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beef with potato, British minced distinctly onion and swede, pepper, wrapped seasoned with in light puff pastry. ENTS:
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E G A P T S R I F E H T
FIRST FIVE GAMES AGAINST LEYTON ORIENT
GARY SAWYER’S FIRST FIVE GAMES FOR ARGYLE
December 25, 1906 – Argyle 3-0 Orient
August 8, 2006 v Colchester United A, W 1-0 (Summerfield)
April 1, 1907 – Orient 2-1 Argyle
September 23, 2006 v Norwich City H, W 3-1 (og, Seip, Norris)
September 9, 1907 – Orient 3-1 Argyle
October 28, 2006 v Crystal Palace A, W 1-0 (Chadwick)
September 18, 1907 – Argyle 3-0 Orient
November 28, 2006 v Luton Town H, W 1-0 (Djordjic)
November 9, 1907 – Orient 1-1 Argyle
December 2, 2006 v Birmingham City A, L 0-3
ARGYLE’S FIRST FIVE GAMES ON OCTOBER 22
CARL FLETCHER’S FIRST FIVE CLUBS
October 22, 1904 Argyle 1 Southampton 0, Southern League
West Ham United 2004-2006
October 22, 1910 Argyle 2 Brentford 0, Southern League
Watford (loan) 2005
October 22, 1921 Newport County 0 Argyle 0, Division Three South
Crystal Palace 2006-2009
October 22, 1927 Northampton 2 Argyle 1, Division Three South
Nottingham Forest (loan) 2008
AFC Bournemouth 1997-2004
October 22, 1932 Argyle 2 Bradford City 1, Division Two
LEYTON ORIENT’S FIRST FIVE HOME GROUNDS Glyn Road 1884-1896 Millfields 1896-1930 The Leyton Cricket ground pre-season 1930 Lea Bridge Road 1930-1936 Brisbane Road 1937-present
THE FIRST FIVE STATIONS ON THE ORIGINAL ORIENT EXPRESS Paris Munich Vienna Giurgiu Ruse
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THE LOWEDOWN
IT was nice to get three points at home again against Carlisle United, and we are looking forward to another tough test tonight in Leyton Orient. They have got a new manager – they are going to be fresh, they are going to be bubbly – and, like us, they had a good result on Saturday, but we cannot worry too much about Leyton Orient; we have to worry about we are going to do. We played some good stuff against Carlisle. We got into their final third quite a bit and created some good chances; we were solid, defensively and through the middle of the park. Obviously, we always want to get better, but I could not have asked for a better performance in terms of keeping the ball out of the back of the net and putting the ball in the net. We had a couple of other good chances, and one shot that was cleared off the line. It was important that we got three points, but it was also important how we played, and I thought we were terrific. We reflect the squad that we have got and when you lose the quality of Jose Baxter, Dom Telford,
Ryan Taylor, Conor Grant and others, I feel that we still have plenty of quality – George Cooper came into Danny Mayor’s role on Saturday and was fantastic; Zak Rudden’s had a run of games now and he has worked his socks off. That is what we need a good squad for, and I feel we have got that. The players have produced and we have won. We have squad that is willing, and the players are trying to everything they possible can to get into the team – and there are players who are in the team now who will want to stay there. This is our second game of three in a week. We have toned things down a little bit in terms of the training programme and the load because we do not want to pick up any niggling injuries. Ultimately, all we want to do is win football matches and, if we keep the football the way it has been, hopefully we will do that with the squad that we have got. The support on Saturday was great, very bubbly. I know the Green Army will want to get fired up because there is a derby on the horizon but let us have the same again tonight – rally behind the boys, stick with them through thick and thin, and they will get their rewards, just the same as the boys. Green Army!
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ARGYLE 2 CARLISLE UNITED 0 JV Grant 22, Sarcevic 90
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Argyle (3-5-2)
Carlisle United (3-4-3)
24 Alex Palmer; 5 Scott Wootton , 6 Niall Canavan, 3 Gary Sawyer (capt); 2 Joe Riley, 7 Antoni Sarcevic , 8 Joe Edwards , 32 George Cooper (18 Billy Clarke 80), 21 Callum McFadzean; 16 Joel Grant (25 Josh Grant 87), 39 Zak Rudden (17 Byron Moore 68).
1 Adam Collin (capt); 23 Jarrad Branthwaite , 17 Byron Webster, 5 Jon Mellish; 19 Jack Bridge (7 Nathan Thomas 80), 8 Mike Jones, 10 Stefan Scougall (28 Mohammed Sagaf 72), 3 Jack Iredale ; 14 Gethin Jones, 24 Olufela Olomola (31 Elias Sorensen 58), 9 Hallam Hope.
Substitutes (not used): 41 Michael Cooper (gk), 4 Will Aimson, 20 Adam Randell, 33 Rubin Wilson.
Substitutes (not used): 2 Christie Elliott, 22 Louis Gray (gk), 25 Ryan Loft, 27 Nat Knight-Percival.
Referee: Alan Young. Attendance: 8,446 (139 away)
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USA TOUR
IN the second part of a five-part series of Argyle’s 1954 tour of America, tonight NINO ROBERTSON turns his attentions to the first two matches, and the Pilgrims who stole the show.
Across the 10 games, we scored 48 times and conceded 19. The first game was against German heavyweights Borussia Dortmund, who were also on a short tour of the States at the time. As it turns out, “die Schwarzgelben” were the only team to beat us throughout the whole tour. They were a class or two above and showed it to win 4-0 at Soldier Field on May 7. Soldier Field is, of course, not commonly used to host football games – well, not as we know it. It is the home of the Chicago Bears, who play in the NFL. The 61,500-capacity stadium is located close to South Side in Chicago, Illinois, and there were somewhere in the region of 12,000 spectators to watch Argyle and Dortmund.
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Away from football, or sport in general, tragedy struck the state in June of that year. Seven people lost their lives during a seiche in Lake Michigan, after being swept from the harbour. A seiche wave is a standing wave – these waves occur in partially or fully enclosed bodies of water. A theme of the tour was that the team would stay a maximum of two or three nights in each place before moving on to the next. The club made several whistle-stop trips across the country, with the exception when we played a double-header in Los Angeles later in the tour. With that, the Greens headed south to St Louis on May 8. Although the venue was not quite Soldier Field standards. Our second game was against the Chicago All Stars, at St Louis Simpkins School, on their PE department’s football pitch! In Chicago, Eugene Melaniphy and Jimmy Cook, former Argyle players who are still remembered at Home Park, were amongst the All Stars’ exiles who would see some old faces. We fared far better than against Dortmund, winning 8-4 only 48 hours after our Soldier Field effort. Sam McCrory (pictured) and Malcolm Davies scored a goal each, but the day belonged to Neil Langman, who grabbed a spectacular double hat-trick.
Born in Bere Alston, Langman began his career with Tavistock, where he played alongside brother Peter. He joined the elder Langman – who was not involved in the tour – at Home Park in 1953 and made quite an impact, bagging a brace in his first game six days after his 22nd birthday. In total, he scored 13 goals throughout the tour.
