We arrived early and parked in the free car park at the ground. For further information about the positions, please open the following information sheet, which includes qualifications needed and Concerns about getting away after the game were unfounded and I was back on the road north within a few minutes. The closest they ever came to playing in the Football League First Division (top tier) was in 195253, when they reached fourth place in the Football League Second Division, their highest finish to date. I could see that it was quite busy getting out of the car park, so it might have been a long wait if we had not been on the official supporters coach. A really good away trip was a long journey down to Plymouth but good fun had and I found quality vegan food. By this point I was considering the meaning of life, as a long journey home loomed. Royal Parade, Plymouth City Centre (A19) is 191 meters away, 3 min walk. There is a fairly large car park near to the Life Centre and some evidence of a Park and Ride facility near to the ground but at the time of writing, traffic was being frustrated by roadworks along the nearby Outland Road. The only question was how we had managed to keep them to just 3 goals. and the coach parked in the car park right next to the ground (which I think is open to the public). Especially as Argyle had boasted long and hard when we slipped into the Conference that "We'll never play you again". So we left our holiday cottage at 9.30am to drive the 60-70 miles to Plymouth through many miles of beautiful Dartmoor scenery. The atmosphere is generally good inside the ground and the stewarding laidback and unobtrusive. Plymouth did get a late goal to make it 3-1. Stewards were friendly, Bovril sound (at 2.50), toilets well maintained. A former pupil of Turves Green Boys school in Birmingham. Argyle later entered into The Football Combination, before withdrawing from the Combination in mid-season in 198182, for financial reasons. Their close proximity does lead to a lot of banter, but although Plymouth fans are passionate about their club, it is mostly in a non-intimidatory manner. [2] The city of Plymouth is the largest in England fielding a League club to have never hosted top-flight football. Plymouth won 1-0. and at times I had actually forgotten that there was going to be a football match at the end of it all. The club was disbanded 1894, before being resurrected in 1897 as one part of a general sports club, the Argyle Athletic Club. Supporters Club London Branch. Only driving out of the Lakes to Carlisle comes anywhere close to this trip to a game. The club has predominantly played in green and white throughout their history, with a few exceptions in the late 1960s and early 1970s when white was the colour of choice. They won the Western League title in 190405 and the Southern League title in 191213, before winning election into the Football League Third Division in 1920. A Wembley bundle, and support Project 35. Your email address will not be published. Meetings between these sides are called the Devon derby due to both sides being based in the county of Devon and, given there are limited teams in that area, the matches can bring a fair bit of spice to Plymouths ground. WebWe are always more than happy to hear from you. Official Programme: 3 No vegan options in the ground but stewards and staff were all friendly so all was okay. None of these issues were thankfully realised and I enjoyed my time with the Argyle fans. We had not been to this ground before, plus both teams were in good form having not lost in the last four games, so it would be an interesting contest. The journey was not as comfortable as I would have liked but made it to Plymouth in good time to settle in our hotel and get food before the game. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the This imposing looking two-tiered stand originally dates back to 1952, but has been totally modernised and has been given a new roof. Our team of coaches will focus on a different theme each week, as we look to improve technique and understanding of all positions in the game. It was extremely well organised by the Plymouth stewards. The roads were busy but by the time we got to the car we were far enough from the stadium for traffic to have died down. A darker shade of green, described (by some) as Argyle green, was adopted in the 200102 season, and has been used ever since. The Argyle frontman completed his hat-trick in style in the 85th minute, bounding in on a through ball to flick over Jaaskelainen for his side's fourth. I'd heard good things about Argyle, and have never met a nasty Argyle fan. The M5 was free running with no roadworks. As Cambridge only took around 160 fans down to Plymouth, there was plenty of leg room as well, which is what you need after a seven hour journey! The park gives you a fantastic panoramic view of the railway station and most probably your train that is waiting for you to return north. With Plymouth fighting relegation and us fighting for a play off place