Gary Owers has enjoyed a whirlwind week since being named Torquay United head coach. Owers led the team in his first National League game away to Barrow last Saturday. Then came Tuesday’s St. Lukes Challenge Cup match. In between those two fixtures he has been busy trying to sign players that will improve the first
Trialist Wes Atkinson has done enough to extend his trial with the Club according to head coach, Gary Owers. The former West Bromwich Albion youth midfielder played in Tuesday night’s St, Lukes Challenge Cup match against Cullompton Rangers. “Wes is still with us, I like him. I have watched him a lot,” said Owers. “He
United’s injury list is easing slightly, but a number of players are still unavailable for first team duty. Below is an update on their progress with recovery estimates. Damon Lathrope has progressed through his rehab programme and is due to rejoin training. Jordan Lee is nearing completion of his recovery period following his illness. We
Forest Green striker Rhys Murphy has come to Plainmoor seeking playing time and goals. The forward joined on loan from Forest Green on Tuesday and the 26 year-old played in last night’s St. Lukes Cup tie against Cullompton Rangers. “That was my first appearance of the season. It is has been a slow start for
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
Torquay United Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of striker Rhys Murphy on a three month loan deal from Forest Green Rovers. Murphy, 26, spent part of his youth career with Arsenal, before signing a pro contract in 2009. Loans spells with Brentford and Port Vale followed before he moved to Dutch side