1. Saikou Janneh is back on form.
Saturday's FA Trophy tie saw Saikou Janneh display the kind of form in front of goal that he displayed in his first loan spell at Plainmoor in the 2018-19 season. Janneh netted his first goals of his second loan stint from Bristol City and also provided the assist for Jamie Reid's second of the afternoon on 70th minute, which helped to earn him the sponsor's man of the match award. It was also the first time that Janneh and Reid had scored for United since their memorable 3-3 draw away to Woking last season.
2. The new signings are settling in well.
The Plainmoor faithful also got to see the first glimpse of Gary Johnson's two latest recruits in the form of central midfielder Lloyd James and winger Aaron Nemane. Both made significant contributions as James, a former Wales Under-21 international who joins on loan from Forest Green Rovers, started the move that led to Janneh's opener and provided the assist for Ruairi Keating's fourth goal. Former Manchester City Nemane, who has also appeared for Glasgow Rangers and Go Eagles in Holland amongst others, went on a mazy run before providing the pass to Saikou Janneh helped to enable Jamie Reid to score United's third.
James' loan spell at Plainmoor and Nemane initial deal with the Gulls are both for one-month, but there is every chance that their respective stays with United could last beyond that period.
3. Joe Lewis filled in well at left-back.
In the absence of Liam Davis through injury, Swansea City loanee Joe Lewis filled in at left-back. Despite being played out of position, Wales Under-21 international Lewis, who is primarily a centre back - and a right-sided one too, was one of United's leading performers on the day and as well as being defensively strong, he also offered an outlet going forward with a number of overlapping runs.
4. Could Ruairi Keating become Torquay United's answer to David Fairclough?
In the mid-to-late 1970's and early 1980's, David Fairclough carved out a niche for himself in Liverpool's all-conquering European Cup and league title winning sides as a 'super sub'. The question now is in the 2019-20 season, could Ruairi Keating perform a similar role for the Gulls? Keating found the back of the net in the 73rd minutes, just two minutes after coming off the bench with what was only his second touch of the ball. Could his cameo display have given Gary Johnson food for thought?
5. The losing streak is over, but have United's affiliations with the Trophy just begun?
Victory on Saturday ended Torquay United's run of six straight defeats in all competitions, but could United's interest in the FA Trophy have only just begun? Manager Gary Johnson has won the National League twice with Yeovil Town in the 2002-03 season and Cheltenham Town in the 2015-16 campaign - is their potential this season to add another FA Trophy to his CV next to the one that he won with the Glovers in 2002? Johnson sets his teams up to attack, which is a method that favours cup football, so watch this space.
