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Saturday 27th July 2024

On This Day:

1976: One of Argyle's major signings, Brian Hall arrived from Liverpool at the age of 30. Hall, a university graduate, was a member of the famous Liverpool team of the early seventies, and came to Home Park with a big reputation. His ambition was to take Argyle to the top. At the end of his first season, Argyle were relegated.

1989: Calvin Plummer left for Chesterfield.

1995: Chris Leadbitter signed from Bournemouth and Mick Heathcote from Cambridge Utd.

26th

On This Day:

1979: Three departures in one day: Martin Hodge moved to Everton, Alan Rogers to Portsmouth and Tony Levy to Torquay.

1991: Graham Little's testimonial - Argyle 0 Arsenal 2. Little was Club Secretary, similar to a Chief Executive role, from 1965 to 1991.

1999: Wayne O'Sullivan signed from Cardiff City.

25th

Argyle have signed Icelandic international defender, Victor Palsson on a permanent contract. The 33-year-old has played 44 times for his country - his first cap being in 2014 and his most recent in March 2024. He left his most recent team, Belgian Pro League side, Eupen, earlier this week. He joined Liverpool in 2009 and has subsequently played for various English and Scottish sides, and for teams across Europe.

Palsson, who can play as a right-sided defender or as a defensive midfielder, is reuniting with Argyle boss Wayne Rooney, who was Victor's head coach during his time with DC United.

"I am really pleased we have managed to bring Victor to Argyle," said Rooney. "He is someone I know well having worked together at DC United, and he brings extensive experience to the squad.

"Alongside that, he knows the system we are looking to implement, is good on the ball and will form an integral part of the squad moving forward. I'm looking forward to working with him again as the Sky Bet Championship season approaches."

Argyle Director of Football Neil Dewsnip added: "Victor is someone the recruitment team, Wayne, and Pete identified as the perfect person to come into the squad to strengthen our defensive options.

"He is experienced throughout Europe and is someone who is technically and tactically suited to the system we are trying to implement. He is also a current Iceland international and will add leadership to our young squad.

"We are thrilled to further strengthen the group with Victor's signing and welcome him to Plymouth Argyle."

On This Day:

1984: Russell Coughlin signed from Carlisle to become a key figure in Argyle's engine room over the following three seasons.

2005: Peter Gilbert left for Leicester City.

24th

Ben Waine scored the winning goal for New Zealand U23s in their Group A Olympic match 2-1 win against Guinea U23s at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice.

23rd

Young Argyle goalkeeper, Zak Baker, has joined Plymouth Parkway on loan. In April, the 19-year-old signed a new one-year deal to remain a Pilgrim.

Redruth-born Zak spent time on loan last season at Tiverton Town, for whom he played nearly 30 games. The loan at part-time side Parkway will allow Baker to train with Argyle for much of the week and link up with his new club for training sessions and matches.

Parkway, who play in the Southern League Premier Division South, have a number of former Argyle young pros and apprentices in their squad.

Ella Stephens has signed for Argyle Women from Devon rivals Torquay United.

The 17-year-old right-sided defender impressed Pilgrims' Head Coach Ryan Perks when she played for the Gulls against Argyle last season. Her first game for the Greens will be against her former side.

In that game, played at Coach Road, Argyle Women completed a second win in a week, although the narrow margin of victory - by two goals to one - perhaps did not reflect the strong performance.

First-half goals from Erin O'Shea and Charlotte Whitmore, either side of an equaliser from former Pilgrim Tiana Campbell, did the trick for an Argyle side that visibly demonstrated their division seniority without truly making that count on the scoresheet.

22nd

Argyle Women secured their first win of pre-season in fine fashion, beating Yeovil Town 6-0 at Manadon Sports Hub.

Ryan Perks' side controlled possession for large spells across the 90 minutes of play and punished their opponents with some strong team build-up and counter-attacking football.

A brace from Charlotte Whitmore and goals from Ellie Sara, Grace Perrins, Jade Berrow and Erin O'Shea secured the victory in comfortable fashion.

21st

Argyle legend and former manager Paul Sturrock was inducted as a Forever Green Icon at an emotional reunion at Home Park on Sunday afternoon.

