Plymouth Argyle

The 21-year-old is joining the Pilgrims on a permanent deal from Wellington Phoenix for an undisclosed fee.

Hopefully he can help score the goals that will maintain our push for promotion, and I’m sure all of the Green Army will be excited to see him play." Director of football Neil Dewsnip added: "I’m really excited about the signing of Ben. [Argyle player ratings as Wycombe jinx is broken](https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/plymouth-argyle-player-ratings-wycombe-7979627) [High praise for Argyle from Wycombe assistant boss](https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/high-praise-plymouth-argyle-wycombe-7980008) [Argyle extend lead at top of League One after beating Wycombe](https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/plymouth-argyle-extend-lead-top-7975097) [Steven Schumacher delighted with Argyle double over Wycombe](https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/steven-schumacher-delighted-plymouth-argyle-7976349) Schumacher told Argyle's official club website: "We are delighted that Ben Waine has joined us at Plymouth Argyle. Waine netted three times in eight games for them. He is a player I have been tracking for over a year now, and we made an attempt in the summer to try and bring him to Home Park.

The late Brazilian football great Pele drew 37000 people to Home Park in 1973 but third division Argyle beat the South Americans in a thrilling game.

Neil Hague, who also played for Argyle against the Brazilians, [died in 2022](https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/former-plymouth-argyle-player-neil-7426164). [paid tribute to Pele ahead of the club’s win against Wycombe Wanderers ](https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/sport/football/plymouth-argyle-extend-lead-top-7975097)on December 29. Charles Nicholls officiated the friendly and was also the linesmen when a Football League representative side beat their Irish League counterparts 12-0 at Home Park in September 1966. But after seeing the size of the crowd at Home Park Santos top brass demanded more cash, refusing to play unless they received an additional £2,500. Pele was on a 13-nation world tour with Santos, in which they played a string of games against English sides including Fulham, Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa and the Pilgrims. The death of Brazilian football great Pele has brought back memories of the time he drew more than 37,000 people to Home Park - but ended up on the losing side.

In New Zealand, they call him the Waine Train, but after one of the longest of long-haul flights, Ben Waine has arrived in his new home: Argyle, ...

He has also moved over to Wellington and is part of the academy, so I did a little bit of work with him there in the past few months. “The only negative about watching the game was that I wasn’t playing! He was part of the national team setup and I got to know him there. He said that it is awesome, and that I would enjoy it. “Then, as I started to progress with that team, my eyes were opened. I’m not sure if that is the norm here, but it isn’t on my side of the world.

Rising Kiwi football star Ben Waine has left Kiwi A-League side Wellington Phoenix, after signing on with League One leaders Plymouth Argyle.

Sports Mole previews Sunday's League One clash between Plymouth Argyle and MK Dons, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

[Click here](https://sporita.com/?utm_source=sportsmole&utm_campaign=161108)to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Over 1.5:data [Daniel Harvie](/people/daniel-harvie/) will continue at left wing-back owing to some encouraging recent displays, while [Bradley Johnson](/people/bradley-johnson/) may add some steel to the midfield if he is selected ahead of [Josh McEachran](/people/josh-mceachran/). [Ryan Hardie](/people/ryan-hardie/) is likely to be partnered by [Sam Cosgrove](/people/sam-cosgrove/) in attack as Plymouth seek to keep their title bid on the right track. [Brendan Galloway](/people/brendan-galloway/) is also missing due to an injury and will not participate on Sunday. [Finn Azaz](/people/finn-azaz/) for the visit of MK Dons due to the midfielder having a problem with his ankle that has caused him to miss several matches. [Mark Jackson](/people/mark-jackson/) has since taken the vacancy at Stadium MK and won 1-0 in his first outing as manager on Boxing Day against Forest Green Rovers.

League One table-toppers Plymouth Argyle have moved to bolster their squad ahead of the start of 2023 by securing a deal for New Zealand international ...

“I want to thank Andrew Parkinson, Simon Hallett and the board for continuing the pursuit, and allowing us the opportunity to buy Ben and give him his chance to play in England. [Plymouth’s official website](https://www.pafc.co.uk/news/ben-waine-signs): “He is a player I have been tracking for over a year now, and we made an attempt in the summer to try and bring him to Home Park. [Plymouth Argyle](https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/category/sky-bet-league-two/plymouth-argyle/) have moved to bolster their squad ahead of the start of 2023 by securing a deal for New Zealand international striker Ben Waine.

Almost 40000 fans piled into Home Park on March 14, 1973 to watch the legend play alongside fellow Brazilian 1970 World Cup winners Edu, Carlos Alberto and ...

