Following the news that the takeover of Torquay United by a consortium led by former striker Dean Edwards being agreed, manager Chris Hargreaves and his coaching staff have been placed on gardening leave.
After talks between the new group and Hargreaves and his backroom team, which includes his assistant Lee Hodges and goalkeeper coach Kenny Veysey, it was decided that they would be placed on gardening leave - after they failed to agree to a pay cut.
The full identity of Edwards's consortium is due to be made tomorrow and further announcements regarding the name of Hargreaves's replacement are expected to be made as well.
One of the first priorities of the new consortium will be to turn the Gulls into a more financially, efficient unit off the field. Therefore, it may not be a surprise if long-serving goalkeeper coach Veysey is replaced by an older goalkeeper - possibly one in their mid-to late thirties, who can also combine Veysey's old role with playing.
Another key decision will need to be made regarding the youth departments, which could well be scaled down.