The former Pilgrims' boss was joined by nine members of the 2003-04 promotion-winning squad, as well as goalkeeping coach Geoff Crudgington and physio Paul Maxwell, to celebrate 20 years since Argyle topped the third tier to secure a second title win in three seasons.

Nearly 200 supporters gathered in Club Argyle for an event full of laughter and nostalgia, alongside former players,

Romain Larrieu, David Worrell, Steve Adams, Ian Stonebridge, Marino Keith, Paul Wotton, David Norris, Hasney Aljofree and Mickey Evans.

20th

Argyle withstood a shock early Cheltenham goal to claim an emphatic 5-1 victory in their pre-season friendly at Whaddon Road.

Strikes from Ibrahim Cissoko, Morgan Whittaker and Mohamed Tijani sent the Greens in 3-1 up at the interval. The second half saw Gibson replace Scarr in defence. Tijani netted his second before a wholesale change of personnel (with the exception of Gibson). Ryan Hardie scored on the rebound to bring the Pilgrims final tally to five.

Argyle first half: Cooper Ogbeta Scarr Cissoko Edwards Whittaker Bundu Gyabi Randell Galloway Tijani

Second half subs: Hazzard Earley Sorinola Roberts Mumba Houghton Matthews Wright Issaka Hardie.

18th

Argyle's opening day trip to Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday, 11 August, with a kick off time of 4pm in England, will be broadcast live on Paramount+ in the United States of America.

CBS Sports and the EFL have announced an exclusive, multi-year, multi-platform rights agreement for the broadcaster to offer the widest distribution of EFL matches ever in the United States. Matches will air on Paramount+ with selected fixtures on CBS Sports Network and CBS Sports Golazo Network.

CBS Sports will air at least 250 EFL matches each season across the Championship, League One, League Two, Carabao Cup and Bristol Street Motors Trophy beginning in August and continuing through the end of the 2027-28 season. The live EFL coverage will feature: a minimum 155 Championship fixtures; a minimum 38 League One and League Two matches; all 15 play-offs; a minimum 30 Carabao Cup games and three Bristol Street Motors Trophy matches.

17th

Argyle have announced that Argyle Women's first three home games of the season (against Oxford Utd on Sun 25 Aug; Hashtag Utd on Sun 8 Sept and Watford on Sun 15 Sept) will be played at Home Park. Further home games at the Theatre of Greens will depend on the scheduling of the Men's first team's home games.

Two Argyle women have left the Club.

Tamsin Medd-Gill has moved away from the South West. And Lucy Hack has taken up a football scholarship in the USA.

16th

Argyle Women were defeated 5-2 by Cardiff City in their second pre-season game.

The UEFA Women's Champions League qualifiers took the lead in the 23rd minute, before doubling it soon after. A penalty then meant the Bluebirds' went in at half time with a three-goal lead.

Cardiff added a fourth soon after the restart but a change in tactics lead to a 54th minute Argyle goal. The Greens reduced the deficit to two on the half hour, but it was not enough as Cardiff regained a three-goal lead two minutes later. Argyle came close in the 82nd minute with a dangerous free kick, but the 'keeper's diving effort kept the score at 5-2.

Despite the defeat, Head Coach Ryan Perks thought the match in Wales was still a step in the right direction on the run to the start of the season. He said there were missed opportunities but it was an important test against a strong side.

"We just weren't good enough in the first half," he said, "but on the flip side, we switched up the shape in the second half, gave the girls more detail on how we wanted them to set up without the ball, and were a lot more positive.

"We spoke about looking after the ball better, and we did. We created chances and had strong displays on the pitch, but we got punished again for an error.

"It was an excellent second half. We created lots of opportunities and should have converted a few more.

"Cardiff are a strong side and moved the ball well. They've got some top players and were unbeaten in the league last year, so we knew it would be a tough ask and test for us. We want to play teams at their level, so it builds us up for the start of the season."

Argyle men returned from their pre-season camp in Marbella, southern Spain, with Head Coach, Wayne Rooney, praising the players' attitude during training and in their 2-2 draw with South African side, Orlando Pirates.

He said: "It has been really good. The lads have been great. Attitude to training has been first class and we have got a lot of work into them.

