2002–03 Plymouth Argyle F.C. season


The 2002–03 football season was Plymouth Argyle Football Club's 99th consecutive season as a professional club. It began on 1 July 2002, and concluded on 30 June 2003, although competitive games were only played between August and May.

Season summary

The club began the 2002–03 season in the Football League Second Division, following their promotion from the Third Division. They finished in a creditable 8th position, with a record of 17 wins, 14 draws, and 15 defeats, from 46 games. Their leading goalscorer was Marino Keith with 12 goals in all competitions. The club reached the Third Round of the FA Cup, drawing 2–2 at home with Dagenham & Redbridge before losing the replay 2–0. They entered the League Cup at the First Round stage and were eliminated away to Crystal Palace 2–1 after extra-time. They also competed in the Football League Trophy where they reached the Second Round before being defeated 2–0 at home by Brentford. Notable players to begin their careers with the Pilgrims this season included David Norris, Tony Capaldi, Hasney Aljofree, and Nathan Lowndes.
Legend

Football League

League Table

Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

FA Cup

First Round
Second Round
Third Round
Third Round Replay

Football League Cup

First Round

Football League Trophy

Southern Section First Round
Southern Section Second Round

Squad details

Player statistics

Key
# = Squad number; Pos = Playing position; P = Number of games played; G = Number of goals scored; = Yellow cards; = Red cards; GK = Goalkeeper; DF = Defender; MF = Midfielder; FW = Forward
Statistics do not include minor competitions or games played for other clubs. All players who were provided a squad number during the 2002–03 season are included.

Transfers

In
DatePlayerFromFee
8 July 2002 David BeresfordHull CityFree
8 July 2002 Nathan LowndesLivingstonUndisclosed
13 August 2002 Stuart MalcolmSt JohnstoneFree
30 August 2002 Hasney AljofreeDundee UnitedFree
14 December 2002 David NorrisBolton Wanderers£25,000
23 December 2002 Paul BernardBarnsleyFree
27 March 2003 Kieran McAnespieFulhamFree
30 April 2003 Tony CapaldiBirmingham CityFree

Out
DatePlayerToFee
6 September 2002 Martin GrittonTorquay UnitedFree
9 September 2002 Sean EversWokingFree
18 December 2002 Neil HeaneyFree AgentReleased
1 January 2003 Kevin WillsTorquay UnitedFree
2 June 2003 Osvaldo LopesFree AgentReleased
13 June 2003 Craig TaylorTorquay UnitedFree

Loans

In
Start datePlayerToEnd date
9 October 2002 David NorrisBolton Wanderers13 December 2002
6 November 2002 Danny MilosevicLeeds United10 November 2002
20 November 2002 Tony BarrasWalsall1 January 2003
11 March 2003 Grant SmithSheffield United4 May 2003

Out
In
Start datePlayerFromEnd date
5 August 2002 Martin GrittonTorquay United5 September 2002
29 November 2002 Kevin WillsTorquay United29 December 2002
24 February 2003 Craig TaylorTorquay United4 May 2003