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Ben Waine (Port Vale | England)

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over 3 years ago · edited over 3 years ago · History

Also sounds like David Ball has given him plenty of advice on what to expect as a striker in League One, and the confidence he can make it at that level.

So hopefully he's as prepared as much as he can be, before getting on the grass.

Plymouth (1st) host MK Dons (22nd) tonight.
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/01/england/league-one/plymouth-argyle-fc/milton-keynes-dons-fc/3809930/

Edit - Waine is not eligible to play, until the game against Bolton on 3rd January.

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over 3 years ago

Plymouth with a 3-1 win over MK Dons.
Waine eligible for the next game, a trip to Bolton

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over 3 years ago

Will follow with interest.

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https://www.pafc.co.uk/news/ben-waine-signs

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over 3 years ago

From Flying Kiwis.

Steven Shumacher again: “Bolton will be a possibility. That gives him seven days to get over his jet-lag, and get up to speed with the training. Obviously he has been on a long flight and a long journey and we don't want to put his body through too much too soon. With the squad being the way it is, and how everyone is playing well, there is no real pressure to throw him straight in. He's going to take his time and get up to speed. He's going to add to what we have got in the squad. He's not here to replace anyone, he's just making us stronger.”

Up Next: That Bolton game is away on Sunday at 4am, there’s also an EFL Trophy quarter-final away to Bristol Rovers at 8.45am on the following Wednesday which could be another window for Waine-o (NZT)

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over 3 years ago

Three people with close connections to Steven Schumacher and Argyle played roles in Ben Waine's transfer.
They were Schumacher's former Fleetwood team-mate David Ball as well as ex-Pilgrims' players Scott Wootton and Rory Fallon. Here is how: 👇#pafc https://t.co/9CmYJVbsAJ
— Chris Errington (@ChrisErrington1) January 3, 2023

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over 3 years ago

Plymouth Argyle have had their joint-top scoring forward recalled from loan by parent club Swansea City. Presumably they knew about this and it formed a big part of signing Waine. A bit more pressure but could mean more opportunities.

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over 3 years ago

Must make Waine a chance of being on the bench for trip to Bolton (5th) this weekend.

You'd also think he'd get a start in the EFL Trophy quarter against Bristol Rovers, next week. Plymouth won't be taking that comp too seriously, it's all about promotion to The Championship.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64157907.amp

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https://theniche-cache.com/football/2023/1/4/getting-amongst-the-tale-of-ben-waines-transfer-to-plymouth-argyle

It will be curious to see where he fits in for a Plymouth team that tends to prefer a 3-4-2-1 formation with a nine and two tens. They’re flexible enough to use those tens as wingers and have on occasion gone with two central forwards. The latter is ideal for Waine who has been doing his thing mostly in two-striker formations with the Welly Nix, though it could take some time to adjust to playing as a lone nine. Here’s another testimony from his new manager...

Steven Schumacher: “He can play on the shoulder, similar to Ryan Hardie, he's good with his back to play and linking up, probably similar to Niall Ennis, and he has got really good movement in the box, which is similar to Jephs (Luke Jephcott). What he hasn't got is Sam Cosgrove's 6ft 4 heading ability, but he competes. If he competes and puts himself about he has got a chance of getting on the end of crosses.”

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over 3 years ago

The real question here is, how can we watch games in NZ?

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over 3 years ago

newzealandpower

The real question here is, how can we watch games in NZ?

Doesn't look like Bein have much by way of League 1 coverage despite having the competition on the website, so a sky subscription won't help you much.

Might have to be a sub to Argyle TV

Valley FC til I die?

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over 3 years ago

Will have to pay attention to Bein's webby more, always forget there are games they are showing but not on Sky TV.

https://connect-nz.beinsports.com/en/liveandupcoming

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over 3 years ago

newzealandpower

The real question here is, how can we watch games in NZ?

Argyle TV international:
https://www.pafc.co.uk/argyle-tv-international-subscriptions

Supporter of the world's best football teams: Waikato..., Kingz FC, NZ Knights, The Nix, The Argyle & of course the All Whites

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With Sky Sport Now you automatically get Be In Connect Access too so I'll see if they they show any League One games on there

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Marto

newzealandpower

The real question here is, how can we watch games in NZ?

Argyle TV international:
https://www.pafc.co.uk/argyle-tv-international-subscriptions

"£170 per season"

I'll pass. If they had options to just buy individual matches I'd likely watch a few if I happened to be awake and available at the time. I'm not going to pay that much though...

Edit: Nevermind I just saw you can buy an indiviual match pass for £10 (about $17 NZD)... still kind of expensive but I might be tempted if I can see Waine is starting.

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There will be a fresh look to the Argyle squad for their tough assignment away to Bolton on Saturday. Here are the thoughts of Steven Schumacher on his three new recruits and the test against a Wanderers side he thinks is one of the strongest in L1. #pafc https://t.co/XsUmTff5Er
— Chris Errington (@ChrisErrington1) January 6, 2023

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coochiee

There will be a fresh look to the Argyle squad for their tough assignment away to Bolton on Saturday. Here are the thoughts of Steven Schumacher on his three new recruits and the test against a Wanderers side he thinks is one of the strongest in L1. #pafc https://t.co/XsUmTff5Er
— Chris Errington (@ChrisErrington1) January 6, 2023

Hopefully Waine can talk to Iredale at Bolton, see what the situation is. Mid-game natter might be construed as unprofessional, mind you...

