Joe Oastler's red card, which he received during Torquay United's clash with Gillingham, has been lifted and passed on to Brian Saah.
Referee Jock Waugh dismissed Gulls' right back Oastler for a challenge that he believed that he had committed on Gills striker Danny Kedwell, but the foul had actually been made by Saah.
After viewing video evidence of the challenge, former Leyton Orient defender Saah was adjudged to have been the culprit and will miss Torquay's trip to Crawley on Saturday.
On-loan Reading defender Angus MacDonald is on stand-by to take his place.
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Monday, 27 February 2012
JOE ON TARGET AS BLUEBIRDS MISS OUT ON PENS
Despite seeing his team lose on penalties, Joe Mason gave a good account of himself by opening the scoring for Cardiff City against Liverpool in the Carling Cup final.
The Plymouth-born starlet, who joined the Bluebirds during the close summer from Plymouth Argyle for £250,000, gave the Welsh side the lead in the 19th minute when he slotted home from close range after being sent through by Kenny Miller.
Joe remained on the pitch until the 91st minute when he was replaced by Slovakian Filip Kiss on 91 minutes, by this stage the score was 1-1 after Martin Skrtel equalised for the Reds, so therefore he wasn't able to contribute to the penalty shoot-out, which Cardiff lost 3-2 after drawing 2-2 after 120 minutes.
Although they missed out by the narrowest of margins, Joe and his teammates, which include former Argyle Darcy Blake, who made a late cameo appearance at right back, could appear at Wembley again later on in the season as they are currently on course to reach the Play-Offs in the Championship .
The Plymouth-born starlet, who joined the Bluebirds during the close summer from Plymouth Argyle for £250,000, gave the Welsh side the lead in the 19th minute when he slotted home from close range after being sent through by Kenny Miller.
Joe remained on the pitch until the 91st minute when he was replaced by Slovakian Filip Kiss on 91 minutes, by this stage the score was 1-1 after Martin Skrtel equalised for the Reds, so therefore he wasn't able to contribute to the penalty shoot-out, which Cardiff lost 3-2 after drawing 2-2 after 120 minutes.
Although they missed out by the narrowest of margins, Joe and his teammates, which include former Argyle Darcy Blake, who made a late cameo appearance at right back, could appear at Wembley again later on in the season as they are currently on course to reach the Play-Offs in the Championship .
Saturday, 25 February 2012
JOE AIMING TO HELP BLUEBIRDS CAUSE FINAL SHOCK
When former Plymouth Argyle starlet Joe Mason left the Pilgrims to join Cardiff City last summer, few would have entertained the possibility that he could possibly feature in one of this season's major domestic cup finals.
However, tomorrow afternoon, he is set to line-up against Liverpool, in the 2012 Carling Cup final, as Malky McKay's Bluebirds, who are aiming to pull off what would be one of the biggest shocks in an English cup final since Wimbledon beat Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup Final.
Cardiff paid £250,000 for Joe's services during the close season, which provided a major boost to the then financially stricken Pilgrims' finances, after he had finished the 2010-11 campaign as Argyle's joint second top goal scorer.
His displays for the Pilgrims provided a bright spot in what was ultimately a season to forget for everyone associated with Argyle. From January 2011 onwards, Joe and his teammates were forced to defer their wages as Argyle slid into Administration and received a subsequent ten-point deduction, which saw them relegated from League One.
If Joe was able to help the Bluebirds upset the form book and defeat Kenny Dalglish's Reds, he could attract the attentions of Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trappatoni ahead of this summer's Euroepan Championship.
After representing the Republic, who he qualifies to play for through his mother, at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 level, a senior call-up might not be beyond the realm of possibility in the coming years.
In the meantime, should he play any part in tomorrow's final at Wembley, he will become the first former Pilgrim to appear in a major Wembley final since Dan Gosling made a cameo appearance for Everton in the 2009 FA Cup final.
At the very least, he will be hoping for a better outcome than the one two of his former Pilgrims' colleagues, Ashley Barnes and Craig Noone, experienced when their Brighton and Hove Albion side were beaten 6-1 by the Reds in the FA Cup fifth round.
However, tomorrow afternoon, he is set to line-up against Liverpool, in the 2012 Carling Cup final, as Malky McKay's Bluebirds, who are aiming to pull off what would be one of the biggest shocks in an English cup final since Wimbledon beat Liverpool in the 1988 FA Cup Final.
Cardiff paid £250,000 for Joe's services during the close season, which provided a major boost to the then financially stricken Pilgrims' finances, after he had finished the 2010-11 campaign as Argyle's joint second top goal scorer.
His displays for the Pilgrims provided a bright spot in what was ultimately a season to forget for everyone associated with Argyle. From January 2011 onwards, Joe and his teammates were forced to defer their wages as Argyle slid into Administration and received a subsequent ten-point deduction, which saw them relegated from League One.
