In the 14 games so far this season Argyle have had the lead in 6. Only against Wimbledon has the final result been 3 points. The lead was held for 80 minutes against Wycombe but in the other games they seem to have switched off almost immediately on having taken the advantage - Walsall 6 mins, Southend 18 mins, Charlton 3 mins, Burton 10 mins and 5 mins. There must be a management issue here - it's well known that teams are vulnerable just after they've scored - the emphasis should be on full concentration and protecting the lead by pressing the opposition and avoiding situations likely to put pressure on the defenders, like not giving away silly free kicks or corners. Leaders on the pitch are required too. And of course a good way to preserve the lead is to extend it. Argyle have not been 2 goals in front at all so far this season.
It's Gillingham on Tuesday night - and against Gillingham the best time to take the lead is in the 90th minute like last season from Toumani Diagouraga and memorably in October 2004 when David Friio got the equaliser and then the winner, both in added time!
It's Gillingham on Tuesday night - and against Gillingham the best time to take the lead is in the 90th minute like last season from Toumani Diagouraga and memorably in October 2004 when David Friio got the equaliser and then the winner, both in added time!