Tonbridge Angels v Torquay Utd - FA Trophy 3rd - 18th December

United62 · Post by **United62** » 13 Dec 2021, 14:45

Thought I’d get this one started early.

Pubs:

For those of you travelling up on Saturday by train and fancy a pint on the way to the ground there are numerous pubs en route… it’s about a 20-30 minute walk (depending on your mobility and how much you’ve had to drink of course)….

The Station House: In Barden Road, behind the station - turn left out of the station, walk down to the roundabout and take a sharp turn left. Shows live sport and has a pool table.

The Beer Seller: After sampling the delights of The Station House, make your way back to the high street and straight on… The Beer Seller is on the corner of Bradford Street – not sure where the entrance is (never been in it), but if you’re after another pint or two, you’ll find it.

The Humphrey Bean: Out of The Beer Seller and continue up the high street… it’s a Wetherspoons.

Ye Olde Chequers Inn: Just a bit further up over the bridge in front of Tonbridge Castle. Olde Worlde type place.

The Gatehouse: Directly opposite The Chequers. About half a dozen craft beers on tap.

Fuggles Beer Cafe: Just a short walk up the road from The Gatehouse.

The Ivy House: On the junction with the traffic lights. Expensive.

Then it’s a 5-10 minute walk up Shipbourne Road (careful you don’t turn left at the lights or you’ll end up walking away from the ground ) to the The George and Dragon.

One left after that… walk up Shipbourne Road, past the roundabout and you’ll see a Shell Garage on your left… the Royal Oak is just after it.

Then the ground itself... exit the Royal Oak, turn left and walk up the road to the roundabout, turn left down the hill signposted 'Tonbridge Sports Farm' (you'll have the cemetery on your left and Tonbridge Baptist Church on your right).. keep walking straight down, you'll come to the entrance to the large car park.... straight across the car park you will see the ground/floodlights/turnstiles.

If you’re still thirsty after that, the Longmead Lounge at the ground is open to all. There is a large marquee behind the North Stand which is open occasionally – not sure if it will be for this match.

Parking:

There is a very large free car park directly outside the ground. If it's full, there is plenty of street parking.

The Club:

Friendly club - community owned - average attendance this season approx 620.

Anything else you want to know, you can find here:

https://footballgroundguide.com/leagues ... adium.html

Note: the admission prices on the link above are out of date, they are now: Adults £15, Senior/Concession £12, Youth (13-17) £6 with u-12s free but must be accompanied by a ticket buying adult.

Also, this is not all-ticket or segregated. The games I've attended this season at Longmead have been Cash/Card/Advance Ticket option. Advance tickets can be purchased here:

https://www.tonbridgeangels.co.uk/match ... 26/tickets

Eastwood Gull · Post by **Eastwood Gull** » 16 Dec 2021, 12:50

Apparently a tube strike on Saturday? be aware to make allowances, I’m gonna give it a miss now

Nick Potkins · Post by **Nick Potkins** » 16 Dec 2021, 14:18

I will be there supporting Gary and the boys.

So come on, if you live in the south / east a great chance to get out of Xmas shopping, have a day out with some mates and see the YELLOW army. COYY

United62 · Post by **United62** » 16 Dec 2021, 15:26

Well, that makes 3 of us definitely going (+ a few Angels faces I've seen at numerous Torquay away games).

United62 · Post by **United62** » 17 Dec 2021, 10:09

Steve McKimm (The Angels' manager) gives his view of tomorrow's tie:

https://www.tonbridgeangels.co.uk/first ... nager/2687

United62 · Post by **United62** » 17 Dec 2021, 10:54

To add... if you're a collector of football shirts, there will be a raffle with a signed Angels' shirt as the prize.

All proceeds will be going towards 'Tommys'... more details:
https://www.tonbridgeangels.co.uk/news/ ... ayers/2677

standupsitdown · Post by **standupsitdown** » 17 Dec 2021, 16:20

I've bought my ticket.
I wonder if we'll play a full strength team.
Interesting to see whether Johnson keeps Armstrong & Lolos together after they made such a good partnership last week, or whether he rests one or both and gives Danny Wright a game, which he could probably do with (as long as he avoids injury).

fred · Post by **fred** » 17 Dec 2021, 18:43

standupsitdown wrote: ↑17 Dec 2021, 16:20 I've bought my ticket.
I wonder if we'll play a full strength team.
Interesting to see whether Johnson keeps Armstrong & Lolos together after they made such a good partnership last week, or whether he rests one or both and gives Danny Wright a game, which he could probably do with (as long as he avoids injury).

Play our strongest team!!! 8 days before Yeovil and who knows what will happen after boxing day!! Just seen the list of games off tomorrow!!

UnitedinDevon · Post by **UnitedinDevon** » 18 Dec 2021, 14:52

https://x.com/TUFC1899/status/1472214679107821573

North Curry House · Post by **North Curry House** » 18 Dec 2021, 15:03

Hall, CLE and MC Donald missing. I will take a 1-0 win. Tonbridge have won only three matches in the League this season, so do not have too much to trouble us........BUT this is Torquay!

Gloomy Gull · Post by **Gloomy Gull** » 18 Dec 2021, 15:18

Not a great start. Sounds like Halstead didn’t go for it !

Bert · Post by **Bert** » 18 Dec 2021, 15:23

goal down
Brilliant

bringbackthecowshed · Post by **bringbackthecowshed** » 18 Dec 2021, 15:37

1-1
Danny Wright

Dutchgull · Post by **Dutchgull** » 18 Dec 2021, 16:47

Tonbridge win it !!

Post by **SuperNickyWroe** » 18 Dec 2021, 16:53

FFS....

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