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THE DAILY DIARY
A Round-up of Argyle News
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Argyle News Sites: Greens on Screen's Daily Diary is a compilation of Argyle news, with help from these and other Argyle-related sites. On This Day: Also included on the three most recent days, facts from Argyle's history. |
Saturday 19th July 2025 On This Day: 1934: Harry Penk was born in Wigan and didn't grow as much as most; a tiny (5' 4") but sturdy winger, Penk could operate on either flank, interchanging with Peter Anderson to great effect in the tier 3 championship side of 1958-59. 2005: Nuno Mendes signed from Santa Clara (Portugal). 2006: Striker Barry Hayles signed from Millwall for a reported £100,000 fee. 18th On This Day: 1948: Ray Lugg was born in Jarrow. Yes, it's Ray again - he only played for one season (1972-73) but his name brings back fond memories of Westward TV's sports reporter, the late Don Arnold, whose Jonathan Ross-like diction brought much mirth when Ray Lugg was in the side. 17th
Shared commercial opportunities and best practice across all areas will allow both brands to work together and provide a bigger platform on making the sport sustainable in the South West. Christian Kent, Executive Lead for Women's Football at Argyle, said: "This partnership will ensure opportunities arise for players across our pathway to develop, and open new areas of revenue growth for both clubs in Women's football. Our goal to be a sustainable women's club is one we take seriously and working closely with colleagues at Torquay we feel we will be able to support each other in reaching our shared objectives." Rob Hawes, Torquay United Women's Chair, added: "This partnership is a gateway for Torquay United's Women to progress whilst supporting the wider community. "Our vision is to see the best talent in the region come through the ranks and give them the opportunity to play competitive football at various levels which this partnership provides. I am delighted to be working in unison with Christian and his team at Plymouth Argyle. This is a really positive step as we build solid foundations for today and the future." On This Day: 1973: Midfielder Ray Lugg moved to Crewe after just 25 appearances at Home Park. Strangely, Ray makes 3 appearances here in the next 4 days. 16th
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Argyle started the first half with more or less the eleven that finished against Eintracht Braunschweig: Trialist GK, Mackenzie, Szucs, Paterson (capt), Benarous, Boateng, Roberts, Issaka, Pepple, Sorinola, Matthews. Truro's side included the recently signed ex-Argyle striker, Luke Jephcott. Brendan Galloway replaced Jack Mackenzie for Argyle at half time, the rest of the substitutions coming on 60 mins. The new line-up was Trialist, Edwards, Palsson Szucs, Galloway, Wiredu, Ibrahim, Amaechi, Watts, Mumba, Oseni. A full report is on the official site: https://www.pafc.co.uk/news/report-truro-city-2-3-argyle
As part of the ongoing stadium upkeep, the Beacon Electrical Mayflower Grandstand has undergone steelwork renovation. An array of improvements have also been made to the Biffa Fan Zone behind the Mayflower Grandstand, which will aim to enhance fans' match day experience. Having been run to date by external traders, the Fan Zone will move to a club operation. Permanent power and water supplies have been put in, with three new concession containers also in place for the start of the season. Taking full ownership of the Fan Zone will also allow the events team to utilise the space more frequently for non-match day events, providing further revenue for the club. Additionally, a new television gantry is being constructed, with works set to be complete by the end of August. The current gantry will be extended by nine metres to accommodate the new EFL and Sky Sports requirements, while also giving extra space for the football analyst team to further aid their match-day operations. Two new gantries will also be built in line with the 18-yard box so that external broadcasters can use these, instead of scaffolding over seats. Season ticket holders previously displaced will be contacted by the Ticket Office in early September and offered the opportunity to return to their original seats. The scaffold structure in the Kawasaki Barn Park End will also be removed and a new gantry installed, allowing for a larger capacity in home and away ends. 15th
The Greens kick off their FAWNL Southern Premier Division campaign on Sunday 17 August at Home Park, playing host to Hashtag United. The full fixture list is as follows: AUGUST Sun 17 Hashtag United (H) Sun 24 Watford (A) Sun 31 Billericay Town (H) SEPTEMBER Sun 14 AFC Wimbledon (H) Sun 21 Lewes FC (A) OCTOBER Sun 5 Cheltenham Town (A) Sun 12 AFC Bournemouth (H) Wed 29 Exeter City (A) NOVEMBER Sun 2 Gwalia United (H) Sun 16 Oxford United (A) Sun 30 Real Bedford (H) DECEMBER Sun 7 Hashtag United (A) JANUARY Sun 4 Watford (H) Sun 25 Billericay Town (A) FEBRUARY Sun 8 Gwalia United (A) Wed 18 Exeter City (H) Sun 22 AFC Wimbledon (A) MARCH Sun 8 Lewes (H) Sun 22 AFC Bournemouth (A) Sun 29 Cheltenham Town (H) APRIL Sun 12 Oxford United (H) Sun 26 Real Bedford (A) 2025/26 FAWNL Cup Group Stage Fixtures AUGUST Thu 21 Marine Academy Plymouth (A) SEPTEMBER Sun 7 Bridgwater United (H) Sun 28 Bristol Rovers (A)
Head Coach Jamie Lowry said: " It was good to get a full 90 minutes of game time for most of the lads. We had lots of opportunities to practise our patterns and what we've been working on in training and had lots of the ball, but also had to deal with a little spell of the game with our backs against the wall for the last 10-15 minutes. "The boys had to pull together, so I'm really pleased with where we're at, at this stage, and how the game went." 14th
Based in the South West, DDF Fire are Passive Fire Protection Specialists who bring extensive experience and technical expertise. A spokesperson said: "we take pride in supporting our local community � and that includes standing behind our hometown team, Plymouth Argyle. "Sponsoring the club is a meaningful way for us to give back to the city we grew up in, invest in its vibrant sporting culture, and support both the youth and senior teams. "We're proud to be part of something that brings our community together � both on and off the pitch."
