The A-Z of Torquay United A reminder of the people, teams, places and animals that have had an impact and influence on Torquay United during our long history – all categorised alphabetically. X AleX Russell Former Rochdale and Cambridge playmaker Russell joined United on a free transfer in 2001, and soon became a key man […]

Let’s cut to the chase. Whatever the outcome of the Lincoln game on Good Friday (only ‘Good’ if we avoided defeat…), this is definitely our biggest game of the season. Braintree have nose-dived from the Play-offs to relegation trouble within a year, and it has been sad to see their decline. However it’s all about […]

Competition – League Two Venue – Plainmoor Attendance – 3,093 It had been a difficult return to league football for Torquay during season 2009-10, with relegation back to the Conference looking a possibility for much of it. However, the addition of Guy Branston had added much needed belief to Paul Buckle’s side, and our fortunes […]

Competition – Division Three Venue – Plainmoor Attendance – 6,156 United were flying high in Division Three and only two points behind third placed Huddersfield. The last game had seen Leroy Rosenior’s men slip up 2-1 Mansfield, but this did not deter a big crowd turning up at Plainmoor for a derby clash against Gary […]

VIEW FROM BRISTOW’S Due to programme deadlines I am typing this blog out before Tuesday’s Solihull Moors game, so bear that in mind as you read this! The Solihull fixture is another massive one for the club, and I can only hope the boys got a win up in the Midlands and we have more […]

The A-Z of Torquay United A reminder of the people, teams, places and animals that have had an impact and influence on Torquay United during our long history – all categorised alphabetically. W Chris Waddle Former England star Chris Waddle is one of the most famous players to ever put on a United shirt. The […]

Match – Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 Torquay United Competition – League One Venue – Hillsborough Attendance – 21,526 Leroy Rosenior’s United team were earning plaudits in League One for their brand of passing football. Unfortunately being “easy on the eye” had not translated to points, and Torquay travelled up to Sheffield in desperate need of a […]