The Pilgrim 2019-20, match 3: Argyle vs Walsall

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v Walsall Sky Bet League Two, League Match 3 Saturday, August 24. 3pm. £3

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E G A P T S R I F E TH

ARGYLE’S FIRST SIX GAMES AGAINST WALSALL

FIRST SIX NUMBER ONES BY SLADE

September 3, 1927. Div 3 (South) L 1-2 Fellows Park

Take Me Back ’Ome –1972

January 7, 1928. Div 3 (South) W 2-1 Home Park

Mame Weer All Crazee Now – 1972

September 29, 1928. Div 3 (South) D 1-1 Fellows Park

Cum On Feel the Noize – 1973

February 9, 1929. Div 3 (South) D 2-2 Home Park

Skweeze Me Pleeze Me – 1973

November 23, 1929. Div 3 (South) D 1-1 Home Park

Merry Xmas Everybody –1973

Coz I Luv You – 1971

March 29, 1930. Div 3 (South) W 3-1 Fellows Park

ARGYLE’S FIRST SIX GOALS UNDER RYAN LOWE

WALSALL’S FIRST SIX OFFICIAL MANAGERS Joe Burchell 1921-26

Callum McFadzean v Crewe Alexandra A, August 3, 2019.

Sky Bet League Two (4th minute)

David Ashworth 1926-27

Joel Grant v Crewe Alexandra A, August 3, 2019.

Sky Bet League Two (27th minute)

Jimmy Kerr 1928- 29

Callum McFadzean v Crewe Alexandra A, August 3, 2019.

Sky Bet League Two (90th minute) Antoni Sarcevic v Colchester United H, August 10, 2019.

Sky Bet League Two (57th minute) Callum McFadzean v Leyton Orient H, August 13.

Carabao Cup, first round (59th minute) Dom Telford v Leyton Orient H, August 13.

Carabao Cup, first round (62nd minute)

Jimmy Torrance 1927-28 Sid Scholey 1929-30 Peter O’Rourke 1930-32

RYAN LOWE’S FIRST SIX PROFESSIONAL GOALS SHREWSBURY v Rochdale 7-1. February 24, 2001 SHREWSBURY v Lincoln 2-2. March 23, 2001 SHREWSBURY v Blackpool 1-0. April 21, 2001 SHREWSBURY v York 2-0. May 1, 2001 SHREWSBURY v York 1-1. December 29, 2001 SHREWSBURY v Argyle 3-1. January 19, 2002

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THE LOWEDOWN

WHEN my coaching staff and I came to Argyle, we were clear in our vision. We said we wanted to get Home Park bouncing, and we certainly did that on Tuesday night against Salford. We want that to continue.

While the score was not what we wanted, I was proud of the character we showed in earning a result. If you cannot win a game, you need to make sure that you do not lose it.

I think that the Green Army is seeing the exciting style of football we are bringing to Argyle. We know we still need to get a bit better in certain departments, but, as I am often saying at the moment, we are a work in progress.

The lads are trying their hardest to make Home Park a fortress and we know you will stick with us through thick and thin. The crowds so far in my time here have been outstanding at this level, and if you keep supporting us the way you have been, it is only going to be positive.

It is very pleasing, when you know you will get the backing of the fans. We have come in and galvanized ourselves with the supporters, the staff, and the exciting style of football we require.

It is coming to fruition; it is not just going to happen overnight, but I am sure you can already see the style we are trying to achieve.

Sometimes there will be a lack of quality in certain areas, and we will work with that – but one thing there will never be is a lack of effort,

because I demand effort. There will be times where it does not quite work because of lack of decision-making skills, or quality, and that is fine.

We are a League Two side at the moment and that is for us to build on.

We want to get better on the training pitch every day, but the plan will never change. We just need to be ready to execute – because, with the squad we have got, there is always someone next in line ready to take your place.

I am happy with the start that we have made but I do not place too much stock in it at this stage.

The league will not start taking shape until after 15-20 games; then you will get a rough idea of what teams are about. Anyone in League Two can beat anyone: look at Scunthorpe, for example – they are down at the bottom end of the league, but they have got a great manager and a great squad. There is no chance they will be down there in the next six or seven games.

