GREEN ARMY:The Pilgrims set to march again!

[Giggles]

I was meaning with regards to being in league 2, aside from Torquay there isn't another close derby. Glad u like and hope Young and Lecointe become key figures for years to come. Hope u will keep following.

Thx for your comment.

Ah, fair enough, I suppose compared to most clubs they are local

And yeah, Young & Lecointe both been linked with moves away to PL/Champ clubs, but hopefully we keep hold of them.

 

[AndySams10]

Ah, fair enough, I suppose compared to most clubs they are local

And yeah, Young & Lecointe both been linked with moves away to PL/Champ clubs, but hopefully we keep hold of them.

I hope they can aswell, I was born there and want to see the Green Army back where they belong. Next update will be later. |)

 

[AndySams10]

Hereford 2 - 5 Plymouth Argyle

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A game full of goals today and most were scored before half time. We went 4 up thanks to goals from the in form Luke Young(2), Matt Lecointe and Darren Purse. In the second half we took our foot of the gas and allowed Hereford back into the game and they halved the deficit through Tom Barkhuizen and Richard Peniket. Barkhuizen was on the score sheet again, but this time in his own net, as he diverted a Curtis Nelson header passed his goalkeeper and sealed the game in our favour.

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 2 Port Vale

Another game where we flew into a healthy lead, Matt Lecointe and Juvel Tsoumou(2) kept up there fine start to the campaign. But as in the previous game we allowed the opposition to get back into the game when Tom Pope and then Louis Dodds, made it a nervy final few minutes, but we held on to extend our unbeaten run to 13 games.

Rotherham 0 - 3 Plymouth Argyle

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Yet another fine performance from the lads tonight against a Rotherham side who were in the play off positions. Ashley Hemmings scored our opener with a fine left footed drive. Then Matt Lecointe scored after good work from strike partner Tsoumou. Early into the second half Luke Young got himself another deserved goal to take his tally to six for the season.

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 1 Aldershot

We sent the home faithful away with some festive cheer after a great performance on New Years Eve. Luke Young opened the scoring, bundling home from close range. Paul Wotton scored our second from long range to double our lead. Ben Herd pulled one back almost immediately for the visitors and we had to wait for another cracker from Wotton to ease any nerves.​

 

[AndySams10]

Next update including League Table, Awards news will be later tonight, once I'm back from Spurs game. (H). Hope you are all enjoying.

 

[AndySams10]

Plymouth Argyle 1 - 1 Northampton

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Despite having the favourites tag before the game and the majority of possession through out it, we were made to play out a frustrating draw. Simon Walton gave us the lead from the penalty spot on 37 minutes, which put us in front at the break. Arron Davies got Northampton's equaliser with a free header just after half time.

CLUB STATEMENT

The club can confirm that leading Goalscorer Juvel Tsoumou has under gone a minor operation on his fractured ribs picked up in the recent league game at home to Northampton. Tsoumou(below) is expected to be out for upto 2 months.

3rd Round

Chesterfield 2 - 1 Plymouth Argyle

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I had hoped we would've progressed further especially against a side, although in a division higher, I felt we could beat. We were slow out of the traps and found ourselves two down within 25 minutes, goals from Jimmy Juan and Danny Whitaker gave the home side a well earned lead. Luke Young pulled a goal back for us after 52 minutes, but we couldn't find another to keep our Cup run alive.

Transfer Gossip

Rumours are circulating that Plymouth Argyle manager Andy Samuels could be in the market to freshen his Npower League 2 side. Reports are mentioning a possible loan signing to cover the loss of leading scorer Juvel Tsoumou is high on Samuels's wishlist. Although no names have been mentioned as yet, we know Samuels has had scouts sent to watch young Fulham striker Marcello Trotta and also Leicester's Martyn Waghorn.

CLUB STATEMENT

NEW SIGNING!!

The club are delighted to welcome young Arsenal right back Gavin Hoyte to the club on a season long loan. Hoyte will wear the number 45 shirt.
"I felt we needed some competition at Right back and Gavin has a wealth of experience despite his young age and I have confident in his ability to shine in an Argyle Shirt" manager Andy Samuels told the Club's website.