I was expecting a lot commitment from both teams however both just seemed to think they was nothing to play for. As you would expect from a modern stand the facilities and views of the playing action are both good. Adults 21 I was watching children bounce off the diving boards like ping pong balls off a tennis table, splashing into the pool to the cheers of their mothers and fathers. This was also the longest trip in the football league in the 2015/2016 season (A 780 mile round trip). The only downside is that the concourse can get a bit cramped, especially if there is a large away support in attendance. It's also the car park for a big Park and Ride scheme, and when I arrived at 1:30 for a 3pm kick off, it was already full. WebARGYLE Community Trust run a series of development centres across the region, using the Plymouth Argyle coaching syllabus to develop individual skills and match awareness. Oscar Halls is a defender who attended Mounts Bay Academy. A great day, nice adventure, glad to have got Plymouth off the list though and now done 63/92 with the Royals. The result meant we both dropped a couple of places! Home fans seemed okay. Of the existing 90, I have been to 41. The pub was heavingwith barely room to moveand orderingfood wasn't an option! We equalised through a wonder 25 yarder from Johnson Clarke-Harris, they then went ahead via an own goal and we equalised through a great goal in injury time! Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Similarly, contact Steve if you wish to attend the Club before a midweek match. The East Mallorca Cup saw teams from all around the world They had travelled down from Oxford that morning. [13] The seating was kept in place for the next home match, a League 2 game vs Devon rivals Exeter City, but tickets were not on sale to the general public. As a fan trying to complete the 92, the decision was made to come to this game and tick Plymouth off. The rest ofHome Parkis a "wrap-around" and the fourth side (the old Mayflower Stand) needs sorting out, but that is easier said than done! They are the most southerly and westerly League club in England and the only professional club named Argyle. I didn't talk to many home fans but the ones I chatted to were friendly. However, this facility is now shared with a Plymouth City Centre Park & Ride scheme, which means on most Saturday afternoons the car park is normally full before 1pm. Given that one side of the pitch was flanked by an incomplete, unoccupied stand, the atmosphere was understandably a little subdued, but with both sides trying to play football, it got going after a slow start. 01752 562 561 Fax: The drinks were cheap but food needed to be ordered by 12p noon at the latest? A great and fair 2-2 result. Getting away was a slow slow process, but the police did a very good job in moving away those Plymouth that wanted to stay and get involved and then provided a very efficient escort through the park to the train station, although it was gone 6pm by the time we got there. In 2019, Simon Hallett raised his stake in the club to 97%, with Richard Holliday holding the remaining minority. WebGeneral Manager - Snows Toyota Plymouth & Paignton Report this post Report Report Plus the ground was handily signposted going in to Plymouth! A 20-year stay in the Second Division ended in 1950, though they returned again as Third Division South champions in 195152. We parked right outside the ground so we didn't have to worry about finding it. A chippy having seats! [38] Beacon Electrical was the first company to have its name on the shirt of Plymouth Argyle, but it lasted just one season. Play
The ground appears from behind the trees and sits slightly embarrassed next to the grand complex of the Plymouth Life Centre. Over the next two years the players enter a full-time training model and they will spend the next 24 months doing everything possible to earn a professional contract. Finding the ground was easy as it is signposted as you come into Plymouth. By | January 19, 2023 | 0 | January 19, 2023 | 0 The ground is ok on three sides and was very noisy as it was a local derby, sadly Plymouth have a lot of youths that are intent on getting into the block nearest the away section and enjoyed throwing coins for much of the game, the police did have a big empty section in-between though and this helped. The referee had to make a very important decision fairly early doors and gave Sean Rigg for the visitors a straight red. Great game, awful linesman. Depending on the age, coaching primarily focuses on attacking, transitions, A great day out at Plymouthand after the game chatting with the family of Plymouth fans, we both agreed that football won the dayand we were both looking forward to the return game later in the season. This pub is very welcoming to away fans although I did feel intimidated by the sheer number of home fans there. The club was formed in 1975 as a result of a 5-a-side league at the Mayflower Leisure Centre. Meetings between the two are known as The Dockyard Derby or Battle