Plymouth Argyle owner James Brent: If Ken Bates is interested in buying he has got good taste

“Barring a miracle, it is inevitable that Plymouth Argyle will be playing Conference football next season; and it would seem that they will have Devonian company with the likes of Torquay United. Sadly, once in the Conference, they will have a devil of a job to climb back out of it (Luton Town is a good example). The only true support that Plymouth Argyle has is its fan base; nobody else really seems to care or wants to take on the responsibility and financial commitment of a failing football team. Mr Brent did just this and I feel sure that he now regrets that decision.
As a city, Plymouth is gradually losing whatever influence it had. If ever a story could be told about a community in decline, then Plymouth would have to be its subject matter. Plymouth Argyle is just part of the story.”

“Spiligan trying to be funny again- keep your childish comments to yourself you clown- the situation at Home Park is critical - if you haven't got anything worthwhile to say, give your laptop to charity”

“Anyone still believe in fairy-godmothers - other than children and football supporters?”

“1979ian, yep id go with that we do need a big invester and omeone who has money to get the club back on tracks and a formidable manager like warnock. its a big yes from me bye bye brent , go buld yoursef houses some where but not at home park and take the council cronnies with you....................”

“If I am honest I feel that anyone that may well be interested in buying the club should be considered. As far as I am concerned Mr Brent hasn't really done anything for us, granted he brought us out of administration but so what, we are a football club and not a plot of land with untold possible riches for the right hotelier. One thing you have to remember with Ken Bates is he has the money, the knowledge, the experience of turning clubs around, not to say he is our best prospect but would he be a better prospect than Mr Brent, for me its a big YES. I to be honest just can't see what Mr Brent is doing or has done for us, proven by his all to often ridiculous interviews but hey this is what happens when someone with no interest in football let alone the team manages to buy a club. At least Ken Bates would be interested in Plymouth Argyle and not its surrounding lands.”

“I would be very interested in how much investment has gone into the club from this board. That is proper investment - not loans.

He may have been better than the alternative of going out of the league (watch this space) but so far he has hardly set the world alight.”

“Why does the herald keep on stating that James Brent rescued Argyle. He had no money and relied on the City Council buying back Home Park to fund the buy back from the administrators. He still has no money to invest and the club will be forever struggling. Also stating the club are paying top third wages shows how not in tune he is with running a football club. Those sorts of wages don't guarantee you a team that will ply their trade at the top end of the division especially when players wont come to Plymouth because of its geographical position.”

“sorry meant running”

“argyle has been running for 125 years and cant see bates runny the club at all!!! i do hope that they do the next stage of the stadium soon”

“At least Plymouth Argyle still exists. I wouldnt want Bates running the club to be honest.”