ON the basis that getting into the second round of the FA Cup was the main objective – and bearing in mind what happened to their neighbours the previous day – Argyle can be entirely satisfied with their day’s work.
Their Northern Conference visitors, ranked 44 places below them in the football league pyramid, gave them a game, to be sure, and more than a few heart-in-mouth moments but...
The official community 6-a-side football leagues in Plymouth are proving so popular that it will be expanding in the next fortnight, the organisers have announced.
The competitions, run by Leisure Leagues – Europe’s largest providers of 6 a side football – takes place at Devonport School For Boys on Sunday, Monday and Thursday and staff admitted they were delighted with how things had...
A TEAM of young footballers from Plympton has been kitted out in a smart new strip thanks to sponsorship from Plymouth-based training provider Skills Group. AFC Plympton Under 13s football team can now step out on to the pitch in style after being kitted out by Skills Group earlier this month. The boys from AFC Plympton Under 13s currently play in the top division of DJM (Devon, Junior and...
A YOUNG football team from Saltash has swapped its second-hand kit for a smart new strip thanks to sponsors Simply Kitchens. Bosses at the Plymouth-based company decided to back Saltash United Under 12s after being approached by a parent of one of the young players. Playing their second season in the DJM (Devon, Junior and Minor league), the boys can now stride out on to the pitch with pride...
A strong second-half showing from the Pilgrims preserved their unbeaten home record and lifted them back into the Sky Bet League 2 top ten after they overcame stubborn resistance from ten-man Southend, writes Rick Cowdery.
Goals from Reuben Reid – his fifth of the season – and man of the match Lewis Alessandra – his first – netted the victory against the Shrimpers, who had centre-back...
• More giant screens and HD TVs than any other bar on the high street • Order drinks from your mobile phone • Amazing World Cup after-parties
With the World Cup just weeks away, if you can’t afford a ticket to Brazil, the big question is ‘where’s the best place to catch all the action?’ For the ultimate football fiesta, great food and drinks deals, an awesome atmosphere and, of course, brilliant big screens, look no further than Walkabout on Union Street. With more screens than any other bar on the high street, Walkabout will be showing every kick of every game in stunning HD on at...
• More giant screens and HD TVs than any other bar on the high street • Order drinks from your mobile phone • Amazing World Cup after-parties
With the World Cup just weeks away, if you can’t afford a ticket to Brazil, the big question is ‘where’s the best place to catch all the action?’ For the ultimate football fiesta, great food and drinks deals, an awesome atmosphere and, of course...
Millie Snodin, a year seven student at Ivybridge Community College, has been presented with a prestigious award in the national ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ (SRtRC) competition.
Millie received her award at the ground of Premier League champions Manchester City from women’s first team players Isobel Christiansen and Emma Lipman.
ARGYLE'S playoff hopes are now hanging by a thread, after being comprehensively beaten 4-0 by Bury, writes Chris Groves.
The Pilgrims went into the break a goal behind to Andrew Tutte's strike in the eighth minute, but held their own against a confident Bury side who have been on enviable run of form.
Argyle may have been hopeful of clawing back at least a point after the...
Paul Wotton admits there will be an extra dimension to his 10th Devon Expressway Derby tonight, but does not feel any added pressure because of it, writes Rick Cowdery.
A packed, passionate, partisan crowd will welcome Exeter City to Home Park, with the visitors anxious to build on a recent home win over Fleetwood to ease relegation concerns.