Of The Ports. The result usually determines our thoughts so a hard earned draw was satisfactory, but the glorious sunny weather despite being cold and the visit to Plymouth Hoe ensured a memorable day. Over 65s and Students 16 The game itself was pretty poor. Unfortunately, the finishing was poor from both sides. It wasa long drive of over five hours, but I arrived just after noon and parked in the free car park adjacent to the ground. With talk about the Grandstand being replaced in the 2013-2014 it is probable that you will not come into contact with the toilets that have a certain character about them. Home Park is modern but still had some character left, with the ageing Main Stand occupying one side of the ground. Plymouth versus Rotherham could be broken down into these simple facts. It had been a hectic day and a bit rushed, would prefer a Saturday game but enjoyed it and had a couple of pints with the locals in a pub outside the ground on the roundabout until throw out and went back to my digs for good sleep. Rotolok Holdings plc became the club's major sponsor in 1992, which was owned by then Pilgrims chairman Dan McCauley. Disappointingly it has a number of supporting pillars present at the front of the upper tier. Although the facilities were fine for our visit, I can see the concourse getting packed when a big following is in town, but have two of the nicest stewards in the Football League! The away concourses were particularly crowded, due to over 2000 Saints fans in attendance. Getting out after the game was easy and the home fans were very honest with us and said we deservedthe win. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. The stewards are very quick to clamp down on anyone who brings beer or alcohol into the ground and were swiftly removed! With Argyles focus on Cornwall and their vision to have 4 academy graduates in every 1st team match day squad in the coming seasons, there couldnt be a more exciting time to join the pilgrims. In the second half Plymouth went ahead through Lameiras, left attack, no. The game was a big game for both sidesand had excellent atmosphere. Certainly better than football ground food. The Council Parking Wardens are out in force on matchdays, so you have been warned. The match program of 60+ pages cost 3 and was okay. Wanting to drink in a bit of this excitement, which you cannot really get from a Saturday night TV reality show, I took the plunge and went to a game with the hope that big issues could be decided on the strength of ninety minutes of football. Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by Clubcast. The East Mallorca Cup saw teams from all around the world come together to compete and challenge themselves, playing and learning from each other to ultimately better their experience and performance. Argyle fans seemed like a lovely bunch as multiple stopped to have a chat during our venture around the ground. Thank you so much Your support will This became an issue some way into the first half, when some inebriated away fans decided where we were was obviously better than where they had been originally. As described in the guide, Home Park has three identical sides, very boring, but functional affording great views of the action, which is after all what a stadium is supposed to offer. I am not too sure that there was much need to worry, but I felt that it would not be right for a fan of another club to intrude on another clubs end of season celebrations, especially in these particular circumstances that had greeted me that Saturday afternoon. A former pupil of Pool Academy in Redruth, goalkeeper, Zac Baker attended the Cornwall Centre of Excellence in St Stephen before progressing to the Academy at the start of the under-12s. The Pilgrims then relocated to a new home pitch on the edge of the city. We arrived shortly before the game so didnt have time to do much. The away section is at one end of the ground and offers unobstructed views of the playing area. Got to Plymouth 45mins before kick-off. No trouble from home fans. Since then, the team has wavered between the 2nd and 3rd tiers, before being double relegated in 201011. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. So please dont think about parking on a grass verge etc.. That was directly due to the club having been declared insolvent, following which they were deducted the 10 points they needed for survival. When this road splits into two, keep on the left hand side (again signposted Plymouth) and after about a mile you will see the ground on your left. Perhaps I should contact Herr Klopp with my thoughts on the teams! As of the 2022-2023 season, the team are competing in League One, the I decided not to push my luck on that one, it was my 30 wedding anniversary after all! Originally founded simply as Argyle in 1886, the club turned professional and entered both the Southern League and Western League as Plymouth Argyle in 1903. I have never been to Argyle before but have been to Plymouth a few times. home fans friendly? Otherwise, alcohol is available within the ground. The win all bit sealed promotion back to the Championship! Between 192122 and 192627, Argyle finished second in the new Third Division South six seasons in a row, thereby missing promotion. Zak has represented the Academy in the Super Cup (Formerly known as Milk Cup) in Northern Ireland in 2018 and 2019. