Plymouth Argyle still remain very much as work in progress under the reign of Peter Reid after drawing 1-1 against Carlisle United in his first home league game in charge at Home Park.
The former Everton and England midfielder praised the resilience of his side after they snatched an injury time equaliser against Carlisle United, but believes there is more to come from the Pilgrims.
As the fourth official put his board up for extra time, Argyle were trailing 1-0 to an 68th minute header from Ian Harte. But, with virtually the last kick of the game, Argyle’s Northern Ireland striker Rory Patterson scored an opportunists strike to clinch a late point.
He said: “We kept on going and hopefully it is a sign of the times because we can work on it. We have to relax on the pitch.”
“In training, we like to get it down and pass it but for some reason on an excellent pitch we find it difficult. I don’t know whether it is because of pressure, but they have got to handle it. The crowd are right behind the team and they are fantastic, but the players have got to realise that.”
Once Rory (Patterson) came on he showed real desire, I might have started with him, but he only got back from Montenegro on Thursday night and he lost his bag so the lad has had a torrid time in getting back.
I love Joe Mason as a footballer, but I have to be careful with him. He gets in behind and he is a clever player. I had a hell of a lot of young players out there. If they are going to do it, I’ll play them. As I’ve said before that the players pick the team, so that will be the insight for next week.
