Former Plymouth Argyle defender Jim Paterson was in Europa League action last night for Shamrock Rovers against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Dublin outfit gave the North London side a run for their money eventually going down 3-1 after taking the lead early in the second half through midfielder Stephen Rice.
Paterson, who released by the Pilgrims in the summer and had a ttrial with Yeovil Town in the close season, started the game at left back ahead of the Aston Villa bound Enda Stevens and was given the task of marking England winger Aaron Lennon.
He dealt well with Spurs' moves down the right hand side before he was replaced at the interval by Stevens.
Friday, 30 September 2011
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
PILGRIMS LOOKING TO PROGRESS UNDER NEW STEWARDSHIP
Following Plymouth Argyle's first win of the season against Macclesfield Town, caretaker boss Carl Fletcher revealed he would have been happy with a clean sheet.
After eight successive league defeats, the immediate task for Fletcher and his assistant Romain Larrieu was to stop the rot and give the Pilgrims' fans, who were joined by supporters across the country as part of a 'Fans Reunited' Day, something to shout about.
Fletcher said: "I am pleased for them because we have worked hard, it shows that when you put the hard work in during the week you get the rewards at the weekend.
“Myself and Ro (Romain Larrieu) said before the game that we would take a clean sheet.
“It was nice to get the clean sheet and it was a bonus to get the win.
“It’s our responsibility to get the fans behind us, we don’t really need to do that because they are so good and we gave them something to shout about.
"It's obviously a bonus we got the win on Saturday because it instils in the lads that what we are asking them to do actually works.
“We are working on a day to day basis to be the best we can be.”
Since then, Fletcher has received the backing his former teammate, and current Burnley manager, Eddie Howe who, at 33, is two years older than Fletcher and took over as Bournemouth manager in 2008 when the Cherries were in Administration and facing 17 point deduction ahead of the 2008-09 campaign when he was the age Fletcher is now.
Howe kept Bournemouth clear of relegation to the Conference during the 2008-09 season before leading the Cherries to promotion from League Two in the following campaign before accepting the Burnley job in 2010.
He said : "Fletch and I were team-mates at Bournemouth and we lived together for a couple of years, so I know him well.
"I have spoken to him a couple of times since he has taken the job, just to wish him luck.
"He has taken on a huge challenge but it's one I think he can succeed in.
"When I took over at Bournemouth it was in a similar situation, so I know what he's facing. I think he can get Plymouth to safety.
"He's a great character, and has always been a leader, even from a young age.
"He will have the respect of the players in the dressing room, which is half the battle, and I think Fletch will do a great job."
The Pilgrims have also received another major boost following the announcement that the club's Administrators have agreed in principle to sell the club to James Brent's Akkeron Group.
Once the takeover, which is expected to be completed next month, is agreed, Brent will be looking to provide stability off the field to match the determination on the field of Fletcher's men.
After eight successive league defeats, the immediate task for Fletcher and his assistant Romain Larrieu was to stop the rot and give the Pilgrims' fans, who were joined by supporters across the country as part of a 'Fans Reunited' Day, something to shout about.
Fletcher said: "I am pleased for them because we have worked hard, it shows that when you put the hard work in during the week you get the rewards at the weekend.
“Myself and Ro (Romain Larrieu) said before the game that we would take a clean sheet.
“It was nice to get the clean sheet and it was a bonus to get the win.
“It’s our responsibility to get the fans behind us, we don’t really need to do that because they are so good and we gave them something to shout about.
"It's obviously a bonus we got the win on Saturday because it instils in the lads that what we are asking them to do actually works.
“We are working on a day to day basis to be the best we can be.”
Since then, Fletcher has received the backing his former teammate, and current Burnley manager, Eddie Howe who, at 33, is two years older than Fletcher and took over as Bournemouth manager in 2008 when the Cherries were in Administration and facing 17 point deduction ahead of the 2008-09 campaign when he was the age Fletcher is now.
