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So here we are, about to toast the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ on the 1st Jan 1066 and my thoughts turn to you, my Torquay chums. I have recently returned from a 2 month stretch in...umm on....a...an Oil Rig in the North Sea and I have been unable to keep track of local football results due to spending most of my time curled up in my bunk, crying.

You can imagine my shock when I return home to be fully updated by my Parole Officer about the fortunes of City, yourselves and Bristol Rectum F.C. in the last 8 weeks. Needless to say, I have shed many tears since Argyle came to Bristol on boxing day and this afternoon at one stage I laughed so much I p*ssed myself. Unfortunatley however, my beloved Bristol City are hovering precariously close to the Championship drop zone so I am in no posistion to be too smug.

This does appear to be a very happy new year for the fans of Torquay Utd, Martin Ling has obviously turned things around after a mini bad spell in September (I think?) and you seem to be on the up. Spare ol KJF a couple minutes and tell me if you think the playoffs or even automatic promotion are a real possibility this year for the Gulls as Im intrested (and could maybe use any inside information for gambling purposes).

Finally, if your still reading this utter garbage, I wont be venturing out this evening. From October onwards the streets of South Bristol are awash with gangs of youths looking for people to throw fireworks at and on New Years eve the adults get in on the act as well. I cant be arrrrsssed, as we say plus its a tenner just to get in the local, sod that.

Whatever your doing, have a brilliant New Year, stay safe and maybe 2012 will bring a Bristol City vs Torquay Utd league fixture. I may even put money on it. Have a good one.

Cheers

Kinky John Fowler

I'd say we have an outside chance of the play-offs, but to be completely honest with you KJF, we are not good enough to go up. We'll certainly have a struggle next year if we do. Our first XI is decent but the squad is not good enough by a long shot. If given the opportunity though, I'd take it as long as some decent signings are made on the wings and up front next season.

Good to see BCFC are doing better now, gradually clawing your way from the relegation zone. I don't care where you finish, as long as you finish above Peterborough because I fancy mocking some friends of mine!