Plymouth Argyle

Seip hoping to earn longer deal
Defender Marcel Seip is keen to earn himself a longer contract at Plymouth. The 24-year-old Dutchman joined Argyle from Heerenveen on transfer deadline day last week, and signed a short-term deal at Home Park. \"Of course, I know that in December Plymouth could say 'We don't want you any more', but I don't feel pressure,\" Seip told the Pilgrims' website. \"I'm a tough defender and I think I'm a typical 'English' player - that's why I like English football.\"

Striker Reid pens new Argyle deal
Plymouth striker Reuben Reid has been given a one-year contract extension. The 18-year-old had signed a one-year deal this summer but has been handed an extra 12 months after impressing Argyle manager Ian Holloway. \"He's been in and around the squad ever since he's been here and he's very fortunate to be at a club that needs him so much,\" said Holloway. \"He's a talented boy and needs to learn to harness that. I'm sure he will have a fine future.\"

Larrieu given hospital all-clear
Plymouth Argyle goalkeeper Romain Larrieu has been given the all-clear after a health scare. The 30-year-old Frenchman had been receiving hospital treatment for a condition which had prevented him being considered for first-team selection. Plymouth manager Ian Holloway said: \"He's not going to need any further treatment - that's the best news I've had in a long, long time. \"It's a relief for everyone because it's been horrendous for him.\"

Plymouth 1-1 QPR
Plymouth are still searching for their first home win as boss Ian Holloway faced his old club for the first time since his sacking in February. QPR took an early lead when Dexter Blackstock's right-footed shot beat Plymouth keeper Luke McCormick. Plymouth drew level on the hlaf-hour thanks to Sylvan Ebanks-Blake's curling shot for his first goal of the season In the last 10 minutes Paul Connolly and Paul Wotton wasted two goods opportunities for the home side. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plymouth: McCormick, Connolly, Doumbe, Aljofree, Hodges, Norris, Wotton, Nalis, Buzsaky (Chadwick 74), Hayles, Ebanks-Blake (Reid 76). Subs Not Used: Capaldi, Sawyer, Summerfield. Booked: Aljofree. Goals: Ebanks-Blake 31. QPR: Paul Jones, Rose, Stewart, Rehman, Milanese, Oliseh, Ward, Bircham (Lomas 76), Cook, Nygaard (Gallen 90), Blackstock (Ray Jones 88). Subs Not Used: Cole, Kanyuka. Booked: Bircham, Stewart, Cook. Goals: Blackstock 17. Att: 12,138. Ref: A Marriner (W Midlands).

Buzsaky forgets injury nightmare
Plymouth Argyle midfielder Akos Buzsaky is hoping that his recent injury problems are behind him. The 24-year-old made his first start in more than seven months in the 1-1 draw with QPR at Home Park on Saturday. Buzasky told the Herald: \"Touch wood, it's okay now. I'm fit and I'll just fight to get back my place in the team. \"I started training in the last week of pre-season but you need time to get your fitness. I'm beginning to be match fit now and getting back my form.\"

Plymouth v Cardiff
Plymouth are likely to be unchanged for the home game against Championship leaders Cardiff. Recalled striker Sylvain Ebanks-Blake is likely to partner ever-present Barry Hayles in attack after netting his first Argyle goal against QPR. Skipper Darren Purse will return to the centre of Cardiff's defence after serving a three-match suspension. Arsenal loanee Kerrea Gilbert will be fit to play despite losing three teeth at Preston.

Plymouth 3-3 Cardiff
Cardiff threw away a three-goal lead in spectacular fashion as Plymouth fought back for a draw at Home Park, thanks largely to two Cardiff own-goals. Steve Thompson volleyed Cardiff into an early lead from Michael Chopra's cross. When Chopra struck twice, stealing into the box then converting a cross, the Bluebirds seemed to be home and dry. But Cardiff defender Kevin McNaughton sliced into his own net, Barry Hayles bundled home from close range, before Daren Purse headed a second own-goal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plymouth manager Ian Holloway: \"I was tempted to make the change at half-time. Once Lilian Nalis and Akos Buzsaky came on they changed it for us, they both played their parts. \"We had a bit of luck with the first goal to get us back into it. \"But then the momentum was with us and these lads don't know how to give up. I am very proud of them.\" Cardiff manager Dave Jones: \"Even at 3-2 I thought we would be all right, but we have got a young side, a young defence. \"They learned from Saturday's defeat at Preston and I thought that showed here the way we played for the first 75 minutes because we pulverised Plymouth. \"Now they must learn from this. They have not got experience but I have and that's what I must pass on to them.\" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Plymouth: McCormick, Barness (Buzsaky 56), Doumbe, Aljofree, Hodges, Norris, Wotton (Nalis 56), Summerfield, Capaldi, Ebanks-Blake (Chadwick 84), Hayles. Subs Not Used: Seip, Reid. Booked: Hayles. Goals: McNaughton 69 og, Hayles 74, Purse 88 og. Cardiff: Alexander, Gilbert, Purse, Johnson, McNaughton, Parry (Flood 81), McPhail, Scimeca, Ledley, Chopra, Thompson (Campbell 80). Subs Not Used: Glombard, Kamara, Blake. Booked: McNaughton, Ledley, Chopra, Gilbert, Johnson. Goals: Thompson 8, Chopra 29, 49. Att: 1,655 Ref: S Tanner (Somerset).

