PASOTI
  • Fantasy Football
  • Predictions
  • Club Info
  • About Us
  • FAQ

Skip to content

Twitter @pasoti1
General Plymouth Argyle Fans Forum
A board for general discussion about Plymouth Argyle
Sponsored by Lameys Insolvency & Business Recovery
64 posts Page 3 of 5
Post a reply
Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Next

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 6624
Joined: 11:33 23 Jan 2015
Location: Plympton
by davie nine
» 17:07 18 May 2020
Pauls Flag, Lowey Sponsor


Cult Of Personality wrote: Shame about Fletcher when he came on last season at Stanley he looked like the only player who gave a dam. And went onto to score.

But he was a bit to small for the football league. I think you will probably see him at Parkway in a years

He came on as a sub for Ryan Taylor in the 85th minute. Our goal was an own goal although the defender was possibly under pressure from Alex.
Join The Big Green Lottery and support the Argyle Academy

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 99
Joined: 10:38 17 Mar 2015
by Georgieboy
» 17:33 18 May 2020
Pauls Flag


Argyleloyal87 wrote: Alex Fletcher has announced on Instagram that he is leaving.

I have watched Argyle for more than 50years. And seen plenty of c**p players home & away playing for argyle. Alex does not come in that category. Good luck we’re ever you go, and remember don’t give up.

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 3285
Joined: 22:28 06 Jul 2011
by briangreen
» 21:10 18 May 2020


A good player who was not given real opportunities, for me like Harvey and Alex Battle. I reckon he will come back and bite us one day. No one can score 2 goals against a Chelsea team filled with future (now) premier and international standard players and not be up to the level, that's ridiculous thinking.

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 5587
Joined: 21:01 28 Jul 2010
by Mark Pedlar
» 21:24 18 May 2020
Site Admin, Dom Sponsor


Good Luck Alex

Brian - probably worth checking that Chelsea line up again. Not quite the star studded line up you think. Also the Argyle team that night had a very first team look about it too. He had a good night bit let's not get carried away.
"I think it is important to win a match, but I think what is even more important is the manner in which you win." - Jock Stein.

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 126
Joined: 14:47 03 Jan 2009
by Jimmyd
» 08:24 19 May 2020


briangreen wrote: A good player who was not given real opportunities, for me like Harvey and Alex Battle. I reckon he will come back and bite us one day. No one can score 2 goals against a Chelsea team filled with future (now) premier and international standard players and not be up to the level, that's ridiculous thinking.


Neither Harvey or Battle have gone on to prove Argyle wrong (stood next to Harvey's Dad once, he thought the whole world was against them)

I wish Fletcher the best of luck, i like him. My cousin who plays for Tiverton speaks very highly of him
@JimmyDan

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 2316
Joined: 18:46 16 Sep 2008
by Cult Of Personality
» 10:00 19 May 2020


davie nine wrote:
Cult Of Personality wrote: Shame about Fletcher when he came on last season at Stanley he looked like the only player who gave a dam. And went onto to score.

But he was a bit to small for the football league. I think you will probably see him at Parkway in a years

He came on as a sub for Ryan Taylor in the 85th minute. Our goal was an own goal although the defender was possibly under pressure from Alex.


And with 5 mins he put more effort then any of the team did on that day.

But anways Good luck to the guy
Bring on the new dawn

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 1353
Joined: 10:49 28 Feb 2016
by MarkMatthews
» 00:37 23 May 2020


Jimmyd wrote:
briangreen wrote: A good player who was not given real opportunities, for me like Harvey and Alex Battle. I reckon he will come back and bite us one day. No one can score 2 goals against a Chelsea team filled with future (now) premier and international standard players and not be up to the level, that's ridiculous thinking.


Neither Harvey or Battle have gone on to prove Argyle wrong (stood next to Harvey's Dad once, he thought the whole world was against them)

I wish Fletcher the best of luck, i like him. My cousin who plays for Tiverton speaks very highly of him


It probably felt like the world was against them, in reality it was the previous two managers and 40% of our fan base.

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 67
Joined: 21:15 11 May 2019
by April 1971
» 02:08 23 May 2020
Lowey Sponsor


[quote="MarkMatthews"

It probably felt like the world was against them, in reality it was the previous two managers and 40% of our fan base.[/quote)

Sorry this is nonsense, both the previous managers gave him a professional contact and Adams played him , both had opportunities to release him, sometimes things just don’t work out or you’re just not good enough, trying to blame someone who has provided the opportunity in first place just doesn’t add up.

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 4351
Joined: 16:47 08 May 2011
by HC Green
» 04:14 23 May 2020


MarkMatthews wrote:
Jimmyd wrote:
briangreen wrote: A good player who was not given real opportunities, for me like Harvey and Alex Battle. I reckon he will come back and bite us one day. No one can score 2 goals against a Chelsea team filled with future (now) premier and international standard players and not be up to the level, that's ridiculous thinking.


