Football

Premier League votes to introduce goal-line technology

The Premier League has announced that it has awarded the British-based company Hawk-Eye with the contract to provide goal-line technology systems across its 20 member clubs and all 380 Barclays Premier League matches.

The 20 top division clubs voted to introduce the technology from next season and it will be used for all Barclays Premier League games.

The Premier League said: "...

Match Day Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town

Plymouth Argyle v Cheltenham Town

League Two, Saturday 6th April 2013, 3pm

Argyle manager John Sheridan will be looking for his team to put Monday's defeat at York behind them as they face another vital game against Cheltenham today.

The relegation battle in League Two is a remarkably close affair with eight teams within four points of one another and still in danger....

Defeat for Argyle in relegation dogfight

York City 2 Plymouth Argyle 0

League Two, Monday 1st April 2013

The euphoria of Saturday's derby win against Exeter turned out to be shortlived as a bank holiday hangover proved to be the downfall for Plymouth Argyle at York.

First half goals from Ashley Chambers and Richard Creswell left the Pilgrims chasing the game, but a tired looking Argyle side drew a blank....

Banton the hero as Argyle beat Exeter in Devon derby

Plymouth Argyle 1 Exeter City 0

League Two, Saturday 20th March 2013

A finely struck goal on the cusp of half time further enhanced Jason Banton's heroic reputation this season and delivered three vital points for Plymouth as they beat Exeter City 1-0.

The Home Park crowd roared their delight at the final whistle, after enduring some pressure from Exeter in the final...

Police and football clubs prepare for local derby

Plymouth Argyle are keen to ensure Exeter City fans visiting the city for Saturday's local derby enjoy a competitive game of football, where the match is remembered for the right reasons.

Superintendent Chris Eastwood, police match commander said: “My message is clear – this is an event for families to enjoy, young and old and let’s keep the rivalry and banter good natured. Anyone who...

Hundreds inspired by sporting Youth Nights

Young people in Plymouth celebrated the success of their sporting ‘Youth Nights’ by showing off their skills to local councillors and other city chiefs last week at an event at the Plymouth Life Centre.

Each Friday evening hundreds of young people gather at the Plymouth Life Centre for the specially designed ‘Youth Nights’ run by Everyone Active and Plymouth City Council’s Youth...

University takes on Marjon rivals in annual Varsity event

The battle lines have been drawn as Plymouth’s two universities go head to head on the sports fields for the annual Varsity.

Competition between Plymouth University and UCP Marjon kicked off with the aquatic sports and the traditional rugby rivalry at Brickfields Lane, home to Plymouth Albion Rugby Club.

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Goalless draw lifts Plymouth Argyle off bottom spot

Plymouth Argyle 0 Bradford City 0

League Two, Tuesday 12th March

The Pilgrims secured a point against visitors and recent Capital One League Cup finalists Bradford City on Tuesday night in a tense 0-0 draw.

Jason Banton was lively up front for Argyle but couldn't net a winner while Plymouth goalkeeper Jake Cole had work to do as Bradford posed a threat of thier own...

Young Volunteer Of The Year Lleyton Canning presented with his award by John Barnes.

Young Volunteer Wins National Award At Wembley Ceremony

Lleyton Canning, a coach at Morley Rangers has been awarded the Young Volunteer Of The Year at the England Football Grassroots Football Awards.

The Grassroots Football Awards celebrate the amazing volunteers across the country that make grassroots football a positive, inclusive and respectful place.

Lleyton was one of 12 winners from across the country at the award ceremony at...

Match Day Preview: York City v Plymouth Argyle

York City v Plymouth Argyle

League Two, Saturday 1st April, 3pm

Plymouth travel north for a potentally intense League Two relegation battle encounter at York's Bootham Crescent ground today.

Spurred on by their 1-0 victory in the Devon derby against Exeter on Saturday, Argyle could take another step towards safety by defeating a club who sit below them and in the...

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