Your chance to own Kevin Hill's football boots

When Kevin Hill appeared as a substitute during the FA Trophy Final at Wembley on 10 May 2008 he set the record (474) for most appearances for Torquay United. Kevin Hill was a particular loyal player and although he has now left the club he has offered for auction the football boots he wore at Wembley.

This kind gesture is to raise funds for the Torquay United Supporters Trust. The boots come with a letter of authenticity written and signed by Kevin himself and he has has also signed the football boots.

The auction will run until next Wednesday, 17 December 2008, and you can bid on the unofficial fans forum (http://torquayunited.talkboards.net) or by sending a text message to 07789 902182.

FA Cup: 3rd Round

The Gulls reward for beating Oxford United 2-0, is a home tie against Championship side Blackpool on Saturday 3 January 2009

FA Cup: 2nd Round - Torquay United 2 : Oxford United 0

Two goals from Elliot Benyon see the Gulls progress to the 3rd Round of the FA Cup and the potential of a money-making match against one of the "big boys" of football

FA Cup : 2nd Round

Gulls to face the winners of Oxford United / Dorechester Town at Plainmoor in the 2nd Round of the FA Cup

FA Cup: 1st Round - TUFC 2 : Evesham Town 0

Having qualified for the first round proper of the FA Cup by beating Chipstead 4-1 at Plainmoor, the Gulls progress to the 2nd Round by beating Evesham United 2-0 at Plainmoor.

Gulls draw 1-1 away at Wrexham

Tim Sills, in his normal centre forward position, scores as the Gulls are held to a 1-1 draw away at Wrexham

Start of the 2008 / 09 Season

After the disappointing end to last season, where Torquay United failed in their attempt to return to League Footbal at the first attempt, it jas been a busy close season at Plainmoor.

Loan players Chris Zebroski, Mark Ellis and Jody Banim all returned to their respective parent clubs, and were followed out of Plainmoor by : Simon Rayner (Goalkeeper - Crawley Town); Paul Hinshelwood (Defender - N/A); Tony Bedeau (Midfielder - N/A); Kevin Hill (Midfielder - Dorchester Town); Matt Hockley (Midfielder - Truro City); Darren Mullings (Midfielder - N/A); and Lee Phillips (Striker - Rushden & Diamonds).

The following players have joined the Gulls: Michael Poke (Goalkeeper - Southampton - season long loan); Michael Brough (Midfielder - Forest Green Rovers); Mustapha Carayol (Midfielder - MK Dons); Wayne Carlisle (Midfielder - Exeter City); Lee Hodges (Midfielder - Plymouth Argyle); Yyrone Thompson (Midfielder - Crawley Town); Nicky Wroe (Midfielder - York City); and Matt Green (Striker - Oxford United).

The squad of players aiming to progress from last seasons third place and secure promotion from the Blue Square Premier League are:

1 - Michael Poke (Goalkeeper)
2 - Michael Brough (Defender)
3 - Kevin Nicholson (Defender)
4 - Steve Woods (Midfielder)
5 - Chris Robertson (Defender)
6 - Chris Todd (Defender)
7 - Lee Mansell (Midfielder)
8 - Tim Sills (Striker)
9 - Elliot Benyon (Striker)
10 - Roscoe DSane (Striker)
11 - Nicky Wroe (Midfielder)
12 - Tyrone Thompson (Midfielder)
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14 - Chris Hargreaves (Midfielder)
15 - Wayne Carlisle (Midfielder)
16 - Lee Hodges (Midfielder)
17 - Matthew Green (Striker)
18 - Mustapha Carayol (Midfielder)
19 - Danny Stevens (Midfielder)
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21 - Martin Rice (Goalkeeper)
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24 - Steve Adams (Midfielder)
25 - Mark Ellis (Midfielder)
26 - Raiff Gwinnett (Defender)

Good to to everyone at Torquay United as they look to build and progress on from last season.