Brightlingsea Regent 0 Torquay United 3 Reid 15′ pen, Hall 67′, Andrews 81′ United progressed into Monday’s Emirates FA Cup 4th round qualifying draw after a 3-0 win over Brightlingsea Regent. Gary Johnson said before the game that he would be only taking 16 players in the match day squad, believing that the long round
United have extended the loan stays of Jake Andrews and Opi Edwards. Opi Edwards is signed for another month, whilst Andrews extends his youth loan with United up until his 21st birthday, with the view to staying longer. Both players have played a significant part in recent results, and manager Gary Johnson is pleased to
Winger Bobson Bawling has joined Oxford City on a one month loan deal. Bawling joined the club in the summer and he will be available for Oxford’s match in the FA Cup on Saturday. “We’ve allowed Bobson to go out on a month, initially,” said TUFC Gary Johnson ahead of United’s FA Cup match away
United continue their journey in the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday as they travel to Brightlingsea Regent. United manager Gary Johnson will be hoping to extend his unbeaten run but Brightlingsea will provide another tough test on the road. “We know quite a lot about them [Brightlingsea],” said Gary Johnson at his weekly press call.
George Essuman has returned to full training today after injury. We spoke to him to see how he’s getting on. “I’m feeling good.” said Essuman before training on Thursday. “I had a week and a half off, so just getting myself right again. Obviously the physio has been fantastic working with me to get my
Head of youth Dave Hedges has been busy working to strengthen United’s youth development system since his appointment in late August. “I’m really enjoying it,” said Hedges ahead of Tuesday night’s U18s 1-0 victory in the FA Youth Cup. “I’ve brought in a few changes. I’ve tried to implement that all coaches have an assistant.