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All news, opinion and analysis on Plymouth Argyle FC men’s first team
Match Analysis: Plymouth Argyle 2 Bristol Rovers 2
To break through, Argyle had to rely on a superb curling finish from a tight angle by Lameiras and a comedy own goal from Rovers’ Tony Craig.
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Shrewsbury
“His passing and interchange with Ruben Lameiras was delightful, he had a decent effort deflected into the side netting, and proved to be the match-winner.”
Who is better: Macey or Letheren?
To say that Letheren was the cause of Argyle’s improved results is wrong for one basic reason: it assumes that Macey was the team’s core problem.
Tactical Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Luton
Argyle will need to keep the ball on the deck and get it out wide to the likes of Graham Carey and Ruben Lameiras where they can cause some damage.
Match Analysis: Sunderland 2 Plymouth Argyle 0
The Greens may be well within their rights to believe they deserved a little more. Unfortunately, composure cost Argyle this weekend, at both ends.
Player Ratings: Sunderland vs Plymouth Argyle
Songo’o was exposed positionally time and time again in the first half, and allowed Lee Cattermole of all people to twice get a run on him into the box.
The Opposition View: Sunderland vs Plymouth Argyle
The big change has been in mentality. Stewart Donald and Charlie Methven have brought back a sense of community to Sunderland and given it back to the fans.
Tactical Preview: Sunderland v Plymouth Argyle
Recently, Sunderland have shown themselves to be very effective from set pieces, with Grant Leadbitter registering four assists in just six appearances.
Match Analysis: Plymouth Argyle 5 Rochdale 1
It was less a victory, more an annihilation. Less a footballing contest, more a procession. Argyle led 1-0 at half time, but could have been out of sight.
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle 5 Rochdale 1
Who showed “just how far he has progressed”, who is “a new-found beacon of confidence”, and who delivered a “surprisingly astute performance”?
Tactical Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Rochdale
Rochdale have conceded four of more goals on a total of eight occasions in League One, a record high for the Football League this season.
The Case For The Defence
Argyle have kept five clean sheets in 33 league matches this season. Four of those have come from the 11 in which Edwards and Canavan have started together.