If Joe was able to help the Bluebirds upset the form book and defeat Kenny Dalglish's Reds, he could attract the attentions of Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trappatoni ahead of this summer's Euroepan Championship.
After representing the Republic, who he qualifies to play for through his mother, at Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 level, a senior call-up might not be beyond the realm of possibility in the coming years.
In the meantime, should he play any part in tomorrow's final at Wembley, he will become the first former Pilgrim to appear in a major Wembley final since Dan Gosling made a cameo appearance for Everton in the 2009 FA Cup final.
At the very least, he will be hoping for a better outcome than the one two of his former Pilgrims' colleagues, Ashley Barnes and Craig Noone, experienced when their Brighton and Hove Albion side were beaten 6-1 by the Reds in the FA Cup fifth round.
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
ARGYLE THROUGH, BUT GULLS BOW OUT
Plymouth Argyle made it to the Semi-Finals of the Devon St Lukes Bowl after beating Elburton Villa, but Torquay United bowed out of the competition at the hands of Buckland Athletic.
A Luke Daley brace and an Isaac Vassell helped the Pilgrims to see off their Peninsula League opponents, who replied with efforts from Justin Crowley and Tony Biddle.
However, Torquay United failed to get the better of local neighbours Buckland Athletic as they were beaten 3-0 at Homers Heath. Gavin Hammon opened the scoring for Bucks before Player-Boss Anthony Lynch and former Gulls' youngster Dean Stevens added a third. Torquay were also reduced to ten men after Lathaniel Rowe-Turner was dismissed on 58 minutes.
A Luke Daley brace and an Isaac Vassell helped the Pilgrims to see off their Peninsula League opponents, who replied with efforts from Justin Crowley and Tony Biddle.
However, Torquay United failed to get the better of local neighbours Buckland Athletic as they were beaten 3-0 at Homers Heath. Gavin Hammon opened the scoring for Bucks before Player-Boss Anthony Lynch and former Gulls' youngster Dean Stevens added a third. Torquay were also reduced to ten men after Lathaniel Rowe-Turner was dismissed on 58 minutes.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
BOWLING FOR DEVON
After tonight, the Semi-Final line-up of the St Lukes Cup (Devon Bowl) will be a little clearer.
Two of the competitions' Quarter Finals take place tonight as Elburton Villa travel to Plymouth Argyle, whilst competition holders, Buckland Athletic, host Torquay United.
West Devon side Elburton, of the South West Peninsula League, are the only team left in the cup who started out in the first round stage. After beating Western League side Elmore in the first round, they then received a bye in the second round after their prospective opponents Dawlish Town folded.
Defending champions Buckland, who are based in Newton Abbot, once again face Torquay in the Quarter final stage and will be looking to record another win over their local neighbours.
The winners of that tie will play the winner of next week's all East Devon clash between Exeter City and Cullompton Rangers.
Already assured of a place in the next stage are last season's runners-up Tiverton Town who sealed their place in the last four by beating Bideford.
St Lukes Cup (Devon Bowl) Semi Finals:
Two of the competitions' Quarter Finals take place tonight as Elburton Villa travel to Plymouth Argyle, whilst competition holders, Buckland Athletic, host Torquay United.
West Devon side Elburton, of the South West Peninsula League, are the only team left in the cup who started out in the first round stage. After beating Western League side Elmore in the first round, they then received a bye in the second round after their prospective opponents Dawlish Town folded.
Defending champions Buckland, who are based in Newton Abbot, once again face Torquay in the Quarter final stage and will be looking to record another win over their local neighbours.
The winners of that tie will play the winner of next week's all East Devon clash between Exeter City and Cullompton Rangers.
Already assured of a place in the next stage are last season's runners-up Tiverton Town who sealed their place in the last four by beating Bideford.
St Lukes Cup (Devon Bowl) Semi Finals:
Exeter City or Cullompton Rangers vs Buckland Athletic or Torquay United
Tiverton Town vs Plymouth Argyle or Elburton Villa
Monday, 20 February 2012
INTERNATIONAL GULLS #2
In the second of our series looking at Torquay United players who have played international football, we now turn our attentions to Rodney Jack
Rodney Jack (St Vincent and the Grenadines) 1995-1998
Rodney Jack first caught the attention of the Plainmoor faithful when he was playing for Lambada FC, the same club that the Gulls had previously signed Gregory Goodridge from, during a pre-season tour match.
The then Gulls manager Don O'Riordan offered him a deal and he signed for the Gulls in October 1995.
His skill and pace proved to be one of the bright spots in the disappointing 1995-96 season, which saw Torquay only maintain their League status by virtue of Stevenage's ground not being up to Football League requirements.
In the 1996-97 season, his form stepped up a gear as he finished the season as the Gulls' top scorer and his talents drew the attentions of several Premiership clubs as he had trials with both Newcastle United and Sunderland.