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Review LATE goals from Chris Porter and Charlie Kirk strengthened Crewe's position as Sky Bet League Two leaders on Saturday as they claimed a 3-1 home win over Swindon. The Robins took the lead in the latter stages of the first half with a strike from Eoin Doyle, but his effort was nullified as David Artell's side emerged dominant after the break. Porter equalised in the 59th minute and then nudged Alex ahead in the 90th minute, with Kirk putting the icing on the cake in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Today's opponents Leyton Orient made light work of Grimsby as they won 4-0 in their last game under interim manager Ross Embleton, who has resumed his role of assistant-manager now that Carl Fletcher has taken the helm. An early strike from Daniel Happe gave Orient the lead, with Josh Coulson widening the margin in the 21st minute. James Alabi added a third in the 80th minute, leaving Josh Wright's late penalty to put the gloss on a dominant performance. Northampton's four-game winless run came to an end as they defeated Salford 2-0 at Sixfields Stadium. A first-half penalty from Sam Hoskins handed the hosts the lead before Jordan Turnbull grabbed a second in the 66th minute. Bradford climbed into second place with a 2-1 victory over Crawley - their third successive win. An attacking start saw the Bantams take an early lead when Harry Pritchard connected with a Zeli Ismail cross to claim the opener. Pritchard was replaced with an injury before the break by Danny Devine, who made an instant impact when linking up with Aramide Oteh to score a second for the hosts. Crawley fought back, with Reece Grego-Cox reigniting hopes by
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scoring in the 81st minute, but an equaliser did not materialise. Cheltenham are now unbeaten in seven league fixtures after defeating Walsall 2-1. Ben Tozer's first-half strike was cancelled out in the 52nd minute by a Walsall penalty, converted by Josh Gordon. Michael Duff's side responded quickly, however, with Luke Varney scoring the winning goal within six minutes to seal victory. Newport continued to rise up the table with a 2-1 victory over Scunthorpe. Padraig Amond took the initiative in the closing moments of the first half but a Mark O'Brien own goal pulled the Iron level. Josh Sheehan ensured three points were claimed after the break, latching on to a ball from Amond and firing into the bottom corner. A late strike from Jak McCourt ensured Macclesfield did not leave Oldham empty-handed after a dominant performance was rewarded with a 1-0 win. His 86th-minute effort saw the Silkmen's unbeaten spell extend to four matches. Cambridge brushed aside visitors Exeter as they sealed a convincing 4-0 victory. Luke Hannant struck before the break before a rampant second half saw Jack Roles, George Taft and Andrew Dallas add to the scoreline to secure an impressive win for Colin Calderwood's side. Cole Stockton aided Morecambe in claiming their first win since August when scoring the only goal at Colchester. Forest Green let a 2-0 lead slip away as they hosted Mansfield, eventually taking just a point from a 2-2 draw. Aaron Collins handed the hosts the lead before Jack Aitchison added a second in the 61st minute but substitute Andy Cook hit a double to ensure a share of the spoils. Port Vale drew 1-1 with Stevenage at home after an early strike from Jake Taylor was cancelled out by a contentious penalty, converted by Kurtis Guthrie, to leave both sides with a point apiece.
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ANDREW PARKINSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE GOOD evening and a very warm welcome to everyone ahead of this evening’s game against Leyton Orient. This, of course, is not the first fixture that we have played this season against our visitors from East London. Back in August, our Carabao Cup game resulted in a 2-0 victory for the Pilgrims. It is probably fair to say that both clubs, on the pitch, are not quite where they would want to be at this stage of the season. It is not, though, a time to be looking back, but more about how the next two months may shape up. Not only is this the case on the field, but off it, too, where we have much to look forward to. There will be a massive transition in the completion of the Mayflower Grandstand construction, and we will also need to make sure that the operation and experience, both on match-day and non match-day, is in line with fan expectations. There have been some great strides made in some areas of the operation on match-day, particularly in the catering and hospitality delivery, as well as pre-match and half-time entertainment inside the stadium, and we have received great feedback from fans to this effect. However, there is still much to improve upon. We very much wish to have a pre-match experience which can be enjoyed by all outside the stadium, too. The pre-match Fan Zone is something that has been introduced with some difficulty this year, with many restrictions placed on how it can operate. Whilst it is fair to say that it is not been the start we would have wished for
in terms of the delivery and experience, we are determined to move this forward. Before the grandstand opening, there will be a focus on the Fan Zone down at the Devonport end, providing entertainment and activities for families well in advance of kick-off. When we open the new grandstand, this Zone will continue to be in place. In addition, the ambition is to see the outside of the grandstand have many new concessions, providing a variety of offerings plus a match-day stage providing pre-match entertainment. This will mean that those fans arriving before kick-off will be able to soak up the atmosphere and meet friends and family two hours ahead of match time, right across the ground. Undoubtedly, we will need to build this experience up over time. On non match-days, a key ingredient to the club’s future success will be the ability of the grandstand to provide conferences and events right across the year, delivering revenue which can be invested into all aspects of the club. The first events will take place just before Christmas, with Christmas parties just as the stand opens. However, as we go into 2020, Home Park will be able to provide so much more, with all sorts of events for all sorts of occasions 365 days a year. It is certainly a time where there is as much to look forward to off the pitch as there is on it. With best wishes, Andrew COYG!
“WE VERY MUCH WISH TO HAVE A PRE-MATCH EXPERIENCE WHICH CAN BE ENJOYED BY ALL OUTSIDE THE STADIUM, TOO"
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We are proud to be the official charity for Plymouth Argyle Football Club. Argyle Community Trust uses the prestige of football and the reach of the club to inspire, engage and help adults and children of all ages and abilities, achieve their full potential. Offering a range of courses and activities the Trust provides a way for people across Devon and Cornwall to learn, play and succeed.
Extra Time Comes Home
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ARGYLE Community Trust are pleased to announce that, from Wednesday, October 30, our ever-growing Extra Time Hub will returning to Home Park! This is an exciting time for the Hub, which sees its members looking forward to returning to the Green Taverners Suite where our communitybased session for over 55’s will continue to thrive in the Theatre of Greens. The Extra Time Hub provides a social hub for everyone over the age of 55 in the community, promoting physical and social activities. Our specially trained staff use their skills and experiences to cater for all needs and abilities within the group, as well as harnessing the skills and experience within the group. The Extra Time Hub runs each Wednesday 1.30-3.30pm. What we believe:
LEARN. PLAY. SUCCEED.
• Treat everyone with respect • Based on getting to know individual members, their needs, preferences and motivations. • Encourages members to take part in new activities and interests • Have fun
The Extra Time Hub is also at the forefront in the community at trying to combat social isolation in later years. Emma Potter, Health and Disability Officer at Argyle Community Trust, said: “It’s really important that the community know that this hub is available to them, and that there are likeminded people where they can come and make new friends, try a new activity, and have some social interaction – effectively it’s like a youth club for the over 55s and we have a lot of fun.” There are a number of activities that are on offer within the Hub, including: • New Age Kurling • Bingo • Chair Aerobics • Dancing • Singing • Table Tennis • Quizzes • Raffle • Occasional player appearances All sessions have tea, coffee and biscuits provided, and the first session is free! We look forward to giving all new members a very warm welcome. If you have any further enquires please do not hesitate to contact Emma Potter at emma.potter@pafc.co.uk or Tel 01752 562561 ext4
Members of Argyle’s Community Trust Argyle FIT weight loss programme have been making huge progress in shedding the pounds. Each week, the men step on the scales and then don the football boots as they battle it out on the pitches and the scales to see who becomes top of the table, not only in the weight loss but also in football.
This is combined with a regular weigh-in, support from our qualified coaches, and a weekly newsletter which consists of health and fitness advice, weekly fixtures, and league standings, as well as the biggest weight loss. Each month, the biggest loser will win a FitBit,
If you would like to find out more information and sign up for our next programme, please contact programme manager Ben Kerswell: ben. kerswell@pafc.co.uk The grass pitches at Manadon Sports and Community Hub offer: • A full sized 11-a-side football pitch • four mini soccer pitches • eight grass cricket wickets • one ATP cricket wicket • Cricket nets For all enquiries, contact: manadon@pafc.co.uk or 01752 562 561, option 5.
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Extra Time Hub for men and women over 55s every Wednesday.
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We offer a range of courses for all ages, gender and abilities including walking football, holidays clubs, education courses,
Walking Football for men and women over 50 every Monday. For the full list of activities and events visit: www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk/courses/ or our newly opened facility www.manadonsportshub.co.uk.
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This programme is a fantastic opportunity for males within our community who enjoy playing football and would like to lose weight in a fun and supportive environment.
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The 13-week programme consists of a five-a-side game of football: when a player loses weight, they score a goal for their team, but if they gain it is an own goal.
and the team who have lost the most weight will win tickets to an Argyle match-day.
