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Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, is an English association football club based in the seaside resort town of Torquay, Devon. They will begin the 2007-08 season in the Conference National having lost their league status at the end of the 2006-2007 season. Founded in 1899, they joined the Football League in 1927 and spent their entire time in the Football League in the lower divisions. The club plays in a distinctive yellow and navy strip. This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... For the majority of Torquay Unitedâ€™s history Plainmoor has been the clubâ€™s home and over the years it has seen many a change. ... , Torquay (IPA: ) is a town in Devon, England. ... Rungnado May Day Stadium is the worlds largest football stadium. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_England. ... Paul John Buckle is a professional footballer with Conference side Exeter City He is currently in his third spell with the club, acting as a player/assistant manager. ... Conference National (currently billed as the Blue Square Premier for sponsorship reasons) [1] is the top division of the Football Conference. ... The new Wembley Stadium was completed in time for the 2006-07 seasons FA Cup Final. ... Football League Two (often referred to as League Two for short or Coca-Cola Football League 2 for sponsorship reasons) is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system. ... Image File history File links left arm of kit template File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... body of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... rightarm of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... socks of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links left arm of kit template File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... body of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... rightarm of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... socks of kit template File links The following pages link to this file: Arsenal F.C. Ajax Amsterdam AZ Alkmaar A.S. Roma Torino Calcio A.C. Milan ACF Fiorentina Bristol City F.C. Charlton Athletic F.C. Chievo Verona Chelsea F.C. England national football team Wikipedia:WikiProject Football... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... , Torquay (IPA: ) is a town in Devon, England. ... Part of the seafront of Torquay, south Devon, at high tide Devon is a large county in South West England, bordered by Cornwall to the west, and Dorset and Somerset to the east. ... Conference National (currently billed as the Blue Square Premier for sponsorship reasons) [1] is the top division of the Football Conference. ... The Football League is an organisation representing 72 professional football clubs in England and Wales, and runs the oldest professional football league competition in the world. ... A yellow Tulip. ... Navy blue is an especially dark shade of the color blue. ...

Torquay United prided themselves on being one of the few clubs in the lower English football leagues to remain debt-free despite the debacle of the ITV Digital collapse. 'Penny-wise and pound-foolish' was an oft-repeated observation of things at Plainmoor, particularly under the chairmanship of Mike Bateson. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Mike Bateson is an English businessman and current chairman of Torquay United Football Club. ...

Torquay's traditional rivals are fellow Devon clubs Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City. However the latter has always been the fiercer rivalry as Argyle have tended to be in a higher division throughout their history and so the two teams rarely meet. There is also an element of Argyle fans who admit to a soft spot for the Gulls (much like the larger London teams are always happy for the likes of Barnet, who have never played in the top flight, to have a small degree of success). Plymouth Argyle Football Club (commonly known as the Pilgrims, the Greens, the Green Army or simply Argyle) are an English football team, playing in the Championship league. ... Exeter City Football Club are an English football club, based in Exeter, who have played in the Football League for most of its history, but now play in the Blue Square Premier League. ... Plymouth Argyle Football Club (commonly known as the Pilgrims, the Greens, the Green Army or simply Argyle) are an English football team, playing in the Championship league. ... Barnet Football Club are an English football team from High Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet in London, England. ...

History

The original Torquay United was formed in 1899 by a group of school-leavers under the guidance of Sergeant-Major Edward Tomney. After a season of friendlies the club joined the East Devon League and moved into the Recreation Ground, their home for the next four years. This is a list of seasons played by Torquay United Football Club in English football, from 1927 (when Torquay United joined the Football League) to the present day. ... It has been suggested that Company Sergeant Major be merged into this article or section. ...

Having won their first ever honour in 1909, the Torquay and District League title, the club merged with local rivals Ellacombe in 1910, adopted the name Torquay Town and moved into a new base at Plainmoor, a ground they shared with Babbacombe. Both sides were playing in the same league, the Plymouth and District League, which Torquay Town won in 1911-12. Image File history File links The Torquay United team as it lined up in 1927, before its first ever league match against Exeter City which resulted in a 1-1 draw. ... Image File history File links The Torquay United team as it lined up in 1927, before its first ever league match against Exeter City which resulted in a 1-1 draw. ... For the majority of Torquay Unitedâ€™s history Plainmoor has been the clubâ€™s home and over the years it has seen many a change. ...

