2011–12 Torquay United F.C. season

March 2015 October 2020 Torquay United 2011–12 Martin Ling Simon Baker League Two 5th FA Cup Second Round League Cup First Round League Trophy First Round Rene Howe & Lee Mansell (12) Rene Howe (14) 4,157 vs. Swindon Town, 26 December 2011(League Two) 2,018 vs. Cheltenham Town, 13 September 2011(League Two) 2,869 _Torquay12Away _Torquay12Home _goldsides _blue stripes _Torquay12Away _Torquay12Home _Torquay12Third _Torquay12Third _Torquay12Third _Torquay12Third _Torquay12Third FFD700 FFD700 FFD700 FFD700 FFD700 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 ffffff ffffff ffffff ffffff ffffff 2010–11 2012–13 The 2011–12 Torquay United F.C. season was Torquay United's 76th season in the Football League and their third consecutive season in League Two. The season runs from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2012. Overview Having narrowly missed out on promotion to League One after defeat by Stevenage in the previous season's League Two play-off final, the 2011–12 season represents a new era for Torquay United with the departure of manager Paul Buckle and several of the squad who had taken part in last season's promotion challenge.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13593492 Paul Buckle leaves Torquay to be Bristol Rovers manager BBC Sport 2011-05-30 2011-06-21 As well as new manager Martin Ling having to rebuild the squad on the pitch, literal rebuilding off the pitch has started with the demolition of the old grandstand at Plainmoor and the construction of a new one, to be named 'Bristow's Bench' in honour of Torquay's late vice-chairman Paul Bristow.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13750150 Torquay United appoint Martin Ling as manager BBC Sport 2011-06-13 2011-06-21http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/ll-1-750-seats-Bristow-s-Bench/story-12749206-detail/story.html There'll be 1,750 seats on Bristow's Bench Herald Express 2011-06-10 2011-06-21 https://web.archive.org/web/20120402234113/http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/ll-1-750-seats-Bristow-s-Bench/story-12749206-detail/story.html 2 April 2012 dead League statistics League Two TOR Results summary 12 8 3 36 23 11 4 8 27 27 Torquay United June 2011 Results by round table b Round Ground H/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/H/A/A/A/H/H/H/A/H/A/A/H/H/A/A/A/H/A/H/A/H/A/H/A Result D/W/W/L/D/W/D/D/D/L/D/L/L/L/W/W/W/W/D/W/L/W/D/W/W/W/W/W/W/W/L/L/W/W/D/W/W/L/W/W/W/D/D/L/D/L Position 12/6/4/9/12/4/6/6/10/13/13/14/16/18/15/13/12/10/10/9/12/10/10/9/8/6/6/5/4/3/5/6/5/5/5/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/3/4/4/5 Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss 1st 2nd blue1 red1 Torquay United June 2011 Season diary July Following the acquisitions in June of Joe Oastler, Chris McPhee and Daniel Leadbitter, Martin Ling further bolstered the Torquay United squad with two crucial defensive signings in goalkeeper Bobby Olejnik and centre back Brian Saah. Olejnik came with a fine pedigree having played for Falkirk in the Scottish Premier League while Saah had previously played under Ling at Leyton Orient and Cambridge United. With Chris Zebroski making the decision to follow former manager Paul Buckle to Bristol Rovers, Ling needed to improve his attacking options which led to the signings of strikers Rene Howe and Taiwo Atieno and midfielder Ian Morris. Finally, as back-up to Bobby Olejnik, former Gulls keeper Martin Rice returned to Plainmoor after two seasons with Truro City. A series of friendlies saw the new recruits bed in well with the established squad members with Howe, Atieno, McPhee, Oastler and Morris all helping themselves to goals in a pre-season programme which saw the Gulls lose just once (to Championship side Burnley). Particularly pleasing to Torquay supporters were the defeat of another Championship side Bristol City and a 3–0 victory over bitter rivals Exeter City. The pre-season fixtures ended with a 6–2 win over Truro City, who included among their ranks the young defender Ed Palmer who had only just joined the Cornish club on loan from Torquay. With Martin Ling seemingly satisfied with his squad, Torquay supporters now braced themselves for another season. August The optimism of the new season was swiftly dashed when striker Justin Richards scored twice early in the second half to put Burton Albion 2–0 ahead in the opening day fixture at Plainmoor. However, Torquay were able to show enough character to respond to this setback with Rene Howe and captain Lee Mansell both scoring to salvage a 2–2 draw. Next up was a trip to St Mary's for a Carling Cup First Round fixture with Southampton. Despite a spirited performance, the Gulls were unable to overcome a strong Saints side and had to accept a 4–1 defeat as well as the fact that Torquay had now gone ten years without reaching the Second Round of the League Cup. However, the Gulls did not have to wait much longer for their first victory of the season and it was to be a particularly enjoyable one for the Torquay fans as it came at the home of Paul Buckle's new side Bristol Rovers. Goals from Taiwo Atieno and Rene Howe in the first fifteen minutes was enough to secure all three points at the Memorial Stadium, despite Byron Anthony snatching one back for Rovers in the second half. Back to back away victories were then achieved with a hard-fought 1–0 win at Aldershot, pushing the Gulls up to 4th in the League Two table. However, Torquay were soon brought back down to earth when newly promoted Crawley Town came to Plainmoor and easily outplayed the home side in a 3–1 defeat of the Gulls. The consolation goal was Lee Mansell's fourth of the campaign and left the midfielder in the unlikely position as the club's top scorer for the season so far. Spirits were raised after that defeat with the loan signing of promising young forward Billy Bodin from Swindon Town. However, it soon became clear that he had arrived as a replacement for his namesake Billy Kee who was sold to Burton Albion the very next day. Kee had struggled to secure a place in the starting line up under Paul Buckle and, with Howe and Atieno beginning to establish an effective striking partnership under Martin Ling, Kee took the opportunity to join the Brewers and return to his native