Torquay United manager Martin Ling has revealed that trialist striker Taiwo Atieno will be offered a permanent contract with the Gulls.
Atieno, a Kenyan international, has scored two goals in as many pre-season friendllies for Torquay in games against Tiverton Town and Bristol City and has sufficiently impressed Ling enough to be offered a deal.
He opened the scoring for the Gulls in their 2-0 victory over the Robins yesterday in the 13th minute before fellow new recruit Rene Howe added a second in the 53rd minute.
Once the deal has been completed, he will join a roster of strikers that includes Howe and Billy Kee as well as rookie pros Ashley Yeoman and Ray Spear.
Sunday, 17 July 2011
Thursday, 14 July 2011
HILLY ON SCORE SHEET FOR TIVVY AGAINST GULLS
Torquay United began life under Martin Ling with a victory over Tiverton Town and a familiar face found the target for Tivvy at Ladysmead.
Gulls' record appearance holder Kevin Hill, who played 474 games for Torquay between 1997 and 2008, pulled a goal back for the hosts in the 51st minute after Joe Oastler and a penalty from Kenyan trialist Taiwo Atieno had given the Gulls a two goal advantage.
In other news, Torquay have announced the signing of striker Rene Howe on a two-year deal. Howe had enjoyed prolific spells in non-keague football with Bedford Town and Kettering Town before joining Peterborough United. Since then, he has led a nomadic existence, having been loaned out to a number of clubs including Rochdale, Morecambe, Lincoln City, Gillingham, Rushden & Diamonds and Bristol Rovers.
Gulls' record appearance holder Kevin Hill, who played 474 games for Torquay between 1997 and 2008, pulled a goal back for the hosts in the 51st minute after Joe Oastler and a penalty from Kenyan trialist Taiwo Atieno had given the Gulls a two goal advantage.
In other news, Torquay have announced the signing of striker Rene Howe on a two-year deal. Howe had enjoyed prolific spells in non-keague football with Bedford Town and Kettering Town before joining Peterborough United. Since then, he has led a nomadic existence, having been loaned out to a number of clubs including Rochdale, Morecambe, Lincoln City, Gillingham, Rushden & Diamonds and Bristol Rovers.
Monday, 11 July 2011
MASON BECOMES A BLUEBIRD
Joe Mason has become Malky McKay's sixth signing as Cardiff City manager after the Bluebirds paid £250,000 for his services.
Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Mason, who scored seven goals in 35 appearances for the Pilgrims last season, has signed a three-year deal with the Welsh side.
Many Argyle fans will be disappointed to see him go as his performances for the Pilgrims have been one bright spot in what has been an extremely difficult period for the club, who currently remain in Administration as they wait for a deal to purchase the club to be completed.
For Joe, if he establishs himself as a first team regular at the Cardiff City Stadium, this move represents a great opportunity for him as the Bluebirds will be amongst the Championship promotion contenders. It could also give him a springboard to break into the Republic of Ireland senior side, who still have a realistic chance of qualifying for next summer's European Championships in Poland and Ukraine.
Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Mason, who scored seven goals in 35 appearances for the Pilgrims last season, has signed a three-year deal with the Welsh side.
Many Argyle fans will be disappointed to see him go as his performances for the Pilgrims have been one bright spot in what has been an extremely difficult period for the club, who currently remain in Administration as they wait for a deal to purchase the club to be completed.
For Joe, if he establishs himself as a first team regular at the Cardiff City Stadium, this move represents a great opportunity for him as the Bluebirds will be amongst the Championship promotion contenders. It could also give him a springboard to break into the Republic of Ireland senior side, who still have a realistic chance of qualifying for next summer's European Championships in Poland and Ukraine.
Friday, 8 July 2011
FOWLER TURNS DOWN PILGRIMS
Following the completion of the Sale and Purchase Agreement of the club, which is still awaiting verification from the Football League, Plymouth Argyle manager Peter Reid is looking to add to his threadbare squad.
Subject to the ownership deal going through, the Pilgrims are set to complete the signings of Robbie Williams, Durrell Berry and Liam Dickinson.
Another target on Reid's horizon was the former Liverpool, Leeds United and England striker Robbie Fowler, who has instead opted for a move to Thailand to sign for Muang Thong United.
Had he had joined Argyle, Fowler would have combined playing for the Pilgrims with being part of Reid's coaching team.
One player who could be on his way out of Home Park is the Pilgrims' Republic of Ireland Under-21 striker Joe Mason, who is set to complete a move to Championship side Cardiff City in a deal worth £250,000.
The Plymouth-born starlet was subject of a bid from Swindon Town last January, but he turned down a move to the County Ground and opted to remain at Home Park to help aid the Pilgrims' cause.
However, the current bid from recently appointed Cardiff boss Malky McKay is likely to suit all parties this time.
Nevertheless, the Bluebirds have recently announced the signing of Wales striker Rob Earnshaw and are being strongly linked with a potential move for Craig Bellamy, so the return of Mason to Home Park in a loan deal might not be out of the question just yet.
Subject to the ownership deal going through, the Pilgrims are set to complete the signings of Robbie Williams, Durrell Berry and Liam Dickinson.
Another target on Reid's horizon was the former Liverpool, Leeds United and England striker Robbie Fowler, who has instead opted for a move to Thailand to sign for Muang Thong United.
