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1930–31 Torquay United F.C. Season
The 1930–31 Torquay United F.C. season was Torquay United F.C., Torquay United's fourth season in the Football League and their fourth consecutive season in Football League Third Division South, Third Division South. The season runs from 1 July 1930 to 30 June 1931. Overview After finishing no higher than 18th in their first three Football League campaigns, Torquay manager Frank Womack was determined to build a team that would make a more competitive showing in the Third Division South. With that in mind, Womack made several impressive signings during the close season, among them Arsenal F.C., Arsenal centre half Jack Butler (footballer, born 1894), Jack Butler and Leicester City F.C., Leicester City keeper Joe Wright (footballer, born 1907), Joe Wright.Edwards, Leigh; Gibbes, Jon; Lovis, John (1999). ''Torquay United, The Official Centenary History, 1899-1999''. Yore Publications. Finally it appeared that the Magpies had hit upon a winning formula and by early October they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Torquay ( ) is a seaside town in Devon, England, part of the unitary authority, unitary authority area of Torbay. It lies south of the county town of Exeter and east-north-east of Plymouth, on the north of Tor Bay, adjoining the neighbouring town of Paignton on the west of the bay and across from the fishing port of Brixham. The town's economy, like Brixham's, was initially based upon fishing and agriculture, but in the early 19th century it began to develop into a fashionable seaside resort. Later, as the town's fame spread, it was popular with Victorian era, Victorian society. Renowned for its mild climate, the town earned the nickname the English Riviera. The writer Agatha Christie was born in the town and lived at Ashfield, Torquay, Ashfield in Torquay during her early years. There is an "Agatha Christie Mile", a tour with plaques dedicated to her life and work. The poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning lived in the town from 1837 to 1841 on the recommendation of her doctor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
