1. Gulls still top, but only just.
Despite losing 3-2 to FC Halifax Town last night, Torquay United still remain top of the National League - but only by four points. A win against the Shaymen would have restored the seven point cushion that United held over second placed Sutton United, who won 4-1 against Wealdstone. With the U's having three games in hand over the Gulls, if they were to win all three points of them then they could comfortably overtake United.
2. Only two league wins since Danny Wright's injury.
Since leading scorer Danny Wright was substituted with a hamstring injury against Yeovil Town on Boxing Day, United have only won twice in the league. Those wins came against Weymouth on December 28 and Barnet on January 30. It is hoped that Wright may return from injury sooner than expected - and everyone at Plainmoor will be keeping their fingers crossed that he can.
3. Asa Hall still has plenty of offer as a player.
After being indentified by Gulls boss Gary Johnson as a potential manager of the future United skipper Asa Hall showed that he still has plenty of offer as player after netting twice from the penalty spot. Hall converted twice in the 41st and 71st minute after Shaymen right-back Jeff King conceded two penalties for the visitors. However, King had the final say on the outcome of the match as he scored the winner for Halifax with two minutes to go.
4. Aaron Nemane's absence was also felt.
The introduction of Jake Andrews in place of the injured Kyle Cameron in the 13th minute saw United switch from a 3-5-2 formation to a 4-4-2 formation which saw Connor Lemonheigh-Evans deployed on the right hand side of midfield. It was at this point that the absence of the one-time Manchester City starlet Nemane on the right wing was keenly felt for United. The Frenchman has been a revelation for the Gulls this season, not just for his crossing ability, but for his willingness to track back as well.
5. Cameron joins an ever growing injury list.
Aside from the result, one of the most disappointing factors of last night was the injury sustained by Kyle Cameron. The former Newcastle United youngster now joins a list that includes Lucas Covolan, Gary Warren, Fraser Kerr, Liam Davis, Dean Moxey, Aaron Nemane, Armani Little, Andrew Nelson and, of course, Danny Wright.
6. The result makes it 4-4 on aggregate over the two meetings between the sides.
After United beat the Shaymen 2-1 at the Shay last November, the aggregate score over the two National League games between the two sides is 4-4. Who would have predicted that at the start of the season?
