Interesting, and the two Plymouth fan comments are hilarious too. Do they realise their finances aren't exactly sound?
Interesting, and the two Plymouth fan comments are hilarious too. Do they realise their finances aren't exactly sound?
I can't get that site to load for some reason, can someone post the article on here? What position is this lad?
MANAGER John Sheridan has highlighted the potential of 16-year-old Plymouth Argyle apprentice Ryan Lane.
The versatile left-sided midfielder has played as a substitute in the Pilgrims' last two pre-season games, away to Tiverton Town and Bath City.
Sheridan thought the performance of Lane was one of the plus points to come out of the goalless draw with Bath on Tuesday.
He admitted the academy product could be involved when Argyle play League One outfit MK Dons at Home Park on Sunday (3pm) in their penultimate pre-season game.
Lane was sent on in the 61st minute against Bath and the Pilgrims boss was impressed at how he slotted into the side.
Sheridan told Herald Sport: "I was very pleased with the way young Ryan played. I think he looked very comfortable.
"The thing I like about him is that he walks on the pitch and he struts around like he is a good player.
"I like that in someone young. He has got that little arrogance as a footballer but not in a bad way.
"I think he played two-touch all night and he didn't give the ball away once. Well, I didn't see him do that."
Lane, a former Ivybridge Community College student, only started out as an apprentice at Argyle earlier this month.
Sheridan had seen him play within the club's academy set-up last season, but Lane also came recommended by Gary Owers.
Owers is now Sheridan's number two but was previously head of coaching for Argyle's academy, under the leadership of Kevin Hodges.
Sheridan said: "I have seen him (Lane) play before. Gary speaks very highly of him and so does Kev (Hodges).
"Even when he first came and trained with us, I just liked the look of him.
"He caresses the ball and plays simple, but he can be a nasty thing when he wants to be and I like that in a young footballer.
"You have got to have belief in yourself more than anyone else. I was very pleased with him against Bath.
"He can play left-sided but I think I like him in the middle of the park. He was a plus point to come out of the game.
"He got involved the other day as well (at Tiveton), and I wouldn't be frightened of even involving against MK Dons."
Championship club Meanwhile, Brighton and Hove Albion are tracking the progress of Argyle's first-year professional striker Tyler Harvey.
Brighton scout Warren Aspinall has watched Harvey, 18, play as a substitute in the Pilgrims' pre-season games against Tiverton and Bath.
It was Brighton who paid an undisclosed fee for former Argyle under-18s goalkeeper Christian Walton last season.
Interesting, and the two Plymouth fan comments are hilarious too. Do they realise their finances aren't exactly sound?
Hmm it doesn't seem that long ago our fans were saying similar things about letting our players go cheaply. It's a valid point and its very irritating seeing other clubs take advantage of your situation.
, Bristol Rovers will win that league this year, play offs for Argyle
We were up in arms with Norwich not so long ago
I know we are well liked down here and as a brighton fan its a good place to be but this may start wearing thin as keep taking their players, various others have gone over the years, but to various clubs, anyhow i think the janners are sensible enough to know that they still have to sell and i am sure they will have sell ons
I think Argyle will do well this year, Sheridan really sorted them out and they played good football in the last quater of the season, most have stayed and they have bought well, the finances are straight and the plans for home park are very nice indeed, if anyone is in the south west when the season starts try and make a game, wear your albion shirt and go to the fansfest, its great fun, Bristol Rovers will win that league this year, play offs for Argyle
I think that Portsmouth will have something to say about that.
Hmm it doesn't seem that long ago our fans were saying similar things about letting our players go cheaply. It's a valid point and its very irritating seeing other clubs take advantage of your situation.
Yes. Hopefully something like "well done Rovers and Argyle, but it's more division 4 rubbish for us next season"
Me too...just get a black square in the middle of the page.I can't get that site to load for some reason, can someone post the article on here? What position is this lad?
If it was'nt us it would be another team....no difference...but I hope they do well...lived there in the 60s for a while and had a great day on their fans united.I live down here and work in Plymouth Dockyard with a load of them and they are quite happy to chat with us Stripes down here, they know that we were once in the position they are now in but as for keep nicking there potential stars of the future, well we will have to see on that one.
Yes. Hopefully something like "well done Rovers and Argyle, but it's more division 4 rubbish for us next season"