PROLIFIC Blackpool striker Scott Taylor signed for Plymouth Argyle yesterday to give the Greens a real boost ahead of a tough New Year programme. The Division One seasiders accepted a £100,000 offer for Taylor, who put pen to paper on a 21/2-year deal . He is a genuine striker who should be able to play alongside Mickey Evans, who runs the line superbly. Argyle manager Bobby Williamson said: 'He's a player I've been after for a while. 'He's a proven goalscorer in the lower divisions and we are now giving him the opportunity to see if he can do it at the higher level. Argyle head into the New Year in 16th place in the Championship, a position many fans would have settled for at the start of the season. Sadly, though, the euphoria of winning two league titles in three seasons has been replaced by the reality that this league is tough and every match is a difficult one. With half the season gone, manager Bobby Williamson knows his side has the character and never say die attitude to compete in this league. Unfortunately the manager and the Argyle fans have seen Argyle play well in several matches, for scant reward. The cry for a 20-goal a season striker reared its head once again and this time Argyle have seemingly got their man. Williamson has been unlucky that Scottish international Stevie Crawford has not produced the goods so far. His six goals in 26 appearances is testament to that. Crawford has been in talks with a number of Scottish Premier League clubs, but an immediate move has yet to be be agreed. Lee Makel is another close season signing feeling homesick. Makel is off to Dunfermline, with Crawford possibly joining him. The unfortunate Steven Milne has yet to make his mark due to injuries. Nathan Lowndes has moved to Notts County and Blair Sturrock to Kidderminster Harriers, leaving Marino Keith the only other available striker. The midfield is also causing Argyle concern, as Williamson struggles to find a settled formation. Having David Friio as a grafting midfielder has taken away his natural ability to get into the penalty area for strikes on goal. The signing of Bjarni Gudjonsson from Coventry City seems a major coup. Apart from his work rate, the Icelandic international has an eye for a defence splitting pass, a must for an Argyle side that loves to attack. David Norris will always give 100 per cent and Tony Capaldi, now fully from a broken leg, is quickly getting back to form. With Steve Adams, Lee Hodges and David Lasley champing at the bit for selection, Argyle's midfield looks a little more solid. Praise must go to captain Paul Wotton, who has found life in the back four difficult to cope with at this level. The manager had to find a place for the skipper in midfield as his ability to hit goals from dead ball situations is too valuable to leave out. The captain's best position now appears to be as a defensive midfielder in front of the back four and with Graham Coughlan sidelined through suspension, Williamson now has the difficult choice of either bringing in Hasney Aljofree to partner Matt Doumbe or to leave Wotton in the back four. Paul Connolly has battled his way back into the side after some indifferent performances recently by David Worrell. Peter Gilbert is another who has not been so effective of late, but looks safe, as does giant goalkeeper Romain Larrieu. So where does Williamson go next? Knowing his penchant for strikers, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that another goalscorer could be on the way to Home Park. Argyle came away from Leeds United pointless in a match they could have won. They now face the New Year starting with a visit to Wolverhampton Wanderers looking for a win double under new manager Glenn Hoddle. This is followed on Monday by the visit of league leaders Ipswich Town. Daunting opposition, but Argyle have shown that although they are not hitting the high spots as far as results are concerned, they give every opponent a tough match. Fixtures - Coca-Cola Championship: Sat Jan 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers (A) 3pm, Mon Jan 3 Ipswich Town (H) 3pm.