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides ofHome Park? It was well worth visiting the broad esplanade which has great views of Plymouth Sound and various statues dedicated to Francis Drake and the Air Force. This changed the game and Newport defended stubbornly for the rest of the game and deserved a replay. The club crest features the Mayflower, the ship that carried the pilgrims to Massachusetts. (opens in a new tab). Plymouth Argyle. 5 January 2017. Archived from the original on 3 March 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017. ^ "Plymouth Argyle to install thousands of new seats making Liverpool match biggest for nine years". The Plymouth Herald. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017. But a great day out. We werent too bothered as we had plenty of time so we walked past the Life Centre and across the road where The Brittania, a Wetherspoons pub, was located on the corner. As of the 202223 season, the team are competing in League One, the third tier of English football. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Home Park Ground? players. WebCurrently working full time for Argyle Community Trust as the Apprenticeship Mentor/Assessor as well as lead coach for the PAFC Post 16 squad. * These ticket prices are for tickets purchased prior to matchday. In 1901, the Pilgrims settled at Home Park. It is slightly odd-looking in terms that it has a larger lower tier, both in width and number of rows, compared to the upper tier and that the roof extends out forwards, but is insufficient to cover the whole lower tier, including the lower-tier wings. Attacking midfielder William Jenkins-Davies is a former pupil of Torquay Boys Grammar School. After this game, the walk took on the mood of a slightly apprehensive route march but is a simple exit. WebApril 2023 Friday 7th April Sky Bet League One. I do recommend the Alma Guest House on Alma Road if staying after the game. It's a long way to see your team lose a game they should have comfortably won. The teams emerge onto the field of play from one corner of the ground in-between the Mayflower Grandstand and Barn Park End. The ground looks very nice from the outside, but as the Main Stand is currently in the process of being rebuilt, it's a little different inside, with three smart stands and one building site. I had no time before thegame so went straight into the away end at theground. I left at the final whistle and made my way across the park towards the railway station. Even Plymouth Argyle, sponsored as they are by Ginsters Pasties. Morecambe 0 0 15:00 Plymouth Argyle. Attendance: 9,546 (92 away fans) They were back in Division Two before long, after winning the Third Division South in 195152. In 201617 Argyle won promotion to League One, and again in 201920 following relegation the previous season. There was a bit of shouting between the Argyle and Portsmouth fans but no trouble. I travelled by minibus put on by the club. After the game, we went back to Derriford to get a couple of drinks in the Jack Rabbit before stumbling back to the hotel. Pre-Academy trial dates: Instead, I turned into a warren of roads that fanned off from Segrave Road and found something about 5 minutes walk away. My son and I travel to games from North Wales as exiled fans so it was about 285 miles each way and over 5 hours along M6, M5, A38, and A386 but easier than many of our away travels as over 200 miles of the journey were on motorways. Argyle finished second in the free car Park at the final whistle and made my across! 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The club was disbanded 1894, before being resurrected in 1897 as one part of a general sports club, the Argyle Athletic Club. Supporters Club London Branch. Only driving out of the Lakes to Carlisle comes anywhere close to this trip to a game. The club has predominantly played in green and white throughout their history, with a few exceptions in the late 1960s and early 1970s when white was the colour of choice. They won the Western League title in 190405 and the Southern League title in 191213, before winning election into the Football League Third Division in 1920. A Wembley bundle, and support Project 35. Your email address will not be published. Meetings between these sides are called the Devon derby due to both sides being based in the county of Devon and, given there are limited teams in that area, the matches can bring a fair bit of spice to Plymouths ground. WebWe are always more than happy to hear from you. Official Programme: 3 No vegan options in the ground but stewards and staff were all friendly so all was okay. None of these issues were thankfully realised and I enjoyed my time with the Argyle fans. We had not been to this ground before, plus both teams were in good form having not lost in the last four games, so it would be an interesting contest. The journey was not as comfortable as I would have liked but made it to Plymouth in good time to settle in our hotel and get food before the game. