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From what I can gather, Austrian thought Bodin was Man of the Match
Torquay United v Gillingham - 23/10/12
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! In fact it's a !Strangely enough it was Pope Gregory the 9th inviting me for drinks aboard his steam yacht, the saucy sue currently wintering in montego bay with the England cricket team and the Balanese Goddess of plenty.
Keen to bounce back after Saturday's disappointing defeat at the Memorial Ground, Torquay United had the perfect opportunity to prove their league two credentials with an appetising home match against top of the league Gillingham. Torquay are yet to lose at Plainmoor this season, (the only unbeaten home record in the league) whilst the men from Kent arrived at TQ1 having not been defeated on their travels, was this the evening where one of the runs was set to be broken?
Torquay made two changes from the 3-2 reverse against Bristol Rovers, with Danny Leadbitter getting his long awaited chance at right back in place of the suspended Joe Oastler. Danny Stevens was restored to the starting line up at the expense of Craig Easton which led to a slight reshuffle; Nathan Craig dropping back into the centre of the park and Stevens out on the wing. As an intriguing sub-plot to the night's events Ex-Gill Rene Howe came into the match bidding to be the first Torquay player in their long, proud history to score in eight consecutive games.
Gillingham, in their changed strip of Red and Blue, came into the match on the back of two resounding victories at home notching up eight goals in the process and started like a team high on confidence passing the ball with purpose and fluidity. Without carving out a clear chance, the league leaders had United penned back for the first twenty minutes as they tried to exert their authority. Torquay dug deep to weather the early storm including some stoic defending from a succession of dangerous corners.
Torquay started to settle into the match as the half wore on and it was they who created the first clear-cut chances of the match. Bodin released Stevens with a through ball down the left hand side and the nippy winger's centre across the six yard box had to be cleverly cleared from off the toes of the onrushing Mansell by the covering defender.
It was the first warning shot aimed at Martin Allen's free-scoring team, and minutes later Billy Bodin really should have landed a fatal blow. Released via a deft flick from Rene Howe, Bodin had a clear sight at goal on his favoured left foot, sadly the Welshman's shot was tame and easily fielded by Stuart Nelson- he really should have been more severely tested.
In tight contests such as these, the smallest of incidents can often have a massive effect. On this occasion the Plainmoor crowd were left fuming when Aaron Downes was booked despite making a perfectly timed, inch perfect tackle on the striker who was looking to have a clear run on goal. The linesmen implausibly flagged for the foul and in truth it was a shocking decision which could have completely changed the cause of the match, thankfully for all concerned the resulting free-kick 35 yards out led to nothing.
Into the second half and Gillingham again started brightest, no doubt galvanised by a passionate half time speech from lower-league motivator man-manager Martin 'mad dog' Allen. Indeed the men from the east coast took the lead in the 53rd minute, sadly for United, it was a gift. A long hook forward looked to be causing the yellow back line no danger at all until miscommunication between Saah and Downes saw both centre-backs go for the same ball. Getting in each other's way the ball diverted to the loitering Burton- in an offside position up until that point- who smashed the ball past Poke on the half volley to give the Gills a lead they scarcely deserved.
To their credit, the home team did not let their head's drop and struck back almost immediately with a goal also full of fortune. Nathan Craig's free kick from the pop-side touchline evaded everyone inside the crowded box and curled straight into the top corner. Stuart Nelson will be disappointed not to have stopped it having seen the ball pass through his finger-tips, but take nothing away from the Welshman's first professional goal, his delivery from set-pieces was a constant menace to Gillingham throughout the match.
The match now had an exciting ebb and flow feel to it, both teams looking like they could score on the counter-attack however it was Nelson who was being kept busier. Hotshot Rene Howe nearly made history midway through the second half when he adeptly made space for himself after latching onto Bodin's through pass, with getting his name in the record books firmly etched in his mind, United's leading scorer's shot look destined for the bottom corner until Nelson's crucial intervention diverted it round the post.
With time running out Torquay continued to be patient and pass the ball purposefully instead of what may have been the tempting alternative of getting a second striker on and playing more direct. Ling's decision to trust the eleven on the pitch paid off handsomely though when the ball was shifted to Kevin Nicholson 25 yards from goal. Torquay's long-serving left-back needed no invitation to shoot, his powerful shot caught a deflection and looped over the despairing Nelson and into the net. It was Nicholson's first goal of the season and was perfectly timed with just 4 minutes left on the clock.
From then until the end attention turned as to whether Howe could break the record and though chances presented themselves to release the big man on the counter-attack, the final ball was sadly lacking. United's marksman will instead have to be content with equalling the record set by Sammy Collins of seven consecutive matches, a fantastic achievement by anyone's standards.