"It's never easy in pre-season. You are working the lads physically but mentally as well because there is a lot of information for the players to take in. I have been delighted with the work we have put into the players this week. When we get into the games back home we can start working on what we want from them tactically."

Rooney added: "It's important as team-mates you work well together and you are all pulling in the same direction. It's also very important they get to know each other off the pitch as well, and being over here the players are with each other all day every day. Especially the new players coming in, this really helps them."

On the game against the Pirates, played in the sweltering heat, Rooney commented: "I thought we grew into the game and got a little bit better in the second half and could have went on to win the game in the end. Overall, really pleased with the run-out for the players.

"There were things I want to see, and things I didn't want to see and that's what for pre-season is for. It's about trying to improve, trying to get us playing the way I want us to. There were some things which have to get better and will get better, and some things which I liked and enjoyed.

"It's the first of all our pre-season games but the most important thing was for the players to get back on the pitch, back into a rhythm of playing games. It was against a good team, who made it difficult for us at times. but overall I was pleased."

15th

Former Argyle 'keeper, Callum Burton, has signed with newly promoted League One, Wrexham, until the end of the 2025-26 season.

Argyle Women will start their 2024-25 National League South season with an away trip to Cheltenham Town on 18 August.

Their first home game will be the following Sunday when Oxford United will be the visitors.

The full fixtures are:

AUGUST

Sun 18 Cheltenham Town (A)

Sun 25 Oxford United (H)

SEPTEMBER

Sun 1 Milton Keynes Dons (A)

Sun 8 Hashtag United (H)

Sun 15 Watford (H)

Sun 22 Billericay (A)

Thu 26 Exeter City (H)

OCTOBER

Sun 6 Lewes (A)

Sun 13 Ipswich Town (H)

Sun 27 AFC Wimbledon (A)

NOVEMBER

Sun 10 Gwalia United (H)

Sun 17 Cheltenham Town (H)

DECEMBER

Sun 15 Oxford United (A)

JANUARY

Sun 5 Milton Keynes Dons (H)

Sun 12 Hashtag United (A)

FEBRUARY

Sun 2 Lewes (H)

Wed 12 Exeter City (A)

Sun 23 Billericay Town (H)

MARCH

Sun 9 Watford (A)

Sun 23 Ipswich Town (A)

APRIL

Sun 13 AFC Wimbledon (H)

Sun 27 Gwalia United (A)

14th

Vandals have broken into Argyle's training facility at Harper's Park, causing an estimated £5,000 worth of damage

The incident reportedly happened on Sunday evening.

A spokesperson said: "Significant damage was caused to the recently-installed pitch irrigation system, site perimeter fencing and video analysis platform."

A reward will be offered to anyone who can provide information that leads to the identification and prosecution of the offenders.

12th

Argyle drew their opening pre-season friendly against South African side, Orlando Pirates, in searing heat at their training camp in Marbella.

Wayne Rooney's side twice went behind, but goals from Freddie Issaka and Callum Wright salvaged a 2-2 draw in front of the travelling Green Army, after Ryan Hardie saw his penalty saved.

Argyle played a different eleven in each half, with the focus on providing the squad with valuable minutes as preparations continue for the 2024-25 Sky Bet Championship season.

First half team: Cooper, Edwards (capt.), Pleguezuelo, Gibson, Earley, Bundu (Issaka 30), Randell, Roberts, Mumba, Tijani, Waine

Second half team: Hazard, Sorinola, Matthews, Galloway, Ogbeta, Issaka (Cissoko 60), Gyabi, Houghton, Whittaker, Wright, Hardie.

11th

Argyle held an open training session at the Atalya Training Camp where they were making their pre-season preparations. Up to 150 travelling Greens were admitted to watch the session which was followed by a private Q&A with Wayne Rooney and his staff.

9th

Argyle have signed forward Ibrahim Cissoko on a season-long loan from French club Toulouse. Ibrahim becomes the Pilgrims' fourth summer signing, after the recent acquisitions of Nathanael Ogbeta, Muhamed Tijani and Darko Gyabi.

Predominantly playing as a left-winger, the 21-year-old has represented Netherlands U21s and joined Toulouse last summer from NEC Nijmegen for a reported €3million fee. He has also played for VVV Venlo and Vitesse Arnhem.

