TORQUAY UNITED have solved their training pitch problems by finding a new state of the art facility in the town.
The cash-strapped Gulls had ran into issues with their training facilities at Newton Abbot’s Seale-Hayne College, which they had been sharing with Plymouth Argyle.
Fortunately for manager Kevin Nicholson and his squad, the National League side have now found a new training home at the Sports Centre at Torquay Academy school.
The new facility is just a few miles from Plainmoor and player-boss Nicholson is delighted with the link-up which will see Torquay Academy players given the chance to impress.
“First of all it gives hope to all those young footballers out there with their local club, Torquay United,” he said.
“This association gives talented young men a chance to improve as both footballers and people in a fantastic environment with great facilities, while furthering their academic career at the same time.
“The boys who stand out will have a chance to train with our first-team and see what they’re really made of and that can only be a positive thing for themselves and other aspiring footballers from the local area.
“The link-up will allow Torquay Academy to play in a better standard of football and test themselves against a higher calibre of player, which is always a fantastic way to improve and they will also have the chance to play some games at The Launa Windows Stadium, which must be a real draw and great experience for the lads.
“On the flip side it also means that Torquay United will be able to use the brilliant facilities at Torquay Academy for training and working towards improving our league position and performances.
“The facilities that will be at our disposal include a full-size training pitch and 3G all-weather facilities, plus many other positive advantages for Torquay United.”
