Exeter friendly next week?

Argyle hope to arrange a friendly next week to give Lowry some play time

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JAMIE Lowry is ready to play his first game since his pre-season injury.
The former Chesterfield midfielder, signed in the summer, was among Argyle’s unused substitutes in their 4-1 win at Barnet on Saturday.

He has not played in a match since damaging ankle ligaments at Truro in July, but that could change this week

“We were going to try to bring him on to get a few minutes,” said manager Carl Fletcher.

“We didn’t, but hopefully we’ll have a friendly next week where he can get some minutes in.

“We’re trying to get Exeter, but, if we don’t, we’ll have an in-house match with the youth team, and so forth.”

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And so forth....?

Erm, ya know.

I do.

So forth.

It should have read "fourth". He was predicting our league position at the end of the season.

knecht wrote:

It should have read "fourth". He was predicting our league position at the end of the season.

what fourth from bottom

Sandford_Grecian wrote:

knecht wrote:

It should have read "fourth". He was predicting our league position at the end of the season.

what fourth from bottom

Sharp should be your middle name.

knecht wrote:

Sandford_Grecian wrote:

knecht wrote:

It should have read "fourth". He was predicting our league position at the end of the season.

what fourth from bottom

Sharp should be your middle name.

But... Sharp is my middle name...

How percipient were your parents!!!!

knecht wrote:

How percipient were your parents!!!!

Who, the Sharps as they were known? I owe everything to my parents, long live ma & pa

Looking at the thread title, can you be friendly with Exeter?

Why would Exeter have a friendly designed to help out one of their rivals ?
Of course, I remember very well what happened to BWP when he tried out his injury in an Exeter friendly.
I wonder if Matchstick man is going to get near fitness, maybe play a game or two, and then straight back on the treatment table. I hope not for his sake, it's about time he got his career back on track.

pepsipete wrote:

Looking at the thread title, can you be friendly with Exeter?

why not I am friends with you

Tgwu wrote:

pepsipete wrote:

Looking at the thread title, can you be friendly with Exeter?

why not I am friends with you

and I have been to Exeter/Torquay games when they were not playing Argyle

pepsipete wrote:

Tgwu wrote:

pepsipete wrote:

Looking at the thread title, can you be friendly with Exeter?

why not I am friends with you

and I have been to Exeter/Torquay games when they were not playing Argyle

My father (rest his soul) would never go to St James Park after a bad experience with the police many many years ago.
have not been back since.

Penzance wrote:

Why would Exeter have a friendly designed to help out one of their rivals ?
Of course, I remember very well what happened to BWP when he tried out his injury in an Exeter friendly.
I wonder if Matchstick man is going to get near fitness, maybe play a game or two, and then straight back on the treatment table. I hope not for his sake, it's about time he got his career back on track.

One would assume that their reserve team league is as similarly gash to ours.

Dya remember when we used to send our kids out on loan to them. It wasn't long ago that Sawyer was their best player (ever).

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JAMIE Lowry made his comeback from injury in a specially arranged practice game at Home Park on Tuesday.Jamie played for an hour in central midfield as the Pilgrims took on Devon Expressway rivals Exeter city.

The 26-year-old Cornishman had not played since July, when he damaged ankle ligaments in a pre-season friendly at Truro after coming to Home Park from Chesterfield.

The Argyle starting XI included Nick Chadwick and Joe Lennox, who had been substitutes in the first-team game at Barnet the previous Saturday, as well as Curtis Nelson and Jamie Richards, who have also played for the senior side this season.

A lively game saw Argyle come back from a 2-0 half-time deficit to draw 2-2.

The Pilgrims' first goal came from the head of substitute Tyler Harvey, before Nelson equalised with 15 minutes to play.

Coach Kevin Nancekivell, who took charge of the Pilgrims, was delighted with Jamie's showing after three months on the sidelines.

"He's not there yet, but it's great to see him back on the pitch," said Nance.

"He's been training with us for a couple of weeks and this was the next step.

"It was a good hour. I thought he did very well, and got stronger as the game went on."

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JAMIE Lowry made his comeback from injury in a specially arranged practice game at Home Park on Tuesday.Jamie played for an hour in central midfield as the Pilgrims took on Devon Expressway rivals Exeter city.

The 26-year-old Cornishman had not played since July, when he damaged ankle ligaments in a pre-season friendly at Truro after coming to Home Park from Chesterfield.

