Thursday, 16 January 2020

WINDOW WATCH 2020

With the January 2020 transfer window having passed the midway point, Plymouth Argyle have so far been the busiest movers having seen two players arrived and one depart so far.

Midfielder Tyreeq Bakinson and striker Ryan Hardie have arrived on loan from Bristol City and Blackpool respectively to boost Ryan Lowe's squad as the Pilgrims continue to strengthen their promotion challenge. Experienced striker Billy Clarke has left Home Park and has signed for former Argyle boss Ian Holloway at Grimsby Town.

Exeter City manager Matt Taylor hasn't had any incomings at St James Park, but the Grecians have seen central defender Gary Warren join near neighbours Torquay United on loan and central midfielder Jordan Tillson has headed north of the border to join Ross County.

As National League clubs, Torquay United and Yeovil Town aren't restricted by the January transfer window in the same way as Plymouth and Exeter are, but Gulls manager Gary Johnson has delved into the market. As well as the signing of the experienced Warren to play in the centre of defence, Johnson has also drafted in left-back Jackson Longridge from Bradford City on loan. Experienced midfielder Ryan Dickson has extended his loan spell with Truro City until the end of the 2019-20 campaign.

Glovers' manager Darren Sarll has so far re-signed midfielder Jimmy Smith on loan from Crawley Town and vastly experienced striker Marc Richards has recently put pen to paper for a deal until the end of the season. However, Sarll has lost the services of loan signing James Tilley, after a permanent deal was agreed between Grimsby Town and his parent club Brighton and Hove Albion.

Torquay United:

In: Gary Warren (Exeter City, loan), Jackson Longridge (Bradford City, loan)

Out: Ryan Dickson (Truro City, loan)

Exeter City:

In: None

Out: Gary Warren (Torquay United, loan), Jordan Tillson (Ross County)

Plymouth Argyle:

In: Tyreeq Bakinson (Bristol City, loan), Ryan Hardie (Blackpool, loan)

Out: Billy Clarke (Grimsby Town)

Yeovil Town:

In:

Out: James Tilley (loan ended with Brighton and Hove Albion after securing permanent move to Grimsby Town)