Torquay United
v Wrexham

Saturday 23 November 2004 @ 19:45

THE VENUE

Address: Plainmoor, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3PS.

Telephone Number: 01803 328666

Fax Number: 01803 323976

Internet Site: www.torquayunited.com

E-mail Address:

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TRAVEL GUIDE
Directions from Wrexham: Head south on the A483, A5 past Oswestry and Shrewsbury onto the M54 at Telford. Continue to the end of the M54 joining the M6 southbound at junction 10a. At junction 8 of the M6 join the M5 southbound continuing on the M5 until the last junction when it becomes the A38. After three miles leave the A38 take the left hand fork onto the A380 following signs for Torquay and Torbay and continue on the A380 through the village of Newton Abbott going straight on at the roundabout by the Penn Inn. Then pass through Kingskerswell and continue straight on at the second roundabout. The road then becomes a dual carriageway and after passing through two sets of lights take left hand lanes to turn left at the third following signs for Torquay United FC. The route is signposted from here but from Hele Road carry on straight across the roundabout through the village of Helle and continue straight over 2 mini-roundabouts into Westhill  Road. After travelling up the hill go straight on at the lights into Warbro Road and Plainmoor will be ahead of you on your right hand side. (Time = 5 hours; Distance = 250 miles)

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Car Parking: There is no parking at the ground so street parking in the vicinity is the only option. The nearest car park can be found from the crossroads of Westhill Road, Warbro Road, St Marychurch Road and Manor Road where you take Manor Road and the car park will be visible after 0.25 miles.
By Train: Nearest Train Station is Torquay but is over 2 miles away from the ground (uphill!) so the best bet is to jump in a taxi costing around £5.00 or catch a number 12 bus to the town centre bus station (and as below).
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Away Travel Club: No details published - to book call in at the club shop or by phone on 01978 262109. Please note a booking fee is applicable with credit card orders.
Bus Station: Catch a number 34 bus to the ground. Telephone Number 01803 613226.
Beer and Grub: There are plenty of pubs in the town centre but the best bet is the Boots & Laces at the ground where away fans are welcome. Other recommended outlets are O'Connors and The George Inn on Babbacombe Road is only ten minutes away and welcomes away supporters. Next to the George Inn is a fish and chip shop that has won national awards. Inside the ground the catering is of good standard where value for money is assured with the size of the servings.
Cash Machines: There are three cash machines on St Marychurch road. stay away from the Spar shop as the Securicor machine will charge a £1.50 handling fee. The best bet is Somerfields where you will find a Halifax and Lloyds TSB machines
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TICKET AND GROUND INFO
General: Away fans have the choice of either standing in the Sparkworld Away Stand behind one of the goals or seating in a section of the Main Stand. Now that the away terrace is covered it is no longer exposed to the elements and acoustically it is good, meaning that a handful of supporters can make some noise. Please note that the Main Stand has supporting pillars and your view may be obstructed.
Ticket Office: 01803 328666
Seats: Main Stand - Adults £15, OAP's & Students £12, Under 16s £5.
Standing: Sparkworld Away Stand - Adults £14, OAP's & Students £11, Under 16s £5.
Disabled Facilities: There are only two disabled parking spaces at the ground making it difficult to park on matchdays, as there are only an additional two spaces located within 200 metres. Plus point is access to the ground is generally level but the two toilets are in the hospitality area with the limited catering mainly outside of the ground. There are 5 wheelchair spaces for away fans towards the Babbacombe End of the Main Stand but there is little roofing cover with the helper sitting behind. There are 12 visual spaces in the main stand with match commentary and away supporters must contact the DSA Anne Sandford on 01803 328666 to reserve a set.
Programme and Fanzines: Programme will cost you £2 and the Capital Gulls Fanzine £1.
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PRE MATCH ANALYSIS
CURRENT FORM - THE LAST FIVE GAMES

Torquay United

 Wrexham
Opposition Competition Score Opposition Competition Score
Port Vale (a) League 1 2-1 Bristol City (a) League 1 1-3
Hinckley Utd (a) FA Cup 1 0-2 Hayes (a) FA Cup 1 4-0
Oldham (h) League 1 2-0 Blackpool (h) League 1 1-2
Northampton (a) LDV Vans S2 1-3 Luton (a) League 1 1-5
Swindon (a) League 1 3-3 Stockport (h) LDV Vans N2 2-0
Overall Overall
W D L F A GD W D L F A GD
2 1 2 8 9 -1 2 0 3 9 10 -1
THE SEASON SO FAR - LEAGUE RECORD

