2005–06 Plymouth Argyle F.C. season

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.

Plymouth Argyle
2005-2006 season
ChairmanPaul Stapleton
ManagerTony Pulis
StadiumHome Park
League
Championship		14th
FA Cup3rd Round (knocked out by Wolves)
EFL Cup2nd Round (knocked out by Barnet)
Highest home attendance17,726 vs Leeds United (2 January 2006)
Lowest home attendance13,308 vs Peterborough United (23 August 2005)

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.

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.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  FRA Romain Larrieu
2 DF  ENG Anthony Barness
3 DF  ENG Rufus Brevett
4 MF  FRA Lilian Nalis
6 MF  SCO Keith Lasley
7 MF  ENG David Norris
8 MF  HUN Ákos Buzsáky
9 FW  IRL Mickey Evans[4]
10 FW  FRA Vincent Péricard[5] (on loan from Portsmouth)
11 FW  ENG Nick Chadwick
13 DF  FRA Mathias Kouo-Doumbé
14 DF  NIR Tony Capaldi[6]
15 DF  ENG Paul Wotton
16 DF  ENG Hasney Aljofree
No. Pos. Nation Player
17 MF  WAL Anthony Pulis (on loan from Stoke City[7])
18 FW  ENG Leon Clarke (on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers)
20 MF  ENG Lee Hodges
22 DF  ENG Paul Connolly
23 GK  ENG Luke McCormick
25 DF  ENG Ryan Dickson
26 FW  ENG Chris Zebroski
27 FW  ENG Reuben Reid
29 MF  ENG Luke Summerfield
30 GK  ENG James Debbage
32 MF  SWE Bojan Djordjic[8]

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.

No. Pos. Nation Player
4 DF  NGA Taribo West (released)
10 FW  ENG Scott Taylor (to MK Dons)
17 MF  ISL Bjarni Guðjónsson (to ÍA)
18 DF  POR Nuno Mendes (released)
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 FW  ENG Matt Derbyshire (on loan from Blackburn Rovers)
21 DF  ENG Elliott Ward (to West Ham United)
27 MF  ENG Jason Jarrett (on loan from Norwich City)
28 MF  ENG Marcus Martin (to Truro City)

Transfers

Out
DatePlayerTransferToFee Source
June 2005Matthew VillisSaleTorquay United£0 [9]
July 2005Gary SawyerSeason-long loanExeter CityN/A
July 2005Graham CoughlanSaleSheffield Wednesday£100,000
July 2005Peter GilbertSaleLeicester City£200,000 [10]
October 2005Taribo WestReleasedFree AgentN/A [11]
January 2006Matt DerbyshireRecalled from loanBlackburn RoversN/A
January 2006Jason JarrettRecalled from loanNorwich CityN/A
January 2006Scott TaylorSaleMilton Keynes Dons£100,000 [12]
January 2006Nuno MendesReleasedFree AgentN/A [13]
January 2006Bjarni GuðjónssonReleasedFree agentN/A [14]
February 2006Keith LasleyShort-term loanBlackpoolN/A
February 2006Elliott WardRecalled from loanWest Ham UnitedN/A
February 2006Rufus BrevettShort-term loanLeicester CityN/A [15]
June 2006Rufus BrevettReleasedFree agentN/A
June 2006Keith LasleyReleasedBlackpoolN/A

In
DatePlayerTransferFromFee
June 2005Ákos BuzsákyBuyF.C. Porto£250,000
June 2005Bojan DjordjicBuyRangers£0
June 2005Anthony BarnessBuyBolton Wanderers£0
July 2005Nuno MendesBuyCD Santa Clara£0
July 2005Taribo WestBuyAl-Arabi£0
July 2005Rufus BrevettBuyWest Ham United£0
August 2005Matt DerbyshireSeason LoanBlackburn RoversN/A
November 2005Jason JarrettShort Term LoanNorwich CityN/A
November 2005Elliott WardShort Term LoanWest Ham UnitedN/A
January 2006Lilian NalisBuySheffield United£0
January 2006Vincent PéricardShort-term loanPortsmouthN/A

