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Bookings will be taken on match days in the STAR HQ behind the East Stand, opposite Gate 7. We will be open before the match, at half time (access only to those in the East Stand) and after the game. We will also usually be open for bookings on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm but please check the website for updates on opening hours. Booking Policy: Only STAR members are allowed to travel on coaches organised by STAR Travel. Members will be required to produce their membership card when both booking the coach and when boarding prior to travel. Persons not in possession of a valid membership card may be prevented from travelling. Members may book for groups but, at the time of booking, must be in possession of the membership cards relating to those in the group.Under 14's/18's Policy: We have a designated coach for those under 18 years old travelling without an adult, this is Coach 5. Only this coach will allow under 18's to travel alone so you must request this coach when making your booking and remember spaces will therefore be limited. Please also note that you must be at least 14 years of age to travel on Coach 5 alone or with another minor, if you're under 14 you must be accompanied by someone aged 18+ to travel with STAR. Station Hill Policy: Coach 4 is designated as Station Hill coach, only this coach will pick up and drop off at the station. Members must state this is the coach they want when booking. No other coaches will go to the Station other than Coach 4 and the under 18's Coach 5 if required. Upcoming Away Travel:
Parking in and around Plainmoor is predominantly on street. The further away from the ground you get, the easier it will be to find a space. The area of St Marychurch has a couple of large car parks and pubs - Molloys in particular warmly welcomes away fans. The ground is just a 5-7 minute walk from there, so it would be well worth parking there, having a drink and strolling to the ground. About the Team One player to look out for would be Billy Kee, a sturdy young striker that we signed from Leicester City. He has scored quite a few goals in pre-season and looks to be a good addition to our striking roster. Another young striker-come-winger is Chris Zebrowski, formerly of Plymouth Argyle, Millwall and Wycombe Wanderers. He's in his second spell at Plainmoor and always gives us a good attacking edge. Elsewhere there's Guy Branston or 'The Pickler' who spent the last few months of last season on loan at Torquay from Burton Albion. He's now signed for us on a year-long deal. He's a bit of a journeyman, but after just a few months at Torquay last season he was voted runner-up in the Player of the Season awards. He was central to our survival and we're hoping to see a lot more of the same from him in the central defensive role. Then there's Lee Mansell, the club's longest serving player, who is in his fourth year at Torquay. What an engine and what passion. He really stirs the players and the fans and leads by example. He is a midfielder, but spent a couple of years as a right back at Plainmoor before reclaiming his midfield berth toward the end of last season. Torquay United Hopes for the Season For the forthcoming 2010-2011 campaign, it would be good if we could win the division, thus securing automatic promotion, win the Carling Cup, the FA Cup and the Johnstone Paint Trophy, qualifying for European football next season in doing so. Clearly, we will have to beat Reading to achieve our aim of winning the Carling Cup. That's about it really. TUST: Torquay United Supporters' Trust www.torquaysupporters.com Portsmouth:  Our first nPower Championship away match is on Saturday 14th August at Portsmouth. Kick off is at 3pm. Coaches depart the Mad Stad at 12 noon or 11.45am from Station Hill. The cost is only £10 and STAR members can book tickets at the STAR base.Information About Portsmouth Ground Name: Fratton Park Address: Frogmore Road, Portsmouth, PO4 8RA Main Telephone No: 02392 731204 Main Fax No: 02392 734129 Ticket Office: 0844 847 1898 Team Nickname: Pompey Year Ground Opened: 1898 Pitch Size: 115 x 73 yards Shirt Sponsors: Jobsite Home Kit Colours: Blue, White & Red Away Kit Colours: White & Blue 3rd Kit Colours: Black With Blue Trim Kit Manufacturers: Canterbury Official Web Site: http://www.portsmouthfc.co.uk/ For more information visit http://www.footballgroundguide.com/portsmouth/ From The Pompey Trust Welcome to Portsmouth! The old days are long gone, and with an excellent stewarding system and policing on the day, most fans mingle with little trouble. Away fans go in to the Milton End on the corner of Specks Lane. Walking around Fratton Park in club colours is like pretty much any ground in the country, if you are there to enjoy your day and the football, then you will enjoy the atmosphere of one of the Football Leagues oldest grounds! Parking Fratton Park is in the middle of a residential area and parking is at a premium. There are car parks that accept away fans on the entrance to Rodney Road to the East of the ground or at Milton Cross school on St Marys Road opposite St Marys Hospital. Residential parking is available around the streets off of Velder Avenue and around the Milton Park area, but you need to get there early. Away Fan-Friendly Pubs The most away fan friendly pub is The Good Companion on Velder Avenue/Eastern Road. As with a lot of pubs, the nearer you get to the ground the more difficult it is for away fans to get in. If Reading fans are getting down early, the areas around the City Centre and Gunwharf Quays are nice especially in August and are family friendly. However, both these areas are a car/bus ride from the ground. Places to Eat The best places to eat before and after the game are at Gunwharf and around the Southsea area. Your fans are visiting the seaside on an August day after all, so these areas have plenty of outside areas for eating beside the water. About the Team Unfortunately due to the demise of the club off the field, the team that Portsmouth fans came to know and love have been decimated. On a recent 3 game tour of America only 6 players with first team experience made the trip. As for who will be in the first team come August 14th is anyone's guess. Michael Brown is still here and with his battling midfield qualities we still have one player ready-made for the rigors of the Championship. In David Nugent, we have a striker who made his name in this division and the hope is under Steve Cotterill that he will flourish again this season. Hopes for the Season To be honest we have very little but a season of struggle to look forward to, and to stay in this division will be a feat in itself. After meeting with our new CEO David Lampitt this week, he feels very much the same. A lot of what happens to Pompey this season rests on what happens in the High Court on August 3rd. If we win we can start to move on. One thing is for sure, Reading fans have no fear of 11 goals in our favour again this time around. We at the Pompey Trust would like to wish the Reading fans good luck for the season. www.pompeytrust.com |
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Our first away trip is to Torquay on Wednesday 11th August for the 7.45pm kick off in the Carling Cup first round. Coaches depart the Mad Stad at 2.30pm or 2.15pm from Station Hill, Reading. The cost is £20 and STAR members can book tickets at the STAR base situated behind the East Terrace.