Torquay United closing in on new manager
Neil Warnock (right) has been in temporary charge after Paul Wotton (left) was sacked earlier this month
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Torquay United are closing in on appointing a new manager, according to co-chairmen Michael Westcott and Mark Bowes-Cavanagh.
England's most experienced manager Neil Warnock, who is an advisor to the club's owners, has been in temporary charge for the past two matches after Paul Wotton was sacked earlier this month following a five-game winless run.
The Gulls are yet to win a game under 77-year-old Warnock, having lost at Ebbsfleet United on Saturday after a draw with Farnborough last Tuesday.
Warnock will be at the helm for Tuesday's visit of Salisbury as the Gulls try and avoid an eight-game winless run.
"We hope to complete the appointment over the coming days," the co-chairmen said in a statement.
"What has been particularly encouraging has been the level and quality of interest in the role.
"Torquay United remains a very attractive club for ambitious managers, and we have received a significant number of strong applications from across the game.
"We are taking the time to ensure we make the right appointment - someone capable of delivering our medium and long-term ambitions for the football club."
'We know we are light on numbers'
Mark Bowes-Cavanagh (left) and Michael Westcott led the consortium that took over Torquay united in 2024
Torquay's injury-hit squad were three points clear at the top of National League South at the start of February but now find themselves nine points behind leaders Dorking Wanderers in sixth place.
The directors say they are working hard to try and bolster the Gulls' squad as they aim to stay in the play-off places.
"We know we are light on numbers in certain areas and we are actively working to strengthen the group," their statement said.
"We hope to add some additional depth to the squad shortly as we head into the final 10 games of the season.
"Our focus remains firmly on maintaining our position in the play-off places and giving ourselves the best possible chance in the run-in.
"The squad are fully aware that results have not been where we would like them to be recently.
"A loss of form, injuries and the departure of a manager can all test a group, but the players know the strength of support behind them and they are determined to respond."
