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A long and possibly relaxing weekend is in store for Bulls fans who make the trip to Torquay to see United take on already relegated Torquay United on Saturday. Many hardened United followers are travelling as part of organised weekend trips but for the day-trippers this general synopsis may be of some assistance although Guest House dwellers may be disappointed not to see The Hangings Gardens of Babylon out of their bedroom window.
Originally playing as Torquay Town they shared their Plainmoor ground with rivals Babbacombe competing in the Plymouth and District League alongside the reserve sides of nearby Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle. The two sides eventually merged in 1921 to form Torquay United and played in the Western League and were later elected to Division 3 (South) of The Football League replacing Welsh club Aberdare. Their first season saw them finish bottom having won just eight games, drawn fourteen and lost twenty. They were duly re-elected and finally gained promotion in 1960 albeit for just two seasons. Their fortunes have varied both on and off the pitch ever since as they flirted with relegation from The League…a fate which was finally confirmed this season. Bulls fans will no doubt be casting back their memories to our own demotion and therefore be able to sympathise with Gulls fans on their final day. Fair weather is forecast and hopefully the game will be open and entertaining. Finally, with the home team colours being yellow with blue trim it is likely that The Bulls will be playing in their black and white home strip.
Torquay United v The Bulls – Plainmoor, Saturday 5th May KO 3.00 pm
Travel by Car
Leave Hereford travelling south on the A49 towards Ross then join the A4137 at Harewood End continuing through St Owens Cross before joining the A40 towards Monmouth. Continue through the tunnels at Monmouth eventually joining the M4 at J24 (sign London, Chepstow. After crossing the River Severn leave the M4 at J22 and join the M49 (sign Avonmouth). Bear right then immediately branch left onto the M5 (sing Southwest). At the end of the M5 follow the A38 and then turn left onto the A380. On reaching Kingskerwell, take the first exit at the large roundabout (where is a McDonalds & Sainsburys on one side) onto the A3022 towards Torquay. After one mile turn left towards Babbacombe (signposted Babbacombe (A379)). After 1 mile turn left into Westhill Road for Warbro Road. Torquay United is signposted on nearing the ground. Street parking. Distance 150 miles, although Routeplanner suggests a jouney time of 2 hours 45 minutes, recent visits by fans have been known to take up to four hours so allow plenty of time.
Postcode TQ1 3PS
Admission
All seated tickets given to HUFC have sold out but Torquay have suggested that some seated tickets may be available on the day. Meanwhile, terrace tickets are still available from the Club office at Edgar Street
Adults £14Under 16's £5Student/Concessions £11.
Alehouses
The Torquay Supporters Club “Boots and Laces” normally admits visiting fans and has a reputation for being friendly whilst O’Conners near to the ground and The George Inn on Babbacombe Road have both received recommendations. Meanwhile, the local Wetherspoons can be found as The London Inn at 15/16 The Strand. Finally, that well known Salopian, Duffil Cessfield, suggests a stroll up a lane opposite and to the left of ‘Spoons where a couple of cracking real ale Pubs can be found after about 150 yards. Edit….Further enquiries suggest these two Pubs may be The Devon Arms and the Hole In The Wall in Park Lane.
See you all at Plainmoor
