In a bid to strengthen his side's Play-Off bid in League Two, Paul Buckle has signed Ipswich Town striker Ronan Murray on loan until the end of the season.
Ronan has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth level and made his debut for the Tractor Boys in the South West earlier in the season against Exeter City in the Carling Cup. He was on the score sheet as Ipswich defeated the Grecians 3-2.
One person who played a key role in brokering the deal was former Gulls assistant manager Steve McCall, who is currently employed as Chief Scout at Portman Road.
Wednesday, 9 March 2011
REID DEDICATES WIN TO STAFF
A first half strike from Rory Fallon was enough to give Plymouth Argyle victory in their six-pointer with fellow relegation candidates Swindon Town.
The Kiwi striker hit the target in the 10th minute and his fellow forward Joe Mason struck the woodwork twice as the Pilgrims moved off the foot of the League One table for the first time since they were docked ten points for going into Admininstration.
Manager Peter Reid dedicated the win to the 16 staff who lost their jobs at the club following the announcement that the Pilgrims would be going into Administration.
He said: "It's been really difficult.
"Yesterday was a horrible day in terms of good people losing their jobs, and that affected me, so it must have affected the players, and the victory is for everyone who has gone.
"It's dedicated to them.-especially Sue who was my PA."
The Kiwi striker hit the target in the 10th minute and his fellow forward Joe Mason struck the woodwork twice as the Pilgrims moved off the foot of the League One table for the first time since they were docked ten points for going into Admininstration.
Manager Peter Reid dedicated the win to the 16 staff who lost their jobs at the club following the announcement that the Pilgrims would be going into Administration.
He said: "It's been really difficult.
"Yesterday was a horrible day in terms of good people losing their jobs, and that affected me, so it must have affected the players, and the victory is for everyone who has gone.
"It's dedicated to them.-especially Sue who was my PA."
Monday, 7 March 2011
ARGYLE SHOW SPIRIT IN FACE OF ADVERSITY
Since it was announced that they would entering administration and receiving a ten point deduction, Plymouth Argyle have come out all guns blazing.
The Pilgrims have achieved six points from a possible six following the announcement of the penalty after winning 2-1 at home to Colchester United, a result that they followed up with a 4-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
Bondz N'gala opened the scoring in Sheffield before Joe Mason helped himself to a brace before Yannick Bolasie added Argyle's fourth. Giles Coke and Reda Johnson, who the Pilgrims sold to Wednesday in the January transfer window, replied for the Owls.
This tuesday sees the Pilgrims play host to fellow relegation candidates Swindon Town. The last meeting, at Home Park, between the two sides in the FA Cup first round saw the Robins win 4-0.
However, like Argyle, Swindon have seen a lot of personnel changes since then as Charlie Austin and Sean Morrison, who were both the scoresheet on that day for the Robins, have left the County Ground for pastures new.
Also, it would be ironic if Joe Mason was to score the winner for the Pilgrims on the night. During the January transfer windowThe then Robins manager Danny Wilson tabled a bid for the Argyle starlet , which was turned down by Joe, much to the relief of manager Peter Reid, as the young striker pledged his allegiance to the Home Park club.
The Pilgrims have achieved six points from a possible six following the announcement of the penalty after winning 2-1 at home to Colchester United, a result that they followed up with a 4-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
Bondz N'gala opened the scoring in Sheffield before Joe Mason helped himself to a brace before Yannick Bolasie added Argyle's fourth. Giles Coke and Reda Johnson, who the Pilgrims sold to Wednesday in the January transfer window, replied for the Owls.
This tuesday sees the Pilgrims play host to fellow relegation candidates Swindon Town. The last meeting, at Home Park, between the two sides in the FA Cup first round saw the Robins win 4-0.
However, like Argyle, Swindon have seen a lot of personnel changes since then as Charlie Austin and Sean Morrison, who were both the scoresheet on that day for the Robins, have left the County Ground for pastures new.
Also, it would be ironic if Joe Mason was to score the winner for the Pilgrims on the night. During the January transfer windowThe then Robins manager Danny Wilson tabled a bid for the Argyle starlet , which was turned down by Joe, much to the relief of manager Peter Reid, as the young striker pledged his allegiance to the Home Park club.
Friday, 4 March 2011
TORQUAY SIGN PRINGLE
Torquay United boss Paul Buckle has moved to strengthen his squad further by signing Ben Pringle on loan from Derby County.
