Comments on: Argyle 1 PNE 0

By: Jim

Jim — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:15:13 +0000

From what I’ve seen, he’s better than Shawcross in every department except goal-scoring. But I’d be surprised if he was going to be challenging for the Man U starting XI next season. He’s still only 19, so we might have a chance.

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Keep me posted if your Fiorentina trip falls through and you end up coming down – maybe we could meet up.

By: Martyn

Martyn — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:55:21 +0000

I might actually be going to Florence that weekend to take in Fiorentina vs Udinese. My friend and I are intending to do a last minute deal and see how cheap we can get it. If that doesn’t pan out, I can’t see why not. Although as most of my travel companions are of a young age like myself, I’m hoping the cheap Sky option won’t prove too tempting for them. I hope not: I’ve never been to Home Park but have always enjoyed the contribution your fans make to the atmosphere at Ninian Park. Murdoch seems hellbent on televising our every trip to that neck of the woods mind.
As for this Cathcart fellow, is he good enough to be challenging for a Manchester United squad role in the 09/10 season? If so, surely a Championship team has no chance of snaring him? permanently? Its not the first time a young Manchester United defender has made a huge impact for a team at this level – Ryan Shawcross was somewhat instrumental for Stoke last season. Bravo on pulling off what sounds like a similar coup!

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:22:41 +0000

Andy’s Penn’s performance was completely schizophrenic: like I said, he consistently let the game flow, didn’t blow for *anything, much less get a card out for 80 minutes and then for the last ten went completely the opposite way. It was most odd.

As for Gallagher, the bus rumour is that he’s going to Rangers in January. But I’ve also heard from his girlfirend’s dad that he likes it down here, that *she likes it down here and that their kid is settled here. We could probably get close to what Rangers are offering and if we’re still in the mix come January we might have a chance. I’m going to go out on a limb here, though and say that if we’ve got the money for one big signing, I’d *much prefer we signed Craig Cathcart, the young Northern Irish CB from Man Utd we’ve got on loan. He has an old head on his young shoulders, learns fast and is going to be the real deal. Don’t get me wrong – I’d love Gally as well, but if its a choice, Cathcart for me every time.

Are you coming down for the Cardiff game or taking the Sky option?

By: Martyn

Martyn — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:10:16 +0000

A football blog that praises the referee (well, last 10 mins aside)?! Whatever next! What are your chances of securing a permanent deal for Paul Gallagher now he’s come out and said he wants out? Watch out for Birmingham City if the Argyle board are trying: They’ve snared two strikers from our grasp in recent times after we were on the verge of signing them. Very cynical, perhaps merely signing them (Rowan Vine and Marcus Bent) to prevent a challenger from doing so.