The Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast

It's Thursday and it's Podcast time with Richard Hughes and David Thomas this week - while Guy Henderson's suns himself in Portugal. But there is much to discuss after two good wins and a chat with Aaron Downes.Richard and David talk about Torquay's defence in the last two games, with only one goal shipped after that move from 3-5-2 to 4-4-2 - and the emergence of Ollie Tomlinson as a first-team player.The duo also talk about the forthcoming games against Slough Town and Braintree Town over the Bank Holiday weekend - and keep their fingers crossed for a fit Aaron Jarvis.David also remembers former goalkeeper Andy Donnelly, who came from the town that Richard drove to on Saturday... That and some more in this Guy-less pod. Have a great Bank Holiday and Come on you Yellows!

Hello again from the Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast team (Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson, with a little bit of techy stuff by Daniel Clark). This week the Podders go over the games against Worthing and Chippenham Town - so lots to talk about there.We also hear from Gary Johnson about those two games and the forthcoming visit to St Albans City on Saturday. Games are also getting longer and that might have an impact on players' fitness. Is it time to introduce five subs out of seven in the National League like the EFL? Even though the season has already started?Guy gets serious for a moment after some unpleasantness on the Popside, and then the duo get all misty eyed as Guy opens another of Mike Griffiths' Esso World Cup 1970 coins. Who did he get this time? Was it Bobby Moore?All the best to the Lionesses on Sunday - see you all next week.

Here we go again - the Podcasters, Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes, get together for a chat about that first game of the National South season, which was a 2-2 draw at Dover Athletic on Saturday.The chat includes a look at the game and what went wrong - and also what went right! We hear from manager Gary Johnson about that, too. Another talking point was the inability of Dover to find Torquay's website commentary team a plug socket, and Radio Devon's failure to get on air. And the fact that a Radio Kent commentary was the only way to listen to the game for Gulls' fans.And then the guys look forward to home games and the chance to 'Hit The Ground Running' Again! Seven points on the board by next week, says Richard. Wouldn't that be nice.

Here we are then - just days away from the start of a massive season for the Gulls, with promotion back to the National League the stated aim, and a surprise signing announcement by the club that has got the fans jumping for joy.Torquay need to Hit The Ground Running at Dover Athletic on Saturday, and the signing of former QPR loan winger Dillon De Silva is a huge bonus on the eve of day one, with the squad now standing at 21 and looking pretty strong.Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes are joined in the car studio by David Thomas for a chat about hopes and dreams, and exciting times. We also hear from Gary Johnson about the season ahead and Saturday's trip to Dover - and from Dillon himself, who is full of beans after coming back to a club he loves.Time to Hit The Ground Running, then. Here we go...

Guy Henderson took the Podcast outside this afternoon when he had a chat with some guests at Torquay United's season ticket holder training session at Plainmoor, while Richard Hughes (being a free-loading journo) was left at home doing the housework.We hear from life president Mervyn Benney, fans Julian Head and Bob Coles, and assistant manager Aaron Downes from the open session - and get their takes on the forthcoming National League South season. Just don't mention the cricket!Guy tells Richard all about it and the pair enjoy chatting about that win against Exeter City, which Richard predicted, the forthcoming friendly against Southampton B, and the start of the Western League, with new boys Brixham kicking off their season this Saturday, along with Buckland Athletic.Getting excited? They are. Until next week - Come On You Yellows!

Hello again from the Torquay United Yellow Army Podcasters, who return after a three-week summer break to chew over the fat of pre-season. Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson talk about how the new Torquay United squad is shaping up - and how it has coped so far in two behind-closed-doors friendlies, and against Plymouth Argyle.It is interesting times following that positive 1-1 draw against Argyle, which has the fans looking forward to the season even more. Furthermore, is it Brad or Bradley? There is also news on the enigma that is Manny Duku - and Guy's mate Tom (plus lots more Argyle fans) say Finlay Craske could be a great signing after he starred against the Pilgrims.All good then, as Richard shakes off his jet lag and Guy shows off his tan. It's Exeter City on Saturday - and Guy is finally a paying customer, and has a card to prove it.

