Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher praised his promotion-chasing side as they stayed top of Sky Bet League One with a 3-1 home win over Cambridge.In-form Callum Wright, skipper Joe Edwards and substitute Niall Ennis scored for Argyle to cancel out Sam Smith’s first-half bullet header.Schumacher said: “It was a really good performance and to get a 3-1 win and not be as nail-biting as the...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher admitted dramatic winners will be the end of him after his side’s last-gasp 2-1 victory at Shrewsbury.The Pilgrims looked set to plummet out of the League One promotion places until Callum Wright’s 96th-minute diving header.Crystal Palace loanee Killian Phillips opened the scoring for the hosts before visiting captain Joe Edwards levelled.And there was...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher was left “buzzing” after his side moved a step closer to promotion from Sky Bet League One with a narrow 1-0 win at derby rivals Exeter.Despite being second best for much of the Devon derby, it was the Pilgrims who made the breakthrough with 20 minutes left.A short corner routine saw Matt Butcher’s shot take a huge deflection off former Pilgri...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher is hoping for a reaction from his promotion-chasing side following a 2-0 defeat against Lincoln.Mark Kennedy’s Lincoln countered to score through Olamide Shodipo on 28 minutes and then wrapped up the game with Ben House’s early second-half strike.Schumacher’s side were losing at home for just the second time in Sky Bet League One this season and ...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher praised his side’s character and depth as they battled back from a goal down to pick up three points to take them to the top of League One.Second-half goals from substitutes Danny Mayor, Ben Waine and Jay Matete gave the Greens the points after Jensen Weir had given struggling Morecambe a shock third-minute lead.A delighted Schumacher said: “I’m ...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher knows his Plymouth Argyle side had an off day but the 2-0 win at Accrington that took them to the top of League One was all that mattered.A deflected Matt Butcher strike in the 14th minute and a late Conor Grant goal sent Argyle into top spot after Sheffield Wednesday lost to Barnsley.Accrington had Mo Sangare sent off in the 51st minute for two bookable offences – their ...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher was delighted with promotion-chasing Plymouth as they scored at “important times” to beat League One basement side Forest Green 2-0.Central defender James Bolton headed Argyle ahead from an eighth-minute Jordan Houghton corner and Bali Mumba doubled their lead in the 47th minute.“The most important thing today was that we got the win,” admitted Schumache...Full Story »

Boss Steven Schumacher expressed his delight after Plymouth came from behind to beat Derby and move level with Sheffield Wednesday at the top of Sky Bet League One.After goals from Callum Wright and Ryan Hardie had sealed victory, Schumacher said: “We are strong at home, we have had a brilliant record and that is 16 wins here at home. If we can get a few more, that will be great.”Har...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted with his promotion-chasing side as they claimed their 15th home Sky Bet League One victory of the season by beating Charlton 2-0.Ryan Hardie took his tally to 16 goals with a superb solo strike at the start of the second half after having a first-half stoppage-time penalty appeal waved away.Fellow striker Niall Ennis reached 11 goals with Argyle&rsqu...Full Story »

Manager Steven Schumacher admitted his frustration as his promotion-chasing Plymouth side were held to a goalless League One draw by Fleetwood.Unbeaten in three games, Argyle remain level on points with new leaders Sheffield Wednesday but the Owls have a game in hand and a better goal difference.Schumacher admitted: “It was one of those days. But if you’d said to me we would take two...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta described Lee Mason's 'human error' for Brentford's equaliser as 'unacceptable' Mikel Arteta has stated he will “only be satisfied” if his Arsenal side are given two points back after a VAR error robbed them of a win against Brentford on Saturday. The Gunners suffered a disappointing 1-1 draw at home to the Bees as Ivan Toney scored from close-range, eight minutes afte...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher was delighted for unexpected goalscorers Matt Butcher and Saxon Earley following the 3-1 win at Oxford.The victory, a third in their last four games, keeps Argyle top of Sky Bet League One but out-of-form Oxford have now taken just one point from their last 18.Butcher notched his first goal for Plymouth while Earley scored on his full debut after having to wait...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher praised the composure of his side as they returned to the League One summit with a 3-1 home win over south coast rivals Portsmouth.Ryan Hardie struck on the counter-attack in stoppage time, set up by strike partner Sam Cosgrove who had opened the scoring in the first half.Finn Azaz had made it 2-0 in the 70th minute before Reeco Hackett pulled a goal back for Pomp...Full Story »

Arnaut Danjuma is set to sign for Tottenham on loan after they hijacked his move from Villarreal to Everton, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Forward Danjuma, 25, had agreed a switch to Goodison Park -- even undergoing a medical -- before Spurs moved to convince the player to change his plans and move to North London. The winger will now join Tottenham on loan until June 30, with no option incl...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted with his League One table-topping side’s 4-2 home win over Cheltenham.Argyle led 2-0 thanks to goals from Dan Scarr and Ryan Hardie, while Cheltenham responded through Taylor Perry before half-time.Callum Wright made it 3-1 before Alfie May again reduced the gap and Sam Cosgrove made it 4-2 and 13 home league wins for the leaders.Schumacher sai...Full Story »

Goals from Daizen Maeda and Giorgos Giakoumakis took Celtic into the Viaplay Cup final with a 2-0 victory over valiant Kilmarnock at Hampden Park.Japan international Maeda knew little about it when the ball bounced off his chest a few yards from goal in the 18th minute following an Aaron Mooy free-kick.The holders had two goals chalked off by VAR for offside after the break which kept Derek McIn...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher said his team “kept going” and got what they deserved in a top-of-the-table 1-1 draw with Ipswich.Meanwhile, his opposite number Kieran McKenna said he was “disappointed’ with the result but could not have any complaints about it.Bali Mumba rescued the point for Plymouth in the third minute of time added on and kept them seven points cle...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou praised Giorgos Giakoumakis for his attitude after the substitute threatened several times in a 2-0 cinch Premiership win over Kilmarnock amid ongoing speculation over his future.Giakoumakis reportedly wants a move after talks over an improved contract fell through and the Greece international has not started since October.But he showed plenty of hunger after repl...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted as his side swept to a 3-1 home win over MK Dons to soar seven points clear at the League One summit.On-loan Swansea playmaker Morgan Whittaker set up first-half goals for James Wilson and Niall Ennis before making it 3-1 in the second period, with Nathan Holland having briefly restored parity for the visitors in the 19th minute.“It’s a b...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted to see his side start the second half of their League One season with a 1-0 home win over in-form Wycombe.Dan Scarr’s 33rd-minute volley from Adam Randell’s corner settled the contest.“It’s been a brilliant first half of the season and we are all proud of what’s happened, but it was important we got the second half of th...Full Story »