Sawyer And Barnes Leave On Loan

Gary Sawyer and Ashley Barnes have left Argyle on season-long loan moves to Bristol City and Brighton on loan deadline day.

Sawyer, who will be out of contract in the Summer after rejecting a new contract with Argyle has been signed by Bristol City due to injuries to defenders, McAllister and Nyatanga. Sawyer is likely to start against Peterboro on Saturday.

Bideford-born Sawyer has made 95 appearances for Argyle but looks set to leave. The defender was also loaned to Exeter City for two seasons in 2004-2006.

Bath-born Barnes has joined League One Brighton to gain experience. The striker has just returned from a loan spell at Torquay, where he made six appearances.