Bookmakers have Torquay United third favourites to be champions in their first season in the Blue Square Premier League. The Gulls have been quoted at 7/1 to be champions, behind favourites Oxford United (4/1) and Stevenage Borough (6/1) but importantly ahead of Exeter City (8/1).

The odds for clubs to be promoted, either as Champions or through the play-offs, are as follows:

Oxford United - 9/4

Stevenage Borough - 7/2

Torquay United - 4/1

Exeter City - 4/1

York City - 6/1

Burton Albion - 6/1

Rushden & Diamonds - 7/1

Kidderminster Harriers - 8/1

Boston United - 9/1

Cambridge United - 11/1

Aldershot Town - 11/1

Halifax Town - 12/1

Ebbsfleet United - 12/1

Droylesden - 14/1

Forest Green Rovers - 14/1

Weymouth - 14/1

Grays Athletic - 16/1

Histon - 14/1

Woking - 14/1

Northwich Victoria - 20/1

Salisbury City - 33/1

Crawley Town - 33/1

Stafford Rangers - 40/1

Farsley Celtic - 40/1

Given that currently there is no manager in place, and only four players (Kevin Hill, Lee Mansell, Lee Thorpe and Steve Woods) are contracted to the club, are the Gulls worth a flutter ?

Use the poll on the Gloucester Gulls Forum to vote where you think the Gulls will finish next season.