Paul Wotton, manager of Torquay United, has been named the National League South Manager of the Month for January 2026. The club announced the award on 10 February 2026 after an unbeaten run in January that included wins over Hampton & Richmond and Hornchurch. The recognition has reinforced Torquay’s position as one of the division’s promotion contenders; the team play their home matches at Plainmoor in Torquay, Devon.
The recognition comes since Wotton was appointed in May 2024 by the Bryn Consortium, which completed a takeover of the club that month following a period in administration. Since the takeover, Torquay have climbed from a low position amid the club’s earlier crisis to become one of the top-performing sides in the National League South.
The Torquay United Supporters Trust (TUST), which represents hundreds of fans and holds roughly a 28.6% stake in the club, has pointed to a marked improvement in stability since the new owners took control. Club statements and local reporting attribute the award to the coaching staff’s work and the players’ efforts through a busy winter schedule. The club hopes the form will increase local interest and help in its long-term ambition of returning to higher-level professional football.
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