Relations between the two Torquay clubs were poor, but in 1921 matters finally came to a head. Torquay Town was desperate to join Exeter City and Plymouth Argyle as professional clubs. After many discussions Babbacombe at last agreed to a merger in 1921, enabling the new club to become professional and so the new Torquay United was born. Exeter City Football Club are an English football club, based in Exeter, who have played in the Football League for most of its history, but now play in the Blue Square Premier League. ... Plymouth Argyle Football Club (commonly known as the Pilgrims, the Greens, the Green Army or simply Argyle) are an English football team, playing in the Championship league. ...

The new club entered the Western League, also joining the Southern League the following season. United won the western division of the Southern League in the 1926-27 season and gained entry to the Football League. United had the same number of points as Bristol City Reserves, but their 3-1 win on the final day of the season helped them to win the league on goal difference. They gained entry into the Football League at the expense of Aberdare Athletic F.C., who dropped out after failing to be re-elected to the league. The Western League is a football league in the south west of England. ... For other uses, see Southern Football League (disambiguation). ... The Football League is an organisation representing 72 professional football clubs in England and Wales, and runs the oldest professional football league competition in the world. ... Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England, (the other being rivals Bristol Rovers). ... Aberdare Athletic Football Club were a Welsh football team founded in 1892 and based in Aberdare. ...

United joined the Third Division South, and their first match on 27 August 1927 was against Exeter City at Plainmoor. The side for that first game was Millsom; Cook, Smith; Wellock, Wragge, Conner, Mackey, Turner, Jones, McGovern, Thomson. A crowd of 11,625 watched a 1-1 draw, Torquay's goal coming from Bert Turner, but at the end of the season they finished bottom of the league in their first season and had to win re-election. The Football League Third Division South was a level of English professional football which ran in parallel to Third Division North from 1921 to 1958. ... is the 239th day of the year (240th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1927 (MCMXXVII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Exeter City Football Club are an English football club, based in Exeter, who have played in the Football League for most of its history, but now play in the Blue Square Premier League. ... For the majority of Torquay Unitedâ€™s history Plainmoor has been the clubâ€™s home and over the years it has seen many a change. ... Laurie Millsom (1901-1959) was an English professional football goalkeeper. ... George Cook (born November 20, 1904 in Shankhouse, Northumberland) was an English professional footballer. ... George Henry Smith (born June 6, 1901) was an English professional footballer. ... Maurice Wellock born (June 15, 1902 in Bradford, died 1967) was an English professional footballer. ... Frank Wragge (born February, 1898 in Wolverhampton) was an English professional football centre-half. ... John C.T. Conner (April 26, 1898 - 1967) was a Scottish professional footballer. ... James Alfred Mackey (born November 25, 1897 in Ryton, Tyne and Wear, died 1990) was an English professional footballer. ... Herbert Lewis Turner (born 1899) was an English professional footballer who could play in any of the forward positions. ... Daniel Thomson (born August 10, 1891 in Dundee) was a Scottish professional footballer. ...

Throughout the 1930s Torquay struggled against financial problems, such as having to replace the stadium roof when it was blown off in 1930. They also failed to finish higher than 10th in twelve seasons. In the last few seasons before league football was suspended during the Second World War, Torquay struggled in Division Three South, finishing 20th, 20th and 19th out of 22 teams. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki TÅjÅ Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000...

When league football was resumed in 1946, United continued to struggle and finished 19th. However, thanks partly to the goals of their new striker Sammy Collins, the club broke the top ten barrier in 1949. In 1955 United changed their colours. Their old black and white strip (which earned them the name the "Magpies") was changed to gold and blue to reflect the resort's sun, sand and sea image.

With the change of colours came a change in fortunes. In the 1956/57 season Torquay missed out on promotion to Division Two on goal difference. They failed to repeat this form the following season and after finishing in the bottom half of the table were placed in the new Division Four, created by the deregionalisation of the two third level divisions. After a season in Division Four, United claimed promotion for the first time since joining the league, finishing third. However, after only two seasons in the Third Division they were relegated on the last day of the campaign, with a 4-2 away defeat at Barnsley. Between the 1992-93 and 2004-05 season, the Football League Second Division was the second-highest division of The Football League and the third-highest division in the overall English football league system. ... In sports such as ice hockey and soccer, goal difference (that is, goals scored less goals conceded) is often the first tie-breaker used to rank teams which finish a competition with an equal number of points. ... The Fourth Division or Division Four of The Football League was the fourth highest league division in the English football league system from 1958 until the creation of the FA Premier league prior to the 1992/93 season. ... Barnsley Football Club are an English football league team, based in the town of Barnsley, South Yorkshire and nicknamed the Tykes (a Tyke is a traditional Yorkshire character rugged, hardworking and with great pride in their roots). ...

