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Neil Warnock (right) has been part of the set-up at Torquay since Paul Wotton (left) was appointed Neil Warnock has been placed in temporary charge of Torquay United after boss Paul Wotton was sacked following Saturday's 5-0 defeat by Chelmsford City. The home humbling proved the final game as manager for 48-year-old Wotton, who had been at the helm at the National League South club since the summer of 2024. A five-game winless run has led to the Gulls dropping from top spot, with a three-point cushion at the summit, to fourth and 10 points off new leaders Dorking Wanderers. "We are very grateful to Paul for his hard work, professionalism and commitment during his time at the club, " a statement, external on the Torquay United website read. "We thank Paul for his contribution, both on and off the pitch. Torquay United wish Paul every success in his future endeavours. "Neil Warnock will take the team for Tuesday night's fixture with Farnborough and an update on interim arrangements will be communicated in due course. " Paul Wotton's side had been on a seven-game unbeaten run before failing to win his final five games in charge Wotton admitted Saturday's loss to Chelmsford was "not acceptable" as his side's title challenge continued to capitulate amid their worst run of results all season. His injury-hit side have conceded 12 goals in their past three matches. The former Plymouth Argyle captain and assistant manager joined the Gulls from Truro City in 2024 after five years in charge of the Cornish club. He led Torquay to the brink of the National League title last season - they were pipped by his former club on goal difference on the final day of the season before going out of the play-offs in the semi-finals. Warnock, who joined Torquay's board as advisor to their new owners in May 2024, has not managed a club since leaving Aberdeen earlier that year. The 77-year-old has managed more games than any other boss in English league football and his eight promotions is the most ever achieved. He managed Torquay for a short spell in 1993 and has been involved with the club again since being approached by the Bryn Consortium, who took over the Gulls after they went into administration two years ago. Torquay United Arsenal beat Chelsea to restore five-point lead at top Would it be bigger gamble not to give Carrick Man Utd job? India set up England semi-final at T20 World Cup Lord Sugar's hopefuls jet off to Hong Kong Annie and Nick look ahead to the Brit Awards The making of Charli XCX's fourth album, during the 2020 lockdown An occult-tinged crime shakes a Welsh village to its core Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months 'Hearts & Motherwell the winners after damaging Old Firm stalemate' Would it be bigger gamble not to give Carrick Man Utd job? 'Out of absolutely nothing' - Lamine Yamal's solo stunner. Video'Out of absolutely nothing' - Lamine Yamal's solo stunner Predict F1 drivers' and constructors' championships How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem? 'Not fair to fans' - how VAR denied Burnley one of greatest comebacks The moment I told my mum I wanted to stop football - and how life changed 'Borthwick relaxed but defiant amid England Six Nations slide' Cadillac and Audi - the same ambition but two very different projects All you need to know about Netball Super League 2026 #Do It Like Harry - from viral Twickenham mascot to England U18s prospect The £37m cost of Man Utd's past two managerial changes 'He had it all' - Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo. Video'He had it all' - Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo 'I had some potential, but my personality was preventing me from reaching it' The 'rare combination' behind Britain's youngest F1 driver 'Darlings of Italian football' - how Atalanta salvaged national pride 'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival' How safe is bare-knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.