Former Aberdeen interim manager Neil Warnock is set to join Torquay United’s board of directors as a football advisor.
The 75-year-old left the Dons in March after only 33 days and eight games in charge.
The former Sheffield United, Crystal Palace and Cardiff City boss is poised for a new role at Torquary after new owners agreed to take over the club, which is in administration.
Torquay play in National League South in the sixth tier of English football.
The club’s co-chairman Michael Westcott 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.”
He added: “I think that Neil’s reputation precedes him.
“I think he’s a very reassuring presence both to young players and experienced players, and also to a football team manager.
“He’s been around the football world for more than 40 years and the fact that Torquay United can benefit from his experience, his contacts, his presence, his personality.
“I think will be of tremendous support for the club as we start thinking about how we can be as competitive on the pitch as we possibly can.”
One of the first tasks for Warnock, who managed Torquay in 1993, in his new role will be to help the club find a new manager.