In 1963, manager Eric Webber signed striker Robin Stubbs for a club record fee of £6,000 from Birmingham City. It was Stubbs who starred in United's 3-3 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the FA Cup in 1965, a game watched by over 20,000 spectators. United took the lead through a Bill Atkinson penalty, before Spurs went into a 3-1 lead. But two late strikes by Stubbs set up a replay in front of 55,000 people at White Hart Lane which Spurs won 5-1. Eric Victor Webber (December 22, 1919- 1996) was an English footballer, playing as a centre-half, and manager. ... Birmingham City Football Club are an English football club based in Birmingham, in the heart of the West Midlands. ... Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English professional football club which plays in the Premier League. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... William Atkinson (born December 21, 1944 in Sunderland) was an English professional footballer, playing as a winger. ... For the railway station of the same name, see White Hart Lane railway station. ...

When Torquay finished 12th in the 1964/5 season Eric Webber, United's manager for 15 years was sacked. Webber had taken Torquay to their first promotion and to the FA Cup 4th round whilst assembling arguably the best ever Torquay squad. Eric Victor Webber (December 22, 1919- 1996) was an English footballer, playing as a centre-half, and manager. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Webber's replacement was Frank O'Farrell who, in his first season in charge, oversaw Torquay's second promotion when they finished third in Division Four. With Torquay leading the table in 1968, United got their first ever coverage on Match of the Day. This period coincided with the club's fans being voted the "Best Behaved Supporters In The League". Frank OFarrell Frank OFarrell (b. ... For the Doctor Who novel, see Match of the Day (Doctor Who). ...

The O'Farrell era ended in 1968/69, when he left to manage First Division Leicester City. United were once again relegated to Division Four in the 1971/72 season after three mid table finishes in the Third Division. This led to a relatively uneventful decade with consistently mid-table finishes. Although in january 1977 Pat Kruse, a centre-half for Torquay, created a world record by scoring an own goal after just six seconds in a league match against Cambridge United at Plainmoor. Leicester City Football Club, (also known as The Foxes) are an English professional football club based in the city of Leicester. ... Cambridge United Football Club (also known as United and The Us) is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. ...

Some of the darkest years in Torquay United's history began in the 1983/84 season, by the end of the season on May 2, 1984 only 967 spectators watch the 1-0 victory over Chester City at Plainmoor. At the end of the 1984/85 season United finished bottom of Division Four and had to apply for re-election to stay in the Football League for the first time since 1928. To further emphasise the problems the club was enduring, a "suspicious" fire destroyed half of the grandstand on May 17, 1985. This together with the away end being turned into a used car lot slashed the capacity of Plainmoor to just 4,999. Manager David Webb became managing director and appointed Stuart Morgan as manager. However, for the second successive year United finished bottom of Division Four and again had to apply for re-election. The last side to finish bottom of the league two seasons in a row, Workington lost their league place, but Torquay's bid was successful. May 2 is the 122nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (123rd in leap years). ... This article is about the year. ... For the Local Government District of Chester City, see Chester City (district). ... For the majority of Torquay Unitedâ€™s history Plainmoor has been the clubâ€™s home and over the years it has seen many a change. ... The Fourth Division or Division Four of The Football League was the fourth highest league division in the English football league system from 1958 until the creation of the FA Premier league prior to the 1992/93 season. ... The Football League is a league competition featuring professional football clubs from England and Wales, and is the oldest such competition in world football. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar). ... David James Webb (born 9 April 1946) is an English former professional footballer and football manager. ... Stuart Edward Morgan (born September 9, 1949 in Swansea) is a Welsh former professional footballer and football manager. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

The 1986/87 season introduced automatic relegation into the Nationwide Conference for the first time. With the final game of the season to go, Torquay were third from bottom on 47 points, below them was Burnley on 46 points, and Tranmere, also on 47 points but with an inferior goal difference. Lincoln City had 48 points and seemed in least danger. The Football Conference is a football league at the top of the National League System of non-League football in England. ... Burnley Football Club, nicknamed The Clarets, is a professional football club based in Burnley, in east Lancashire, England. ... Tranmere Rovers Football Club is an English football club, currently playing in Football League One and based at Prenton Park, Prenton, Birkenhead - just across the River Mersey from the two Premiership Clubs of Liverpool F.C. and Everton F.C. // The club was founded as Belmont F.C. in 1884... Lincoln City F.C. are an English football team currently playing in Football League Two (the fourth tier of the English football league system). ...