Torquay United

 Wrexham
Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos Pld W D L F A GD Pts Pos
17 4 6 7 22 28 -6 18 21 17 5 6 6 19 26 -7 21 17
THE DANGER MEN - TOP GOAL SCORERS

Torquay United

 Wrexham
Player League Cup Total Player League Cup Total
Martin Gritton 5 0 5 Dennis Lawrence 5 2 7
Jo-Sei Kuffour 2 3 5 Hector Sam 4 3 7
Kevin Hill 3 0 3 Chris Llewellyn 2 3 5
Leo Constatine 3 0 3 Chris Armstrong 4 0 4
Alex Russell 2 0 2 Andy Holt 2 1 3

THE HARD MEN - WORST DISCIPLINE

Torquay United

 Wrexham
Player Yellow Card Red Card Player Yellow Card Red Card
Craig Taylor 3 1 Chris Armstrong 3 1
Matthew Hockley 5 0 Chris Llewellyn 3 0
Brian McGlinchey 4 0 Darren Ferguson 3 0
Stephen Woods 3 0 Craig Morgan 3 0
Kevin Hill 3 0 Danny Williams 2 0
Tony Bedeau 2 0 Brian Carey 2 0
      Alex Smith 2 0
      Shaun Pejic 2 0

HEAD TO HEAD
Competition

Torquay

 Draw Wrexham Total
League 11 4 13 28
FA Cup 0 0 0 0
League Cup 0 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0 0
Overall 11 4 13 28
Overall as a % 39% 14% 47% 100%

RECENT MEETINGS
Home Team Score Away Team Date Competition Link
Wrexham 2-1 Torquay United 18-Jan-03 Division 3 Review
Torquay United 2-1 Wrexham 31-Aug-02 Division 3 Review
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MATCH PREVIEW
THE MATCH

Wrexham Team News: Wrexham travelled to Torquay on Monday with only a squad of 16 players after Alex Smith was ruled out with a groin injury, which limits Denis Smith's options further in midfield. Alex Smith joins the long term absentees of Andy Dibble, Brian Carey, Jim Whitley, Dean Bennett, Danny Williams and Carlos Edwards on the sidelines. Matt Baker continues in goal with a back three of Shaun Pejic, Dennis Lawrence and Steve Roberts with Simon Spender and Andy Holt as wing backs. Denis Smith tried Mark Jones and Chris Llewellyn in midfield along with Darren Ferguson but Smith may consider recalling Matt Crowell to add some steel to the centre of the park. Chris Armstrong will start and Hector Sam may have to drop down to the bench if Chris Llewellyn is pushed forward from midfield to allow Crowell to start the game.

Wrexham Squad (16): Baker, Evans, Roberts, Pejic, Lawrence, Morgan, Spender, Holt, Crowell, Ferguson, Mackin, Jones, Sam, Llewellyn, Armstrong, Ugarte.

Torquay Team News: Lelroy Rosenior has the luxury of naming and unchanged side following the impressive win at Port vale on the weekend. Goalkeeper Olafur Gottskalksson is again a doubt with sickness but defender Steve Woods and midfielder Martin Philips are again out with knee injuries. Ex-red Kevin Dearden will therefore continue in goal.

Officials: Match referee is Mick Russell from Hertfordshire and he is assisted by Erik Mackrell from Hampshire and Edward Martin from Somerset. Mick Russell has taken charge of 12 games this season sending off one player and booking 32 at an average of 2.67 per game.

Weather: Low level clowds with temperatures reaching a minimum of 12 degrees Celsius with a 1 mph easterly wind.

The Bookies View: Torquay are favourites at 11/10 with VC bet, Sporting Odds, Paddy Power, Stanley Bet and Premier Bet. Wrexham are best priced at 12/5 with VC Bet, Labrokes and Stanley Bet and Tote Sport. Sky bet, Tote Sport UK Betting and Bet 247 are offering the draw at 5/2.
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