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BACK I N THE DAY Mike Curno has been scouring the Argyle Archives to seek out some interesting stories from the Pilgrims’ past. ALEXANDER Shaw Hardie was born in Kilsyth, North Lanarkshire, on July 8, 1898. Alec came to Plymouth in March, 1926, from Charlton Athletic, at a time when Argyle signed more players within a month or so than they have done in any other season since the first world war. Fred Titmuss, Duggie Livingstone, Alf Matthews, Fred McKenzie and Hardie all joined the Pilgrims within a period of three or four weeks when Argyle were making a desperate attempt to win the Third Division South championship, but the effort came too late and just failed, Reading winning the title. Hardie had been with Charlton only since the beginning of that season, but his form had been noticed. He greatly impressed Robert Jack, the Argyle manager, in an FA Cup-tie that saw Charlton beaten 1-0 by Huddersfield. A week or two later, Charlton had visited Aberdare on the Saturday and were spending the weekend in Cardiff prior to playing at Merthyr the following Monday. On the Saturday evening, Alec was greatly surprised when his manager told him that Jack was coming from Plymouth to see him the following day. Hardie was signed on the Monday by Argyle so that he did not play at Merthyr. The first time he played at Home Park, the Sunday Independent reporter wrote: “Let us pay tribute
to Hardie, who was making his first appearance at Home Park. It was a triumphant home debut. He seems to one of the best of the many captures made by Argyle in recent weeks – an artist at ball work, a rare tackler, and above all a player who knows how to ply the forwards with the ball.” Praise indeed! “He has always been a left-half – at least except for one brief period in his early footballing days. He began as an outside-left, but he said to me with a twinkle the other day ‘Of course, I’m on the slow side. One day the left-half was injured. I dropped back to his position, and I’ve been there ever since’.” That had happened about ten years previously in his native Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, where his football attracted considerable local attention. He had trials with Kilmarnock and Third Lanark, for who he signed professional. Alec remained with Third Lanark for three seasons, playing fairly regularly at left-half before he was transferred to Charlton, where he found the football much more robust than that played in the Scotland, and that there was a great deal of so-called “robustness” that would not be tolerated by Scottish referees. “The difference in the two styles of play,” he said, “is just this: in Scotland, you have more time to work the ball for position. Down here, they are on top of you almost before you have time to realise it. There is more positional play in Scotland than in the Third Division of the English League.”
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CONFLICT FOOTBALL is all about conflict: two sides going against each other to win a game, be it my Friday afternoon six-a-side with aging teachers and young (fit, fast, skilful) IT technicians; a Sky Bet League Two encounter with Leyton Orient; or a Champions’ League final. What gives the game drama is that element of battle. The best games are those that entertain by drawing the crowd into the encounter – nothing like a bit of injustice, outrage and questionable refereeing to do that, with some heroes and villains thrown into the mix, and possibly a few midfield clashes to get your teeth stuck into. Sometimes, it is almost cathartic as we let out some emotions and find some release in a safe, appropriate way, do you not think? How do you respond to conflict in your own life? Are you drawn to it, finding things to complain about and people to fight with? Or do you avoid it, fearing the relationship fall-out and the emotional pain that might result? Conflict is a part of life, and always has been. As long as there are people sharing a planet, there will be conflict. In the best teams and the most functional families, there is conflict. The difference between them and unhealthy teams or family groups is the way conflict is dealt with; how issues are communicated and resolved. You cannot avoid it, hoping that things will settle themselves and become okay – unresolved conflict infects a relationship and leaks out in unhealthy ways. Expressed in the wrong way – with anger, an explosion and then silence, distance and withdrawal – it is equally damaging. Like it or not, it needs dealing with. The anger might be a trigger, in which case it is positive. We then need to identify our emotions and work out why they are there. Then the conversation needs to happen. People need to take it in turns: we all have a need to
be listened to and understood. Having our eyes focussed on a shared desired outcome is really helpful, too. Is our primary goal to have a go at the other person and make them understand exactly how they have wronged me? Or is it actually to get through this conflict, find some understanding, and restore the relationship, in order for our family to be at peace, our business to sell its product well, our organisation to function efficiently, this law to be passed, our team to win their games?
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Holding that goal up as a shared desired outcome helps each party make short-term losses in order for long-term gains. There are times when mediation is needed; time-outs sometimes help; and starting with enough relational equity to get you through the process is important. For parties on each side of the conflict to remind each other of past successes or things held in common can win you this. In church, often compared to a family, there is conflict. Because there are people. I have seen it handled badly (ignored, avoided, done sideways through gossip or passive aggression) but I have also seen it done beautifully, bringing healing, restoration and a deeper commitment to each other. Here at Argyle, I have seen good examples of people ‘having it out’ but able to move on with no hard feelings. Perhaps it is the greater good – in this case the success and health of the club – that enables people to see beyond themselves and resolve their conflict. I am not writing this to address any particular controversy. Things seem to be quite stable at present, and Plymouth Argyle really does resemble a family – more so than most clubs of our size. I hope it stays that way. As the world becomes more polarised and less tolerant of difference, let this be a place that stands against that; welcomes all types; sorts out differences in a healthy way; and demonstrates to the youngsters coming up what true community looks like.
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THE ARGYLE NETWORK
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PERSISTENT STANDING
At Argyle, we have a duty of care to everyone who visits Home Park and, in keeping with our Vision and Values, we take that duty very seriously. That is why we ask all supporters to respect our requests to refrain from persistent standing. By ‘persistent’, we mean “when individuals in seated areas stand for prolonged periods of time other than for short durations during moments of excitement.” The Sports Grounds Safety Authority has a legal responsibility for the issuing of licences and, if we, as a club, do not comply with the regulations, they have the power to impose large financial penalties, and, ultimately, to close Home Park. Thank you for your understanding. Enjoy the game. Safely.
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SUPPORTERS are reminded that they will be banned from attending any football match in this country for at least three years if they use, or even attempt to use, a pyrotechnic device at Home Park. The warning follows the letting-off of a smoke bomb in the recent game at Swindon Town. In accordance with the EFL Clubs’ Charter, the use of pyrotechnics, such as smoke devices and flares, is strictly prohibited at the ground. The Charter states that any fan found attempting to bring pyrotechnics into any football stadium in England or Wales, or identified discharging them while inside a stadium, will be issued with a ban of not less than three seasons. That ban will apply to every ground in the country. The safety and security of all spectators at Home Park is of paramount importance, and pyrotechnic devices - flares, smoke bombs or fireworks - have no place in any football stadium in this country. The club utterly condemns the use of such devices, which is a criminal offence, as is trying to gain access to a football stadium whilst carrying one. It is not fun; it is not acceptable; it is not legal.
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FREE WHELAN It has been a while, but the wait has been worth it – DAN WHELAN returns to the Pilgrim as a special guest columnist. Just the ticket, we would say.
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Monsoon Trains
I SPENT the summer in India which, as anticipated, was quite the eye-opener. The India that I witnessed was painfully impoverished, unapologetically frenetic and, at times, breathtakingly beautiful. In the cities, there is a pervading odour of sour garbage; the kind of stench that clings to your nostrils. Rotting food, along with other fetid detritus, collects in rancid piles by the sides of the roads; the tranquil rivers, lakes and backwaters are spoiled by floating plastic which threatens to asphyxiate the fish. In the towns on the scorching plains of Dindigul district, where I spent the majority of my seven weeks, the residents burn the rubbish every Friday. This makes driving through these squalid towns and villages even more difficult than usual, as visibility is significantly reduced by the presence of a carcinogenic smog. Driving in India is perilous at the best of times, anyone who has been
there will be aware of the madcap nature of this country’s roads. For an Englishman well versed in the art of giving way and indicating, the Indian attitude to driving is a bleak and dangerous one.
You may feel I am being overly critical of this nation, that it is easy to find flaws in a country when I was fortunate enough to be born in such a comparatively wealthy and developed, if currently troubled, land. The truth is that despite the visceral culture shock that took me a while to come to terms with, I enjoyed my time in India. The people are friendly, the food robust and flavoursome, and the more rural areas are completely enchanting. Yet it is impossible for most of us, me included, to appreciate a country for what it is without comparing it to what we are used to and yearning for home comforts. It is hard to open your mind completely to the ways of such a foreign nation simply because it is so far removed from what you are accustomed to.
