Football

Ox tail end to uneven England performance in Rio

Brazil 2 England 2 (International Friendly)

Sunday 3 June 2013

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

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

Argyle defender Ben Purrington turns professional on his 17th birthday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moyes confirmed as new Manchester United manager

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

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

He will take charge for...

Sir Alex Ferguson announces his Manchester United retirement

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

The club announced the decision this morning.

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

Sheridan pens a three year deal with Argyle

Plymouth Argyle have announced today that John Sheridan has signed a three-year deal to remain as manager.

The news follows statements from manager and club earlier in the week confirming an 'in principle' agreement.

Sheridan is contracted until the summer of 2016 which the club views as confirmation of "the mutual commitment to a long-term future between club and manager...

Plymouth Argyle's Disability Team reach national final

Plymouth Argyle FC's Disability Team will compete in the national Disability Cup Final on Sunday 12 May after an emphatic 5-0 win against Living4Life FC.

The Colchester-based team were beaten in the southern regional semi-final in Basingstoke meaning Argyle become southern champions.

Plymouth will now face the northern champions, Boston United, in the final at St George's Park...

Match Preview: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle - come on you Pilgrims!

Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

League Two, Saturday 27 April 2013, 3.00pm

So this is it. Today is D-Day for Argyle as the final game of the season arrives with the Greens still uncertain of their Football League status next season.

A win away at Rochdale would ensure Plymouth play football in League Two in 2013/14. A draw would provide the same outcome given Argyle's...

Defeat leaves Argyle with a tense season finale

Plymouth Argyle 0 Rotherham United 1

League Two, Saturday 20 April 2013

After so much recent good work and excellent results had boosted Argyle's confidence of staying in League Two, an undeserved defeat has thrown their Football League survival into jeopardy once more.

Rotherham stole all 3 points with a 75 minute winner from Kieran Agard against the run of play and...

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