The final game of the season was against Crewe Alexandra (featuring a young David Platt) at Plainmoor. At half-time Crewe were leading 2-0 and things looked bad for Torquay, two minutes into the second-half Torquay's centre-half, Jim McNichol, scored from a free kick but despite an all-out attack, Torquay seem unable to get the equaliser even hitting the crossbar. Burnley and Tranmere were both winning their games, and while Lincoln were being beaten by Swansea, they would still finish above Torquay by a single point as things stood. David Andrew Platt (born June 10, 1966 in Chadderton, near Oldham, in Lancashire) is a former English footballer, who played in midfield. ...

Seven minutes from time a piece of football folklore was created. A Police dog by the name of Bryn appeared to think that Jim McNichol was running to attack his handler, and sank his teeth into the centre-half's thigh. It was from the resultant four minutes of injury time that Paul Dobson scored possibly the most important goal in the clubs history, and kept them in the Football League, with Lincoln dropping into the GM Vauxhall Conference. Paul Dobson was an English football player. ... The Football Conference is a football league at the top of the National League System of non-League football in England. ...

The start of the 1987/88 season marked the dawn of a new era in Torquay United's history. Cyril Knowles became manager, and began one of the most successful periods in the Club's history. The season started with a 6-1 victory over Wrexham at Plainmoor, and ended with Torquay just missing out on automatic promotion, but earning a Play-Off place, losing in the Play-Off Final to Swansea City (over two legs). In between, Torquay United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Plainmoor, Derek 'The Dude' Dawkins scoring the important goal in the first leg of a League Cup game. The team also reached the southern semi-final of the Freight Rover Trophy. Cyril Knowles (Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire, July 13, 1944 â€“ Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, August 30, 1991) was a full-back for Tottenham Hostpur and England. ... Wrexham Football Club (nicknamed The Red Dragons, or more traditionally, The Robins) are a football team based in Wrexham in north-east Wales. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English professional football club which plays in the Premier League. ... Derek Anthony Dawkins (born November 29, 1959) is an English former professional footballer. ... The Football League Trophy is the generic name of an English football competition for clubs in the two lower divisions of The Football League and, in some seasons, the leading sides in the Conference National. ...

In May 1988 Lee Sharpe (a former YTS apprentice) transferred to Manchester United for £180,000 in one of the biggest transfers of Torquay United's history at that time. Nearly a year later in May 1989, United made their first appearance at Wembley in the final of the Sherpa Van Trophy (the successor to the Freight Rover Trophy). Torquay had disposed of Swansea and Cardiff in the group stages before beating Gillingham, Bristol Rovers, Hereford United and finally Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Southern final to reach the final. A crowd of 46,513 saw Dean Edwards put Torquay 1-0 up against Bolton Wanderers but Bolton won 4-1. Lee Stuart Sharpe, (born May 27, 1971 in Halesowen, West Midlands), is an English football player currently playing for Garforth Town. ... Manchester United Football Club are a world-famous English football club, based at the Old Trafford stadium in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and are one of the most popular sports clubs in the world, with over 50 million supporters worldwide. ... The Football League Trophy is the generic name of an English football competition for clubs in the two lower divisions of The Football League and, in some seasons, the leading sides in the Conference National. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Cardiff City Association Football Club (Welsh: Clwb PÃªl-droed Dinas Caerdydd) are a football team based in Cardiff, and are one of the three Welsh clubs competing in the Football League, currently playing in the Football League Championship. ... For the team based in Dorset, see Gillingham Town F.C. Gillingham Football Club is an English professional football club based in the town of Gillingham, Kent, currently playing in the Football League One. ... For details of the current season, see Bristol Rovers F.C. season 2007-08 Bristol Rovers Football Club is an English professional football team, based in Bristol. ... Hereford United Football Club is a football club based in Hereford, England. ... Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. are an English football club playing at Molineux Stadium. ... Dean Stephen Edwards (born February 25, 1962 in Wolverhampton) is an English former professional football forward. ... Bolton Wanderers Football Club (also known as The Trotters) are an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, North West England. ...