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The 23-year-old joined Argyle last summer from Odense Boldklub and now returns to the Danish Superliga. Al Hajj made 28 appearances and scored three goals in his time as a Green. The first of those was a memorable long-range strike in a 3-1 win over Luton Town at Home Park.
Starting 11: trialist, Mumba, Mackenzie, Wiredu, Edwards (C), Amaechi, Watts, Oseni, Galloway, Ibrahim, Palsson. A number of changes were made in the second half. Substitutes: Flower, McCormick, Szucs, Paterson, Boateng, Roberts, Issaka, Pepple, Sorinola, Matthews, Hatch, Finn, Benarous. 10th
Along with the recruitment of new Head Coach, Marie Hourihan, there have been some exciting signings, bringing players to Home Park, on top of retaining some very important players from last season's squad. In addition, there have been a number of new faces joining the coaching staff, complementing several key team members, some of whom are increasing their roles. This restructure is being made possible thanks to the generous sponsorships on multi-year agreements. including from Carlberg Britvic. (J20) Wrigleys, Plymouth Marjon University, TallyHo Coaches, Bidfood, Biffa and more. Key city institutions will also offer both employment and educational opportunities for the players, including Plymouth City College, Marjon and the University of Plymouth. For fuller details, see the Club website: https://www.pafc.co.uk/news/argyle-women-announce-important-restructure 9th
Twenty-one-year old forward, Tamara Wilcock, has followed Head Coach Marie Hourihan, and defenders Arabella Suttie and Roisin Kivel, to Home Park, having featured 21 times for Stoke last season, providing 13 goal involvements. Before her one-season stint with the Potters, she began her career with Sheffield United, joining their Academy at under-16 level, before progressing through to the under-21s and first-team. Marie Hourihan said: "We're absolutely delighted to welcome Tamara to Plymouth Argyle. She is a talented and dynamic player who will bring quality and versatility to our squad. "Her technical ability, work ethic, and eye for goal make her a fantastic addition, and she's someone we believe will make a real impact both on and off the pitch. We're all looking forward to seeing her in green and watching her grow as part of this team." Christian Kent, Executive Lead for Women's Football at Argyle, said: "She's going to bring an exciting energy to the squad. I can't wait for her to get going."
Head Coach, Tom Cleverley, gave an update on Pleggy: he had had to stay behind for a minor medical issue but was expected to join the squad for two-three days.
Membership prices are:memberships are priced: Adult �30 Adult Season Ticket Holder �25 Junior (Under-18) �20 Junior (Under-18) Season Ticket Holder �15 Personal assistants will travel free. Match-by-match travel will also include a price for non-members.
,Argyle Head of Venue Christian Kent, commented: "We have been working closely with St Austell Brewery for over a decade, and the partnership has offered considerable value to both organisations since its inception. "I am delighted we have been able to continue this partnership so visitors to Home Park can enjoy the array of products St Austell Brewery have to offer." 8th
Benarous played 11 times for Bristol City having come through their academy. His time there was largely disrupted by two serious injuries, but he has now returned to full fitness. Argyle Head Coach Tom Cleverley is delighted to add the 21-year-old to his squad: "Ayman is a young player with brilliant potential and has impressed us all since he came in to train with the squad. "He was highly thought of at Bristol City but unfortunately had bad luck with injuries. He's shown everyone here during the last week the talent he has at his disposal. "We are really pleased he has agreed to join us as he had a number of options to choose from but felt Argyle was the best place for the next step in his career." Argyle Head of Football Operations David Fox added: "Ayman will add real versatility to the squad as he can play in several positions across the midfield but also in defensive areas as well. "It is great to get another player through the door so early in pre-season as Tom and his coaching staff continue to get their ideas across ahead of the League One season starting. "He's fully fit and has joined the squad out here in Austria and we look forward to seeing him in action in the coming weeks."
Charlotte Whitmore decided to return to the Theatre of Greens for the upcoming FAWNL Southern Premier Division campaign, despite having interest from other clubs. Last season, Charlotte scored 14 goals--her most notable coming at Plough Lane against AFC Wimbledon, with a brace and a last-minute winner. In 92 games for Argyle, she has found the back of the net 36 times. Charlotte explained what an easy choice it was to return: "I'm buzzing [to sign a new deal]," she told Argyle TV. "It's a great club and they're doing many things behind the scenes to push the Women's game on, so I'm excited to be a part of the season. "It's been really good with Marie. We're a week in now and have had a couple of sessions with her. She's lovely, fits in well with the girls and it's exciting to see what we're going to do for our pre-season. "Last season was a bit of a building block, to be honest. We managed to stay up and that was the main thing but it was a big learning curve I think for myself and all the girls, but everything going on behind the scenes is exciting. They are doing so much with the new head coach and signings coming in, and the infrastructure here is one of the best compared to clubs in our league for sure. Getting to play at Home Park every week, not every team gets that privilege, so it's really exciting and I didn't want to miss out on that. "I'm a Cornish girl, and Argyle is the closest professional club to me, so to be able to play here, at a very good level of football and get the support that we get is unbelievable. All my friends and family can come and watch every weekend as well!"
