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Plymouth Argyle Cuts Women’s Squad, Coach Resigns After Near-Promotion

6/1/2026

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Plymouth Argyle told most women’s first-team players their contracts will not be renewed for 2026-27.
Chief executive Paul Berne cited budget cuts as the reason for head coach Marie Hourihan’s resignation on 28 May.
The team finished second in the Southern FA Women’s National League, missed promotion by one point, lost the 1-0 playoff on 4 May and was called by players cold and heartbreaking in the renewal email.

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Story summary

Plymouth Argyle told most women’s first-team players their contracts will not be renewed for 2026-27.
Chief executive Paul Berne cited budget cuts as the reason for head coach Marie Hourihan’s resignation on 28 May.
The team finished second in the Southern FA Women’s National League, missed promotion by one point, lost the 1-0 playoff on 4 May and was called by players cold and heartbreaking in the renewal email.