Torquay United goalkeeper Shaun MacDonald takes some time out to tell us about his first, and best, footballing experiences… Who was the first team you supported, as a kid? Newcastle United Apart from Plainmoor (of course), what is the best ground you have played at? I never had the chance to play in the FA
MOMENT #1 v Plymouth Argyle (Pre-Season Friendly), 16th July, 2019 Armani Little wasted little time in introducing himself to the Yellow Army, as he chose the opening home pre-season friendly against Devon rivals Plymouth Argyle to display his set-piece prowess. With United trailing to an early strike from the Pilgrims, United were soon on level
With 2019/20 marking 120 years since Torquay United AFC’s opening campaign, we continue charting the history of the club, following its formation at the Torre Abbey Hotel on Monday 1st May, 1899. With manager Frank Brown having worked wonders in securing United’s highest Football League finish during the previous campaign, financial restraints would dictate that
With 2019/20 marking 120 years since Torquay United AFC’s opening campaign, we continue charting the history of the club, following its formation at the Torre Abbey Hotel on Monday 1st May, 1899. Having dispensed with the services of previous manager Frank Womack following a disappointing 1931/32 season, it was his namesake, Frank Brown, who was
Following another busy week working on the Plainmoor pitch, United Groundsman Julian Gouldthrope has provided supporters with the an update on the pitch improvements. With the top layer of the surface having now been removed, Julian talks us through the next stage in the process. “Last week, we used a Tractor with a seeding machine,
During our weekly catch up, manager Gary Johnson looks back on what has been a busy week for football’s decision makers, and discusses the possible outcomes for National League clubs.