Walsall are going to be a stiff test today, we know that; Darrell Clarke will get them going. He plays the right way. I have played against his team at Bristol Rovers; he had them well organised and I expect no less today.

He is coming into a fresh challenge at a new club, a bit like me. We will have our thoughts on where we can get at them, and they will be the same with us.

In League Two, as we have already seen, any team can beat any other on their day. We have to respect every team that comes to Home Park.

Green Army!

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ARGYLE 2 SALFORD CITY 2

Mayor 43, Telford pen 89

Beesley 37, Touray 79

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Argyle (3-5-2)

Salford City (3-5-2)

24 Alex Palmer (gk); 5 Scott Wootton, 6 Niall Canavan, 3 Gary Sawyer (capt); 8 Joe Edwards, 2 Joe Riley (7 Antoni Sarcevic 88), 15 Conor Grant (14 Jose Baxter 78), 10 Danny Mayor , 21 Callum McFadzean; 9 Ryan Taylor (19 Klaidi Lolos 78 ), 11 Dom Telford .

1 Chris Neal (gk); 23 Nathan Pond (capt), 25 Joey Jones, 6 Carl Piergianni; 2 Scott Wiseman, 17 Richie Towell (11 Tom Walker 90), 8 Lois Maynard, 18 Danny Whitehead (24 Martin Smith 78), 3 Ibou Touray ; 29 Jake Beesley , 30 Rory Gaffney (20 Mani Dieseruvwe 64 ).

Substitutes (not used): 1 Mike Cooper (gk), 20 Adam Randell, 22 Tafari Moore, 25 Josh Grant.

Substitutes (not used): 9 Adam Rooney, 12 Kyle Letheren (gk), 22 Dan Jones, 34 Alex Doyle.

Referee: Sam Purkiss. Attendance: 11,405 (143 away)

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AMERICAN EYE

Nearly 400 years ago, the original Pilgrims embarked on an overseas tour that saw a massive result for the world. In celebration of the city of Plymouth’s historical ties with the United States of America, we look at some football connections between the club and the country.

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ARRIVING at Home Park from Chorley as a 19-year-old in 1973, Paul Mariner quickly established himself as the spearhead of the Argyle attack. He formed a legendary partnership with Billy Rafferty, which was integral to the Greens promotion from Division Three in 1975.

Such was Mariner’s lethal form at Argyle (61 goals in 155 appearances), that he attracted interest from Ipswich Town, and the Greens reluctantly accepted an offer from The Tractor Boys for his services.

It was a hugely exciting and successful time to play at Portman Road, as the Suffolk side won the FA Cup in 1978, defeating Arsenal 1-0, and, in the 1981 UEFA Cup, Mariner was an integral part of the Ipswich side, scoring six goals as the Tractor Boys steamrolled their way through Europe, Mariner finding the back of the net in the first leg of the final against AZ Alkmaar as Ipswich ran out 5-4 winners on aggregate.

Mariner’s performances caught the eye of England boss Ron Greenwood, and he featured for the Three Lions at both the 1980 European Championships and the 1982 World Cup Finals. An impressive England career brought 14 goals in 35 appearances.

After just shy of 100 goals for Ipswich, Mariner moved to Arsenal – but left after two seasons to join Portsmouth. Mariner spent two years at Pompey before setting across the pond.

Arriving in New York State, Mariner signed for the American Soccer League side Albany Capitals. It was here that he

began working as a part-time coach. Three years later, Mariner moved west, remaining stateside with the San Francisco Bay Blackhawks.

Upon hanging up his boots, Mariner returned to the States to continue his work in the game as a coach. Initially coaching in Arizona, he moved to Harvard University to become assistant manager of Harvard Crimson – the famous institution’s soccer side. In 2004, he joined Steve Nicol on the coaching staff of the New England Revolution in the MLS. Mariner returned to England in 2009 – more specifically his old stomping ground, Home Park, initially as Head Coach as part of Paul Sturrock’s backroom staff. A disappointing run of results saw Argyle in the relegation zone of the Championship and Sturrock was relieved of his duties. Mariner was the man entrusted with the newly vacant managerial position.

