A big game for Crawley Town and this was my 65th ground visit of the current 92. Its great to see that a number of players have been with the Academy from a young age and developed through our programme, and we look forward to working with them on the next stage of their footballing development.. However the potential is there and I hope the Green Army see some progress in the short term. The new Devonport End was opened for the 2001 Boxing Day fixture with Torquay United. It took about half an hour to get on to the main road and we got home after 8pm with a half hour stop at Exeter Services. As is the protocol for my away days, it was straight to the club shop for a badge (3.50) and a programme (3) as well as a chat with some locals, followed by a long walk round the whole ground to the away end. Planning permission for the project was granted on 15 August 2013. Once completed the capacity of Home Park will rise to 18,600, with Grandstand having a capacity of 5,403. The game went to plan for Saints. The Main Stand is old and has a terrace in front which is out of use giving a somewhat lop-sided appearance as a new stand sweeps continuously from the home end of the pitch down the side and round to the away end covering three sides of the ground with mostly green coloured seating. It was a beautiful day for football windy, but bright and warm. 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. Plymouth were always a threat on the break. Plymouth Argyle will not be "foolhardy" in the January transfer window, says chief executive Andrew Parkinson. Alternatively press "Enter" or "Spacebar", Local Safeguarding Support and Initiatives in Cornwall, and their vision to have 4 academy graduates in every 1, are two recent examples of Cornish-based players progressing through Argyles ranks and into the 1, The trials will be first come first serve for spaces. Speaking to a family of friendly Plymouth fans after the game the club have repurchased Home Parkand are looking the raise fundsto redevelop the Grandstand. I think some exterior repair work might be going on. WebVisit ESPN to view the latest Plymouth Argyle news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more The trials will be first come first serve for spaces. We didn't really speak to any home fans. Depending on the age, coaching primarily focuses on attacking, transitions, defending and ball manipulation. Official Programme: 3 Generally the food seemed better than average, but I did not understand why beers were all poured from cans on ordering, no wonder the queues were forming. We played well in the first half carving out 3-4 good openings from which we should have scored, once been denied by a wonder save. I travelled on the official club supporters coach, which left Carlisle at 10.30am. Quite a few doormen but no issues. Plymouth havent always had a home ground. Webgermany tea cup markings; trisha george and jarrett payton; persona 5 royal gold moon And besides, it offered great opportunity for a bank holiday trip to Devon (Which I didn't end up doing). Congratulations to our seven new apprentices at Home Park, said Academy manager Phil Stokes. Full Time Result: Plymouth Argyle 3-2 Stevenage I decided not to push my luck on that one, it was my 30 wedding anniversary after all!
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. With a man in a grey suit by the two dugouts announcing the teams from a lecturn, I decided that I did not want relegation to be imposed on this group of fans. Ten new faces have put pen to paper and signed scholarship deals at the Argyle Academy. I hope Plymouth one day can make a newGrandstandthat issomething different to the rest of the ground, rather than the same look all the way round, perhaps put atwo tiered stand there. WebWe are always more than happy to hear from you. Although I had never seen a game here before, I had been to Plymouth as a kid and so was sad to see the old-style stands had now all disappeared. The club takes its nickname, "The Pilgrims", from an English religious group that left Plymouth for the New World in 1620. Plymouth, PL2 3DQ Telephone: In 20 minutes we were on the A38 and via the A303 we made very fast time. 2023 Plymouth Argyle Football Club Limited. 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! Alternatively, there is some street parking on roads off Segrave Road (opposite Home Park), or on side roads off the main Outland Road (A386), heading away from the city centre towards the A38. For most matches the pub which is busy normally, has a queue of fans waiting to get in outside, but this is controlled by the security staff, so you dont normally have to wait too long to gain entrance. ARGYLECommunity Trust run a series of development centres across the region, using the Plymouth Argyle coaching syllabus to develop individual skills and match awareness. By continuing to use this site, you agree to the use of cookies. Unfortunately, the finishing was poor from both sides. This ground is rather impressive and when Plymouth scored the acoustics were really good. Plymouth took the lead after nine minutes and after a long period of neither team really putting a hold on the game, they made it two after 59 minutes. Argyle were relegated out of the Second Division in 1968, 1977 and 1992, having won promotion out of the Third Division as runners-up in 197475 and 198586. The game itself was pretty poor. The 'Green Army' are meant to be a quality vocal support too, so I was looking forward to the atmosphere. 6. Another theory is given by the local geography, suggesting the name comes either from the nearby public house, The Argyle Tavern, where the founder members may have met, or from a local street Argyle Terrace.[3]. The entry fee was 2, the beer and food cheap and entertainment provided. What more could you ask for? No need to trouble friends, who get heartily sick of free loading Londoners at this time of year. It was not until the 200102 season that the club, then competing in the SW Combination League, were invited to compete under the umbrella of Plymouth Argyle F.C., and Plymouth Argyle Ladies were formed. Well that was until some Charlton "fan" let off a smoke bomb. Away fans are housed on one side of the Barn Park End, which is all seated and covered. For further information about the positions, please open the following information sheet, which includes qualifications needed and contact addresses to apply to. 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. 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. We went the coastal route (M27, A31, A35, A30, M5 & A38) arriving at Home Parkat 12:45pm after a stop at Bridport. A chippy having seats! I took the supporters coach for the game with my friends and a 9am departure saw us get off the coach at Home Park just after 2pm.

