TRANMERE Rovers' manager Gary Brabin sees this weekend's game against Torquay United as the chance to get back on track in their fight for a place in the play-offs.

During a press conference at Prenton Park, Brabin said he wanted a positive reaction from his players after they were beaten 2-1 by Welling United on Saturday.

The defeat came on a day when tributes were paid to Rovers former manager Johnny King.

The club legend's life was celebrated with a minute of applause before kick off.

Brabin said this afternoon: "I think everyone realises the disappointment and I don't think anyone had a good weekend.

"We had a meeting this morning when we all aired our thoughts.

"Now, it's about putting it to bed and learning from the mistakes we made on Saturday and putting it right from now until the end of the season.

"The goal we scored I thought was excellent, but the real disappointment for me was how we were out of possession, nowhere near the standards we've set ourselves and we gifted two goals in a game where we were, rightly so, expected to win.

"This is maybe a kick up the backside we needed and hopefully we can kick on from here.

"The players are passionate and they care and it has hurt them over the weekend.

"We need to pick ourselves up now and hopefully go on another unbeaten run."

Meet the opponents - Torquay United

Nickname: The gulls

Colours: Yellow shirts, shorts and socks

Ground: Plainmoor

Distance from Prenton Park: 276 miles

Position last season: 13th