National League 2020/21 - who goes up, are we bothered?

[overseas shrimper]

I'm not sure that's quite right though... yes, they were first relegated out of the FL 14 years ago but came back a couple of years later and had a decent-ish time in L2 for a bit, making the play offs a couple of times and getting to the final on
one occasion.

Yes you are, and so you should be. Good point.

 

[kaymac]

I'm not sure that's quite right though... yes, they were first relegated out of the FL 14 years ago but came back a couple of years later and had a decent-ish time in L2 for a bit, making the play offs a couple of times and getting to the final on
one occasion.

Torquay went down Into Conference South a few seasons back.

 

[overseas shrimper]

Looks like Notts County are looking at a 3rd season in the VNL. Sobering thought for us.

 

[Cultist of Sooty]

I'm not sure that's quite right though... yes, they were first relegated out of the FL 14 years ago but came back a couple of years later and had a decent-ish time in L2 for a bit, making the play offs a couple of times and getting to the final on
one occasion.

Torquay were relegated from League 2 in 2007. It took them 2 years to get back into the EFL.

They were relegated again in 2014, and are still trying to get back up. They dropped down to National League South in 2018, and promoted back up to National League in 2019.

 

[Barry.C]

Congrats to Torquay, into ta South v North final

Another terrific game to watch played at an incredible pace. Phil we need to further up our training to SAS standards at this rate

We wouldnt mind watching games like that every week, of course as long as mostly in our favour.

Hope im wrong got the impression both sides would tear through us, although on the other hand both sides very much up for it of course as a play off semi

Great Entertainment

Will compare the Monkey Hangers v Stockport tomorrow

 

[Sammy Shrimper]

Start to plan the weekend away in Nottingham fellow Shrimpers.
Great City, great pubs… and a decent stadium to visit.

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

Looks like Notts County are looking at a 3rd season in the VNL. Sobering thought for us.

The differences that they sacked Ardley when they was 3rd, only 6 points off the top ??‍ Then Notts lost 10 from last 15 league games before they started winning.

 

[Ricey]

Looks like Notts County are looking at a 3rd season in the VNL. Sobering thought for us.

Great news though for me, I have a good friend who is a Notts County fan. Haven’t done the ground so we are going to make a day of it (hopefully) football then a night out in Nottingham.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Great news though for me, I have a good friend who is a Notts County fan. Haven’t done the ground so we are going to make a day of it (hopefully) football then a night out in Nottingham.

I’m looking forward to this one too, hope it’s a Saturday game.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Notts County was the only one of those last 4 grounds I've not done, so looking forward to visiting!

 

[kaymac]

Hartlepool 1-0 up at Stockport into the last few minutes

 

[kaymac]

FT and Hartlepool win it 1-0 Torquay v Hartlepool in final next Saturday

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Is it me, or were we really as bad at passing over the last two seasons as the Stockport v Pool match?
There was a bit of keep ball by the latter in the last three minutes, but most of the time the ball went from a blue to a yellow, and back to a blue - and they're were the second semi-final!

 

[kaymac]

Welcome to the world of NL

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Second versus fourth place.in the Final....... history favours Torquay. As I've stated earlier it's rare, for anyone out of the top finishing four, to achieve promotion

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Selfishly want Chesterfield and Notts County to stay down, nice locals for me. Must admit though both will make the division harder for us.

You got your wish ;-)

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Sadly, the cup for me is half full.
Have done both Notts and Hartlepool as grounds; the former, when Blues were beaten on a Tuesday night 4-0 with Stan in the team.
So, would like Hartepool to win so's Torquay remains a decent day out.
In fact, if it's not asking too much Mr Dream-maker, can you make the visit to Plainmoor in August?

 

[Rob Noxious]

Sadly, the cup for me is half full.
Have done both Notts and Hartlepool as grounds; the former, when Blues were beaten on a Tuesday night 4-0 with Stan in the team.
So, would like Stockport to win so's Torquay remains a decent day out.
In fact, if it's not asking too much Mr Dream-maker, can you make the visit to Plainmoor in August?

I believe it's TQ V Hartlepool in the Final. Like you, I hope that TQ stay down for that "decent day out."

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

I believe it's TQ V Hartlepool in the Final. Like you, I hope that TQ stay down for that "decent day out."

Correct, and thanks!
It is Pool and Torquay, so hope the former win. I've been to the Victoria Ground on a freezing Tuesday in February, and don't want to repeat the experience!

 

[Rob Noxious]

Correct, and thanks!
It is Pool and Torquay, so hope the former win. I've been to the Victoria Ground on a freezing Tuesday in February, and don't want to repeat the experience!

Quite liked that supporters' club there - the Raglan Quoit, I think it was called. But yes, Torquay has its 'English Riviera' charm, not least in The Hole In The Wall.