THOMPSON JOINS GLADIATORS

PLYMOUTH have made a further change with Dan Thompson replacing Ben Morley in time for tonight’s (Tuesday) clash with Berwick.

Thompson’s 28-day spell with Cab Direct Championship rivals Birmingham has expired and he now joins the Gladiators who still believe a play-off push is possible.

Morley had only recently come into the Gladiators’ side when they elected to replace Paul Starke, and Thompson now joins his former Brummies team-mate James Pearson in making the switch to Devon.

Promoter Mark Phillips said: “He (Morley) has not hit the ground running. I know it is awkward with him having a late start to the season, but he hasn’t shown his home form like he did last year and as we are still pushing to make the play-offs, so we can actually find some silverware, we have got to take every opportunity that we can.

“With it being such a small league, there is no time to play catch up and we need wins.”