The Argyle starting XI included Nick Chadwick and Joe Lennox, who had been substitutes in the first-team game at Barnet the previous Saturday, as well as Curtis Nelson and Jamie Richards, who have also played for the senior side this season.

A lively game saw Argyle come back from a 2-0 half-time deficit to draw 2-2.

The Pilgrims' first goal came from the head of substitute Tyler Harvey, before Nelson equalised with 15 minutes to play.

Coach Kevin Nancekivell, who took charge of the Pilgrims, was delighted with Jamie's showing after three months on the sidelines.

"He's not there yet, but it's great to see him back on the pitch," said Nance.

"He's been training with us for a couple of weeks and this was the next step.

"It was a good hour. I thought he did very well, and got stronger as the game went on."

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More good news. I'd like Lowry to do well for us being a Cornish lad.

He's been labelled as injury-prone, but this injury was the result of a bad challenge and wouldn't have had anything to do with previous injuries.

Mock Cuncher wrote:

Penzance wrote:

Why would Exeter have a friendly designed to help out one of their rivals ?
Of course, I remember very well what happened to BWP when he tried out his injury in an Exeter friendly.
I wonder if Matchstick man is going to get near fitness, maybe play a game or two, and then straight back on the treatment table. I hope not for his sake, it's about time he got his career back on track.

One would assume that their reserve team league is as similarly gash to ours.

Dya remember when we used to send our kids out on loan to them. It wasn't long ago that Sawyer was their best player (ever).

Noone was given the keys to the cathedral, and prayers were offered for himt to turn red. Unfortunately for them, he turned blue instead.

Greenjock wrote:

Tgwu wrote:

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JAMIE Lowry made his comeback from injury in a specially arranged practice game at Home Park on Tuesday.Jamie played for an hour in central midfield as the Pilgrims took on Devon Expressway rivals Exeter city.

The 26-year-old Cornishman had not played since July, when he damaged ankle ligaments in a pre-season friendly at Truro after coming to Home Park from Chesterfield.

The Argyle starting XI included Nick Chadwick and Joe Lennox, who had been substitutes in the first-team game at Barnet the previous Saturday, as well as Curtis Nelson and Jamie Richards, who have also played for the senior side this season.

A lively game saw Argyle come back from a 2-0 half-time deficit to draw 2-2.

The Pilgrims' first goal came from the head of substitute Tyler Harvey, before Nelson equalised with 15 minutes to play.

Coach Kevin Nancekivell, who took charge of the Pilgrims, was delighted with Jamie's showing after three months on the sidelines.

"He's not there yet, but it's great to see him back on the pitch," said Nance.

"He's been training with us for a couple of weeks and this was the next step.

"It was a good hour. I thought he did very well, and got stronger as the game went on."

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More good news. I'd like Lowry to do well for us being a Cornish lad.

He's been labelled as injury-prone, but this injury was the result of a bad challenge and wouldn't have had anything to do with previous injuries.

lets just pray he isnt cornish through and through with the extra digits on each hand and foot

Angry of Mayfair wrote:

Greenjock wrote:

Tgwu wrote:

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JAMIE Lowry made his comeback from injury in a specially arranged practice game at Home Park on Tuesday.Jamie played for an hour in central midfield as the Pilgrims took on Devon Expressway rivals Exeter city.

The 26-year-old Cornishman had not played since July, when he damaged ankle ligaments in a pre-season friendly at Truro after coming to Home Park from Chesterfield.

The Argyle starting XI included Nick Chadwick and Joe Lennox, who had been substitutes in the first-team game at Barnet the previous Saturday, as well as Curtis Nelson and Jamie Richards, who have also played for the senior side this season.

A lively game saw Argyle come back from a 2-0 half-time deficit to draw 2-2.

The Pilgrims' first goal came from the head of substitute Tyler Harvey, before Nelson equalised with 15 minutes to play.

Coach Kevin Nancekivell, who took charge of the Pilgrims, was delighted with Jamie's showing after three months on the sidelines.

"He's not there yet, but it's great to see him back on the pitch," said Nance.

"He's been training with us for a couple of weeks and this was the next step.

"It was a good hour. I thought he did very well, and got stronger as the game went on."

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More good news. I'd like Lowry to do well for us being a Cornish lad.

