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The form of Pepple and Tolaj has been equally impressive. Pepple has scored eight goals in his past nine games, including five in his past four appearances, thriving while Tolaj was out with an injury.But the Swiss forward's double against Cardiff took his tally to 17 for Argyle this season.Having changed to more of a 4-4-2 system in recent weeks following the signing of winger Ronan Curtis, Pepple in particular has impressed, having had a difficult start to…

Exeter City striker Jayden Wareham has "got more to give" after scoring the fastest hat-trick in the club's history. The 22-year-old scored three goals in eight second-half minutes to put City 3-1 up at Peterborough before the Grecians were pegged back in a 3-3 draw.The goals took Wareham's tally to 17 in his debut season at Exeter after his summer move from Reading.But despite his great form, City assistant manager Kevin Nicholson - acting as number two to…

Paul Wotton says Torquay United's 4-2 loss at relegation-threatened Eastbourne Borough was a "defensive horror show".The Gulls remain second in National League South but are now six points off leaders Dorking Wanderers after a third successive winless game.Torquay are a point ahead of third-placed Hornchurch, but the London side have a game in hand over Wotton's men.George Alexander gave Eastbourne a fifth-minute lead before Sonny Blu Lo-Everton levelled nine minutes later as the sides went into half-time tied…

Plymouth Argyle boss Tom Cleverley says he is "excited" as he prepares to take charge of his 100th game as a manager when the Pilgrims host League One leaders Cardiff City on Saturday lunchtime.Cleverley started his coaching career with the Watford under-18's side less than two weeks after retiring from playing in 2023 before going on to manage the senior team for 59 matches.The 36-year-old now leads Argyle for their 41st game in all competitions this season after…

Exeter City assistant boss Kevin Nicholson has called on his side not to let their season be dictated by the departure of Gary Caldwell to Wigan.Monday's announcement has left the Grecians without a permanent manager as Dan Green continues to take charge of the club on an interim basis.After Jayden Wareham grabbed a late point with his 11th League One goal of the season in the 1-1 draw with Wycombe on Tuesday, Green takes his side to Peterborough…

Plymouth Argyle beat local rivals Exeter City 2-0 in the Devon derby to close the gap on Watford at the top of the Women's National League Southern Premier Division to just one point.Argyle full-back Phoebe Hampson's stunning strike from the edge of the box broke the deadlock at Home Park, before striker Tianna Teisar wrapped up the three points in additional time, slipping the ball past onrushing keeper Abbi Bond.The win means the Pilgrims maintained pressure on Watford,…