“THE FIRST TIME I STEPPED ONTO A TRAIN IN INDIA, I DID SO WITH NO SMALL AMOUNT OF TREPIDATION. THE REALITY, THOUGH, WAS FAR DIFFERENT”
That being said, one thing that did impress me were the trains. A ten-hour, overnight trip from Kochi to Dindigul set me back the princely sum of £4. The last time I checked the price for a single from Manchester to Plymouth, a journey of five-and-a-bit hours, was £90. Before I went to India, I told a few people that I would be using the trains to get around and the reaction this information elicited was homogenous: wide eyes, raised eyebrows and dropped jaws. They told me to be careful, to make sure that I had a seat so that I would not have to cling onto the side of the train as it hurtled through the jungle. I was warned of unscrupulous criminals lurking in vestibules ready to snatch my belongings as I slept, and to stay away from the various exotic animals that passengers would bring aboard. The first time I stepped onto a train in India, I did so with no small amount of trepidation. The reality, though, was far different. For a country containing more than a billion people, the trains were spacious, the bunks on which I slept were comfortable and, in general, the trains arrived and departed when they were supposed to. The refreshments provided are far superior to British trains, too. A team of men march up and down the train with buckets of cold drinks, huge metal canisters of tea and coffee, trays of fried snacks, and portions of lamb and vegetable biryani wrapped in newspaper. All of which can be purchased for less than the price of a flapjack on a Virgin Pendolino. In short, Indian trains, in my experience, are much better their English counterparts which seem to lurch, albeit figuratively, from one disaster to the next. Even the monsoon floods in August, which brought much of the western state of Kerala to a standstill and claimed the lives of almost 100 people, did little to disrupt the trains. Instead of being cancelled outright, leaving passengers stranded hundreds of miles from home, they were deftly diverted so as to minimise the impact on the public whilst also keeping them safe. The whole thing was handled with remarkable efficiency and dexterity by a country which labours under the oppressive weight of poverty in so many other ways. I do not want to badmouth our nation’s rail network. I love trains – there is something intangibly poetic about them – but it is apparent to anyone with eyes that the service provided does not match up to the price one has to pay for it. How can it be cheaper to travel from Madurai to Varkala, a distance of 161 miles, than it is to travel from Plymouth to Exeter, a mere 41 biryani-less miles? That being said, the reason that last weekend I was able to attend my first Argyle match since our trip to Burton Albion in the dying embers of 2018 was because, in large part, to the generosity of Northern Rail. Back in August, Northern, which has been much-maligned in recent years, primarily for its old-fashioned, often unkempt, and perpetually delayed trains, announced a snap sale of train tickets for the month of September. It was the kind of deal you see from budget airlines which allows you to get from Newcastle to Podgorica for less than you would pay for a packet of peanuts on the flight itself.
I pounced on the opportunity and purchased myself two tickets to Stokeon-Trent for the Port Vale game a few weeks ago at a very Indian price of 50p. Clearly this one PR move will not magically restore the public’s faith in Northern’s capacity to serve a region, but it is a start – and it got me thinking how it could benefit football fans and clubs, particularly in the lower leagues. A partnership between Northern – or any train company for that matter – and football clubs could be beneficial in a number of ways. By lowering the price of travel between two destinations, say, London and Plymouth, on a particular weekend, you could boost the away following at games. This would improve the
“PERHAPS I AM BEING IDEALISTIC, NAÏVE; MAYBE I AM UNDERESTIMATING THE POWER OF CAPITALISM IN THIS COUNTRY” atmosphere inside the ground and, in turn, increase the home side’s profits through the sale of pies and Bovril. At the same time, the train companies would benefit from the good PR and increased numbers on their trains, while the benefits to the environment through reducing the number of cars on the roads would please those concerned about their environmental impact. Add in the positive impact a move like this would have on the local economy – in particular, bars – and you are on to a winner. Perhaps I am being idealistic, naïve; maybe I am underestimating the power of capitalism in this country. All too often, we see hotels, airlines and train companies take advantage of certain events by hiking up their prices – this is the very reason I have never been to Edinburgh for New Year – which is depressing, if understandable. Hogmanay will not ever suffer because of this, it is simply too popular, but our lower league clubs could benefit from the powers that be taking a closer look at the Indian rail model.
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With the season well underway, it is time to reflect on the Argyle Ladies’ development team. With the first team making great strides in the National League, it has been all change with the development side - who are the current South West League Western Division champions. Unfortunately, FA rules meant that, despite winning their division, the development team were unable to be promoted - so they have to try and replicate their feat this season – but with a number of different faces.
It is perhaps no surprise that some players decided to move on to try and play at a higher level after winning the title last time out, while others were released to allow the club to sign a number of promising youngsters. This has worked well, with young Beth Everson an example, having been promoted from the development side to get a taste of senior football already this season. These wholesale changes perhaps contributed to a poor start to the season, where the team lost their opening three games against Alphington (3-2), Plympton (2-1) and St Agnes (3-1). Thankfully the Pilgrims look as if they have turned the corner in commanding fashion, winning the next three games by an aggregate score of 29-3. It has not been easy for the youngsters but, aided by some senior players, they are beginning to show some serious promise.
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“This team is a work in progress and there is a lot of work to be done, but despite early disappointing defeats the signs are encouraging,” said manager Rob Bunney. “We have emphasised to the team that, although the latest results have been impressive, they must not get complacent and they need to build on the performances and results. “I cannot emphasise enough what is expected of them at Plymouth Argyle, as we set our sights high. We will work on what we expect of them. It may seem harsh to some people, looking at how many goals we have been scoring, but the girls know that we want to get the best out of them every game and this is just one aspect we need to work on. The management team are determined not to let them sit back.”
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GOOD evening and a warm welcome to Carl Fletcher’s Leyton Orient – I am sure that that the Green Army will join me in wishing Carl success (but not too much) in his new role. The EFL away fixture at Swindon Town saw Danny Mayor pick up his fifth yellow card of the season, which resulted in an automatic one-match suspension. Bookings are easy to come by these days and as they cannot be appealed against, it is inevitable that some players will miss the occasional match. For the record, this season, if a player picks up five yellows before the end of the 19th Sky Bet League Two match (in our case, Bradford at home), they automatically miss one match. Similarly, 10 yellows before the end of the 37th EFL match (Macclesfield H) equates to a two-match suspension, and 15 in the season means missing three matches. The rules are slightly different for the Premier League and National League, and the cut-off dates do not apply to the FA Women’s Super League or Championship.
encroachment; what to do if a pyrotechnic lands on the pitch; how to celebrate a goal (without getting booked); as well as more mundane answers to questions such as “Am I allowed to reveal a message underneath my shirt?” To which, the short answer is ‘no’. There is also an in-depth look at anti-doping, and betting regulations. Anti-doping has a zero-tolerance policy to breaching many of its regulations (including simply forgetting to tell the FA if absent from the place specified for the first-team squad in the weekly training schedule), while the simple message regarding betting is that anyone working in football is not allowed to bet on any form of football anywhere in the world. Add in social media guidelines and safeguarding advice, and there is a lot of detail to absorb.
The other complicating factor is the introduction of competition-specific sanctions in the various different cup competitions. This has been around for a couple of seasons, but there are still occasional changes on a seasonby-season basis as the FA attempts to come up with truly fair system.
So, it is not just the Club Secretary who needs to know the nitty gritty of the myriad regulations from both the EFL and the FA; the players do, too.
As an example, discipline in the Leasing.com Trophy is now competition-specific for all offences, and four yellow cards in the Emirates FA Cup are allowed before a match is missed, with everything reset to zero after the quarter-final.
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In sum, it can be quite complicated and, as is always the case, the onus is on the club to ensure that the player serves the suspension in the correct match. There is a wealth of information such as this of which the FA expects the players to be aware, and one of their educational methods is to pay a visit to all clubs during pre-season and deliver a mandatory session that covers on-field disciplinary matters, as well as some off field issues. This is further enforced by the “Essential Information for Players” booklet that is made available to all players at all levels. The breadth of info covered in the booklet is quite impressive, and guidance is given on how players should react if there is any supporter
Let us hope that today’s talking points are all about the football. Thank you for your support and enjoy the match,
Zac
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THE Devon FA hosted a local Continuing Professional Development event at the Academy’s principal training venue, Ivybridge Community College. The event was delivered by Devon’s County Coach Developer, Alex Watson. Senior Football Development Officer, Dai Carpenter also attended.