He's been labelled as injury-prone, but this injury was the result of a bad challenge and wouldn't have had anything to do with previous injuries.

lets just pray he isnt cornish through and through with the extra digits on each hand and foot

His sister says he bought her a lovely present for Mothers Day

Greenjock wrote:

Tgwu wrote:

The match took place today finish 2 2


60 Minute Man


JAMIE Lowry made his comeback from injury in a specially arranged practice game at Home Park on Tuesday.Jamie played for an hour in central midfield as the Pilgrims took on Devon Expressway rivals Exeter city.

The 26-year-old Cornishman had not played since July, when he damaged ankle ligaments in a pre-season friendly at Truro after coming to Home Park from Chesterfield.

The Argyle starting XI included Nick Chadwick and Joe Lennox, who had been substitutes in the first-team game at Barnet the previous Saturday, as well as Curtis Nelson and Jamie Richards, who have also played for the senior side this season.

A lively game saw Argyle come back from a 2-0 half-time deficit to draw 2-2.

The Pilgrims' first goal came from the head of substitute Tyler Harvey, before Nelson equalised with 15 minutes to play.

Coach Kevin Nancekivell, who took charge of the Pilgrims, was delighted with Jamie's showing after three months on the sidelines.

"He's not there yet, but it's great to see him back on the pitch," said Nance.

"He's been training with us for a couple of weeks and this was the next step.

"It was a good hour. I thought he did very well, and got stronger as the game went on."

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More good news. I'd like Lowry to do well for us being a Cornish lad.

Are all these players Cornish Jamie Lowry, Luke Young, Jamie Richards, Jared Sims and Jordan Copp

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PLYMOUTH Argyle midfielder Jamie Lowry has taken another step closer to full fitness after recovering from a long-term ankle injury.

Lowry played for nearly an hour of a specially arranged practice game for him against Exeter City at Home Park yesterday afternoon.

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It was his first run-out in 12 weeks, since suffering his injury in a pre-season friendly away to Truro City in July.

Argyle trailed 2-0 to Exeter when Lowry was replaced by first-year professional Jared Sims in the 59th minute.

However, the home side battled back to draw 2-2 after goals from apprentice striker Tyler Harvey and centre-back Curtis Nelson.

Argyle first team coach Kevin Nancekivell thought Lowry, who was signed as a free agent in the summer after leaving Chesterfield, put in a good shift against Exeter.

Nancekivell told Herald Sport: "Jamie is not there yet, but it was a great 60 minutes for him.

"He has been training with us now for a couple of weeks and this is just part of his development to get back to full fitness.

"It's going to be another couple of weeks before we see the real Jamie Lowry, but it's just nice to have him on the pitch because he was a big signing for us.

"We were delighted to get him and then the Truro game hit us hard with his injury.

"I'm delighted for Jamie because he has worked really hard. People don't see what he does with the physio, Paul Atkinson.

"When everyone else is playing and training, Jamie is away on his own working.

"He has worked really hard to get back to this stage and, hopefully, now we can take it up another notch and get him closer to a first team shirt."

Nancekivell added: "The game was there to get Jamie some minutes – purely for that reason – and I thought his performance was fine.

"He got better as the game went on, and for someone who has been out for three months he did terrific."

With Argyle no longer competing in a reserve team league, getting games for players who are not in the first team or returning from injury is not always easy.

So the fixture against Exeter was a useful exercise not only for Lowry but for several members of the Pilgrims' squad.

Nancekivell said: "We need more games like this, without a shadow of a doubt, not just for Jamie but for our first-year pros and everybody.

"It's an important part of the club that we have these development games and we are grateful to Exeter for coming down and playing us."

Argyle's starting line-up included four players who have featured for the first team this season – Nelson, his centre-back partner Jamie Richards, winger Joe Lennox and striker Nick Chadwick.

It was also a chance for young professionals such as goalkeeper Ollie Chenoweth, midfielder Jordan Copp and winger Jed Harper-Penman to get some match practice.

Nancekivell was in the dug-out for Argyle while manager Carl Fletcher and assistant boss Romain Larrieu watched from the stand.

Exeter took a 2-0 lead inside the opening half-an-hour and it was not until the 72nd minute that Argyle reduced the deficit.

Two of the Pilgrims' apprentices linked up as a cross from midfielder Jordan Berry was firmly headed past Exeter 'keeper Artur Krysiak.

The equaliser came four minutes later when City failed to clear their lines following a free-kick and Nelson slammed the ball into the net off the underside of the crossbar.

Argyle's team also included 16-year-old left-back Ben Purrington and right-back Colin Watson, 17, who both earned praise from Nancekivell.

He said: "I thought the two young full-backs were terrific."

