STAND-in skipper Karl Broadhurst is adamant Cherries will guard against complacency as they bid to avoid more Torquay torment.

Broadhurst lined up against the Gulls when Cherries were on the receiving end of a 4-0 drubbing on their last visit to the English Riviera two years ago.

And although second-from-bottom Torquay have made an inauspicious start since their return to the third flight, Broadhurst says the Plainmoor pounding is still fresh in the memory.

The lynchpin defender told the Daily Echo: "Sean told us straight after Saturday's game to start concentrating on Torquay.

"We just weren't at the races last time we went there and they battered us. We went there on the back of a good home win and they really brought us down to earth.

"We're not letting the run we're on at the moment go to our heads. We know we've got to keep our feet on the ground and keep grinding out results.

"We are going to Torquay knowing they are a good side and we're not going to expect anything less."

Cherries have been in a rich vein of form since Broadhurst assumed the captaincy after Marcus Browning - Carl Fletcher's intended replacement - passed on the armband due to injury.

Broadhurst added: "I've been pretty fortunate that everything seems to have clicked into place since I've been skipper.

"Although the first game against Colchester didn't go too well, we've gone from strength to strength since then.

"Sean asked certain people to raise their games following the departure of Carl Fletcher and I think everyone has responded well.

"I think people are finding out things about themselves that they didn't know. Sean and Richard (O'Kelly) are always asking us to express ourselves and be confident on the ball and I think that's showing at the moment.

"People like Brian Stock are coming out of their shell. You used to see flashes of his brilliance, but now he's doing it on a regular basis. He's getting more consistent. But we've got to keep it going and we can't let it get to our heads by getting complacent."

Broadhurst added: "I'm very proud to captain the side and I like the extra responsibility. I've been here since I was a boy, it's my only club and it's a great honour.

"A lot of people have said I play better when I'm captain but, to be honest, I don't think I've been playing any differently. I know myself when I've had a good or a bad game.

"I just keep my head down and let the flair players do their bits and pieces on the pitch. I get down and do the dirty work - that's what I'm here to do and that's what I enjoy."