I'd take them both in a shot.
Fantastic futures ahead of them, unfortunately the Twitter boys seemed to have taken against Alfie.
Fantastic futures ahead of them, unfortunately the Twitter boys seemed to have taken against Alfie.
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Phillips and Devine
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Phillips yes (just), Devine no.
I think we can do better in terms of utilising our limited wage budget.
Just haven’t seen enough from Devine to be convinced. Phillips is a class player but still very raw and struggles against tricky attackers.
I think we can do better in terms of utilising our limited wage budget.
Just haven’t seen enough from Devine to be convinced. Phillips is a class player but still very raw and struggles against tricky attackers.
I think we need to go to a back 4 next season, so on that basis it’s a no for Phillips because I don’t think he’s up to being one of two centre backs.
Devine showed his quality today when he was finally played in his best position. As part of a midfield 3 I think he will be even better. Spurs rate him highly. I would take him back.
Devine showed his quality today when he was finally played in his best position. As part of a midfield 3 I think he will be even better. Spurs rate him highly. I would take him back.
Neil Dewsnip has confirmed in the press conference after today's match that we're already in talks with Spurs about signing them for next season on another loan.
For some sections of the fan base they are both tainted by their association with Foster. They have huge potential though and are still very young. I think they can both make big contributions as part of a championship squad so would happily have them back. The fact Devine was picked ahead of both Houghton and Forshaw today says a lot too.
I thought Devine was excellent today, linked up the play in a way we’ve been missing for months. His best performance for us by a mile imo.
both of these chaps played excellent today.
Don’t forget Phillips is just 18.
He will just get better and better.
If he can’t get in our team next year then we will have some defence!
Phillips yes, there's a real player there.
Devine, no. Build of a child and lacks the necessary ability to make up for it.
Devine, no. Build of a child and lacks the necessary ability to make up for it.
I would take both depending on these rumours about spurs contract demands. They are obviously talented. But not to build a team around necessarily, be part of a competitive squad.
Where people have claimed they are not good enough or up to it, I would say it needs to be remembered the circumstances they have been playing in since January.... With a settled squad, manager and playing style I believe they would be very good additions for us next season.
I would add darko into that and even try to sign him if possible, his personality seemed to fit argyle really well and I do wonder if we would be a good fit for him also.
Where people have claimed they are not good enough or up to it, I would say it needs to be remembered the circumstances they have been playing in since January.... With a settled squad, manager and playing style I believe they would be very good additions for us next season.
I would add darko into that and even try to sign him if possible, his personality seemed to fit argyle really well and I do wonder if we would be a good fit for him also.
I'd take them both, I think Phillips has been excellent at times a few mistakes but none of our team are innocent of that. Devine has taken a while to get up to speed but looked really good today, I seem to remember a few were as critical of Cundle when he first got here, and now we bemoan his leaving. For youngsters Championship football is a steep learning curve I think especially for a team since Christmas that has been lacking time in possession.
I thought Devine was very tidy in possession today - perhaps being played in his best position. I’d certainly give him another go.
Phillips is very promising for his age but understandably has the odd ricket in him. Again, I’d have him back - noticeably the first to congratulate Edwards for the goal today so clearly cares as well.
Phillips is very promising for his age but understandably has the odd ricket in him. Again, I’d have him back - noticeably the first to congratulate Edwards for the goal today so clearly cares as well.
Whilst not getting the final pass to qualify as an assist, Devine has been instrumental in most of our goals lately. His pass to Sorinola who crossed for Morgan’s last goal is one example. He had a slowish start and was out of favour just when he was starting to make an impact. Given a whole season I’m sure he’ll be a good player.
Devine had a very good game today best I've seen him play, very underrated by some Argyle fans .