Howe kept Bournemouth clear of relegation to the Conference during the 2008-09 season before leading the Cherries to promotion from League Two in the following campaign before accepting the Burnley job in 2010.
He said : "Fletch and I were team-mates at Bournemouth and we lived together for a couple of years, so I know him well.
"I have spoken to him a couple of times since he has taken the job, just to wish him luck.
"He has taken on a huge challenge but it's one I think he can succeed in.
"When I took over at Bournemouth it was in a similar situation, so I know what he's facing. I think he can get Plymouth to safety.
"He's a great character, and has always been a leader, even from a young age.
"He will have the respect of the players in the dressing room, which is half the battle, and I think Fletch will do a great job."
The Pilgrims have also received another major boost following the announcement that the club's Administrators have agreed in principle to sell the club to James Brent's Akkeron Group.
Once the takeover, which is expected to be completed next month, is agreed, Brent will be looking to provide stability off the field to match the determination on the field of Fletcher's men.
Monday, 26 September 2011
EUNAN EXTENDS STAY WITH GULLS
Torquay United's Irish midfielder Eunan O'Kane has agreed a new deal with the club that will keep him contracted to the Gulls until the summer of 2014.
Eunan , who first arrived at Plainmoor in January 2010, has continued the progression that he has made since he was first brought to South Devon from Irish League side Coleraine, by former Torquay boss Paul Buckle, following the appointment of Martin Ling as manager of the Gulls in the summer.
Ling expressed his delight at securing the future of Eunan, who started his career with Premiership side Everton, and believes Plainmoor is the best place for him to display his talents.
"When I came here, I was told an awful lot of good things about Eunan O'Kane," said Ling.
"He has done all the things people have said he could. He is a tremendous player and a real asset, so getting him signed for the next three seasons is a big coup for this football club.
"I feel he is better than League 2 and we've convinced Eunan there is a future for him to display his talents here.
"When I spoke to him in July, we agreed to reconvene in September, which is what we've done. We know an awful lot more about each other and we obviously feel it is a marriage that works perfectly well for both parties.
"He wanted to see what I was about and how I was going to play the game. He is a certain type of footballer, who needs a manager to play to his strengths."
During his time at Plainmoor, Eunan has scored nine goals in 69 appearances for the Gulls and won the club's Young Player of the Year award last season.
Eunan , who first arrived at Plainmoor in January 2010, has continued the progression that he has made since he was first brought to South Devon from Irish League side Coleraine, by former Torquay boss Paul Buckle, following the appointment of Martin Ling as manager of the Gulls in the summer.
Ling expressed his delight at securing the future of Eunan, who started his career with Premiership side Everton, and believes Plainmoor is the best place for him to display his talents.
"When I came here, I was told an awful lot of good things about Eunan O'Kane," said Ling.
"He has done all the things people have said he could. He is a tremendous player and a real asset, so getting him signed for the next three seasons is a big coup for this football club.
"I feel he is better than League 2 and we've convinced Eunan there is a future for him to display his talents here.
"When I spoke to him in July, we agreed to reconvene in September, which is what we've done. We know an awful lot more about each other and we obviously feel it is a marriage that works perfectly well for both parties.
"He wanted to see what I was about and how I was going to play the game. He is a certain type of footballer, who needs a manager to play to his strengths."
During his time at Plainmoor, Eunan has scored nine goals in 69 appearances for the Gulls and won the club's Young Player of the Year award last season.
Friday, 23 September 2011
RIDSDALE TO LEAVE HOME PARK
Plymouth Argyle Acting Chairman Peter Ridsdale has announced that his involvement will end once James Brent's takeover of the club is completed.
Former Leeds and Cardiff Chairman Ridsdale has been in charge of the day-to-day running of the Pilgrims since March 2011, when the club entered Administration, after previously working in an advisory position at the club from December 2010.
