Councillor David Thomas, Leader of Torbay Council, said: “As with everyone else today, we learnt of the sad news that Torquay United Football Club have filed an intention to appoint an administrator for the Club and Company. Local football, at all levels, is an important part of our community and we want to reassure the club and its supporters that we will engage with any interested parties to understand how we might support the ongoing operation of the club.”