Ibrahim has already joined the Argyle squad training in Marbella.

Head Coach, Wayne Rooney, welcomed Cissoko's arrival: "We are extremely pleased that Ibrahim has agreed to join us for the season. He is a quick, athletic and technical winger who will add strength to our forward options.

"He is a player that will excite Argyle fans and I know for a fact they will enjoy watching him play."

And Director of Football, Neil Dewsnip, added: "It is a real coup to bring a player of Ibrahim's quality to Argyle.

"He had several options this summer, including interest from the Premier League, but he was really keen to join Argyle after speaking with Wayne and the recruitment team.

"He fits the profile of player we are looking to bring to the club as he is young and exciting, but also has excellent technical qualities.

"I am sure Argyle fans will enjoy watching him play and I am really happy to get another signing done so soon into pre-season."

Ten new first-year apprentices have embarked on their two-year journey with the Argyle under-18s. Eight of the ten have progressed through the Argyle Academy age groups, with two joining from Category One academies.

Kian Burch from Ivybridge is a striker who has already had the opportunity of playing for the under-18s in the Merit League.

Malachi Davy is a full-back who joined the Academy at under-13 level, following a youth career with Liskeard, Bodmin Town and MAP. Malachi has also represented East Cornwall under-15s.

Oscar Dean is a central-midfielder. He signed for the Academy in the under-13 age group and represented them in the SuperCupNI (formerly known as Milk Cup) in Northern Ireland in 2022 as a 14-year-old playing up in the under-18s Premier tournament.

Tegan Finn joined Argyle at under-9 level. He is a prolific wide attacker, who had success in both the Youth Alliance and Merit Leagues last season for the under-18s, scoring 15 goals in all competitions.

Jack Flower is a goalkeeper who joined the Academy in the under-11s and made his debut for the under-18s towards the end of the 2023-24 season. He has played for Plymouth Schools at under-11 level.

Lewis Flowers is a central defender who signed for Argyle at the under-9 level. He made his full debut for the under-18s against Cheltenham Town in the 2023-24 Merit League season.

Toby Haley signed for the Academy at under-9 level after completing the club's pre-Academy. He also represented the Academy in the 2022 SuperCupNI Premier tournament for the under-18s as a 14-year-old.

Sam Lord, an attacking midfielder, has already featured six times for the under-18s in the Youth Alliance and Merit Leagues. He signed for the Academy at under-9 level.

Fletcher Poole is a wide attacking player who has signed for Argyle from Category One academy Derby County, after being with the Rams for four years. He was offered a contract following a successful trial with the Greens.

Lewis Thomas has signed for Argyle from Aston Villa, a Category One academy. The attacking midfielder was offered a contract after a successful trial last season.

8th

Argyle Women lost their opening pre-season game, 3-1 away to Moneyfields FC. The home side went in a goal up at half time, and then doubled their lead shortly after the break.

Argyle, playing in a 3-5-2 formation, were on top in the second half. Fern Orchard scored for the Greens, but they were caught by a late Moneyfields third goal.

Head Coach Ryan Perks believes there were plenty of positives to take from the game.

"We tried out a shape we've not overly worked on in training, asked them to do certain things - and they did them," he said. "There were a few mistakes for the goals, but we probably also should've had a few more ourselves. "

Three of last season's under-16s squad have stepped up into the first team this year. Alongside several trialists, Perks felt they integrated well at an early stage.

"Overall, there were some good individual performances. We're still missing five key squad members, but the first two pre-season games aren't about the results. It's about looking at players and seeing what they can bring to the team."

7th

Argyle men have set off for their training camp in Marbella, southern Spain. During their stay, which will last until 16 July, the Pilgrims will host an open training session on Thursday 11, before a game against South African side Orlando Pirates the following day. The match will take place at the Banús Football Center on Friday, 12 July, with a 7pm kick-off (CEST), and Argyle fans are welcome to attend. Admission is free, with a total capacity of 1,000.

6th

The 2024-25 season will bring a fresh approach to Evergreen, Argyle's supporter network, under a new umbrella: #PastPresentFuture. At the same time, the Women's team will be become part of the scheme.