The Podcasters become a trio again as David Thomas joins Guy Henderson and Richard Hughes in the garden of the Paignton studio. You would think - with little news coming out of Plainmoor before the return of the players next Thursday - there was little to chat about, but with David being in the studio, there was much to discuss.Darren Moore's shock departure from Sheffield Wednesday, and the positive goalkeeping situation at the Torquay get an aring, while one former Gull has been signed by Watford after making a go of it in France. And there is a painful memory to dig up - as it is two years since the nightmare ending at Ashton Gate!The podcast will take a three-week break now, while Richard goes off on holiday, but will return with so very much more to talk about on Thursday, July 20. By then there will be much more news and hopefully some words from the Gaffer. Until then, happy pre-season, and enjoy the sun...

We are slap bang in the middle of the quiet time really, aren't we? Signings are more or less done, and only a few weeks before the players get back for pre-season training, so for the Podcasters material is in short supply.However, the birds enjoyed listening to the two old men talking their way through the issues of the day while drinking coffee in a sunny garden - and we get the final four teams in Guy's rundown of who Torquay United will be playing in the National League South this coming season. Weymouth and Yeovil Town, it turns out, have their fair share of ex-Gulls players, while we learn we have never played Worthing, so them and Aveley will be new territory for the Gulls...Hopefully there will be a bit more news next week for the duo to get their teeth into - but for now, like the birds, enjoy the sound of two old men sitting in a Paignton garden talking about football. What's not to like? Come on you Yellows!

In this week's Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast Guy Henderson is subjected to Richard Hughes' childish theme tune antics as he labours the Lewis Collins joke for another week. Don't worry, he will get bored of it soon.After the winger signed for Torquay last week, the hardly-dynamic duo muse over the quality of Gary Johnson's squad for the National League South season, and once again they look at some more of the teams that the Gulls will be coming up against - including the two nearest rivals.There is more friendly news, some congratulations for the Hammers, and banter about hummus to complete the journey this week - with pre-season now not that far away. Exciting, isn't it?

This week's Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast goes back to nature, insofar as Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson are sitting outside in the sunshine in Babbacombe while the birds sing their songs around them.There is quite a lot to discuss, but after a couple of weeks of signings, there are no new players in the past seven days to talk about. There are many ex-players though, and Guy's looks at another five teams we will be playing this season in our alphabetical run-through. No tunnels this week, but plenty of musicians. Who remembers Thousand Yard Stare? Richard does.So get your cup of tea and biscuits, or do whatever you do while listening to the pod, and enjoy another instalment of the Greatest Torquay United Podcast ever known to man or woman - with added birdies, of course.Quick note - unless something dramatic happens over the next week, the pod will be taking a break next Thursday, and return the following week.

It's been a good week for Torquay United with two more signings announced - Jack Stobbs and Bradley Ash - and the Podcasters take a look at what that means to Gary Johnson's growing squad. The dogs get involved as Richard Hughes and Guy Henderson talk about the squad, and some speculation surrounding assistant manager Aaron Downes, and where Torquay might be playing their friendlies after it turned out they will be welcoming Exeter City, but won't be going to Buckland Athletic this summer.There is more tunnel fun as Guy talks about the second five teams in our alphabetical journey around the National South. Mick Jagger, Toploader and Farnborough's finest guitar heroes Mega City Four, and lots of former Gulls, all feature. The sun's out - enjoy it. You could put the Podcast on your walkman, but you will need a C45 tape for this one. However you listen, till next time, all together now: "Come on You Yellows."