Accrington 2 -1 Plymouth Argyle

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When our unbeaten run was going to come to an end I never expected it to be against the league's bottom club. An Iain Dunbavin Own Goal on 6 minutes gave us the lead and we shouldv'e controlled the game from there. The loss of Tsoumou is proving a big one, as chances came and went, notably to his replacement Nick Chadwick. We held onto half time, but after we were undone by Charlie Bennett on 53 mins and then Micahel Woods who curled in a 20 yard effort into the top corner and a goal to end our unbeaten 17 game run.

Transfer News

Sky Sources are tonight reporting that Plymouth Argyle are in talks with Arsenal over signing hot prospect Benik Afobe. We understand that Afobe is currently on his way to Home Park as we speak. Any more news we will bring it to you, as soon as we get it.

CLUB STATEMENT

NEW SIGNING!!

Theclub can confirm we have reached an agreement with Arsenal to sign striker Benik Afobe on loan for the remainder of the season. Afobe will wear the number 39 shirt.
"I'm delighted we could get Benik, especially after losing young Juvel. I'm confident Benik can come straight in and fill Juvel's boots during his time here" Manager Andy Samuels told the official club website.

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 1 Crawley

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Back to winning ways and keeping our unbeaten home record in shape. I gave Benik Afobe his debut today and he didn't disappoint bagging 2 goals on his first start for the club and gave the fans a little glimpse of what talent he possesses. Billy Clarke got the goal for underacheiving Crawley despite spending big, they find themselves at the wrong end of the table. Crawley's bad luck continued, much to our fortune as Byron Napper scored an Own Goal to seal a fine win for the Green Army.

 

[AndySams10]

League Table - Jan'12.

 

[CCFCFAN]

Two-horse race for the title you and Swindon are really pulling away

 

[AndySams10]

December Manager of the Month

Plymouth Argyle manager Andy Samuels has been named NPower Manager of the Month for December. Samuels was presented with his award at the PFA Dinner during the week. Samuels said "I'm thrilled to get my second award, but it's the team that deserve all the credit. But we know we can't stop now, promotion is what we want and if we keep playing how we have, we will acheive our aim."

Bristol Rovers 2 - 1 Plymouth Argyle

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Having beaten our opponents today quite easily early in the season, we were expecting more of a fight today and that's what we got. Julian Gray got the hosts off to a great start firing home from a tight angle. We got back on level terms almost immediately through our veteran midfielder Paul Wotton. The game had draw written all over it, until a defensive lapse let in Michael Bryan and he slotted home to Bristol Rovers a last gasp win.

Plymouth Argyle 2 - 0 Morecambe

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Back on winning terms this afternoon, we a very straight forward victory. Matt Lecointe got back on the scoresheet with a goal from an acute angle. Barry Roche was unlucky to rebound a Benik Afobe effort into his own net on 60 minutes.

Crewe 2 - 2 Plymouth Argyle

A game that was truly a case of a game of two halves! We went in at half time two nil up, thanks to the in form Lecointe and also a fine goal by Luke Young. We looked set to get a good away win, until Darren Purse was shown red with 10 minutes to go. Despite going to a more conservative approach we conceeded in the 82nd minute when confusion in the defence let in Shaun Miller and in the 4th minute of injury time a long throw caused havoc for my defenders and Harry Clayton salvaged a point for the home side, with a flick header past Jake Cole.

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 1 Swindon

A huge promotion clash today played in front of a bumper 8,000 passionate fans. It gave us the chance to increase our lead over the team in 2nd place. We couldn't of asked for a better start with Matt Lecointe(2) giving us a quick fire lead after 5 minutes. Tresor Kandol pulled a goal back on 38 minutes as we went in with a nervy lead at the interval. It was an end to end game with Swindon perhaps shading the better of it, but that changed in the 66th minute when Simon Ferry was shown a straight red card for a two footed lunge on Simon Walton. We had to wait until the 86th minute to seal victory when Curtis Nelson headed home from a corner.

Dag & Red 2 -2 Plymouth Argyle

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A very entertaining game and very spirited come back by the lads also. Karl Sheppard and Conor McAleny put the Daggers two up and in control of the game after the first 45 mins. After a few changes and getting the belief back into the boys we struck back first through Matt Lecointe and then in the 90th minute a rare Luke Daley header got us a late draw.

 

[AndySams10]

Two-horse race for the title you and Swindon are really pulling away

Yeah I know, and I've just played Swindon, result is in latest update. U enjoying the story? Don't seem to have hooked many people in yet! Thanks for the comments.

