Albion reject Scott Ramsay has made a mixed start to his bid to relaunch his career with Nationwide Conference giants Yeovil.

He has scored, been substituted a few times and collected a couple of cautions.

But his new boss is confident the young striker from Hastings can prove his worth.

Ramsay, 21 next month, kicked off a three-month loan stint at Huish Park by being replaced after an hour in Yeovil's opening 3-2 home defeat against Northwich Victoria.

He bounced back with an equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Telford and figured in successive 2-1 wins against Doncaster and Hayes, which lifted Yeovil into the top six.

Ramsay made an appearance in front of the Sky TV cameras at Nuneaton last Saturday.

He hit the bar in the first half before being replaced midway through the second by Barrington Belgrave, who made Yeovil's first goal and scored the second in a 2-1 victory.

Ramsay retained his place for Tuesday's surprise 3-1 home defeat by Woking, but he was substituted at half time.

Yeovil manager Gary Johnson said: "Scott is a useful acquisition. He's an infectious sort of player to have around.

"He's got a good work ethic and that enthusiasm will hopefully rub off on other players around him.

"He's a strong centre forward and I hope he will get a few of my other forwards looking over their shoulders."

Albion boss Micky Adams slapped Ramsay on the transfer list at the end of July after accusing him of reporting back for pre-season training out of condition.

The youth team product is only just over halfway through a two-year contract.

He has managed two goals in 35 appearances for the Seagulls, although the vast majority of those have been as a substitute.

Ramsay's chances of regular first team action were further eroded by the summer signing of Dirk Lehmann and his loan spell at Yeovil is with a view to a permanent move.

One of his rare starts for Albion last season came in the LDV Vans Trophy against Cardiff at Withdean, when Lee Johnson scored on his debut.

They are now team-mates again at Yeovil, Johnson having turned down offers from his old club Brentford and Denmark to play under dad Gary, the former Latvian national coach.

The diminutive midfielder's appearance against Cardiff turned out to be the only one he made in Albion's first team.

"I was a bit worried about signing for my dad, but I have settled in really well," said Johnson junior.

"I know he is a very good coach and manager and I hope I can help contribute to his success at Yeovil.

"People will be quick to criticise me if I have a few bad games, but that drives me to play even better."

Andy Naylor andy.naylor@theargus.co.uk