Barnes completes switch to Torquay
ARGYLE striker Ashley Barnes has joined Devon rivals Torquay United on loan until the end of the season.
The 20-year-old had made three starts for the Pilgrims this season and has appeared four times as substitute.
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Barnes has scored once for the club this season, tapping in from close range in the Pilgrims’ 4-1 victory over Reading in December.
Head Coach Paul Mariner was delighted that Barnes was able to continue his development at such a key stage of his career.
He said: “He needs to get in the battle-zone. It might be best for his career. He’s got a lot of attributes that you want.
“He is mobile and aggressive, but, like all young players, he needs to work on his awareness and his first touch – you could say that about every player walking.
“He is at a stage where it is probably a good idea for him to go out and hopefully be a star down there.
“He’s played in our first team and scored this season, so he’s coming along.”
9 Comments
by andy, eggbuckland
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 10:11PM
“Plymouth have lost more league matches (17) and scored fewer goals (23) than any other team in the division. NO CHANCE OF STAYING UP,FACT.”
by Gra, north Plym
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 8:45PM
“Good to hear Gray has resigned from Man utd.”
by Big Si, plymouth
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 8:05PM
“Another youngster "released" , but we have got the best strike force in the country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
by Darren, Torbay
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 7:12PM
“Wasn't WSM! Was Paulton Rovers infact ;) u got served....wrong”
by bobbert, Plymouth
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 7:02PM
“Hey ash, looks like you just got served!”
by The Doctor, Mutley
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 6:47PM
“Ash - I think you'll find it was Paulton Rovers not WSM that he was signed from. Get it correct if you're going to comment...;-)”
by ash, plymouth
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 6:27PM
“andy??? come up through the ranks ?? think not my friend...bought for a small fee from wsm by holloway get it correct if you are going to comment.”
by Bobbert, Plymouth
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 4:38PM
“Ashley! Get some games under your belt, score some decent goals, help torquay fight survival, then when you come back to us you will be a man! Barnes-Future gosling?”
by Andy, Plymouth
Tuesday, February 09 2010, 2:59PM
“Ashley Barnes a good youngster who came up through the ranks, good to see him going for first team football, it will do him the world of good. He looks sharp in the few games he played this season, so hopefully this will lead on to become a very good choice for him. And establish himself as a Argyle frontman!”