Loan Watch 2023-4

Obviously we don't see the whole thing, but what's he done to get a red there?
Failed to defend himself at all times, perhaps?

 

Headbutted the other bloke's fist, apparently

 

Alejo Veliz was an 84th minute sub for Sevilla's 3-0 win over Granada
Djed Spence played 90 minutes in Genoa's 3-3 draw with Milan
Tanguy Ndombele was an unused sub for Galatasaray's 6-1 win over Sivasspor
Ivan Perisic was a halftime sub in Hajduk Split's 1-0 loss to Varazdin

So for those keeping track, Djed Spence has now played more minutes in half a season at Genoa than Nom Belly has all season for Galatasaray...

 

Troy Parrott played 90 minutes in Excelsior's 3-0 loss to NEC Nijmegen
Matthew Craig played 84 minutes in Doncaster's 2-0 win over Crewe, getting the assist for the opener

 

Ashley Phillips and Alfie Devine feature in the latest training video for our first team.

 

May as well copy/paste what has been said by Plymouth fans

This lad also can devide opinions however I personally think he's brilliant! I believe he is only 18 and he really came into his own the more the season progressed and I personally was glad when he was on the squad list.

Again I think the defensive style that Ian Foster brought in actually harmed him. Watching him however was brilliant, Phillips is so fast and comfortable with the ball at his feet at his age which is refreshing, not only that but pair him with his aerial ability and he is the full package.

The only real downside I would pick from him is that he really struggles to lead (Which is obvious as he is 18 and still learning), and I think we truly learnt that when Dan Scarr came back in the team as Phillips looks so much more comfortable.

Overall I think Phillips would be welcomed back here for a second season with open arms and could potentially be a smart move if Spurs don't plan to start him. On the opposite side of Devine I think the scrappy fights Plymouth often found themselves in are a great learning opportunity for him.

I hope we have done your boys proud while they were on loan here and even though the loans may not have played out like dreamland both the boys are equally as important to us and our survival in the championship. So far that, Thank you!​

 

Feel like Phillips had the best experience there. Played plenty of games. He’s clearly raw but the experience will have done him good, in a real fight for survival. That’s high stakes for an 18yr old.

Devine appears to have had much more of a mixed bag. At Vale, in the first half of the season where he was really successful, he played mostly deeper in midfield, and I think when he came to Argyle he played further forward mostly, which a lot of fans were saying seemed more unnatural for him. Obviously a step up from Vale too in terms of level. Last 2 games I believe he played deeper again and by all accounts looked more effective.

But a good loan, or loans for Alfie Devine, all told. Not easy dealing with pressure at that level and Plymouth had a very disrupted season in terms of management. But it should stand them both in good stead.

 

Matthew Craig played 101 minutes in Doncaster 2-0 loss to Crewe, which saw Doncaster ultimately lose 4-3 on penalties

Our loanees are 0-2 in playoff semis, which is music to Joe Rodon's ears

 

Sergio Reguilon played 90 minutes in Brentford's 2-1 win over Bournemouth
Alejo Veliz was an unused sub for Sevilla 's 3-2 loss to Villarreal

 

Djed Spence was a halftime sub for Genoa's 2-1 win over Sassuolo
Troy Parrott was subbed off in stoppage time for Excelsior's 4-0 win over Heracles, having scored the first two goals
Tanguy Ndombele was an unused sub for Galatasaray's 3-2 win over Fatih Karagumruk
Ivan Perisic played 62 minutes in Hajduk Split's 1-1 draw with NK Istra, scoring the equaliser
Joe Rodon played 90 minutes in Leeds' 0-0 draw with Norwich

 

And what an equaliser it was. Cracking strike.

 

That Istra defender's dive as it goes in is something to behold

 

I'm calling it here...Troy Parrott will be added to the first team squad for next season.

 

Alejo Veliz was an unused sub for for Sevilla's 1-0 loss to Cadiz

 

Joe Rodon played 90 minutes in Leeds' 4-0 win over Norwich, breaking the playoff semi curse

 

Sergio Reguilon played 74 minutes in Brentford's 4-2 loss to Newcastle
Alejo Veliz was a stoppage time sub for Sevilla's 2-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao
Djed Spence played 90 minutes in Genoa's 1-0 loss to Roma
Troy Parrott played 82 minutes in Excelsior's 4-0 loss to Feyenoord, so the relegation playoff is calling
Tanguy Ndombele wasn't in the squad for Galatasaray's 1-0 loss to Fenerbahce
Ivan Perisic played 71 minutes in Hajduk Split's 2-1 win over Gorica

 

Troy Parrott played 90 minutes in Excelsior's 2-1 relegation playoff semi final first leg win over Den Haag, getting the assist for the first goal

You get the feeling I might be taking the piss with that description...

 

Djed Spence was a 63rd minute sub in Genoa's 2-0 win over Bologna

 

Troy Parrott - played 78 minutes in Excelsior's 7-1 relegation playoff semi final second leg win over Den Haag, scoring a first half hat trick - and then the game got suspended for ages after Den Haag fans threw fireworks on the pitch in the 40th minute, because of course
Ivan Perisic missed Hajduk Split's 5-2 win over Lokomotiva

 

Bergvall with a couple for Djurgardens. This is the opener: