Torquay United Fans Forum

Hi to all my webbed feet friends.

I came on this forum a few weeks ago and commented on the imminent departure of Buckle and received alot of abuse from certain forum members. Unperturbed I sat and watched the playoff final where you virtually rolled over and welcomed Stevenage into league 1. Following that Buckle signalled his intensions at managing a 'bigger club' and the exodus started. Now senior members of your backroom staff have gone and the better players also leaving (with at least two more to come), surely you'll be preparing for a fight at the other end of the table next season!

So to all those that mocked me :na:

The revolution has started. UTG!

usagullmichigan wrote:The only way I can see Bucks going to Brizzle is if they can promise him a busget for them to win the league next season (raising his profile) and if Brizzle has any willing TV presenters

Our Chairman has made it clear to all involved with the club that he wants to come straight back up. Now regardless at the size of our club or not the intent and desire is there. Our board, I believe, will take the gamble and allow whoever is in charge, Buckle or not, a decent budget to do this at the first attempt. However in order for that to happen the club will need to have a massive clear out and potentially start again, retaining our so called better players and adding accordingly.

I know as well as most that it doesnt always happen like that and no one team has a divine right to be in any league, Leeds, Soton, Sheff Wed, Brad etc etc, but what it does do is allow young hungry players / managers a chance at taking centre stage. There is no question that next season we will be considered a 'bigger team' in the league and will be able to attract a better calibre of player and manager than most.

Pehaps this is Buckle's opportunity?

JamieE wrote:I am glad the Rovers fans have come on and told us they are a bigger club, I hadn't realised up until now.

BritishGas - thanks for the essay in the obvious.

Maybe you also didnt realise that Torquay's average gate for 2010-2011 was 2630 comparied to Rovers 6253. Additionally the highest you managed all season was 5002 compared to our lowest of 4829. The facts speak for themselves, we ARE a bigger club whether you choose to accept it or not.

Why all the sour grapes?

Gashead in peace.

Can I just add a few things to this debate which have obviously got some of you worrying about your managers future.

Can you blame the guy at wanting to better himself, he clearly is a young and up and coming manager so coming to a bigger club (if true) would be a natural progression for him. He would be handed a bigger budget in which to build a team that would challenge for automatic promotion. Being a bigger club, with a bigger fan base, he would be able to attract the better players and not journeyman. If, and its a massive if, you manage to get promoted you'll be the favourites to come straight back down again. Maybe what he see's is a much better prospect at sustainable League 1 / Championship football in the medium / long term!?

I know which club I'd prefer to be at!

Good luck on Sat, I think you'll need it!