Nicholson: Torquay Moving In Right Direction

Torquay defeated Weymouth thanks to Jon-Paul Pittman's strike that proved to be the difference in this match, with Nicholson telling the club's website he was pleased with what he saw, writes Tom Feaheny.

“It was a really good workout and another positive step in the right direction."

“It was the first time we have come up against a 3-5-2 formation and it caused us a few issues for 30 minutes or so. Once the lads took a step forward and closed down their space we kept picking them off and were the aggressors which was great to see.”

Trialist Rory Fallon accompanied scorer Pittman in the second-half with Nicholson pleased with their contributions.

“We started the 2nd half brightly and a very route one goal was well finished by JP after a great flick from Rory Fallon.”

“The lads are a little disappointed in there as they wanted more goals, but I like that hunger and the way they applied themselves all week has been a credit to them.

There is now just under two weeks to go until the start of the season, with Nicholson pleased with the progression that is being made.

“This group want to work and want to learn, and that has shone through since day one of pre season.

“Another week ahead now to try and polish a few bits up but we are in a good place and will work very hard to improve a little each day.”