Phillips and Devine

jimsing · May 7, 2024

Flag Hippo said:
I wasn't, no. But the games before that, that I did watch, he seemed to be pedestrian, ineffective and offered nothing. In my opinion.

You can watch a replay on Argyle tv. Your view may be changed.

Pbennyboy · May 7, 2024

ZeBozo said:
That’s quite a handicap to impose on ourselves. Without the contributions from the loan players this season we would have been relegated. All clubs utilise the loan market as a way to sign players that would otherwise be outside of their budget.

...it's also in the name....loan signing!

Pbennyboy · May 7, 2024

Argy1e said:
Spurs spent £2m on him last summer, and would probably value him higher than that now.

So would I.....if you paid 3 or 4M you'd still be getting an absolute bargain. Phillips is the Van Dyke of the future.

JannerinCardiff · May 9, 2024

Argy1e said:
Spurs spent £2m on him last summer, and would probably value him higher than that now.

Why? I didn't think he pulled up any trees. In fact he made a lot of costly errors.

subbuteo · May 9, 2024

I think Phillips would be a good addition. We'd need to be cheeky and bid very low with sell on fees and maybe a buy back clause. Placing big money on him now would be a risk imo.

oldage · May 9, 2024

Flag Hippo said:
I wasn't, no. But the games before that, that I did watch, he seemed to be pedestrian, ineffective and offered nothing. In my opinion.

You didn’t see him against Coventry then ?

oldage · May 9, 2024

JannerinCardiff said:
If Whittaker and Gibson leave would we be interested in signing Phillips permanently?

It’s a no from me.

Balham Green · May 9, 2024

oldage said:
It’s a no from me.

18 year old with huge potential from a top Premier side. Why would we be interested in him?
Course there is no way Spurs would let him go.

Johnny Paradise · May 9, 2024

Love it, 18 YO lad from a Premier league team loaned out to learn his trade and get some experience and probably play in the PL and for England maybe.

Some fans: BLEDDY REBBISH!!!!

Jeez

TrailPlus · May 9, 2024

In racehorse parlance, Phillips should and will 'train on' hugely for his Argyle experience. But his quality of passing certainly needs to improve too. Would certainly have both him and Devine back so long as we can also address the need for some added physicality and athleticism.

Greenfrom83 · May 9, 2024

Was it just me? I always was very uneasy when he 'played the ball' to a teammate? He looked awkward on the ball, also got caught out the 'wrong side'.....twice against Hull in the first half I thought he fouled the opponent in a desperate attempt to get back. There are other sides of his game that are very good, for balance. So yes to a return to see if these issues can be coached.

Ipplepen green · May 9, 2024

I noticed at the hull game that Philips brought out an item that looked the shape of a toothpaste tube, I’m guessing it was some sort of energy supplement, and also towards the end Gibson ran to the bench and got another one for him. Is he diabetic?

oldage · May 9, 2024

Greenfrom83 said:
Was it just me? I always was very uneasy when he 'played the ball' to a teammate? He looked awkward on the ball, also got caught out the 'wrong side'.....twice against Hull in the first half I thought he fouled the opponent in a desperate attempt to get back. There are other sides of his game that are very good, for balance. So yes to a return to see if these issues can be coached.

Glad I’m not the only one. We know he has the pedigree but so did Foster. In my mind he is what he is a very good 18 year old but just not up to the rigours of championship.

oldage · May 9, 2024

Johnny Paradise said:
Love it, 18 YO lad from a Premier league team loaned out to learn his trade and get some experience and probably play in the PL and for England maybe.

Some fans: BLEDDY REBBISH!!!!

Jeez

Wouldn’t argue with any of that but he isn’t ready for the championship yet.

Pbennyboy · May 9, 2024

Ipplepen green said:
I noticed at the hull game that Philips brought out an item that looked the shape of a toothpaste tube, I’m guessing it was some sort of energy supplement, and also towards the end Gibson ran to the bench and got another one for him. Is he diabetic?

.....one of the best centre halves this country has ever seen, Gary Mabbutt played all of his professional career with diabetes Type 1. Never stopped him becoming a great player.
Lots of player take on energy supplements could just be one of those.