The 2004-05 campaign was a turbulent, heart-breaking season for Torquay United as the Gulls finished 21st in League One, resulting in an immediate relegation back to the fourth tier after only one season at that level. The year was defined by the relentless attacking drive of young striker Adebayo Akinfenwa, whose 14 crucial league goals proved decisive in a tough relegation battle that ultimately fell short. It was a difficult and disappointing year, but one that remains a bittersweet chapter for the Yellow Army, who saw their side fight bravely against the odds in their first year back in the third tier since 1966.. The 2005-06 campaign was a season of anxious, last-gasp survival for Torquay United, as the Gulls finished a precarious 20th in League Two, narrowly avoiding the drop. The club's fight for their Football League status was spearheaded by the crucial goals of joint-top scorers Tony Bedeau and Kevin Hill, whose nine goals apiece proved vital. It was a stressful year, ultimately defined by a late-season rally that secured their safety and etched a dramatic chapter of endurance into the Gulls' modern history.