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A new Cornwall Academy Coaching Hub is being launched,, strategically located at Cornwall College, Camborne. This facility has been selected to offer a more accessible and centralised venue for players already at Academy level or identified as close to transitioning. The new model has been designed to deliver several key benefits. More children will be able to participate in the Plymouth Argyle Academy pathway, thanks to an improved pathway, ability to move fluidly throughout and improved accessibility to sessions across different regions. There is now also increased progression of Cornwall-based players into the Academy. The revised, three-tier structure will consist of: Step 1: Player Development Centres – Delivered by Argyle Community Trust, the parent-funded centres will be for the first stage of the pathway for players showing early promise and potential.Venues will include Hayle, Falmouth, Truro, Brannel, Bodmin, Helston, Holsworthy, Okehampton and Launceston. Step 2: Elite Hubs - Delivered by Argyle Community Trust, the parent-funded centres will offer more advanced technical and tactical coaching for players showing strong development and pathway potential. Venues will include Penryn, Brannel, Bodmin, Okehampton and Plymouth. Step 3: Cornwall Academy Coaching Hub (New) - Delivered and funded by the Academy, the coaching hub at Cornwall College, Camborne, provides Academy-standard coaching and training environment for players already at Academy level or identified as close to transitioning. This centre will mirror the standards, programme structure, staffing, and expectations of our main Academy base in Plymouth. 6th
The shirt is black with gold trim with a background print in homage to Charles Church, which stands as a memorial to the citizens of Plymouth who lost their lives in air-raids on the city during World War II. As with the home shirt, Beacon Electrical sponsor the front, 42 years on from when they became the first front-of-shirt sponsor. Project 35 and Vertu, other highly valued partners, feature on the back and sleeve respectively. The kit is now available from the superstore. 5th
'Maxi' became a Pilgrim at the end of the winter transfer window, signing from Austrian club LASK and going on to play 13 times in green and white, fast becoming a fans' favourite. The central defender scored twice. His first goal was a point-earner in a 1-1 draw at Luton Town. His second--which will be re-shown for years--was at the Etihad Stadium, putting Argyle 1-0 up against Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round.
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The 25-year-old attacking midfielder has played 89 times for Argyle, scoring five times. Most notable among his strikes was a winning goal at Shrewsbury Town, in April 2023. Heading home deep into injury time to give Argyle a 2-1 win, Callum's goal sparked wild celebrations, as that goal gave Argyle a big push towards promotion and the Sky Bet League One title.
Primarily a midfielder, but with the ability to play in central defence and full-back as well, Wiredu spent the last three seasons with Fleetwood, with whom he rose to the role of captain. London-born Brendan came through the Charlton Athletic, and had loan spells with Bromley and Colchester United, before departing The Valley in February 2021 to Colchester on a permanent basis. He then caught the eye of Fleetwood, who paid six figures to tempt Brendan from the south east to the north west. where he played regularly over three seasons. "Brendan is a great acquisition for us," said Argyle Head Coach Tom Cleverley. "He is strong, versatile and, as evidenced by the fact he was Fleetwood's captain, a leader. It is great to have him on board." Argyle Head of Football Operations David Fox added: "Brendan is a player we have kept a close eye on, and he is a player who will really suit us as this moment in time. He is at an age where he is experienced, but still has many great years in front of him. We think he will complement us perfectly." Wiredu will wear the no 4 shirt.
Born in England, Pepple's family moved to Canada when he was young, where Bim grew up in the youth system of Calgary Foothills FC. He also played in the Canadian Premier League with Calgary-based side Cavalry FC, before heading to Europe. After a year in the under-19 team at Getafe, Bim briefly headed back to Cavalry where his goalscoring exploits � six goals in seven--attracted the attention of Luton Town, who were in the Sky Bet Championship at the time. While a Hatter, Bim had loans with Grimsby Town, Bromley and Inverness Caledonian Thistle. Then, at the start of 2024-25, he moved to Southend United on loan, in the Vanarama National League, and hit serious form, scoring 11 goals in 23 games. This saw him recalled by Luton, and sent out on loan to Chesterfield, in League Two. With the Spireites, he again impressed, scoring five goals from 15 starts and six substitute appearances. Argyle Head Coach Tom Cleverley said: "It's great to have Bim on board, to add to our forward options. He had an excellent campaign last season, scoring lots of goals and contributing wherever he played. "We are confident he will be an asset for us this, and we look forward to working with him to make him an even better player." Head of Football Operations David Fox added: "Bim is a player with a similar profile, in some ways, to Owen Oseni, who joined us last week. He is physically strong, quick, powerful and has an excellent work rate. He is the kind of forward that defenders don't like playing against, and we think that we can develop him further. Bim will wear the no 27 shirt.
The pair have been on trial with the Pilgrims at the start of pre-season and Cleverley is apparently keen to add them to his squad.
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The 28-year-old, who had only recently married his long-time partner and mother of his three children, played for Liverpool in the FA Cup third round match against the Greens at Home Park on 9 February which Argyle won 1-0. Rest in peace. YNWA. 2nd
The Jamaican international joined the Greens last summer, after ending her time with Women's Super League side Brighton & Hove Albion. She featured 27 times, scoring three goals. These included the winner in Argyle's 1-0 cup quarter-final victory over Watford, while another helped push the Greens to league safety on the final day of the season against Gwalia United. Jarvis said it was an easy choice to continue her time in the South West, having spoken with new Head Coach Marie Hourihan during the off-season, and the experiences at Home Park in front of the Green Army last season. "Last year wasn't maybe the season that we hoped for," she told Argyle TV. "However, I think the club still had huge potential to push in the right direction. Seeing things fall into place in the off-season made the decision a lot easier for me. "[Marie] was very keen on having the players who would really push us towards the top of the table and hopefully get us in and around promotion. I really wanted to be involved in that and felt like I couldn't miss the opportunity. "Last year, I just needed to play. I hadn't played for a few seasons before that, so for me it was just important to get through the season, get as many minutes as I could and stay fit. Looking at this season, ideally the same, but getting the goals, the assists, and being a very impactful player. "Home Park is my favourite stadium that I've played at and I'm just really looking forward to this season playing there with the girls."
