Torquay United FC- Plainmoor

Visits: 1
Torquay United 1-2 Port Vale (League Two, February 13th 2010)
Stands I’ve Been in: Family Stand
Ticket Price (1st Visit): £12 (Student)
Attendance (1st Visit):  2,563
Address: Plainmoor, Torquay, TQ1 3PS

Transport

A long long trip, but can’t complain about access. The ground isn’t really signposted until you’re right on top of it, but parking was spot on, free street parking literally a 30 second walk from the away end. Getting back was less fun thanks to lane closures and the longest ever diversion on the M6…

Mosaic outside Plainmoor's Family Stand

Food & Drink

The Boots n Laces bar is on site at the ground, or you can head towards the beach where there are plenty of pubs and places to eat. We went to a chippy near the front on Princes Street, about 10 minutes walk from the ground. Typical seaside chippy with small portions and big prices, but they were bloody good chips though! My dad had a burger inside the ground that didn’t exactly come recommended…they also sell chips in the ground, which is rare these days, but no idea what they were like having already ate.

The Family Stand, before kick off

Inside the Ground

Good little mix, with the all seated Family Stand behind one goal, the seated Main Stand with paddock at the front, and the all terraced Popular Terrace and away end. The ground is fairly up to date all around, with the only obstructed views coming in the Main Stand (or the crossbar if you happen to sit level with it!)

The players walk out in front of the Main Stand

Atmosphere

Absolutely none where I sat, though I kind of knew that sitting in the Family Stand! All the atmosphere from the home fans came from the Popular Terrace, which was a bit hit and miss, but pretty good when it got going. Likewise the away end, which seems to have excellent acoustics, because the Vale fans could be heard loud and clear when they got going.

The Popular Terrace celebrates Elliott Benyon's goal

Anything Else

Elliott Benyon scored with his first touch just seconds after coming on as a substitute for Torquay, must be a personal record at least as one of the fastest goals Ive ever seen from a player!

Port Vale fans in the Warbro Road End

Overall

Strange sleepy little town seemingly full of old people, it shows at the ground as it’s a really relaxed. I would say it’s a decent little ground too that I’d be happy to go back to, but only if it moves a hundred miles or so further north!

Plainmoor Photos