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Sheridan hopeful of banishing past FA Cup disappointments

30 years ago it was heartbreak for Plymouth manager, John Sheridan, then in his playing career as a top flight midfielder. In a replay on 20 May 1993, Sheridan and his club Sheffield Wednesday felt the dejection of FA Cup final defeat, as Arsenal scored a winner in the last minute of extra time to seal a last gasp 2-1 victory.

Over the last five years, Argyle have failed to get out of...

It's the late late show again as Argyle grab last minute victory

Plymouth Argyle 1

Alessandra 90

Northampton Town 0

Sky Bet Football League Two, Saturday 2 November 2013, Home Park

Two one-nil wins, two very late goals to earn the points, but gradually Plymouth are beginning to show signs of the potential that manager John Sheridan has continued to champion.

Lewis Alessandra latched onto a fine through pass by...

This weekend's Premier League fixtures and predictions

League leaders Arsenal do battle with Liverpool, it's the Welsh derby and Newcastle host in-form Chelsea: three of the highlights of the Premier League weekend.

Premier League fixtures with our predictions below.

Barclays Premier League

Saturday 2 November 2013 (kick-off 3pm unless stated) (predictions in brackets)

Newcastle United v Chelsea (12.45pm) (...

Match Day Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Northampton Town

Plymouth Argyle v Northampton Town

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 2 November 2013, Home Park (kick-off 3pm)

Following last weekend's high, when Argyle snatched victory from the jaws of another scoreless draw in injury time, John Sheridan's side will be focused on ensuring that it is merely the start of a steady climb up the League 2 table.

The win at Mansfield...

Sweet victory! Trotman's late winner ends Argyle's goal drought

Mansfield Town 0

Plymouth Argyle 1

Neal Trotman 90+3

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 26 October 2013, One Call Stadium

It took 249 minutes but finally Argyle found the back of the net - in injury time - to take all three points away from Nottinghamshire. For so long it looked like Argyle's goaless and winless run would continue, but Neal Trotman's 93rd...

Match Day Preview: Mansfield Town v Plymouth Argyle

Mansfield Town v Plymouth Argyle

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 26 October 2013, One Call Stadium (kick-off 3pm)

The answer to Argyle's recent period in the doledrums is arguably quite simple: goals.

Tuesday night's deeply forgettable match against Newport aside, if that vital ingredient had been added to Plymouth's recent displays, they would surely have...

This weekend's Premier League fixtures and predictions

One of the most open Premier League seasons ever continues this weekend. Can Arsenal remain top dogs? Will Chelsea, Liverpool or Manchester City make a break from the chasing pack? Will Manchester United begin to mount their challenge? Can Norwich, Palace and Sunderland lift themselves from their bottom three gloom? Sunday's north east derby and the big money boys, Chelsea v Man City, are...

Match Day Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Newport County

Plymouth Argyle v Newport County

Sky Bet Football League 2, Tuesday 22 October 2013, Home Park (kick-off 7.45pm)

Seven games on from their last League 2 victory on 7 September, Argyle will be desperate to end a frustrating and disappointing run tonight against Newport.

Lying 19th and just two points above the relegation zone, the Pilgrims need to start turning...

Argyle sunk by ten-man Hartlepool

Hartlepool United 1

Luke James 55

Plymouth Argyle 0

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 19 October 2013, Victoria Park

A second half goal from Hartlepool striker Luke James decided a match that Argyle should surely have taken something away from to accompany their long trip back home from the north east.

Hartlepool were down to 10 men relatively early...

Match Day Preview: Hartlepool United v Plymouth Argyle

Hartlepool United v Plymouth Argyle

Sky Bet Football League Two, Saturday 19 Octover 2013 (kick-off 3pm)

"We know what we’ve got to try and do and that’s win football matches."

John Sheridan has challenged his team to take the initiative in their long distance away fixture at Hartlepool on Saturday:

“We’ve got to get that first goal and get ourselves in the...

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