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Before joining London City, the 21-year-old was part of the Arsenal academy, whilst also making appearances through the England youth set-up. Argyle Head Coach Marie Hourihan said: "Hermione is an exciting young goalkeeper, who excelled at Watford on loan during the back end of last season. I'm looking forward to working with her and help develop her game at Argyle this year and further."
The defender featured last season for Stoke City, under Head Coach Marie Hourihan, in the FAWNL Northern Premier Division but has moved to Home Park for the upcoming league campaign, following her boss to the South West. After making her WSL debut at the age of 18 for Birmingham City, a move to Rugby Borough followed, before Arabella broke through at the Potters. Last season, Suttie made 30 appearances in red and white, starting 26 times, with one being in the FAWNL Cup semi-final against Argyle at the Theatre of Greens. Hourihan said: "I've had the pleasure of working with Arabella during my time at Stoke and watch her develop into a great defensive player. She was someone I spoke to everyone at Argyle about upon my arrival here at Home Park, and we're delighted to see that she's committed to the club. Arabella will be an integral part of our success this season."
Having played for Stoke City for over a decade, the versatile defender follows head coach Marie Hourihan in making a move to the South West, as has her team-mate, Arabella Suttie. In 30 appearances last season, Kivel provided one assist and scored three goals, helping the Potters reach the FAWNL Cup final and finish third in the Northern Premier Division. Head Coach Hourihan said: "Securing the signing of a key leader like Roisin was something we couldn't pass up on. Working with her at Stoke, I was able to see her shine and I'm sure that her ability on the ball and leadership will be key for our success in this tough upcoming season." 30th June
Apart from goalkeeper, Leo McCormick, (see 25th June entry), the others are: Midfielders, Seb Campbell and Billy Devlin; defenders Sam Hayman, Toby Maclean and Joe Mwaro, and forwards Jared Rendle and Frankie Maund.
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Baidoo, 26, joined Argyle in January 2025, and made 13 appearances before the end of the season, five of which were starts. The following statement was made on Argyle's official website: "We are aware that Umm Salal announced Michael's arrival, unilaterally, early on Saturday. At that stage, while talks were advanced, no agreement had been made, nor had any paperwork been signed. This has now finally been resolved, and the loan deal finalised on Sunday afternoon, so we are now able to share officially." 28th
As advertised at the launch, points accumulated will stay on supporters' accounts for two historical seasons plus the current season. When the third season ends, points accumulated during the first season will be wiped clear; therefore points accumulated during 2022-23 will now expire. Points will continue to be awarded as follows: Season Ticket Holders Season Ticket - 230 points (per season) Matches League Home - 10 points League Away - 10 points Emirates FA Cup Home or Away - 5 points Carabao Cup Home or Away - 5 points Points will not be awarded for tickets purchased when paying on the day at any away venue. See the official website for full details.
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Ireland-born Oseni, 22, made his debut for Waterford, before moving over to England to join Derby County's Academy. While there, he had loan spells with Nuneaton Borough and Rushall Olympic, before moving to Gateshead in the summer of 2024. Oseni scored freely in the National League, bagging 13 goals in 24 games, before a move to St Mirren in January. He found minutes hard to come by north of the border, but finished the season still in the top 20 goalscorers in the National League, having only played half of the campaign. Argyle Head Coach Tom Cleverley said: "It's great to have Owen with us. His form with Gateshead shows that he is a player who knows where the goal is. He scored a variety of goals for them and is still at an age where he has a lot of potential for improvement. We think being with us at Argyle gives us a great opportunity to develop him as a player." Head of Football Operations David Fox added: "It is important we put together a portfolio of forwards with a range of attributes. Our data shows that Owen offers an exceptional physical output � he is strong, quick and powerful. "We will always look to add people who we feel will suit our style of play, and Owen will do that. We are also bringing him in with an eye to how we can improve the qualities he already has. I look forward to watching him grow in a green shirt."
After starting her career in the Welsh Adran Premiership, Phoebe was given the chance to represent Wales at youth and senior level, having received a national team development camp call-up following experience with the Under-19s. She scored a staggering 37 goals in 45 appearances for the Bluebirds, before making the switch to the FAWNL with Cheltenham Town. After one season in Gloucestershire, the move to Oxford followed, and she made it count with a season that saw her win the club's Golden Boot, Players' Player of the Year and Supporters' Player of the Year. Argyle Head Coach Marie Hourihan said: "Phoebie is a fantastic addition to the squad. She's got bags of potential and has already shown she can score goals in this league. We are really happy to have her on board for what should be a very exciting season." 26th
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The 24-year-old left-back joined Argyle last summer, and made 20 appearances, nine as a substitute. He scored one goal--a dramatic late equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in January. As revealed in the fixture release list, Argyle will meet former Pilgrim Conor Hourihane's Barnsley in the opening game of the 2025/26 season. However, Ogbeta will not be eligible to play in the fixtures between the sides. 25th
The Sierra Leone forward joined Argyle on Deadline Day in the summer of 2023. He played 70 times, and scored 14 goals for the Pilgrims, including perhaps his most memorable strike, the winner against Leicester City in April 2024, which went a long way to securing Argyle's safety that season.
