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."
