John Sheridan still looking to add to Plymouth Argyle squad
JOHN SHERIDAN believes Plymouth Argyle are better now than when he took over as manager almost five weeks ago.
Sheridan has brought six new signings to Home Park – four on loan and two free agents – since his appointment on January 6.
The relegation-threatened Pilgrims have played three matches since then, which have all been played at Home Park, and have picked up one win and two draws.
Sheridan admitted he had not been pleased with the team's performances, but pointed to the fact they were unbeaten. Prior to his arrival, they had lost three successive times.
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The Pilgrims' boss also revealed he wanted to make one addition to his squad, most likely to be a midfielder.
As of yesterday, Football League clubs can make 'emergency loan' signings outside of the transfer window.
Sheridan has had to work hard to add so many new recruits to his squad in such a short period of time, especially considering Argyle's limited finances and lowly position in the League Two table.
He said: "I think it has improved us because we are unbeaten in three games.
"It is hard when you bring in so many new players. It's not ideally what I would really like to do, but I think it's something I had to do, to give everyone a lift. We have got a short period of time to try to get a few wins.
"I wish it was pre-season so we had six or seven weeks to work with them because they are all new to each other.
"They all get on with each other and are a good group. Training has always been spot on. We are working very hard, but I would just like to take it into the games a little bit more."
Sheridan started his tenure as Argyle manager with a 2-1 victory over Morecambe on January 12.
They have drawn 0-0 in their last two games, against Accrington Stanley and then Dagenham and Redbridge.
Sheridan said: "I don't think we have played well in any of the three games but we are unbeaten, so when we do play well I'm expecting we will get one or two wins."
Argyle have been linked with having an interest in out-of-favour Swindon Town midfielder Lee Cox and Sheridan has not denied that.
Clubs can include up to five loan signings in their matchday squads of 18 and the Pilgrims have four at the moment – Ronan Murray, Gozie Ugwu, Reuben Reid and Jason Banton.
So there is scope for Sheridan to make one more addition.
When asked about the speculation linking Cox to Argyle, Sheridan said: "I think it's important I bring someone in.
"There are plenty of players available and names will get thrown about. We will just bring someone in who hopefully will strengthen us as a team and as a squad."
Cox, 22, spent the first five months of this season on loan to Oxford United, making 17 starts and two substitute appearances in all competitions.
He signed for Swindon from Scottish Premier League club Inverness Caledonian Thistle at the end of January 2012.
Cox played seven times for the Robins last term, but was not even given a squad number for this season.
Argyle's fight for Football League survival continues tomorrow when they play 21st-placed Aldershot Town at the Recreation Ground (3pm).
The Pilgrims are one position and a point behind the Shots but have played one match fewer than them. So victory tomorrow would be a big boost for either team.
Argyle have the worst away record in League Two, picking up only 11 points from two wins and five draws in 14 games.
However, only bottom-of-the-table AFC Wimbledon have a poorer record at home than Aldershot, who have lost eight and won only three out of 14.
Sheridan said: "It's my first away game and I'm hoping we go and be a bit more relaxed, and have the confidence to pass the ball around a little bit better.
"We know it's going to be a tough game. Aldershot are the home side and they will see a good opportunity of getting three points. Hopefully, we will go and get an away win, which has been very rare.
"I have seen them (Aldershot) a couple of times and they are a decent side," continued Sheridan.
"I think they are in a false position because they have got some good players but the table doesn't lie. They are down there for a reason."
Aldershot put up a brave fight before losing 2-1 away to Championship club Middlesbrough in the FA Cup fourth round on January 26 before drawing 0-0 at Exeter City in League Two last weekend.
Sheridan said: "They are fighting for the cause but we will go there and we know we have got to try to win the game."
6 Comments
by plymgeorge1
Friday, February 08 2013, 1:15PM
“JS certainly talks a good game, but with this article he is joking, Isnt he ?”
by bennytheboy1
Friday, February 08 2013, 12:27PM
“@trex laddie,see your active today, no school ? never mind it gives us a smile at lunchtime,can see your destined for a long benificial future carreer.
But please post some sensible material at times, I know you can do it if you sit calmly for a while a day or two should do it.”
by trex1_
Friday, February 08 2013, 12:02PM
“Surprise surprise Cox has signed. Lets hope he is better then the other Cox at PAFC at the moment, Chadwick and Feeney!!”
by queenie1923
Friday, February 08 2013, 8:08AM
“i agree with mandylifeboat,but as they say football is a funny ole game , what managers ask for and get are two different things, they blame the managers for the abysmal run that clubs go through , so the next best thing is for the manager to go , so why sack the manager ????? lets start by releasing the players because they arent doing there job , he might be the manager but he sends the players out on to the park to play the game, if players dont want to be at the club to help us get out of the mire then let them go , yes mr sheridan has brought in 4 decent players , but hey have to gel and be able to read each others game, yes i agree we do need srikers and decent midfielders, that wll all come eventually but at the moment sherri can only what he can do with the recources that hes been given ? , nothing no money to spend we must be the laughing stock of devon , we need an investment in to the club , quick as possible , because mr brent isnt that man , he asnt got any idea of running a football club , and isnt prepaired to let us have a purse to spend... all that he is intersted in his his expansion of buildings that he wants to build in plymouth, err i think that the granstand comes first dont you but this isnt all down to him we have the rest of the board to thank for our position within the football league , no decent team and not a decent manager say no more, weve just got back ten years , to before sturrock took over , instead of going forward .... sort it out mr brent”
by MandyLifeboat
Friday, February 08 2013, 5:55AM
“Well, Mr Sheridan IF from the report there as so many players around and IF it that important that you bring someone in PLEASE can you get a striker who knows where the net is.
Whether he costs £1 or £1M I am not that bothered but please get someone who can score and use the wingers we have to feed the strikers.
There are now no dress rehearsals and EVERY game from now on is a cup final which is a must win. WIthout knowledge of where the goals will come from and without the opportunity of getting a decent striker we really are going to be slipping into obscurity faster than even you can blink.
Save our club JS - that is what you are paid for - to pick a team capable of defeating the opposition. We need goals to make points and points to ensure survival. Lets start with 3 of them on Saturday shall we. I sincerely hope so.
Mandy Lifeboat xx”
by MandyLifeboat
Friday, February 08 2013, 5:55AM
“Well, Mr Sheridan IF from the report there as so many players around and IF it that important that you bring someone in PLEASE can you get a striker who knows where the net is.
Whether he costs £1 or £1M I am not that bothered but please get someone who can score and use the wingers we have to feed the strikers.
There are now no dress rehearsals and EVERY game from now on is a cup final which is a must win. WIthout knowledge of where the goals will come from and without the opportunity of getting a decent striker we really are going to be slipping into obscurity faster than even you can blink.
Save our club JS - that is what you are paid for - to pick a team capable of defeating the opposition. We need goals to make points and points to ensure survival. Lets start with 3 of them on Saturday shall we. I sincerely hope so.
Mandy Lifeboat xx”