Here comes the summer, Podcast fans - just look at the weather. It couldn't be more summery, right? While the players and the Gaffer enjoy their break, there is no such thing for the Podcasters as Richard Hughes joins Guy Henderson in the Paignton studio for more tomfoolery and high jinx.Expect chat about the four new signings - Mark Halstead, Tom Lapslie, Kevin Dawson and Ollie Tomlinson. Some good news at last! And some childish banter about tunnels. Really. Also, Guy starts his alphabetical journey through the teams the Gulls will be playing in the National League South this season - starting with Aveley (no, nor did we!)All good fun as the Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast begins to relax a little after that late-season drama. One might even say we are looking forward to August already. Come on you Yellows...

It's all over, and it's relegation for Torquay United once more. We look back on the Wrexham game at the end of a dismal season, and look ahead to what might be to come. Where, for instance, are the local heroes, and why do we so rarely pick one?

it's a big week, and no mistake. Relegation looms but isn't certain yet, the circus is coming to town, and the Gaffer has some big news for us.

We crunch all the numbers for you on the podcast, and come up with an optimist's scenario that sees United saving themselves from the drop. And we have a question that might stump even the most avid stats fiends among you. Oh, and there are dogs, and a squeaky toy.

After chatting to Gary Johnson the regulars are joined by press box veteran David Thomas to crunch the numbers and discuss everything from Eastleigh's mastery of the dark arts and Frank Nouble's deft double to wing backs on the rampage at Kidderminster. And, we discuss the merits of having a villain or two lurking in the midfield.

The most important Easter for 2,000 years? Torquay United certainly can't afford to put their feet up and watch Disney Time this Easter - there's some serious work to be done, starting tomorrow afternoon against Eastleigh.

There's a buoyant mood in the camp after Tuesday night's win at Boreham Wood, and Gary Johnson fills us in on who's in and who's out. But as all football fans know, it's the hope that kills you at this time of the season. We chat about the pressure building on the Gulls, take a trip down Memory Lane to a memorable play-off clash with Saturday's opponents and read a bedtime story for you late-night listeners.

Excitement at Plainmoor on the last day for National League transfers, the demise of Soccer AM and a visit from DIY Dave

There are just 10 games to go now, and Torquay United have some serious work to do. This week we talk about Wealdstone, Gateshead, Corie Andrews and Mark Halstead as well as looking at the "existential" threat relegation could pose to our beloved football club.

This has been a tough week for Torquay United's management, players and fans - and now we go to Aldershot Town on Saturday for what is another six-pointer. Richard Hughes and David Thomas discuss the Southend United and Bromley defeats - and hear from Gary Johnson ahead of another big weekend.

David Thomas and Richard Hughes talk about referees and whether or not they are able to make up their own minds or just follow their rulebooks. It has been a busy week for Torquay United, with one good win and one frustrating defeat. And there are some big games on the horizon. There is much to discuss.

Richard Hughes and David Thomas look at the two games against Barnet, and Tuesday night's massive game against Dorking Wanderers. David puts a 'big red ring' around that game in his calendar.

This week Richard Hughes is joined by David Thomas and the pair discuss the 2-1 defeat against Notts County, and the forthcoming double-header against Barnet. Meanwhile, Richard asks David: 'Is press box etiquette a thing of the past?'

At the end of a very good week for the Gulls, Guy and Richard rinse the life out of a joke prompted by the arrival of a new player - and open the packaging on a 52-year-old Esso World Cup collection coin to reveal which player has been hidden inside since 1970.

It's just like going back to the days of the first Covid lockdown, when there was no actual football to talk about because there were no matches being played. Postponements at Boreham Wood and Woking this week have given United a bit of down-time, and longer to prepare for the big six-pointer at home to Maidstone this Saturday. And, we ask, is it Deal or no Deal for our plucky cup fighters?

United have won two games back to back for the first time this season as they head into a tough double-header this weekend. First up it's Boreham Wood on Saturday, then in-form Woking on Tuesday night, both games away from home.The bookies don't fancy them at all, but the podcasters decide they might just pop a guinea on the Gulls.

