Torquay United FC News

Five talking points from Argyle's 1-0 pre-season win against Torquay United at Plainmoor

While it was not the real thing, Torquay showed promise in the 1-0 defeat

The Pilgrims struggled to a 1-0 win against their National League South hosts at Plainmoor on Tuesday night

I haven’t bought a shirt in donkey’s years. But Christmas is coming and Santa, if you’re reading this, you might want to pop up to Plainmoor and...

Striker Bim Pepple scored the only goal of the game in the first half as Argyle won 1-0 at Plainmoor

Argyle are playing Torquay United in their third pre-season game at Plainmoor on Tuesday night

The 2-1 win was exactly a month before the two teams will meet in the league

It's time to put your faith in Torquay United rather than England

Jimmy Ball insisted he missed the 1-0 defeat at Bolitho Park due to family reason and not because he was about to move elsewhere.

Carlo Garside’s strike midway through the second half settled the contest, but it was the overall display that delighted them

Much has been written about how the Gulls came so close to winning promotion to the National League in May, but fell at the final hurdle in...

“We are ambitious, we are prepared, and now we are ready to get started.”

A Deon Moore penalty and an own goal was enough for a 2-0 win as Torquay United continued their pre-season friendly roadshow at Brixham on Saturday...

It's a thumbs-up from Guy Henderson, David Thomas and Richard Hughes as the topics of discussion include those two games and the performances of...

The Gulls followed up that excellent 6-0 win at Homers Heath last weekend with a midweek 5-1 win at Cullompton on Tuesday night.

Gulls’ preparations for the 2026/27 National South campaign continued with a 5-1 pre-season friendly win at Cullompton Rangers.

And the fans – trying hard as they were to avoid burning up – got to watch a great performance from a bunch of players that manager Jimmy Ball has...

In the energy-sapping heat, Jimmy Ball watched all of his brand new players in action in a semi-competitive game for the first time,

By Tom Blackett TORQUAY United manager Jimmy Ball is chuffed to bits that striker Deon Moore has joined the club on a permanent basis. The...

Birthday Greetings are due to our member, former Sky Blue wide player, Paul Hall.  A Mancunian, Paul was born on 3rd July 1972 and is  celebrating...

Who needs Harry Kane when Deon Moore has signed for Torquay United

“He gave us power, presence, goals and big moments in big games. We wanted him back, the fans wanted him back, and I’m delighted we’ve got it...

“I was given a budget and I have managed to get these players in within that budget."

And with Torquay in training for more than a week now, Jimmy Ball says he likes what he is seeing – with the club backing the manager in his bid to...

PAUL Rooney says he is happy to call the north-east his new home after joining Stockton Town. The 29-year-old has spent the majority of his career...

There’s an easterly swell hitting the prom at Preston but it seems as if it's all plain sailing at Plainmoor right now.

But striker Deon Moore is unlikely to be returning to the club

Kian Jenkins has joined - and it is thought Yeovil Town captain Jake Wannell could be joining soon

But it’s our own fault. To be fair, we are where we are because we have dropped this low – and if we (the club and the fans) want to escape the...

National League South side Torquay United have completed the signing of a highly rated youngster...

EBBSFLEET United boss Josh Wright has added to his defensive options with the capture of Will Tizzard. The 23-year-old arrives from Sutton United...

Is football finally coming home this summer? Probably not, but it’s nice to see that Callum Morton has.

“We have signed a couple more that we are waiting to announce, and there’s another one, possibly two in the making that are very close."

Torquay are now seeking a new bird of prey to maintain peace at Plainmoor next seaso

Gillingham are set to win the race to sign Will Goodwin, sources have told Football Insider.The 24-year-old striker was released by Oxford United...

EMOTIONAL: Amari Morgan-Smith FOUR new arrivals, including a new assistant, and five key departures. It’s fair to say it’s been a productive first...

JIMMY Ball says he is delighted to be reunited with Dom Bernard at Torquay United. The Gulls boss snapped up the 29-year-old full-back from...

“I think Cody has a huge part to play,”

Forward Sean Robertson the latest to sign - as Cody Cooke signs new contract

HORNCHURCH are to go full-time following their historic promotion to the National League. Owner Alex Sharp revealed the Urchins’ intentions after...

