Tuesday 13 March 2012

GULLS HIT THE ROAD AS THEY AIM TO KEEP PROMOTION RUN GOING

Following two successive home games, Torquay United now find themselves on the travels as they aim to keep their promotion bid on track.

After defeating Aldershot Town 1-0 and clinching a last gasp draw with Bristol Rovers, the Gulls head to Sheffield tonight where they will face Rotherham United at the Don Valley Stadium.

This will be then followed by a trip to Burton Albion, who they drew 2-2 with on the opening day of the season in Martin Ling's first game in charge.

Next up for Ling's men, a week today, is an encounter with League Two's in form team at the moment, Swindon Town, who are currently managed by Paolo Di Canio. For Ling and his assistant, Shaun Taylor, it will be their first trip to the County Ground as a managerial team to face the side they helped to win promotion to the Premiership during their playing days in 1993.

With eight wins from 16 league matches this season, Torquay currently have the third best away record in League Two. They are also four victories away from equalling their all-time record for away victories in their Conference promotion winning season of 2008-09.