Mike Bateson took over as Torquay chairman in May 1990. Torquay won promotion again on May 31, 1991, winning a play-off final on the club's second visit to Wembley against higher-placed Blackpool (see here). Goals from Wes Saunders and Dean Edwards earned Torquay a 2-2 draw in normal time. No further goals in extra time resulted in a penalty shoot-out. Successful penalties by Micky Holmes, Wes Saunders, Paul Holmes, Chris Myers and goalkeeper Gareth Howells, combined with Dave Bamber's miss for the opposition, made Torquay winners 5-4 on penalties. The Gulls were promoted to Division Three due to this victory. Mike Bateson is an English businessman and current chairman of Torquay United Football Club. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... The uncompleted Watkins Tower was on the original Wembley site prior to the stadiums construction. ... Blackpool Football Club are an English football club from the Lancashire seaside resort of Blackpool, who will next season be playing in The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, after winning the 2006-07 League One play-off final. ... The 1990-91 season was Blackpool F.C.s 95th season in the Football League. ... Wesley Saunders (born February 23, 1963) is an English former professional footballer and football club manager. ... Dean Stephen Edwards (born February 25, 1962 in Wolverhampton) is an English former professional football forward. ... Michael Micky Holmes (born September 9, 1965 in Blackpool) is a former professional footballer who played for eight teams during the 1980s and 1990s. ... Wesley Saunders (born February 23, 1963) is an English former professional footballer and football club manager. ... Christopher Myers (born April 1, 1969 in Yeovil) is an English former professional footballer who is currently player/manager for Dawlish Town in the Western League. ... David Bamber (born February 1, 1959, in Prescot, England) is a retired professional footballer. ...

However, despite the high profile signing of Justin Fashanu and the appointment of Ivan Golac, United were relegated again after just one season. The introduction of the FA Premier League at the end of the season meant they were relegated from Division Three, to Division Three. Justinus Soni Fashanu (February 19, 1961 â€“ May 2, 1998) was an English footballer. ... Ivan Golac (born June 15, 1950) is a former football player and manager. ... For the Scottish equivalent see Scottish Premier League The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays Premiership in England and the Barclays English Premier League or just simply The EPL internationally) is a league competition for football clubs located at the top of the English football league system...

In the 1993/94 season Torquay finished sixth and once again qualified for the Play-Offs. Unfortunately the team missed out on a third trip to Wembley after an ill-tempered Play-Off semi-final against Preston North End. 2-0 up after the First Leg, Torquay United lost 4-1 at Deepdale in the final match played on their artificial pitch. Preston North End Football Club are an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the second tier of English league football, The Championship. ...

At the end of the 1995/96 season Torquay finished bottom of Division Three after a disastrous campaign and were threatened with relegation to the Nationwide Conference. However, they were saved from relegation when Stevenage Borough's ground was deemed unfit for League football. The Football Conference is a football league at the top of the National League System of so-called non-league football in England. ... Stevenage Borough F.C. are an English football team based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, currently playing in the Conference National and currently managed by Mark Stimson. ...

In the 1997/98 season after finishing fifth at the end of the league season, Torquay United were once again in the promotion Play-Offs. Had the team won a point in their final game of the season at Leyton Orient, they would have gone up automatically, but they lost the game 2-1. An emphatic 7-2 (on aggregate) victory over Scarborough in the semi-final, including 4 goals from star striker Rodney Jack, resulted in Torquay United's third appearance at Wembley. However, United lost 1-0 to Colchester United in the Wembley final (played on a Friday night due an England game the following day meaning that thousands of fans were unable to get to the game). Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football team, currently playing in League One of the Football League. ... Scarborough Football Club were an English football team based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. ... Rodney Jack (born September 28, 1972) is a professional football player from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. ... Colchester United Football Club is an English football team who play in the Championship. ... First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in...

