Former Carlisle United defender Macaulay Gillesphey has extended his stay at League One title-chasers Plymouth Argyle.

The former Blues man will now remain at Home Park until the end of the 2024/25 season.

Gillesphey, who has been with Plymouth since 2020, has made 22 appearances this season for an Argyle side managed by ex-Blues loan man Steven Schumacher.

His two-year extension will see the 27-year-old add to his 69 appearances for the side currently three points clear at the top of League One.

Manager Schumacher told Plymouth's website of the deal: "Since he arrived at the club just over 18 months ago, he [Gillesphey] has been a really consistent performer.

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"The quality that he has on the ball is outstanding and he is a huge part of how we like to attack. His defending has also been really good.

"He is reliable, a good competitor and he has played a vital part in our success over the last season and a half. 

Gillesphey joined Plymouth from Australian club Brisbane Roar.

 

That followed his time at Carlisle which saw two loan spells from Newcastle United followed by a permanent move, between 2015-19.

He made 93 appearances for the Cumbrians, scoring three goals.