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Happy Birthday Torquay United - 125 years old this week! So now we have a named consortium and things are beginning to look a lot better at Torquay United with The Bryn Consortium setting up Scoring Goals Limited and talks obviously progressing with the administrators in the right direction.
But who are the Bryn Consortium, who is its lead Michael Westcott, and what does the formation of Scoring Goals Limited actually mean?
The Podcasters Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes will try to answer these questions and more in this latest edition of the longest-running Torquay United podcast in the w...
Hello again from Podcastland. This week Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes discuss what might be going on behind closed doors at Plainmoor - and why secrecy is a bad thing.
There is that brilliant last game of the season to mull over and Guy goes for a deep dive into players' social media accounts. Well, not that deep, but deep enough for men of their age.
And now it is the waiting and the wondering - and the nerves before an announcement that might be good, or might be bad. Interesting and worrying times for Gulls fans indeed...
Until next week, Come on You Yellows. Yellows Forever!
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Was that the biggest game since 1987? It certainly felt like it. This week our podcasters are joined by special guest David Thomas, with Guy Henderson in the driving seat and Richard Hughes in the passenger seat of the hot mobile studio.
On Tuesday night Torquay beat Taunton 2-1 to end fears that the club could drop into the Southern League - and now, on Saturday, there will be a more relaxed atmosphere as the Gulls play the last game of what has been at times an horrific season, at Plainmoor.
The chaps talk about Taunton, where Torquay battled through 12 minutes of added time, and the curr...
Sit back, relax, crack open a can of Elvis Juice, and listen to the latest edition of the Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast with Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes.
We now know there is a preferred bidder, but who that is remains a mystery until they decide to out themselves. What we do know is the preferred bidders aren't Michael Westcott and TUST - so somebody completely new? We shall see. Rumours are brewing on social media though!
After Torquay's 2-1 win against Truro City at Gloucester on Monday, things look better at the bottom end of the National League South table - but there are sti...
Bank Holiday Blues. As the Podcasters wait for news about bids being accepted or not, and possible administration, they sit in the car and chew the Bank Holiday fat.
Two games and six goals conceded, but at least the one point won meant Torquay rose up the table one place, and went one point further clear of the relegation zone.
But with two big away games to start a run of four on the road on Saturday and Monday, there is much to discuss for Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes, as the rain fans down on Boots & Laces carpark.
With five games to go for the team to save their National League Sou...
So now we know who the people behind at least one consortium trying to buy Torquay United are - and this week the Podcasters, Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson, talk to Nick Brodrick of TUST about how the supporters' trust is also involved in the bid.
It was a rainy old day in Torquay today and it was actually hailing on the car-studio windscreen as the talk got serious.
We also hear from interim manager Aaron Downes about that great win against Hampton & Richmond Borough and a busy Easter schedule that sees the Gulls going to Yeovil Town on Friday and then the visit of Weston-super-Mare on...
Richard Hughes is flying solo this week for this Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast, with co-pilot Guy Henderson still on holiday for a second week.
So it’s a quick intro and a chat with Aaron Downes, after two bad defeats, and ahead of Saturday's game against Hampton & Richmond Borough at Plainmoor on Devon Day!
And then superfan Hayden Jones chats to Richard about how it feels to be a Torquay United fan at the moment.
Until next week - when Guy and normality will return to the podcast.
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Hello again - and this week the Podcasters are back sitting in Marnham Road, in a car under the blue plaque tribute to Peter Cook. Imagine what he would have made of what's going on at Plainmoor right now...
The club has been given another two weeks to sort out a sale before the threat of administration rears its ugly head again - so it is going to be busy, busy, busy for everyone involved in a possible deal.
The Podcasters, Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson, talk about these developments, plus the forthcoming home games against Dartford and Taunton Town.
And we hear from interim manager Aar...
Some good news from the club today as Aaron Downes reveals the players have been paid - although Richard Hughes can't quite get his tongue around that sentence in today's Yellow Army Podcast chat with Guy Henderson.
It has been quite a week in the life of Torquay United, with Clarke Osbourne walking away last Thursday and manager Gary Johnson following his exit from the club that evening. So there is much to discuss for our podcasters.
They talk about the appointment of Aaron Downes as interim manager, the 2-2 draw against Aveley at a rocking Plainmoor on Saturday, and plans for the game ag...
Yesterday was a shocking day for all Torquay United fans, whether they wanted Clarke Osborne out, Gary Johnson out, or not. The Podcasters, Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson, went to the usual Thursday press conference and everything seemed normal.
The pod was recorded and edited and uploaded, and was just about to be put on DevonLive when the news broke that Osborne was stepping down as chairman and the club was being put into administration.
In the evening, Gary Johnson left - and it was decided we would do another pod this morning.
So here it is - Judgement Day II (With Words From Aaron D...
Here were are again, the Podcasters sitting at Guy Henderson's table talking about a club going through some difficult times, on and off the pitch. Guy and Richard Hughes have much to discuss then, as the rain pours down in Paignton.