This pub is very welcoming to away fans although I did feel intimidated by the sheer number of home fans there. If Plymouth won, league football could be guaranteed for the Pilgrims for another year. which I had a look round. From the Tiny Tots to holiday courses and after-schools clubs, our coaches are always on the lookout for talented youngsters to then make the next step to our Long Term Player Development Centres, held at Plymstock and Marjon. It was bright and sunny so plenty of youngsters using their Christmas bikes and scooters made for a pleasant atmosphere. A 20-year stay in the Second Division ended in 1950, though they returned again as Third Division South champions in 195152. I arrived at Plymouth Station and took a right along Saltash Road under the railway bridge and to this roundabout in a suburb intriguingly called Pennycomequick. To the left of us, a new Main Stand stand was being constructed so that wasnt particularly pretty and didnt help the atmosphere. FA Licensed Centre of Excellence started to operate on a full-time basis from the start of the 200708 season which would give 4. 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. With six grounds of the current 92 to complete, the draw for the second round of the F A Cup was very convenient as it gave me a chance to spend a weekend in the West Country. The stewards moved to sort this out quickly without provoking or escalating, matters. This didn't distract from the impressively very good view from high up in the away end though. In the summer of 2007, the club, having failed to persuade the UK authorities[7] of the case for retaining a standing terrace, decided to add 3,500 temporary seats to the Mayflower enclosure,[8] dropping the capacity to 19,888 from 20,922. We met up with my cousin Lee who travelled down with his wife the day beforeand went to the nearby Britannia Inn. Walking to the ground therewere someoutlets selling pasties, but due the heavy rain decided to have something in the ground. I found the stewards helpful and friendly, although they did take exception to a youngster verbally teasing the Plymouth goalkeeper. I am no fan of Plymouth and as an Exeter fan wont ever feel able to wear colours down there, but overall we had a good day out apart from the 90 minutes of football and for fans of other teams I suspect you will have a good day out too. Upon walking to the ground, it was hard not to notice scaffolding along one side of the stadium. 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. Three of the sides are the same size and one of the stand is old but has the character feel. What you did before the game pub/chippy. I would love to go back to Plymouth when they complete their Home Parkground. Despite the 120 miles separating both towns both sets of fans share a genuine dislike for each other; its not actually that clear why though! I wanted the tears, and the cheers like you get during those grand slam matches on the TV. If anything is incorrect or you have something to add, please e-mail me at: contact@footballgroundguide.com and Ill update the guide. Now, Harvey is training at Argyles Academy level. The home fans seemed okay, but I had covered up my Argyle shirt as I walked to the ground. At around 1pm, there were queues outside the pub with hungry fans from Yorkshire and Devon, waiting for a table, but if pub food is not quite your thing, there is the option of buying things from a small supermarket, and various local pasty firms, who make enterprising pitches with suitable meal deals to fill your stomach, but there is not much else. Very easy as I travelled with the Newport County Supporters Club, as I live locally. Home fans were okay, apart from a few dirty looks. This weekend has also seen me enjoy some very memorable days out watching the football so I was excited. I liked Home Park. A new development team, run by the Argyle Community Trust would enter the new Devon Football League for the 201920 season.[24]. Copyright 2021 Plymouth Argyle Football in the Community Trust trading as Argyle Community Trust | Registered Address Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Home Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DQ | Country of incorporation: England | Registered Charity Number 1128906 | Registered Company Number 06797988 |, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Schools, International Experience for Cornwalls U15s, Head for Change deliver HeadSAFE education sessions, Trust awarded 1m grant funding for Brickfields development to support Plymouth community, WIN!!! The stewards were unobtrusive and helpful. WebCornwall Centre of Excellence U15 players experienced international play at a recent youth football tournament in Spain. WebReport | Argyle Women 15 Budleigh Salterton 0 . We parked in the car park opposite the Home Parkground, whichwas free of charge, but was already about 80% full. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be):