"My role as acting chairman of Plymouth Argyle Football Club on behalf of the administrator will finish on the completion of James Brent's takeover," Ridsdale said.
He added: "Whilst I have agreed to make myself available to assist James for a limited period of time on a consultancy basis, my job will essentially be complete".
Under the terms of the sale and purchase of the club by Bishop International Ltd, a off-shore company headed by Truro City Chairman Kevin Heaney, Ridsdale was set to purchase the club for £1 from BIL, who retain ownership of Home Park, thus becoming Argyle's landlords.
However, Brent's Akkeron Group appear to be the clear favourites to take over the financially stricken Pilgrims with a deal expected to be completed in the middle of October.
Former Leeds and Cardiff Chairman Ridsdale has been in charge of the day-to-day running of the Pilgrims since March 2011, when the club entered Administration, after previously working in an advisory position at the club from December 2010.
"My role as acting chairman of Plymouth Argyle Football Club on behalf of the administrator will finish on the completion of James Brent's takeover," Ridsdale said.
He added: "Whilst I have agreed to make myself available to assist James for a limited period of time on a consultancy basis, my job will essentially be complete".
Under the terms of the sale and purchase of the club by Bishop International Ltd, a off-shore company headed by Truro City Chairman Kevin Heaney, Ridsdale was set to purchase the club for £1 from BIL, who retain ownership of Home Park, thus becoming Argyle's landlords.
However, Brent's Akkeron Group appear to be the clear favourites to take over the financially stricken Pilgrims with a deal expected to be completed in the middle of October.
Thursday, 22 September 2011
DI CANIO WILLING TO LET BODIN REMAIN WITH GULLS
Swindon Town manager Paolo Di Canio has revealed that he would be willing to allow Billy Bodin remain at Plainmoor beyond his current loan spell.
Bodin, 19, joined the Gulls on loan from the Robins in a deal that expires on January 8th 2012, but Di Canio has hinted that he is prepared to allow the Wales Under-21 striker to stay with Torquay United after that date.
"If he comes back and says 'I want to stay there' then we will discuss the price," said Di Canio.
"We'll get good money because he's young and a talent. Once Torquay come to us we will discuss the price and see if it can go through," he added.
Gulls boss Martin Ling, a former Swindon teammate of Billy's father, Paul Bodin, has admitted that he would like to keep hold of Billy.
"He's a real talent and I've seen him since he could first kick a ball, he can score with his left foot and he can score with his right." said Ling
"When I brought him here I thought he'd be a good signing for us, which he has proven to be.
"I'd love to keep him here longer term but there's an awful lot of water to pass under the bridge".
Bodin, 19, joined the Gulls on loan from the Robins in a deal that expires on January 8th 2012, but Di Canio has hinted that he is prepared to allow the Wales Under-21 striker to stay with Torquay United after that date.
"If he comes back and says 'I want to stay there' then we will discuss the price," said Di Canio.
"We'll get good money because he's young and a talent. Once Torquay come to us we will discuss the price and see if it can go through," he added.
Gulls boss Martin Ling, a former Swindon teammate of Billy's father, Paul Bodin, has admitted that he would like to keep hold of Billy.
"He's a real talent and I've seen him since he could first kick a ball, he can score with his left foot and he can score with his right." said Ling
"When I brought him here I thought he'd be a good signing for us, which he has proven to be.
"I'd love to keep him here longer term but there's an awful lot of water to pass under the bridge".
Monday, 19 September 2011
FLETCH STEPS INTO BREACH
Plymouth Argyle captain Carl Fletcher will take temporary charge of the Pilgrims with Romain Larrieu as his assistant in the wake of the departure of Peter Reid.
Argyle are currently still in Administration with takeover talks continuing with three interested bidders in the running.
On the pitch, the Pilgrims have suffered eight consecutive defeats, which has left them bottom of League Two and Fletcher will be looking galvanise them.