Midlands.http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/BREAKING-NEWS-Gulls-sell-striker-Kee-Brewers/story-13209553-detail/story.html BREAKING NEWS: Gulls sell striker Kee to Brewers thisissouthdevon.co.uk 2011-08-26 2011-09-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20110909095331/http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/BREAKING-NEWS-Gulls-sell-striker-Kee-Brewers/story-13209553-detail/story.html 9 September 2011 dead Some pride was restored after the Crawley humiliation with a 1–1 draw at Dagenham & Redbridge, leaving the Gulls' undefeated away record intact, at least as far as the League was concerned. However, a trip to Whaddon Road in the Johnstone Paints Trophy saw another early cup exit for Torquay at the hands of Cheltenham Town. While the cup defeats were disappointing, it was clear that Martin Ling's focus was firmly on the League campaign. Two wins, two draws and one defeat represented a solid start to the season and the overall performances of the new look Torquay squad suggested that there were perhaps more reasons for the Gulls fans to be positive than not. September With Rene Howe suffering from a hamstring injury and Billy Bodin on international duty with the Wales under-21 squad, Martin Ling was presented with a mini striker crisis before the visit of Macclesfield Town for the first fixture of the month.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14730273 Torquay boss Martin Ling concerned by Rene Howe injury BBC Sport 2011-08-31 2011-10-06 Despite this, Torquay managed to register their biggest win of the campaign so far with a 3–0 defeat of the Silkmen thanks to first goals of the season from Brian Saah, Chris McPhee and Eunan O'Kane. Howe was fit enough to be restored to the starting line-up alongside Bodin for the next match which, ironically, resulted in a lacklustre 0–0 draw with Northampton Town at the Sixfields Stadium. This was then followed up by two further draws against Cheltenham Town and Rotherham United, both at Plainmoor. Although these were far more entertaining matches than the Northampton stalemate, it was concerning that Torquay had fallen behind within the first five minutes of both games. However, the Gulls did at least show the desire to fight back in both games, gaining a 2–2 result against Cheltenham and finishing the epic Rotherham encounter with a 3–3 scoreline. Nevertheless, Martin Ling was now growing concerned at the prospect of Torquay becoming the League's 'draw specialists'.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14930948 Torquay boss Martin Ling frustrated by draws BBC Sport 2011-09-15 2011-10-06 Morale was boosted before the trip to Shrewsbury Town with the news that Eunan O'Kane had signed a new contract keeping the midfielder at Plainmoor until 2014.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15032436 Torquay United's Eunan O'Kane signs deal until 2014 BBC Sport 2011-08-26 2011-10-06 However, it was not such good news on the pitch with the Shrews gaining revenge for last season's play-off defeat, beating the Gulls 2–0 in a match which also saw Rene Howe dismissed for a second bookable offence. It was a disappointing end to a month which left the Gulls in 13th position in the League Two table having started it in 12th. It was now becoming clear that if Torquay were to avoid a season of mid-table mediocrity (or worse), they would need to start converting some of their draws into wins. October If Torquay United were hoping their indifferent fortunes would improve with the start of a new month, they were to be sorely disappointed. Early in the month the team received a blow with the news that midfielder Ian Morris had picked up a knee injury which threatened to rule him out for at least a couple of months.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15199451 Torquay midfielder Ian Morris out with knee injury BBC Sport 2011-10-06 2011-11-06 On the pitch, despite holding league leaders Morecambe to a 1–1 draw at Plainmoor in their opening fixture of the month, the Gulls would then go on to lose their next three matches against Bradford City, Gillingham and Southend United by an aggregate margin of 10–3. Perhaps the most disappointing result of the three was the 1–0 defeat by Bradford at Valley Parade. Even with the Bantams being reduced to ten men after just 24 minutes, Torquay were still unable to penetrate a defence which had not kept a clean sheet in their previous 18 league games. The following weeks's humiliating 5–2 home defeat by Gillingham prompted Martin Ling to recall out of favour defender Mark Ellis to the starting line up in the away fixture against Southend. Although that game resulted in another expensive defeat, the final two fixtures of the month suggested Ling might have finally got the formula right with back to back home victories against AFC Wimbledon and Hereford United, both without conceding a goal. Those two victories provided boost to Torquay after eight game stretch without a win. The Gulls were hopeful they could create a platform from which the team could progress. They could at least distance themselves from any potential relegation. November November saw Torquay continue to build upon the foundations laid in the last two matches of October. Following the wins over AFC Wimbledon and Hereford, the Gulls went to Gresty Road and recorded a convincing 3–0 win over Crewe Alexandra. This was followed up by an equally impressive FA Cup first round victory over League One side Chesterfield at the B2net Stadium. The 3–1 win earned Torquay a potentially difficult tie in the Second Round with a trip to another League One outfit, Sheffield United. While the Chesterfield match saw the earlier than expected return from injury of Ian Morris, the Gulls' next League encounter resulted in another long-term injury with defender Brian Saah picking up a serious tear to his groin.http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Torquay-United-defender-Brian-Saah-faces-long-lay/story-13941919-detail/story.html https://archive.today/20120912130105/http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Torquay-United-defender-Brian-Saah-faces-long-lay/story-13941919-detail/story.html dead 2012-09-12 Torquay United defender Brian Saah faces long lay-off thisissouthdevon 2011-11-24 2011-12-10 Although there was