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Plymouth 2-0 Charlton - Strong First Half Display Not Enough to Stop Pilgrims

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Recently promoted Argyle will most likely look to avoid relegation, as most newly promoted sides do. And with the signings they have made, should be more than capable of achieving their goal. Meanwhile, after already having spent a season in League One after relegation the season before last, Charlton will be desperate and eager to gain promotion, however, it will be an extraordinarily difficult task given the recent ownership troubles. Though with the good signings made, top 6 should definitely be the bare minimum for a strong Charlton team. Arguably the strongest Charlton side in recent years. Charlton came into the game unbeaten with wins against two of Argyle's west-country rivals, a league win against Bristol Rovers on the first day of the season and a league cup victory against Exeter. Plymouth, However, came into the game following a 2-1 opening day loss to Peterborough and a 5-0 hammering against the other Bristolian club, Bristol City. Argyle looked to get their first win ...

2017/18 Season Preview

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Following what was a very disappointing season, there seems to be a lot more positivity around The Valley. We've made some good additions to the squad, with Mark Marshall and Ben Reeves being the main stand outs, while also keeping hold of key players in Jason Pearce, Ricky Holmes and Josh Magennis. Despite these new signings, the squad still looks a little light with the losses of Cristian Ceballos, Jorge Teixeira and Igor Vetokele to Duchâtelet's other club, Sint Truiden, as well as Nicky Ajose being loaned to Bury and Tony Watt being sold to Belgian second division side, OH-Leuven. However, the sale of these players will free up wages for Robinson to make new signings. A couple of areas that I feel still need improving are a back-up central midfielder, a striker and a winger. We need capable back-up to Kashi, seeing as he has been out injured for two years and I don't believe Crofts is good enough cover. We only have ...