1. Chippenham proved to be yet another 'Guiseley'.
They came, they scored, they conquered and came away with three points. Chippenham Town joined the long list of part-time clubs who have come away from Plainmoor after claiming victory.
Such teams have proved to be an achilles heel for the Gulls over the last four years and United, who now slip to 14th in the National League South, will need to learn their lessons quickly.
2. The pressure on Gary Owers increases.
Following the full time whistle, the Gulls exited the field to a loud chorus of boos and chants of 'Owers Out', as the Plainmoor faithful vented their fury at manager Gary Owers. This was not the first occurrence of fans unrest directed at Owers - it was a repeat of the scenes that followed their defeat to Hampton and Richmond. And then of course there was 'Coffeegate' away to Gloucester City.
A first away win of the season at Hungerford Town could not come at a better time.
3. Is Jack Compton the one that got away for the Gulls?
After having trials with United in 2008 and 2017 under Paul Buckle and Kevin Nicholson respectively, and being linked with the Gulls since the arrival of Owers, who he played under at Bath City, Jack Compton could be regarded as the one that got away by Torquay United fans.
Not only did Compton, whose dad Paul played for, managed and coached the Gulls and his maternal grandfather Jack Philbin played for the club in the 1930s, provide the service for Matt Smith's header from a 26th minute, he also curled a long range effort over the bar shortly afterwards.
The Plainmoor faithful can only wonder what might have been if United had been able to make him an offer that he couldn't refuse.
4. Could more experience at the back helped the Gulls cause?
On Saturday, Torquay United lined up with George Essuman (21) and Kyle Cameron (also 21) as centre backs. Every goal that United have conceded at home so far this season has been from the result of a set piece.
United have only kept one clean sheet at home since Jakob Sokolik and Jean Yves Koue Niate have been out injured, and if messrs Essuman and Cameron had a more experienced alongside them to advise them and organise things could the Gulls backline have held out?
5. Yan Klukowski finally wins a game at Plainmoor!
Former United midfielder Yan Klukowski made a late cameo for Chippenham against the Gulls on Saturday, and it was the first time that he had featured in a winning side at Plainmoor. During his year with United last season he featured in a opening day draw with Tranmere Rovers and two defeats against Boreham Wood and Solihull Moors.