The 20-year-old midfielder is moving from fellow FAWNL Southern Premier Division side Lewes FC, where she was a key player for the East Sussex team, featuring 23 times. Born in England, but growing up in Australia, Layla went to Germany, aged just 16, after being scouted by SV Elversberg. She then joined the Manchester United Academy in 2020, playing through the age groups, before agreeing a dual-signee move with Huddersfield Town before going on to Lewes. Head Coach Marie Hourihan said: "Layla's a fantastic talent and someone we've been monitoring for a while. She's got a great attitude, on and off the pitch, and we're confident she'll play a key role for us this season."
The new group will be made up of supporter representatives from across the fanbase, allowing fans' voices to be heard and providing them with the chance to regularly meet with club management to provide feedback, ask questions and present new ideas, with the ultimate aim of improving fan engagement and the match-day experience across the club. The Fan Experience Assembly will have 16 seats, each representing a specific area or segment of the fanbase: four seats will be held by groups already officially affiliated to the club, while the remaining 12 will be elected from the fanbase. These will offer supporters from each stand in the ground the opportunity to get involved, along with young people, seniors, families, Evergreen members, those who travel to away games and fans based across the UK and abroad. Expressions of interest are invited and interested supporters can find details as to how to apply on the official website. The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday, 9 July.
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The club is more than a football team; it is an integral part of the city, and Devon and Cornwall, offering social, cultural and economic value, while contributing considerably to the community. The summary of findings is as follows: 1.Key headline statistics £85.7 million GVA generated by the club annually for the local and national economy 300% increase in revenue since 2018/19 (�25.6m in 2023/24) 120% increase in employment since 2019 (now nearly 400 staff) £16.8 million in wages paid to direct employees (2024/25, excluding players) 5.3 million in tax contributions since 2020 � equivalent to 108,000 GP appointments Over 600 suppliers supported, 24% of which are based in Plymouth £10.7 million in fan spend beyond the stadium in 2023/24 34% increase in average attendance since 2018/19 (now ~16,500 per match) 247 non match-day events hosted in 2024 153% increase in hospitality revenue over two years
2. Stadium as a Year-Round Asset Home Park now hosts concerts, festivals, conferences, private events and weddings Take That's 2024 concert was the biggest yet, with over 25,000 attendees 'Alive at Argyle' and 'Relive' festivals attracted 8,000 and 4,000 respectively Stadium hospitality now generates £4.8 million a year 76% of stadium staff support non-football events
3. Community and Cultural Anchor 85% of staff are local residents 280 staff employed specifically for non-football events Club supports Project 35, targeting child poverty in Plymouth Home Park used as a mass vaccination site for COVID-19 Manadon and Harpers facilities now serve as key local sports and wellbeing hubs Foulston Park: £21m investment in elite/community sport, creating 22 jobs and new homes for Argyle Women and Academy 4. Women's Football & One Club Model Argyle Women now fully integrated into the club structure 14 matches scheduled at Home Park in 2024/25 Foulston Park to become the permanent home for women's football 5. Sustainability Commitments Net zero by 2050; halve emissions by 2030 Solar panels, EV schemes, tree planting, digital ticketing Partnership with Pledgeball to engage fans in reducing carbon footprint
The young Greens will play five fixtures in the lead up to their Youth Alliance League South campaign. Wednesday, 9 July - Wigan Athletic (H) Tuesday, 15 July, 7.30pm - AFC Newquay (A), Mount Wise Stadium, Newquay Tuesday, 22 July - Burton Albion (H) Tuesday, 29 July - Wrexham (N) Friday, 1 August - Liverpool Foundation (A) 21st
Dickson, who enters her fourth season in green, has featured heavily in her previous three years at Argyle. The former Northern Ireland youth international has scored four times in her 79 appearances and could, next season, join Imy Crawford and Giota Papaioannou in featuring 100 times for the Pilgrims. Stephens signed her deal on her recent 18th birthday. Last season was her debut with Argyle, after her move from Torquay United. Ella's versatility and skill made her a strong utility player all over the pitch which ended with her being voted the Young Player of the Season. 20th
The midfielder, known affectionately to fans as the Plymstock Pirlo, made 173 appearances for his boyhood club. As an apprentice, Randell defied his, at the time, diminutive size to display maturity beyond his years and earn a professional contract, spending much of his first year as a pro in Argyle's reserve team, in the Peninsula League. His debut came in the EFL Trophy against Newport County in November 2018 and, in the following season, he made a handful of appearances in that competition, the EFL Cup and the league. During the 2020-21 season, Randell went on loan to National League side, Torquay United. He started as a fringe player, occasionally playing wide on the right, and he finished it as an integral part of a squad that very nearly regained league status. Adam was named as the Gulls' Young Player of the Year. Returning to Home Park for 2021-22, he steadily increased his game time, scored his first goal for the Greens - a superb free-kick away at Sheffield Wednesday - and became more and more important to the squad. By the following season, he was a regular starter, and played 33 times, (starting 29 of them), as Argyle won promotion from Sky Bet League One. He scored four goals � all away from home � and none more iconic than the first of Argyle's three as the Pilgrims clinched the title with a 3-1 win at Port Vale on the final day of the season. He missed just one game in Argyle's return season in the Championship. Again, he scored four times, including his one and only goal at Home Park, a dramatic late winner against Stoke City. In a turbulent 2024-25, Randell was a standout performer in Argyle's midfield, showing the reliability, tenacity and passion that has been his staple throughout his tenure.