Torquay showed excellent character and resilience tonight to not only bounce back from defeat to lowly Bristol, but to over-turn a frustrating one goal deficit too. In ending Gillingham's excellent and consistent recent form, The Gulls showed that when at their best they are a match for any team in the division. It seems that consistency has been an issue for United and they have the perfect opportunity to record back to back victories in league two for the first time this season when they face Morecambe at TQ1 on Saturday.
Torquay made two changes from the 3-2 reverse against Bristol Rovers, with Danny Leadbitter getting his long awaited chance at right back in place of the suspended Joe Oastler. Danny Stevens was restored to the starting line up at the expense of Craig Easton which led to a slight reshuffle; Nathan Craig dropping back into the centre of the park and Stevens out on the wing. As an intriguing sub-plot to the night's events Ex-Gill Rene Howe came into the match bidding to be the first Torquay player in their long, proud history to score in eight consecutive games.
Gillingham, in their changed strip of Red and Blue, came into the match on the back of two resounding victories at home notching up eight goals in the process and started like a team high on confidence passing the ball with purpose and fluidity. Without carving out a clear chance, the league leaders had United penned back for the first twenty minutes as they tried to exert their authority. Torquay dug deep to weather the early storm including some stoic defending from a succession of dangerous corners.
Torquay started to settle into the match as the half wore on and it was they who created the first clear-cut chances of the match. Bodin released Stevens with a through ball down the left hand side and the nippy winger's centre across the six yard box had to be cleverly cleared from off the toes of the onrushing Mansell by the covering defender.
It was the first warning shot aimed at Martin Allen's free-scoring team, and minutes later Billy Bodin really should have landed a fatal blow. Released via a deft flick from Rene Howe, Bodin had a clear sight at goal on his favoured left foot, sadly the Welshman's shot was tame and easily fielded by Stuart Nelson- he really should have been more severely tested.
In tight contests such as these, the smallest of incidents can often have a massive effect. On this occasion the Plainmoor crowd were left fuming when Aaron Downes was booked despite making a perfectly timed, inch perfect tackle on the striker who was looking to have a clear run on goal. The linesmen implausibly flagged for the foul and in truth it was a shocking decision which could have completely changed the cause of the match, thankfully for all concerned the resulting free-kick 35 yards out led to nothing.
Into the second half and Gillingham again started brightest, no doubt galvanised by a passionate half time speech from lower-league motivator man-manager Martin 'mad dog' Allen. Indeed the men from the east coast took the lead in the 53rd minute, sadly for United, it was a gift. A long hook forward looked to be causing the yellow back line no danger at all until miscommunication between Saah and Downes saw both centre-backs go for the same ball. Getting in each other's way the ball diverted to the loitering Burton- in an offside position up until that point- who smashed the ball past Poke on the half volley to give the Gills a lead they scarcely deserved.
To their credit, the home team did not let their head's drop and struck back almost immediately with a goal also full of fortune. Nathan Craig's free kick from the pop-side touchline evaded everyone inside the crowded box and curled straight into the top corner. Stuart Nelson will be disappointed not to have stopped it having seen the ball pass through his finger-tips, but take nothing away from the Welshman's first professional goal, his delivery from set-pieces was a constant menace to Gillingham throughout the match.
The match now had an exciting ebb and flow feel to it, both teams looking like they could score on the counter-attack however it was Nelson who was being kept busier. Hotshot Rene Howe nearly made history midway through the second half when he adeptly made space for himself after latching onto Bodin's through pass, with getting his name in the record books firmly etched in his mind, United's leading scorer's shot look destined for the bottom corner until Nelson's crucial intervention diverted it round the post.
With time running out Torquay continued to be patient and pass the ball purposefully instead of what may have been the tempting alternative of getting a second striker on and playing more direct. Ling's decision to trust the eleven on the pitch paid off handsomely though when the ball was shifted to Kevin Nicholson 25 yards from goal. Torquay's long-serving left-back needed no invitation to shoot, his powerful shot caught a deflection and looped over the despairing Nelson and into the net. It was Nicholson's first goal of the season and was perfectly timed with just 4 minutes left on the clock.
From then until the end attention turned as to whether Howe could break the record and though chances presented themselves to release the big man on the counter-attack, the final ball was sadly lacking. United's marksman will instead have to be content with equalling the record set by Sammy Collins of seven consecutive matches, a fantastic achievement by anyone's standards.
