Plymouth Argyle: June 2008 - news archive

Sturrock not for turning Japanese

PlymouthPaul Sturrock has warned Plymouth's Japanese shareholders he won't adhere to a request to bring in more players from their homeland.

Newcastle sign Plymouth wonderkid

PlymouthNewcastle United are set to complete the signing of Plymouth teenager Aaron Spear, beating off Arsenal and Everton to do so.

No bidding war for winger

PlymouthHull say they have other transfer targets in mind and will not enter a bidding war for Plymouth winger Peter Halmosi.

Striker snubs Pilgrims move

PlymouthPlymouth will not be signing Ipswich striker Alan Lee after the player pledged his future to the Tractor Boys.

Sturrock hails Argyle's new recruit

PlymouthPaul Sturrock claims Karl Duguid has 'a fantastic engine' after snapping him up for Plymouth from League One outfit Colchester.

Tigers step up winger bid

PlymouthHull boss Phil Brown says he is still interested in Plymouth winger Peter Halmosi despite failing with a bid to land him.

Hungarian hopes for Tigers switch

PlymouthPlymouth winger Peter Halmosi wants to join Hull in the Premiership next season but fears he will be priced out of a move.

Rovers blast transfer talk

PlymouthBristol Rovers have denied reports linking Plymouth with a swoop for Danny Coles and say no contact has been made.

Defender rumour all Cobblers

PlymouthNorthampton have blasted reports suggesting Plymouth have launched a bid to sign Cobblers defender Jason Crowe.

Sturrock lands first Punch in transfer market

PlymouthPaul Sturrock has made Barnet's Jason Puncheon his first summer signing after completing a £250,000 deal for the frontman.

Midfielder joins Championship rivals

PlymouthSouthampton have completed their third signing of the summer after landing former Plymouth captain Paul Wotton on a free transfer.

Gunners want Plymouth starlet

PlymouthPlymouth's £1 million-rated teenage striker Aaron Spear is a target for Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, according to reports.

Sturrock drops Halmosi hint

PlymouthPlymouth boss Paul Sturrock says he wants to keep winger Peter Halmosi at the club but has hinted he could be sold at the right price.

Hungary star is confirmed Tigers target

PlymouthHull City manager Phil Brown has confirmed that he is attempting to sign Plymouth Argyle winger Peter Halmosi.

Pilgrims to miss out on Teale

PlymouthPlymouth's hopes of signing Gary Teale from Derby have been hit by the news the Rams are holding out for £500,000.

Pilgrims step up transfer search

PlymouthPlymouth boss Paul Sturrock says he wants five new players this summer and is confident of landing them before the season kicks off.

Prem duo look to 'Spear' Argyle ace

PlymouthNewcastle and another mystery Premier League outfit are reportedly interested in signing Plymouth Argyle's teenage striker Aaron Spear.

Pilgrims ace bailed

PlymouthPlymouth's Luke McCormick has been bailed by magistrates after being charged with two counts of causing death by dangerous driving.

Battle on for wing ace

PlymouthPlymouth could miss out on the signing of Scottish international right winger Gary Teale, who could be heading to Leeds.

Sturrock still keen on defender

PlymouthPaul Sturrock remains hopeful he can finalise a deal to bring Sunderland defender Russell Anderson to Plymouth on a permanent basis.

Chairman admits Argyle challenge

PlymouthChairman Paul Stapleton admits Plymouth after punching above their weight and says the Championship will be much tougher next season.

Midfielder dismisses Seasiders link

PlymouthMidfielder Paul Wotton has insisted that he is not on the verge of joining Championship rivals Blackpool as he searches for a new club.

Pilgrims blasts transfer talk

PlymouthPlymouth boss Paul Sturrock has ruled out the possibility of bringing free agent Alan Maybury to Home Park for next season.