Following his confirmation as Plymouth Argyle manager for the 2012-13 season, Carl Fletcher has completed his signing of the close season in the form of striker Paris Cowan-Hall.
The striker, 21, who was born in London, joins from Blue Square Bet South champions, Woking, for whom he scored 11 goals in 27 appearances during the 2011-12 campaign.
Prior to joining the Cards, Paris had started his career with Portsmouth, he had also had trials with Chelsea and Manchester United as a 16-year old, before appearing for Grimsby Town, Scunthorpe United and Rushden & Diamonds.
Due to his age, as he is under 24, Woking will be receiving an appropriate amount of compensation.
Paris joins a roster of strikers that currently includes experienced figures such as Nick Chadwick and Warren Feeney and the raw, young talents of Matt Lecointe and Jared Sims.
If Paris needs any inspiration on joining the Pilgrims, he need look no further than the number of players that Argyle have plucked from non-league football over the years who have gone on to enjoy fruitful careers in the game.
This list includes Tony Book, Paul Mariner, Dwight Marshall, Jamie Mackie and Craig Noone amongst others.
Also, Paris can also look at the impact two of his fellow ex-Portsmouth graduates have made in the lower leagues in recent seasons after being released by Pompey, such as Swindon's Matt Ritchie and Cheltenham Town's Marlon Pack.
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
EUNAN'S EIRE DEBUT ENDS IN DEFEAT
Torquay United midfielder Eunan O'Kane's debut for the Republic of Ireland Under-21 side ended in defeat as they went down to a narrow loss against Denmark.
Eunan was one of two debutants on the night, the other being Sunderland's John Egan, as the Irish were undone by a late penalty as they went down 2-1 against their Danish counterparts in at theTallaght Stadium, Dublin.
The Gulls' playmaker was an impressive figure for his new side as he picked out Arsenal's Rhys Murphy for the first chance of the night on 18 minutes, which he fired at Danish keeper Nicolai Oppen Larsen.
Ireland later took the lead through Manchester United's Robbie Brady before the visitors levelled through captain Mads Allbaek who struck from a free-kick.
Allbaek later completed a brace for the evening when he converted from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute, which proved to be enough to clinch victory.
Former Plymouth Argyle and Yeovil Town loanee Conor Clifford went close for Ireland late on, who will now face Italy on June 4th in a 2013 European Under-21 Championship qualifier at the Showgrounds in Sligo.
Eunan was one of two debutants on the night, the other being Sunderland's John Egan, as the Irish were undone by a late penalty as they went down 2-1 against their Danish counterparts in at theTallaght Stadium, Dublin.
The Gulls' playmaker was an impressive figure for his new side as he picked out Arsenal's Rhys Murphy for the first chance of the night on 18 minutes, which he fired at Danish keeper Nicolai Oppen Larsen.
Ireland later took the lead through Manchester United's Robbie Brady before the visitors levelled through captain Mads Allbaek who struck from a free-kick.
Allbaek later completed a brace for the evening when he converted from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute, which proved to be enough to clinch victory.
Former Plymouth Argyle and Yeovil Town loanee Conor Clifford went close for Ireland late on, who will now face Italy on June 4th in a 2013 European Under-21 Championship qualifier at the Showgrounds in Sligo.
Sunday, 27 May 2012
JARVIS REUNITED WITH LING
Striker Ryan Jarvis has become Torquay United's first summer signing after agreeing a one-year deal to stay at Plainmoor for the 2012-13 campaign.
During a loan spell towards the end of last season from Walsall, Jarvis scored a number of crucial goals, which included the decisive goal in the Gulls' 201 win over Port Vale in March and also found the target in the final defeat against Hereford United.
After he was released by the Saddlers, Torquay manager Martin Ling acted quickly to offer him a full time deal.
Jarvis, 25, who has also played for England at Under-16, Under-17 and Under-19 levels, first worked with Ling in the 2006-07 season when Ling signed him on loan for Leyton Orient.
In this spell, Jarvis enjoyed what is probably the most prolific goal scoring spell of his career as he scored six times in 14 games before returning to Carrow Road.
He later had loan stints with Kilmarnock and Notts County before joining Orient permanently in 2008 where he stayed for two years before joining Walsall.
1. During the 2004-05 season, Ryan found the back of the net for Norwich in their 2-1 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield with a spectacular 20-yard strike on January 3rd 2005.
2. He was part of the England Under-19 squad that reached the final of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2005.
3. His brother, Rossi Jarvis, who also played for Norwich City, also appeared for the Gulls during the 2006-07 season.
During a loan spell towards the end of last season from Walsall, Jarvis scored a number of crucial goals, which included the decisive goal in the Gulls' 201 win over Port Vale in March and also found the target in the final defeat against Hereford United.