The Greens struggled for consistency and were unfortunately unable to avoid the drop, despite Mariner’s best efforts. Preparing for life in League One, the club agreed Mariner would revert back to his role as Head Coach and Peter Reid would take over as manager. Off-field financial problems resulted in Mariner being released from his contract in December 2010.

He returned to the MLS – joining Toronto FC as Director of Player Development. He took over as manager after former boss Aron Winter started the season with nine straight losses and lasted six months in the role before being sacked.

In 2014, he took up a different role at one of his previous clubs, New England Revolution, and remains part of the broadcast team for Comcast SportsNet’s HD coverage of the Revolution’s games.

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Review

LEAGUE TWO SO FAR THIS SEASON GOALS 104 RED CARDS 9 CORNERS 524 YELLOW CARDS 158

CREWE Alexandra, beaten 3-0 at home by Argyle on the opening Saturday of the Sky Bet League Two season, moved to the top of the table on Tuesday night after they came from behind to beat Crawley Town 2-1 in West Sussex.

Cheltenham Town moved to within a point of fourth-placed Exeter with a 2-0 home win over Carlisle United thanks to first-half goals from Gavin Reilly and Luke Varney.

Bez Lubala put the hosts ahead in the 16th minute but Ryan Wintle equalised and - 10 minutes after half-time - Paul Green completed the comeback.

Forest Green also lost their first match of the campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Port Vale, for whom Richard Bennett and David Amoo scored either side of Joseph Mills' early equaliser.

Bradford City moved into second with a 1-0 win at Stevenage thanks to a 42nd-minute own-goal by midfielder Tom Soares, with Boro still to score at the right end this season.

Cambridge United came from behind in a topsyturvy game against 10-men Scunthorpe United to edge a 3-2 home win.

James Perch was sent off after just 21 minutes but it did not prevent the visitors from scoring twice thanks to Rory McArdle's double, making it three goals in two games having previously not scored since April 2018.

Goals from Harvey Knibbs and Paul Lewis had briefly made it 2-1 before McArdle's second restored parity but Lewis's second, 17 minutes from time, proved decisive and sent Scunthorpe to the foot of the table.

Exeter City missed the chance to take top spot as they were held to a goalless draw at Oldham Athletic, with the point enough to lift Latics off the bottom.

Northampton Town forward Andy Williams' 69thminute goal at the County Ground was enough to inflict Swindon Town's first league defeat of the season.

Jordan Maguire-Drew scored six minutes into added time as Leyton Orient staged a brilliant second-half comeback to win 3-2 at Mansfield Town.

Connor Wilkinson and Lee Angol got them back on level terms with goals 12 minutes apart midway through the second half, after Danny Rose had struck twice from the penalty spot in the first half for the Stags, leaving Maguire-Drew to finish it off.

Morecambe's RITCHIE SUTTON scored the only goal of the game after 65 minutes to beat Macclesfield Town at Moss Rose, while Newport County extended their club-record unbeaten league run to 14 matches with a goalless draw at today's visitors Walsall.

Grimsby Town staged a second-half comeback with goals from James Hanson and Matt Green - in the 87th minute - to draw 2-2 at home to Colchester United after Frank Nouble and Luke Norris had given the visitors a half-time advantage.

ELSEWHERE...

LUKAS Jutkiewicz set Birmingham City on their way to victory over Barnsley in the Championship on Tuesday.

Former Pilgrim Jutkiewicz's header gave Blues the lead against a committed Barnsley side that lacked the quality to hurt their hosts.

The 30-year-old had a five-game Championship spell at Home Park in 2008, on loan from Everton, one of three clubs who have paid ÂŁ1m or more for his services.

Victory was wrapped up for Pep Clotet's side when Alvaro Gimenez marked his full Birmingham debut with a classy goal.

The win moved Birmingham up to eighth in the early Sky Bet Championship table.

