NLS: Weymouth v Torquay United 3pm 02/03/24

No Nelson (Has he gone back) or Booth in the matchday squad.

Booth certainly travelled as he came over and clapped the fans at the end. Didn’t notice if Nelson was there. I would say either of them would have been stronger and done better than Ollie Tomlinson for their goal. Was too easy for their prat of a number 14 who then decided to try and wind up our support for no apparent reason. Have read elsewhere that Jarvis was supposed to pick the player up. But Tomlinson got to the man right in front of where I was stood and his challenge was just so soft. It was an easy nod in that should not have been so easy.

Great atmosphere throughout from the Yellow Army today and a pleasure to be there. “Torquay ‘til I die” feels like it has taken on new meaning this week. Yet still the same meaning. I thought we played well and was a fair bit of end to end in patches. We probably had the better chances overall, but neither side was able to stamp their authority on the game. Good saves from both ‘keepers today and nothing either could do with the goals.

Halstead 6 (a couple of good saves including one unsighted in first half low down)
Moxey 6 (Solid)
Tomlinson 4 (Unimpressed by their goal)
Marshall 5.5 (Ok)
Jude-Boyd 8 (Quality all day. Impressive performance again.)
Stobbes 6.5 (flashes of brilliance. Looked alright.)
McGavin 5.5 (not particularly good or bad)
Dawson 6.5 (heavy touch once or twice but got better and very important for us)
WJD 5.5 (not one of his better displays)
Jarvis 6.5 (unlucky not to score with a good backheel. Good hold up play and a few chances reasonably well taken.)
Ash 5.5 (good at times and poor at other times)

None of the subs put a foot wrong. Archer looked good again.

I thought it was a very much average performance yesterday. No lack of effort, but not enough quality and perhaps confidence to win the game. Their keeper came up with a reaction save early in the second half to deny a Jarvis header from what seemed to be a certain goal. Thought our goal was a rare moment of quality and while the delivery of the free kick, poorly conceded by Tomlinson was on the money, too easy for their striker. Agree that Dawson and Judd Boyd were our best two players.

WEYMOUTH DONATIONS

As we are sure supporters are aware, Weymouth FC very kindly offered to donate to TUST £5 for every adult away ticket sold for last Saturday’s game. In addition to this, the Weymouth Supporters’ Association raised further funds from a bucket collection and the sale of badges. A total of approximately £3,000 was raised from all of these initiatives.

Weymouth suggested that their contribution should be used to help fund player and staff wages, so we have agreed to forward the full amount on to the Football Club as soon as it is received on the understanding that it is used for this purpose.

Yesterday marked the second anniversary of the passing of the great Frank O'Farrell. How fitting that the two clubs at which he is so revered have come together in this way.

On behalf of all Torquay United supporters, we put on record our appreciation of this wonderful gesture and send our thanks to all involved at Weymouth.