Alan Knill appointed manager of Torquay United

Having been brought in as an interim manager and successfully retaining the Gulls status in the Football League, Alan Knill has been appointed as the new manager of Torquay United.

Alan Knill is a former player with Southampton, Halifax Town, Swansea City, Bury, Cardiff City (loan), Scunthorpe United and Rotherham United. He also made one appearance for Wales.

Knill has previously managed at Rotherham United, Bury and Scunthorpe United.

It's never dull being a Gull

Today (27 April 2013) Torquay United once again confirmed their status as a Football League club on the last day of the season.

It would appear that Torquay United do not do mediocrity, and like to ensure a thrilling end to each season by either challenging for promotion or fighting relegation.

The league history for the Gulls is available here, but this is the record for the last ten seasons:

Season	League	Position	Comment
2003 / 04	D3	3 / 24	Automatic promotion
2004 / 05	L1	21 / 24	Relegated
2005 / 06	L2	20 / 24	Almost relegated
2006 / 07	L2	24 / 24	Relegated
2007 / 08	BSPL	3 / 24	Play-off semi-final
2008 / 09	BSPL	4 / 24	Promoted (via Play-offs)
2009 / 10	L2	17 / 24	Almost relegated
2010 / 11	L2	7 / 24	Play-off final
2011 / 12	L2	5 / 24	Play-off semi-final
2012 / 13	L2	19 / 24	Almost relegated

It is no wonder Torquay United are referred to as "football's most frustratingly entertaining team."