Torquay United FC Staff Profiles
Aaron Downes – Interim Manager
Sponsored by Merv & Val Balson
Bio: Aaron returned to Plainmoor in December 2018 to take on the role of Assistant Manager. As a player, Downes made over 100 appearances for the club between 2012-2015, and was named Player of the Season for 2012/13. He then became Gary Johnson’s first signing as manager of Cheltenham Town in 2015, becoming an integral part of the Robins’ National League title-winning squad.
Peter Johnson – Head of Recruitment
Bio: Pete has worked with brother Gary at every one of his former teams, including at Cheltenham Town, where he helped rebuild a squad of players that returned to the Football League at the first time of asking.
Ken Griffiths – Goalkeeper Coach
Sponsored by
Benbow Group (Kit Sponsor)
Bio: Having previously served the Club as both a player and a coach, Ken made a welcome return to Plainmoor in the summer of 2021.
Louie Birkenshaw – Video Analyst
Available for sponsorship
Bio: Louie arrived at Plainmoor in early 2019 and played his part in the club’s National League South title success.
Russell Cleave – Kit Manager
Sponsored by Jonny & Grace
Bio: Russell joined the Club in 2011 initially as sports therapist, before combining this position with the role of kit manager.
Dr. Vivek Kulkarni – Club Doctor
Available for sponsorship
Bio: Having previously served the Club, Vivek made a welcome return to Plainmoor in the summer of 2021.
Robbie Herrera – Head Of Youth
Sponsored by Colin & Gwen Newberry
Bio: The former Torquay United, QPR, Fulham and Leyton Orient left-back returned to Plainmoor as Head Of Youth in June 2022, having also been assistant manager to Kevin Nicholson between 2015 – 2017.
Regan Miles – Physio
Available for sponsorship
Bio: Regan joined the United back room team in August 2022, having previously been at Plymouth Parkway.
Niall Thompson – Strength & Conditioning Coach
Available for sponsorship
Bio: Niall is a former United player who came back to the Club in early 2023 as the Strength & Conditioning Coach of the First Team.