a ready-made replacement in Chris Robertson (who had recently lost his place in the team to Mark Ellis), the possible length of Saah's absence prompted Martin Ling to bring in young Colchester United defender Tom Aldred as cover until January. However, Saah's injury was probably the only negative point to a game which saw Torquay achieve their first League win over Devon rivals Plymouth Argyle since 1972. A stunning second half brace from Eunan O'Kane helped the Gulls record a 3–1 victory over a Pilgrims side who were languishing at the bottom of League Two having only just been relegated from League One the previous season. The final game of the month saw Torquay make a Friday night trip to Port Vale which, although only resulting in a goalless draw, did at least extend the Gulls' unbeaten run to six games in all competitions, with fifteen goals scored and just two conceded. With Torquay's bad run of form now a fading memory, there was reason again for the Plainmoor faithful to be optimistic. December Torquay could hardly have asked for a much tougher FA Cup second-round fixture than a trip to League One high-flyers Sheffield United. However, it would take just three minutes before Rene Howe stunned the Bramall Lane crowd by firing the Gulls into an early 1–0 lead. United managed to defend stoutly against the Blades up until the 68th minute when a cruel Mark Ellis own goal levelled it for the home side before striker Ched Evans made it 2–1 within a minute of the restart. Evans then went on to score a second goal to put the tie beyond the reach of Torquay before Danny Stevens scored a late consolation goal in injury time. It was an impressive Torquay performance but the defeat meant that the Gulls would now only have the League Two campaign to concentrate on for the rest of the season. Despite the cup exit, spirits were raised among the Torquay fans when it was announced that loyal servants Lee Mansell and Kevin Nicholson had both signed new contracts keeping them at Plainmoor until the summer of 2014.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16071027 Lee Mansell and Kevin Nicholson sign new Torquay United deals BBC Sport 2011-12-07 2012-01-06 Nicholson celebrated his new deal by scoring deep into injury time to secure a 1–0 home win over Barnet. However, this was then followed up by a poor performance against Accrington Stanley at the Crown Ground which saw Rene Howe sent off for the second time in the season. Despite Accrington also later having a man sent off, the game resulted in a 3–1 defeat for Torquay and a four-match ban for Howe.http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Red-card-costs-Gulls-Howe-s-services-games/story-14189770-detail/story.html https://archive.today/20120912043846/http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Red-card-costs-Gulls-Howe-s-services-games/story-14189770-detail/story.html dead 2012-09-12 Red card costs Gulls Howe's services for four games thisissouthdevon 2011-12-20 2012-01-06 Howe's suspension meant an opportunity for striker Taiwo Atieno to make his mark in the team having failed to find a regular place in the starting line up. Atieno duly took his chance by scoring the only goal in the 1–0 defeat of Swindon in the Boxing Day fixture at Plainmoor, thus ending the Robins' 15-game unbeaten run.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16240613 Torquay 1–0 Swindon BBC Sport 2011-12-26 2012-01-06 Although 2011 would end on a slightly dull note with a somewhat uninspiring 0–0 home draw with Oxford United, with just three points separating themselves from the play-off positions, Martin Ling and the Torquay fans could reflect upon a wholly satisfying first half of the season. January Torquay got the New Year off to a flying start with a 2–1 victory over Plymouth Argyle. It was the first time the Gulls had completed the League double over their Devon neighbours for over 40 years and their first win of any description at Home Park since January 2000. The scoring was opened by Billy Bodin and it was to be his last contribution to the Gulls before he returned to Swindon Town following the completion of his loan deal. Despite Martin Ling's best efforts, Robins boss Paolo Di Canio was reluctant to let Bodin return to Plainmoor, particularly with Torquay's recent good form making them potential rivals in the promotion race.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16853233 Torquay ready to give up on Swindon Town's Billy Bodin BBC Sport 2012-02-02 2012-02-05 With Brian Saah coming back to full fitness, defender Tom Aldred also returned to his parent club without making an appearance for the Gulls while Ed Palmer, Ray Spear and Lloyd Macklin all returned to Torquay following their loan spells at Truro, Bideford and Salisbury City respectively. As Torquay's next scheduled League opponents Dagenham & Redbridge were still involved in the FA Cup, Torquay were able to enjoy an unexpected mid-winter break before the trip to Macclesfield Town. The 12-day hiatus didn't seem to do the Gulls any harm as they returned from Moss Rose with another 2–1 victory thanks to the first goals of the season from Mark Ellis and Ian Morris. Underlining the team's current consistency, this was then followed up by a third consecutive 2–1 away win at Morecambe with Ellis again getting on the score sheet. Torquay's rearranged fixture against Dagenham resulted in a hard-fought 1–0 victory, while a similarly dogged performance from Northampton Town four days later saw another narrow 1–0 victory for the Gulls and a third goal in four games for defender Ellis. It was Torquay's fifth consecutive victory and left them firmly in the play-off spots. With the January transfer window open, Martin Ling had anticipated interest in his players, particularly with the side's current excellent form.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16407434 Torquay United boss Martin Ling expects player interest BBC Sport 2012-01-04 2012-02-05 When the inevitable enquiries came, it was defender Chris Robertson who had attracted the attention of other clubs.