Torquay United news

Torquay assistant manager Shaun Taylor has been put on gardening leave by the Gulls, Press Association Sport understands.

Torquay have agreed new contracts with three players and talks will continue with their first-choice centre-backs.

Torquay boss Alan Knill is to hold talks with a prospective new striker as the Gulls try to replace forwards Rene Howe and Ryan Jarvis.

Torquay's new permanent manager Alan Knill believes the club's location as a footballing outpost makes it easier to foster team spirit.

Alan Knill believes his nine-week stint in charge of Torquay will stand him in good stead as he begins planning for next season.

Torquay manager Alan Knill has announced his first retained list with seven players, including right-backs Joe Oastler and Danny Leadbitter, departing the club.

Torquay have confirmed Alan Knill as the club's new manager.

Martin Ling has described how he was "amazed" to hear that his contract as Torquay manager was being terminated.

Torquay have terminated the contract of manager Martin Ling with immediate effect.

Torquay will be without talismanic striker Rene Howe when they host Bristol Rovers looking for the point they need to secure npower League Two safety.

Torquay boss Alan Knill has hailed the finishing ability of young striker Ashley Yeoman after helping the Gulls to a vital win.

Torquay boss Alan Knill praised his side's determination after they won 2-0 at 10-man Morecambe to clinch a second successive victory.

Torquay took a giant stride towards Football League safety with victory over 10-man Morecambe.

Torquay have offered a five pound reduction to fans making the 600-mile round trip to Morecambe on Saturday.

Alan Knill is expected to name the same starting line-up that ran out 3-2 winners in Tuesday's thrilling victory over Barnet.

Torquay manager Alan Knill praised his skipper Lee Mansell after the Gulls' longest-serving player had inspired a crucial victory over relegation rivals Barnet.

Torquay put their fans through a nail-biting final quarter before coming through to beat fellow relegation battlers Barnet 3-2 and climb out of the dropzone.

Torquay goalkeeper Michael Poke is facing a battle to be fit for their vital rearranged clash with Barnet.

The vital npower League Two clash between Torquay and Barnet at Plainmoor has been postponed due a waterlogged pitch.

Torquay interim manager Alan Knill is confident goalkeepers Michael Poke and Martin Rice will be available to face Barnet on Saturday.