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Torquay super-fan Helen Chamberlain has tattoo of ailing membership on her backside

There are few higher methods of displaying your loyalty to your soccer staff than getting a tattoo.

Plenty of us have carried out it, however well-liked sports activities presenter Helen Chamberlain went one step additional by getting the crest of her beloved membership inked on her backside. The Soccer AM legend is an enormous Torquay United fan, taking each alternative to say the Gulls throughout her lengthy stint fronting the enduring Sky present, which she left in 2017.

It is unclear when precisely she obtained her derriere tattooed with the crest and initials TUFC, however she proudly confirmed it off in 2004 as she modelled a brand new line of sports activities bras at Trafalgar Square in London.

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Chamberlain, who hails from Somerset however lives in Surrey, is among the many Gulls followers involved for the longer term of the membership after proprietor Clarke Osbourne introduced he could be withdrawing funding.

Following the information, followers of golf equipment across the nation have rallied behind Devon outfit on social media, with one posting on X (previously Twitter): “I always think of @HellsBellsy when I see Torquay United. Really hope they survive for her sake.”

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Former Soccer AM presenter Helen Chamberlain is a huge Torquay fan
Former Soccer AM presenter Helen Chamberlain is a large Torquay fan



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Chamberlain proudly displaying off her Torquay tattoo

In reply, Chamberlain, 56, merely posted a coronary heart emoji. One of her former colleagues at Sky, Jeff Stelling, additionally wished the ailing membership nicely. He posted: “The news doesn’t get much worse than this. Just hope it becomes a fresh start for @TUFC1899 rather than the alternative!!”

However, there was a optimistic replace this week, with three events reportedly desirous about shopping for the Plainmoor membership. Osbourne is alleged to engaged on a fast sale, which might keep away from administration and a 10-point penalty for the mid-table National League South aspect.



Helen Chamberlain watches a Torquay game
Chamberlain is fearful for the way forward for her beloved membership



Helen Chamberlain tattoo
Chamberlain confirmed off her membership tattoo whereas modelling a sports activities bra in 2004

A membership assertion earlier this month learn: “Ultimately, Torquay United’s long-term future hinges on securing new ownership, and everyone behind the scenes is working tirelessly to ensure the best solution possible is found.

“Although nothing can be taken for granted, there is cause for cautious optimism. The club has received a high volume of enquiries, and as part of this process, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) have now been issued to all interested parties.”