Who's joining in time for the Taunton game at the weekend, who's looking forward to some more FA Trophy action, and who is the club hippopotamus? All these questions and more are answered on this week's podcast.

Torquay United are in need of help, and new signings are on their way. This week join Guy, David and the Gaffer to talk International Rescue

In this week's Guyless podcast, Richard and David chat all things Yeovil and discuss the goings on at Plainmoor on Boxing Day - and what to expect on Sunday from part two of the Gulls-Glovers double header. Will the Gulls play in pink again?

It's all about the Celebrations this Christmas week! Who are the team's Mars Bars, and who are the Milky Ways? Plus, a quiz for all Gulls fans

Tom Lapslie returned to the team at Oldham, and this week the podcasters somehow manage to slip effortlessly from previewing the World Cup Final to discussing the Majesty of Lapslie, in the same breath as discussing Lionel Messi.

This week we bask in the glory of an excellent win on the road, and talk to Gaffer Gary Johnson about the ins and outs of the loan market

Technical difficulties finally overcome, so you can listen to the Gaffer on Gateshead, Dag & Red and the Bromley postponement - plus the usual podcasters on the National league and World Cup. This week with added dachshunds

Barnet, the World Cup, Gateshead and the Gaffer. Did Mike Williamson really have a purple Mohican, and what's all this nonsense about Britton's Breeches?

There are positives, believe it or not, even after a week in which Torquay United have let in 10 goals and scored only one. Join us as we channel our positive thinking

Gaffer Gary Johnson joins the podcast just hours after an extraordinary 3-3 draw with Dorking. Plus, did a hapless pitch invader actually help United pull off an unlikely draw with Derby County?

Gary Johnson and Dean Moxey explain why they're up for the cup, and we look back on a very good Tuesday night indeed

There are no flies on Gary Johnson - of that we can assure you. This week's packed podcast is interrupted briefly by the arrival of a pesky fly, but that doesn't mean we haven't got much to discuss.

There are no flies on Gary Johnson - of that we can assure you. This week's packed podcast is interrupted briefly by the arrival of a pesky fly, but that doesn't mean we haven't got much to discuss.

Just what we needed, an FA Cup win that sets up a decent home tie in the next round. Join Guy, Dave and the Gaffer to catch up on all the Plainmoor news

The current plight, the importance of experienced players being fit and not injured, and how it doesn't mean anything if the team is 'playing well' but not winning.

There are more than a hundred points still to play for, and he "100 per cent" believes that relegation is not an option

There was the small matter of having six goals put past the Gulls at Wrexham last weekend, but there are six points for the taking with two home games in the next few days

Gary Johnson and David Thomas join the podcast to chat about a precious point at Wealdstone and tough challenge in North Wales

It sounds like the latest Marvel franchise, but the League of Dark Arts is how Gary Johnson sees the National League right now. The Gaffer talks to the Yellow Army Podcast in the wake of a bad defeat at Plainmoor on Tuesday night

This week's Torquay United Yellow Army Podcast was recorded before the announcement of the death of Her Majesty the Queen and the decision to suspend fixtures.

There are plenty of reasons to be cheerful for Torquay United fans right now. The start of the season has not gone quite according to plan, but we don't find Gary Johnson and Aaron Downes moping at the training ground today

This week's Yellow Army Podcast remembers Dave Rudge, who died this week. A member of the Torquay United squad of the mid to late Seventies, he also played in a very good Aston Villa side before heading west. We also talk to Gaffer Gary Johnson about the challenges presented by the Bank Holiday weekend,

A grey morning greeted the players at the Seale Hayne training ground today, and your podcast team all arrived dressed in sombre colours. There wasn't an email or anything - they just did. But despite Tuesday night's setback at Bromley, the mood in the United camp is upbeat and far from grey.

Gary Johnson talks about sunshine and stardust, a chap called Dave tells us about a very good weekend on the English Riviera - and we've got new theme music