RESIDENTS residing within the shadow of a soccer stadium say it’s tremendous loud and parking will be hell – however they find it irresistible.
Energetic crowds pack the streets round Torquay United FC’s Plainmoor soccer stadium in Devon on matchday.
Energetic crowds pack the streets round Torquay United FC’s Plainmoor soccer stadiumCredit score: BPM
However that doesn’t appear to trouble subsequent door neighbour Phil SeckerCredit score: BPM
The 6,500 capability stadium, the place The Gulls have performed since 1921, is surrounded by residential roads.
However that doesn’t appear to trouble subsequent door neighbour Phil Secker, who wouldn’t name himself a fan of the Yellow and Blue outfit.
“I personally don’t discover it annoying, it’s simply noise. It’s extra annoying once you’ve received automotive alarms going off, individuals exterior your home shouting and screaming at 2 o’clock within the morning – that’s annoying,” he advised DevonLive.
“However the crowd singing and shouting and clapping no, that’s not annoying.”
Sandrina Wooden, who has solely lived within the space for 2 years, additionally stated she loves residing subsequent to the stadium.
She stated: “We do get plenty of individuals strolling via right here however they’re all jolly and blissful. I’ve by no means skilled a combat or something, which I believed I would. I simply moved right here to be with my household.
“Individuals are having fun with themselves and it’s pretty. If I’m going into the highest bed room I can see them, I can’t see the soccer however I can see all of the individuals waving within the stands. I’ve by no means had any hassle and I’ve been right here simply over two years.”
One other native resident known as Mike claimed parking ‘was once extra of an issue years in the past’.
Chairman Clarke Osborne, who owns United via his Toklon Group, has all the time included a brand new stadium in long-term plans.
Nonetheless efforts to discover a appropriate website have been pissed off up to now.
Torquay United have been relegated to the Nationwide League South after drawing 1-1 in opposition to Nationwide League champions Wrexham on the final day of the season.
Sandrina Wooden additionally stated she loves residing subsequent to the stadiumCredit score: BPM
The 6,500 capability stadium is surrounded by residential roadsCredit score: BPM