Plymouth Argyle vs Southend - Match Preview

Paul Sturrock returns to one of his former clubs today as he takes charge of his Southend squad, who have made a great start of the Npower league 2 campaign.  Paul Sturrock known as ‘Luggy’ has managed the Pilgrims twice in his career the first stint in Plymouth coming in 2000 to 2004 and the second running from 2007 to 2009.  Wherever Sturrock has travelled former Pilgrims follow, two former Argyle players are sent to make a return to Home Park come this afternoon when they line-up against the greens; they are Chris Barker and Plymouth born midfielder Ryan Leonard.  Present Argyle Manager Carl Fletcher was signed by ‘Luggy’ around four years ago when he moved from the Croydon area to the South-West where he was playing his football for Crystal Palace. 

Fletcher has declared players Rhys Griffiths, Rene Gilmartin, Nick Chadwick and Onismor Bhasera fit as they all trained during the week. These players all sat out of the win against Morecambe at the Globe Arena, whilst Onismor Bhasera travelled with the squad but did not take any part in the game.  Paul Wotton and Jamie Lowry still remain unavailable for the game against Southend due to groin and ankle ligament injuries.

 Ross Jenkins will be looking to make his home debut after putting in an impressive away display last week with a goal coming from 25yards.

Get behind the Greens and enjoy the game.  GREEN ARMY.