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the This imposing looking two-tiered stand originally dates back to 1952, but has been totally modernised and has been given a new roof. Our team of coaches will focus on a different theme each week, as we look to improve technique and understanding of all positions in the game. It was extremely well organised by the Plymouth stewards. The roads were busy but by the time we got to the car we were far enough from the stadium for traffic to have died down. A darker shade of green, described (by some) as Argyle green, was adopted in the 200102 season, and has been used ever since. The Argyle frontman completed his hat-trick in style in the 85th minute, bounding in on a through ball to flick over Jaaskelainen for his side's fourth. I'd heard good things about Argyle, and have never met a nasty Argyle fan. The M5 was free running with no roadworks. As Cambridge only took around 160 fans down to Plymouth, there was plenty of leg room as well, which is what you need after a seven hour journey! The park gives you a fantastic panoramic view of the railway station and most probably your train that is waiting for you to return north. With Plymouth fighting relegation and us fighting for a play off place I was expecting a lot commitment from both teams however both just seemed to think they was nothing to play for. As you would expect from a modern stand the facilities and views of the playing action are both good. Adults 21 I was watching children bounce off the diving boards like ping pong balls off a tennis table, splashing into the pool to the cheers of their mothers and fathers. This was also the longest trip in the football league in the 2015/2016 season (A 780 mile round trip). The only downside is that the concourse can get a bit cramped, especially if there is a large away support in attendance. It's also the car park for a big Park and Ride scheme, and when I arrived at 1:30 for a 3pm kick off, it was already full. WebARGYLE Community Trust run a series of development centres across the region, using the Plymouth Argyle coaching syllabus to develop individual skills and match awareness. Oscar Halls is a defender who attended Mounts Bay Academy. A great day, nice adventure, glad to have got Plymouth off the list though and now done 63/92 with the Royals. The result meant we both dropped a couple of places! Home fans seemed okay. Of the existing 90, I have been to 41. The pub was heavingwith barely room to moveand orderingfood wasn't an option! We equalised through a wonder 25 yarder from Johnson Clarke-Harris, they then went ahead via an own goal and we equalised through a great goal in injury time! Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Similarly, contact Steve if you wish to attend the Club before a midweek match. The East Mallorca Cup saw teams from all around the world They had travelled down from Oxford that morning. [13] The seating was kept in place for the next home match, a League 2 game vs Devon rivals Exeter City, but tickets were not on sale to the general public. As a fan trying to complete the 92, the decision was made to come to this game and tick Plymouth off. The rest ofHome Parkis a "wrap-around" and the fourth side (the old Mayflower Stand) needs sorting out, but that is easier said than done! They are the most southerly and westerly League club in England and the only professional club named Argyle. I didn't talk to many home fans but the ones I chatted to were friendly. However, this facility is now shared with a Plymouth City Centre Park & Ride scheme, which means on most Saturday afternoons the car park is normally full before 1pm. Given that one side of the pitch was flanked by an incomplete, unoccupied stand, the atmosphere was understandably a little subdued, but with both sides trying to play football, it got going after a slow start. 01752 562 561 Fax: The drinks were cheap but food needed to be ordered by 12p noon at the latest? A great and fair 2-2 result. Getting away was a slow slow process, but the police did a very good job in moving away those Plymouth that wanted to stay and get involved and then provided a very efficient escort through the park to the train station, although it was gone 6pm by the time we got there. In 2019, Simon Hallett raised his stake in the club to 97%, with Richard Holliday holding the remaining minority. WebGeneral Manager - Snows Toyota Plymouth & Paignton Report this post Report Report Plus the ground was handily signposted going in to Plymouth! A 20-year stay in the Second Division ended in 1950, though they returned again as Third Division South champions in 195152. We parked right outside the ground so we didn't have to worry about finding it. A chippy having seats! [38] Beacon Electrical was the first company to have its name on the shirt of Plymouth Argyle, but it lasted just one season. Play
