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Ted Wragg Primary Schools Unite for Day of Football Fun

Primary schools from across Devon came together this month for the Ted Wragg Trust football tournament, a full day of fast-paced football, fantastic teamwork, and fierce but friendly competition.

Hosted under blazing sunshine, the tournament saw pupils from across the trust's primary...

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Match Preview: Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle

Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle

Johnstone's Paint Trophy, 1st Round, Tuesday 3 September 2013 (kick-off 7.45pm)

A chance for Plymouth to set aside their up and down league start for an evening as they travel to Cheltenham for their first round tie in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy on Tuesday (3 September).

It's a little over a fortnight since the Pilgrims beat...

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Plymouth Albion unable to secure weekend fixture

Plymouth Albion will not have a further pre-season friendly fixture this weekend after finding themselves unable to secure a game.

In a statement on the club's website, Albion said:

"Despite the club’s best efforts, we have unfortunately not been able to confirm a fixture for this weekend."

"The club were hopeful of securing one of the Welsh Premiership sides, but due...

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Özil to Arsenal and Fellaini to Manchester United as transfer window closes

On a topsy-turvy day of some successful and other ultimately unsuccessful transfer deals, the summer window's deadline was reached at 11pm on Monday evening (2 September) with some major signings making it under the wire.

Arsenal finally re-paid their fans' patience with the signing of the German international Mesut Özil from Real Madrid for a club record-obliterating £42.4m. They also...

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Argyle sign Wolves defender Jamie Reckord on three-month loan deal

Plymouth Argyle have followed the capture of midfielder Hamza Bencherif , with the signing of Wolves defender Jamie Reckord on a three-month loan deal.

The Pilgrims' second transfer deadline day signing will provide a further boost to John Sheridan's squad in what is an important season for the club's future ambitions.

Reckford, like Hamza Bencherif, will be eligible to play in...

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Argyle secure transfer deadline day deal for Hamza Bencherif

Plymouth Argyle have announced the signing of Algerian under-20 international midfielder Hamza Bencherif on transfer deadline day (Monday 2 September).

The 25-year-old provides a further option for John Sheridan as he completes his squad for the season.

After a successful trial at Home Park, the former Nottingham Forest and Notts County player has signed for the Pilgrims on a...

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Real Madrid make Bale world's most expensive footballer as transfer deadline day arrives

Real Madrid have paid €100m (£85.2m) to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur, making the Welshman the most expensive player in the history of the game.

After the protacted transfer finally came to a conclusion on Sunday evening (1 September), the club announced the news shortly after their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the North London derby.

Spurs had initially attempted to hold...

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Plymouth Albion prepare ahead of new season

Plymouth Albion kick off their RFU Greene King IPA Championship season against Jersey on Sunday 15 September at Exeter's Sandy Park stadium (kick-off 1.15pm).

Meantime, the club have been undergoing pre-season preparations.

Albion narrowly lost a pre-season friendly encounter against Premiership Gloucester on Friday evening (30 August), going down 22-13 at Kingsholm in a strong...

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Argyle defeated as Shrimps pot late winner

Morecambe 2

Ellison 28, Amond 83

Plymouth Argyle 1

Reid (pen) 27

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 31 August 2013

A goal by Padraig Amond seven minutes from time gave Morecambe victory as Plymouth Argyle stumbled in what is already panning out to be a roller coaster season.

Argyle took the lead in almost identical fashion to the way they...

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Match Preview: Morecambe v Plymouth Argyle

Morecambe v Plymouth Argyle

Sky Bet League Two, Saturday 31st August 2013, kick-off 3pm

After two straight wins, Plymouth's season is off and running and ths afternoon's encounter with Morecambe provides a further opportunity to build confidence for the marathon ahead.

Argyle are up to ninth in the table and manager John Sheridan will be looking for further signs of...

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Plymouth Albion crush brave Redruth

Redruth 3 Plymouth Albion 89

A clinical attacking display by Plymouth Albion's backs secured the club's third straight pre-season win against Redruth.

All 13 tries came from the backs, with 12 being converted.

Left wing Jamie Davies touched down three times for his hat-trick, while Tom Bowen, Chris Elder, Dan Mugford, Tom Bowen, Lewis Warner and Rob Coote all got on...

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