Plymouth Argyle Football Club News

• Nickname:Pilgrims
• Founded:1886
• Manager:Carl Fletcher

• Ground:Home Park
• Capacity:19,630

Wotton handed Pilgrims exit

25 Apr 2008 - 07:53:09

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Plymouth Argyle boss Paul Sturrock has told four players that they can leave the club at the end of the season, including Home Park legend Paul Wotton.

The 30-year-old has made nearly 450 appearances for the Pilgrims, but has missed much of the current campaign due to injury.

Sturrock told the club's official website: "I can honestly say that I have never worked with a more dedicated or honest footballer.

"His commitment to his profession should be held up as an example to anyone who wants to play the game.

"Paul has reaped the rewards of that work-ethic and, as a result, has achieved success without precedent by an Argyle player.

"I toyed with offering him a short-term contract, but in the end I felt that would have been an insult to someone who has played nearly 450 games for the club. I have too much respect for him to do that."

Exiting the club alongside Wotton will be veteran midfield duo Lee Hodges and Lilian Nalis and former Everton striker Nick Chadwick.