With 2019/20 marking 120 years since Torquay United AFC’s opening campaign, we continue charting the history of the club, following its formation at the Torre Abbey Hotel on Monday 1st May, 1899. The 1936/37 season had been one of disappointment, with the club failing to build on the promise of two successive 10th-placed finishes achieved
United Groundsman Julian Gouldthorpe has provided supporters with an update on the Plainmoor surface. With extensive work having taken place on the pitch over the last few weeks, the hallowed turf of United’s home is beginning to take shape, with green grass now clearly evident across all areas of the playing surface. “The grass is
Following the launch of the club’s Player of the Season vote, United boss Gary Johnson highlights his own team performances of the season, before giving supporters an insight into the pre-season trialist selection process.
Goalkeeper Lucas Covolan Cavagnari is next in line, as he gets to grips with his first, and best, footballing experiences… Who was the first team you supported, as a kid? The first team I supported was Athletico Paranaense from Brazil because they are my hometown team. All my family supports them, and I was lucky
MOMENT #4 v Halifax (Away, National League), 2nd November, 2019 There was a tough prospect in store for Gary Johnson’s men at the beginning of November, as United made the long journey up to Yorkshire to take on fellow high flyers FC Halifax Town at The Shay. With injury ruling out a number of key
One of the most eye-catching recent additions to our online club shop has been the official Club Tie. A key part of United manager Gary Johnson’s matchday attire, the Torquay United Waffle Club Tie is available here in the club’s trademark yellow, and is complimented with club crest and 1899 insignia in Navy. Along with