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16741415 Torquay's Chris Robertson generating transfer interest BBC Sport 2012-01-26 2012-02-05 One of Torquay's longest serving players, Robertson's contract was due to expire in the summer and the Gulls took the option of accepting an undisclosed fee from League One side Preston North End for the player's services. Despite the departure of Robertson and the unlikely return of Bodin, the transfer window closed with the squad still in good shape. With 11 victories in 14 games, Torquay were now in an excellent position to continue their push for promotion to League One. February The icing on the cake for a near perfect January was the 'clean sweep' of Manager of the Month Award for Martin Ling and Player of the Month Award for centre back Mark Ellis.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16982895 Torquay's Martin Ling named League Two Manager of the Month BBC Sport 2012-02-10 2012-02-14 Fears of the 'curse' often associated with the Manager's award proved unfounded with Torquay stretching the winning run of games to seven with two more victories over promotion-chasing Shrewsbury and Cheltenham by a goal to nil. In fact, the trip to Whaddon Road was the Gulls' fourth successive 1–0 victory and brought Torquay within one game of equalling the club record of eight successive wins achieved during the 1997–98 season. With the squad now missing Chris Robertson and Billy Bodin, Martin Ling sought to bring in replacements for the departed pair. First in was former Wales under-21 winger Nathan Craig. Currently a free agent, Craig had impressed Ling while playing for the reserves and was offered what amounted to an extended trial until the end of the season. Another new face arrived in the shape of defender Angus MacDonald who was brought in on loan from Reading for the rest of the season. The new players had yet to make an appearance before Torquay's run of good form came to a shuddering halt with a surprise 2–1 defeat at Plainmoor to struggling Bradford City. Fans may well have been wondering if they were feeling the delayed effects of the Manager of the Month 'curse' when the Gulls suffered a second successive loss away to Gillingham. The 2–0 defeat at Priestfield ended in bizarre circumstances with the assistant referee flagging for a penalty when Brian Saah had seemingly brought down former Gulls-loanee Gavin Tomlin in the penalty box. However, referee Jock Waugh (who had originally waved play-on) decided to send off Joe Oastler instead of Saah. However, following an appeal, the FA rectified the error and the one-match ban was switched from Oastler to Saah.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17179349 Torquay's Joe Oastler has red card rescinded BBC Sport 2012-02-28 2012-03-01 Although it was inevitable that the incredible run of form would eventually come to an end, Torquay now had to return to winning ways as soon as possible if they were to maintain their bid for promotion. March With a daunting eight fixtures scheduled for the month, Martin Ling endeavoured to strengthen the squad with the signing of Ryan Jarvis on loan from League One Walsall. Jarvis had previously played under Ling at Leyton Orient but had recently failed to cement a regular place in the Saddlers' first team and so was allowed to the join the Gulls until the end of the season. Jarvis made his Torquay debut when he came on as a sub for the injured Danny Stevens in the month's first fixture, a tricky tie away to Crawley Town. Also making his debut for the Gulls was Angus MacDonald who came in for the suspended Brian Saah. The young defender gave an assured performance in his first ever League appearance to help Torquay gain a 1–0 victory over their promotion-chasing rivals. It was a particularly satisfying result for the Torquay fans after August's humiliating 3–1 defeat at Plainmoor and the previous season's FA Cup exit. This was followed by back-to-back home games against Aldershot, where another 1–0 win sealed the points for the Gulls, and Bristol Rovers. Although the Rovers match possibly lost some of the edge it may have had if Paul Buckle were still in charge of the Pirates,https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16319348 Paul Buckle sacked as Bristol Rovers manager BBC Sport 2012-01-03 2012-04-04 the tie still resulted in a thrilling spectacle with Plainmoor old boy Chris Zebroski putting Rovers 2–0 ahead in the 69th minute. However, Torquay refused to be beaten and two goals in the last twenty minutes from captain Lee Mansell ensured the Gulls salvaged a point from the encounter. Torquay were back on the road again for their next three fixtures, the first of which was a midweek trip up to Rotherham's Don Valley Stadium. Again, Lee Mansell was the man on the score sheet in another 1–0 victory for the Gulls. If the Rotherham match was a demonstration of Torquay's dogged defending, their next match provided a display of the team's attacking prowess with a comfortable 4–1 victory over Burton Albion at the Pirelli Stadium. It was to be manager Paul Peschisolido's last game in charge of the Brewers as he was sacked shortly afterwards.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17418471 Burton Albion sack manager Paul Peschisolido BBC Sport 2012-03-17 2012-04-04 Coincidentally, Torquay's previous opponents Rotherham also parted company with their manager Andy Scott just two days later.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17436735 Andy Scott sacked as Rotherham United manager BBC Sport 2012-03-19 2012-04-04 Although it's unlikely that Swindon boss Paolo Di Canio would have been fearing for his own position when the Gulls arrived at the County Ground, he would certainly have been aware of the Torquay threat with the side now second in the table just behind Di Canio's men. However, it was to prove a disappointing evening for the Gulls who were defeated 2–0 by the League leaders. Fears that Torquay's bubble may finally have burst began to emerge after Port Vale went in 1–0 up at half time in their match at Plainmoor. Yet again however, Martin Ling's men proved they had the spirit for the fight and came back to win the match 2–1 in the second half, the winner being Ryan Jarvis's first goal for the club. An exhausting month finally came to an end with yet another 1–0 win against Barnet at Underhill. Torquay recorded six wins and one defeat in eight games, leaving the club in the automatic promotion places with six games remaining. April For the second time during the season, Torquay achieved a clean sweep in the monthly awards with Martin Ling recognised as the League Two Manager of the Month again, this time being joined by captain Lee Mansell as the League's Player of the Month.