During its first 18 months of existence, Evergreen members have spread their investments across three departments: the Argyle Academy, first-team operations and sports science. Now, members will be able to decide how to split their contribution - by allocating 100% to #PastPresentFuture, or by splitting it in any desired denomination, such as 30% Past, 30% Present, 40% Future. In the absence of a response, preferences will be automatically updated to 33.3% Argyle Past, 33.3% Argyle Present, 33.3% Argyle Future.

Evergreen Past will go directly to Forever Green, a fund which will assist with the pastoral care of all Forever Green members, ensuring that everyone who has worn the green and white has access to care, training and support should they need it.

Evergreen Present will support the men's and women's first-team operations at Home Park, directly impacting the success on the pitch.

Evergreen Future will continue its backing for the Argyle Academy, ensuring our young footballers across all the age groups are given every opportunity to fulfil their football dreams.

Full details can be found via the Argyle website: www.pafc.co.uk.

5th

Argyle Women's Jess Geach, Kelsey Blight and Roxy Thomas will all step up to the first team squad for the upcoming 2024-25 FA Women's National League season.

The trio have progressed through Argyle's pathway, featuring within squads at all different age groups and following in the footsteps of several current first-team members. Geach and Blight have been in the system from under-12 level, while Thomas joined in the under-10s and was rewarded with a visit to an England Under-15s National Talent Camp a few years ago. Roxy is a left-sided defender, and Jess a centre-back. Kelsey's versatility and technical skillset allow her play in multiple positions, including as striker.

"I think the pathway has been very successful over the last few years while I've been at the football club," said coach, Ryan Perks. "I've alluded to it previously that I probably took the job on knowing the talent which was coming through, and to see them start to break into the first team is fantastic. We're proud of our successful pathway over the last few years."

Argyle have achieved a Silver award in the EFL's Equality Code of Practice - one of just nine clubs to achieve this standard.

The Code is a mandatory assessment that was updated to become a multi-level accreditation scheme on which all 72 EFL clubs are assessed. Criteria look specifically at equality, diversity and inclusion practices which aim to challenge discrimination and behaviour in the stands and on social media, improve the diversity of supporters and ensure the workforce is reflective of the local community.

Throughout the assessment period, Argyle have supported campaigns such as Kick it Out, Her Game Too, Unite for Access, Rainbow Laces and Mental Health Awareness, with dedicated match days and awareness training for both staff and supporters. They have also provided audio descriptive commentary known as Soccer Sight for supporters who are blind or visually impaired, and provided free sanitary items and sensory packs to supporters who need them.

The Club will now work towards achieving the Gold award during the next assessment period during the 2025-26 season.

4th

Freddie Issaka has signed a new deal until 2028. The contract will come into effect when Freddie turns 18, later this month. Truro-born Issaka became Argyle's youngest ever player in 2021, just 34 days after his 15th birthday, when he came on as a substitute in an EFL Trophy game against Newport County.

He has now played 16 times for the first team, including two starts, against Leyton Orient in last season's Carabao Cup first round, and then in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup, against Sutton United.

Freddie signed his first professional contract on his 17th birthday and, as well as featuring in many match day squads for the first team, played a significant part in the Argyle Under-18s' success in 2023/24, as they won both the Youth Alliance and Merit Leagues.

"It's a really exciting time for me and a massive honour," he said. "I think it shows a lot of trust from the club to want to keep me on for that long. It's time for me to show that I owe it to the club, I deserve it and I've earned it. It's time to work hard."

Tyreik Wright has left Argyle for Sky Bet League Two side, Bradford City.

The wing-back joined the Pilgrims in January 2023 and featured 13 times across his year-and-a-half at Home Park. He spent the second half of the 2023-24 season on loan with Bradford, and will now join the Bantams on a permanent basis.

Argyle's first round Carabao Cup tie against Cheltenham Town will be played at Home Park on Wednesday, 14 August, kicking off at 7.45pm.

For the first time ever, all Carabao Cup matches this season will be available for fans in the UK to watch on Sky Sports – with ours being broadcast on Sky Sports+.

3rd

Two of Argyle's early season games have been selected for coverage on Sky TV. As a consequence, the away tie against QPR at Loftus Road on 24 August will now kick off at 12.30 pm instead of at 3 pm.

