Tim Herbert, Plymouth Argyle Football Club Journalist Profile

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Cornwood climb table with stand-out victory

4 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Tim Herbert

Paignton CC have been one of the leading sides over the opening six weeks of the Tolchards Devon Cricket League season, but they were put in their place by a supreme performance from Cornwood CC. Travelling to South Devon on another blissfully warm day, it turned out to be a bowlers’ pitch, which made the battling 51 from 97 balls by opener Ben Privett particularly important for Cornwood.
Premier League push for Kingsley School

5 days ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Tim Herbert

Young footballers from across North Devon had an unforgettable afternoon when former Premier League star Anton Ferdinand visited Kingsley School in Bideford. The visit marked a major milestone for the launch of FC Rise | Kingsley Devon, a new elite football and education programme for 16 - 18-year-olds from The Ferdinand Collective The day began with Kingsley Prep School hosting a friendly round-robin football tournament with Hartland Primary and St Mary’s C of E School.
Qualification places for gymnasts at English Championships

6 days ago | themoorlander.co.uk | Tim Herbert

Thirteen gymnasts from Okehampton Flyers Gym, Trampoline & DMT Club, which also runs sessions in Holsworthy, travelled to Telford International Centre for the second national English qualifier of the season, with three gymnasts achieving places in finals. The English trampoline and double mini trampoline (DMT) series is run by English Gymnastics and British Gymnastics and has two qualifying events in Birmingham and Telford.
The First Interview: Jim Parker meets new the Torquay United Chief Exec

1 week ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | Tim Herbert

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Devon hosts first-ever junior wheelchair basketball event

1 week ago | exetertoday.co.uk | Tim Herbert

An Exeter club has made history as it hosted its first junior wheelchair basketball event in Devon, welcoming young players from across the region to take part in an inclusive day of sport. The event, hosted by the Exeter Otters at Wonford Leisure Centre, formed part of the national Inspire a Generation U14 pilot and brought together players aged 7–14. On the day, young wheelchair users developed their basketball skills, built confidence, and connected with others who share their passion.
Torquay United confirm Hamon is here to stay

1 week ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | Tim Herbert

Torquay United will again be in the safe hands of goalkeeper James Hamon next season after the popular glovesman signed a new one-year deal with the Gulls. Hamon, who moved to Plainmoor from Truro City alongside manager Paul Wotton a year ago, enjoyed some superb performances between the sticks for United last term, particularly in the second half of the campaign.
Footy nostalgia from South Devon clubs

1 week ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | Tim Herbert

Find someone you know is the local football snaps from Torbay We have done some social media scouring to take a dive back into the footballing past for clubs in South Devon.
Finding the right pattern for pre-season

1 week ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | Tim Herbert

Pre-season is almost upon us and the Torquay United management duo of Paul Wotton and Mike Edwards are planning a modern, scientific approach to the next six weeks. After agonisingly missing out on promotion from the National League South, United have spent the early summer recharging batteries and adding reinforcements to the squad. The focus now is all about patterns of play. “We are back for pre-season on June 26 and I always have a very strict six-week schedule,” said Wotton.
A brighter weekend for North Devon cricketers

1 week ago | northdevongazette.co.uk | Tim Herbert

While it wasn’t a victory for North Devon CC, it also wasn’t a loss, which is some comfort after a challenging start to the Tolchards Devon Cricket League season. Travelling to Heathcoat as the bottom club in the Premier Division, a terrific 71 from Dan Bowser anchored the North Devon innings, with James Tyson (23) and Jack Popham (34) all chipping in for a total of 168/8.
An ugly invention for the world of sport

1 week ago | torbayweekly.co.uk | Tim Herbert

It has long been a joke used by comedians, why not hold an athletics event without any rules, let the competitors take any drugs they want and run the 100m in five seconds. It is no longer a joke!Australian businessman Aron D’Souza has established a new ‘competition’ called The Enhanced Games, with athletes allowed to use performance enhancing substances without the annoying inconvenience of drug tests.