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Ben Waine.
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I can see why Argyle bought Waine, but it’s a huge transition from the A-League (probably National League standard) to the Championship. If Waine can get regular starts at Mansfield, he may come back a different player.
It's certainly higher than National League. The phoenix used to be my local team. But it is a very different style of football, technical not physical and I feel that is part of the reason why he's struggled.
I'd agree with that. He tended to be too easy to muscle off the ball, but I think may have been working on that as I've noticed an improvement recently. Maybe more gym work over the close season? Anyway, I still like his finishing, he seems to have an eye for a goal, and hope the season away does him good.
If he has a partner up front in league one I think hell get 8 to 10 goals. He's scored against some difficult teams.
(Based on BBC write up)
Waine came off the bench in the 46th minute, so pretty much the full 2H on.
Had a couple of shots - one blocked, one over the bar - before scoring his goal.
Waine came off the bench in the 46th minute, so pretty much the full 2H on.
Had a couple of shots - one blocked, one over the bar - before scoring his goal.
Good goal that as well. He looked massively relieved I would say. Hopefully the catalyst for him to push on. Well done Waino
if we want to establish ourselves as a competitive championship club it is highly unlikely Waino will be part of that progression. simply, we need better.
It's not really working out for Ben Waine at Mansfield, he was an 87th minute sub yesterday and so far has made 17 appearances but only five of them have been starts and three of those were in cup competitions. He's scored one league goal and FA Cup goal.
He's in a bit of a pickle because he's already played for us this season so he can't play for a third club meaning we can't recall him in January and send him out to another club.
We could recall him and he plays for us but that's doubtful if he's not getting into the Mansfield team.
He's in a bit of a pickle because he's already played for us this season so he can't play for a third club meaning we can't recall him in January and send him out to another club.
We could recall him and he plays for us but that's doubtful if he's not getting into the Mansfield team.
He will probably have to wait it out & be ready to take his chance if one of their strike force picks up an injury
real shame about ben,i wanted him to be a big success but clearly he is not up to english football standard and interestingly the other antipodean we were after,sammy silvera,is also no great shakes.