1. Dean Moxey scores winner in 'Gary time'
When it needed someone to step up when it mattered most, United skipper Dean Moxey duly delivered as he arrived to turn home Brett McGavin's cross in the 89th minute to seal a 3-2 for Torquay United against Hemel Hempstead Town.
Moxey arrived at the back post, just when it was looking as though the Gulls might have to settle for a post, and found the back of the net for the first time this season to secure a fifth straight win for United.
If ever you needed your captain to step up to the plate, then that was it.
2. The resurgence of Ryan Hanson.
After experiencing a challenging 2022-23 campaign, central midfielder Ryan Hanson is now beginning to put a consistent run of form together.
The former Hull City youngster scored United's first goal as he slotted home after Theo Williams had seen his shot blocked.
He also had a hand in the Gulls' second goal, as it was his through ball found Theo Williams, who saw his effort parried away by Hemel keeper Craig King before Ethon Archer bundled home United's equaliser.
3. Ethon Archer is turning out to be a real find.
A few eyebrows were raised by the Plainmoor faithful when United manager Gary Johnson signed Ethon Archer from Isthmian League side Three Bridges. However, Archer is now showing why Johnson was prepared to take a punt on him.
As well as scoring his first goal for the club when he bundled home the rebound from Theo Williams' saved effort, Archer proved to be a thorn in the side of Hemel Hempstead and was a constant threat for the Gulls.
Expect him to make many more appearances between now and the end of the campaign.
4. Theo Williams was a focal point up front.
With Aaron Jarvis and Brad Ash both absent through injury, it was left to Theo Williams to lead United's forward line against Hemel Hempstead.
The Fleetwood Town loanee, who flanked by EthonArcher and Lewis Collins, proved to be an effective focal point for the Gulls' attack, and played a key role in United's first two goals.
It was from his blocked shot that Ryan Hanson netted United's first goal and it was he who forced the save from which Archer bundled home United's leveller.
It will be a role that he will be set to continue in in the coming weeks and months.
5. United now up to second.
As results elsewhere went in their favour, the Gulls have now moved up to second in the National League South table.
United started the day in fourth place, but Maidstone United's 5-1 defeat to Worthing and Hampton and Richmond's goalless draw with league leaders Yeovil Town sees United sitting in second place, which will give them a big advantage in the play-offs should they find themselves occupying it at the end of the season.
Second spot will guarantee the Gulls home advantage in the play-off semi-finals and then in the final itself should they progress.
