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Passionate about sport? So are we! That is why sports journalist Ross Reid started South West Sports News in Spring 2008.

Our word-of-mouth, eco-friendly green game plan is to support sportspeople from the tip of South West England to the top of South Wales, young and old, male and female, grassroots participants to Olympians and Paralympians.

We are a pro-active team with one goal: winning promotion for regional sport.

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ARGYLE TEAM NEWS Carey, Fox, Riley set to pass fit

Details: Created on Thursday, 28 March 2019 10:22; Last Updated on Thursday, 28 March 2019 21:06; Published on Thursday, 28 March 2019 10:22; Written by ROSS REID at Home Park

Graham Carey courtesy & copyright Plymouth Argyle FC/Dave Rowntree

Plymouth Argyle boss Derek Adams is hopeful talismanic playmaker Graham Carey can return to the greens squad for Saturday’s League One game at play-off chasing Blackpool.

Irish ace Carey (pictured) was ruled out of Argyle’s 2-2 home draw with Bristol Rovers by a back/hamstring injury at 1100 last Saturday.

WESTERN LEAGUE top of table clash at Bitton today

Details: Created on Thursday, 28 March 2019 07:51; Last Updated on Saturday, 30 March 2019 07:41; Published on Thursday, 28 March 2019 07:51; Written by ROSS REID

Plymouth Parkway soared to the Western League Premier Division summit following a 4-2 home win over Hallen as the three-way title race hots up.

Ryan Lane (10 mins) Rob Farkins (15) Jordan Trott (51) and Mikey Williams (71) scored for the league newcomers. Hallen replied on 58 and 80 minutes.

NON-LEAGUE Cup ties take centre stage tonight

Details: Created on Tuesday, 26 March 2019 05:37; Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 March 2019 16:06; Published on Tuesday, 26 March 2019 05:38; Written by ROSS REID

Cup ties take centre stage tonight as we get to the business end of the non-League football season.

Marc McGregor’s National League South Weston-super-Mare host John Rendell’s Southern Premier One South Paulton Rovers in the first of two Somerset Premier Cup semi finals. It's a re-run of last season's final won 3-2 by Weston.

Marmon takes temporary charge as Way departs YTFC

Details: Created on Sunday, 24 March 2019 17:09; Last Updated on Sunday, 24 March 2019 17:22; Published on Sunday, 24 March 2019 17:09; Written by YEOVIL TOWN OFFICIAL CLUB STATEMENT

Yeovil Town Football Club can confirm that with regret Darren Way has had his employment with the club terminated and is no longer first team manager.
Whilst Darren’s dedication, strong work ethic and potential are all clear, the board of directors has been compelled to act as the run of form in 2019 – including 10 losses in the last 12 games – is not acceptable.

Tom Price is right for Premiership pacesetters

Details: Last Updated on Monday, 25 March 2019 06:39; Published on Sunday, 24 March 2019 16:59; Written by MARK STEVENS at Sandy Park

Exeter Chiefs logo Premiership pacesetters Exeter Chiefs - who beat Bath 29-10 in front of a 12,800 sold-out Sandy Park to open up a nine-point gap at the summit - have bolstered next season's squad by signing highly-rated Scarlets lock Tom Price.