However, the 1997-98 season, his final campaign at Plainmoor, saw him come into his own as once again led the Gulls' scoring charts as Torquay reached the Division Three Play-Off Final, where they lost to Colchester United.
His farewell to the Plainmoor faithful came in the Play-Off semi-final second leg against Scarborough, which the Gulls won 4-1 with Rodney finding the back of the net twice.
He was also nominated in the PFA Division Three team of the season for the 1997-98 season before his £650,000 move to Crewe Alexandra.
Whilst at Crewe, Rodney helped the Railwaymen secure an instant return to Division One in the 2002-03 campaign, following their relegation in 2001-02.
He left Gresty Road in 2003 and then had spells with Rushden & Diamonds, Oldham Athletic and Irish side Waterford United before briefly returning to Crewe for a short spell in the 2006-07 season.
Since then, he has appeared for Southport and Nantwich Town.
Rodney also won 45 caps for St Vincent during his career, 15 of them whilst at Plainmoor, and appeared for them in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 1996.
Rodney Jack (St Vincent and the Grenadines) 1995-1998
Rodney Jack first caught the attention of the Plainmoor faithful when he was playing for Lambada FC, the same club that the Gulls had previously signed Gregory Goodridge from, during a pre-season tour match.
The then Gulls manager Don O'Riordan offered him a deal and he signed for the Gulls in October 1995.
His skill and pace proved to be one of the bright spots in the disappointing 1995-96 season, which saw Torquay only maintain their League status by virtue of Stevenage's ground not being up to Football League requirements.
In the 1996-97 season, his form stepped up a gear as he finished the season as the Gulls' top scorer and his talents drew the attentions of several Premiership clubs as he had trials with both Newcastle United and Sunderland.
However, the 1997-98 season, his final campaign at Plainmoor, saw him come into his own as once again led the Gulls' scoring charts as Torquay reached the Division Three Play-Off Final, where they lost to Colchester United.
His farewell to the Plainmoor faithful came in the Play-Off semi-final second leg against Scarborough, which the Gulls won 4-1 with Rodney finding the back of the net twice.
He was also nominated in the PFA Division Three team of the season for the 1997-98 season before his £650,000 move to Crewe Alexandra.
Whilst at Crewe, Rodney helped the Railwaymen secure an instant return to Division One in the 2002-03 campaign, following their relegation in 2001-02.
He left Gresty Road in 2003 and then had spells with Rushden & Diamonds, Oldham Athletic and Irish side Waterford United before briefly returning to Crewe for a short spell in the 2006-07 season.
Since then, he has appeared for Southport and Nantwich Town.
Rodney also won 45 caps for St Vincent during his career, 15 of them whilst at Plainmoor, and appeared for them in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 1996.
Sunday, 19 February 2012
ARGYLE OLD BOYS IN CONTRASTING CUP FORTUNES
Three former Plymouth Argyle players enjoyed mixed fortunes in this afternoon's FA Cup fifth round ties.
Former Argyle defender Scott Laird was part of a Stevenage side that held Harry Redknapp's Tottenham Hotspur to a goalless draw at the Lamex Stadium.
Laird, who has also had loan spells with Tiverton Town and Torquay United, failed to make an appearance for the Pilgrims before he moved to the Hertfordshire club in 2008.
During his stay with Stevenage, he has won an FA Trophy winners' medal and has also helped the club to win back-to-back promotions from the Blue Square Premier to League One.
Meanwhile, Ashley Barnes and Craig Noone were part of a Brighton and Hove Albion side which were on the end of a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Liverpool.
Barnes played the full 90 minutes of the tie, whilst Noone came on as a half-time substitute for Will Buckley.
Both players joined the Seagulls from Argyle, Barnes moved in the summer of 2010 and Noone made the switch from Home Park in January 2011. They played key roles in helping Brighton win promotion to the Championship last season.
Former Argyle defender Scott Laird was part of a Stevenage side that held Harry Redknapp's Tottenham Hotspur to a goalless draw at the Lamex Stadium.
Laird, who has also had loan spells with Tiverton Town and Torquay United, failed to make an appearance for the Pilgrims before he moved to the Hertfordshire club in 2008.
During his stay with Stevenage, he has won an FA Trophy winners' medal and has also helped the club to win back-to-back promotions from the Blue Square Premier to League One.
Meanwhile, Ashley Barnes and Craig Noone were part of a Brighton and Hove Albion side which were on the end of a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Liverpool.
Barnes played the full 90 minutes of the tie, whilst Noone came on as a half-time substitute for Will Buckley.
Both players joined the Seagulls from Argyle, Barnes moved in the summer of 2010 and Noone made the switch from Home Park in January 2011. They played key roles in helping Brighton win promotion to the Championship last season.
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