On the agenda are new signings Callum Morton and Zak Baker, and possible new signings - like Deon Moore!

The former Gulls manager has a new job

Kidderminster Harriers have appointed former Torquay United boss Paul Wotton as the successor to Adam Murray at Aggborough and to lead their return...

The 21-year-old has made the move to Plainmoor

Fans are behind Jimmy Ball and are not forlorn – but they are frustrated. This was no-time to be slightly self-indulgent.

After Callum Morton arrival - as striker will suit style of football Jimmy Ball wants to play

The 26-year-old, who was born in Torbay, has joined the club he started out in the academy of

By Matthew Nash PLAUDITS: Angelo Balanta has inspired Hornchurch this season STALWART Angelo Balanta says he can’t wait to get back to playing...

We hear an exclusive interview with co-chairman Michael Westcott - and then talk the game, the ramifications and the retained list

Three players have been offered new deals though - while a fourth has already signed

"If we are being brutally honest, we have had a soft underbelly and we need to toughen up"

A return to the Football League, where this club’s fan base absolutely deserves to be.

After the player scored eight goals in 10 games – all of them coming in his last five games.

Seafront lights to shine in Torquay United's colours

Promotion is just 90 minutes away if Torquay can win at Hornchurch

The game is live on DAZN as Gulls look to secure promotion

We hear from the manager, and the co-chairmen Michael Westcott and Mark Bowes-Cavanagh ahead of what promises to be a nervy and dramatic weekend.

It’s simple really. The players need to go and perform like they did against Dorking and we can all celebrate promotion,

"Hornchurch have earned the right to play at their ground. We have just got to get on with it."

Gulls have just 900 tickets for the play-off final on Saturday

Promotion to the National League is now just one step away - at Hornchurch next Saturday

Gulls pair are just too hot for White’s Wands By Steve Harris TORQUAY UTD 4 Moore 21,59, Young 31, 77 DORKING W’DERERS 2 Knight 83, Rutherford 89...

Gulls into the National League South play-off final after 4-2 win

"I am really happy with everything; everything that has been covered and the plan that we are going to have going into it.”

The Gulls hoping to reach the play-off final - and the game is live on DAZN

That is this week's key issue... Hopefully it will be next week too.

It will be a packed Plainmoor on Saturday as Gulls look to reach the play-off final

"At the end of the day, we came here and got three points. The lads dug in and found a way.”

Gulls win 2-1 to finish third - and a home semi-final

“It’s a knockout game - Lose and I don’t think we will be in the play-offs."

With Torquay able to finish second or even eighth and outside of the play-off zone.

"We have the players, we have the squad, we just need that win to make it happen..."

“That motivation to go and perform has to be internal, it has to be from them"

"They all need to be better next week, or it’s another season in the National South for the Gulls."

Gulls beaten at home - with play-off spot not secured heading into the final day

Win this one and Torquay will all but have guaranteed a play-off finish - at worst

(Unless Gulls win the title of course - which is still within grasp)

Slough Town were beaten 5-1 by promotion-chasing Torquay United at Arbour Park.

“They might get a fist pump off me if we achieve something great – but what I love to see, I love to see fans singing"

"If we can’t win it we have got to try and finish second. And that’s the only focus we have got.”

Slough Town's Harvey Walker. Photo: Zak Rana -- Slough Town 1, Torquay United 5 Scott Davies admits Slough Town were beaten by the ‘superior side’...

"I can’t see anyone stopping them in the play-offs, that’s for sure. Bundles of quality, strength in depth, something we can only dream of.”

A 5-1 win keeps the promotion hopes very much alive

How different this is to just four weeks ago when the new manager had to call upon youth players to fill the bench.

After that amazing Easter weekend that saw the Gulls make a promotion charge

Torquay definitely have the firepower to win the next three. All we need now is for those of dubious form around us to slip up some more

Romans beaten 4-1 by Torquay - and now 10 points from safety with only 12 left to play for

Hat-trick hero Dylan Morgan said 'nicking the league would be amazing' after Torquay United won both Easter weekend games, moving to third place,...