Harvey White is learning from Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley as he establishes himself at Home Park. The 24-year-old midfielder scored his first goal for the club last Saturday in a 2-0 League One win against Bradford City, a result that moved Argyle to 16th in the table with four points from four games, as reported by Plymouth Live this week.
White, a Tottenham Hotspur academy product who joined from Stevenage this summer, has started all six of Argyle's matches this season. His decisive moment against Bradford arrived in the 50th minute, a left-footed strike from around 25 yards that found the net with the aid of a slight deflection. He celebrated with a knee slide in front of the packed Devonport End.
What has Harvey White learned from Tom Cleverley?
White has spoken at length with head coach Tom Cleverley about improving specific areas of his game. The former Manchester United and England midfielder, who earned 13 senior caps, has focused on White's positioning and movement. "We have spoken about getting into positions to pick up second balls, movement to get on the ball and making it sharper, and being ready for balls to drop out in and around the box," White explained. This guidance is part of White's development under a manager who played at the highest level.
How has Harvey White started the season?
The midfielder has been a consistent presence, recording a couple of assists alongside his goal. His experience of 85 League One appearances for Stevenage over the past two seasons is proving valuable for a Plymouth side that has scored four goals and conceded six so far this campaign. White is familiar with Home Park, having played there for Derby County in 2023 and for Stevenage earlier this year. He described the fanbase from those visits as amazing. "First of all, the fans. I have played here twice before for other clubs and the fanbase those nights was amazing, and opened my eyes up to the atmosphere," he said.
What are Harvey White's personal targets?
White describes himself as a perfectionist, particularly with set-pieces. He stated he tries to hit the bottom or top corner instead of just hitting the target, and he enjoys creating with longer passes, crosses, and slide passes. His broader aim is to be consistent, make himself available, and do things right on and off the pitch. He believes the current Argyle changing room is a good group where everyone is close and willing to fight for each other, a spirit that will be needed as they sit six points behind league leaders Huddersfield Town.
What is next for Plymouth Argyle?
The immediate focus is on the next Championship fixture. Plymouth Argyle host Barnsley at Home Park on September 12. Barnsley currently sit 5th in the table, presenting a significant challenge. Fans can check the full schedule on the club's fixtures page and view the current standings. White reflected on the fleeting nature of scoring moments, wishing he could savour them longer. "It was an unbelievable feeling. It's just a shame it goes so quick." he said. The team will look to build momentum starting with that match against Barnsley.
