'No talk' of league position as Plymouth Argyle go top

Plymouth Argyle manager Tom Cleverley has ruled out discussing the team's potential rise to the top of League One after their recent victory over Leyton Orient. The Pilgrims secured a 2-0 win, moving ahead of Bradford City on goal difference despite playing a game more, marking the first time they have topped a league table since winning the League One title in 2023.

Cleverley emphasized that the focus has shifted from league position to maintaining consistent performance in each game. He stated that March would be the time when results would become more important. However, he stressed that the team's current emphasis is on long-term success and winning matches.

Last week, Argyle narrowly missed the opportunity to top the table following a 1-0 loss at home to Burton Albion. Cleverley praised his players for their response to that defeat and credited them for executing their plan flawlessly during the recent win against Orient. The striker duo of Bim Pepple and Will Evans scored in a four-minute span in the second half, contributing to the Pilgrims' third consecutive away win and fifth in six games across all competitions.

Cleverley expressed pride in his team's ability to bounce back from a home defeat and assured that they wouldn't be overconfident, given the significant sample size of games played. The manager highlighted the need to continue working towards another strong performance in the upcoming matches, including a home fixture against Wimbledon.