The home tie with Luton Town, scheduled for Saturday 28 September will now take place at the Theatre of Greens on Friday 27 September at 8 pm. Both matches will be shown on Sky Sports Football.

2nd

Darko Gyabi has returned to Argyle on a season-long loan - his second spell with the club.

The 20-year old midfielder joined the Pilgrims in January 2024, and played 10 times before his stay at Home Park was cut short, due to a groin injury, meaning he returned to his parent club, Leeds, for treatment.

London-born, Gyabi spent time as a youngster at Millwall before advancing through the Manchester City Academy system, moving to Leeds in 2022 as part of the deal that took Kalvin Phillips in the other direction. He has also been an England international from under-15 to under-20 level.

Argyle Head Coach, Wayne Rooney, commented: "I heard really good reports about Darko from his time with Argyle last season and since watching him closely I was really keen to bring him back to the club.

"He fits the profile of midfielder I like to have within the squad, as he is good on the ball, powerful and athletic, and will fit the style of play I am looking to implement.

"It is a really exciting time with the squad due back for pre-season this week - I am delighted that Darko will be a part of that."

Argyle made their second signing of the day when Muhamed Tijani joined from Slavia Prague on a season's loan, with an option to buy.

The Nigerian former under-20 international moved to Czechia aged 18, to join the youth system of another of the country's leading sides, Banik Ostrava. He had loan spells with Třinec, Karvina and Taborsko for whom he scored 13 goals in 33 games for in the 2021-22 season, in the Czech second tier. Tijani broke into the Ostrava first team in 2022-23, playing 25 times as they finished 11th in the top flight.

He moved to Slavia Prague for approximately £1m in the summer of 2023, and played 19 times, scoring four goals, two of which were in the UEFA Europa League, one a last-ditch winner away to FC Sheriff.

Several Europa League clubs were said to be keen to secure his signature, but Muhamed really bought into the project at Argyle and was desperate to play for Wayne Rooney.

The Argyle Head Coach said: "Muhamed joining further strengthens our forward line and he will bring different attributes to the squad.

"He is big, athletic and can run in behind, but is equally as good at holding the ball up and bringing other players into play.

"He... comes with good pedigree but is also young and keen to improve. We are really looking forward to working with him."

1st

Mickel Miller has left Argyle. The pacy wingback whose contract expired at the end of June has joined League One Huddersfield on a two-year deal.

Miller joined the Greens from Rotherham in the summer of 2022. His stay was marked by injury, but he played 49 times for the Pilgrims, scoring one goal.

On the day on which Argyle Women officially become part of Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Ellie Sara has become the first player to sign an official Plymouth Argyle contract.

Striker Sara was Argyle's leading goalscorer last season, netting 29 goals in all competitions and featuring high in the rankings for goalscorers in the FA Women's National League.

"It's an honour," said Ellie, of signing the landmark deal. "I've grown up through this club. I've loved it since the moment I started playing football. I've lived down here all my life, so to get the first contract is amazing.

"I think we've all got to push on next season, to see if we can get [into the] top six. I think the girls have the ability to do that."

Argyle finished ninth in the table last season, 15 points above the safety line, and will be looking to build on that when the new season kicks off in mid-August.

30th June

Argyle have released details of the home shirt for 2024-25 season. In a retro-styled pattern and a lighter, brighter shade of green than last years, it has a white v-necked collar and cuffs with the Classic Builders wording prominent on the front. The kit will be complemented with white shorts and black socks. https://www.pafc.co.uk/news/202425-home-kit-sale-now

27th

Argyle have been drawn at home to Cheltenham Town in the first round of the 2024-25 Carabao Cup.

We last played Cheltenham in a Cup tie, at Home Park. It was the semi-final of the 2022-23 Papa Johns Trophy - a game that finished 1-1, before Argyle won on penalties.

Striker, Ben Waine, scored twice as New Zealand enjoyed a comfortable 5-0 victory over Tahiti in the semi-final of the Oceania Football Confederation Nations Cup in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

In doing so, the 23-year-old became the joint top scorer in the tournament with four goals.

New Zealand will face Vanuatu in Sunday's final.