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The 24-year-old winger has signed a three-year deal and will wear the no. 10 shirt. Born in England, Amaechi came through the youth set-up at Premier League side Arsenal; represented England at every youth level up to Under-20s, and was one of the most highly sought-after young prospects in the country before joining Hamburger SV in Germany. He spent three years at the German side, which included loan spells with Karlsruher SC and Bolton Wanderers, before joining 2 Bundesliga side, 1. FC Magdeburg in 2023. He went on to make 41 appearances for the club, scoring six goals in the process. Tom Cleverley remarked: "Xavier is a quick and exciting winger who will add further competition to our forward options. "He has good European experience having played in Germany, and returns to England a more rounded player, but he is still young and has so much room for growth and development. "He showed a real desire to be a part of Argyle and I am delighted to welcome him to the club." Head of Football Operations, David Fox, added: "Xavier was someone that had several different options, but we are pleased he saw his future here at Argyle. "He fits the profile of player we are looking to bring to the club. He is dynamic and attackminded, has good quality, and comes with a big desire to improve under our new Head Coach. "It's good to get another player in the building for the start of pre-season so we can give Tom as much time as possible to get his principles and ideas across ahead of the season." Xavier will be sponsored by the Senior Greens.
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"I'm very honoured and really proud [to be here]," he said. "As soon as I connected with people at the club, I knew this was a great move for me in my career. I feel like we're both craving real longevity and stability, and that's something that Argyle brings me. I can't wait to get started. "I've had two experiences of being inside Home Park and the atmosphere, once as a player and once as a coach. It was a little bit of a different experience as the head coach as I was suspended that game, so I was really in and amongst it. "I understand how important the atmosphere can be and how good it is here, how passionate people are and ultimately how much the football club behind us really galvanises this community and that's important to me. "I can't wait [to be back]. I'll have to be honest, as a player, I didn't always look forward to seeing the grass again after six weeks off. As a coach, I miss it after three days. This is why you do the long hours. This is why you don't retire as a player and play golf because of the smell of the grass, the sound of the studs clattering, and walking up to the training ground. "This is football. This is why I love it. I can't wait to meet the players and supporters and get to work on the grass. "I love how well-balanced and stable the club feels. That was both from looking at it from the outside, but when you meet Simon [Hallett], David [Fox] and Andrew [Parkinson], I felt well aligned. We're in a results industry, we're in a short-term results industry, but there has to be a long-term vision, a real process to bring you long-term success and stability and to make sure that your performances are sustainable. I think Simon's someone who really understands that part of it. "I think what I can guarantee the football club and its supporters is there'll be an incredible amount of hard work for me and my staff to make sure that this is a success. Not a short success, not a medium success, but a long-term success. We're a loyal group. We're very hardworking and in my opinion, we're a technically and tactically very good group, but that's for us to prove. "No one loves winning football games as much as me and we'll prepare to win absolutely every single game, but we will also prepare something that I feel will give us real long-term stability, success and an exciting journey. "I don't think there's a right or wrong way. I think there's a way that you believe in and there's a way to be authentic and my way is I'm more on the adaptable side of coaching and the rigid, 'okay, if it's not working, let's do it better,' way. "I think there are some things that you have to be really consistent with, and that helps the players, especially out of possession. One thing I learned is that certain things are helpful to players in terms of consistency and repetition, but there are also things on and off the field that you have to adapt to as a coach. An important part for me is being able to listen and to let others have input. "If something's not working, we don't rip the whole script up, but we can adjust it. We don't all of a sudden become a counter-attacking team, but that has to be an adaptation to make sure we're getting the best out of what we've got. "As for us now, we have to work hard. We have to prepare well and thoroughly and there has to be a strong environment. I've been part of successful teams and part of failing teams and, yes, there is a difference in quality. There's a difference in budget, but the overriding thing is there's a difference in the environment and the culture, and how resilient the group is. Everything we do has to come from a foundation of that, be a good teammate, be a good person and then after that we can talk about technically and tactically. "The players must feel a freedom to express themselves and from there will be mistakes. There will be and we'll have to deal with failures and that comes back to the strong culture, but there will be a framework and clarity that the players have, but within that, they have to feel that they have the right to take risks to really express themselves. From there, hopefully we provide our supporters with an exciting football team to watch." 17th
Damon Lathrope joins as Assistant Head Coach, Matt Bevans as first-team coach, and Chris Douglas as first-team performance analyst. All three worked with Cleverley at Watford, and will work alongside first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell and goalkeeping coach Darryl Flahavan in the 35-year-old's backroom team. Cleverley is delighted to bring all three to Argyle and said: "Damon, Matt and Chris are three people I know well and are all top class in their respective areas. "They know the way I work, I know the way they work, and I am thrilled they have decided to join the exciting project we have here at Argyle. "All three have bought into our plans, and the plans of the club, and are really excited to be here in the South West. "I am pleased to bring them with me so quickly and have them in place ahead of pre-season starting on Friday. The hard work starts now, and we are all looking forward to getting going."
Marie Hourihan's side will play several games at home, including one at Home Park against Northern Premier Division side Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, 27 July. Tickets for the Sunday clash at the Theatre of Greens will be priced at �1 for adults, whilst Under-14s go free. Pre-season schedule Sunday, 13 July, 3pm - Torquay United (H), Plymouth Marjon University Sunday, 20 July, 2.30pm - Cardiff City FC (H), Manadon Sports Hub Sunday, 27 July, 2pm - Wolverhampton Wanderers (H), Home Park Sunday, 3 August, 2pm - West Bromwich Albion (A), behind closed doors Sunday, 10 August, 2.30pm - Southampton Under-21s (H), Manadon Sports Hub 16th
The consortium allegedly consists of a US private equity group, including members of the Storch family, with Bale being used as the face of it. It is understood that initial discussions have taken place between the consortium and Arygle hierarchy, but have not gone any further at this stage. The Club declined to comment.