After he was released by the Saddlers, Torquay manager Martin Ling acted quickly to offer him a full time deal.
Jarvis, 25, who has also played for England at Under-16, Under-17 and Under-19 levels, first worked with Ling in the 2006-07 season when Ling signed him on loan for Leyton Orient.
In this spell, Jarvis enjoyed what is probably the most prolific goal scoring spell of his career as he scored six times in 14 games before returning to Carrow Road.
He later had loan stints with Kilmarnock and Notts County before joining Orient permanently in 2008 where he stayed for two years before joining Walsall.
Three Facts about Ryan Jarvis:
2. He was part of the England Under-19 squad that reached the final of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2005.
3. His brother, Rossi Jarvis, who also played for Norwich City, also appeared for the Gulls during the 2006-07 season.
Friday, 25 May 2012
ATIENO LEAVES AS GULLS' EVOLUTION CONTINUES
Kenyan international striker Taiwo Atieno has been released by Torquay United manager Martin Ling as the Gulls boss continues to rebuild his squad.
Atieno chipped in with a number of crucial goals for the Gulls in the 2011-12 campaign, including one of the goals against Bristol Rovers in Torquay's 2-1 win over the Pirates and the decisive strike in the Gulls' Boxing Day triumph over Paolo Di Canio's Swindon Town.
The vacancy in the Gulls squad left by him is likely to be filled by Ryan Jarvis who, after a successful loan spell from Walsall, has been offered a permanent deal following his release by the Saddlers.
Atieno chipped in with a number of crucial goals for the Gulls in the 2011-12 campaign, including one of the goals against Bristol Rovers in Torquay's 2-1 win over the Pirates and the decisive strike in the Gulls' Boxing Day triumph over Paolo Di Canio's Swindon Town.
The vacancy in the Gulls squad left by him is likely to be filled by Ryan Jarvis who, after a successful loan spell from Walsall, has been offered a permanent deal following his release by the Saddlers.
Tuesday, 22 May 2012
LING STARTS GULLS' REBUILDING JOB
Following their defeat in last week's League Two Play-Off Semi Final defeat at the hands of Cheltenham Town, Martin Ling has set about rebuilding his Torquay United side ahead of the 2012-13 campaign.
One of his first acts was to release defenders Lathaniel Rowe-Turner and Ed Palmer, who are currently the only two players who have officially left Plainmoor in the close season.
Left back Rowe-Turner leaves after spending 18 months with the Gulls, following his move from Leicester City, mainly as understudy to Kevin Nicholson.
Centre back Palmer, who spent six months on loan at Truro City earlier in the season, leaves Torquay after two years in which he has been unable to break into the first team.
Extending their stays at Plainmoor are former Everton starlet Nathan Craig and Damon Lathrope who have both agreed two-year deals, which will tie them down until the year 2014.
Despite not making a first team appearance since his move from Caenarfon Town last January, Craig, who has been capped by Wales at Youth and Under-21 level, has been described by Ling as a 'pearl in the harbour'.
The path taken by Craig is similar to that of Eunan O'Kane who also started out with the Toffees before returning to his native land before moving forward again in his career.
Lathrope has become an integral part of the Gulls' starting XI since he was recalled by Ling to play in a midfield holding role, which allows skipper Lee Mansell and O'Kane greater attacking freedom in the centre of midfield.
Ling has also moved to strengthen the Gulls' attacking options by giving rookie striker Ashley Yeoman an extra year and he has also given loanee forward Ryan Jarvis, a player familiar to Ling from his time as Leyton Orient manager, a permanent deal following his release from Walsall.
The Gulls' boss has also stated that he will be delaying the decision on Taiwo Atieno's future until the striker has returned from international duty with Kenya, central defender Mark Ellis has been given 28 days to decide if he wants to remain with the Gulls for a further two years whilst Lloyd Macklin and Chris McPhee have been transfer listed.
One of his first acts was to release defenders Lathaniel Rowe-Turner and Ed Palmer, who are currently the only two players who have officially left Plainmoor in the close season.
Left back Rowe-Turner leaves after spending 18 months with the Gulls, following his move from Leicester City, mainly as understudy to Kevin Nicholson.
Centre back Palmer, who spent six months on loan at Truro City earlier in the season, leaves Torquay after two years in which he has been unable to break into the first team.
Extending their stays at Plainmoor are former Everton starlet Nathan Craig and Damon Lathrope who have both agreed two-year deals, which will tie them down until the year 2014.
Despite not making a first team appearance since his move from Caenarfon Town last January, Craig, who has been capped by Wales at Youth and Under-21 level, has been described by Ling as a 'pearl in the harbour'.
The path taken by Craig is similar to that of Eunan O'Kane who also started out with the Toffees before returning to his native land before moving forward again in his career.