26th

Fixtures have been announced for the 2024-25 season which kicks off on the weekend of 9-11 August. Argyle's first game - away to Sheffield Wednesday - will be shown live on Sky on Sunday 11 August, ko 4pm. The Greens first home encounter is against. Hull City, whom they beat on the last day of the 2023-24 season. This match is scheduled for Saturday 17 August, ko 3pm.

Argyle are once again away on Boxing Day - for the eighth season in a row. This year, they visit Coventry City, with a further away clash against Oxford United the following Sunday.

The final fixture of the season sees the Greens host Leeds United on 3 May 2025.

The full list is available on the Argyle website at https://www.pafc.co.uk/news/202425-fixtures-announced

Some matches, currently down for a Saturday 3pm start, will be rescheduled to fit in with tv requirements. Within the next seven days, any alterations to fixtures up to the end of September will be announced. By 16 July, changes up until 11 January will be known and, by 1 November, TV selections will have been made for games taking place between mid-January and the first weekend of March.

Classic Builders have been named Argyle's new front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2024-25 season.

The Plymouth-based building firm are well-renowned and respected throughout the South West.

With their business made up of Argyle fans, Classic Builders understand what Argyle means to the local community and will be using the partnership as a chance to give back to the people of Plymouth, and beyond.

They will be supporting two large scale projects in partnership with the Argyle Community Trust, working specifically on children's disability sport and a cancer recovery project. They will also gift the shirt sponsorship to St Luke's Hospice for a very special home match day.

25th

Last season's shirt sponsor, Bond Timber are set to become Argyle's new training wear partner.

The Cornish timber brand has been supporting the Club for a number of years prior to the 2023-24 season, particularly between 2011 and 2014, during one of Argyle's darkest periods.

18th

Argyle striker, Ben Waine, scored twice in New Zealand's 3-0 win over the Solomon Islands in the OFC Nations Cup. Ben netted a double within the first 12 minutes of the game before being substituted in the 65th minute.

The All Whites next play Vanuatu on Friday 21 June.

Will Jenkins Davies has signed a one-year contract extension with Argyle.

The 19-year-old midfielder spent the 2023-24 campaign on loan with Torquay United, making 33 appearances and scoring seven goals, despite missing part of the season with a knee injury.

The creative midfielder has played 11 times for Argyle's first team and will be looking to add to that appearance tally in the upcoming season.

After penning his contract, Jenkins Davies said: "I am buzzing. All I have known is Argyle since I was young. I joined the club when I was seven, and it is a club that has nurtured me all the way through to this stage.

"I learned a lot from my time at Torquay last season, it is not only about ability but also about character and determination which we had to show in abundance after a difficult season.

"I ... can't wait for pre-season to start to get the ball back at my feet. I am really thankful to be able to continue my development here."

Argyle first-team coach and Head of Player Development Kevin Nancekivell added: "Will performed well in difficult circumstances last season at Torquay.

"He knows there is still lots of room for growth and development to become an integral part of the squad, but we are really looking forward to continuing to work with him for another year.

"He has all the attributes to be successful and it is up to him now to build on the hard work he has already put in and get better and better."

14th

Another two young Academy products have signed professional contracts with Argyle. Jack Matthews and Josh Bernard have joined Freddie Issaka and Caleb Roberts in officially stepping up to the senior ranks next term.

Midfielder Bernard's story is an amazing one. He was not offered a scholarship with Argyle's Academy Under-18s team, but instead joined Argyle Community Trust's football education programme. Such was his development and application, he was given the chance to play for the Under-18s, making his first appearance in March 2023.

After signing his contract, Bernard said: "An amazing moment for me and my family. I would have never expected this to happen from where I was.

"Just two years ago I had given up football and started labouring but knew that wasn't what I wanted to do and joined the Argyle Community Trust programme. That gave me a chance to study and still play football, and fortunately I impressed and got a chance with the Academy.

"I've always had an extra hunger to reach this position and I know this is a big moment, but the dream doesn't stop here. I want to impress and be involved in the first-team squad. I know the Gaffer likes to give young players an opportunity and it is now up to me to try and impress in pre-season."

Cornishman Jack Matthews has generally played in central defence for the Under-18s, but will frequently fill in other positions, notably in central midfield, where his comfortable ball-carrying abilities stand him in good stead.

