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Plymouth Argyle interim manager Kevin Nancekivell says he is excited by the prospect of record signing Michael Baidoo making his debut.
The 25-year-old Ghana forward moved to the club from Swedish side Elfsborg last week and has been settling into life in Devon.
Baidoo is expected to play at some point in the FA Cup third round tie away at Premier League side Brentford on Saturday as the Pilgrims try
Doak gave Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol a torrid time down the right wing at Hampden Park as Scotland overcame Croatia in the Nations League last Friday leading to plenty of attention on the youngster.
Speaking ahead of Saturday’s Championship trip to Oxford United, Carrick added: “There’s no getting away from it, Ben’s having a really good time of it at the moment. He’s playing some good football and
Having rested many of his first-choice attackers in the 3-0 loss at Leeds on Saturday, Rooney handed a full debut to Andre Gray up front as he made five changes, while Pompey made one change from the team that drew 1-1 at Hull on Saturday.
Portsmouth started superbly and had the ball in the home net after 48 seconds as Poole tapped in from close range, but he was offside
Carrick did his Uefa Pro-Licence badge on the same course as his Bristol City counterpart and offered his condolences to Manning, his wife Fran and son Isaac.
“I was devastated when I heard the news,” said the Boro boss. “It’s so, so sad.
“We send all our thoughts from me, my staff and everyone at the club for Liam, Theo and all his family.
Carrick, 43, has used 24 different players in Boro’s opening five league matches as he continues to evaluate his squad.
“I think that’s the focus on the squad that we’ve put together really and we feel like we’ve got the flexibility to see out the whole season.
“That best team will change for sure as the season changes as well,” he added.
Carrick remained cautious about the availability of forward
Plymouth Argyle have signed Burnley striker Michael Obafemi on loan for the rest of the season.
Obafemi, 24, started his career in the Premier League at Southampton but has found regular football hard to come by in recent years.
He spent the second half of last season on loan at Millwall but could now make his Argyle debut against QPR on Saturday lunchtime.
Manager Wayne Rooney told the club website
Hull City midfielder Jean Michael Seri has completed his move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Orobah.
The 33-year-old Ivory Coast international, who helped to win the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, still had a year left on his Tigers contract.
Seri has been a key player for the Tigers over the past two seasons, after signing from Fulham, but manager Tim Walter said the club understands his decision to
Brent Pilnick BBC Sport
Michael Cooper will always hold a special place in the hearts of Argyle fans – he made his debut as an 18-year-old substitute in October 2017 after all three of the club’s senior goalkeepers were injured.
The Plymouth-born academy graduate became first choice at the start of the 2020-21 season and helped the club win promotion to the Championship and reach the EFL Trophy final in
Plymouth Argyle boss Wayne Rooney says goalkeeper Michael Cooper has wanted to leave since he took over.
Cooper, 24, is in talks with Sheffield United over a move reportedly worth around £2m.
The former academy player, who has made more than 150 appearances for the Pilgrims, turned down a new deal this summer and is out of contract next June.
“I spoke to Michael the day after I got announced
Plymouth Argyle boss Wayne Rooney says he expects goalkeeper Michael Cooper to stay at the club despite speculation over his future.
Cooper has missed a large chunk of the last two seasons with injuries but has been first choice when fit.
The highly-rated 24-year-old has a year left to run on his contract and has been linked with a move away from Home Park this season so Argyle do not