Argyle and Exeter will renew their rivalry at Home Park next Wednesday (October 24) in a FA Youth Cup first round tie (7pm).

Argyle: Ollie Chenoweth; Colin Watson, Curtis Nelson, Jamie Richards, Ben Purrington; Joe Lennox (James Bradley 65 mins), Jamie Lowry (Jared Sims 59 mins), Jordan Berry (River Allen 72 mins), Jed Harper-Penman; Jordan Copp; Nick Chadwick (Tyler Harvey 62 mins). Substitute (not used): Christian Walton (gk).


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PLYMOUTH Argyle midfielder Jamie Lowry has taken another step closer to full fitness after recovering from a long-term ankle injury.

Lowry played for nearly an hour of a specially arranged practice game for him against Exeter City at Home Park yesterday afternoon.

​

It was his first run-out in 12 weeks, since suffering his injury in a pre-season friendly away to Truro City in July.

Argyle trailed 2-0 to Exeter when Lowry was replaced by first-year professional Jared Sims in the 59th minute.

However, the home side battled back to draw 2-2 after goals from apprentice striker Tyler Harvey and centre-back Curtis Nelson.

Argyle first team coach Kevin Nancekivell thought Lowry, who was signed as a free agent in the summer after leaving Chesterfield, put in a good shift against Exeter.

Nancekivell told Herald Sport: "Jamie is not there yet, but it was a great 60 minutes for him.

"He has been training with us now for a couple of weeks and this is just part of his development to get back to full fitness.

"It's going to be another couple of weeks before we see the real Jamie Lowry, but it's just nice to have him on the pitch because he was a big signing for us.

"We were delighted to get him and then the Truro game hit us hard with his injury.

"I'm delighted for Jamie because he has worked really hard. People don't see what he does with the physio, Paul Atkinson.

"When everyone else is playing and training, Jamie is away on his own working.

"He has worked really hard to get back to this stage and, hopefully, now we can take it up another notch and get him closer to a first team shirt."

Nancekivell added: "The game was there to get Jamie some minutes – purely for that reason – and I thought his performance was fine.

"He got better as the game went on, and for someone who has been out for three months he did terrific."

With Argyle no longer competing in a reserve team league, getting games for players who are not in the first team or returning from injury is not always easy.

So the fixture against Exeter was a useful exercise not only for Lowry but for several members of the Pilgrims' squad.

Nancekivell said: "We need more games like this, without a shadow of a doubt, not just for Jamie but for our first-year pros and everybody.

"It's an important part of the club that we have these development games and we are grateful to Exeter for coming down and playing us."

Argyle's starting line-up included four players who have featured for the first team this season – Nelson, his centre-back partner Jamie Richards, winger Joe Lennox and striker Nick Chadwick.

It was also a chance for young professionals such as goalkeeper Ollie Chenoweth, midfielder Jordan Copp and winger Jed Harper-Penman to get some match practice.

Nancekivell was in the dug-out for Argyle while manager Carl Fletcher and assistant boss Romain Larrieu watched from the stand.

Exeter took a 2-0 lead inside the opening half-an-hour and it was not until the 72nd minute that Argyle reduced the deficit.

Two of the Pilgrims' apprentices linked up as a cross from midfielder Jordan Berry was firmly headed past Exeter 'keeper Artur Krysiak.

The equaliser came four minutes later when City failed to clear their lines following a free-kick and Nelson slammed the ball into the net off the underside of the crossbar.

Argyle's team also included 16-year-old left-back Ben Purrington and right-back Colin Watson, 17, who both earned praise from Nancekivell.

He said: "I thought the two young full-backs were terrific."

Argyle and Exeter will renew their rivalry at Home Park next Wednesday (October 24) in a FA Youth Cup first round tie (7pm).

Argyle: Ollie Chenoweth; Colin Watson, Curtis Nelson, Jamie Richards, Ben Purrington; Joe Lennox (James Bradley 65 mins), Jamie Lowry (Jared Sims 59 mins), Jordan Berry (River Allen 72 mins), Jed Harper-Penman; Jordan Copp; Nick Chadwick (Tyler Harvey 62 mins). Substitute (not used): Christian Walton (gk).


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Of course players coming back from injury need game time, and so do the fringe players. It's crazy that we don't have a reserve team.

If you look at that line-up including the subs, there are 10 players who could reasonably expect to be in the first team squad during the season and they need games to keep them sharp and fit enough to play when required.

Arranging ad hoc games seems so hit and miss.