As one of the club's longest serving players, Fletcher is one of several Argyle players who has been forced to defer his wages during 2011 and will be looking to help lay the foundations for a better future for the Pilgrims.
"We want to get this dark cloud away from the football club and have a bright future," said Fletcher.
"Everyone who is involved with Argyle wants everyone to do well.
"It's a big change personally, but I've been thinking about management for a few years now.
"With everything that's gone on off the field it's been very difficult for everyone involved," he said.
"It's a new challenge now, me and Ro (Romain Larrieu) will try and do things our own way and put in 100% effort.
"For us to achieve anything it's not going to be me and Ro or me, Ro and the players, it's going to be everyone," he added.
Fletcher originally arrived at Home Park in February 2009 on loan from Crystal Palace before joining the Pilgrims permanently in the summer of 2009.
He has made 103 appearances and scored eight goals during that time, including the equalising goal against Shrewsbury Town on the opening day of the current season, which has given the Pilgrims their solitary point in the 2011-12 campaign.
His next task will be to try and lead Argyle to three points against Macclesfield Town this coming Saturday.
Argyle are currently still in Administration with takeover talks continuing with three interested bidders in the running.
On the pitch, the Pilgrims have suffered eight consecutive defeats, which has left them bottom of League Two and Fletcher will be looking galvanise them.
As one of the club's longest serving players, Fletcher is one of several Argyle players who has been forced to defer his wages during 2011 and will be looking to help lay the foundations for a better future for the Pilgrims.
"We want to get this dark cloud away from the football club and have a bright future," said Fletcher.
"Everyone who is involved with Argyle wants everyone to do well.
"It's a big change personally, but I've been thinking about management for a few years now.
"With everything that's gone on off the field it's been very difficult for everyone involved," he said.
"It's a new challenge now, me and Ro (Romain Larrieu) will try and do things our own way and put in 100% effort.
"For us to achieve anything it's not going to be me and Ro or me, Ro and the players, it's going to be everyone," he added.
Fletcher originally arrived at Home Park in February 2009 on loan from Crystal Palace before joining the Pilgrims permanently in the summer of 2009.
He has made 103 appearances and scored eight goals during that time, including the equalising goal against Shrewsbury Town on the opening day of the current season, which has given the Pilgrims their solitary point in the 2011-12 campaign.
His next task will be to try and lead Argyle to three points against Macclesfield Town this coming Saturday.
LARRIEU WOULD CONSIDER CARETAKER ROLE
Plymouth Argyle club captain Romain Larrieu has revealed he would be interested in taking over from Peter Reid on an interim basis.
Larrieu, who has been at Home Park for 11 years, celebrated his testimonial season during the close season and is prepared to take charge of the side until a permanent replacement for Reid is found.
"I would [want it] because that is part of the game that I'm interested in," said Larrieu.
"You always feel sad for the manager because part of me wishes he could have been in the club in a better position because he could have done justice to himself," Larrieu said.
"There was a feeling of inevitability because whatever we tried we kept on losing."
He also believes that the squad are strong enough to get out of their current on-field crisis.
"There is a lot of young players and I feel that it is unfair because they were asked to do men's jobs and they've been thrown in at the deep end.
"But I can see enough quality in them to turn it around, so we shall see," he added.
Larrieu, who has been at Home Park for 11 years, celebrated his testimonial season during the close season and is prepared to take charge of the side until a permanent replacement for Reid is found.
"I would [want it] because that is part of the game that I'm interested in," said Larrieu.
"You always feel sad for the manager because part of me wishes he could have been in the club in a better position because he could have done justice to himself," Larrieu said.
"There was a feeling of inevitability because whatever we tried we kept on losing."
He also believes that the squad are strong enough to get out of their current on-field crisis.
"There is a lot of young players and I feel that it is unfair because they were asked to do men's jobs and they've been thrown in at the deep end.
"But I can see enough quality in them to turn it around, so we shall see," he added.
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