Home Park is a stadium which clearly belongs in a league higher than the one that currently befits it. ARGYLE Community Trust offers a clear route of progression for all youngsters joining our football programmes. WebPlymouth Argyle Home Park Capacity: 18,600 (all seated) Address: Plymouth, PL2 3DQ Telephone: 01752 562 561 Fax: 01752 606 167 Ticket Office: 01752 907700 Pitch Size: 112 x 73 yards Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The Pilgrims Year Ground Opened: 1901* Undersoil Heating: No Shirt Sponsors: Ginsters Kit Manufacturer: Puma Through the 1960s and 70s, Argyle's Reserve team played in the Plymouth & Devon Combination League, with their home games at Cottage Field, next to Home Park. Not sure if there was any free WiFi but a beer garden at back. MyGround Number: 66 of the 92. It is a lot nicer route than following the roads after all (apart from Aldershot) there are no other league clubs situated in a public park! 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The team faced opposition from clubs such . Samuel played for Category 1 Wolves at under-14, 15 and 16 age groups. Coaches decide whether the player needs to improve in the four coaching corners: technical, tactical, psychological and physical ability. 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. I saw a great excuse to pay them another visit. I sat in The Lyndhurst Stand from where the view is very good, apart from having to look at the Mayflower Stand opposite! Alternatively (except for night games) then Andrew Chapman suggests a more picturesque route: Finally I would recommend turning right into Central Park Avenue, at the roundabout just downhill from the station on the A386. Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by Clubcast.

The stewards were accommodating with a sense of humour which certainly helped. Pompey fans at the pubs surrounding the ground seemed alright and I didn't see any bother. We had checked the message boards and been told that The St James Vaults was a safe bet for city fans and was only a 5 min walk from the station. The view from the away end is superb and seating was comfortable. Home Parkis very easy to find and well signposted. No Shirt Sponsors: When I looked around the Grandstand, and saw the faces of those fans who were steeped in Argyles history and heritage, and had dedicated too many Saturday afternoons, which they could dare to remember, to their beloved Pilgrims, and were now watching their hopes disappear down the league plughole, I began to earnestly feel for them.

The atmosphere was very friendly with no idiots about, plenty of banter and both sets of fans intent of having a laugh without any hostilities. The other end, the Barn Park End, opened on the same day. 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. A great couple of days spent with my footy mad son, just a shame the players couldn't be bothered again.

Weekly Winners on the BGL Argyle's 20-year stay in Division Two came to an end in 194950 after finishing 21st two points short of survival. Home Park is quite impressive apart from the Main Stand which looks like it maybe getting a bit of a face lift. Outfield players who will be in the U6, U7 or U8 age groups for the 2021/22 season can now book their place for Plymouth Argyles Pre-Academy trial, using the information below. The downside is thelong walk from picking up your tickets at a cabin to getting to the away turnstiles. The pies (3.60) here were good and went down a treat after the long journey. Zak has also represented West Cornwall Schools in the under-13, 14 and 15 age groups. It's ironic that the winners of the replay will travel to play my lot at Anfield in the third round! Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: It was okay getting out of the ground. I do recommend the Alma Guest House on Alma Road if staying after the game. There was a good atmosphere and despite the open side of the ground, we could still hear singing from the home crowd. Also, having done Plainmoor Torquay and St James' Park Exeter, this was my ticking off of the west country league grounds. None of these issues were thankfully realised and I enjoyed my time with the Argyle fans. Dockyard Derby! I'd heard good things about Argyle, and have never met a nasty Argyle fan. They were back in Division Two before long, after winning the Third Division South in 195152. The atmosphere was great and a lot of noise was generated. Your email address will not be published. After another relegation in 1956 they again proved too strong for the third tier, winning the Third Division title not long after in 195859. As of June 2015, the plans have been withdrawn, though planning permission still remains. Going via coach obviously the journey was extremely long (313.27 miles to be exact!!) 10 - Samuel Curtis from Newton Abbot (member 657), Weekly Rollover The plans include an ice rink with 1,500 spectator seats, a 10 screen cinema complex with an iMax screen, a 120 bedroom hotel and 4,200m sq retail units. 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 1901, the Pilgrims settled at Home Park. Lovely toiletries in the ladies, if you like hand cream and body spray. All Rights Reserved. After Rotherham had scored, the atmosphere abruptly changed. No immediate timeframe was put on the renovations, but chairman James Brent indicated work is planned to start in 2018, finishing in 2020 ahead of the Plymouth 2020 Mayflower celebrations. In 1889-90, Argyle moved to a new home at Marsh Mills. One young fan got particularly excited, ran onto the pitch, and was invited to spend the rest of the game away from the ground.

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