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GREENROOTS The CPD was based on developing players within the Foundation Phase focusing on transition. Alex Watson coached the Academy Under-10s and he was assisted by Lee Hodge, Argyle’s Head of Academy Coaching. This is the first of three events that we have planned with the Devon FA during the 2019-20 season. The next CPD will be based at Plymstock School on Monday, December 2, focusing on Futsal. Our final CPD on Thursday, February 13 will be designed for coaches working in the Youth Development Phase Under-12-Under-16 age-groups.
EFL FESTIVALS
LFE WORKSHOP – KICK IT OUT!
Our apprentices had the opportunity to attend an League Football Education workshop with Troy Townsend, Head of Development at Kick it Out!, and he was supported by former professional striker Marcus Gayle. This took place in the Green Taverners Suite last week. The equality and diversity workshop delivered by Troy and Marcus included the following areas: racism; homophobia; sexism; faith; disability; social media; and the impact of acceptable/unacceptable banter in a changing room environment.
The Academy participated in a series of EFL festival as part of their Category 3 games programme on Sunday. The festival took place across the South West: Cheltenham Town (Under-9s), AFC Bournemouth (Under-10s), Exeter City (Under-11s), Bristol Rovers (Under-12s), Oxford United (Under-13s), Swindon Town (Under-14s) and we hosted the Under15s festival in Plymouth. This is a great opportunity for our Academy players to play in a competitive festivals in a variety of formats. Congratulations to the Under-14s, who won the EFL festival in Swindon.
YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE
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Argyle Under-18s 2 Cheltenham Town 4
Two rash challenges in the area cost Argyle dearly in a thoroughly entertaining encounter played at Harper’s Park. Although slow to start, the match warmed up nicely and was a tight encounter until the latter stages, when Argyle were twice caught going for goal. Robins danger-man Aaron Evans-Harriett provided the perfect cross for Aaron Basford to fire home at the near post and give the visitors a 19th-minute lead. The game was level three minutes later as Jarvis Cleal sent over a superb right-wing free-kick for Ollie Tomlinson to race in at the far post and head home. Striker Rhys Shirley had a great chance to give Argyle the lead but Robins’ goalkeeper Freddie Lapworth was out in a flash to charge down his shot. The significance of that miss was obvious when Ali Mansaray’s rash challenge on Evans-Harriett gave the latter the chance to score from the penalty spot. Shirley once again burst into the area only for Lapworth to once again save his effort for his side to go in at the break with a slender lead. Argyle emerged a stronger unit and Cleal’s fine run down the right ended with his superb cross finding Rubin Wilson thundering a header into the top corner of the visitor’s net. The pair almost repeated the dose three minutes later but, this time, Wilson’s near-post header narrowly cleared the crossbar. Wilson was again in the thick of the action when he showed good strength to hold off his marker but Lapworth made a fine save from his angled drive. Cheltenham’s second penalty appeared to be a bit harsh as Tomlinson was penalised for a tackle on Evans-Harriett who once again converted from 12 yards. Argyle were caught pushing forward for an equaliser when Cheltenham broke away, and skipper Tom Chamberlain’s shot appeared to be going wide until Evans-Harriett arrived at the far post to fire into the roof of the net. Argyle: Harry Townsend; Isaac Burdon, Alfie Wotton (Jeffery Forkuo 89), Ollie Tomlinson, Ali Mansaray, Jude Boyd, Jarvis Cleal, Jeremiah Medine (Charlie Miller 61), Rubin Wilson (Will Jenkins-Davies 73), Rhys Shirley, Reuben Collum (Oscar Halls 50). Substitute (not used): James Morley.
FA YOUTH CUP ARGYLE’S FA Youth Cup meeting with Exeter City has been scheduled for a 7pm kick-off on Friday, October 25 at Home Park, subject to a final decision from the FA.
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The game represents an opportunity for the Pilgrims to gain some redemption after losing at home to the Grecians in the EFL Youth Alliance in August.
LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOP Over the last few weeks, we have started to expand our life skills programme within the Youth Development Phase. The Under-12 and Under-13 age-groups will have workshops based on the four Academy values: Inventive, Brave, Industrious and Resilience. Alex Booth, Lead Sports Scientist, and Sophie Gibbs-Nicholls, Sports Psychologist, will plan the workshops after Academy training on a Tuesday or Thursday evening. Both Alex and Sophie will also provide support to our Under-14Under-18 age-groups through oneto-one individual meetings.
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WE have been leafing through previous season’s copies of the Pilgrim matchday programme to reminisce about Argyle life in the past.
Argyle v Watford. Tuesday, September 2, 1997. Nationwide League Division Two. £1.50
EDITORIAL
CROWDFUNDING
Interestingly (or not, depending on your definition of the word), the 199798 programme foregoes a manager’s column, with the inside cover instead housing an editor’s column, written by Steve Hill – who is still involved with the club, working on iFollow Argyle.
A whole page of Argyle Review, page 27 to be exact, is devoted to supporters who have pledged money towards the club for every first-team goal scored. The name of each pledging supporter, and the town in which they reside, is printed within the programme, as well as a running total of the money generated.
To be fair to Steve, he probably did the management a favour. Poor Mick Jones may not have had much fun penning his thoughts ahead of the visit of Graham Taylor’s table-topping Watford – as the Greens were yet to win a league game that season.
COVER STAR: MICK HEATHCOTE A player who typified the style of the no-nonsense centre-back of the 1990s, Mick Heathcote spent six largely successful years at Home Park, and is perhaps best-known in Devon for captaining the Greens’ successful playoff winning side under Neil Warnock. The story goes that Mick was signed for Argyle after impressing in Cambridge colours towards the end of the 1994-95 season against Warnock’s Huddersfield Town outfit. The manager was so captivated by the defender’s performance that he informed him, post-match, that he would sign him for whichever team he was managing the following season. Warnock landed up at Home Park, and, true to his word, he brought Mick with him for the princely sum of £75,000. Heathcote went on to play more than 200 games for the club in all competitions, and was awarded with a testimonial match against Sunderland, his home-town club, in the summer of 2001, which was won 3-0 by the Black Cats. through. I thought we saw it through well and quietened the crowd down.”
Each supporter has pledged a minimum of 25p per goal and, at the most recent update, there were 70 members of the Green Army signed up to the scheme. Unfortunately for the Pilgrim Promotions team, they chose a season in which the Greens would score just 55 goals in a relegation season. By my calculations, 70 supporters pledging 25p per goal would have raised £962.50 for the season. Imagine how much worse off the scheme would have been without Canadian striker Carlo Corazzin, who bagged 17 goals during the campaign – second to only future Pilgrim Barry Hayles in Division Two.
