Plymouth Argyle2005-2006 season |
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Chairman | Paul Stapleton |
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Manager | Tony Pulis |
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Stadium | Home Park |
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League Championship | 14th |
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FA Cup | 3rd Round (knocked out by Wolves) |
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EFL Cup | 2nd Round (knocked out by Barnet) |
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Highest home attendance | 17,726 vs Leeds United (2 January 2006) |
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Lowest home attendance | 13,308 vs Peterborough United (23 August 2005) |
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Plymouth Argyle competed in the Football League Championship in the 2005–06 season, having finished 17th place in the season prior. They underwent a change in their manager, replacing Bobby Williamson with Tony Pulis in the hope of seeing an improvement to the previous season. The "Green Army" finished 14th in the league and made it to the 3rd round of the FA Cup.
Summary of the 2005–06 season
After a poor start to the season, which made relegation a likely outcome, Argyle fired manager Bobby Williamson and brought in Tony Pulis.[1] Argyle regrouped under Pulis and regained a solid place in the middle of the league standings. The team's performance was one of contrasts. Argyle conceded only 46 goals, which made it the fifth (tied) best defense in the league although they only scored 39 goals, which made it the third (tied) worst attack in the league. It meant a lot of 0–0, 1–0, and 0–1 games – results that are synonymous with Pulis' style of football.[2] However, under new manager Pulis, Argyle were never in any significant danger of relegation.[citation needed]
Notable events
- In August, Argyle opens the season by defeating Reading 2–1 at the Madejski Stadium. It would be Reading's only home loss in the Championship all season. Victory at Reading is followed by a draw and four losses in the Championship.
- 6–23 September, manager Bobby Williamson is fired. Jocky Scott is named caretaker manager. Tony Pulis is named as the new manager.
- September–October, Pulis's first shores up the Argyle defence and achieves a record of one win, one loss, and five draws in first seven games under his management.
- 22 November – 18 February, young central defender Elliott Ward comes to Argyle on loan from West Ham. He stays for three months and proves successful on the field and popular with the fans. In 15 games with Ward, Argyle concede only 15 goals and achieve a record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and four losses in the Championship. Argyle move up to mid-table and while not safe from relegation, it seems very unlikely.
- 18 February, striker Vincent Pericard, on loan from Portsmouth, scores a hat trick against Coventry City in a 3–1 victory. This was the biggest win of the season by low-scoring Argyle.
Squad
- Squad at end of season[3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left the club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Transfers
Out
In
Competitions
Championship
Table
Updated to match(es) played on 2 December 2011. Source: RSSSF
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
Results
FA Cup
League Cup
References
- ^ Thomas, Russell (24 September 2005). "Pulis and Johnson in new jobs". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ Taylor, Daniel (23 September 2016). "Tony Pulis: 'You get pigeonholed. You accept it or fight it. I've accepted it' | Daniel Taylor". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ "FootballSquads - Plymouth Argyle - 2005/06".
- ^ Evans was born in Plymouth, England, but qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally and made his international debut for Ireland in 1997.
- ^ Péricard was born in Efok, Cameroon, but was raised in France from the age of 4 and represented them at U-21 level.
- ^ Capaldi was born in Porsgrunn, Norway, but also qualified to represent Northern Ireland internationally and made his international debut for Northern Ireland in March 2004.
- ^ Pulis was born in Bristol, England, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally through his father and represented them at U-21 level.
- ^ Djordic was born in Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia (now Serbia), but also qualified to represent Sweden internationally and represented them at U-19 and U-21 level.
- ^ "Gulls swoop for defender Villis". 27 June 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
- ^ "Foxes sign Gilbert from Plymouth". 26 July 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
- ^ "Plymouth terminate West contract". 6 October 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
- ^ "Dons sign Plymouth striker Taylor". 17 January 2006. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
- ^ "Mendes completes Argyle departure". 31 January 2006. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
- ^ "Iceland's Gudjonsson exits Argyle". 31 January 2006. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
- ^ "Brevett signs Leicester loan deal". 27 February 2006. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
Plymouth Argyle F.C. seasons |
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League competitions | Level 1 | |
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Levels 5–6 | |
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Levels 7–8 | |
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Levels 9–10 | - Isthmian League (Two)
- Combined Counties League (Premier, One)
- Eastern Counties League (Premier, One)
- Essex Senior League (level 9 only)
- Hellenic League (Premier, One East, One West)
- Kent League (level 9 only)
- Midland Alliance (level 9 only)
- Midland Football Combination (level 10 only)
- North West Counties League (One, Two)
- Northern Counties East League (Premier, One)
- Northern League (One, Two)
- Spartan South Midlands League (Premier, One)
- Sussex County League (One, Two)
- United Counties League (Premier, One)
- Wessex League (One, Two)
- West Midlands (Regional) League (level 10 only)
- Western League (Premier, One)
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Cup competitions | FA cups | |
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