Torquay United v Dartford. Saturday 9th March 2024.

[Taelee73]

Agree about Collins, he has the air of a player who's too good for this team. It's good to be confident, but he does appear nonchalant and lazy at times and does do silly tricks in dangerous areas and then the balls given away. He came to life for a 15 minute spell and you saw there is a decent player in there.

Agreed, we could have been 0-4 down at half time if they'd had more luck, better finishing. However that 5 minute 3 goal spell after half time was wonderful.

We tried to play the ball out from the back, which was nice to see, rather than hoof ball. However we are pedestrian and it's too slow to be really affective. A work in progress, but given were we are, just being able to watch a football match at Plainmoor is all we can ask for.

Good to give Dawson etc a bit of a rest as well now we have players back. Pitch is struggling, will hamper out play it on the ground style.

Nice to see Leroy, although not sure what he'd have made of it all

[tufcyellowarmy]

I really enjoyed the game today for the first time in ages. I know we ran out winners but I saw a togetherness with the group and just felt we may have something at last.
We’ve been ok under Downes and I really like that we are playing out from a back 3 . It’s brave but fraught with danger but was the catalyst for our second half performance.
The much maligned McGavin I thought was very positive today with some clever passes and positioning.
Booth was class and WJD did a great job when he came on .
Can’t wait for Tuesday now .
It’s the hope that kills………

[Louis]

[PainInTheGULLiver85]

The energy and confidence early 2nd half, was refreshing for all to see, after to be fair a lacklustre first half.

Many good performers and hopefully the beginning of a run of the form we will need to sneak into playoffs.

Good to see Leroy, Southend away one of our clubs greatest days. Except the pre match entertainment

[Dave]

Firstly I'd like to pay tribute to the groundsman and all those who gave their time free to help get the pitch ready, in our current position the club can't afford any postponements, whilst the pitch was very heavy and glue pot like, it's remarkable considering the amount of constant rain , the groundsman is producing a pitch as good as he is.

As for the ,match the first half wasn't great for a TUFC point of view, Dartford's lively no 11 and powerful no 23 were causing all sorts of problems, while we looked a team really short on confidence, and perhaps over anxious in our play.

Second half I don't think the the early penalty whilst important was the turning point of this game, think it was the fact the team added a second goal within a minute , you could see the world was being lifted off our players, the joy and relief evident, with Dartford rattled TUFC pumped the third soon followed and there in it looked like there's was only 1 winner, Dartford rallied got a goal back, however with WJD and DOA coming on for the tired (out on their feet) Jarvis and McGavin TUFC soon got control back, even though it spoiled maximum prediction league points for me, was delighted for DOA , who looked decent when he came on.

We can over analyse Dartford's goal, however it would be harsh in my opinion considering I thought both, Booth and Tomlinson played well through out, McGavin had a good game until he tired, still has a habit of holding onto the ball when an obvious pass is on though. Finally I'd say the who whole team deserve a mention, they've been through a lot recently, and I can't think of one of them who let the side down Saturday.

[happytorq]

The energy and confidence early 2nd half, was refreshing for all to see, after to be fair a lacklustre first half.

Many good performers and hopefully the beginning of a run of the form we will need to sneak into playoffs.

Good to see Leroy, Southend away one of our clubs greatest days. Except the pre match entertainment

come on now, who doesn't love the Cheeky Girls?

(yes, it was a great day)

[Louis]

Here's the latest prediction league update… Last game vs Dartford 4-1 WIN

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