The ground appears from behind the trees and sits slightly embarrassed next to the grand complex of the Plymouth Life Centre. Over the next two years the players enter a full-time training model and they will spend the next 24 months doing everything possible to earn a professional contract. Finding the ground was easy as it is signposted as you come into Plymouth. By | January 19, 2023 | 0 | January 19, 2023 | 0 The ground is ok on three sides and was very noisy as it was a local derby, sadly Plymouth have a lot of youths that are intent on getting into the block nearest the away section and enjoyed throwing coins for much of the game, the police did have a big empty section in-between though and this helped. The referee had to make a very important decision fairly early doors and gave Sean Rigg for the visitors a straight red. Great game, awful linesman. Depending on the age, coaching primarily focuses on attacking, transitions, A great day out at Plymouthand after the game chatting with the family of Plymouth fans, we both agreed that football won the dayand we were both looking forward to the return game later in the season. This pub is very welcoming to away fans although I did feel intimidated by the sheer number of home fans there. The club was formed in 1975 as a result of a 5-a-side league at the Mayflower Leisure Centre. Meetings between the two are known as The Dockyard Derby or Battle Of The Ports. The result usually determines our thoughts so a hard earned draw was satisfactory, but the glorious sunny weather despite being cold and the visit to Plymouth Hoe ensured a memorable day. Over 65s and Students 16 The game itself was pretty poor. Unfortunately, the finishing was poor from both sides. It wasa long drive of over five hours, but I arrived just after noon and parked in the free car park adjacent to the ground. With talk about the Grandstand being replaced in the 2013-2014 it is probable that you will not come into contact with the toilets that have a certain character about them. Home Park is modern but still had some character left, with the ageing Main Stand occupying one side of the ground. Plymouth versus Rotherham could be broken down into these simple facts. It had been a hectic day and a bit rushed, would prefer a Saturday game but enjoyed it and had a couple of pints with the locals in a pub outside the ground on the roundabout until throw out and went back to my digs for good sleep. Rotolok Holdings plc became the club's major sponsor in 1992, which was owned by then Pilgrims chairman Dan McCauley. Disappointingly it has a number of supporting pillars present at the front of the upper tier. Although the facilities were fine for our visit, I can see the concourse getting packed when a big following is in town, but have two of the nicest stewards in the Football League! The away concourses were particularly crowded, due to over 2000 Saints fans in attendance. Getting out after the game was easy and the home fans were very honest with us and said we deservedthe win. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. 
The stewards are very quick to clamp down on anyone who brings beer or alcohol into the ground and were swiftly removed! With Argyles focus on Cornwall and their vision to have 4 academy graduates in every 1st team match day squad in the coming seasons, there couldnt be a more exciting time to join the pilgrims. In the second half Plymouth went ahead through Lameiras, left attack, no. The game was a big game for both sidesand had excellent atmosphere. Certainly better than football ground food. The Council Parking Wardens are out in force on matchdays, so you have been warned. The match program of 60+ pages cost 3 and was okay. Wanting to drink in a bit of this excitement, which you cannot really get from a Saturday night TV reality show, I took the plunge and went to a game with the hope that big issues could be decided on the strength of ninety minutes of football. Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by Clubcast. The East Mallorca Cup saw teams from all around the world come together to compete and challenge themselves, playing and learning from each other to ultimately better their experience and performance. Argyle fans seemed like a lovely bunch as multiple stopped to have a chat during our venture around the ground. 
