1. The answer could yet be in the building.
Torquay United owner Clarke Osborne's decision not to allow manager Kevin Nicholson was met by criticism from the United faithful, meaning Nicholson has often been including himself on the subs bench in recent weeks, but Brett Williams could yet prove to be Torquay's talisman.
The former Aldershot and Forest Green striker netted twice for the Gulls against Braintree and was denied a hat-trick in the most controversial of circumstances, as he had a 37th minute effort flagged offside before he netted his brace. In the Gulls' great escape of the 2005-06 season under Ian Atkins, Jo Kuffour scored five times in United's last five league fixtures and if Williams can score another three in their remaining two matches it would be a massive help to the Gulls' cause.
2. Jordan Lee has come of age.
It's fair to say that Jordan Lee didn't have the best of debuts after joining on loan from AFC Bournemouth as he conceded a penalty six minutes into his first start for the Gulls against Woking in January. However, in recent weeks, Lee has been a valuable member of Nicholson's squad and scored a deserved first senior career goal late on against Braintree.
3. Four points can be enough to secure survival.
Four points from their remaining two matches against Dover Athletic and North Ferriby a final total of 51 points and with their superior goal difference any team looking to topple them would therefore require 52 points. Two wins would be perfect, but just three points would leave them keeping their fingers crossed regarding outcomes of matches elsewhere.
4. The Gulls are still a big draw.
A season high crowd of 2,580 witnessed the Gulls put Braintree to the sword on Easter Monday, which was higher than the home attendances of Accrington Stanley, Barnet and Morecambe in League Two. It is not inconceivable that United could attract a similar gate or higher against North Ferriby on the final day of the campaign. Also over the Easter weekend, the club issued a statement in response to an article in the Guardian, which quoted London-based former Commercial Manager Alan Merson over allegations of the player's wages, the conditions in which they are accommodated in the Gulls' Lodge which houses a number of the United playing squad and the club's lack of transfer activity. Make no mistake, there is a strong passion towards the Gulls from their supporters.
