Striker Nick Chadwick returns from six-match suspension for Plymouth Argyle
STRIKER Nick Chadwick returns to the Argyle squad after a six-match suspension for the visit to AFC Wimbledon tonight.
Chadwick has been sidelined for almost two months because of his lengthy ban, for which he was separately disciplined by the League Two club.
The 30-year-old was sent-off for violent conduct in the first half of the Pilgrims' 4-0 defeat at Port Vale on January 5.
That would have usually resulted in a three-match suspension.
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However, the ban was doubled by the Football Association because of a similar incident at the start of the match which was not spotted by any of the officials but was captured on camera.
John Sheridan was appointed as Argyle manager the day after the heavy defeat at Port Vale so Chadwick has not had an opportunity to play for him.
Whether that chance comes against Wimbledon in the bottom-of-the-table tussle at Kingsmeadow remains to be seen.
One thing is for sure, though. Chadwick will be desperate to make amends for his disciplinary indiscretion at Port Vale.
He will also have the confidence of knowing he scored the winning goal for the Pilgrims when they won 2-1 at Wimbledon last March.
Argyle coach Gary Owers said: "He's available and he has worked very hard during his suspension. He has kept his head down, which was the right thing to do in the circumstances.
"He gives us an extra body up front to consider. He will come into the squad and I think he will figure somewhere in John's thinking."
Sheridan could choose between Chadwick and on-loan Yeovil Town striker Reuben Reid to lead the Argyle attack tonight.
Reid has started the last five matches but has not got any goals. Indeed, the Pilgrims have only netted twice in that period.
Both of those goals came from on-loan Crystal Palace winger Jason Banton in the 2-1 win at Aldershot Town on February 9.
Owers said: "The games have been very close. We just need someone to score a goal for us.
"The onus is on everybody in the team to try to score a goal. That's something we have got to sort very quickly.
"If we are not going to score a goal we are never going to win any games between now and the end of the season. That simply can't happen."
Reid's one-month loan to Argyle ends tonight and Owers confirmed no decision had been made yet on whether it would be extended.
The same applies to Banton, whose loan from Crystal Palace expires after the clash with Barnet at Home Park on Saturday.
Argyle will assess the fitness of right-back Durrell Berry before the relegation 'six-pointer' against Wimbledon.
Berry was ruled out of the 1-0 defeat away to Northampton Town on Saturday by 'a touch of tendonitis' in a knee, according to Owers.
Maxime Blanchard, who usually plays as a central defender, filled in at right-back for the Pilgrims at Sixfields Stadium.
Owers added: "We have got quite a big squad and it's just trying to find the right balance to see us through to win the game tonight."
8 Comments
by WILFWASTHEMAN
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 11:25PM
“Typical Chadwuick display when he came on tonight ie held the ball up well , laid it off well but never remotely looked like scoring.”
by jonakos
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 5:48PM
“People have short memories, Chadwick came in and did a stirling job for us last season albeit it with great supply from Ashley Hemmings. He is blatantly carrying injuries and has lost a yard of pace (not that he had much in the first place). Ok I agree he let the club, the fans and himself down with his sending off but he cant be any worse than any of the others strikers we have. Our main problem is creating the chances though, even if we had one of the best strikers in the league if we are defensive minded and dont throw everything into attack then we wont create anything and the strikers wont get any opportunities!!
We are missing Bhasera down the flank, his thrust and pace has created numerous chances this season!! Sort it out JS and drop Hourihane too!!!!!!”
by Cardiffgreen
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 1:38PM
“It may not be a popular decision to play Chadwick, but he owes this club big time...and he knows it, this is his chance to repay Argyle for sticking by him. If he bangs in the winning goal tonight it might just take him someway down the road to redemption!”
by Wiggys
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 12:40PM
“Does he deserve another chance, Luke McCormack was given one and I would say what Chadwick did was nothing compared to him?”
by ivybridgepafc
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 9:48AM
“PLAY Tyler Harvey with cowan hall off him, banton one wing bas on the other ,pace = chances, chances = goals!!!! knew I should of gt the job!!!!!!!! Wotton n cox in the middle, yes no hollihaine, = no passing back to the goalie!!!!!!!”
by trex1_
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 8:39AM
“I would have to say that if JS players Chadwick then that decision has come solely from the board and not from the manager himself. Being the highest paid at Plymouth now that Purse has gone I can only assume the board what to see their most expensive commodity do something to earn his wage.
By actually playing him gives such a bad impression having got himself sent off, yes deliberately, on the rest of the squad, for example, Young, who trains day in day out can't get a game but Chadwick can despite his behaviour”
by helterfc
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 8:22AM
“Uh-oh!
I'd like to see us extend Banton's loan but not sure about Reid. As many fans are saying, we desperately need someone who can hit the back of the net.
However, I'm being optimistic regarding this evening's game. A lucky 1-0 win would do for me. COYGs.”
by MandyLifeboat
Tuesday, February 26 2013, 7:07AM
“If JS even considers playing this donkey at Wimbledon we are as good as doomed. Please JS leave him to eat grass in central park and don't let him on the coach.
Leave him to rot in the reserves which after what he has done by showing contempt to his colleagues and the club is all he is good for.
We have no strikers so why not play anyone who has not been tried there already. How about Ollie Chenowerth - he can do no worse.
Mandy Lifeboat xx”