Overcoming abuse made me stronger - Argyle's Wiredu

Brendan Wiredu has played 13 times for Plymouth Argyle this season

Brendan Wiredu says overcoming the abuse he received after his Plymouth Argyle debut has made him stronger.

Argyle condemned online abuse the 25-year-old suffered after the 3-1 home loss to Barnsley in the opening game of the season.

Wiredu scored an own goal, made a mistake that led - in part - to Barnsley's second goal and was booked for an on-pitch scuffle before being substituted at half-time.

But he has since been in good form as part of a successful back three in defence, after beginning the season in midfield.

"Throughout my career I've not really had a period like that; everything's been smooth sailing and it was going to happen sooner or later," he told BBC Radio Devon.

"But I'm grateful that it's happened to me because it's made me a stronger, better person mentally.

"Looking back at it, I'm glad that it's happened because going forward it's going to put me in good stead."

Wiredu has started every one of Plymouth's current run of five wins in their past six games, and the former Fleetwood Town player says he feels he is starting to put in consistent performances.

"I always believe in myself and I hope that now I'm showing what I can do and what I was brought to the club to do," he added.

"I wasn't brought here for a token gesture, I was brought here for a reason.

"I feel like now I'm getting in a position where I'm able to show what I'm doing and I'm just trying to keep that consistent level."