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You were born in London; why did you move to Devon That was just a family decision. I was only three years old at the time, so myself and my immediate family decided to move to North Devon because that’s where my mum and dad used to go on holiday. They just decided that they had had enough of the city; they wanted us to grow up down south. So that’s why we moved. What was it like to grow up in Bideford? I loved growing up down there. It was nice and relaxed down by the beach; there was always a lot of surfers down there and it was really good. I wouldn’t change it at all; it was great. Why do you think you have such a special relationship with Argyle? Argyle was the team that was closest to me. Being between Plymouth, Exeter and Torquay, you are going to pick one of them. Especially being from North Devon, at school Plymouth was the team that pretty much everyone supported. There was the odd Exeter fan but Plymouth was the one I looked at and that’s the one I wanted to go for. Over your time here, you have had different roles here, but which suits you best? It’s hard to say because I’ve enjoyed every role that I’ve had to play at this club; it has been a great time for me during both periods. Playing-wise, I’ve probably been as fit as I ever have been now. I don’t know if that’s just an experience thing but I would like to think that I am playing better football now than when I was younger, albeit I was playing at a higher level. I feel that’s the case. As captain, what are your roles off the pitch? It’s just to look out for the boys, really. Knowing this club as well as I do, I know everyone that works here and I just try to bridge the gap between
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the players and the staff, even the fans, as well. I like to be a happy face that people can come and speak to and I would like to think that I’m approachable and help sort out anything they need. This season, you are on course to reach 300 appearances for Argyle that must make you very proud? Yeah, I knew I was getting close to it. It was my aim that when I hit my 200th, that I wanted to try and get 100 more; I wondered if I’d be given the chance to get 300. It is something that has been in my mind; obviously the more games I can play for Argyle, the better. I know there’s an appearance chart on Greens on Screen, so it would be nice to get as high up that as I can, but when I came back, I wanted to play my 500th career game, which I managed to do. After that, it was to aim for 300 games for Argyle. You have also come close to scoring this season; do you think one is coming soon? I think I’ve come close more than once this season: obviously Will nicked one off me earlier in the season and I had one disallowed, which shouldn’t have been disallowed. I just chested it over the line against Walsall. I feel like it is coming. Luckily enough, the gaffer trusts me to go up for set-pieces; obviously being left-back majority of the time, you don’t get the chance. Playing in my role now, it gives me more of a chance to get on the end of something. I managed to set up a couple but it just hasn’t quite fallen for me yet. How do you feel the season has gone so far? We have been good in some parts and poor in other parts. We are just looking for a bit of consistency and build on that. Everyone is working hard for that to come; we know the direction we want to go and everyone is on the same page. As an Argyle fan, is it fair to say that one of your best ever career moments came in an Exeter City shirt? Yeah, probably. I think that’s a fair comment. It was a situation where I was just lucky to be there at the time. For us to get drawn against Manchester United is something that you dream about as a kid. I think, regardless of the shirt you have on your back, you are just delighted to go and play in that game. I think I was 19 or 20 at the time and it was a massive thing for me. Look, I know what Exeter is to Plymouth. I get that but they helped me and that was a stepping-stone for me to be able to play at the level I did for Plymouth. I don’t regret any of it. >>>
rAndOm Qs What was your worst hair cut? Back when I had “curtains”, but at the time they were in. When was a time you acted calm but were going crazy inside? When I got five numbers on the Lottery. I thought I was in for a decent amount on the Euromillions and I got £81! What is the most boring sport and how could you improve it? I think cricket is the most boring and I’d make them play it on a bouncy castle.
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rAndOm Qs What would be the scariest animal if it could talk? A crocodile. Misconceptions about football are? I think football can be misled through the media, about how players live their lives. People don’t realise we are human beings and will make mistakes. Unfortunately, they will be televised or in newspapers. Looking back at your career what makes you cringe the most? Its my headshot at Bristol Rovers. The camera was really close to my face and it came out really weird. I get hammered for it.
>>> What do you remember of those cup games against Manchester United? Probably being nervous, I think. There was a huge buzz among my family and friends because I left school not so long before that. I went on loan straight away and then that came about at the very start of my career. It was great to be tested so early on at that level. Unfortunately, in a time like that, it goes so fast, it just slips through your fingers, but it was an amazing time. You don’t really get time to enjoy it. I’m 34 now and I still remember it really well. Who is the best player that you have played against? Cristiano Ronaldo because of what he is now and what he has gone on to do in his career, but for me at the time, it is Paul Scholes. Leyton Orient are up next; talk us through your time there? I had a great time. Unfortunately, the club went on a different path than what people at the club wanted. A different chairman came in and unfortunately that affected the place. It is such a great club, a real family club. I still speak to people there now, on a daily basis; we go to each other’s weddings and try to go on holiday together every year. I enjoyed living there and loved my time there. How does it feel to have played for several teams in the South West? It was where I always said that I would play because I wasn’t one to want to move up north. It’s just not been in my mindset, really. I said I would do it if I had to but, given the choice, I would always pick down south. I grew up down this way so this is where I wanted to play my football. What has been your favourite time in an Argyle shirt? Probably the FA Cup run we went on when we lost to Watford. That was the first time I was here. We did well in that; we lost in the quarter-finals. The season when Ian Holloway was manager, we had a team that you just thought “this is possible” [to get promotion]. That was a really exciting time to be at the club.
Who do you room with on away games? Sarce. He’s okay; he has kids, so he gets his head down early. We get on really well. He’s a great lad. I always get him to make the tea! Do you have any plans for after football? I’m getting there. It’s a tough one really; football is all I’ve known and is the only thing I’ve only ever really wanted to do. People say, when you get a bit older, you’ll start to lean into something else. It’s hard because I’m still focused on being a footballer until I can’t be a footballer anymore or I don’t get a contract to do it. At the minute, my focus is on football but I do know that I do need to get one eye on what’s going to happen after football. I have not got loads of time left in my career but I will sort something out. I would like to go down the route of being involved at this football club if I could do that, in some aspect. I will find something. I’ll see how I feel and see what opens up in future. Is it true that you are quite a keen golfer? I am a keen golfer, but are you asking if I’m a keen golfer or a good golfer? I think I’m not as good as some of the boys but I’m a lot better than others. So who is the best we have at the minute? It’s not Tayls; I’m better than him. Will is probably the best, although I’ve not seen him play. From what he says his handicap is, I would say it’s him, but I would put myself up there, so I would say myself and Will.