Torquay showed excellent character and resilience tonight to not only bounce back from defeat to lowly Bristol, but to over-turn a frustrating one goal deficit too. In ending Gillingham's excellent and consistent recent form, The Gulls showed that when at their best they are a match for any team in the division. It seems that consistency has been an issue for United and they have the perfect opportunity to record back to back victories in league two for the first time this season when they face Morecambe at TQ1 on Saturday.
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wow, what a game, six or seven standout performances tonight, with three or four having very good games aswell, two cracking goals! If only we played like that on Saturday!
The gulls are going up
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We will, but when we get to Oxford we'll play like a bag of stranded dolphins.
Strangely enough it was Pope Gregory the 9th inviting me for drinks aboard his steam yacht, the saucy sue currently wintering in montego bay with the England cricket team and the Balanese Goddess of plenty.
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No chance for me to get to Plainmoor tonite, then the phone goes and I have a gentleman who wants to commision a model from me. he lives in Newport. Then a second call and another gentleman wants me to buy his collection. he lives in Chepstow. That made up my mind for me, I was going to see our Yate Town in the FA cup replay, Wow what a match and several players to keep an eye on even allowing for the extra effort in a cup match. That made my night.austrianandygull wrote:With Man U losing it only leaves one acca left for me, Sheff U, Valencia, Juve, Gillingham ( sorry! ) , Bayern, Newport and Barca.
The to get home and look up this forum and find we outplayed Gillingham and won. But to really make it my night I find you mention Newort in your backed teams. tell me you didn't put a bet on them to win. go on tell me. I'm lovin it.
Oh boy do I love an FA cup fairy tale. I am truly thankfull we didn't get Yate in the 1st round draw. No way can Cheltenham say it's a wrap.Always Look on the bright side of life
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What an excellent performance against a top side!
The spine of the team had a very strong game - Howe was fantastic again, Craig and Lathrope were outstanding in midfield and Saah and Downes were commanding at the back. However, I would pick out for special attention Leadbitter who struggled at the start but grew in confidence and contribution as the match wore on - well done indeed!
The booking for Downes was a travesty but the referee had no option to call the foul with the lino flagging vigorously. I think he called it correctly by only giving a yellow when the "last man" rule would have dictated a red. In fact I think he had a good game overall.
The crowd also did well and Plainmoor was rocking for much of the second half.
The ones who deserve criticism however were the stay-aways, only 2,200 against the top team is very, very poor and is probably reducing Ling's war chest for loan signings later in the season when we may need to bolster the squad.
But, for the moment lets bask in the glow of being Devon's top team!
The spine of the team had a very strong game - Howe was fantastic again, Craig and Lathrope were outstanding in midfield and Saah and Downes were commanding at the back. However, I would pick out for special attention Leadbitter who struggled at the start but grew in confidence and contribution as the match wore on - well done indeed!
The booking for Downes was a travesty but the referee had no option to call the foul with the lino flagging vigorously. I think he called it correctly by only giving a yellow when the "last man" rule would have dictated a red. In fact I think he had a good game overall.
The crowd also did well and Plainmoor was rocking for much of the second half.
The ones who deserve criticism however were the stay-aways, only 2,200 against the top team is very, very poor and is probably reducing Ling's war chest for loan signings later in the season when we may need to bolster the squad.
But, for the moment lets bask in the glow of being Devon's top team!
Phil
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Certainly didn't expect that. Big boost after Saturday. Now 3 more points on Saturday and it's looking good. Delighted Ling reverted to the norm, I don't think the tactics helped at Rovers bringing Easton in, so to go back to the Manse-Damon-Craig midfield was a good move, which clearly paid off.
Decent atmosphere second half too, we haven't half been treated to some memorable night games in recent weeks!
Decent atmosphere second half too, we haven't half been treated to some memorable night games in recent weeks!
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great performances all round, rene was awesome, leadbitter did very well and nico was fantastic in the 2nd half, the linesman on the pop side was poor, as for the size of the crowd, if you look at all the games last night crowds were down, bury only had 1900 for there game in league 1, again tv has dictated to the part time fans .
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Another point regarding attendances, is there actually a reason why the FL seem to tie midweek games in with the CL? Doesn't help any clubs, really.
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To be honest, over the last few seasons, we've done great v. Oxford, 0-3 to 3-3, 2-0..etc.. Can't wait til Nov. 10thaustrianandygull wrote:We will, but when we get to Oxford we'll play like a bag of stranded dolphins.
Fate: A police dog called Bryn bit Torquay player Jim McNichol and the time while he was receiving treatment was added onto the end of the second half.
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Highlights for those that weren't there.
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