Torquay ended that awful run of five defeats with a 0-0 draw at Farnborough - but a point only meant they are seven points away from the National League South play-off places rather than the five they were before.
But manager Gary Johnson said in his press call that he now has the team he has wanted all season, with the returns of Aaron Jarvis, Kevin Dawson and...
It has been a pretty rough week for Gulls fans after that fourth defeat on the trot against Slough Town.
For Podcasters Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson, it is time to reflect on that defeat and talk about Richard's column from this week's Herald Express.
Torquay boss Gary Johnson also talks about the Slough defeat, the postponement at Taunton Town on Tuesday, and injured players - plus he looks forward to the game against Braintree Town this weekend. There are two tough games on the road - at Braintree and Farnborough - before Torquay are back at Plainmoor again for the visit of Aveley on ...
After a break for a week, it is good to be back - but there's no getting away from it, and Gary Johnson doesn't in his interview this week, Saturday’s showing against St Albans City was one of the worst performances by a Torquay United side for some considerable time.
So there is much to discuss as Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson sit in a car outside the ground and watch the rain fall down and the windows steam up.
After that 4-0 defeat by St Albans, Torquay were better at Maidstone United - and there is the hint of a couple of big players being available this weekend, when Slough Town co...
This week's Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast is a bit all over the place with Guy Henderson unable to attend the 12.30pm press call with Gary Johnson, so recording the chat-bit with Richard Hughes before that happened.
Which means, when the Podcasters go over the Gary they come back from the other side without knowing what he said. Only after Richard went to Plainmoor later was the bit in the middle pasted into place. Confused? You will be.
Torquay head to Worthing this weekend after the 1-1 draw at Chippenham Town on a run of three games undefeated - but results need to be better than dr...
The Podcasters are a day late this week so apologies to the Yellow Army for that - but there is much to discuss so Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson hunker down and talk all things Torquay United.
Where to start? Oh, that horrible show at Hereford where Torquay were poor and tempers' flared in the away end. Out the Trophy then - is that a good or a bad thing as the Gulls get back to National League South action this weekend with a home game against bottom-of-the-table Dover Athletic?
After Duane Ofori-Acheampong's brief cameo last weekend, who will start up front for this one? Will Tom Lapsl...
The Podcasters Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson take their usual sideways look at what is going on at Torquay United, where injuries are biting as much as the cold at the training ground.
We hear from Gary Johnson, who was keen to talk about the injured players - some of whom might be back for the next National League South game against Dover Athletic.
But first Torquay go to Hereford this weekend for a FA Trophy fourth round tie - and there is a lot to talk about, with Guy getting all misty eyed about a Large footballer.
If you're going to Hereford on Saturday - seek out Guy and say hello....
Happy New Year and International Pat Cruise Week Torquay fans. Out with the old, in with the new. Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes have an early start for this week's first Yellow Army Pod of 2024 - and there is lots to discuss.
Torquay finished 2023 with two defeats - at Chelmsford City and at Plainmoor against Truro City - so there are the bones of those defeats to pick through.
We hear from Gary Johnson about those games and Saturday's visit of Eastbourne Borough, who Torquay beat 4-1 to start the good run in November and the start of December.
And the Gaffer gives us an update on the pl...
This week's episode of the Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast is a Chunky Christmas Special with Richard Hughes, Guy Henderson, David Thomas, coffee and mince pies, World Cup 1970 coins, our yearly TUFC quiz - and Geroge Best dressed as Santa.
What more could you want as we countdown to the Big Day - Saturday's trip to Chelmsford City! See what I did there? We also hear from manager Gary Johnson and talk about the win against Hemel Hempstead Town, which came before Tuesday night's postponement at Taunton Town.
Also up for discussion are the strange cases of a ridiculous second yellow card ...
This week, Radio Yellow Army Podcast talks about The Young Ones. No, not the early 1980s TV show, but the late 2023 Torquay United FA Trophy selection. Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes are veritable old men compared to the likes of Jacob Wellington & Co after the average age of the players involved in the 4-1 win at Frome Town was 20!
We hear from manager Gary Johnson about that game and the visit of Hemel Hempstead Town on Saturday, the return of WJD from Plymouth, and the run-in to Christmas and the new year. There are 15 points on offer before 2024...
There is lots more to discuss too - ...
Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson are separated today for the latest edition of the Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast.
It has been one of those weeks when there is plenty to discuss - what with the fans' protest at the game against Tonbridge Angels, three wins on the trot - and the injury crisis of all injury crises.
Guy was at the weekly press conference - taken by Aaron Downes as Gary Johnson was busy on the phone - and we learned quite a lot, including the fact that the recently missing Shaun Donnellan is not injured.
Torquay are away at Frome Town in the FA Trophy on Saturday - so best ...
What a wonderful Tuesday night we all had, watching or listening to the Gulls destroying Eastbourne Borough with four great goals, all from outside of the area. Just as well, as the previous Saturday, Torquay were woeful at Dartford.
