Torquay United v Stockport County( Saturday 11 December 2021)-Away Guide.

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Torquay United FC.,
Plainmoor,
TORQUAY,
TQ1 3PS

‘’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’

Plainmoor is a proper football ground for sure….. accommodating  up to 6500 specs, with almost 3000 of them seated, and was a picture on a cold winter afternoon when last  we were there .


 
The  turnstiles for away fans are  just off Warbro Road, and Turnstiles are cash.
The away end holds circa 1,100, away fans having the option of the
Wollens Away Terrace (Standing) or seating on Bristow’s Bench (Block A Seating, Away Fans Only).
 
Usually  up to 500 seats are on offer Bristow's Bench Stand ( see header photo)on one side of the stadium. Both of these areas are covered. The acoustics in the away terrace are particularly good , and the view from the Bristow's Bench Stand is first class too, with decent  leg room .
 Toilet  facilities are  rumoured to have improved since our last visit with the addition of  a modern toilet block, whilst refreshments are  usually OK  with the usual footy fair on offer.
 
 
Admission prices:

AdultConcessionUnder-18Under-7
Bristow’s Bench£18£16£10FREE with a paying adult






Wollens Terrace£16£14£10FREE with a paying adult
Try this link for size if you want a ticket:-

https://tickets.torquayunited.com/
 
 
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A Memory jogger next :-
 
A scintillating performance from James Gannon`s magnificent Stockport County team saw them sweep aside a combative Torquay side, in an emphatic 5-1 win at Plainmoor the last time fans were allowed in when County played at Plainmoor.
Nyal nails it !




A key factor in the County win, for me was County`s discipline, goals from Tom Walker ,Nyal Bell , Osborne , Rodney and Mulhern did the trick for County, whilst lovers of irony will remember that Ben Whitfield nicked one for the Gulls.





 400 travelling County supporters made the trip and went home deliriously happy.
 





‘’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’’


 
Getting There :-

By Coach :-

The Fingerpost Flyer will of course get you there safely and in good time,

  Leaves Finger 7.00/ Picks Up Mercian Way 7.15
Cost : £40

Ring Lou on 07896 536757 to book but not after 7.30 pm please.

By Car :-

M60
M56
M6 to J8
M5
 
Then…..
 
At the end of the M5 follow the A38 and then turn left onto the A380. Then at the traffic lights bear left onto the A3022 towards Torquay. On reaching a large retail park on your left (including a Currys PC World) turn left at the traffic lights towards Babbacombe/Plainmoor. Go straight across at the next roundabout. On reaching a T-Junction, turn left and then go right at the mini roundabout onto Westhill Road. Continue along this for 3/4s of a mile as it becomes Warbro Road. The ground is on the right. Plenty of street parking is available in the local area.

Distance: 257.5 m
Estimated Journey Time: 4 hours 30 minutes

Liquid Sustenance Near Plainmoor………

You cannot get nearer than our first recommendation  Boots & Laces which backs onto the main stand ( away fans usually welcome), but real ale is not served sadly, but many County fans go in this spot pre-match ,finding it welcoming & enjoyable and it could surely not be more convenient:-








If you are after real ale, you will definitely find it  just 0.2 m away on Marychurch Road, in the Union Inn ( TQ1 3HW) where there are likely to be 2 or 3 ales on….

We should add, that  Molloy’s, home of the Platform 5 Brewery ,on St. Marychurch, is very highly recommended ,but it’s about a 10 minute walk from the stadium.....hay ho !


Enjoy

hedgegrower

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