'We're getting close'

Torquay United tackle Crawley Town in The FA Trophy Fourth Round tomorrow looking to continue a run that leaves them two games from a Wembley final and one place from promotion to the Football League.

Torquay Chief Executive Colin Lee, the former Tottenham and Chelsea striker, admits his side are not getting carried away but knows that an end-of-season showdown with Conference Premier league leaders and FA Trophy quarter-finalists Aldershot Town could define their season.

"Playing Aldershot in The Final at Wembley would probably be most people's dream final. It's the game anyone would like to see," admitted Lee.

"This competition is massive - The FA Cup of non-League football - it's a big competition for us.

"But there are still two obstacles in front of us, starting with Crawley tomorrow, so we're still a bit away from what we want to achieve."

Free-scoring Torquay, with 64 goals in the league, have struggled with teams sitting deep to restrict their flowing football, but Lee believes Crawley will come out to attack with the possibility of a replay a reality neither side would enjoy.

"Teams have realised that if they open up against us they might be trouble so they've tended to flood midfield and we've had to learn to deal with that," said Lee.

"But Saturday is going to be well worth watching. I think you'll see both sides trying to win the game.

"A replay would not be the best thing at this stage of the season and I think Crawley will feel the same.

"We're expecting a big crowd and we've reduced the prices, as has been our policy so far in the competition, in order for the players to receive the best support possible.

"Reaching this stage adds to the excitement for the supporters and is a boost for the players. The experience will be good for them. We know we're getting close."