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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. |
Sunday 30th June 2024
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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.
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
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.
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
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
The All Whites next play Vanuatu on Friday 21 June.
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
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." 12th
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." 11th
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. 6th
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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.
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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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-nowGreens on Screen is run as a service to fellow supporters, in all good faith, without commercial or private gain. I have no wish to abuse copyright regulations and apologise unreservedly if this occurs. If you own any of the material used on this site, and object to its inclusion, please get in touch using the 'Contact Us' button at the top of each page.