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17637370 Torquay United's Ling and Mansell win League Two awards BBC Sport 2012-04-06 2012-05-05 Torquay's achievements received further recognition when Bobby Olejnik, Kevin Nicholson, Eunan O'Kane and Lee Mansell were all selected in the PFA League Two Team of the Year. Having four players included in the season's 11-man squad was an astonishing accomplishment matched only by Manchester City in the Premier League and Charlton Athletic in League One.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17822782 Martin Ling hails Torquay's four League Two nominations BBC Sport 2012-04-24 2012-05-05 Nevertheless, despite all the awards, Torquay still had to focus on their fight for promotion to ensure that the season's efforts would not be wasted. The march towards League One continued unabated with the Gulls' Good Friday encounter with Accrington resulting in the side's tenth 1–0 win of the season. However, despite an early Rene Howe goal in the Easter Monday fixture with Oxford United, Torquay were perhaps fortunate to leave the Kassam Stadium with a point after Ian Morris was sent off in the 79th minute. Only a late Taiwo Atieno strike salvaged a 2–2 draw for the Gulls after Oxford had already fought back to a 2–1 lead before the sending off. However, the point did at least secure Torquay a place in the play-offs, although their sights were now firmly set on a much bigger prize. The month's next fixture saw the visit of promotion-chasing rivals Southend to Plainmoor. The two sides cancelled each other out in a 0–0 draw which did at least establish a new club record of 20 clean sheets in one season.http://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0,,10445~2736083,00.html https://archive.today/20120805170908/http://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0,,10445~2736083,00.html 2012-08-05 CLEAN SHEET KINGS Torquayunited.com 2012-04-15 2012-05-05 dead The draw just managed to keep the Gulls in the automatic promotion spots although with both Shrewsbury and Crawley both winning their games in hand shortly afterwards, Torquay had dropped down to fourth spot before their trip to AFC Wimbledon. A disappointing 2–0 defeat at Kingsmeadow did nothing to help the team's promotion prospects and appeared to suggest that Torquay's small squad may finally be running out of steam at the crucial moment. However, the following week the Gulls seemed to have all three points in the bag back at home when they were 1–0 up against play-off hopefuls Crewe Alexandra before a 94th equaliser from Nick Powell robbed Torquay of two vital points. Other results on the penultimate day of the season ensured Swindon were crowned champions of League Two while Shrewsbury became the second team to win automatic promotion. However, a shock home defeat for Crawley at the hands of relegation threatened Hereford meant that only goal difference separated Torquay and Crawley for the vital third automatic promotion spot. Meanwhile, just a point behind them both were Southend who could grab the coveted third spot if they won and Torquay and Crawley both failed to do so. What would make the final day even more intriguing was that Torquay had to travel to Crawley's victors Hereford who themselves would have to win their final match of the season to guarantee their League Two survival. As had so often been the case throughout the years, Torquay's destiny would have to be decided on the final day of the season. Results League Two 2011–12 Football League Two 6 Aug 2011 15:00 BST Torquay United 2–2 Report Burton Albion Howe 59 Mansell 70 81 Stanton 21Richards 49 53Parkes 2 64 83   Corbett 89 Plainmoor 3,142 Danny McDermid D 13 Aug 2011 15:00 BST Bristol Rovers 1–2 Report Torquay United Stanley 23Carayol 32Anthony 56 Atieno 11Howe 15 pen.Mansell 43 Memorial Stadium 8,427 Jonathan Moss W 16 Aug 2011 19:45 BST Aldershot Town 0–1 Report Torquay United Mansell 36Morris 73 Recreation Ground 2,236 Steven Rushton W 20 Aug 2011 15:00 BST Torquay United 1–3 Report Crawley Town Howe 45+1Mansell 50 90Robertson 60O'Kane 69 Davies 4 64Wassmer 44McFadzean 45Simpson 46Thomas 57 Plainmoor 2,658 James Adcock L 27 Aug 2011 15:00 BST Dagenham & Redbridge 1–1 Report Torquay United Williams 25Arber 79Ogogo 83 O'Kane 41Howe 79 pen. Victoria Road 2,012 Darren Sheldrake D 3 Sep 2011 15:00 BST Torquay United 3–0 Report Macclesfield Town Morris 55Saah 63McPhee 75O'Kane 90 Kay 41 Plainmoor 2,307 Iain Williamson W 10 Sep 2011 15:00 BST Northampton Town 0–0 Report Torquay United Corker 83 Lathrope 74 Sixfields Stadium 4,036 Bobby Madley D 13 Sep 2011 19:45 BST Torquay United 2–2 Report Cheltenham Town Bodin 6 Nicholson 71 Lathrope 90+3 Low 4 Pack 13 Mohamed 45+1 Plainmoor 2,018 Andy Woolmer D 17 Sep 2011 15:00 BST Torquay United 3–3 Report Rotherham United Bodin 11 Nicholson 41 Howe 47 O'Kane 84 Grabban 3 34 Cresswell 9 Raynes 70 Plainmoor 2,330 Lee Collins D 24 Sep 2011 15:00 BST Shrewsbury Town 2–0 Report Torquay United Collins 6 49Hazell 63Smith 84 Howe 2 52 90+1 New Meadow 5,263 Steve Rushton L 1 Oct 2011 15:00 BST Torquay United 1–1 Report Morecambe Mansell 62 Wilson 25 Ellison 82 Plainmoor 2,207 Roger East D 8 Oct 2011 15:00 BST Bradford City 1–0 Report Torquay United Davies 0 24 Fagan 38 Flynn 41 Reid 67 Oastler 32 Howe 45 Macklin 67 O'Kane 68 Valley Parade 11,738 Carl Boyeson L 15 Oct 2011 15:00 BST Torquay United 2–5 Report Gillingham Howe 43 Robertson 47 Stevens 51 Kuffour 6 39 Rooney 56 pen. Richards 58 Montrose 71 Nouble 78 Whelpdale 89 Plainmoor 2,582 Oliver Langford L 22 Oct 2011 15:00 BST Southend United 4–1 Report Torquay United Kalala 43 Ferdinand 47 54 Phillips 57 71 Dickinson 66 Oastler 34 Mansell 77 Roots Hall 5,425 Darren Deadman L 25 Oct 2011 19:45 BST Torquay United 4–0 Report AFC Wimbledon Stevens 32 O'Kane 43 Howe 45 56 Hatton 76 Stuart 83 Plainmoor 2,353 Brendan Malone W 29 Oct 2011 15:00 BST Torquay United 2–0 Report Hereford United Nicholson 40 Bodin 44 Lathrope 52 Leslie 45 Green 83 Plainmoor 2,459 Fred Graham W 5 Nov 2011 15:00 GMT Crewe Alexandra 0–3 Report Torquay United Howe 9 Oastler 48 Mansell 53 Bodin 68 Alexandra