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True not the official.....

I'm talking of the blonde lad between downes and Craig.....

Where's Cruise? Who's the tall blonde lad and the one between mansell and nicho?

Forgive my stupidity in advance

Big positive for me is the exciting and good options that will come from the bench. Too often last season we had a decent 11 but looked at the bench and wondered where the positive change would come from.

I'm going from what I would think would be my starting eleven but the likes of Cameron, Craig, Thompson, Yeoman, they all give exciting pacey creative options, should we need to freshen it up or change our tack.

And I love the fact that the youngsters are going to make the bench and are going to be given a chance, rather than sitting in the stands while some average Joe pointless 30 something lays about in the dugout hoping he avoids the managers gaze

As much as we need players for the future we needs fans for the future - and a few milts for good measure?!

AustrianAndyGull wrote:..........and just to wrap things up for ultimate positivity.

Ling NOW Knill!

I'll fackin drink to that one me ol' cocker!!!!

So would Ling!!!!

Thanks for the post. Very interesting. Leaves you wanting to hear more. In amongst all the drivel we write on here the best post I've read.

Feel slightly more optimistic already!

We need a senior striker with experience not another youngster......I'd welcome stockley on loan but alongside another striker

Krystian Pearce would be ok but I'm expecting a far more exciting signing based on the hype tee boo and matt have put on this subject.

I am assured Trotman is not happening......and hasn't been for a while now. He was an option but said no early on.

http://www.thisisplymouth.co.uk/Plymout ... z2a2k0Z7g7

Interesting trial game coming up on Sunday......

Signed or on trial roadrunner?

Ingimarsson?

Mackenzie played centre half looked in control. Never felt he was under pressure. Looked good on the ball and switched play well on more than one occasion.

Hutchings played 90 mins at RB. Looked steady in defence but wasn't really an option going forward, when he did get down the line the cross didn't come. Coped well with a quick winger near the end (Malsom).

Mackenzie slightly more impressive but both did well.

A big centre forward and a big centre half and we are ready to go.......

Went to watch the game. Largely un-inspiring. Lots if fringe players.

Bright in first half, Bodin was lively but frustrating as he gave away possession to often and very cheaply. N Thompson looked exciting but needs composure in front of goal.

Second half chapell and Cameron came on and didn't set the world on fire. Saw Harding for the first time, him and Mansell are a good match in CM with the two wingers.

No Benyon at all and Sullivan and Yeoman worked hard but without any real threat.

Downes was steady, cruise bombed on well and looked good on the ball, Mackenzie was impressive and distributed well also. Quick word for the GK Connor Thompson who played the 90 and looked very assured.

Biggest plus for me was Nathan Craig who kept things ticking in CM. looked good on the ball, moved the ball well, scored a class goal, and generally stepped up. Will be good comp for Mansell and Harding and if they go with a 3 in midfield it should be him.

Completely agree Phil.

He needs a centre half and a centre forward. Cooper does not fit the bill as he is too small. If we were able to sign a third player - cooper would be that player.

Puyol, Cannavaro, Woods, Mascherano, Carvalho, and even Tim Cahill were all 5ft 10 and under and they weren't bad at what they did - but this is league 2.

Rendell is a dud - how any professional can turn up in his condition is beyond me, surely he should have been hard at his fitness all summer with pre season in mind. We should not sign him on this basis. He won't be fit for two weeks and way short of match fitness for weeks after.

Cooper for me would be a 3rd signing, he's not big enough to be a commanding centre half. Bit of a luxury, but someone to consider.

My main concern now is that time is short to fill two key positions. Even if these pros posed new signing have had a full pre season programme they need time to get to know the team, their surroundings, spend some time on the training pitch.

If we don't have a centre forward and a centre in place by this Friday then we will be starting the season on the back foot......