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Torquay United eyes FA Cup run to boost finances

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball hopes a successful FA Cup run will provide financial security for the club.

Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball is targeting a profitable FA Cup run as the club looks to secure its financial future. The Gulls host Oxford City in the fourth qualifying round on Saturday, seeking to reach the first round proper for the first time since 2023. A successful run would be the club's first appearance in the main draw since going into administration in February 2024, when it was rescued by a consortium of local business people.

Ball has not lost an FA Cup tie as Torquay manager and the club has won two FA Cup matches before this season, both in 2023. Oxford City are third in the National League North with seven wins from eleven games, making them strong opposition. Torquay are currently 12th in the National League South.

Ball outlined the financial incentives for cup success. 'It's about filling up the coffers, it's about security,' he told BBC Radio Devon. He acknowledged the club's slim chances of winning the competition outright but stressed the importance of securing television coverage and attractive draws against Premier League or higher league clubs. 'A really good cup run can set you up for years and really help a club kick on,' Ball said, explaining how such a run could strengthen Torquay's position for years to come.

Torquay United eyes FA Cup run to boost finances
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