Andre Blackman

Pilgrims complete deal for Andre Blackman

Plymouth Argyle have announced that they have completed the signing of the former Celtic left-back Andre Blackman.

The 22-year-old defender who was a free agent after being released by Celtic at the end of last season, has agreed a six-month contract with the Pilgrims in time for the start of the 2013-14 season on Saturday.

Blackman made his debut for the Greens in the friendly...

Encouragement for Argyle despite defeat in final warm-up match

Plymouth Argyle 1 Harvey 51

Yeovil Town 2 Hayter 21, Madden 24

Pre-season friendly, Saturday 27 July 2013

“It was very encouraging,” said manager John Sheridan, speaking to the club's website . “I was very pleased."

Positive words from the Plymouth boss despite a narrow home defeat to newly promoted Championship side Yeovil Town.

The final warm-up...

Argyle set to sign defender Andre Blackman

Plymouth Argyle are putting the finishing touches to a deal for the former Celtic left-back Andre Blackman.

With the start of the season just a week away, Pilgrims manager John Sheridan has moved to seal the signature of the 21-year-old former Arsenal and Tottenham apprentice who became a free agent following his release from Celtic at the end of last season.

The contract,...