Had he had joined Argyle, Fowler would have combined playing for the Pilgrims with being part of Reid's coaching team.
One player who could be on his way out of Home Park is the Pilgrims' Republic of Ireland Under-21 striker Joe Mason, who is set to complete a move to Championship side Cardiff City in a deal worth £250,000.
The Plymouth-born starlet was subject of a bid from Swindon Town last January, but he turned down a move to the County Ground and opted to remain at Home Park to help aid the Pilgrims' cause.
However, the current bid from recently appointed Cardiff boss Malky McKay is likely to suit all parties this time.
Nevertheless, the Bluebirds have recently announced the signing of Wales striker Rob Earnshaw and are being strongly linked with a potential move for Craig Bellamy, so the return of Mason to Home Park in a loan deal might not be out of the question just yet.
Tuesday, 5 July 2011
THREE IN AND ONE OUT AT ARGYLE
Plymouth Argyle manager Peter Reid has made his first summer signings by completing the capture of left back Robbie Williams and ex Aston Villa trainee Durrell Berry.
The pair will sign for the Pilgrims subject to the Sale and Purchase Agreement of the club alongwith well travelled striker Liam Dcikinson.
Meanwhile travelling in the opposite out of Home Park is defender Bondz N'gala who has agreed a move to Yeovil Town. The former West Ham youngster had originally joined Argyle on loan during the 2009-10 season before signing permanently in the summer of 2010 following his release from Upton Park.
The pair will sign for the Pilgrims subject to the Sale and Purchase Agreement of the club alongwith well travelled striker Liam Dcikinson.
Meanwhile travelling in the opposite out of Home Park is defender Bondz N'gala who has agreed a move to Yeovil Town. The former West Ham youngster had originally joined Argyle on loan during the 2009-10 season before signing permanently in the summer of 2010 following his release from Upton Park.
ZEBROSKI BECOMES A PIRATE
After handing in a transfer request last week, Torquay United forward Chris Zebroski has become the latest addition to former Gulls' boss Paul Buckle's squad at Bristol Rovers.
The Pirates paid an undisclosed fee for Zebroski, who was Torquay's leading scorer last season with 15 goals, which will give new Gulls' boss Martin Ling greater bargaining power in the transfer market.
Zebroski will find himself amongst familiar faces at the Memorial Stadium as he will be working alongside former Torquay assistant manager Shaun North, who followed Buckle to Rovers, as well as former Torquay team-mates Scott Bevan, Craig Stanley and Mustapha Carayol who have all been recruited by Buckle since his arrival.
They will, of course, be lining up against the Gulls on April 13th in their opening home game of the season.
The Pirates paid an undisclosed fee for Zebroski, who was Torquay's leading scorer last season with 15 goals, which will give new Gulls' boss Martin Ling greater bargaining power in the transfer market.
Zebroski will find himself amongst familiar faces at the Memorial Stadium as he will be working alongside former Torquay assistant manager Shaun North, who followed Buckle to Rovers, as well as former Torquay team-mates Scott Bevan, Craig Stanley and Mustapha Carayol who have all been recruited by Buckle since his arrival.
They will, of course, be lining up against the Gulls on April 13th in their opening home game of the season.
Monday, 4 July 2011
GULLS' SQUAD TAKES SHAPE
After completing the triple swoop of Joe Oastler, Daniel Leadbitter and Chris McPhee, Torquay United manager Martin Ling has now made further acquisitions that will give the Gulls' squad a more complete look.
Austrian Under-21 keeper Bobby Olejnik has arrived from SPL side Falkirk as a replacement for Scott Bevan and, as widely predicted, central defender Brian Saah has joined from Cambridge United.
Olejnik, 24, first came to England as a 16 year-old to sign for Aston Villa and has spent the last four seasons in Scotland with Falkirk, where he experienced playing against the likes of Rangers and Celtic in front of crowds in the region of 50,000.
Saah has previously served under Ling at Leyton Orient and Cambridge and was called up for the England 'C' side whilst with the U's.
In other news, Danny Stevens has signed a new two-year deal, but there will be no return for former Gulls' favourite Alex Russell who looks set to return to Bath City and combine a playing role at Twerton Park with a coaching position at Bristol City's youth set-up.
One player who could be heading out of Plainmoor in the near future is Chris Zebroski who had handed in a transfer request.
Austrian Under-21 keeper Bobby Olejnik has arrived from SPL side Falkirk as a replacement for Scott Bevan and, as widely predicted, central defender Brian Saah has joined from Cambridge United.
Olejnik, 24, first came to England as a 16 year-old to sign for Aston Villa and has spent the last four seasons in Scotland with Falkirk, where he experienced playing against the likes of Rangers and Celtic in front of crowds in the region of 50,000.
Saah has previously served under Ling at Leyton Orient and Cambridge and was called up for the England 'C' side whilst with the U's.
In other news, Danny Stevens has signed a new two-year deal, but there will be no return for former Gulls' favourite Alex Russell who looks set to return to Bath City and combine a playing role at Twerton Park with a coaching position at Bristol City's youth set-up.
One player who could be heading out of Plainmoor in the near future is Chris Zebroski who had handed in a transfer request.
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