On the May 5, 2001, the final game of the 2000/2001 season saw United away to Barnet. Before the start of the game Barnet were bottom of the Third Division, one point behind Torquay. The Gulls needed to avoid defeat to keep their League status, Barnet needed to win. Thousands of fans were locked outside the tiny Underhill ground as United stormed to a 3-0 lead, with goals from Kevin Hill, Jason Rees, and David Graham. Barnet fought back to 3-2, but United held on for the win to condemn Barnet to the Nationwide Conference.^[1] is the 125th day of the year (126th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Barnet Football Club are an English football team from High Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet in London, England. ... Kevin Hill, born March 5, 1976 in Exeter is a professional footballer, currently playing for Torquay United. ... David Graham is a Scottish professional footballer, born in Edinburgh on the 6th October 1978, who is currently at Sheffield Wednesday. ... Barnet Football Club are an English football team from High Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet in London, England. ... The Football Conference is a football league at the top of the National League System of non-League football in England. ...

The end of the 2003/2004 season saw United win automatic promotion for the third time in their history, against all odds in a nail-biting finale at Southend. However their stay in the upper echelon of the football pyramid was again only to last for one season, as a final day defeat against Colchester United condemned the Gulls to a return to the basement division of the leagues after narrowly being edged out by Milton Keynes Dons for safety in Football League One. The fact that it was the MK Dons that had stayed up at Torquay's expense saw messages of sympathy from fans of other clubs, mainly out of a dislike for the franchising of football than any particular liking for Torquay. Southend United Football Club is an English football team based at Roots Hall Stadium in Prittlewell, in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, which plays in the Football League One. ... Colchester United Football Club is an English football team who play in the Championship. ... Milton Keynes Dons Football Club is a football club from Milton Keynes, England. ... Football League One (often referred to as League One for short or Coca-Cola Football League 1 for sponsorship reasons) is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system. ...

In the 2005/2006 FA Cup 3rd round Torquay managed to pull off a 0 - 0 draw with Premiership strugglers Birmingham City. However they lost the replay at St Andrews 2-0. Despite this achievement (and the windfall generated by the replay) the club fell into the relegation places of League Two. Former Exeter City manager John Cornforth took over as caretaker manager from Leroy Rosenior and soon after was appointed as manager until the end of the season. The side's form worsened however, and Ian Atkins replaced Cornforth in April. Against all odds, Atkins managed to rescue the side and lift them a comfortable three points from relegation. However, some poor football and equally poor form in the following season saw Atkins' popularity with the fans soon evaporate. Birmingham City Football Club are an English football club based in Birmingham, in the heart of the West Midlands. ... St. ... John Cornforth (born October 7, 1967, Whitley Bay) is a former Wales international football player and is now a coach, most recently Head Coach at English League Two side Torquay United. ... Leroy Rosenior (born 24th March 1964 in Clapham, London) is a football manager and former professional footballer, currently without a club. ... Ian Atkins (born 16 January 1957 in Birmingham) is an English professional football manager, and former professional footballer. ...

In October 2006, Bateson stepped down as chairman to be replaced by Chris Roberts, who soon afterwards sacked Atkins,^[2] replacing him with former Czech international Luboš Kubík.^[3] Despite his credentials as a player, there was some concern raised that Kubik had no real history as a coach, and he did little to endear himself to fans by bringing in Richard Hancox as coach. Torquay's dire form continued, and the club crashed to the bottom of the table. Kubik eventually quit on February 5, and Colin Lee was soon after appointed as the new director of football.^[4] Keith Curle was appointed as Head Coach on February 7, 2007. Roberts resigned amid growing pressure from supporters and the board of directors, all of whom were unhappy with his conduct as chairman, on February 21, 2007.^[5] Local hotel owner Keith Richardson was announced as the new chairman the following day. ^[6] However, on March 7, 2007 former chairman Mike Bateson was reappointed as chairman, the move following Chris Roberts' company, Torquay United Holdings, inability to meet the next payment to purchase the club from Bateson.^[7] Chris Roberts is the current Chairman of Torquay United Football Club. ... LuboÅ¡ KubÃk (born January 20, 1964 in Prague, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech soccer player, currently retired, who played sweeper for Czech national teams and numerous notable clubs. ... Richard Hancox (born October 4, 1970) was an English professional footballer, and is married to the daughter of current Torquay United chairman Mike Bateson. ... Keith Curle (born 14 November 1963 in Bristol) was an English professional football player who currently played as a central defender, until moving into management. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 52nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 66th day of the year (67th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Mike Bateson is an English businessman and current chairman of Torquay United Football Club. ...

Torquay United lost their 80 year Football League status on April 14, 2007, following a 1-1 draw at home to Peterborough United. ^[8] April 14 is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 261 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Peterborough United Football Club are an English football team currently playing in League Two for the 2007-08 season. ...

