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The draw for the FA Trophy is tomorrow lunchtime, I hope we get a top National League side. I do not want to be drawn against Plymouth Parkway, Truro or Tiverton - all of whom, would fancy their chances against us.

I think any team of whatever ability would be confident of beating the current Torquay United first team.

With promotion not a prospect I hope we make an effort in the Trophy. If Hornchurch can win it so can we.

standupsitdown wrote: 28 Nov 2021, 20:36 With promotion not a prospect I hope we make an effort in the Trophy. If Hornchurch can win it so can we.

I admire your confidence

Away to Tonbridge Angels!

The only possible draw I DID NOT WANT!

My home-town team against my adopted 2nd Team (ST holder at Longmead for quite a few seasons since moving up to Kent in the 90s).

Hope they're doing half-and-half scarfs for this one!

United62 wrote: 29 Nov 2021, 13:11 Away to Tonbridge Angels!

The only possible draw I DID NOT WANT!

My home-town team against my adopted 2nd Team (ST holder at Longmead for quite a few seasons since moving up to Kent in the 90s).

Hope they're doing half-and-half scarfs for this one!

Well, whatever the result, you’re guaranteed an interest in the next round.

United62 wrote: 29 Nov 2021, 13:11 Away to Tonbridge Angels!

The only possible draw I DID NOT WANT!

My home-town team against my adopted 2nd Team (ST holder at Longmead for quite a few seasons since moving up to Kent in the 90s).

Hope they're doing half-and-half scarfs for this one!

With your inside knowledge can you please keep us updated on match details and ticket information. Thanks

Nick Potkins wrote: 29 Nov 2021, 15:52 With your inside knowledge can you please keep us updated on match details and ticket information. Thanks

Looks quite a small ground. Can I park nearby? Will there be segregation as most NLS clubs didn't bother a few years ago!

As yet, no mention if it's going to be an all-ticket match. The Angels play local rivals Maidstone on Boxing Day and that is all-ticket and segregated so I'm guessing the board at Longmead will look at this game in the same way (not the local rivals bit, but being a big game with a larger-than-usual away contingent).

Yep, it's a small ground, capacity is c.3,000 with approx 760 seats. There is ample parking right outside the ground in a free car park. If that's full, then there is plenty of street parking nearby.

Once the info re tickets is published on the Angels' website, I'll update on here.

https://www.tonbridgeangels.co.uk/

DB57 wrote: 29 Nov 2021, 15:49Well, whatever the result, you’re guaranteed an interest in the next round.

Very true DB57! ... it'll be a strange one after watching the Angels beat the Gulls (Canvey Island variety) 1-0 in the FA Trophy on Saturday and then watching the Angels play the Gulls (the Riviera variety) in the FA Trophy on the 18th.

Online tickets have gone on sale for this game.

https://www.tonbridgeangels.co.uk/buy-tickets

No mention as to whether it's all-ticket or segregated so I'm guessing the Longmead board are hoping that the Yellow Army are a well-behaved bunch!

Of course we are!

Got my ticket, COYY.

Was at Longmead last night to watch a bore-fest 0-0 v St Albans.

There was no mention of the Torquay game being segregated or all-ticket. If it's the usual, then it'll be pay on the day (cash/card or pre-purchased ticket) and stand/sit where you like.

There's a club bar (all welcome - well it usually is depending on the visitors) and also a large marquee behind the North Stand which is normally open for a bevvy or two on match days.

If it's going to be a large crowd (and there's no reason why it wouldn't be) then I would suggest that anyone attending arrive a bit earlier than normal as the seats are (usually) first come first served and the only covered terracing is behind both goals... other than that, if you're a short-arse like me, you'll need to bring an orange crate as well as your club rattle and yellow/blue jokers hat... and a brolly.

I sent an E mail to Tonbridge asking if segregation was planned before getting my tickets. Very polite e mail back stating they are a friendly and welcoming club and they only segregate fans on police advice. Our game will have no segregation but the Maidstone one a week or so later will!!

fred wrote: 01 Dec 2021, 17:11 I sent an E mail to Tonbridge asking if segregation was planned before getting my tickets. Very polite e mail back stating they are a friendly and welcoming club and they only segregate fans on police advice. Our game will have no segregation but the Maidstone one a week or so later will!!

Considering that when we visited Maidstone, the local police advice was for segregation, this seems a strange decision, but not unwelcome.