Purrington signs Professional Deal

Exeter born LB signs a professional contract with Argyle on his 17th birthday-

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I look forward to seeing what he can do. Unlike the beards i doubt he is going to be a first team regular next season and more than likely to be loaned out.

Angry of Mayfair wrote:

I look forward to seeing what he can do. Unlike the beards i doubt he is going to be a first team regular next season and more than likely to be loaned out.

Beards? Really?

I think there's a good chance next season will be his breakthrough season myself. Perhaps not a 'regular' but the least I think he could play 10 or so times in rotation.

Ben was in the last Milk Cup squad - makes Brent's decision not to pay for the trip this year laughable.

GreenSam wrote:

Angry of Mayfair wrote:

I look forward to seeing what he can do. Unlike the beards i doubt he is going to be a first team regular next season and more than likely to be loaned out.

Beards? Really?

I think there's a good chance next season will be his breakthrough season myself. Perhaps not a 'regular' but the least I think he could play 10 or so times in rotation.

have you seen him play? is it likely he will be a regular already?

no to both

Well it was miraculous how you knew I hadn't when I attend youth/reserve games whenever I can! Heard a lot of very positive things from people who've seen more of him than me too.

Incidentally, why are you so sure he won't when I'm guessing you've not seen a great deal of him either?

GreenSam wrote:

Well it was miraculous how you knew I hadn't when I attend youth/reserve games whenever I can! Heard a lot of very positive things from people who've seen more of him than me too.

Incidentally, why are you so sure he won't when I'm guessing you've not seen a great deal of him either?

he wont unless he is an exceptional talent which he maybe but i highly doubt he will a regular given most youth team players who step up dont.

Fair enough- all I can say is I've heard some exceptionally positive things about him from people who usually have good track records on this sort of thing. I think he could easily have a season similar to Nelson, Young etc had in their breakthrough seasons. Ie, not a regular but not rotting in the reserves either-playing occasionally and in rotation.

GreenSam wrote:

Fair enough- all I can say is I've heard some exceptionally positive things about him from people who usually have good track records on this sort of thing. I think he could easily have a season similar to Nelson, Young etc had in their breakthrough seasons. Ie, not a regular but not rotting in the reserves either-playing occasionally and in rotation.

Yeah but tbf Sam you really rated Rhys Griffiths as well

I thought Purrington was an anthropomorphic animated train off cbeebies or the name of a cat.

"Come here Purrington and eat your sardines this instant!" Cried Colonel Smythe.

A purrington is what you get if you put your foot down in s jaguar.

GreenSam wrote:

Fair enough- all I can say is I've heard some exceptionally positive things about him from people who usually have good track records on this sort of thing. I think he could easily have a season similar to Nelson, Young etc had in their breakthrough seasons. Ie, not a regular but not rotting in the reserves either-playing occasionally and in rotation.

im not doubting his potential all i am saying is its a mammoth jump from reserves/youth team football to the being a first team regular and it may take him a year or two before he hits that level maybe a loan out to get experience is in order which i wouldnt be shocked if he is sent out. As for Nelson, Young and LeCointe too they were pretty much forced to step up due to the admin era and lucky would have it they matured over the seasons but i feel if we werent in the admin era they would be breaking into the regular first team starting 11 about now.

Perhaps- as I say, the truth is likely to be somewhere in between the two. Not a regular but not purely loaned out either. I certainly would bet on him making his debut at the very least. May be wrong, time will tell.

GreenSam wrote:

Perhaps- as I say, the truth is likely to be somewhere in between the two. Not a regular but not purely loaned out either. I certainly would bet on him making his debut at the very least. May be wrong, time will tell.

Whatcha fink of his mum though? She could be a cheerleader alright!

Greenjock wrote:

GreenSam wrote:

Perhaps- as I say, the truth is likely to be somewhere in between the two. Not a regular but not purely loaned out either. I certainly would bet on him making his debut at the very least. May be wrong, time will tell.

Whatcha fink of his mum though? She could be a cheerleader alright!

You do have a succinct way with words at times

I'm REALLY glad I wasn't the only one thinking that, Jock.

Charlie Wood wrote:

I'm REALLY glad I wasn't the only one thinking that, Jock.

A pair of dirty old codgers

GreenSam wrote:

Fair enough- all I can say is I've heard some exceptionally positive things about him from people who usually have good track records on this sort of thing.

Oh yeah, who is that then Sam ?
We've all got good records on this sort of thing, believe me. With respect, one day you will suddenly go "Aaaahhhhhh, that's what it's all about".
The only people I take any notice of whatsoever where players are concerned are exceptionally good managers, and my own witness, no one else. it's simpler that way and less time is wasted chasing shadows. I was going to say rainbows, but chasing rainbows is probably a good pastime and well recommended in my autobiography.

If his father is Shaun or Simon Purrington, then I played quite a few years in the same team.

Maybe he will play against my nephew who was signed on professional terms for City last month and is currently second choice keeper

The Red Star wrote:

If his father is Shaun or Simon Purrington, then I played quite a few years in the same team.

Maybe he will play against my nephew who was signed on professional terms for City last month and is currently second choice keeper

Thought I recognised the name Mr Star.

Congrats to the lad tho'. Gotta good chance of making it, do you reckon?

Czarcasm wrote:

The Red Star wrote:

If his father is Shaun or Simon Purrington, then I played quite a few years in the same team.

Maybe he will play against my nephew who was signed on professional terms for City last month and is currently second choice keeper

Thought I recognised the name Mr Star.

Congrats to the lad tho'. Gotta good chance of making it, do you reckon?

He is a great keeper, but maybe too small but who knows. It isn't easy supporting a team if you actually know a player personally or know his father. I recall playing football with Martin Phillips dad and knew Martin when he was 8 or 9 but when he scored for you against us and kissed the shirt I couldn't forgive that, despite understanding his viewpoint.

I am a City fan so support every player and slag off those that give less than 100% and if my nephew is good/lucky enough to pay he will get the same.