Football

Defeat again for Argyle as Fleetwood have a Ball

Plymouth Argyle 0

Fleetwood Town 2 Ball 10, 12

Sky Bet Football League Two, Saturday 10 August 2013

Two goals in as many minutes from Fleetwood striker David Ball were enough to give the visitors victory and condemn Argyle to their third successive defeat this season - two out of two in the league.

The first home game of the season offered hope of a win to...

Match Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Fleetwood Town

Plymouth Argyle v Fleetwood Town

Sky Bet Football League Two, Saturday 10 August, kick-off 3pm

Pilgrims fans will be desperate for the team to register its first win of the season and rekindle the pre-season optimism after a disappointing start to the season.

Saturday's rather ragged performance at Southend was followed by Tuesday night's spirited team display in the...

Argyle draw a blank in pre-season Bath friendly

Bath City 0 Plymouth Argyle 0

Pre-Season Friendly, Tuesday 16 July 2013

A goaless draw at Conference South side Bath City provided a testing encounter for Plymouth Argyle as they warm-up for the start of the 2013-14 season.

Bath showed plenty of attacking intent as Pilgrims manager John Sheridan again made a number of half-time changes to give as many of his squad as...

Yeovil and MK Dons provide friendly opposition for Argyle

Yeovil Town and Milton Keynes Dons will provide the opposition for Argyle’s two Home Park pre-season friendlies.

League 1 MK visit the Theatre of Greens on Sunday, July 21, before newly-promoted Championship side Yeovil arrive six days later on Saturday, July 27.

Both matches kick-off at 3pm.

Argyle have a 100% record over MK Dons, having beaten them twice in the only...

Ox tail end to uneven England performance in Rio

Brazil 2 England 2 (International Friendly)

Sunday 3 June 2013

England rescued a pretty sorry first half display with a reinvigorated performance after half time, inspired by 19-year-old Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

A friendly international in Rio de Janeiro's famous Maracana Stadium saw Brazil dominate possession in a first half where England looked jaded at the tail end...

Argyle defender Ben Purrington turns professional on his 17th birthday

Apprentice defender Ben Purrington has celebrated his 17th birthday by signing his first professional contract.

Exeter-born Ben, who has just finished the first year of his two-year scholarship, put pen to paper on Monday, watched by proud parents Simon and Jane.

Purrington will now report back with the rest of the first-team squad for the beginning of pre-season, alongside...

David Beckham to hang up his boots at the end of the season

David Beckham, footballer, businessman, model, style icon, celebrity and ambassador will become David Beckham, ex-footballer... at the end of the season.

Beckham, 38, announced his decision today (Thursday 16 May) having turned down the offer of a one year extension to his contract at French club Paris St-Germain (PSG).

"I'm thankful to PSG for giving me the opportunity to...

Argyle's football in the community roadshow returns this half-term

Plymouth Argyle will be running its Football in the Community Roadshow once again this half-term and has announced the various venues and dates for its courses around the region.

The courses, which take place over the Whitsun school holiday between the 28 and 31 May, offer an opportunity for youngsters of all abilities to take part in a number of fun and interactive programmes. The...

Moyes confirmed as new Manchester United manager

Manchester United have confirmed Everton boss David Moyes as their new manager, replacing the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer.

Everton released a statement on their website earlier today (Thursday 9 May) confirming Moyes would be leaving the club at the end of the season and registered their thanks to him, calling him "an outstanding manager".

He will take charge for...

Sir Alex Ferguson announces his Manchester United retirement

Often described as the greatest manager the British game has seen, Sir Alex Ferguson will retire at the end of the season at the age of 71, after 55 years in football as a player and manager.

The club announced the decision this morning.

In a remarkably distinguished managerial career, Ferguson won 49 trophies, a British record. He led Manchester United to 13 Premier League...

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