Nicholson Takes Part Of Blame For Gateshead Loss

Torquay United boss Kevin Nicholson admits he made mistakes after their 3-0 loss to Gateshead, writes Tom Feaheny.

Speaking to the club's website after their defeat in the North East, Nicholson said there were a number of factors for their loss.

“I think I have to take some responsibility. We’re come here and planned for them. We’ve picked a formation and picked a team and maybe that’s my fault.

“I expect my players to look in the mirror and evaluate themselves and I’ve got to do the same. We didn’t start well. What it looked like to me is a very new team who were passing it more in hope than expectation. I can’t give them belief, they have got to go out there on the pitch."

With the Gulls missing certain players due to injury Nicholson says they will have to make sure they perform at a high standard throughout.

“When we get a full squad, we’ll be absolutely fine. In the meantime, the lads that are fit need to make sure they produce for themselves, produce for me, and they produce for our fans. Sorry that our fans had to come such a long way for very, very little to cheer about. We’ll make sure that these boys react on Tuesday.

They next face Boreham Wood at home on Tuesday with Nicholson knowing how important that game will be.

“We’ll make sure that there is a positive reaction and make sure that this feel-good factor that there had been at the start of the season – we get it going again. I think this is going to be a good season for us. I know I have got the right people on the bus. I know I have got the right group. We’ve just got to get them firing and believing in how good they can be.”