Lathrope has become an integral part of the Gulls' starting XI since he was recalled by Ling to play in a midfield holding role, which allows skipper Lee Mansell and O'Kane greater attacking freedom in the centre of midfield.
Ling has also moved to strengthen the Gulls' attacking options by giving rookie striker Ashley Yeoman an extra year and he has also given loanee forward Ryan Jarvis, a player familiar to Ling from his time as Leyton Orient manager, a permanent deal following his release from Walsall.
The Gulls' boss has also stated that he will be delaying the decision on Taiwo Atieno's future until the striker has returned from international duty with Kenya, central defender Mark Ellis has been given 28 days to decide if he wants to remain with the Gulls for a further two years whilst Lloyd Macklin and Chris McPhee have been transfer listed.
Sunday, 20 May 2012
BLIZZARD EXTENDS GLOVERS' STAY
Midfielder Dominic Blizzard has agreed a new one-year deal with Yeovil Town after it looked as though he was set to leave Huish Park.
Glovers' boss Gary Johnson had originally stated that Blizzard was set to leave after failing to respond to his contract offer by the given deadline, but he has now extended his stay at Huish Park by a further year.
Johnson will now be hoping that skipper Paul Huntington will also commit to signing a new deal with Yeovil after the former Newcastle and Leeds defender was given more time to consider his options following a bereavement.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Franks, who was on loan at Huish Park towards the end of last season from Middlesbrough, has signed for the Glovers' League One rivals, Hartlepool United, after stating that he wished to remain in the North East after his partner gave birth to their first child.
Glovers' boss Gary Johnson had originally stated that Blizzard was set to leave after failing to respond to his contract offer by the given deadline, but he has now extended his stay at Huish Park by a further year.
Johnson will now be hoping that skipper Paul Huntington will also commit to signing a new deal with Yeovil after the former Newcastle and Leeds defender was given more time to consider his options following a bereavement.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Franks, who was on loan at Huish Park towards the end of last season from Middlesbrough, has signed for the Glovers' League One rivals, Hartlepool United, after stating that he wished to remain in the North East after his partner gave birth to their first child.
Friday, 18 May 2012
EUNAN RECEIVES FIRST EIRE UNDER-21 CALL-UP
Torquay United midfielder Eunan O'Kane can put the disappointment of missing out on a trip to Wembley with the Gulls behind him after being named in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for their latest round of international matches.
Whilst the Republic's senior are preparing themselves for their summer exploits in Poland and Ukraine, the Under-21's face Denmark and Italy on May 28th and June 4th respectively.
Their first encounter with the Danes is a friendly match and their meeting with the Italians is a UEFA 2013 European Under-21 Championship Qualifier.
It is the first time that Eunan has been selected for the Republic squad since his international 'transfer' from Northern Ireland and he is set to make his debut.
He is also one of only to uncapped players in the squad, the other is Sunderland's John Egan, in a squad that also includes Plymouth Argyle midfielder Conor Hourihane, who is fresh from helping the Pilgrims secure their status as a Football League club, former Argyle loanee Conor Clifford and Eunan's ex-Everton teammate Shane Duffy.
Whilst the Republic's senior are preparing themselves for their summer exploits in Poland and Ukraine, the Under-21's face Denmark and Italy on May 28th and June 4th respectively.
Their first encounter with the Danes is a friendly match and their meeting with the Italians is a UEFA 2013 European Under-21 Championship Qualifier.
It is the first time that Eunan has been selected for the Republic squad since his international 'transfer' from Northern Ireland and he is set to make his debut.
He is also one of only to uncapped players in the squad, the other is Sunderland's John Egan, in a squad that also includes Plymouth Argyle midfielder Conor Hourihane, who is fresh from helping the Pilgrims secure their status as a Football League club, former Argyle loanee Conor Clifford and Eunan's ex-Everton teammate Shane Duffy.
The Republic of Ireland Under-21 Squad in full:
Ian McLoughlin (MK Dons )
Aaron McCarey (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Mark Connolly (Unattached)
Shane Duffy (Everton)
Greg Cunningham (Manchester City)
Niall Canavan (Scunthorpe United)
Lanre Oyebanjo (York City)
John Egan (Sunderland )
Jeff Hendrick (Derby County)
Eunan O'Kane (Torquay United )
Richie Towell (Hibernian - on loan from Celtic )
Aidan White (Leeds United)
Conor Clifford (Chelsea)
Samir Carruthers (Aston Villa)
Conor Hourihane (Plymouth Argyle)
Sean Murray (Watford)
James Collins (Shrewsbury Town)
Rhys Murphy (Arsenal)
Aaron Doran (Inverness Caledonian Thistle )
Robbie Brady (Manchester United ).
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