MOUNT Kelly, Plymouth Leander, Dartmoor Darts, Dinnaton and Tavistock have all had young swimmers selected for the Swim England National Development Programme. The programme is the third step on the Swim England extended talent pathway – but the first on the national framework. Leah Bowen, Felicity Boyle, Nathaniel Brissett, Ruby Griffiths, Olivia Martin, Fergus Thomson, Isis van … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies have moved quickly to replace manager Dave Leonard after he surprisingly stepped down from his role at the weekend. The Pilgrims have appointed Ryan Perks as the new boss of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier side. Perks, a graduate from Plymouth Marjon University, has been working for the Argyle Community … Continue reading
CITY of Plymouth hurdler David King enjoyed a confidence-boosting display on his way to a third place finish at Paavo Nurmi Games on Tuesday evening. British champion King ran a season’s best time of 13.57 seconds in the final of 110m hurdles at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting in Finland. He was only beaten … Continue reading
ERME Valley Harriers’ triple jump star Sam Trigg produced his best performance for three years to claim an easy victory at the Horizontal Jumps Trial Event in Bournemouth on Sunday. Trigg, who has struggled with injuries since 2017 when he earned All-American honours with a top eight finish at the NCAA Championships and represented Great … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies’ manager Dave Leonard and director of football Trevor Rodd have stepped down from their roles at the club. The duo led the Pilgrims towards the top of the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier last season, before a spate of injuries saw them fall to fifth before the season was eventually ended … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies have suffered another big blow with the departure of top striker Natasha Knapman. Double golden boot winner Knapman, who has netted 181 goals in 156 appearances for Argyle, has joined Buckland Athletic. She featured for Buckland in a pre-season friendly against Bishop Lydeard on Sunday. Knapman’s departure follows the loss of fellow … Continue reading
TAVISTOCK Run Project’s junior international Oliver Smart is edging closer to breaking the four-minute barrier for the 1,500m. Smart enjoyed his first track run out of 2020 when he competed at the Covid-19 Series in Par at the weekend. The series is being organised by Cornish Rebels AC, in conjunction with Newquay & Par AC, … Continue reading
VICKY FISHER has been appointed as Plymouth Argyle Ladies’ first team coach ahead of the 2020-21 season. Fisher replaces Marc Bonney, who has stood down from the role this summer. Manager Dave Leonard said: “We would like to thank Marc for what he has done for the girls.” Leonard is looking forward to seeing Bodmin-based … Continue reading
PROLIFIC winger Martin Skelly has joined OPMs’ coaching team for the 2020-21 season. He will team up with existing backroom staff members Rick Orkney, Warren Dunkley and Duncan Campbell. Skelly will combine playing with working as the club’s new fitness coach as the Elburton-based club look to build on last season’s third place in Devon … Continue reading
PLYMOUTH Argyle Ladies’ development team have wasted no time in arranging a return to action by agreeing to play Torquay United in a pre-season friendly at Manadon on Sunday. New joint manager Gary Bottomley said: “The girls can’t wait to get started. It’s just a shame that under FA rules spectators cannot watch the game.” … Continue reading