Calling on Craig

The Reading loanee watched on from the substitute's bench as a pair of Graham Carey goals ensure a 2-0 victory for the Pilgrims over Mansfield Town. Effective as both a starter and substitute for Argyle last season, Derek is delighted to have the versatile forward back at Home Park.

"Craig can play in a variety of positions across the front line," said Derek. "He can play right, left or central. He's a dribbler, he's quick and direct, and he's a very good addition to the squad.

"He did well - he played 50 times and we were delighted at that."

Tanner joins a strong squad with more depth than last season in many areas of the pitch - including in defence, where Oscar Threlkeld stepped in for Gary Miller, who found himself suspended for the game after some cross-border mix-ups.

"He was suspended," said Adams on Miller. "The Scottish FA informed the English FA that they hadn't sent a letter to the English FA, saying that he had a suspension in Scotland. We received that late last week, and his suspension had to occur today."