Thank you so much Your support will This became an issue some way into the first half, when some inebriated away fans decided where we were was obviously better than where they had been originally. As described in the guide, Home Park has three identical sides, very boring, but functional affording great views of the action, which is after all what a stadium is supposed to offer. I am not too sure that there was much need to worry, but I felt that it would not be right for a fan of another club to intrude on another clubs end of season celebrations, especially in these particular circumstances that had greeted me that Saturday afternoon. A former pupil of Pool Academy in Redruth, goalkeeper, Zac Baker attended the Cornwall Centre of Excellence in St Stephen before progressing to the Academy at the start of the under-12s. The Pilgrims then relocated to a new home pitch on the edge of the city. We arrived shortly before the game so didnt have time to do much. The away section is at one end of the ground and offers unobstructed views of the playing area. Got to Plymouth 45mins before kick-off. No trouble from home fans. Since then, the team has wavered between the 2nd and 3rd tiers, before being double relegated in 201011. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. So please dont think about parking on a grass verge etc.. That was directly due to the club having been declared insolvent, following which they were deducted the 10 points they needed for survival. When this road splits into two, keep on the left hand side (again signposted Plymouth) and after about a mile you will see the ground on your left. Perhaps I should contact Herr Klopp with my thoughts on the teams! As of the 2022-2023 season, the team are competing in League One, the I decided not to push my luck on that one, it was my 30 wedding anniversary after all! Originally founded simply as Argyle in 1886, the club turned professional and entered both the Southern League and Western League as Plymouth Argyle in 1903. I have never been to Argyle before but have been to Plymouth a few times. home fans friendly? Otherwise, alcohol is available within the ground. The win all bit sealed promotion back to the Championship! Between 192122 and 192627, Argyle finished second in the new Third Division South six seasons in a row, thereby missing promotion. Zak has represented the Academy in the Super Cup (Formerly known as Milk Cup) in Northern Ireland in 2018 and 2019. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides ofHome Park? It was well worth visiting the broad esplanade which has great views of Plymouth Sound and various statues dedicated to Francis Drake and the Air Force. This changed the game and Newport defended stubbornly for the rest of the game and deserved a replay. The club crest features the Mayflower, the ship that carried the pilgrims to Massachusetts. (opens in a new tab). Plymouth Argyle. 5 January 2017. Archived from the original on 3 March 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017. ^ "Plymouth Argyle to install thousands of new seats making Liverpool match biggest for nine years". The Plymouth Herald. 13 January 2017. Retrieved 2 March 2017. But a great day out. We werent too bothered as we had plenty of time so we walked past the Life Centre and across the road where The Brittania, a Wetherspoons pub, was located on the corner. As of the 202223 season, the team are competing in League One, the third tier of English football. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Home Park Ground? players. WebCurrently working full time for Argyle Community Trust as the Apprenticeship Mentor/Assessor as well as lead coach for the PAFC Post 16 squad. * These ticket prices are for tickets purchased prior to matchday. In 1901, the Pilgrims settled at Home Park. It is slightly odd-looking in terms that it has a larger lower tier, both in width and number of rows, compared to the upper tier and that the roof extends out forwards, but is insufficient to cover the whole lower tier, including the lower-tier wings. Attacking midfielder William Jenkins-Davies is a former pupil of Torquay Boys Grammar School. After this game, the walk took on the mood of a slightly apprehensive route march but is a simple exit. WebApril 2023 Friday 7th April Sky Bet League One. I do recommend the Alma Guest House on Alma Road if staying after the game. It's a long way to see your team lose a game they should have comfortably won. The teams emerge onto the field of play from one corner of the ground in-between the Mayflower Grandstand and Barn Park End. The ground looks very nice from the outside, but as the Main Stand is currently in the process of being rebuilt, it's a little different inside, with three smart stands and one building site. I had no time before thegame so went straight into the away end at theground. I left at the final whistle and made my way across the park towards the railway station. Even Plymouth Argyle, sponsored as they are by Ginsters Pasties. Morecambe 0 0 15:00 Plymouth Argyle. Attendance: 9,546 (92 away fans) They were back in Division Two before long, after winning the Third Division South in 195152. In 201617 Argyle won promotion to League One, and again in 201920 following relegation the previous season. There was a bit of shouting between the Argyle and Portsmouth fans but no trouble. I travelled by minibus put on by the club. After the game, we went back to Derriford to get a couple of drinks in the Jack Rabbit before stumbling back to the hotel. 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