Paul Buckle has left Torquay to take up the vacant manager position at Bristol Rovers. Buckle, who led the Gulls to the League Two play-off final, where they lost 1-0 to Stevenage on Saturday, becomes the permanent successor to Dave Penney. Rovers' caretaker manager, Stuart Campbell, was unable to save the club from relegation to League Two.
"I leave Torquay with a heavy heart after four fantastic years, which included three cup finals and reinstating their place back in the Football League," Buckle told the Bristol Rovers website. "The club now has a solid foundation both on and off the pitch which will serve them well in the coming seasons. I always wanted to leave Torquay on a high and I am blessed that I can do that.
The chance to become Bristol Rovers manager was far too good an opportunity to turn down. I intend to do everything in my power to take Rovers back where they belong."
"I leave Torquay with a heavy heart after four fantastic years, which included three cup finals and reinstating their place back in the Football League," Buckle told the Bristol Rovers website. "The club now has a solid foundation both on and off the pitch which will serve them well in the coming seasons. I always wanted to leave Torquay on a high and I am blessed that I can do that.
The chance to become Bristol Rovers manager was far too good an opportunity to turn down. I intend to do everything in my power to take Rovers back where they belong."