Pringle, who was brought to Pride Park by Rams' boss Nigel Clough in 2009 from Ilkeston Town, started his career with West Bromwich Albion before dropping into non-league football where he appeared for Newcastle Blue Star and Morpeth Town.
A left midfielder, he has signed for an initial one-month loan and his arrival helps fill the void left by Ryan Gilligan's return to his parent club, Northampton Town.
To date, Ben has made 20 league appearances for Derby and he was named as the club's Young Player of the Year in the 2009-10 season.
Pringle, who was brought to Pride Park by Rams' boss Nigel Clough in 2009 from Ilkeston Town, started his career with West Bromwich Albion before dropping into non-league football where he appeared for Newcastle Blue Star and Morpeth Town.
A left midfielder, he has signed for an initial one-month loan and his arrival helps fill the void left by Ryan Gilligan's return to his parent club, Northampton Town.
To date, Ben has made 20 league appearances for Derby and he was named as the club's Young Player of the Year in the 2009-10 season.
ARGYLE IN ADMINISTRATION
Following a meeting of club directors, Plymouth Argyle have been iu administration and Brendan Guilfoyle of the P&A Partnership has been appointed as the club's administrator.
The Pilgrims had already lost ten points on February 21st 2011 after announcing their intention to go into administration.
This decision brings to a head what has been a difficult season for Argyle off-the-field during which time they have faced a winding up order in the High Court over an unpaid tax bill, the forced sale of key players including Craig Noone, Bradley Wright-Phillips and Reda Johnson, a transfer embargo over further unpaid taxes, which has prevented manager Peter Reid from being able to replace these players, and the non-arrival of promised investment from their Japanese majority shareholders that has seen the club unable to pay their playing and non-playing staff on time for several months.
The Pilgrims had already lost ten points on February 21st 2011 after announcing their intention to go into administration.
This decision brings to a head what has been a difficult season for Argyle off-the-field during which time they have faced a winding up order in the High Court over an unpaid tax bill, the forced sale of key players including Craig Noone, Bradley Wright-Phillips and Reda Johnson, a transfer embargo over further unpaid taxes, which has prevented manager Peter Reid from being able to replace these players, and the non-arrival of promised investment from their Japanese majority shareholders that has seen the club unable to pay their playing and non-playing staff on time for several months.
Wednesday, 2 March 2011
GULLS BLESSED WITH STRENGTH IN DEPTH
As Torquay United head towards the business end of the 2010-11 season, they do so as a team challenging for the League Two Play-Offs.
Following their midweek draw with promotion hopefuls Rotherham United, the Gulls are now four points off 7th place, the minimum posiition that would ensure them of a place in the end of season Play-Off showdown.
At this critical stage of the season, manager Paul Buckle has plenty of options available to him in a number of key positions.
Left back Kevin Nicholson has been a influential player for the Gulls in his position, but recently he has been replaced by former Leicester youngster Lathaniel Rowe-Turner, who has produced a number of solid performances in that role.
In the centre of defence, promising defender Mark Ellis has been rested for a number of games and Chris Robertson has filled in for him.
Another player who has been rested in recent weeks is goalkeeper Scott Bevan and reserve keeper Danny Potter has taken over between the sticks and made a crucial penalty save to deny Rotherham hot shot Adam Le Fondre in their 1-1 draw with the Millers'.
Buckle also had the luxury of being able to leave Northern Irish starlet Eunan O'Kane on the bench in their away clash at Accrington, as loan signing from Morecambe Craig Stanley filled in for him. However, the former Everton youngster returned to the starting eleven on tuesday to score his sixth goal of the season.
Stanley has since extended his loan deal from the Shrimpers until the end of the campaign.
Up front, O'Kane's fellow Northern Ireland Under-21colleague Billy Kee is currently on seven goals for the season and is being tipped by Buckle to surpass the 14 goals scored by Elliot Benyon, who joined Swindon for £135,000 in the January transfer window.
Also, loanee striker Jake Robinson, the Gulls player at the centre of the unregistered player saga, has shown more than few glimpses of promise since arriving from Shrewsbury Town in a deal that saw Nicky Wroe move to the New Meadow in the opposite direction.