His calmness, maturity and flexibility meant he was included in the senior squad for much of the last pre-season build up, and his consistent performances have now earned him a professional contract.

Matthews commented: "It is the best feeling ever. A real dream come true for me and my family. I remember watching Argyle as a kid at Home Park and now I'll hopefully be the one running out there for the first team.

"I know that the hard work starts now, and I need to impress when pre-season starts.

"I have been working hard for the past few weeks to make sure I am ready and hit the ground running, and I just can't wait to join back up with the squad."

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Argyle have appointed Pete Shuttleworth as Assistant Head Coach. The 45-year-old will join Wayne Rooney's backroom team together with first-team coaches Kevin Nancekivell and Simon Ireland, and goalkeeping coach Daryl Flahavan.

Shuttleworth worked closely with Wayne at Birmingham City, D.C. United and Derby County. He also recently formed part of Republic of Ireland Interim Head Coach John O'Shea's backroom staff for their games against Hungary and Portugal.

Argyle Head Coach Rooney said: "Pete is someone who I have known for a long time having worked together at previous football clubs.

"He is an excellent coach with footballing ideals that match mine and Argyle's but is also an outstanding motivator and has a real knowledge of tactical and performance analysis.

"Ultimately, he is a great person who holds all the values that the football club and I look for and he will complement our current group of coaching staff perfectly.

Director of Football, Neil Dewsnip, added: "We are thrilled that Pete has agreed to join Argyle as Assistant Head Coach.

"He is someone Wayne has worked with closely in the past and a coach who we feel will further strengthen our existing staff here at Argyle and complement them perfectly.

"Plans are well underway for pre-season, and I can't wait for all the players and staff to come back together at the start of July as we look ahead to next season."

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Argyle Women have announced their pre-season schedule. The Greens will begin with an away game against Moneyfields FC, a side from the division below Argyle, who are based in Portsmouth.

The fixtures are

Moneyfields (A) - Sunday, 7 July. 2pm

Cardiff City (A) - Sunday, 14 July. 2pm

Yeovil Town (H) - Sunday, 21 July. 2.30pm 

Torquay United (A) – Tuesday, 23 July. 7.30pm

Aberystwyth Town (H) – Sunday, 28 July. 2.30pm 

Manchester United Under-21s (A) – Saturday, 3 August. 3pm

Bridgwater United (H) – Sunday, 11 August. 2.30pm

Argyle finished ninth in the Women's National League last term. The 2024-25 season begins on the weekend of 18 August.

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Mustapha Bundu started for the Sierra Leone side in their World Cup qualifying match against Djibouti last night: Sierra Leone won 2-1.

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Argyle have announced their pre-season schedule, which includes four away fixtures. Because of the extensive work being done to the Home Park pitch, none of the pre-season matches will take place there.

The games are:

Cheltenham Town (A) - Saturday, 20 July, 3pm

Torquay United (A) - Saturday, 27 July, 3pm

Away fixture to be announced – Tuesday, 30 July

Milton Keynes Dons (A) – Saturday, 3 August, 3pm

Before that, the squad will head to Marbella in Spain for a training camp which will last nine days - from 7 to 16 July - and is scheduled to include at least one fixture, still to be confirmed.

The new Championship season will begin on the weekend of 9-11 August.

Four Argyle players have been called for international duty during the summer break.

Mustpha Bundu is in the Sierra Leonean squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Djibouti and Burkina Faso. The striker already has 14 caps for his country.

Defender, Brendan Galloway, has been included in the Zimbabwean squad for their World Cup qualifiers Zimbabwe play Lesotho and South Africa within the next week.

'Keeper, Conor Hazard, has again been selected for Northern Ireland for a pair of friendlies against Spain and Andorra in preparation for the next UEFA Nations League campaign, which starts in September.

And Ben Waine, will have a busy summer. The striker is in the New Zealand squad for the Oceania competition between 15 and 30 June which the All Whites have won five times. The last edition, scheduled for 2020, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning Waine's side are looking to defend the title they won eight years ago.

New Zealand have been drawn into Group A with New Caledonia, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, who are co-hosting the tournament with Fiji.

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