New Torquay United head coach Gary Owers wants his new squad to improve after the Gulls fell to a 1-0 home defeat against Macclesfield. Speaking after his first match at Plainmoor since his appointment, Owers reflected on what was a disappointing afternoon for United. “The first half I thought we were way off the pace,”
United 0 Macclesfield Town 1 Wilson 50 TWO questionable decisions ultimately inflicted another defeat on United and a desperately frustrating day for the Yellow Army. The arrival of new Head Coach Gary Owers has breathed life into a squad painfully low on confidence, but a very strange call from referee Gary Parsons denied the Gulls
St. Lukes Challenge Cup Cullompton 0 Torquay United 0 (Cullompton win 3-2 on penalties) A mixture of trialists and first team players, plus students from Torquay Academy turned out for United in the opening round of the St. Lukes Challenge Cup. Despite having the best of the first half and creating a few very good
New Torquay United Head Coach Gary Owers was pleased with his side’s effort and application in today’s 1-1 draw at Holker Street. United opened the scoring through James Gray in the 5th minute, but the Byron Harrison struck in injury time in the second half to snatch a point for the Bluebirds. “[I was] pleased
United had to settle for a point at Holker Street, when all three looked possible until the closing stages. United started well and a composed spell of passing resulted in Gray receiving the ball in the penalty box and finding the far corner in the 5th minute. Gary Owers, in his first game in charge,
1′ We’re away at Hayes Lane. #tufc 7′ Williams pressures McGinty as he deals with a long ball. United recover possession. #tufc 8′ Chorley should get his header on target as he meets a corner. #tufc 12′ Young free-kick into the box. Efete looks close to making contact but Gregory punches clear. #tufc 15′ United