Stadium 3,521 Geoff Eltringham W 19 Nov 2011 15:00 GMT Torquay United 3–1 Report Plymouth Argyle Saah 25 O'Kane 47 49 50 Stevens 68 Gibson 28 Atkinson 71 78 Plainmoor 3,983 Jock Waugh W 25 Nov 2011 19:45 GMT Port Vale 0–0 Report Torquay United Pope 90 Bodin 52 Lathrope 63 Vale Park 5,168 Keith Stroud D 9 Dec 2011 19:45 GMT Torquay United 1–0 Report Barnet Mansell 45+1 O'Kane 68 Nicholson 90+4 Plainmoor 2,125 David Phillips W 17 Dec 2011 15:00 GMT Accrington Stanley 3–1 Report Torquay United Hughes 13 Dunbavin 53 Stockley 62 Joyce 0 78 Long 89 Oastler 35 Howe 0 39 McPhee 90+1 Crown Ground 1,404 Andrew Madley L 26 Dec 2011 15:00 GMT Torquay United 1–0 Report Swindon Town Atieno 34 Lathrope 53 Ellis 82 Plainmoor 4,157 Steve Tanner W 31 Dec 2011 13:00 GMT Torquay United 0–0 Report Oxford United Morris 25 Mansell 49 Lathrope 79 Plainmoor 3,043 Keith Stroud D 2 Jan 2012 15:00 GMT Plymouth Argyle 1–2 Report Torquay United Young 72 O'Kane 45+1 Bodin 58 Mansell 64 Home Park 12,836 Anthony Bates W 14 Jan 2012 15:00 GMT Macclesfield Town 1–2 Report Torquay United Donnelly 42 Brisley 81 Morris 52 Ellis 74 Rowe-Turner 90 Moss Rose 1,878 David Webb W 21 Jan 2012 15:00 GMT Morecambe 1–2 Report Torquay United Jevons 88 Ellis 17 Robertson 76 Stevens 81 Globe Arena 1,800 Carl Boyeson W 24 Jan 2012 19:45 GMT Torquay United 1–0 Report Dagenham & Redbridge Mansell 40 Atieno 71 Spillane 66 Plainmoor 2,280 Trevor Kettle W 28 Jan 2012 15:00 GMT Torquay United 1–0 Report Northampton Town Ellis 75 Webster 36 Plainmoor 2,719 James Linington W 11 Feb 2012 15:00 GMT Torquay United 1–0 Report Shrewsbury Town Ellis 45 Atieno 68 Collins 88 Plainmoor 2,592 Gavin Ward W 14 Feb 2012 19:45 GMT Cheltenham Town 0–1 Report Torquay United Spencer 74 Mohamed 75 Morris 33 Stevens 61 Whaddon Road 3,010 Robert Lewis W 18 Feb 2012 15:00 GMT Torquay United 1–2 Report Bradford City Stevens 12 Fagan 17 Reid 20 Plainmoor 2,566 Patrick Miller L 25 Feb 2012 15:00 GMT Gillingham 2–0 Report Torquay United King 51 Payne 74 Gazzaniga 85 Kedwell 90+4 pen. Howe 5 Oastler 0 90+3 Priestfield Stadium 4,865 Jock Waugh L 3 Mar 2012 15:00 GMT Crawley Town 0–1 Report Torquay United Oastler 30 MacDonald 52 O'Kane 79 Broadfield Stadium 3,361 Simon Hooper W 6 Mar 2012 19:45 GMT Torquay United 1–0 Report Aldershot Town Howe 7 Plainmoor 2,277 David Coote W 10 Mar 2012 15:00 GMT Torquay United 2–2 Report Bristol Rovers Saah 19 Mansell 72 90 Carayol 29 Harrold 45 Gill 51 Zebroski 69 Plainmoor 3,920 Michael Naylor D 13 Mar 2012 19:45 GMT Rotherham United 0–1 Report Torquay United Mansell 26 Don Valley Stadium 2,538 Gary Sutton W 17 Mar 2012 15:00 GMT Burton Albion 1–4 Report Torquay United Richards 69 Dyer 72 Stevens 7 Lathrope 29 Mansell 36 Howe 82 Atieno 87 Pirelli Stadium 2,397 Tony Bates W 20 Mar 2012 19:45 GMT Swindon Town 2–0 Report Torquay United Connell 33 Risser 58 County Ground 8,351 Lee Collins L 24 Mar 2012 15:00 GMT Torquay United 2–1 Report Port Vale Howe 71 pen. 78 Jarvis 74 O'Kane 75 McCombe 29 Yates 45 Shuker 48 Davis 0 69 Plainmoor 3,136 Darren Sheldrake W 30 Mar 2012 20:00 BST Barnet 0–1 Report Torquay United Saville 70 Olejnik 25 Stevens 49 Underhill Stadium 2,263 Fred Graham W 6 Apr 2012 15:00 BST Torquay United 1–0 ReportJune 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Accrington Stanley Lathrope 14 Ellis 37 Howe 73 Oastler 82 Dunbavin 53 Murphy 60 Liddle 90+4 Plainmoor 3,934 Keith Stroud W 9 Apr 2012 15:00 BST Oxford United 2–2 ReportJune 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Torquay United Chapman 59 Montaño 68 Whing 79 Howe 17 Morris 2 72 79    Mansell 81    Atieno 90 Kassam Stadium 7,867 Dean Mohareb D 14 Apr 2012 15:00 BST Torquay United 0–0 ReportJune 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Southend United Lathrope 34 Howe 76 Mansell 83 Ellis 90 Mohsni 45 Plainmoor 3,408 Mark Heywood D 21 Apr 2012 15:00 BST AFC Wimbledon 2–0 Report Torquay United Yussuff 79 Bush 85 Moncur 85 87 O'Kane 69 Howe 90 Mansell 90+2 Kingsmeadow 4,171 James Adcock L 28 Apr 2012 15:00 BST Torquay United 1–1 Report Crewe Alexandra Stevens 49 Ellis 73 Howe 87 O'Kane 90+7 Davis 17 Dugdale 70 Powell 90+4 Leitch-Smith 90+7 Plainmoor 3,802 Dean Whitestone D 5 May 2012 15:00 BST Hereford United 3–2 Report Torquay United Facey 11 Townsend 37 Pell 36 pen. Purdie 40 Anthony 85 Jarvis 46 Atieno 63 Mansell 85 Edgar Street 5,143 Roger East L League Two play-offs 2012 Football League play-offs 13 May 2012 12:00 BST Semi-final 1st Leg Cheltenham Town 2–0 Report Torquay United McGlashan 26 Burgess 50 Whaddon Road 5,273 James Adcock L 17 May 2012 19:45 BST Semi-final 2nd Leg Torquay United 1–2 Report Cheltenham Town Morris 45 Ellis 70 Atieno 85 McGlashan 76 Pack 87 89 Plainmoor 3,606 Andy D'Urso L FA Cup 2011–12 FA Cup 12 Nov 2011 15:00 GMT First Round Chesterfield 1–3 Report Torquay United Bowery 59 Stevens 20 Morris 62 Howe 72 Nicholson 88 B2net Stadium 4,332 Carl Berry W 3 Dec 2011 15:00 GMT Second Round Sheffield United 3–2 Report Torquay United Ellis 68 o.g. Evans 69 78 McDonald 90+1 Howe 3 90 Mansell 44 Morris 61 Robertson 81 Stevens 90+3 Bramall Lane 10,105 Chris Sarginson L League Cup 2011–12 Football League Cup 9 Aug 2011 19:45 BST First Round Southampton 4–1 Report Torquay United De Ridder 16 Lambert 27 Chaplow 81 Forte 90+3 Mansell 17 St Mary's Stadium 6,541 David Phillips L League Trophy 2011–12 Football League Trophy 30 Aug 2011 19:45 BST First Round Cheltenham Town 2–1 Report Torquay United Spencer 14Goulding 42Pack 47 Lathrope 59Macklin 60 Whaddon Road 1,247 David Coote L Friendlies 13 Jul 2011 19:45 BST Tiverton Town 1–2 Report Torquay United Hill 51 Oastler 27 Atieno 35 pen. Ladysmead 404 W 16 Jul 2011 15:00 BST Torquay United 2–0 Report Bristol City Atieno 13 Howe 53 Plainmoor 1,596 Steve Bratt W 20 Jul 2011 19:45 BST Torquay United 3–0 Report Exeter City Howe 15 Kee 29 Morris 74 Plainmoor 2,065 W 23 Jul 2011 15:00 BST Torquay United 1–3 Report Burnley Howe 61 Bartley 8Rodriguez 33Rice 79 o.g. Plainmoor 1,759 Oli Langford L 25 Jul 2011 19:45 BST Weston-super-Mare 1–3 Report Torquay United Ingram 61 Spear 3 Halpin 25 Latimer 72 Woodspring Stadium W 30 Jul 2011 15:00 BST Truro City 2–6 Report Torquay United Taylor Hayles Oastler Atieno Howe Lathrope McPhee Kee pen. Treyew Road 506 W 23 Aug 2011 Torquay United 1–0 Report Yeovil Town Halpin 43 pen.Lathrope 73 Plainmoor 