Watts set 'double figures' target by Argyle bosspublished at 07:22 BST 8 September
07:22 BST 8 September
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Caleb Watts has been a substitute in four of Plymouth Argyle's five League One games this season
Plymouth Argyle attacker Caleb Watts should be aiming for at least 10 goals this season, according to boss Tom Cleverley.
The 24-year-old is returning from injury and scored for the first time this season in the 3-2 win at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday.
Watts, who moved to Argyle from Devon rivals Exeter City last summer, scored seven times in 33 appearances last season.
"He's intense, he's aggressive, and he showed good game understanding and real good quality in the final action," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon of the forward-thinking midfielder.
"His numbers are off the chart for an attacking midfielder, to be honest," he added.
"He should definitely be targeting double figures this year.
Plymouth defender MacKenzie suffers injury setbackpublished at 15:47 BST 3 September
15:47 BST 3 September
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Jack MacKenzie signed for Plymouth from Aberdeen in May 2025
Plymouth Argyle defender Jack MacKenzie has been ruled out for a further two weeks through injury.
The 26-year-old joined from Aberdeen in May 2025, and has only managed to play 12 times in all competitions due to tendonitis in his knee, and shin splints.
Plymouth head coach Tom Cleverley described the Scottish Cup winner as an "incredibly hard worker" but that he had been set back by an abductor injury.
"There will be an element of guilt from the player and all the stuff which goes through your mind when you've had bad injuries for a long period," Cleverley said.
"We've rallied around him at the minute because he's had small set-back, and he was flying in training.
"He has ticked all the boxes to return to play and unfortunately he's got a little niggle in his adductor.
He added: "When you work as hard as he does, in the end it works out, so I'm hoping that's the case for Jack."
Follow EFL transfer deadline daypublished at 08:53 BST 1 September
08:53 BST 1 September
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Transfer deadline day is upon us and today is the final chance for your EFL club to finalise any business until January.
The transfer window closes at 23:00 BST, so we might have some late night scrambles to get deals over the line.
There has already been plenty of movement this summer and whether it's a busy or quiet day for your club, you will be able to keep across it all on BBC Sport.
"I'm happy with the squad. We know performance-wise in the league, there's a lot of things we need to work on, we're nowhere near the finished article, which we'll get to. We'll develop, we'll improve. But, I'd be surprised if there were any further ins and outs," Cleverley said.
"I said two players in on Monday and I finally got one right. So let's hope that my confidence in the squad is what it is, and it stays through till Tuesday."
Bakinson and Irow made their debuts in Tuesday's EFL Cup defeat against Coventry along with 17-year-old academy product Joe Mwaro and Cleverley was impressed with their performances.
"They physically look sharp so really pleased with their debuts. They slotted nicely into the group and will be key players for us going forward."
Speaking ahead of Saturday's league visit of Bradford, Cleverley also touched on any potential outgoings.
"As far as players going out, that's always a little bit more tricky perhaps because that's sometimes a bit out of your control.
"The only way that could change would be the obvious, if someone offered an astronomical amount of money for one of our players."
Plymouth's Boateng out for six weeks with injurypublished at 11:16 BST 26 August
11:16 BST 26 August
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Plymouth Argyle midfielder Malachi Boateng has been ruled out of action for at least six weeks due to injury.
The 24-year-old suffered knee ligament damage during the Pilgrim's 1-1 draw against Wycombe on Saturday.
Earlier in the week, head coach Tom Cleverley had described the match as "the highest intensity game" he had been involved with at the club.
Speaking after Plymouth's 4-2 loss against Coventry in the EFL Cup second round, Cleverley confirmed the length of the midfielder's absence, but said "it could have been a lot worse."
"It's going to be six to eight weeks," he told BBC Radio Devon.
"Whenever someone has an issue with any kind of knee instability we know that is a ligament problem, and so you fear the worst.
"We're not happy to miss him for 10 to 12 league games but it could have been a lot worse, and so we're happy with that news."
Boateng was a mainstay in the Plymouth midfield last season, playing 54 times and scoring five goals in all competitions.
"On early assessment, we're not expecting great news from the scan result," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon.
"There's obviously a best outcome and a worst outcome, but I don't think there's any way he'll only be out for a week.
"Malachi is probably going to be out for a while.
Cleverley described the match against Wycombe as "the highest intensity game I've coached since I've been at Argyle".
He added: "It was the highest physical output since I've been at the club. But we can see that with the physical data that the boys are going to get stronger and fitter."
Salford sign Plymouth midfielder Wiredupublished at 13:28 BST 21 August
13:28 BST 21 August
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Brendan Wiredu scored four goals in 42 appearances in all competitions for Plymouth last season
Salford City have signed Plymouth Argyle midfielder Brendan Wiredu for an undisclosed fee on a "multi-year" deal.
The 26-year-old joined the Pilgrims from Fleetwood last summer and scored twice in 37 league appearances.
He could make his debut for the Ammies in Saturday's home game against Chesterfield.
"We know what the ambition is and what we want to do this season, so to come here and be a part of that is a key reason why I wanted to join and be part of a successful team," he told the club website., external
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