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HOME AWAY P W D L F A W D L F A GD PTS Crewe 14 4 1 2 13 10 5 1 1 13 7 +9 29 Bradford 14 5 1 1 12 5 3 2 2 9 8 +8 27 Newport 13 5 2 0 9 4 2 3 1 5 3 +7 26 Exeter 14 4 2 1 9 6 3 3 1 9 9 +3 26 Cheltenham 13 4 2 0 16 8 3 2 2 7 4 +11 25 Forest Green 14 4 2 1 8 5 3 2 2 8 4 +7 25 Swindon 14 3 1 3 10 10 3 2 2 11 9 +2 21 Argyle 14 3 3 1 12 8 2 2 3 8 8 +4 20 Macclesfield 14 3 3 1 9 5 2 2 3 7 10 +1 20 Cambridge 14 2 2 3 10 8 3 2 2 10 6 +6 19 Colchester 14 3 2 2 8 6 2 2 3 8 7 +3 19 Leyton Orient 14 2 2 3 11 12 3 2 2 12 10 +1 19 Crawley 14 4 1 2 11 8 1 3 3 11 14 +0 19 Grimsby 14 2 2 3 9 12 3 1 3 11 8 +0 18 Northampton 14 3 1 3 10 7 2 2 3 6 9 +0 18 Port Vale 14 4 3 0 11 6 0 3 4 8 15 -2 18 Mansfield 14 2 2 3 12 11 2 3 2 9 8 +2 17 Salford 14 3 2 2 6 8 1 3 3 10 14 -6 17 Walsall 14 1 2 4 4 10 3 1 3 6 9 -9 15 Carlisle 14 2 2 3 8 12 2 0 5 7 13 -10 14 Oldham 14 1 3 3 7 8 1 2 4 7 16 -10 11 Scunthorpe 14 2 3 2 11 8 0 1 6 6 15 -6 10 Morecambe 14 0 3 4 7 12 2 1 4 7 14 -12 10 Stevenage 14 1 2 4 7 10 0 4 3 4 10 -9 9 APPEARANCES LGE CUP TOT Edwards Mcfadzean Sawyer Mayor Palmer Wootton Sarcevic Canavan Riley J Grant Taylor Jv Grant C Grant B Moore Aimson Baxter Rudden Telford G Cooper M Cooper T Moore Lolos Randell Boyd Clarke Wilson
14 3 17 14 2 16 12 3(1) 15(1) 13 2 15 14 1 15 12(1) 2(1) 14(2) 10(2) 2 12(2) 9(1) 3 12(1) 9(2) 2 11(2) 5(3) 5 10(3) 7(3) 2(1) 9(4) 7 1 8 5(2) 2(1) 7(3) 5(2) 1(1) 6(3) 5 1 6 3(6) 2(1) 5(7) 3(5) 2(1) 5(6) 4(3) 1 5(3) 3(4) 1 4(4) 0 3 3 0 2 2 0(4) 1(1) 1(5) 0(2) 0(3) 0(5) 0 0(1) 0(1) 0(1) 0 0(1) 0 0(1) 0(1)
Goals JV Grant 3 1 4 Mcfadzean 2 1 3 Sarcevic 3 0 3 Taylor 2 1 3 Aimson 2 0 2 Edwards 2 0 2 B Moore 1 1 2 Riley 1 1 2 Telford 1 1 2 Baxter 0 1 1 C Grant 1 0 1 Mayor 1 0 1 Rudden 0 1 1 Wootton 1 0 1 Total 20 8 28 Assists No Assist 2 3 5 Mcfadzean 4 0 4 Sarcevic 2 2 4 G Cooper 2 0 2 Mayor 2 0 2 B Moore 2 0 2 Sawyer 1 1 2 Taylor 1 1 2 J Grant 1 0 1 Jv Grant 1 0 1 Lolos 0 1 1 Palmer 1 0 1 Telford 1 0 1 Total 20 8 28 MOM Edwards 5 0 5 Baxter 1 1 2 Mcfadzean 1 1 2 Mayor 2 0 2 Sarcevic 1 1 2 Aimson 1 0 1 Canavan 1 0 1 C Grant 1 0 1 J Grant 0 1 1 Palmer 1 0 1
EFL SOUTH WEST COUNTIES YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE 12.10.2019 Portsmouth Bournemouth Exeter Oxford Forest Green Swindon Argyle Bristol Rovers Yeovil Newport Cheltenham
P W D L GD PTS 9 8 1 0 18 25 9 6 2 1 25 20 10 6 0 4 10 18 10 5 2 3 4 17 9 5 1 3 2 16 10 3 2 5 0 11 9 3 2 4 -5 11 10 3 1 6 -9 10 9 2 2 5 -9 8 9 2 1 6 -19 7 10 1 2 7 -17 5
APPEARANCES 10 Rubin Wilson 9 Jude Boyd 8(1) Rhys Shirley, Reuben Collum 8 Ollie Tomlinson 7(2) Alfie Wotton 7 Isaac Burdon, Tyler Coombes 6 Jarvis Cleal, Brandon Pursall 5(1) Oscar Halls 5 Jeremiah Medine, Angel Wariuh 3(1) Ali Mansaray 3 Harry Townsend 2(3) Will Jenkins-Davies 2(2) Carlo Garside 2(1) Charlie Elkington, Mackenzie Toms 1(3) Alfie Hudd 1(1) Finley Craske, Charlie Miller, Mani Skett 1 Matt Bartlett 0(2) Scott Crocker 0 (1) Jeffery Foruko, Ollie Haste, Oscar Larrieu, Harvey Taylor, Oscar Massey GOALS 9 Rubin Wilson 2 Rhys Shirley, Will Jenkins-Davies, Jude Boyd 1 Jeremiah Medine, Ollie Tomlinson August Fri 2 v Oxford Sat 10 v Forest Green Sat 17 v Portsmouth Sat 24 v Cheltenham Sat 31v Exeter September Sat 7 v Swindon Sat 14 v Newport Sat 28 v Yeovil October Sat 5 v Bournemouth Sat 12 v Bristol Rovers Sat 19 v Cheltenham Sat 26 v Exeter November Sat 2 v Swindon Sat 9 v Newport Sat 16 v Yeovil Sat 30 v Bournemouth December Sat 14 v Bristol Rovers Sat 21v Oxford United (11.30) January 2020 Sat 4 v Forest Green Sat 11 v Portsmouth (noon)
4-1 0-2 0-3 2-2 0-5 4-1 2-2 1-3 P-P 2-1 2-4
All games kick off at 11am at Manadon Sports Hub unless otherwise stated
CENTRAL LEAGUE SOUTH 15.10.2019
P W D L GD PTS Southend 2 2 0 0 7 6 Peterborough 2 2 0 0 5 6 Bristol Rovers 2 1 0 1 2 3 Argyle 2 0 1 1 -1 1 MK Dons 2 0 1 1 -4 1 Forest Green 2 0 0 2 -9 0 APPEARANCES 2 Mike Cooper, Mike Peck, Ollie Tomlinson, Adam Randell, Reuben Collum 1(1) Jude Boyd, Rubin Wilson 0(1) Alfie Wotton, Rhys Shirley GOALS 1 Mike Peck September 10 v Milton Keynes October 15 v Southend November 5 v Bristol Rovers December 10 v Forest Green February 4 v Bristol Rovers March 3 v Peterborough 24 v Forest Green
0-0 0-1
CENTRAL LEAGUE CUP
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November Tue 26 v Portsmouth December Tue 17 v Bristol Rovers January 2020 Tue 7 v Bournemouth All games kick off at 2pm
UNDER-23 PREMIER LEAGUE CUP GROUP B TABLE
P W D L GD PTS Fulham 1 1 0 0 1 3 Argyle 1 0 1 0 0 1 Watford 1 0 1 0 0 1 Everton 1 0 0 1 -1 0 Second qualifying round September Thu 12 v Yeovil Group Stage October Thu 3 Watford November Sun 10 Everton (2.00) Fri 29 Fulham (7.00) January Mon 20 Watford (7.00) February Mon 10 Everton (7.00) Tue 25 Fulham (7.00)
2-0 1-1
APPEARANCES 2 Mike Cooper, Mike Peck, Ollie Tomlinson, Jarvis Cleal, Cameron Sangster, Adam Randell, Klaidi Lolos 1(1) Jude Boyd, Reuben Collum, Luke Jephcott, Rubin Wilson 1 Alfie Wotton, Isaac Burdon, Tom Purrington, Tafari Moore 0(1) Brandon Pursall GOALS 1 Klaidi Lolos, Cameron Sangster, Ollie Tomlinson
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THE Big Green Lottery has major ambitions for 2020, as we believe this fantastic project has the potential to double in membership over the next 12 months. At present, the BGL has more than 600 members, rising from around 350 just a couple of years ago, and those members are entered into cash-draws every single week, month and year, as well as the chance to win special Argyle experiences. Over the course of 12 months, the BGL hands out more than £20,000 in cash prizes and we raise more than that each year to fund initiatives for the Argyle Academy. Recent investments have included a brand-new minibus and state-of-the-art sports science equipment. Over the next few months, the Green Army will see a major escalation in the BGL profile and we would urge new members to join us for the chance to win money and help the next generation of Argyle talent. It only costs £10 per month to be a member of the BGL. For more information on the Big Green Lottery, drop us a message on bgl@pafc.co.uk or you can just sign up online, win some money and help raise funds for the Argyle Academy. As well as the weekly rollover, members of the Big Green Lottery are entered into a monthly draw for £500, the grand annual draw for £12,000 and monthly bonus prizes...plus a discount in the Argyle Superstore and big match ticket priority.
50/50
GOOD evening and welcome to your 50/50 Lottery brief. There is nothing quite like a good old evening game for atmosphere. Come on You Greens. We always like to name the winners in our previous 50/50 Lottery draws, with their permission, of course. At the Walsall match, Peter Graddon won the cash prize of £677. Peter was in hospitality at the time and apparently there was the biggest cheer ever from loads of his friends also enjoying the match-day experience. I do not know how much he spent that day after getting the drinks in, but it all went to a good cause - well done. Peter and his wife Janet started their company - Select Vending - about 29 years ago, and they have a passion for good quality coffee and vending services. Peter has supplied vending machines throughout the South West, including the Argyle Superstore, and very soon, his machines will be in other areas around the stadium. Peter and Janet genuinely give back to the local community by way of supporting local charities in and around Plymouth. The 50/50 team have recently donated funding for the Green Taverners to supply two defibrillators and it is thanks to you, our loyal supporters, that we are now able to donate enough funding to supply defibrillators around the whole stadium in the very near future, along with a quantity of quality Autism Packs. I think that you will all agree money well spent indeed, and this is only possible because of the support you give your Lottery. You are fantastic and massive 'thank you' goes to you all from the Lottery team. Tonight's prizes are: First - cash; Second - a pair of match tickets, plus a three-course meal with all the extras, for the Morecombe game; Third - an Annual Family Membership voucher, kindly donated by Hill Lane Tennis Club, Plymouth; Fourth- a large box of Burts Chips. Thanks for supporting the 50/50 Lottery and - remember you have to be in it to win it! Enjoy the game. Ken Beale and our great 50/50 Lottery team.
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THE ROAD TO... Park
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WHERE
St James Park has been the home of Exeter City for 118 years since it was founded in 1901 and has undergone something of a transformation since we last played there. It is is conveniently located in the heart of the city, with excellent walking, cycling and public transport links, which are clearly signposted.
