Torquay United Football Club has reissued a popular retro-style shirt for its fans in Torquay, Devon. The club announced the limited-edition release on 6 February 2026 as part of its ongoing 2025/26 merchandise programme. The relaunch gives long-time supporters a chance to buy a nostalgic item while helping to boost the club’s retail income.
The shirt was produced in collaboration with official kit partner VX3 and is described by the club as being inspired by an iconic 1980s design. The Retro L/S is offered as a cotton long-sleeve shirt that retains Torquay’s traditional gull emblem and the classic look many supporters remember. The club said the release is “more than just a shirt; it’s a celebration of our history and the resilience of this club” (Official Club Statement, 6 February 2026).
This particular item is an online exclusive and was sold through the club’s official online store (the first run was limited to 50 shirts); the club’s announcement notes there was no stock available at the Plainmoor club shop. The release is intended to raise the number of fans wearing club colours on matchdays and provide a boost to retail income — part of a broader commercial approach to support the club’s finances after it formally exited administration (completed its Company Voluntary Arrangement) on 25 April 2025.
The club is now owned by the Bryn Consortium, which completed its takeover in May 2024 and has emphasised community-led, sustainable growth since assuming control. Limited-edition drops and retro reissues have become a regular way for the club and VX3 to connect with supporters — known locally as the Yellow Army — and to celebrate Torquay’s kit heritage.
Availability, pricing and stock updates are published on the official Torquay United shop: https://shop.torquayunited.com/ and in the club’s news section: https://torquayunited.com/a-true-throwback/.
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