Competitions

Table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
12 Southampton 46 13 19 14 49 50 −1 58
13 Stoke City 46 17 7 22 54 63 −9 58
14 Plymouth Argyle 46 13 17 16 39 46 −7 56
15 Ipswich Town 46 14 14 18 53 66 −13 56
16 Leicester City 46 13 15 18 51 59 −8 54
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
Championship match details
Round Date Opponents Venue Result Score
F–A
1 6 August 2005ReadingAwayW2–1
2 9 August 2005WatfordHomeD3–3
3 13 August 2005DerbyHomeL0–2
4 20 August 2005Crystal PalaceAwayL0–1
5 27 August 2005Hull CityHomeL0–1
6 29 August 2005Brighton & Hove AlbionAwayL0–2
7 10 September 2005Norwich CityAwayL0–2
8 13 September 2005CreweHomeD1–1
9 17 September 2005BurnleyHomeW1–0
10 24 September 2005SouthamptonAwayD0–0
11 27 September 2005Sheffield UnitedAwayL0–2
12 1 October 2005Stoke CityHomeW2–1
13 15 October 2005Sheffield WednesdayHomeD1–1
14 18 October 2005QPRAwayD1–1
15 22 October 2005Luton TownAwayD1–1
16 30 October 2005MillwallHomeD0–0
17 5 November 2005Ipswich TownAwayL1–3
18 19 November 2005QPRHomeW3–1
19 22 November 2005Sheffield WednesdayAwayD0–0
20 26 November 2005ReadingHomeL0–2
21 3 December 2005Coventry CityAwayL1–3
22 10 December 2005WatfordAwayD1–1
23 17 December 2005Crystal PalaceHomeW2–0
24 26 December 2005Cardiff CityAwayW2–0
25 31 December 2005WolvesAwayD1–1
26 2 January 2006Leeds UnitedHomeL0–3
27 14 January 2006Norwich CityHomeD1–1
28 21 January 2006Crewe AlexandraAwayW2–1
29 24 January 2006Leicester CityHomeW1–0
30 31 January 2006SouthamptonHomeW2–1
31 4 February 2006BurnleyAwayL0–1
32 11 February 2006Sheffield UnitedHomeD0–0
33 14 February 2006Stoke CityAwayD0–0
34 18 February 2006Coventry CityHomeW3–1
35 25 February 2006Derby CountyAwayL0–1
36 4 March 2006BrightonHomeW1–0
37 7 March 2006PrestonHomeD0–0
38 11 March 2006Hull CityAwayL0–1
39 18 March 2006Cardiff CityHomeL0–1
40 25 March 2006PrestonAwayD0–0
41 1 April 2006WolvesHomeW2–0
42 8 April 2006Leeds UnitedAwayD0–0
43 15 April 2006MillwallAwayD1–1
44 17 April 2006Luton TownHomeL1–2
45 22 April 2006Leicester CityAwayL0–1
46 30 April 2006Ipswich TownHomeW2–1

FA Cup
Round DateOpponentResult ScoreVenue
3rd round 7 January 2006Wolverhampton WanderersLost 0–1Away Molineux Stadium

League Cup
Round DateOpponentResultScoreVenue
1st round 23 August 2005Peterborough UnitedWon2–1Home Home Park
2nd round 20 September 2005 Barnet Lost 1–2 Away Underhill Stadium

References
  1. Thomas, Russell (24 September 2005). "Pulis and Johnson in new jobs". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  2. 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.
  3. "FootballSquads - Plymouth Argyle - 2005/06".
  4. Evans was born in Plymouth, England, but qualified to represent the Republic of Ireland internationally and made his international debut for Ireland in 1997.
  5. Péricard was born in Efok, Cameroon, but was raised in France from the age of 4 and represented them at U-21 level.
  6. 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.
  7. Pulis was born in Bristol, England, but also qualified to represent Wales internationally through his father and represented them at U-21 level.
  8. 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.
  9. "Gulls swoop for defender Villis". 27 June 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  10. "Foxes sign Gilbert from Plymouth". 26 July 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  11. "Plymouth terminate West contract". 6 October 2005. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  12. "Dons sign Plymouth striker Taylor". 17 January 2006. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  13. "Mendes completes Argyle departure". 31 January 2006. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
  14. "Iceland's Gudjonsson exits Argyle". 31 January 2006. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
  15. "Brevett signs Leicester loan deal". 27 February 2006. Retrieved 26 August 2019.
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