 

[CCFCFAN]

Yeah I know, and I've just played Swindon, result is in latest update. U enjoying the story? Don't seem to have hooked many people in yet! Thanks for the comments.

Yep good story

 

[I3east]

Keep it up mate, it's a good read

 

[AndySams10]

Yep good story

Cheers mate, next update soon.

 

[AndySams10]

Keep it up mate, it's a good read

Thank you mate, appreciate it. Next update soon.

 

[AndySams10]

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 1 Burton

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Another home win, and it was down to our prolific strike force. Matt Lecointe(2) put us two up, but Justin Richards pulled one back on the stroke of half time. Juvel Tsoumou bagged his 16th of the season with ten minutes to go to seal the win.

Southend 1 - 4 Plymouth Argyle

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A fantastic win on the road this evening against 'The Shrimpers' who had an eye on joining the play off race. Again the win was all down to our strike force. Juvel Tsoumou took the match ball home with a sublime hat-trick, and Lecointe also got himself on the scoresheet. Conor Thomas replied for the hosts.

Torquay 1 - 0 Plymouth Argyle

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A game against a team who we thrashed earlier in the season and the end result didn't surprise me one bit. We didn't show up tonight and I was very disappointed, too many players not performing to their ability, but after all they have achieved so far, I couldn't be too harsh on them. Promising youngster Eunan O'Kane scored the winner, scrambling home from close range.

Plymouth Argyle 2 - 0 Macclesfield

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On home turf today and another win to keep fortress Home Park exactly that. A very one sided game and we looked in control throughout as goals from Curtis Nelson and Luke Young got us the three points.

Cheltenham 2 - 1 Plymouth Argyle

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A Loss tonight to a third placed Cheltenham side who have been revitalised by the loan signing of Martyn Waghorn. We took the lead through Tsoumou who smashed home from 18 yards, to put us infront against the run of the play. Waghorn was on hand to equalise just 5 minutes later and then again in the 35th minute to put the home side in the lead. We hit the woodwork four times in the second half, but couldn't get the decisive break.
This was our seventh away loss, and is something I hope to correct next season especially.

Plymouth Argyle 2 - 0 Gillingham

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Back to Home Park and yes another great win infront of the home faithful. Curtis Nelson scored his 10th of the season after 14 minutes, heading home from 12 yards out. Matt Lecointe doubled the lead 20 minutes later, when he fired home past the oncoming keeper.

** This win sealed promotion to NPower League 1

Plymouth Argyle 4 - 1 Afc Wimbledon

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A promotion clash this afternoon against an inform Wimbledon side who sit 4th in the league. Paul Wotton blasted home from 30 yards a minute before half time to give us a great boost for the second half. Then it was time for the Matt Lecointe show, as he bagged his first ever career hat-trick with three well taken goals. Ricky Wellard scored for the visitors, but the afternoon belonged to Lecointe.

March Manager of the Month

Plymouth Argyle manager Andy Samuels has been awarded the NPower League 2 Manager of the Month award for March. Samuels guided his Plymouth team to five wins out of seven for the month of March and also secured promotion with six games left.

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[AndySams10]

League Table - April'12.

Amazing to have reached 100 league goals and to gain promotion. League Title is next aim!!

 

[AndySams10]

Bradford 0 - 4 Plymouth

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Despite us getting promotion I really wanted to win the league, but with Swindon breathing down our necks, every game was a must win. Benik Afobe(2) finally got back on the scoresheet to put us well in control at the interval. Luke Young and Simon Walton sealed victory in the second half.

Barnet 2 - 0 Plymouth Argyle

Wanting to keep a distance from Swindon in second, we faced a tough trip to Underhill. Maybe the nerves got to my young team as we didn't compete for anything. Steve Kabba and Ricky Holmes scored early goals, which made our job even harder to find a way back.

Plymouth 4 - 0 Hereford
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We always have a habit of bouncing back from a defeat and being at home gave us the confidence to do just that. Darren Purse and a Jonathan Fortune Own Goal set us on our way, with Matt Lecointe and Ashley Hemmings scoring late in the second half to finish off the visitors.

Port Vale 0 - 0 Plymouth Argyle

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Our first nil nil of the season, but I left scratching my head as to how we hadn't won. 21 shots on the home goal we had, 64% possession to go with it and we hit the woodwork no less than five times. At least we halted a run of away losses, and had to hope that Swindon may have slipped up in their game.

