Harvey White opened his Plymouth Argyle account with a goal that helped secure a 4-2 win at Blackpool and lift the club to third in League One. The 25-year-old midfielder, who joined from Stevenage last month, struck in the 57th minute at Bloomfield Road to put his side 3-1 up in a game that finished 4-2.
Tom Cleverley praised the quality of the finish. "To pluck it out of the sky, swivel and then give the keeper the eyes and the clean strike at the near post," the head coach said. "It was fitting with his performance today."
White described the instinctive moment that led to his first goal for the club. "I kind of took it out of the air and then just touched it on to my left foot and hit it," he said. The victory was Plymouth's third consecutive win, a run that has propelled them to 13 points from seven games. They now sit just two points behind leaders Bradford City in a tight early-season title race.
The win at Blackpool followed a 3-0 home victory over Barnsley and a 3-2 win at Doncaster. Oliver Irow scored twice against Blackpool, with Aribim Pepple adding a late fourth. Pepple is the team's top scorer this season with three goals.
White's arrival has added another dimension to a midfield that is contributing goals. He also provided an assist in the win over Barnsley. The team's recent form, with three straight wins, will be tested in their next fixture, a home match against 12th placed Burton Albion on 26 September. Fans can see the full schedule on the club's fixtures page. Cleverley will be hoping his side can extend their winning run and maintain their position in the automatic promotion places.
