Nighty night!!!

a comedy of errors in defence for that goal.
I've seen us play worse and get a point, but there's a real naivety about our play at the moment.
Their third goal was scored by Tobi Ajala.

I hear online we are still playing 541 even though 3-0 down???

Oh dear.  Perhaps it is too much to expect so many new youngsters to settle quickly.  Our advantage last season was that most of the team had played together for quite a while. Typical that Ajala should score.  Can't help but think that we have lost a lot of maturity, experience and physical strength in our team.  It could be a very difficult season.

Beautyman was sent off Saturday apparently. News to me ... and Beautyman I am sure.

Final score three nil.

Some of these comments are a bit unfair. Yes we lost 3-0. Our part time players had to make a 500 mile round trip on a Tuesday night to a full time team who have come down from the league below.

Yes there were mistakes made, but these are young players and I would guess our budget is the lowest in the league. We were not helped by a clueless set of officials, however Torquay took there goals well and played some good football. 2nd half we played well in spells and there's real signs of the makings of a good team that will need time to settle.

I think some people need to be realistic about our resources, the fact we are part time and some of the teams and there resources that we are facing. It may be a struggle this season but everyone needs to get behind the team.

In Jamie we trust.

I weren`t expecting a win tonight, a draw at best. Nice neutral commentary by BBC Devon (not). What can you expect from these part time broadcasters. If they were any good they would be on 5 live. They have probably got part time jobs as Brickies and Plumbers too.  Sounded like Torquay had the first half with the second half being even. Also sounded like we could and should of scored a couple with better finishing and gifted them the third goal.  Still that`s one of the long trips out of the way. Heads up lads. Keep the faith.

COYW.

 

There is always an alternative radio commentary to listen too.

 

The aim is to do every game, home and away. Unless stated take it as though Radio Wings is covering.

 

Onwards and upwards

stafford wrote:

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Some things for hope in the second half, much improved on the first. If this was due, in part,  to Torquay easing off a bit, difficult to tell.

On that 90 minutes, the overriding impression is that the defence cannot afford to give away ANY freebies if we are likely to take 10 chances to score once. To that end the third goal was stupid and Jake didn't need to make the challenge for the penalty. If you don't give the man with the whistle an opportunity to make a decision, he can't get it wrong.

 

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 It wasn't Jake and it wasn't a penalty!

Hi guys

Torquay fan here.

Wanted to say what a great game it was last night and how much closer it was than the 3-0 final scoreline.

First half we (at times) dominated but it is widely agreed (even by our most blinkered fans!) that it was not a penalty.

Second half your players were a credit to your club and you were the better team over this period. There was a stonewaller of a penalty shout turned down and we had many lucky escapes (which had one of gone in then who knows). If you had to pick the part-time team in this period then it is likely most would have gone for us.

Yes you need a striker to convert more of the chances created but there are many many clubs throughout the league and non-league who are in the same position. It is the reason we got relegated last year and is never an easy fix - especially with the limited budget you guys are likely to be able to provide at this stage of your clubs growth.

No billy big balls - we are a friendly small club and we give credit where it is due. Please ignore the commentary of Radio Devon and Guy Branston because it provides an uneasy feeling to be associated with such ignorant perceptions. It might be the case that we will be around this division for many years to come and I hope you guys are part of this journey with us.

Looking forward to coming to your place for the return fixture and all the best for the season. Keep playing like you did second half then you will be far off relegation candidates this season.

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stafford wrote:

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Still doesn't change the fact that the lowest risk of conceding said penalty is not to give the opportunity for the referee it make a decision.

-- Edited by stafford on Wednesday 13th of August 2014 11:04:27 PM

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 If you stand off, they will cross and have an opportunity to score every time. If 'challenges' like that result in penalties being awarded, then it makes the fact that shirt pulling is ignored at every corner (and that includes our defenders) all the more astonishing.

Torquay supporters felt it was a poor decision. the player 'fouled' was heading towards the corner to take a corner, no Torquay player appealed fot a penalty, the Torquay press box (Guy Branson excepted) thought it was harsh.

It should not have been awarded!

 

gullsfan wrote:

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Ignore Branston - he is an idiot and shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a microphone. Unusual for us but we certainly benefited from being the "big club" as far as the referee was concerned.
As your players are part time you should be proud of their performance - played some neat football going forward. Unfortunately your weakness was at the back (a bit like us really!)
Think you will suprise a few teams this season.

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 Nice to see an honest approach. Good luck for the rest of the season