So that gives the Podcasters much to discuss this week already - but there is the little matter of an interview with club owner Clarke Osborne, which was a little underwhelming, and this weekend's sit-in protest after the game against Tonbridge Angels. Will you be staying - or going?
Guy Henderson joins Richard Hughes and his dogs in the kitchen for this one, a...
In this week's Podcast, Richard Hughes is joined in the car, parked in Marnham Road, by David Thomas - and they talk through the last week's events at Torquay United.
We hear from the Gaffer, talking in the Gary Johnson Suit at Plainmoor, as he reveals there are a few players who could be back from injury for this weekend's game at Dartford - and tells us how Aaron Jarvis and Kevin Dawson are progressing.
It's gonna be busy, busy, busy before Christmas: Torquay have 10 games coming up in 33 days. So DT talks about how the squad looks now that there are new players and players coming back fr...
This week the Podcasters are in a dry Paignton studio while the wind and rain batters South Devon. Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes talk about that win at Havant & Waterlooville, and the antics of a certain third goalie there. An instant Torquay legend, some might say.
And then the attention turns to this weekend's game against Yeovil Town in the FA Trophy. We hear from manager Gary Johnson on the issues of the day - and Yeovil and Taunton Town, who we face in the National League South on Tuesday night.
And Guy suggests that, taken out of context, it has been a very good week for the Gulls....
Hello from a rainy day in Torquay where Richard Hughes was joined by David Thomas this week to pick through the bones of another frustrating defeat. After that satisfying win against Bath, Tuesday night's 3-1 loss to Yeovil was a real low blow.
But with five key players out, we hear what manager Gary Johnson says about that game and Saturday's against lowly Havant & Waterlooville.
And then they switch to a Statement from the club about Wednesday night's Supporters' Trust forum at the Livermead Cliff Hotel, which provoked an 11pm missive from the club that it's fair to say hasn't gone down t...
The Podcasters were a day early this week after the club's press call was on a Wednesday instead of a Thursday. Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes sheltered from the rain in the Paignton studio to discuss injuries, bad results, Bath City and Yeovil Town.
These are not the best of times for Gulls fans but Gary Johnson says he will do all he can to improve the form and go for promotion - stating there are still 30 games to go this season. And after the good news/bad news that Aaron Jarvis could be out until Christmas, there is better news about Tom Lapse and Dillon De Silva - and we welcome a s...
Two men sitting in a car in Marnham Road, while the rain falls from the dark clouds hanging above Plainmoor. Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson chat about the two contrasting games since last week's Pod - the 5-1 home win against Welling United, and Tuesday night's dismal defeat at Weston-super-Mare, where the air turned blue and things got toxic.
We chat to Gary Johnson about those games, and Guy addresses the 'Elephant in the Room' and asks the Gaffer about the atmosphere after the Weston game, when some fans turned on the manager and his staff.
And injuries - oh, the injuries! Kevin Dawson...
Another week, another podcast - and as usual there is much to discuss. Like, for example, did Mark Halstead have the ball under control when it was kicked out of his hands for that controversial goal against Maidstone United on Saturday?
After playing like triffids in the first half, Torquay were more shrinking violets in the second - and in the end they lost 2-0 to go out of the FA Cup.
The two games against Maidstone get talked about as Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes are reunited after two weeks apart. The pair sit in Guy's car outside Plainmoor and talk all things Torquay United - with...
It's something of a hybrid podcast this week, with Richard Hughes and David Thomas both absent and Guy Henderson holding the fort.
But that doesn't mean there isn't much to discuss. We begin at Seale Hayne with Gary Johnson's weekly press conference. We find him on good form, looking forward again to the FA Cup as he always does. He tells us about the enduring magic of the cup, and how good it was to welcome skipper Asa Hall back from injury last weekend.
And we sing the praises of Lewis Collins (cue Richard's 'Professionals' theme), one of the success stories of the season so far.
Then it'...
It's the Gaffer's birthday edition of the Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast - so Happy Birthday Gary Johnson, and let's hope you have a good one, with a great day of training today, and a big cake tonight.
The Podcasters talk to the manager after last weekend's disappointing defeat at Hemel Hempstead Town, and ahead of this Saturday's FA Cup game at home to Hungerford Town.
Asa Hall took back his crutches as Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson sat in the car park, and there is further news about the injured players - and thoughts on Tuesday night's FA Devon Bowl defeat at Peninsula League sid...
On a wet day in Devon, Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes get together 'down the line' for this week's Podcast - and there is much to discuss.
We hear from Torquay manager Gary Johnson at a Seale Hayne training ground pummeled by rain, while we also hear comedian and Torquay fan Charlie Baker in conversation with Guy. He talks about the Gulls season so far and his upcoming show at Babbacombe Theatre.
Torquay's 3-0 win at Wimborne Town in the FA Cup was a good day out for Guy, but don't mention the skateboarders. Saturday's visit to Hemel Hempstead Town is also on the agenda.
Come on you Yello...