Plymouth Argyle 2 - 0 Rotherham

Our final home game and we ended it in style. Although it was goalless at half time, we just needed a break in front of goal, that didn't arrive until the 65th minute when Matt Lecointe put us ahead with a well taken volley, Juvel Tsoumou sealed the win in the latter stages of the game.
This win mean't we had a 100% record at home, winning 20 and drawing 2!!

After the Final Whistle we found out that this win and Swindon drawing mean't we went up as CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!

Aldershot 1 - 3 Plymouth Argyle

Going into the final game as Champions I wanted to make sure we ended on a high, especially as our away form hasn't been great, and the boys didn't let me down. Gavin Hoyte scored his first for the club on 15 minutes and Matt Lecointe scored his 25th of the campaign, to make him our leading scorer, just 3 minutes later. Josh Payne slid home to give Aldershot a glimmer of hope, but an Anthony Straker Own Goal sealed a deserved win.

Plymouth Argyle Crowned Champions!

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Plymouth Argyle have won the NPower League 2 Title after a nail biting head to head with Swindon Town. The Pilgrims were only tipped to finish in a mid table position following the financial unrest off the pitch. But despite a very young squad Manager Andy Samuels has masterminded a triumph that will surely go down in Plymouth history and also make this young manager a future star.
Following victory against Aldershot, manager Samuels had this to say "Well obviously I'm delighted and truely honoured to have been given the job in the first place. All credit goes to my young team and how they have played this season and developed into a title winning side. I'm over the moon and can't wait to go on my holidays to soak up what we've achieved." Samuels was then pushed to answer a question regarding any new faces for the challenge in League 1, "Yes there will be a couple of new faces, one which may be announced shortly, but I've got complete faith in the lads that won us the league and they will be given the chance to push the club further next year."
This remarkable achievement was done on a shoe-string budget and crossed the finish line with the same squad Samuels inherited at the start of the campaign. With the success has brought a new main kit sponsor and additional kit sponsor all of which is welcomed money, to build a platform to take the Green Army further up the leagues and in Samuels they may just have the man for the job.

Samuels and Lecointe win major awards.

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At the Argyle Supporters Group end of season awards ceremony manager Andy Samuels was presented with his Manager of the Year award and said "I'm delighted with the award, but more importantly for me is that this great club is moving in the right direction and myself and the group of players here will keep giving 100% to take this back to where it belongs."
Joining Samuels up on stage was Hot Prospect Matt Lecointe. Lecointe won the NPower League 2 Top Goalscorer award, finding the net 25 times in his first season as a pro. "Words can't describe how I feel, the gaffer has shown so much belief in me and I hope to repay him for many years to come."
The Fans player of the season went to talented prospect Curtis Nelson, who had this to say on his award, "I'm over the moon that you guys have chosen me for this award, but it's all down to hard work and a fantastic team we have here, I really hope to have many more seasons wearing the Green of Plymouth, thank you."

 

[AndySams10]

End of Season 1 table - Delighted with how my first season went. Hopefully the same in the second!!

 

[AndySams10]

Season Two.

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Following our end of season break, I had my start of the season get together with the chairman and the board, where i was asked my plans and goals for the new campaign.
I responded with an aim of trying to get in the playoffs and a good cup run in one of the cups, using the same squad intergrated with a few youth youth players i.e Jordan Copp, Jamie Richards, Jared Sims and Jed Harper-Penman, to add depth to our small squad and a couple of loan signings that would be first team starters.
The board accepted my objectives and gave me 160k transfer budget, but didn't increase my wage budget which was in the red due currently, but hopefully that would change once a few players had been released.

Club Statement.

The have announced that 5 players have been released after their contracts expired, The players are Damien Johnson, Durrell Berry, Robbie Williams, Ladji Soukouna and Warren Feeney. The club wish the players success in the future. Also leaving the club are Physio Paul Atkinson, who will be replaced by Steve Whitehall and Scout John Deehan, who is replaced by Alan McLeary.

Plymouth Argyle today have announced the signing of Bournemouth goalkeeper Shwan Jalal for an undisclosed fee. Jalal(below) has joined the newly promoted League 1 side on a 3 year deal.

