Mini documentary about Torquay United (First Look Media)

aaronernst · Post by **aaronernst** » 24 Apr 2017, 20:44

Hi all,

I'm a freelance producer for US-based First Look Media. The company produces in-depth feature films (it won an Oscar in 2016 for the film Spotlight) as well as shorter-length mini-documentaries. I'm helping them to develop a digital sports-based series focusing on teams and individuals who have persevered in the face of long odds. Our director read about the team's near relegation in the 1986-87 season, the intervention of Bryn etc., and asked me to reach out to learn more.

Would anyone be able to put me in touch with former players who were at that match? I'd also love to speak with long-time fans of the club who could give me a broader history of the club.

Finally, from what I've read, Torquay is playing an incredibly important match this Saturday. I'd love to speak with anyone who might be there, and who could give me advice about how to obtain footage.

I'm based in Washington DC, so any delay in response will likely be due to the time difference.

Many thanks.

Aaron Ernst

westyorkshiregull · Post by **westyorkshiregull** » 24 Apr 2017, 20:58

Sounds exciting I love the 1980s stuff
I went every game that season

have the entire match against Crewe at the end of the 86/87 on DVD and it's on my YouTube channel .

I sent Mario Walsh a couple years ago a copy of the match programme for that game so possible contact there.
Somes gems in that year that should have the next year got promoted

Mark loram ..greatest talent I've ever seen
Paul Dobson.. last few games Williams has reminded me of him...getting in right areas and producing the goods.
Jim mcnichol ...solid as you like

aaronernst · Post by **aaronernst** » 24 Apr 2017, 21:06

Thanks for the quick reply, much appreciated!

The link to footage is great as well. I'll send you a direct message so you have my contact info.

Cheers,

Aaron

westyorkshiregull · Post by **westyorkshiregull** » 24 Apr 2017, 21:20

Ok mate...sounds fascinating. I'm sure myself and many others can provide as much detail and information as needed. It would be brilliant if you can follow this project through

PlainmoorB0b · Post by **PlainmoorB0b** » 24 Apr 2017, 21:38

Sounds cool

Anyone have any footage of the Torquay Swansea play off final second leg from 88?

Was only young but remember the quagmire pitch and the physicality of the game being like something out of Game of Thrones!

aaronernst · Post by **aaronernst** » 24 Apr 2017, 21:51

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll keep you posted on our progress. I need to get as much information as I can now, ideally find someone who would be able to film Saturday's game, and take it from there. I'm available to chat on the phone anytime this week, let me know when might work best.

westyorkshiregull · Post by **westyorkshiregull** » 24 Apr 2017, 22:08

PlainmoorB0b wrote: ↑24 Apr 2017, 21:38 Sounds cool

Anyone have any footage of the Torquay Swansea play off final second leg from 88?

Was only young but remember the quagmire pitch and the physicality of the game being like something out of Game of Thrones!

Yes full game mate...will dig it out and upload it onto my YouTube account

PlainmoorB0b · Post by **PlainmoorB0b** » 24 Apr 2017, 22:13

You just made my life!!!!

westyorkshiregull · Post by **westyorkshiregull** » 24 Apr 2017, 22:24

It's got Pete barraclough commenting on the whole match also

Jerry · Post by **Jerry** » 24 Apr 2017, 22:30

aaronernst wrote: ↑24 Apr 2017, 21:51 Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll keep you posted on our progress. I need to get as much information as I can now, ideally find someone who would be able to film Saturday's game, and take it from there. I'm available to chat on the phone anytime this week, let me know when might work best.

You should probably speak to BT Sport about that as they own the broadcasting rights for the National League at the moment.

Glostergull · Post by **Glostergull** » 24 Apr 2017, 22:32

If It's any help I have followed the fortunes (or is I have been sentenced as it sometimes feel like I've transgressed in a previous life`) Of the Gulls from 1964 unto the present day. seen better and worse. remembered huge crowds at Plainmoor and when it was close to running a competition of spot the crowd. Met and friended quite a few players along the way. have quite a lot of memories.

PlainmoorB0b · Post by **PlainmoorB0b** » 24 Apr 2017, 22:33

No way!!!

Never knew that existed ...

Unbelievable game as I remember - about as brutal as the opening twenty minutes of Saving Private Ryan!!! What a "hard" side Cyril's Torquay were!

aaronernst · Post by **aaronernst** » 25 Apr 2017, 00:24

Jerry wrote: ↑24 Apr 2017, 22:30 You should probably speak to BT Sport about that as they own the broadcasting rights for the National League at the moment.

Thanks, any chance you have a contact there?

aaronernst · Post by **aaronernst** » 25 Apr 2017, 00:25

Glostergull wrote: ↑24 Apr 2017, 22:32 If It's any help I have followed the fortunes (or is I have been sentenced as it sometimes feel like I've transgressed in a previous life`) Of the Gulls from 1964 unto the present day. seen better and worse. remembered huge crowds at Plainmoor and when it was close to running a competition of spot the crowd. Met and friended quite a few players along the way. have quite a lot of memories.

Would love to chat...I'll send you my contact info via direct message.

Lloyder5 · Post by **Lloyder5** » 25 Apr 2017, 07:25

aaronernst wrote: ↑24 Apr 2017, 21:06 Thanks for the quick reply, much appreciated!

The link to footage is great as well. I'll send you a direct message so you have my contact info.

Cheers,

Aaron

Don't forget, the struggle goes on today, both on and off the pitch.

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