0 W 15 Feb 2012 19:30 GMT Tiverton Town 1–1 Report Torquay United Clay Spear Ladysmead D 27 Feb 2012 13:30 GMT Torquay United 1–1 Report Exeter City Yeoman 74 Shephard 56 Plainmoor Andy Tinkler D 3 Apr 2012 14:00 BST Plymouth Argyle 0–1 ReportJune 2017 InternetArchiveBot yes Torquay United McPhee 70 Home Park Lee Swabey W 24 Apr 2012 12:30 BST Torquay United 3–2 Report Nike Academy Easton 8 Craig 32 Yeoman 84 Tilson 72 MacKenzie 88 o.g. Plainmoor W 2 May 2012 19:00 BST Torquay United 1–1 https://archive.today/20120805192557/http://www.torquayunited.com/page/Reserves/0,,10445~2751896,00.html Report Bideford Halpin 54 Andrews 29 Plainmoor D Devon St Luke's Bowl 10 Jan 2012 19:45 GMT Second Round Willand Rovers 1–1 D Report Torquay United Stamp Latimer Silver Street Adam Hopkins 6–7 Halpin Yeoman Palmer Leadbitter Thompson Rice Quinn Kewell 21 Feb 2012 19:45 GMT Quarter Final Buckland Athletic 3–0 https://archive.today/20120805181151/http://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0,,10445~2619264,00.html Report Torquay United Hammon Lynch Stevens Rowe-Turner 0 Homers Heath Adam Hopkins L Reserves main WDL QR Football Combination Southern Section FGR Forest Green Rovers BHA Brighton & Hove Albion CHE Cheltenham Town BOU Bournemouth CRA Crawley Town TOR Torquay United 5 3 2 18 13 5 2 2 16 14 5 2 3 23 19 4 2 4 16 15 4 1 5 27 25 3 0 7 21 35 -2 2 points deducted? #D0F0C0 C #FFFF00 R complete https://archive.today/20130204024748/http://full-time.thefa.com/Table.do?divisionseason=4793944 The Football Combination 20 Sep 2011 14:00 BST Bournemouth 1–3 Report Torquay United Taylor 43 Macklin 47 Yeoman 49 Thompson 83 Dean Court W 27 Sep 2011 14:00 BST Crawley Town 8–2 Report Torquay United Akpan 6 Neilson 19 Akinde 23 25 51 pen. 84 Doughty Landell 79 Yeoman 79 Law Bewbush Training Ground L 11 Oct 2011 14:00 BST Cheltenham Town 9–1 Report Torquay United Lewis Benbow Smikle Williams Graham Hooman Halpin Season Business & Leisure Complex Richard Martin L 18 Oct 2011 14:00 BST Torquay United 4–1 Report Crawley Town Macklin 48 Spear 59 Yeoman 71 Thompson 85 pen. Millard 62 Plainmoor W 8 Nov 2011 14:00 GMT Torquay United 2–3 Report Brighton & Hove Albion Yeoman 33 Morris 47 Barker 58 Forster-Caskey 73 Simmonds 83 Plainmoor Brett Huxtable L 21 Nov 2011 19:00 GMT Forest Green Rovers 1–0 Report Torquay United Henderson 4 The New Lawn L 29 Nov 2011 14:00 GMT Torquay United 4–2 Report Cheltenham Town Macklin Yeoman Atieno Lewis Andrew Plainmoor Christopher Powell W 14 Dec 2011 19:00 GMT Brighton & Hove Albion 3–1 Report Torquay United Sampayo Simmonds Hall Quinn Culver Road L 17 Jan 2012 14:00 GMT Torquay United 2–3 Report Bournemouth Howe 72 89 pen. Palmer 85 Moth 5 90 Bowles 80 Plainmoor Chris Powell L 31 Jan 2012 14:00 GMT Torquay United 2–4 Report Forest Green Palmer 35 McPhee 81 Wright 7 Pook 20 Smith 45 Allen 78 Plainmoor Dean Treleaven L Club statistics First team appearances League Two 1 1 1 FA Cup League Cup League Trophy 1 Bobby Olejnik GK AUT 48+0 0 2+0 0 1+0 0 0+0 0 2 Lathaniel Rowe-Turner DF ENG 0+22 0 0+1 0 0+1 0 1+0 0 3 Kevin Nicholson DF ENG 48+0 4 2+0 1 1+0 0 0+0 0 4 Mark Ellis DF ENG 36+1 3 2+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 5 Chris Robertson DF SCO 24+1 1 1+0 0 1+0 0 0+0 0 6 Brian Saah DF ENG 37+0 1 1+0 0 1+0 0 1+0 0 7 Lee Mansell MF ENG 47+0 12 2+0 0 1+0 1 1+0 0 8 Billy Kee FW NIR 1+3 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 8 Ryan Jarvis FW ENG 5+11 2 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 9 Rene Howe FW ENG 37+3 12 2+0 2 1+0 0 1+0 0 10 Eunan O'Kane MF IRE 47+0 5 2+0 0 1+0 0 0+1 0 11 Ian Morris MF IRE 35+4 2 2+0 0 1+0 0 0+0 0 12 Daniel Leadbitter DF ENG 0+2 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 13 Martin Rice GK ENG 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 14 Lloyd Macklin MF ENG 1+3 0 0+0 0 0+1 0 1+0 1 15 Billy Bodin FW WAL 15+2 5 1+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 16 Chris McPhee MF ENG 6+20 2 0+1 0 1+0 0 1+0 0 17 Saul Halpin MF ENG 0+1 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+1 0 18 Joe Oastler DF ENG 47+0 0 2+0 0 1+0 0 1+0 0 19 Danny Stevens MF ENG 38+3 8 2+0 2 0+1 0 0+0 0 20 Tom Aldred DF SCO 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 20 Nathan Craig MF WAL 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 21 Angus MacDonald DF ENG 1+2 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 22 Damon Lathrope MF ENG 37+5 0 1+0 0 0+0 0 1+0 0 23 Taiwo Atieno FW KEN 17+28 7 0+2 0 1+0 0 0+1 0 24 Ashley Yeoman FW ENG 0+1 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 25 Ed Palmer DF ENG 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 27 Ray Spear FW ENG 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 0+0 0 |- |} Source: Torquay United Top scorers PlacePositionNationNumberNameLeague Two 1 1 1FA CupLeague CupLeague TrophyTotal1 FW ENG 9 Rene Howe 12 2 0 0 142 MF ENG 7 Lee Mansell 12 0 1 0 133 MF ENG 19 Danny Stevens 8 2 0 0 104 FW KEN 23 Taiwo Atieno 7 0 0 0 75 FW WAL 15 Billy Bodin 5 0 0 0 5= DF ENG 3 Kevin Nicholson 4 1 0 0 5= MF IRE 10 Eunan O'Kane 5 0 0 0 58 DF ENG 4 Mark Ellis 3 0 0 0 39 FW ENG 8 Ryan Jarvis 2 0 0 0 2= MF ENG 16 Chris McPhee 2 0 0 0 2= MF IRE 11 Ian Morris 2 0 0 0 212 MF ENG 14 Lloyd Macklin 0 0 0 1 1= DF SCO 5 Chris Robertson 1 0 0 0 1= DF ENG 6 Brian Saah 1 0 0 0 1 TOTALS 64 5 1 1 71 Source: Torquay United Disciplinary record NumberNationPositionNameLeague Two 1 1 1FA CupLeague CupLeague TrophyTotal9 ENG FW Rene Howe 9 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 222 ENG MF Damon Lathrope 9 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 07 ENG MF Lee Mansell 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 010 IRE MF Eunan O'Kane 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 011 IRE MF Ian Morris 5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 118 ENG MF Joe Oastler 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 14 ENG DF Mark Ellis 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 05 SCO DF Chris Robertson 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 06 ENG DF Brian Saah 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 023 KEN FW Taiwo Atieno 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 015 WAL FW Billy Bodin 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 021 ENG DF Angus MacDonald 