Ryan Hardie has signed for Wrexham for an undisclosed fee, thought to be reduced because of a relegation release clause He joins another former Pilgrim, Dan Scarr, at the Racecourse Ground. The 28-year-old Scotsman departs Home Park following a very distinguished five-and-a-half years as a Pilgrim. He first joined, on loan from Blackpool, in January 2020, and scored in his first three games, all as a substitute. By the end of his stint, he had started five times and came off the bench on eight occasions, scoring seven goals, as Argyle were promoted from Sky Bet League Two. The following season, he returned, initially on loan, then signed a permanent deal. He managed just six goals in 2020-21, but truly found his feet in the following campaign, scoring 19. He then bagged 17 as the Greens completed another promotion. In the last two seasons, with Argyle in the Championship, Hardie fired in 13 and 12 goals respectively, winning the 2024-25 Player of the Year award in the process. His 248 appearances have him joint 46th in Argyle's all-time appearances list, and his 74 goals put him equal 12th on the goalscorers' chart, level with Jack Cock and Mike Bickle. Goals such as his late winner at Salford City, a hat-trick at Crewe Alexandra, a double against Exeter City and a winning penalty against Liverpool will live long in the memory for all Argyle fans. Hardie has been a likeable, reliable presence for the whole of Argyle's recent era, and rightfully became a big fans' favourite. We wish him all the best.
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Cleverley was most recently Head Coach of Sky Bet Championship side Watford, whom he led to a 14th-place finish in his first full season in charge, before he left the club in May. Highly rated throughout the game as both a coach and a player, the 35-year-old joins Argyle ahead of the upcoming League One season, and will begin work immediately before the players return for pre-season at the end of next week. Chairman Simon Hallett is delighted to secure Tom's services: "Ever since Miron's departure, and knowing Tom was available, we identified him straight away as the perfect person to be our next Head Coach and targeted him immediately. "When we spoke to him he was completely aligned with the vision and ambitions of the club and it was clear throughout that Tom was the right fit for us. "He is fully invested in our long-term plans and will play a key role in helping us achieve them. "He is young, passionate and did a great job at Watford. We are thrilled to bring him to Argyle and look forward to seeing the impact he has on the talented squad at his disposal." Chief Executive Andrew Parkinson added: "We were inundated with interest from prospective candidates, which shows how exciting this project is. But, throughout the process, it was clear that Tom was the perfect person to take the club forward. "He's been highly sought after, so we are really pleased we have been able to bring him to Argyle and look forward to seeing him build a squad and style of play that will see us challenging at the top end of League One this season." 12th
After securing safety in tier three for the seventh consecutive season, Argyle will go into this season guided by new Head Coach, Marie Hourihan. A season ticket costs £50 and will cover all games at Home Park of which there are 11 scheduled league fixtures. It will be honoured should any fixtures need to be relocated. Season ticket holders for the ment's team can buy a season ticket for the women's games for £25. Supporters who had a women's season ticket last season can also renew at the £25 price. 11th
In addition to J2O adorning the front of the shirts, thanks to a multi-year deal with Carlberg Britvic, the following companies will be supporting the team in various ways: Plymouth Marjon University – Trainingwear Sponsor Wrigleys – Sleeve Sponsor TallyHo! – Shorts Sponsor Bond Timber – Back of Shirt Sponsor C&G Catering – Matchday Partner City Security – Charity Partner Inscapes – Pitch Partner Biffa – Sustainability Partner Classic Builders – Business Club Partner St Austell Brewery – Business Club Partner Bidfood – Business Club Partner Lifestar Medical – Medical Partner 9th
Imy Crawford, Giota Papaioannou and Charlotte Whitmore extend their stay after re-signing club contracts, with Katie Dickson and Ella Stephens penning their first deals with Argyle. Several other players have been retained for next season on a non-contract basis. Ava Kuyken, Lulu Jarvis, Ellie Sara, Caitlin Smith and Georgia Wilson have all been offered new contracts by the club, while Jade Berrow, Lois Edwards, Chloe McMahon, Erin O'Shea and Taya Pomfret will be leaving Home Park. O'Shea and Pomfret are departing to further their footballing careers in America at the collegiate level. During their time at Argyle, both players represented their countries' youth set-up � Ireland and England, respectively - and have a combined total of just under 100 appearances for the Pilgrims. RETAINED LIST Signed to contract: Imy Crawford, Katie Dickson, Giota Papaioannou, Ella Stephens, Charlotte Whitmore. Offered contract: Ava Kuyken, Lulu Jarvis, Ellie Sara, Caitlin Smith, Georgia Wilson. Retained: Jess Geach, Katie Grigg, Amii Kearley, Georgie Knott, Fern Orchard, Grace Smith, Roxy Thomas. Offered retained: Lily Felgate. Leaving: Jade Berrow, Lois Edwards, Chloe McMahon, Erin O'Shea, Taya Pomfret.
