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TORQUAY 2 CHELTENHAM 2 - MANAGERS' VIEW
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- Created on Tuesday, 21 August 2012 23:45
- Last Updated on Friday, 24 August 2012 08:10
- Published on Monday, 20 August 2012 08:46
- Written by Ross Reid at Plainmoor
Torquay United boss Martin Ling admitted a draw was “probably a fair result” following the Gulls’ pulsating 2-2 League Two draw with Cheltenham Town at Plainmoor.
Ling said: “Overall the draw was probably a fair result if I am totally honest because they asked us an awful lot of questions.
CORNWALL END CENTURY LONG WAIT FOR TITLE
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- Created on Tuesday, 21 August 2012 18:23
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 August 2012 17:40
- Published on Monday, 20 August 2012 18:23
- Written by Ross Reid and Michael Weeks
Cornwall’s cricketers have created Minor Counties history by winning the Western Division title.
Tom Sharp’s side won against Wales MC at Abergavenny by 10 wickets to top the division last night.
CRICKET: CORNWALL TOP AND TAYLOR
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- Created on Wednesday, 25 July 2012 11:57
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 25 July 2012 11:50
- Published on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 11:57
- Written by Michael Weeks
Cornwall top the Minor Counties Championship Western Division by eight points, with two rounds remaining following a 105-run win over Cheshire at Truro CC.
Cornwall declared in the morning on 346-8 with St Austell wicket keeper-batsman Taylor Williams making 125 not out. It left Cheshire 363 to win in a minimum of 95 overs.
FOOTBALL SHORTS: LING SWOOPS FOR DOWNES
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- Created on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 12:33
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 12:47
- Published on Monday, 23 July 2012 11:33
Torquay United have signed Australian defender Aaron Downes on a one-year deal following his release from Chesterfield.
The Gulls have swooped for Downes, 27, as a replacement for Devon-born defender Mark Ellis, who joined League One Crewe Alexandra from Torquay earlier this summer.
MINOR COUNTIES CRICKET: HOCKIN IN SEVENTH HEAVEN
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- Created on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 11:42
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 July 2012 15:26
- Published on Monday, 23 July 2012 11:42
- Written by Michael Williams and Ross Reid
Cornwall's cricketers are well placed going into the final day of their Minor Counties Championship game against Cheshire at Truro CC today (Boscawen Park 1100).
The Duchy - buoyed by Sam Hockin's career best 7 for 82 - bowled out the visitors for 168 yesterday morning to lead by 16 following the first innings.
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