COAST TO COAST
Former Aberdeen boss lands new role with struggling English sixth tier side
They're in the midst of financial difficulties and a takeover
NEIL WARNOCK has lined up his next role after leaving Aberdeen.
The veteran had a short spell in Scotland in charge of the Dons following Barry Robson's sacking in January.
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But Warnock walked not long after failing to land the Dons ANY league wins under his leadership.
He did set up a Scottish Cup semi-final with Rangers but his short-term deal was cut even shorter and he was replaced by caretaker Peter Leven for the rest of the season.
The Dons have since appointed Jimmy Thelin as permanent boss beginning on June 1.
And Warnock has not hung around too long either.
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A man of many clubs he is poised to return to Torquay United - the club he managed in 1993.
But Warnock has been lined up as a football advisor by the south coast side's new owners, rather than a hands on coaching role.
The Gulls are in administration and in the throes of a changeover at boardroom level while they are also seeking a new boss to take over the reins in the National League South.
Reports had linked Warnock with the post which is a short distance away from his Cornwall base. He also has a holiday home in Dunoon, Argyll.
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But instead he seems set to become a boardroom sounding board for co-chairman Michael Westcott.
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He told the BBC: "Neil's been a huge help to us personally.
"We're not from the football world, we're from the business world, our involvement in football has been a lifelong love for Torquay United.
"As business people we believe in surrounding ourselves with bright minds that know their particular area of speciality much better than us.
"Neil's visited Plainmoor for our last three games of the season and he's been blown away by the warm reception that he's received by all of the fans.
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"He had been looking for a project. He doesn't want to sit in the dugout anymore, nor does he want to be in the dressing room, that's for others, but he wants to play a part in rebuilding the club which reflects the community which we know holds him in very high affection."
Torquay finished the season with a 5-0 win over Havant and Waterlooville but ended 18th of the division's 24 teams.
The National League south is two rung below the Football League and features the likes of Yeovil Town, Bath City and Maidstone United.
Aberdeen was Warnock's SEVENTEENTH club as manager - and his 20th dugout job. He was in charge for 32 days and eight games, winning against Bonnyrigg Rose and Kilmarnock and holding Hibs and Motherwell to league draws.
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