Steven Schumacher described Plymouth match-winner Morgan Whittaker’s left foot as “to die for” after his superb strike sealed a 1-0 win at Cheltenham.Whittaker struck in the 78th minute to ensure Argyle remained top of League One, taking them to 50 points after 23 games.“Morgan’s got that in his locker,” Schumacher said. “He has a left foot to die for an...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher’s Plymouth returned to winning ways – and the Sky Bet League One summit – with a 2-1 home win over basement side Morecambe.After goals from Niall Ennis and Sam Cosgrove had sealed a first win in five matches, Schumacher beamed: “To have 47 points before the halfway stage and top of the league going into Christmas Day, everybody can be really pleased abou...Full Story »

Japan produced another shock at the World Cup as late goals from substitutes Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano saw them come from behind to beat Germany 2-1 in their Group E opener at the Khalifa International Stadium.Having trailed to a 33rd-minute penalty from Ilkay Gundogan, who also hit the post on the hour mark, Japan drew level with 15 minutes of normal time remaining when Doan fired in after Ma...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher understands his table-topping side have a target on their back after their 1-1 draw at Lincoln.Adam Randell fired the visitors in front with his third goal in five games before Max Sanders levelled in first-half stoppage-time.Argyle’s lead at the summit stayed at a healthy four points after Ipswich also drew.After a 14th game without defeat, Schumacher said:...Full Story »

The West Ham defender pleaded guilty to two counts of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal after a disturbing video emerged in February. Kurt Zouma is apologetic but says he is 'trying to be happy' - nine months after the video of him attacking a cat was posted online Credit: Rex The football world was shocked when this clip went public Credit: Supplied collect Zouma was fined ...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher expressed his delight and pride as Plymouth moved four points clear at the top of Sky Bet League One thanks to a record-breaking 4-2 derby win over Exeter.Two goals from substitute Ryan Hardie secured a comeback win after the Grecians took the lead through Archie Collins in the first half and Sam Nombe in the second.Morgan Whittaker cancelled out the first and Bali Mumba levell...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher was delighted with his side’s 2-1 comeback win over Shrewsbury.Morgan Whittaker tapped in an 83rd-minute winner from a pinpoint Brendan Galloway delivery after half-time substitute Niall Ennis cancelled out Jordan Shipley’s first-half opener.Victory kept Argyle top of League Two after an eighth straight home success.Schumacher said: “It was a ...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher refused to be downhearted after the Sky Bet League One pacesetters surrendered a two-goal lead in a rousing 2-2 draw with Bristol Rovers.On-loan Aston Villa midfielder Finn Azaz put the Pilgrims ahead on 14 minutes with a brilliant curler and Adam Randell doubled the lead in first-half stoppage time with a 25-yarder.Half-time substitute Josh Coburn reduced the ...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher praised his table-topping side for a fourth League One win on the spin following their 3-0 victory over Accrington at Home Park.Goals from strikers Niall Ennis, Sam Cosgrove and Ryan Hardie secured the points with Plymouth defender Dan Scarr and Stanley skipper Seamus Conneely both sent off in the first half.Schumacher, the division’s manager of the month...Full Story »

Giorgos Giakoumakis netted the winner for Celtic in a dramatic finale to their cinch Premiership clash against St Johnstone in Perth.Defender Alex Mitchell scored a stoppage-time equaliser for St Johnstone to cancel out Andrew Considine’s 42nd-minute own goal and Celtic looked set to drop points for the second consecutive away match in the league.But Giakoumakis turned home Alexandro Berna...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher praised his side for “going until the final minute” as they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 to stay at the League One summit.Sub Sam Cosgrove headed the stoppage-time winner after Liam Palmer’s seventh-minute strike cancelled out Ryan Hardie’s third-minute opener for the hosts.Victory moved Plymouth five points clear of third-placed Wednesd...Full Story »

WAYNE ROONEY'S son Kai has followed in his footsteps by becoming the poster boy for Puma's new JD Sports clothing range. The 12-year-old, who plays for Manchester United's academy, was seen sporting Puma gear in his first modelling shoot last month. Rooney's young son Kai is the posterboy for Puma And now it has been confirmed that he will front the sportswear company's latest range - with hi...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher hailed Argyle’s belief after they came from behind to beat Ipswich 2-1 and move top of League One.Bali Mumba and Morgan Whittaker scored with edge of the box shots after former Argyle striker Freddie Ladapo had given Town a first-half lead.In stoppage time Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton’s header from a corner was finger-tipped on to the crossbar b...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher hailed his “finishing team” as substitute Morgan Whittaker’s 70th-minute strike earned Argyle a 1-0 League One victory over Oxford.Fellow sub Niall Ennis’ shot on the turn inside the box was blocked but when the ball fell to Whittaker on the edge of the area he rifled into the bottom corner through a crowd of players.Victory kept Argyle thi...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher praised goalkeeper Michael Cooper as Argyle beat Bolton 2-0 to move up to fifth in League One.Cooper made a fine save to turn Amadou Bakayoko’s close-range strike on to a post and away to safety when the hosts were 1-0 up.And Ryan Hardie capitalised with a thumping late strike to add to Niall Ennis’ 34th-minute opener.Schumacher said: “Every now ...Full Story »

RYAN Giggs’s ex-wife Stacey was left terrified after three masked men stole her £80,000 Range Rover Sport. The mum-of-two Stacey, 43, saw the thieves drive off in the motor at 1.30am yesterday in Worsley, Gtr Manchester. Ryan Giggs' ex-wife Stacey was left terrified after three masked men stole her £80,000 Range Rover Sport Football legend Gigg's' ex saw the gang drive off in ...Full Story »

Kyogo Furuhashi and Giorgos Giakoumakis were on target as Celtic beat nine-man Hearts 2-0 to send the champions two points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership.Furuhashi netted in the 13th minute and, despite having several good chances to add to their lead, Celtic had to wait until stoppage-time to truly wrap up the points.The much-changed visitors had some decent spells without managing t...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher was delighted as Plymouth bounced back to see off West Country rivals Forest Green.Argyle were thumped by Charlton in midweek, but dominated Rovers in a comfortable 3-0 win.Schumacher said: “The whole starting 11 were excellent today and stuck to the game plan perfectly.“It was important we got a response when we got beaten 5-1 on Tuesday.“They’re a diff...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was full of praise for his side after they bounced back from their 2-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Peterborough to beat them by the same score in League One at Home Park.On-loan Aston Villa midfielder Finn Azaz opened the scoring after 30 minutes before Ryan Hardie converted a 65th-minute penalty as Argyle eased home.Schumacher said: “It was a brilliant result and...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher admitted the 1-0 home win over Barnsley was the “best way to start the season”.Aston Villa attacking midfielder Finn Azaz, who has joined Argyle on a season-long loan, scored the 45th-minute winner with a superb first-time sidefoot strike into the top corner.Schumacher said:: “It’s three points on the board and a clean sheet so we’ve ...Full Story »