Sunday 4 December 2011

THE GULLS BOW OUT, BUT THE GLOVERS REMAIN

The South West's representatives in the 2011-12 FA Cup is now down to one following Torquay United's defeat at the hands of Sheffield United.

A 3rd minute striker from Rene Howe gave the Gulls an early lead before the Blades struck back in the second half following an own goal from Torquay defender Mark Ellis.

Welsh striker Ched Evans, a player who played under the late Gary Speed for both club and country, then scored a brace, as a timely tribute to his former boss, to give the League One side a 3-1 lead before Danny Stevens grabbed a late consolation for the Gulls.

This now means that Yeovil Town are the only South West side remaining in the competition as they drew 2-2 with Blue Square Premier side Fleetwood Town on Friday night.

Goals from Ed Upson and Conor Clifford gave the Glovers a two goal lead before the Trawlermen levelled through ex Torquay defender Kieran Charnock and a late penalty from Jamie Milligan.

Should Yeovil win their replay, which takes place a week on Tuesday, their reward will be a home tie with Blackpool, who are managed by former Plymouth Argyle boss Ian Holloway, in a repeat of the 2007 League One Play-Off final which the Tangerines won 2-0.