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Plymouth Argyle 0 Oxford 2

A goal in each half from fellow play-off contenders Oxford United put the biggest dent yet into Argyle’s hopes of escaping Sky Bet League 2, writes Rob McNichol.

Experienced frontman Dave Kitson scored a facile opener for the U’s midway through the first half, before his strike partner James Constable scored a goal of real quality after 15 minutes of the second half.

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Opinion: Pointers for the Raiders

Plymouth combined their flair and grit to overcome lowly Birmingham Knights on the weekend, but should they be aiming higher than just a second win in eight?

The season is far from over, with two trips and one home fixture of the regular campaign left before the possibility of play-offs. But in the spirit of Mystic Meg, let’s take a look ahead and see how the Raiders can raise their...

rugby4kids free trial event

rugby4kids will be running a free trial event at The Plymouth Life Centre on Tuesday 29 April.

The event will run from 3.30pm-4.30pm and is open to the full age range two to seven year olds and is totally free.

To book your child to this event or to discuss when our other sessions take place, please contact head coach Colin on 07817 214 542 or visit our website www....

Burton 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

For the third successive season – and for the third time in three attempts in their history – Argyle lost by the odd goal at the Pirelli Stadium, writes Rob McNichol.

A first-half goal by Burton Albion wide man Callum McFadzean was the numerical difference between the two sides, although each half saw it own sets of contrasts.

In their last two fixtures, Argyle had played...

Afghans win inaugural Exeter City OGOC Futsal trophy

Exeter based Afghani United were clear winners in Exeter City’s first ever One Game One Community five a side Futsal tournament which was held on Sunday (30 March).

The Afghans won every match to lift the inaugural trophy.

Players from local black and minority ethnic communities had been especially invited to participate at the event which was held in the University of...

Your chance to join the Argyle Angels

The Argyle Angels, Plymouth Argyle's cheerleaders, are set to hold auditions for their squad for the Pilgrims’ 2014-15 season.

The Angels are an integral part of Argyle’s match-day experience, not only for their pre-game dance routine, but also for meeting and greeting fans, especially the youngsters in the Family For All Zone.

However, they are more than a match-day dance...

Tour of Britain to return to Devon

The Tour of Britain will return to Devon on Thursday 11 September.

At a national launch event in London yesterday (Monday 31 March), The Tour organisers SweetSpot Group and hosts Devon County Council announced that the Devon Stage of The Tour 2014 will start in Exmouth and will take the long way round to finish in Exeter.

The start and finish venues are a reversal of the...

Investment at racecourse for start of new season

As the countdown to the new season of summer jumps racing gets ever-closer, Newton Abbot Racecourse are finishing their annual improvements in time for the first fixture on Tuesday 1st April.

After improvements to reduce waterlogging after their 2012 season, Newton Abbot has focused on giving the racecourse a new lease of life over the past months. This year has seen around £150,000...

Plymouth Argyle 1 Exeter City 2

Argyle's play-off ambitions were dealt a blow by the team they would least like to deliver that blow when Exeter produced an impressive second-half comeback to complete a Devon Expressway Derby double.

Reuben Reid became the first Pilgrim to score 20 goals in a season since Steve Castle in 1993-94 when he converted a 45th-penalty following an inexplicable handball by Exeter captain...

Devon Derby: Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City

Paul Wotton admits there will be an extra dimension to his 10th Devon Expressway Derby tonight, but does not feel any added pressure because of it, writes Rick Cowdery.

A packed, passionate, partisan crowd will welcome Exeter City to Home Park, with the visitors anxious to build on a recent home win over Fleetwood to ease relegation concerns.

After two seasons fighting for...

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