Neither Harvey or Battle have gone on to prove Argyle wrong (stood next to Harvey's Dad once, he thought the whole world was against them)

I wish Fletcher the best of luck, i like him. My cousin who plays for Tiverton speaks very highly of him


It probably felt like the world was against them, in reality it was the previous two managers and 40% of our fan base.


So why have they both happily decided to play for Paul Wotton?

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 6861
Joined: 15:49 04 Jan 2005
Location: NEWQUAY
by Quintrell_Green
» 07:19 23 May 2020


I thought one of the responsibilities of their agents was to promote these lads into the highest level of soccer that they were capable of, or comfortable with. If Truro City is thought to be a bit down market perhaps that agent should be seeking opportunities for young Battle and Harvey to get pre-season game trials with teams higher up the footballing pyramid?

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 130
Joined: 21:13 14 Aug 2014
by Southampton Hake
» 07:27 23 May 2020


Hard Cash Green?
PARIS: Plymouth Argyle resolute in Southampton.

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 3481
Joined: 19:21 15 Mar 2007
Location: Plymouth
by Nobby
» 09:00 23 May 2020


MarkMatthews wrote:
Jimmyd wrote:
briangreen wrote: A good player who was not given real opportunities, for me like Harvey and Alex Battle. I reckon he will come back and bite us one day. No one can score 2 goals against a Chelsea team filled with future (now) premier and international standard players and not be up to the level, that's ridiculous thinking.


Neither Harvey or Battle have gone on to prove Argyle wrong (stood next to Harvey's Dad once, he thought the whole world was against them)

I wish Fletcher the best of luck, i like him. My cousin who plays for Tiverton speaks very highly of him


It probably felt like the world was against them, in reality it was the previous two managers and 40% of our fan base.


I’m not sure how you draw this conclusion. Our youth players always have been given great support by most fans. More so than the performances deserve in many cases. I remember Ashley Barnes hit the crossbar once and the fans sung his name for about the next 12 games because of it.

Tyler Harvey got plenty of opportunities under Fletcher. Didn’t score enough. Transitioned into midfield under Sheridan, didn’t look the right fit. By the time Adams came along the writing was on the wall. He was very inconsistent and I don’t think he ever improved much after he broke through. Partly due to John Sheridan, but i think if you’re good enough you’ll force the managers hand.

As for Alex Battle, I saw him play the odd youth game and he never stood out. The same goes for Fletcher who struggled on the occasions I saw him play v Tavistock, and that was SWPL level.

I appreciate that you watch a lot of our youth football and can judge the players better than most. But given the long list of players you have championed over the years have led to limited first team impact, you must surely realise that youth football alone is not a great indicator for potential first team chances?

The harsh reality is stepping from youth football to men’s football is tough. It’s totally different and not all of our youth players are good enough to do it. Some are and will carve out a semi decent career in the lower levels, e.g Luke Young. Some will go on to the top levels as I expect Mike Cooper to do and then others who didn’t look cut out for it, will surprise us all, e.g Isaac Vassell (who I thought was rubbish!) or currently Jephcott, who I thought looked distinctly average as a winger under Adams.

Ultimately if you look at every player who was on Argyle’s youth books over the past 10 years, only a very, very small percentage have gotten anywhere and to be honest I don’t think any (in my immediate recollection) will be making Argyle look back and go “we got that one wrong”.

Re: Alex Fletcher leaving.

User avatar

Posts: 6980
Joined: 19:53 14 Feb 2010
Location: Plymouth/London
by Biggs
» 10:14 23 May 2020
Site Admin, Lowey Sponsor, Dom Sponsor


briangreen wrote: A good player who was not given real opportunities, for me like Harvey and Alex Battle. I reckon he will come back and bite us one day. No one can score 2 goals against a Chelsea team filled with future (now) premier and international standard players and not be up to the level, that's ridiculous thinking.


Some of those Chelsea players won’t make it in pro football, let alone the Argyle lads.
Post a reply
Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Next
64 posts Page 3 of 5
Return to Plymouth Argyle Fans Forum

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Balham_Green, Sean and 459 guests

  • Home
  • Fantasy Football
  • Predictions
  • Club Info
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ

Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group

League Table

Fixtures

News

www.pafc.co.uk/news
Tweets by Pasoti1
twitter.com/pasoti1
Follow @pasoti1

Links

Popular Sites

  • Greens on Screen
  • Official Site
  • Argyle Superstore
  • Match Tickets
  • Argyle Community Trust
  • Home Park Development
  • Argyle Ladies

Fan Sites

  • GOS Daily Diary
  • Green Taverners
  • Argyle Fans' Trust
  • Memories of Argyle
  • Argyle Life

Associations

  • London Branch
  • Cornish Supporters

News & Stats

  • BBC club page
  • News Now
  • Soccerbase
  • Football Ground Guide
  • The team
  • Delete all board cookies
  • All times are UTC

  • Developed by Vertical Plus Ltd | Template: ComBoot by Florian Gareis