Torquay United will be facing a bigger fixture pile up in 2013 after their second fixture of the festive period was postponed.
The Gulls were due to meet Aldershot Town at the EBB Stadium, but due to a waterlogged pitch the match has been called off.
Following the postponement of the Devon derby with Exeter City on December 22nd, Torquay now have a second fixture which they are looking to re-arrange.
However, their league clash with Rotherham United that was due to take place on January 5th, but had to be re-arranged because of the Millers' continued involvement in the FA Cup, will now take place on February 12th 2013.
Friday, 28 December 2012
DAVIDS TAKE SOLE CONTROL ON EVE ON HIS FIRST TRIP TO DEVON
Former Netherlands international Edgar Davids will begin his reign as sole head coach of Barnet against Exeter City tomorrow following the departure from Underhill of former Grecians winger Mark Robson.
Since mid-October the former Ajax, AC Milan, Juventus, Inter and Spurs midfielder had been in joint charge of the Bees with Robso. During this time the Bees have moved three points clear of the relegation zone following their 1-0 win over high flying Gillingham on Boxing Day.
Tomorrow will be Davids' first visit to Devon during his illustrious career and he will also be visiting the county twice more later on in the season when the Bees face Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United.
Meanwhile, the Grecians will be looking to get back to winning ways after losing 3-1 to Oxford United on Boxing Day and drawing with Plymouth on December 15th.
Since mid-October the former Ajax, AC Milan, Juventus, Inter and Spurs midfielder had been in joint charge of the Bees with Robso. During this time the Bees have moved three points clear of the relegation zone following their 1-0 win over high flying Gillingham on Boxing Day.
Tomorrow will be Davids' first visit to Devon during his illustrious career and he will also be visiting the county twice more later on in the season when the Bees face Plymouth Argyle and Torquay United.
Meanwhile, the Grecians will be looking to get back to winning ways after losing 3-1 to Oxford United on Boxing Day and drawing with Plymouth on December 15th.
Wednesday, 26 December 2012
GULLS SET NEW RECORD FOR UNBEATEN RUN OF LEAGUE MATCHES AGAINST THE PILGRIMS
In drawing with Plymouth Argyle on Boxing Day 2012, Torquay United set a new record of unbeaten league matches against the Pilgrims.
The Gulls are now unbeaten in their last five league encounters with the Pilgrims, a run that started, ironically, on Boxing Day 2001 when Torquay drew 2-2 with Paul Sturrock's promotion bound Pilgrims.
Fast forward a decade, to last season, and the Gulls completed their first double over Argyle in over 40 years as they won 3-1 at Plainmoor in November 2011 with Eunan O'Kane scoring a brace before Danny Stevens prior to Will Atkinson pulling one back for the Pilgrims.
This is Torquay's biggest ever winning margin over Argyle in a competitive game.
The double was completed on January 2nd 2012 when Billy Bodin and Lee Mansell struck to give the Gulls a two goal cushion before Luke Young reduced the Pilgrims arrears to a single goal.
Earlier this season, the two sides played out a goalless draw at Plainmoor before the return meeting in the festive period which saw Tyler Harvey write his name into South West footballing folklore with a late equaliser for Argyle.
Plymouth Argyle 2 (Graham Coughlan, Ian Stonebridge) Torquay United 2 (Brian McGlinchey og, Richard Logan pen)
Torquay United 3 (Eunan O'Kane (2), Danny Stevens) Plymouth Argyle 1 (Will Atkinson)
Plymouth Argyle 1 (Luke Young) Torquay United 2 (Billy Bodin, Lee Mansell)
Plymouth Argyle 1 (Tyler Harvey) Torquay United 1 (Aaron Downes)
The Gulls are now unbeaten in their last five league encounters with the Pilgrims, a run that started, ironically, on Boxing Day 2001 when Torquay drew 2-2 with Paul Sturrock's promotion bound Pilgrims.
Fast forward a decade, to last season, and the Gulls completed their first double over Argyle in over 40 years as they won 3-1 at Plainmoor in November 2011 with Eunan O'Kane scoring a brace before Danny Stevens prior to Will Atkinson pulling one back for the Pilgrims.
This is Torquay's biggest ever winning margin over Argyle in a competitive game.
The double was completed on January 2nd 2012 when Billy Bodin and Lee Mansell struck to give the Gulls a two goal cushion before Luke Young reduced the Pilgrims arrears to a single goal.
Earlier this season, the two sides played out a goalless draw at Plainmoor before the return meeting in the festive period which saw Tyler Harvey write his name into South West footballing folklore with a late equaliser for Argyle.