The layout consists of four stands: the Stagecoach Adam Stansfield Stand; the IP Office Main Stand; the Big Bank covered terrace; and the Marsh Kia St James Road Stand. The Green Army are situated in the St James Road Stand, which is a covered standing terrace, and blocks L and M of the IP Office Main Stand, which is all seated.
HOW
By Car: Follow signposts towards Exeter centre. After crossing the River Exe near Exeter St Thomas rail station, join the A3015 (Frog Street). Follow the one-way system and then exit onto the B3212 (Magdalen Street) and follow the road as it veers left towards the roundabout. Take the third exit at the roundabout into Western Way, and at the next roundabout take the second exit onto Old Tiverton Road. St James Park and Stadium Way are located on your left.
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Exeter City Saturday, October 26 1pm
Capacity: 8,696 (3,600 Seated) Record attendance: 20,984 v Sunderland, FA Cup quarter-final, 1931 Miles and miles to follow the Greens: 93 return How long: one hour, eight minutes by car; 1 hour 46 minutes by train.
There is no on-site parking for supporters at St James Park on match-days. There is also very limited residential parking available locally. There are a few car-parks near the ground. There is the King William Street car-park (NCP) or the car-parks just off Western Way on Parr Street, Belmont, Belgrave Road and Bampfylde Street car-park and the Triangle car-park (actually accessed from Clifton Road). These are all about five to 10 minutes' walk from the club. By Train: The stadium is served by St James Park rail station, a few minutes’ walk from the ground. The station lies on the Avocet Line (First Great Western trains), which runs from Exeter St David’s to Exmouth, also calling at Exeter Central. The Exeter St David’s and Exeter Central stations connect the city to the other major cities across the UK.
BEFORE THE MATCH
The Centre Spot Bar welcomes both home and away fans, and is located in the ground, next to the VIP entrance and old Reception. The bar offers a large range of drinks, pool table and dart boards, all in a friendly atmosphere. The Centre Spot is also home to the Famous Exeter City Real Ale and Cider Emporium, offering a great selection of real ales and ciders.
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A R G Y L E C O M M E R C I A L M ATC H S P O N S O R
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WITH branches from the Scottish Isles to Penzance, you are never far away from great service, expert advice, and the highest quality timber, building materials and services from Jewson.
Since opening its first branch in 1836, Jewson has expanded to offer a wide range of products and materials from everyday items like timber and bricks, to landscaping and roofing. Across Great Britain, the
builders’ merchant also has specialist tool hire and kitchen and bathroom centres. Jewson have two branches in Plymouth and one in Ivybridge that can fulfil all of your building and toolhire requirements, f rom a box of screws to a complete house-build. Please do not hesitate to give them a call to discuss your requirements. Sutton Road: 01752 221031. Richmond Walk: 01752 562363. Ivybridge: 01752 896736.
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M ATC H B A L L S P O N S O R
Ginsters
OUR Match-Ball Sponsor this evening is our club sponsor, Ginsters, who have long been a valued partner and supporter of the club and the Green Army. Ginsters has come a long way since dairy farmer Geoffrey Ginster first began baking Cornish pasties in 1969 in the Cornish town of Callington. Fifty years on and Ginsters is loved as the nation’s favourite savoury pastry brand and remains very proud of their Cornish roots.
involved in making their beloved Cornish pasties. Look out for Ginsters new premium range, their Handcrafted Pasties hand-crimped in Cornwall. Also, try our new Bitesize Cornish Pasties and Sausage Rolls, perfect for snacking at home with friends and family while watching the match highlights.
From their home in Callington, they take time over the sourcing of every ingredient. Many of their vegetables come from just down the road from Hay Farm on the Rame Head peninsular; they ensure all their meat is 100% British and never add artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
They have also introduced new Bake in Tray Cornish Pasties and Steak Slices, perfect for quick and easy to prepare midweek meals and still make the evening kick-off. No fuss, no mess, more time for the game.
Real craft and expertise is applied to every one of their recipes and they are passionate about the traditions
Ginsters looks forward to continuing to support the team throughout the 2019-20 season.
Sponsorship Opportunities IF you want to take your support of Argyle to the next level, then why not contact the club’s Commercial Operations team to discuss the myriad of opportunities at Home Park, including (but not limited to) Stand Sponsorship; Player Sponsorship; Ground Board Advertising; and our ever popular MatchDay Sponsorship package. There are also digital advertising screens that can be seen throughout the Devonport end and Lyndhurst Road stand. Sponsorship opportunities are available to suit every budget, and we are proud of our ability to build packages to suit sponsors on a case by case basis. For further details, or to discuss ways in which your business can benefit from a relationship with the Pilgrims, then please do not hesitate to contact the Commercial Operations team at Home Park by emailing commercial@pafc.oc.uk, or by calling 01752 302204.
Today's Mascots Alfie Carter, 7
Jayden Tranter, 10
Dylan Nobes, 10
Tyler Solomon, 10
Lives: Plymouth Likes: Football; plays for Argyle LTPD and Ivybridge Town Favourite player: Scott Wootton Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-1
Lives: Plymouth Likes: Football Favourite player: Conor Grant Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-1
Freddie Moores, 7
Lives: Plymouth Likes: Football and Beavers Favourite players: Josh Grant and Byron Moore Score prediction: Argyle to win 3-2
Lives: Plymouth Likes: Playing football for Parkway Under-11 Favourite player: Danny Mayor Score prediction: Argyle to win 3-1
Lives: Plymouth Likes: Playing football and playing Fortnite Favourite player: Alex Palmer Score prediction: Argyle to win 3-0
Want to be a mascot? If you are interested in booking one of our mascot packages, please contact our Commercial Department on 01752 562561 or 01752 302204, or email ellen.shine@pafc.co.uk.
Club Argyle WITH the Mayflower Grandstand quickly taking shape, and an exciting time ahead for everyone at the club, it is a great time to experience our new and exciting Match-Day Hospitality offerings.
We currently have both seasonal and one-off packages ready to purchase, and something for every type of match-day experience. For more information please feel free to visit www.homeparkstadium.com or by contacting the Commercial Department at commercial@pafc.co.uk or on 01752 302204.
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Teams 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17
ARGYLE
Mike COOPER (GK) Joe RILEY Gary SAWYER (C) Will AIMSON Scott WOOTTON Niall CANAVAN Antoni SARCEVIC Joe EDWARDS Ryan TAYLOR Danny MAYOR Dom TELFORD Jose BAXTER Conor GRANT Joel GRANT Byron MOORE
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Manager: Ryan LOWE Assistant-Manager: Steven SCHUMACHER First-Team Coach: Kevin NANCEKIVELL Goalkeeping Coach: Rhys WILMOT
LEYTON ORIENT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17
Dean BRILL (GK) Sam LING Joe WIDDOWSON Dale GORMAN Marvin EKPITETA Josh COULSON Jobi MCANUFF Craig CLAY Conor WILKINSON Jordan MAGUIRE-DREW James DAYTON Sam SERGEANT (GK) Myles JUDD Daniel HAPPE James BROPHY Louis DENNIS
Billy CLARKE Klaidi LOLOS Adam RANDELL Callum McFADZEAN Tafari MOORE Alex PALMER (GK) Josh GRANT Mike PECK George COOPER Zak RUDDEN
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Matt HARROLD Lee ANGOL Ruel SOTIRIOU Jamie TURLEY Arthur JANATA (GK) Shadrach OGIE Hector KYPRIANOU James ALABI Brendon SHABANI Jayden SWEENEY Josh WRIGHT
Manager: Carl FLETCHER Assistant-Coach: Ross EMBLETON Player/Coach: Jobi McANUFF
OFFICIALS
COMING UP AT HOME PARK
Referee: Craig Hicks
ARGYLE v Chelsea Under-21s Leasing.com Trophy Tuesday, October 29 7.45pm
Assistants: Mark Derrien, Richard Morris Fourth Official: Savvas Yianni
ARGYLE v Grimsby Town Sky Bet League 2 Saturday, November 2 3pm
ARGYLE v Bristol Rovers Central League Tuesday, November 5 2pm