NEW SIGNING

Paul Buckle's first summer signing has taken a bow at Plainmoor.
He is Forest Green Rovers skipper Michael Brough, who has joined us on a two-year contract.
Highly-rated Michael has also played for Notts County and Stevenage, and should be a real asset to the Plainmoor roster.
Full story in Saturday's Herald Express and at www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk

Lee Phillips explains the reasons behind his move, and how ex-Gull Garry Monk led Swansea City to glory.
It's all in Friday's Herald Express and on www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk
And don't forget it's Cambridge United's big day at Wembley on Sunday. Can't remember who they're playing......

Lee Phillips completed his move to Rushden and Diamonds today. The fee has not been disclosed.
Lee got 16 goals for us this season, and he'll do a good job for Garry Hill and the Diamonds. We wish him every success.
And the Gulls are reported to be chasing a midfielder.
Full story in Thursday's Herald Express and at http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/

Rushden and Diamonds are having a close look at Lee Phillips and may be preparing a bid.

Full story in Wednesday's Herald Express and at http://www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk/

Matt Hockley and Tony Bedeau are among the players not being retained at Plainmoor.
Read all the retained list news at www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk
It won't be quite the same place without Hockers. The third goal against Halifax was one of the best we saw at Plainmoor all season.
Good luck to Hockers and the rest for the future.
In other news, Jody Banim, who was on loan to the Gulls until last weekend, has gone back to Droylsden. And now he has left Droylsden to join Burton Albion on a one-year deal. Got that?

VIDEO EXTRA

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1214019312/bctid1543551062

Click here for our exclusive post-match interview with Helen Chamberlain.

• REPORTS AND ANALYSIS FROM TOP FOOTBALL WRITER DAVID THOMAS


• THE DAY OUT WITH THE FANS BY REPORTER GLENN PRICE


• REACTION, PICTURES AND THE LAST WORD FROM THE MANAGERS

All in Monday's Herald Express. Always look on the bright side of life, Gulls fans. That's just the way we are...

There's some consolation for Kevin Nicholson today. Nicko has been selected to play for the England non-league side in tournaments in Wales and the West Indies. Full details over on the Gulls official site. Click www.torquayunited.com

KEEP THE FAITH

IT WAS a long trip back from Wembley for Torquay United's disappointed fans, but the verdict from most was that the season as a whole has been a success.

Given the parlous state of the club at this stage last year, to finish third in the league and reach a Wembley final isn't a bad return.

The Gulls players were devastated after the match, but all agreed the most important thing was to come back stronger for the new campaign.

Chris Hargreaves said: "A lot of hard work has been put in, but we have just fallen short. The fans have been magnificent."

All the reports, stats, reaction and comment will be in Monday's Herald Express and on www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk

We will have slideshows of Wembley pictures, a special Wembley video and an exclusive video interview with the Gulls best-known fan Helen Chamberlain on our website and here on this blog.