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 014 ENG MF Lloyd Macklin 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 01 AUT GK Bobby Olejnik 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 02 ENG DF Lathaniel Rowe-Turner 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 019 ENG MF Danny Stevens 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0TOTALS654500010714 Source: Torquay United 1 1 1. League Two statistics include the League Two play-offs. Transfers In DateNat.Pos.NameFromFeeReferences1 July 2011AUTGKBobby OlejnikFalkirkUndisclosedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13992325 Brian Saah & Robert Olejnik signed by Torquay BBC Sport 2011-07-01 2011-07-071 July 2011ENGDFBrian SaahCambridge UnitedUndisclosed13 July 2011ENGFWRene HowePeterborough UnitedUndisclosedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14150869 Torquay United sign ex-Peterborough striker Rene Howe BBC Sport 2011-07-14 2011-07-1415 July 2011ENGGKMartin RiceTruro CityFreehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14170404 Keeper Martin Rice makes Torquay United return BBC Sport 2011-07-15 2011-07-1518 July 2011IREMFIan MorrisUnattachedFreehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14190491 Torquay United sign ex-Scunthorpe midfielder Ian Morris BBC Sport 2011-07-18 2011-07-1823 July 2011KENFWTaiwo AtienoUnattachedFreehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14199804 Striker Taiwo Atieno signs for Torquay United BBC Sport 2011-07-25 2011-08-101 February 2012WALMFNathan CraigUnattachedFreehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16839697 Torquay United sign Welsh winger Nathan Craig BBC Sport 2012-02-01 2012-02-0226 May 2012ENGFWRyan JarvisUnattachedFreehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18232740 Striker Ryan Jarvis agrees one-year Torquay United deal BBC Sport 2012-05-28 2012-05-2826 June 2012SCOMFCraig EastonUnattachedFreehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18594841 Craig Easton joins Torquay United after trial spell BBC Sport 2012-06-26 2012-07-1228 June 2012ENGDFTom CruiseUnattachedFreehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18622668 Torquay United sign Michael Poke and Tom Cruise BBC Sport 2012-06-28 2012-07-1228 June 2012ENGGKMichael PokeUnattachedFree Loans in DateNat.Pos.NameFromExpiry dateReferences25 August 2011WALFWBilly BodinSwindon Town2 January 2012https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14677352 Swindon Town's Billy Bodin joins Torquay United on loan BBC Sport 2011-08-26 2011-09-0624 November 2011SCODFTom AldredColchester United2 January 2012https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15871362 Torquay United loan in Colchester defender Tom Aldred BBC Sport 2011-11-24 2011-11-248 February 2012ENGDFAngus MacDonaldReadingEnd of seasonhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16948199 Torquay United bring in Reading defender MacDonald BBC Sport 2012-02-08 2012-02-101 March 2012ENGFWRyan JarvisWalsallEnd of seasonhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/17221041 Torquay sign Walsall striker Ryan Jarvis on loan BBC Sport 2012-03-01 2012-03-01 Out DateNat.Pos.NameToFeeReferences4 July 2011ENGFWChris ZebroskiBristol RoversUndisclosedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14018534 Bristol Rovers sign Torquay United's Chris Zebroski BBC Sport 2011-07-04 2011-07-0726 August 2011NIRFWBilly KeeBurton AlbionUndisclosedhttp://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12875_7125534,00.html Kee fits for Burton Sky Sports 2011-08-26 2011-08-2631 January 2012SCODFChris RobertsonPreston North EndUndisclosedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/16810401 Preston sign Chris Robertson and Graham Cummins BBC Sport 2012-01-31 2012-01-311 March 2012ENGFWRay SpearReleasedn/ahttp://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0,,10445~2630012,00.html RAY CAN GO Torquayunited.com 2012-03-01 2012-05-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20120504222200/http://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0,,10445~2630012,00.html 4 May 2012 dead21 May 2012ENGDFEd PalmerReleasedn/ahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18148335 Torquay United release Lathaniel Rowe-Turner and Ed Palmer BBC Sport 2012-05-21 2012-05-2221 May 2012ENGDFLathaniel Rowe-TurnerReleasedn/a23 May 2012KENFWTaiwo AtienoReleasedn/ahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18179962 Taiwo Atieno to leave Torquay United BBC Sport 2012-05-23 2012-05-2318 June 2012AUTGKBobby OlejnikPeterborough UnitedUndisclosedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18460335 Peterborough United sign Torquay keeper Bobby Olejnik BBC Sport 2012-06-18 2012-06-1927 June 2012ENGDFMark EllisCrewe AlexandraUndisclosedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/18609296 Mark Ellis joins Crewe Alexandra from Torquay United BBC Sport 2012-06-27 2012-07-12 Loans out DateNat.Pos.NameToExpiry dateReferences23 July 2011ENGDFEd PalmerTruro City10 January 2012http://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0,,10445~2399977,00.html Ed To Truro Torquayunited.com 2011-07-23 2011-07-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20110806021950/http://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0,,10445~2399977,00.html 6 August 2011 deadhttp://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Bramall-Lane-Willand-Macklin/story-14379681-detail/story.html https://archive.today/20130505101830/http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/Bramall-Lane-Willand-Macklin/story-14379681-detail/story.html dead 2013-05-05 Bramall Lane to Willand for Macklin thisissouthdevon 2012-01-10 2012-01-1131 October 2011ENGFWRay SpearBideford10 January 2012http://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0,,10445~2500476,00.html Spear To Bideford Torquayunited.com 2011-10-31 2011-11-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20111102171702/http://www.torquayunited.com/page/News/0,,10445~2500476,00.html 2 November 2011 dead1 December 2011ENGMFLloyd MacklinSalisbury City10 January 2012https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/15993699 Salisbury City sign Torquay United's Lloyd Macklin BBC Sport 2011-12-01 2011-12-01 References Category:2011–12 Football League Two by team 2011-12