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Buckle still upbeat despite shield exit.
(From Western Daily Press)
Torquay United manager Paul Buckle was heartened by the performances from his fringe players in Tuesday night's 1-0 Setanta Shield defeat at Forest Green Rovers.
An 87th-minute goal from Barnstaple-born striker Mike Symons sent the Gulls falling to their first defeat in 18 League and Cup outings - but Buckle wasn't exactly heartbroken at the setback.
"We are still on a great run - it's been a fantastic run," said Buckle. "With all due respect to the competition, it's not a priority and I just wanted to give some players a run-out. You only have to see from the small crowd and the flat atmosphere that it's not a priority. …
