Tom Cleverley has talked about building a winning culture at Plymouth Argyle but on the evidence of the first two games of the 2025/26 season that is not going to be achieved quickly.

It is clear for everyone to see that the squad, even allowing for the fact that five players are currently injured, is not strong enough, both in terms of quality and numbers. The Pilgrims are crying out for a dominant centre-back and a striker with experience and a goal scoring track record.

Their early struggles will not make the recruitment of players for those two absolutely key positions any easier, with the team one of six in League One yet to pick up a point this term. The business Argyle do, or don't do, before the end of the summer transfer window on September 1 looks likely to be pivotal to their

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