bury and the best by far were Chesterfield .

Lol at ferrailover i have never even seen us score at Torquay or Plymouth so that just shows what my record is like down here !! In regards to our recent form yes we were lucky against Northampton and Cheltenham as especially in the Northampton game we were quite poor and despite where they are in the league the Cobblers really impressed me. However you have to play for the full 90 mins which we especially at home have done.

Jerry wrote: Is Hogan going to be fit in time for this?

He looks pretty handy from the highlights I've seen of your games.

He came on as a sub against Wimbledon mate but obviously do not look upto match fitness. I think he will almost certainly be on the bench and may be brought on if things are not going well. Dont think he will start though.

stevegull wrote:I don't like being negative on here but I'm of the opinion that Rochdale have enough up top to pierce our fairly porous backline and we don't have enough to get through theirs. How well does your side travel? That could be the only saving grace.

To be honest mate we have not really got going on the road have won twice at Accrington and Cheltenham (both 2-1) lost at Burton (0-1), Plymouth (0-1), Portsmouth (0-3) and Dagenham (1-3) and drew at Oxford . However i think we have only played poorly at Portsmouth we just dont seem to be getting the rub of the green on the road at the moment.

diamondgirl wrote:CJHDALE. Hope you, and your fellow Rochdale, supporters have a safe journey down to the English Riviera. Look forward to seeing you. I think this could be a close one. Just hope that we can send you, on your homeward journey, with slightly sad faces. :-|

Cheers diamondgirl always had a soft spot for Torquay very friendly club with proper fans which seems to be a rarity in these Premiership obessed days. If i had a pound though for every trip home from Devon after a football match with a sad face i would be a rich man.

Just had a quick look on that link can not believe it is that many games !! Am looking forward to the trip down , always look forward to a trip to Torquay just a shame its in November and on a tuesday night in March. In regards to the game i will be happy with a draw as our away form has not been brilliant this season and i feel if we can get you guys back to Spotland we will have a great chance

Cheers mate dont think we will bring more than 450 down for this one, so it looks like seating. Must admit have not got a good feeling about this one given our recent record at Plainmoor and in the FA Cup but who knows.

Hi folks, Rochdale fan here ! Was just wondering if you could help me with a couple of things, first of all i see you have lowered the prices for the game on Saturday which has tempted me to come down to Plainmoor for the first time in 10 years. What are the chances of the terrace being open for the game as i have noticed on FLS that it has not been open for a number of your games. Also my mind is a bit hazy in regards to pubs, is boots an laces still going ? Anyway all the best for the rest of the season after Saturday of course !!