The Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast

We had some sad news in the last week when it was announced Torquay United legend Robin Stubbs had died at the age of 85. We dedicate the first part of the podcast to one of the greatest Gulls ever - with some lovely commentary from an amazing game.

Then we move on to the current situation the club finds itself in - 15th in the National League South table and getting over a terrible performance in the 1-0 defeat at AFC Totton.

Manager Jimmy Ball knows he is under pressure and talks openly about that in his Thursday press conference - which is a long one this week.

Then Guy Henderson, Richard Hughes and Clive Hayward get down to business and discuss what is going wrong, and what hope is there going forward. It's a good listen - and as Clive says, it's time to stick together....

Come on you Yellows!

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Welcome back to the Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast where we are frustrated about a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Oxford City in the FA Cup - and yes, we would have played Leicester City on the first round proper - and delighted (ish) with an 11-0 thrashing of Holsworthy in the Devon Bowl.

Guy Henderson, Richard Hughes, David Thomas and Clive Hayward pull apart those two performances and we hear from manager Jimmy Ball about them too.

Also, there is a look forward to this weekend's big home against the National League South leaders (and bogey team) Maidstone United - and we hear from Jimmy about that game too.

The podcasters also get misty eyed and lost in 1982 when David turns up a programme with a surprise within its pages. Old men flicking through an old programme may now become a regular feature...

Anyway, until next week - Come on you Yellows!

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Never known a game like it? Jimmy Ball has. The Torquay United manager takes Saturday’s remarkable victory over Slough Town in his stride and looks ahead to FA Cup action at Plainmoor this weekend, with Oxford City the visitors.

He talks to the Yellow Army podcast about the prospects for the week ahead, and lifts the lid on some of his thinking around team selection.

The podcasters look ahead to not one but two cup matches in the coming days and salute a striker who served Torquay well and continues to rack up the goals.

All of this, and another peek inside Julian’s Notebook. Come on you Yellows!

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Toughness & Commitment - that's how Jimmy Ball says Torquay United won at Tonbridge Angels last weekend, to set up a home game against Oxford City to win the right to enter the first round proper of the FA Cup.

But first, we have the small matter of Slough Town at home in the National League South, and this is the game that is occupying the manager's thinking this week, and the one that Guy Henderson, David Thomas and Richard Hughes are looking forward to on this edition of the podcast.

We hear from the boss of course, but then talk about Slough and possibilities of changes for that one - and who will be up front, now that Deon Moore is back after his goalscoring antics with Guyana.

This and lots more for you to fall asleep to... Come on you Yellows!

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Pinch, punch, first of the month - it's the first of October and we have a mixed September to look back upon, starting with that horrible 3-0 defeat at Billericay Town on Saturday.

It was a bad day in Essex but with injuries and no Deon Moore, Jimmy Ball has not been able to name a consistent team so far this season.

With DT still away, Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes are joined by Clive Hayward and David Hammond for this week's podcast. We hear from Jimmy about last week's game and the forthcoming FA Cup tie at Tonbridge Angels - and so much more, including the manager's thoughts on the 'Manchester City situation'.

Until next week and some good news about Torquay's progress in the cup - Come on you Yellows!

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It's official, Torquay United are ripping up the cup competitions this season - with wins in the FA Cup and Devon Bowl in the last week, and the draw for the Trophy to come.

So it's back to the day job for the Gulls on Saturday with the long trip to Billericay Town in the National League South.

We hear from manager Jimmy Ball about the cups and the trip and what state the squad is in. And, with a few injuries still hanging round the squad, he tells us to expect a new defender to be announced, probably on Friday.

And, after Clive asked the question, there is a definite answer about Louis Dennis' involvement this weekend.

It's Guy Henderson, Richard Hughes, David Hammond and Clive Hayward chatting this week, with David Thomas away for another week yet.

And don't miss Clive's joke this week - it's a cracker.

Come on you Yellows!

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It's an FA Cup weekend and we all love one of those - but this week's Yellow Army Podcast is not a full one with all of your favourites away. So it is left to 'The Short One' Richard Hughes to ask the question at Jimmy Ball's weekly press conference in a much meaner episode today.

After the cracking game that was Torquay 2 Dorking 2 last weekend, Torquay welcome AFC Stoneham to Plainmoor in the second qualifying round of the nation's favourite cup competition - and Jimmy tells us how the squad is, and what to expect from the visitors from Hampshire.

Next week, when everyone is back together again, we shall see if the game was a cake walk, or a banana skin.... Come on you Yellows!

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It’s a week of transition for Torquay United, following on from a Bank Holiday weekend to forget.

Just one point from the six on offer over the weekend was not the outcome the Yellow Army had in mind, but after days of soul searching and recriminations, it’s time once again for the team to do their talking on the field of play.

With two more tough games coming up in the next few days, the Yellow Army Podcast hears from manager Jimmy Ball about the challenges the squad has been facing, and what they might do to finally get HMS Win The League back on course.

On the subject of transition, two of the club’s best players have left the club since the last edition of the Yellow Army Podcast, and there are still question marks around other members of the squad.

On the positive side, new signings are imminent, the FA Cup is only a couple of weeks away, and one of your podcasters has won a 50-50 half-time draw. Listen in for all the latest from Plainmoor.

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Jimmy Ball was in soundbite mode at his weekly Torquay United press conference this week and we were there to record it just for you.

After that disappointing 2-0 defeat at Dagenham & Redbridge on Saturday, Torquay have a busy bank holiday weekend with Hampton & Richmond Borough at home on Saturday and then the trip to National League South new boys Farnham Town on Monday.

So there is a lot to discuss for Guy Henderson, Richard Hughes and Clive Hayward - with Dave Thomas in the room next door doing his Retro Gulls duties.

We talk about the Gulls, Roxy Thomas and the women's team, and the ongoing saga that is Ebbsfleet United this season.

Have a great bank holiday and here's to a six-point return from these two games. Come on you Yellows!

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