Southampton v Plymouth
Southampton's Inigo Idiakez may not be fit after picking up a slight hamstring strain in the win over Crystal Palace. Kenwyne Jones sustained a slight knock on his knee but should recover in time, while Djamel Belmadi could return after shaking off a calf injury. Plymouth will check on the fitness of right-back Paul Connolly, who missed the Cardiff game with a foot injury. Substitutes Lilian Nalis and Akos Buzsaky will be pushing for a place in the first team.

Aljofree fine after blow to head
Plymouth's Hasney Aljofree has been given the all-clear to return to action despite being substituted against Southampton with a head injury. It was initially feared the defender had suffered a serious injury but tests have shown him to be fine. \"He is back with us after being checked out but it was a bit of a worry,\" boss Ian Holloway told the club website. \"He was knocked out on the pitch and there was blood coming from his mouth. That's why so much concern was shown.\"

Holloway in plea for home support
Plymouth manager Ian Holloway hopes the Argyle fans who have stayed away will return to support the club now that they have got their first home win. Only just over 12,000 attended the 3-1 win victory against Norwich at Home Park at the weekend. Holloway told Sir Stanley: \"Hopefully our fans will hear about our winning result on Saturday. \"Then hopefully they will come out and support us because we are trying to play some entertaining football.\"

Coventry v Plymouth
Plymouth defender Hasney Aljofree is fit again after a head injury but his replacement Marcel Seip is expected to retain his place. Argyle hope skipper Paul Wotton (back) will be fit to take his midfield berth while striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake is an injury doubt (muscle strain). Coventry defender David McNamee is out as he serves a one-match ban. Andrew Whing will deputise with his sights set on impressing and securing a more permanent first-team place.

Plymouth loan Clapham to Tiverton
Plymouth keeper Josh Clapham has joined Southern Premier League side Tiverton Town on a one-month loan. The 22-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Pilgrims this summer after impressing a scout while playing for the Plymouth University side. Argyle boss Ian Holloway is keen for Clapham to play regular football, as the youngster is yet to make his debut for Plymouth's first team. But he played in Plymouth's pre-season friendly against Real Madrid.

Hodges nears return for Plymouth
Plymouth's Lee hodges is set to return to action before the end of the month as he recovers from a knee injury. The versatile defender or midfielder, 33, suffered a medial knee ligament injury at Southampton on 16 September. Argyle physio Paul Maxwell told The Plymouth Evening Herald: \"It has been three-and-a-half weeks now and I'm pleased with his progress. \"Hodgie will be with me for another 10 days and then, hopefully, he will be ready to get back into it.\" \"He's not there yet, but he did some gentle kicking yesterday afternoon. \"Hodgie will be with me for another 10 days and then, hopefully, he will be ready to get back into it.\"

Plymouth v Derby
Plymouth are hopeful striker Barry Hayles will have recovered from the groin strain that forced him to miss the 1-0 win at Coventry. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake is close to recovering from a hamstring strain while Paul Wotton is fully over his recent back problem. Striker Jon Stead could make his debut for Derby after joining the club on loan from Sunderland. Keeper Stephen Bywater is a doubt once again with his a thigh strain.

Plymouth 3-1 Derby
Two Paul Wotton penalties and Marcel Seip's header guided 10-man Plymouth to victory and sent them into fifth spot. Wotton's first penalty came in first-half stoppage time after Mohammed Camara fouled Sylvan Ebanks-Blake. Derby immediately equalised through Arturo Lupoli, who beat Luke McCormick with an instinctive finish. Mathias Doumbe was sent off early in the second half but Wotton lashed in a second spot-kick and, with 10 minutes left, Seip headed home from a corner. Wotton's penalty technique is simplicity itself - he hits the ball with extraordinary power down the centre of the goal - and, on the evidence of this game, appears foolproof. Just before Doumbe's sending-off, Grant made a superb double save, first denying David Norris before keeping out Ebanks-Blake's follow-up. Derby were unhappy over the second penalty award after Barry Hayles tumbled when he was challenged by Michael Johnson. Doumbe's red card also appeared harsh as he looked to win the ball in tackling Morten Bisgaard. # Plymouth manager Ian Holloway: \"It was a battle out there. It wasn't pretty, it wasn't the best but we have got great team spirit and they showed great spirit. \"There were some strange decisions out there but we got on with it. \"Maybe more people will take a bit of notice about us now because we are not one of the fashionable clubs.\" # Derby manager Billy Davies: \"Two decisions cost us dearly. We felt Jon Stead was impeded leading up to their first penalty. \"The one that really hurt us was the second penalty. We don't think it was a penalty and it knocked the stuffing out of us. \"Decisions like that cost you - and after that we looked nervous.\" Plymouth: McCormick, Connolly, Doumbe, Seip, Capaldi, Norris, Nalis, Wotton, Buzsaky (Samba 77), Hayles, Ebanks-Blake (Aljofree 51), Aljofree (Summerfield 73). Subs Not Used: Larrieu, Djordjic. Sent Off: Doumbe (49). Booked: Hayles, Doumbe, Buzsaky, Capaldi. Goals: Wotton 45 pen, 63 pen, Seip 79. Derby: Grant, Edworthy, Moore (Leacock 56), Michael Johnson, Camara, Bisgaard (Smith 68), Bolder, Oakley (Seth Johnson 77), Lupoli, Howard, Stead. Subs Not Used: Bywater, Jackson. Booked: Moore, Michael Johnson. Goals: Lupoli 45. Att: 13,622. Ref: P Taylor (Hertfordshire).

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