Plymouth manager Andy Samuels told the club's official website "I'm delighted to have secured the signing of Shwan, I felt that we needed another keeper in, as Romain Larrieu is focusing more on coaching and although Jake Cole was superb last season, I felt the need to add extra competition for the number 1 jersey and Shwan definately gives me that."

Here are the latest odds brought to you by Sky Bet on who will win the Npower League 1 title.

Swindon Town 5-1f
Sheffield United 5-1f
Barnsley 8-1
Peterborough United 8-1
Doncaster Rovers 8-1
Sheffield Wednesday 8-1
Plymouth Argyle 20-1

Samuels Pens New Deal.


Plymouth Argyle have today announced that their manager Andy Samuels has signed a new 2 year contract. The contract will run until the end of the 2014 season. The Plymouth board are delighted to have secured Samuels to a longer contract.

Argyle Trio Sign.

Promising trio Matt Lecointe, Luke Young and Curtis Nelson have all agreed new long term contracts with the club. Forward Lecointe has signed till 2015, Midfielder Young has signed till 2015 and Defender Nelson has extended his deal till 2017. All three players are seen as the present and future spine of the team and manager Andy Samuels was keen to tie them down for the next few years.

Sky Sports can confirm that NPower League 1 side Plymouth Argyle have made a double loan signing today. Re-joining the club is Defender Gavin Hoyte, who enjoyed a successful spell last season. Also, through the door at Home Park is big, powerful Forward Mathieu Manset. Manset(below) has found it difficult for first team action at Reading and will be hoping for more regular football down south.

The club announced both signings on their official website this evening. "I very happy bringing Gavin back to the club, as we are very short in the right back area, and he played his part in promotion last year. Mathieu has found it tough at Reading since his move from Hereford, and I'm hoping he can find that form that made him such a threat to opposing defenders. I also feel he will work well alongside young Lecointe." commented the Argyle manager Andy Samuels.​

 

[AndySams10]

Next update - Including Pre-Season and start of League 1 campaign with be posted later today.

 

[AndySams10]

PRE-SEASON ROUND UP.
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Stockport 0 - 5 Plymouth Argyle(Wotton, Young(2), Copp, Lecointe)

A great way to start Pre-season and a first start for youngster Jordan Copp, who is filling the left wing position, which was left by Ashley Hemmings. Mathieu Manset also made his debut with to assists. Shwan Jalal looked good on his first game in goal.

Plymouth Argyle 5(Lecointe, O.G, Manset, O.G, Blanchard) - 1 Chesterfield(Hazel)

Pleasing performance at home, with the same starting eleven as the previous game. Nice to see the Lecointe/Manset partnership starting to click. Maxime Blanchard also showed me what he could do in defence.

Plymouth Argyle 3(Lecointe(2), Walton) - 2 Aberdeen(Nicholl, Gilmour)

Superb comeback to keep us unbeaten at Home Park in all matches. Again no changes as I really want to hit the ground running when the season starts.

Plymouth Argyle 0 - 3 Motherwell(Higdon, Wood, Bremner)

A loss at Home, luckily though it was a friendly! I made a number of changes tonight, and despite the result, their were alot of positives.


Dover 1(Huke) - 2 Plymouth Argyle(Lecointe, Wotton)

Great to get a win, especially after a loss, and its this mentality I really want to focus on throughout the season. Matt Lecointe continued his great scoring form.

Saltash 0 - 3 Plymouth Argyle(Manset 3)

A chance to give my youngsters a run out with Nine changes made from my main starting eleven. Manset was outstanding today and could've scored more.

SPANISH YOUNGSTER SAILS IN.

Argyle have today completed the season long loan of Ex Barcelona star Cristian Ceballos. Ceballos has yet to make an impact in the english game since joining premiership giants Tottenham Hotspur. Spurs boss Redknapp had this to say on the young spaniard "Well the boy has enormous talent, but with the likes of Bale, Krancjar, Gio Dos Santos and a few others infront of him, he wouldn't get game time here. Plymouth are a great club and play a similar way to us, and I feel the boy will enjoy his football there". Since coming to England, Ceballos hasn't been able to shake off 'the new Messi' tag, very similar to Giovani at Spurs. And he will be hoping to impress at Home Park.
"I've been wanting to get some quality out wide and I feel now is the time for Cristian to step up and show what terrifc ability he has, hopefully if it works out, we can arrange a permanent deal at the end." added Argyle boss Samuels.
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