A couple of years earlier, I was playing local football while Pele was winning his third World Cup! 'He had been kicked and chased his whole life and he just wanted a game of football. he begged not to be kicked, they nearly fought in the tunnel and Santos refused to play over money! I sometimes wonder what he did with my shirt. 'What a gentleman and player. I think it was because I didn't kick him. I'm thinking, "Here comes Pele, close him down", but through my legs it goes and he's past me before I know it. A class act. Before Santos could even reply, Argyle were 3-0 up with first-half goals from Derek Rickard and Jimmy Hinch. 'I had the money, £50 notes in cellophane packets and the chairman started telling the man from Santos: "This is crooked, we will report you. You will never play in this country again." Well, we had no choice — there would have been a riot if we cancelled.'

The popular forward, dubbed the 'Waine Train' by fans, has joined League One (third tier) leaders Plymouth Argyle on a permanent transfer. "This is an absolute ...

"We try to develop our own, send them off to Europe and the club gets rewarded financially. "He's come through the academy into the first team and has played consistently and scored goals. "Then in the first team, you guys gave me a platform to be able to make this move a possibility. The confidence and passion you guys have given me is next level. The Wellingtonian scored his first goal for the Phoenix early in the 2019-20 season to become the youngest goal scorer in club history at 18 years and 145 days. "This is an absolute dream move," Waine said.

Argyle have fought off strong interest from a number of clubs, including Championship sides, to secure the signing of New Zealand international Ben Waine ...

Hopefully he can help score the goals that will maintain our push for promotion, and I’m sure all of the Green Army will be excited to see him play. Prior to this, Ben played for the Phoenix reserve team as part of his footballing development as a scholar. A longstanding transfer target at Home Park, speedy forward Ben joins from his hometown side Phoenix, based in the capital of New Zealand.

New Zealand international Ben Waine has joined English League One side Plymouth Argyle from A-League Men outfit Wellington Phoenix.

[31 Dec 2022](//thewomensgame.com/news/eureka-moment-ignites-roars-rankin-in-alw-589432) [31 Dec 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/glory-aim-to-blow-away-western-united-589443) [31 Dec 2022](//www.ftbl.com.au/news/adelaide-eye-alw-statement-against-jets-589434) "Waineo has done a fantastic job in the games that he's played for Wellington Phoenix and we're proud that we've played a part in his development," Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay said. "To everyone in the academy (at Wellington) - players and staff that gave me the chance to develop and push me towards the first team - I want to say thank you. "Ever since I (became) a professional footballer I've had this desire and kind of addiction of wanting to move over to the UK and play over here, and Plymouth Argyle have given me the opportunity ...

The young All Whites forward completes move to League One pacesetters Plymouth Argyle for an undisclosed fee.

Dome did not disclose the club that made the offer, but it was understood to be Plymouth. “He is a player I have been tracking for over a year now, and we made an attempt in the summer to try and bring him to Home Park. Waine has an English passport through his parents and in a video he recorded for Phoenix fans he said: “Ever since I did become a professional footballer I’ve had this desire and kind of addiction of wanting to move over to the UK and play over here”. He's a bright kid. He's got a great attitude. "He's a smart kid.

The Brazilian great's final match in England went down in local folklore but nearly never took place after a bitter dispute over the match fee.

Unimpressed with the physicality of their lower league opponents, Santos threatened to call off the game a second time – this time at half-time – unless the referee Charles Nicholls was replaced. The antipathy was entirely mutual. “Plenty more countries,” was the response. Plymouth appeared to take the game rather more seriously than the visitors and steamed into a 3-0 lead. Alan Hardaker, the Football League secretary, also made it clear that he would support any move to ban Santos from playing in England again. “Funnily enough, we framed a lot of the memorabilia from that night a few months ago. Santos wouldn’t receive the additional payment until they – including Pele himself – had attended the city’s Holiday Inn for the post-match reception. It came at the end of an exhausting European tour in 1962, when Pele barely had time to sit down for a cuppa. Which was part of the problem. Santos had signed pre-match contracts which guaranteed them a share of the gate receipts from both tour matches. With Home Park full to bursting, they threatened to stay in their dressing room until an extra £2,500 was paid. Pele scored the final goal, a bewitching penalty that left the England goalkeeper Ron Springett red-faced.

Two Sheffield Wednesday players feature in the latest League One team of the week – but there is no space for any Barnsley men despite their victory over ...

Across South Yorkshire, Robbie Cundy’s 86th-minute winner earned Barnsley a 2-1 victory at home to Fleetwood. Michael Smith was on target twice at Hillsborough as Darren Moore’s side beat Port Vale. Two Sheffield Wednesday players feature in the latest League One team of the week – but there is no space for any Barnsley men despite their victory over Fleetwood Town.