Stadia

United played their very first game, a friendly, against an Upton Cricket Club XI on one of farmer John Wright’s fields, which was situated at the top of Penny’s Hill, on Teignmouth Road.

After a season of friendlies the club joined the East Devon League and moved to the Recreation Ground, which was to be their home for the following four years. In 1904 Torquay Athletic Rugby Football Club secured the lease of the Recreation Ground (it remains their home today) and United moved back to the Teignmouth Road site, but again was forced to move when the field was sold to developers to build Parkhurst Road. At the time Torquay Cricket Club were located nearby in Cricketfield Road, and so this site was United’s next home. Bowler Shaun Pollock bowls to batsman Michael Hussey. ...

The club remained in Cricketfield Road for four years. In 1910 United merged with Ellacombe to become Torquay Town. Ellacombe’s Plainmoor ground became the home of the new club, and the shared home of local rivals Babbacombe. For the majority of Torquay Unitedâ€™s history Plainmoor has been the clubâ€™s home and over the years it has seen many a change. ...

Torquay Town and Babbacome finally merged and became Torquay United (again) in 1921. The club has remained at Plainmoor ever since.

Possible move

Following his takeover of the club in October 2006, chairman Chris Roberts went on record stating his desire to move the club to a new multipurpose stadium catering for football, rugby and athletics. Speculation placed the site of the new complex at the Torquay Recreation Ground, currently occupied by Torquay Athletic Rugby Club. Since Roberts' resignation this move has become unlikely, with succeeding chairman Keith Richardson distancing himself from the plans.^[9] Chris Roberts is the current Chairman of Torquay United Football Club. ...

Players

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Current squad

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Managers

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Honours

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Transfer records

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Other Notable Sales Eifion Williams (born 15 November 1975 in Bangor, Wales) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder/striker for Hartlepool United in League One. ... Barry Town F.C. are a football team based in Barry. ... Birmingham City Football Club are an English football club based in Birmingham, in the heart of the West Midlands. ...

David Graham is a Scottish professional footballer, born in Edinburgh on the 6th October 1978, who is currently at Sheffield Wednesday. ... Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional football team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. ... Colin Lee (born 1956) is an English football manager and former footballer. ... Tottenham Hotspur Football Club is an English professional football club which plays in the Premier League. ... Lee Stuart Sharpe, (born May 27, 1971 in Halesowen, West Midlands), is an English football player currently playing for Garforth Town. ... Manchester United Football Club are a world-famous English football club, based at the Old Trafford stadium in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and are one of the most popular sports clubs in the world, with over 50 million supporters worldwide. ... Crystal Palace Football Club is an English professional football team based in the London Borough of Croydon. ...

Notable players

Notable fans

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Club information

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Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 65th day of the year (66th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... April 19 is the 109th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (110th in leap years). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

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First international Scotland 0 - 0 England (Partick, Scotland; 30 November 1872) Biggest win Ireland 0 - 13 England (Belfast, Ireland; 18 February 1882) Biggest defeat Hungary 7 - 1 England (Budapest, Hungary; 23 May 1954) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1950) Best result Winners, 1966 European Championship Appearances 7 (First in... England B team England B is a secondary football team run occasionally as support for the England national football team. ... England C (previously known as the England National Game XI and the England Semi-Pro national team) is a football team that represents England at semi-professional level. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... The Football League is a league competition featuring professional football clubs from England and Wales, and is the oldest such competition in world football. ... 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First International England U-21 0-0 Wales U-21 (Molineux, Wolverhampton; December 15, 1976) Largest win England U-21 8-1 Finland U-21 (Boothferry Park, Hull; October 12, 1977) Worst defeat Romania U-21 4-0 England U-21 (PloieÅŸti, Romania; October 14, 1980) & England U-21... CAPTAIN: Richard Chaplow (West Bromwich Albion) COACH: John Peacock ... First International England U-21 0-0 Wales U-21 (Molineux, Wolverhampton; December 15, 1976) Largest win England U-21 8-1 Finland U-21 (Boothferry Park, Hull; October 12, 1977) Worst defeat Romania U-21 4-0 England U-21 (PloieÅŸti, Romania; October 14, 1980) & England U-21... The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup, is an English football competition. ... The Football Conference is a football league at the top of the National League System of non-League football in England. ... Conference National (currently billed as the Blue Square Premier for sponsorship reasons) [1] is the top division of the Football Conference. ... 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