On 4 January, Argyle propelled themselves up to 12th in League One – their highest position since August – after coming from 2 – 0 down at half-time to beat Westcountry rivals Bristol Rovers 2 – 3, thanks to goals from Bradley Wright-Phillips, Joe Mason and Stéphane Zubar. On 21 February, the club issued a notice of intention to appoint an administrator and were immediately docked 10 points by the Football League which dropped them to the bottom of the League One table after poor results continued."Plymouth Argyle are deducted 10 points". BBC Sport. 21 February 2011. Retrieved 22 February 2011. The club officially went into administration on 4 March."Plymouth go into administration to avoid high court winding up move". The Guardian. David Conn. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011. Brendan Guilfoyle of P&A Partnership was appointed to run the club and search for a buyer."Plymouth Argyle go into administration". BBC Sport. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
