Torquay United suffer defeat to AFC Totton in squad transition
Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 28 Oct, 14:03 · Archive
Torquay United lost 1-0 to AFC Totton in National League South, with manager Jimmy Ball criticising his players' performance.
Torquay United fell to a 1-0 defeat at AFC Totton on Tuesday night, with Luke Hallett scoring for the home side two minutes into the second half. The Gulls' task was made harder when central defender Jake Wannell was sent off in the 53rd minute for a late challenge. Deon Moore had an equaliser disallowed for a push on Hallett, while Torquay also forced a save from Totton goalkeeper Ryan Gosney with 15 minutes remaining.
Manager Jimmy Ball expressed his frustration after the match, telling BBC Radio Devon that 'the whole performance was nowhere near good enough' and that he had told his players so 'in no uncertain terms'. Ball acknowledged the pressure at the club but warned that 'Jekyll and Hyde performances can't continue'. He accepted responsibility for the result, saying 'of course I will be responsible for all of it'.
The defeat leaves Torquay United in 15th place in National League South, six points off the play-off places and eleven behind leaders Ebbsfleet United. The team has won just one of their last six matches. The squad has undergone significant changes this season, with only seven players remaining from the end of last season and most of the current 23-man squad being Ball signings, with two on loan from Plymouth Argyle.
How it is being reported
- 'I am furious': Jimmy Ball reaction as Torquay United 'not good enough'"A lot of pressure and responsibility and expectation. It hasn’t been good enough so far.”DevonLive · 28 Oct, 13:19
- Ball slams Torquay squad after AFC Totton lossTorquay United manager Jimmy Ball criticises his players after their 1-0 loss at AFC Totton National League South with 10 men.BBC Devon · 27 Oct, 22:44
- Torquay United troubles deepen as ten man Gulls beaten at AFC TottonDefeat to Jimmy Ball's former club highlights how much Gulls need to improveDevonLive · 27 Oct, 22:01
- Difficult 'transition' at Torquay United continues as two more players leave ahead of AFC Totton clashJimmy Ball’s evolution is beginning to feel more like a revolutionDevonLive · 27 Oct, 13:46
In this story: Torquay United · AFC Totton · Jimmy Ball · Jake Wannell · Luke Hallett · Deon Moore · National League South
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