The Gulls have certainly proved that they are no pushovers this season and have only lost nine league games during the 2010-11 campaign. This is the same figure as the four teams currently in the League Two Play-Off zone (Rotherham, Shrewsbury, Port Vale and Gillingham) and second placed Wycombe Wanderers.
They could well be in the mix come the end of the season.
Following their midweek draw with promotion hopefuls Rotherham United, the Gulls are now four points off 7th place, the minimum posiition that would ensure them of a place in the end of season Play-Off showdown.
At this critical stage of the season, manager Paul Buckle has plenty of options available to him in a number of key positions.
Left back Kevin Nicholson has been a influential player for the Gulls in his position, but recently he has been replaced by former Leicester youngster Lathaniel Rowe-Turner, who has produced a number of solid performances in that role.
In the centre of defence, promising defender Mark Ellis has been rested for a number of games and Chris Robertson has filled in for him.
Another player who has been rested in recent weeks is goalkeeper Scott Bevan and reserve keeper Danny Potter has taken over between the sticks and made a crucial penalty save to deny Rotherham hot shot Adam Le Fondre in their 1-1 draw with the Millers'.
Buckle also had the luxury of being able to leave Northern Irish starlet Eunan O'Kane on the bench in their away clash at Accrington, as loan signing from Morecambe Craig Stanley filled in for him. However, the former Everton youngster returned to the starting eleven on tuesday to score his sixth goal of the season.
Stanley has since extended his loan deal from the Shrimpers until the end of the campaign.
Up front, O'Kane's fellow Northern Ireland Under-21colleague Billy Kee is currently on seven goals for the season and is being tipped by Buckle to surpass the 14 goals scored by Elliot Benyon, who joined Swindon for £135,000 in the January transfer window.
Also, loanee striker Jake Robinson, the Gulls player at the centre of the unregistered player saga, has shown more than few glimpses of promise since arriving from Shrewsbury Town in a deal that saw Nicky Wroe move to the New Meadow in the opposite direction.
The Gulls have certainly proved that they are no pushovers this season and have only lost nine league games during the 2010-11 campaign. This is the same figure as the four teams currently in the League Two Play-Off zone (Rotherham, Shrewsbury, Port Vale and Gillingham) and second placed Wycombe Wanderers.
They could well be in the mix come the end of the season.
Tuesday, 1 March 2011
FORMER TIVVY LOANEE INSPIRES BLUES TO LEAGUE CUP WIN
Sunday's Carling Cup final saw Birmingham City overcome favourites Arsenal to lift the trophy at Wembley, their first major silverware since 1963.
A key player in their success was goalkeeper Ben Foster, who received the Man of the Match award, a player that enjoyed a loan spell with Devon non-league side Tiverton Town during the 2003-04 season.
Foster joined Tivvy on loan from his then parent club Stoke City and made 16 appearances whilst at Ladysmead.
This was the first time since signing for the Potters that he made appearances totalling double figures for any side. Prior to this spell, he had been on loan at Bristol City without making a first team appearance.
Ben later had loan spells with Stafford Rangers and Kidderminster Harriers before he joined Wrexham in loan deal during the 2004-05 campaign.
During his spell with the Red Dragons, Wrexham reached the final of the LDV Vans Trophy where Ben was spotted by Sir Alex Ferguson who was watching the game as his son, Darren, was playing in it. He then signed Ben on a permanent deal from Stoke and the rest turned out to be history as Ben went on to appear for Manchester United and England before moving to Birmingham in 2010.
A key player in their success was goalkeeper Ben Foster, who received the Man of the Match award, a player that enjoyed a loan spell with Devon non-league side Tiverton Town during the 2003-04 season.
Foster joined Tivvy on loan from his then parent club Stoke City and made 16 appearances whilst at Ladysmead.
This was the first time since signing for the Potters that he made appearances totalling double figures for any side. Prior to this spell, he had been on loan at Bristol City without making a first team appearance.
Ben later had loan spells with Stafford Rangers and Kidderminster Harriers before he joined Wrexham in loan deal during the 2004-05 campaign.
During his spell with the Red Dragons, Wrexham reached the final of the LDV Vans Trophy where Ben was spotted by Sir Alex Ferguson who was watching the game as his son, Darren, was playing in it. He then signed Ben on a permanent deal from Stoke and the rest turned out to be history as Ben went on to appear for Manchester United and England before moving to Birmingham in 2010.
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