Tom Cleverley: Plymouth Argyle boss expects two new signings

Tom Cleverley says he expects Plymouth Argyle to sign a midfielder and a central defender before the January transfer window ends.The Pilgrims have Julio Pleguezuelo, Joe Ralls and Bradley Ibrahim out injured, along with goalkeeper Conor Hazard, while striker Lorent Tolaj has a dead leg. And they were left with few options on their bench in their 2-1 loss at Stockport County on Saturday.Argyle suffered a further blow when Brendan Galloway had to go off with what looked…

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Exeter City ‘dropped standards’ in Rotherham loss – Gary Caldwell

Having been thrashed 10-1 by Manchester City in the FA Cup, Exeter had reacted well, going unbeaten in their next three games and scoring eight goals in the process.And Caldwell says it is important not to dwell on the latest loss after being in such good league form previously.He said: "We were on a brilliant run, but we're in a great position, everything is in our hands, everything is there for us"But it's another lesson that if you…

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Torquay United go top of National League South after Hornchurch win

Torquay United manager Paul Wotton praised his "professional" side as they came from a goal down to beat leaders Hornchurch 2-1.The victory propelled the Gulls to the top of National League South on goal difference from Dorking Wanderers, with Hornchurch a point behind in third with a game in hand. Angelo Balanta had given the hosts a ninth-minute lead with an excellent strike from outside the box.But two Jordan Young goals after the interval ensured Torquay returned to…

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Big wins for Saints and Chiefs in Prem Rugby Cup

Northampton Saints claimed the East Midlands bragging rights, with a dominant 40-22 Prem Rugby Cup win over previously unbeaten Leicester Tigers at cinch stadium at Franklin's Gardens.The Saints scored first through Archie McParland, following a break from debutant Charlie Ulcoq, before the scrum-half doubled his own personal tally, diving over from short range.Leicester then responded with a beautifully worked counterattack. James O'Connor evaded numerous Saints defenders driving up into midfield, before Izaia Perese and Joseph Woodward combined to…

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Frozen river hosts dance party in Kyiv

Residents in the Ukrainian capital are finding joy in unusual places, despite power cuts caused by Russian attacks and freezing winter temperatures.The BBC's Abdujalil Abdurasulov visited the frozen Dnipro River, where he said locals had gathered to send a message to the world, that "despite everything, Ukrainians are still standing strong".Camera: Dmytro Vlasov - Producer: Stewart Maclean Source link

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