Gilbert stays at Home Park

Last updated : 30 September 2003 By Brian Cartlidge

The 20-year-old joined the Pilgrims on an initial one-month loan deal but after turning in some impressive performances Argyle boss Paul Sturrock has decided he wants to keep the youngster for the rest of the season.

"I'm very pleased he's signed," Sturrock told the Plymouth official website.

"I think a lot of people have looked at this player from a different perspective, because he comes from the Premier League.

"He has been under the microscope. He got off to a bad start in the Colchester game, in which no-one really played well, and that affected his confidence a wee bit.

"But, since the Brentford game, we have seen a better Peter Gilbert, and I'm sure he will get better and better - and you have to remember that he's only just 20."

Peter Gilbert (Plymouth) appearances
DateCompetitionHomeResAwayGlsCrd
27/09/2003Division 2Plymouth2-0Barnsley0
16/09/2003Division 2Peterborough2-2Plymouth0
13/09/2003Division 2Plymouth2-1Luton0
06/09/2003Division 2Brentford1-3Plymouth0
12/08/2003Carling Cup First Colchester2-1Plymouth0Y
Appearances 5; Goals 0; Yellow cards 1; Red cards 0