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Rusty Dunks

coochiee

There will be a fresh look to the Argyle squad for their tough assignment away to Bolton on Saturday. Here are the thoughts of Steven Schumacher on his three new recruits and the test against a Wanderers side he thinks is one of the strongest in L1. #pafc https://t.co/XsUmTff5Er
— Chris Errington (@ChrisErrington1) January 6, 2023

Hopefully Waine can talk to Iredale at Bolton, see what the situation is. Mid-game natter might be construed as unprofessional, mind you...

Didn't you try contact Iredale, RD to get an idea of his eligibility/loyalties?

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over 3 years ago

Exciting day for Waine? Sounds like he could go straight onto the bench, as Plymouth (1st) travel to Bolton (5th).

Hopefully he was allowed to watch the Nix win from his hotel room! KO was about 6am UK time.

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/07/england/league-one/bolton-wanderers-football-club/plymouth-argyle-fc/3810079/

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over 3 years ago

🔁 66' Substitution for Argyle.

Wright and Mayor off, and it's debut time for Jay Matete and Ben Waine.#pafc pic.twitter.com/jm3HPuTLvZ
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) January 7, 2023

68' Wow, what a first involvement for Ben Waine. Wins the ball back, drives up the field then sends in a very teasing low cross which Bolton knock away for a corner.

0-0#pafc
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) January 7, 2023

87' That was nearly a dream debut for Ben Waine. He got to a cross before defender and goalkeeper to head goalwards, and it is clawed off the goal-line, I think by Will Aimson.

0-0#pafc
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) January 7, 2023

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🔁 66' Substitution for Argyle.

Wright and Mayor off, and it's debut time for Jay Matete and Ben Waine.#pafc pic.twitter.com/jm3HPuTLvZ
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) January 7, 2023

68' Wow, what a first involvement for Ben Waine. Wins the ball back, drives up the field then sends in a very teasing low cross which Bolton knock away for a corner.

0-0#pafc
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) January 7, 2023

87' That was nearly a dream debut for Ben Waine. He got to a cross before defender and goalkeeper to head goalwards, and it is clawed off the goal-line, I think by Will Aimson.

0-0#pafc
— Plymouth Argyle FC (@Argyle) January 7, 2023

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Gutted that an ex Argyle player denied him his dream debut.

Supporter of the world's best football teams: Waikato..., Kingz FC, NZ Knights, The Nix, The Argyle & of course the All Whites

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On the Plymouth forum he had a few positive comments. Sounds like he did well in his 30 mins on debut.

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Ben Waine agonisingly close to a goal on his Plymouth Argyle debut. Had a late header cleared off the line. pic.twitter.com/su9OEy2EZH
— Phillip Rollo (@ByPhillipRollo) January 7, 2023

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over 3 years ago

Plymouth go 5 points clear in first, though 2nd placed Sheffield Wednesday have a game in hand. They were busy beating Wood's Newcastle in the FA Cup.

Jack Iredale unfortunately not in match day squad for Bolton. Presumbaly injured/suspended.

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over 3 years ago

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/nz-teams/130913352/all-whites-forward-ben-waines-plymouth-argyle-move-makes-him-one-to-follow-closely

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over 3 years ago

Feel like Sydney were lucky he wasn’t in NSW. We would have win 5-0!

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about 3 years ago

Ben Waine talks about his move to Argyle from New Zealand, his family background in England, the warm reception he has received, the similarities between Wellington and Plymouth - and how he has hardly seen the sun since he has been in the city! #pafc https://t.co/hT7P7PPEd5
— Chris Errington (@ChrisErrington1) January 9, 2023

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Seeing as it's a quarter final and Argyle are chasing their first piece of silverware since 2003-04, I think Schumacher will probably be starting with either Hardie or Cosgrove up front tomorrow.

I don't see Waine starting unless Argyle maybe went with a front 2 which they have done in some games this season. If he's on the bench though, I will of course be watching and waiting for him to hopefully come on.

What a great first season it would be for Waine if Argyle were able to both win the EFL trophy and get promoted back to the Championship. Last time Argyle were in the Championship, It was Fallon's second to last season with them.

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Tbh even though he just arrived i could possibly see Waine getting a start if the manager decides to prioritise the league over the cup. It is potential silverware but so is the League One trophy and they are in a strong position to push for that, and they would probably be happier with that over the EFL trophy.

Three for me, and two for them.

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Plymouth travel to Bristol Rovers for EFL Trophy tie.

https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2023/01/10/england/football-league-trophy/bristol-rovers-fc/plymouth-argyle-fc/4003567/

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Waineo starting!

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And he scores!!! How good

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about 3 years ago

HS! He's up and running.

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about 3 years ago

Another goal, this time to Hardie though, both strikers have now scored.

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about 3 years ago

Good to see the Plymouth Argyle club and fans continuing with the Waine Train meme.

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Ryan

Good to see the Plymouth Argyle club and fans continuing with the Waine Train meme.

God I wish this was playing on Bein Sports Connect, but they only do the EFL cup and FA cup.

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about 3 years ago

Bloody beautiful start to his career in England. Well done so far lad.

Absolutely loving all the New Zealanders jump on the Argyle page on twitter too. The interactions for posts about his goal or his chances are at least double for that of other players/posts. Just goes to show that even though he's 1000's of kilometres away, he has the stark raving mad support of everyone back home. You love to see it!

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about 3 years ago

Half time. Based on their forum it sounds like he scored a good header but also missed a sitter!

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about 3 years ago

Here's hoping for his brace.

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about 3 years ago

Why not come and join us on our fans forum?

https://pasoti.co.uk/threads/papa-johns-v-the-gas.121286/page-16#post-2305197

The Wayne Train has well and truly arrived at Plymouth.

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