Noone has impressed the Argyle management with his performances

Plymouth Argyle winger Craig Noone could make his first Football League appearance on Saturday.

The 20-year-old former roofer was signed at the start of the season from Blue Square North side Southport.

Noone has impressed manager Paul Sturrock in the past few weeks, including in the reserves on Wednesday.

"Noone has shown a standard of performance in the reserves that merits me having thoughts about playing him," Sturrock told BBC Radio Devon.

The boy Noone has shown that he won't let us down, especially at home Paul Sturrock

"He's been very exciting. He's definitely shown he can play professional football.

"Whether it's at this standard or not, the proof will be in the pudding."

And Sturrock says there are comparisons to be drawn between Noone and Argyle team-mate Jamie Mackie, who came to the club last season from Exeter City when they were still playing non-league football.

"Jamie Mackie came from a better standard and has adjusted reasonably well.

"The boy Noone has shown that he won't let us down, especially at home."

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