This is one of 17 projects funded by a �25,000 grant, which aims to build stronger connections between players, communities and football clubs by putting players at the heart of local projects that help tackle inequalities, raise aspirations, develop thriving communities, and inspire positive change. The Trust will work closely with Joe Edwards and Julio Pleguezuelo to deliver Argyle 4 Autism (A4A), a new football project co-designed by the players and created for children with autism, or for those who are currently awaiting an official diagnosis. Joe commented: "Football is a great way for people, whatever their background or situation, to come together and have fun, with something we all love in common. "We've done our best to create a programme which is educational, challenging, accessible and, most importantly, fun. Hopefully plenty of people will come along and enjoy." Premier League Director of Community, Nick Perchard, said: "The Players' Project Pilot is a powerful initiative that places players at the heart of community work, allowing them to use their influence to make a real difference. "By combining players' passions with the proven delivery of professional football club charities, this funding will respond to local need and create meaningful impact that extends far beyond the pitch." 8th
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Salford-born Dan started his career with Manchester City, moving to Blackpool in 2021. After playing 49 times for the Seasiders, Argyle brought him in just after the start of last season, following Michael Cooper's departure to Sheffield United. Grimshaw played 22 games, but lost his place to Conor Hazard midway through last season.
The 29-year-old was offered a deal to remain at Home Park, but has opted to pursue another challenge. It was later reported that he had signed for fellow-League One side, Stevenage. Jordan made 184 appearances for Argyle, over two spells. In 2016, he spent two months on loan with the Greens, from his first professional club, Chelsea, and played ten times for Derek Adams' League Two play-off chasing Pilgrims. After stints with Doncaster Rovers and Milton Keynes Dons, Houghton returned to Argyle, this time under Ryan Lowe in Sky Bet League One. He was a mainstay in the midfield as Argyle won promotion in 2022-23, and continued that form well into our stint in the Championship. We salute a leader, a consistently calm presence in the squad, and a model professional.
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Defender Matthews had his first season as a professional last season, spending time on loan at Tavistock United and Taunton Town, while Hatch had a sensational scoring run for the Under-18s, before injury curtailed his season. He has been rewarded, though, at the end of his apprenticeship, with his first pro deal. "It's definitely a massive achievement for me and my family," said Joe. "People who have put a lot of dedication into me, people who have believed in me all the time – now I can pay it back to them. "I want to play in front of the Argyle fans here at Home Park. Making a debut in front of the Green Army would be good. "I feel like my job now is to take on board what [Academy coaches] have given me and just put it into practice. They have had a lot of faith in me, so I have to return that and give them the best I can do." Matthews added: "When I found out I got a new deal, it was and even better feeling than last year, to get rewarded again for hard work. I want to say thank you to everyone that's been part of my journey so far. Hopefully I can keep it going."
Hourihan makes the move to the South West following two years with FAWNL Northern Premier Division side Stoke City. In 2024/25, the 36-year-old took the Potters to a third-place finish in the league and the final of the FAWNL Cup, losing 3-1 to the Northern league champions Nottingham Forest. Before Stoke, Marie spent a year in charge of London Bees, guiding them to a ninth-place finish in Tier Three, ahead of Argyle in 10th. Marie had an extensive, successful playing career with both Chelsea and Manchester City, as well as being called up for the Republic of Ireland national team. Marie said: " I'm absolutely delighted [to be here]. I'm really looking forward to getting going now, immersing myself in Plymouth and at Argyle, and embracing this new challenge. "In terms of the process of bringing players in and meeting everybody here at the club, it's starting to become real now, and getting exciting. I'm looking forward to getting to work with the players and getting back on the pitch." Christian Kent, Executive Lead for Women's Football at Argyle, said: "We're delighted to welcome Marie to Argyle Women, after an extensive process, following the conclusion of last season. "Marie demonstrated throughout the interview process her thirst for success, drive to develop young players through our pathway, and experience within the game so far, as ways of developing the team, in line with our strategy. "She also joins Argyle after an outstanding season with Stoke City, which saw her be amongst the nominees for the division's Manager of the Year."
The Carlsberg Britvic brand becomes the front-of-shirt sponsor for the Greens for the foreseeable future after a multi-year strategic partnership was agreed, which will also include match-day activations at Home Park fixtures. Brand Director for Adult Socialising Soft Drinks, Carly Sims, said: "The J2O Brand Team are extremely passionate about Women's football and therefore very excited about our new partnership with Argyle Women. "We're delighted to have got the deal agreed and can't wait to forge and grow a great partnership between the two brands over the coming years. We're looking forward to the season ahead!" 4th
The powerful 20-year-old joins from Hertha Berlin for an undisclosed fee, and has agreed a four-year deal. Having spent some time with Queens Park Rangers at a very young age, Bradley was with the Arsenal Academy, where he captained the Gunners' Under-18s team to an FA Youth Cup final. In February 2024, Bradley moved to German outfit Hertha Berlin, and played for their development side. Last season, he joined League One side, Crawley Town, on loan for the season, playing regularly in the heart of their midfield. He also scored Crawley's goal of the season, a spectacular long-range effort that won the EFL goal of the month for February. "I am very pleased that Bradley has agreed to join us," said Argyle Head of Football Operations David Fox. "He is someone we identified during last season with the profile of being strong, powerful, a good tackler, and at an age where he is improving rapidly. "I know from my own experience that going to play abroad, to experience living in another culture, helps you as a player and as a person. Bradley is a mature young man and will complement us perfectly. "For us to only be in the first few days of June, and to already have our fourth signing agreed, is very positive for us."
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The 37-year-old made 62 appearances and scored six goals for the Pilgrims, becoming a firm fans' favourite along the way. Craig is excited to be representing Argyle once again: "I hold very fond memories of my time at Argyle as the club gave me my first opportunity in professional football. "Running out at Home Park was some of the greatest times of my career and I am absolutely buzzing to wear the green of Argyle again this summer. "I have heard great things about TST and really like the look of the squad being built by David and Jamie, so can't wait to get out to America and get started. "I look forward to seeing as many of the Green Army out there as possible." 2nd
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