December 26th 2001
Plymouth Argyle 2 (Graham Coughlan, Ian Stonebridge) Torquay United 2 (Brian McGlinchey og, Richard Logan pen)
November 19th 2011
Torquay United 3 (Eunan O'Kane (2), Danny Stevens) Plymouth Argyle 1 (Will Atkinson)
January 2nd 2012
Plymouth Argyle 1 (Luke Young) Torquay United 2 (Billy Bodin, Lee Mansell)
September 8th 2012
Torquay United 0 Plymouth Argyle 0
December 26th 2012
Plymouth Argyle 1 (Tyler Harvey) Torquay United 1 (Aaron Downes)
HARVEY SECURES DERBY POINT ON FULL DEBUT
Tyler Harvey picked the perfect time to score his first goal for Plymouth Argyle as he netted a late equaliser on his full debut in the Pilgrims Boxing Day Devon derby encounter with Torquay United.
The encounter between the two sides was goalless when Aaron Downes headed home his fourth of the season for the Gulls when he headed home a Kevin Nicholson corner on 78 minutes.
However, Torquay were denied all three points when 17-year-old Harvey struck from close range in the dying minutes of the game, following good work from Luke Young, to secure a valuable point for Argyle.
The encounter between the two sides was goalless when Aaron Downes headed home his fourth of the season for the Gulls when he headed home a Kevin Nicholson corner on 78 minutes.
However, Torquay were denied all three points when 17-year-old Harvey struck from close range in the dying minutes of the game, following good work from Luke Young, to secure a valuable point for Argyle.
Monday, 24 December 2012
YULETIDE GREETINGS
On this Christmas Eve, I would like to wish a heartfelt Yuletide greeting to all readers of South West Football and a prosperous 2013.
The last few days have seen many football fixtures across the South West postponed due to the adverse wet weather conditions that have affected the region in recent days.
I would like to wish all of your respective teams the best of luck in their corresponding fixtures over the festive period and the blog will continue to be updated right up until New Years’ Eve.
The last few days have seen many football fixtures across the South West postponed due to the adverse wet weather conditions that have affected the region in recent days.
I would like to wish all of your respective teams the best of luck in their corresponding fixtures over the festive period and the blog will continue to be updated right up until New Years’ Eve.
Sunday, 23 December 2012
ARGYLE LOOK TO KEEP MINI RUN GOING
After failing to record a win in any kind of competition for nine matches, Plymouth Argyle are currently on a run of three games without defeat.
Between October 6th when they defeated Rochdale 3-1 at Home Park and their 2-0 home victory over York City, Argyle failed to record a win in all competitions.
During this period they exited the FA Cup and Johnstone's Paint Trophy at the hands of Dorchester Town and Oxford United respectively.
However, the Pilgrims have now followed up their win over the Minstermen with a draw in their Devon derby against Exeter City at St James Park before coming away from Accrington Stanley with a point, which could have been all three had Warren Feeney not been denied from the penalty spot by Stanley keeper Paul Rabchubka.
Argyle boss Carl Fletcher will now be hoping that his side can keep that run going during their remaining festive fixtures which see the Pilgrims take on Torquay United on Boxing Day before they meet Wycombe Wanderers on December 29th before travelling to Bristol Rovers on New Years' Day.
Between October 6th when they defeated Rochdale 3-1 at Home Park and their 2-0 home victory over York City, Argyle failed to record a win in all competitions.
During this period they exited the FA Cup and Johnstone's Paint Trophy at the hands of Dorchester Town and Oxford United respectively.
However, the Pilgrims have now followed up their win over the Minstermen with a draw in their Devon derby against Exeter City at St James Park before coming away from Accrington Stanley with a point, which could have been all three had Warren Feeney not been denied from the penalty spot by Stanley keeper Paul Rabchubka.
Argyle boss Carl Fletcher will now be hoping that his side can keep that run going during their remaining festive fixtures which see the Pilgrims take on Torquay United on Boxing Day before they meet Wycombe Wanderers on December 29th before travelling to Bristol Rovers on New Years' Day.
Saturday, 22 December 2012
GULLS FACING FIXTURE CONGESTION
Following the postponement of today's Devon derby against Exeter City, Torquay United are now facing a potential fixture back log in the New Year.
Despite the best efforts of the groundsmen of both the Gulls and the Grecians during the week to make sure that the game could go ahead, the decision was taken call off the fixture due a waterlogged pitch.
Both sides will be keen to get the game replayed as soon as possible as they due to meet each other again at the end of January in a game which is being televised live on Sky Sports on Monday January 28th.
It won't the only fixture which Torquay will need to re-arrange as their home clash with Rotherham United, which was due to take place January 5th, as the Millers will be involved in FA Cup third round action with fellow League Two side Aldershot Town.
All eyes now will be on Boxing Day's meeting between the Gulls and Plymouth Argyle.
Despite the best efforts of the groundsmen of both the Gulls and the Grecians during the week to make sure that the game could go ahead, the decision was taken call off the fixture due a waterlogged pitch.
Both sides will be keen to get the game replayed as soon as possible as they due to meet each other again at the end of January in a game which is being televised live on Sky Sports on Monday January 28th.
It won't the only fixture which Torquay will need to re-arrange as their home clash with Rotherham United, which was due to take place January 5th, as the Millers will be involved in FA Cup third round action with fellow League Two side Aldershot Town.
All eyes now will be on Boxing Day's meeting between the Gulls and Plymouth Argyle.
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