Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Squad
Jake Jervis2015current
Ben Waine2023current
David Jack1919–1920- Doug Livingstone1926–1926
- Gordon Astall1947–1953
- Sammy McCrory1952–1955
- George Baker1954–1961
Jack Rowley1954–1957
Peter McParland1963–1964- Tony Book1964–1966
- Alan Peacock1967–1968
Paul Mariner1973–1976- Gary Megson1977–1979
Jim Beglin1989–1990- Jim Beglin1990–1990
John Gregory1990–1990- Erik van Rossum1991–1992
Peter Shilton1992–1995
Bruce Grobbelaar1996–1997
Matt Derbyshire2004–2005
Bojan Djordjic2005–2007
Dexter Blackstock2005–2005- Taribo West2005–2005
Ákos Buzsáky2005–2005- Ákos Buzsáky2005–2008
Barry Hayles2006–2008
Dan Gosling2006–2008
Leon Clarke2006–2006
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake2006–2008
Ashley Barnes2007–2010
Jimmy Abdou2007–2008
Larrys Mabiala2007–2007
Lee Martin2007–2008
Rory Fallon2007–2011
Scott Sinclair2007–2007
Craig Cathcart2008–2009
Craig Noone2008–2011
Graham Stack2008–2009
Jamie Mackie2008–2010
Jason Puncheon2008–2010
Lukas Jutkiewicz2008–2008
Nicolas Marin2008–2008- Nicolas Marin2008–2009
Paul Gallagher2008–2009
Yannick Bolasie2008–2011
Émile Mpenza2008–2009- Akihiro Hayashi2009–2010
Bradley Wright-Phillips2009–2011
Cillian Sheridan2009–2010- David Gray2009–2009
James Chester2009–2009
Joe Mason2009–2011
Kári Árnason2009–2011- Roudolphe Douala2009–2010
- Roudolphe Douala2009–2009
Réda Johnson2009–2011
Shane Lowry2009–2009
Damien Johnson2010–2012
David Button2010–2011
David Stockdale2010–2010
Jack Stephens2010–2011
Kenny Cooper2010–2010
Richard Eckersley2010–2010
Ben Gibson2011–2011
Conor Hourihane2011–2014
Joe Bryan2013–2013
Bobby De Cordova-Reid2014–2014- Bobby De Cordova-Reid2014–2015
- Bobby De Cordova-Reid2015–2015
Gethin Jones2015–2015
Matt Macey2018–2019
Jose Baxter2019–2019
Kieran Agard2021–2022
Nikola Katić2025–2025
Plymouth Argyle F.C. is a professional football club based in Plymouth, England, known for its rich history and passionate fan base.
The club currently competes in EFL League One, the third tier of the English football league system.
Plymouth Argyle has played at Home Park since 1901, making it a historic venue for the club.
Biography
Formation
Plymouth Argyle Football Club, originally founded as Argyle Football Club in 1886, is a professional association football club based in Plymouth, Devon, England. The club's inaugural match took place on October 16, 1886, against Caxton, where they faced a 2-0 defeat. However, they quickly rebounded, securing their first victory later that week against Dunheved College. The club struggled in its early years, leading to its dissolution in 1894, but it was revived in 1897 as part of the Argyle Athletic Club. By 1903, Argyle had turned professional and adopted its current name, joining the Southern League under the management of Bob Jack.
Early Success and Development
Argyle's first professional match occurred on September 1, 1903, against West Ham United, resulting in a 2-0 win. The club's home ground, Home Park, has been their base since 1901. Over the years, Plymouth Argyle has experienced various successes, including multiple championships in the Third Division South and League One, with notable victories in the 1929-30, 1951-52, 1958-59, 2003-04, and most recently, the 2022-23 season. The club has also seen its share of challenges, including relegations and promotions, but has maintained a strong presence in English football.
Honours and Legacy
Plymouth Argyle has a rich history of achievements, including being champions of the Southern League in 1912-13 and winning the EFL Trophy as runners-up in 2022-23. The club's legacy is marked by its resilience and dedication to the sport, making it a beloved institution in Plymouth and a significant part of English football history. With a passionate fan base and a commitment to excellence, Plymouth Argyle continues to strive for success in the EFL League One and beyond.
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Gallery
Career & Clubs
Formation and early years (1886–1937)
The club was founded in 1886 as Argyle Football Club, the first match taking place on 16 October 1886 against Caxton, a team from Cornwall and in which the Pilgrims lost 2–0. Later that week Argyle won for the first time, beating Dunheved College (now Launceston College) in Launceston (where many of the club's first members had been educated) 2–1. The club played several friendlies against Plymouth United, but poor performances on the pitch led to it going out of existence in 1894 before being resurrected in 1897 as one part of a general sports club, the Argyle Athletic Club. In 1898, Argyle F.C. produced its first rulebook. The club's ground was given as Marsh Mills, an area on the edge of the city of Plymouth. Much speculation surrounds the origin of the name Argyle. One explanation is that the club was named after the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, an army regiment with a strong football side of its own. Another theory is given by the local geography–suggesting the name comes either from the nearby public house, The Argyle Tavern, where the founder members may have met, or from a local street Argyle Terrace. The club adopted its current name when it became fully professional in 1903, joining the Southern League, under the management of Bob Jack. Argyle's first professional game was on 1 September 1903 against West Ham United resulting in a 2–0 win for Argyle. The first home game as a fully professional club was on 5…
- League
- EFL League One
Legacy
Source: League
Third Division South / Third Division / Second Division / League One (level 3) Champions: 1929–30, 1951–52, 1958–59, 2003–04, 2022–23 Runners-up: 1921–22, 1922–23, 1923–24, 1924–25, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1974–75, 1985–86 Third Division / League Two (level 4) Champions: 2001–02 Runners-up: 2016–17 Promoted: 2019–20 Play-off winners: 1996 Southern League Champions: 1912–13 Western League Champions: 1904–05 Cup
EFL Trophy Runners-up: 2022–23
Archive
Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is a professional association football club based in the city of Plymouth, Devon, England. The team currently competes in EFL League One, the third level of the English football league system. The club has played at Home Park since 1901.
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