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ANDREW PARKINSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE GOOD afternoon to everyone ahead of this afternoon’s fixture against Walsall. We would like to welcome all of you to Home Park, including the officials and fans who have travelled down from the Midlands for today’s game.

Including the pre-season game against Bristol Rovers, this is already our fourth home fixture of the season and, with a second-round Carabao Cup tie this coming Tuesday against Reading, the new season is definitely well under way.

Along with the many exciting changes on the pitch, we are developing our proposition off it, too. Whether this be your first time to Home Park this season, or, indeed, your fourth, our aspiration is to make the experience one that you will enjoy and come again for.

Over and above the 90 minutes, it is about extending that enjoyment before and after the game.

service within a short space of time, particularly in the congested period at half-time.

Nonetheless, we recognise the need to improve this side of our operation. This season, we have introduced, into the concourses, a new till system that dramatically improves speed of service, as well as additional till points and staffing.

The menu range has increased, and we have introduced new lines and meal deals some of which has received positive comments.

Early indications are that we are improving the speed of service, too, and the number of transactions have dramatically increased. That being said, we can also see that, despite this, there is still much to work on over the coming months, and queue times are still something that need to be addressed.

As well as the ground catering, our match-day hospitality at the game is something that some of you may have enjoyed. This is a proposition that is in increasing demand, as it is in most sporting venues.

We recognise that there is still a long way to go on this and it requires all of the ‘touchpoints’ and components to your match-day experience to match your expectations.

It will form a key part of the future at Home Park, particularly in the new Mayflower Grandstand, and will cater for up to 500 guests. The aim is to ensure that we meet the aspirations around service and quality of product here, as well.

At Home Park, it begins with the welcome and interaction that you receive when you arrive and continues with all the aspects of your day that make up that experience, both inside the ground and outside.

Match-Day is so much more than a one-size-fitsall approach. Although we have crowds in excess of 10,000, we need to endeavour to ensure we have an offer that meets individual needs too – that is the challenge

An increasingly important aspect to the matchday experience is the food and drink offer.

Exciting times, then, both on and off the pitch whilst we have some way to go and it is a journey, I am sure you will witness some of these positive developments over the coming months.

Whenever you attend an event these days, you will have expectations around speed of service; the quality and range of product; price; and the environment. It is a challenge to meet some of these expectations within a football stadium, given the large volumes of people requiring

With best wishes COYGs! Andrew

“EARLY INDICATIONS ARE THAT WE ARE IMPROVING THE SPEED OF SERVICE, TOO, AND THE NUMBER OF TRANSACTIONS HAVE DRAMATICALLY INCREASED"

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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.

Autism Packs Available at Home Park

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AUTISM Packs, which include eardefenders, fidget spinners, sensory ball, and an Autism Awareness card and lanyard, as well as further match-day information, will be available to people living with autism, their families and carers at Home Park during the 2019-20 Sky Bet League Two campaign.

For those who wish to play more competitively, the Ability Counts sessions offers an opportunity for both men and women to play football. The Over 16 sessions are held every Wednesday 7.309pm at the newly opened Manadon Sports and Community Hub in Plymouth and at Goals every Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm for 5-16 year olds.

Provided by Argyle Community Trust, the Autism Packs are designed to improve the match-day experience and are part of the Club’s commitment to be more autism-friendly.

Steve Helley, chairman of the Plymouth Argyle Disabled Supporters Association, said: “We are extremely pleased that Plymouth Argyle and Argyle Community Trust has introduced Autism Packs to improve the match-day experience for people living with autism, their families and carers.

The packs have been designed for supporters, particularly those with Autism, who attend matches, to make the match-day experience more accessible, comfortable and enjoyable.

The Autism Packs are completely free of charge and will be available throughout the 2019-20 season. They can be collected on match-day or earlier in the week from the Argyle Superstore at Home Park.

Once supporters have received their pack, they are encouraged to continue to bring it back with them to all future games they attend. There are a limited number of packs available, which will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

LEARN. PLAY. SUCCEED.

Furthermore, the Community Trust continues to offer multi-sport and football activity sessions with Plymouth City Council as part of the Short Breaks scheme. Every school half-term and through the summer, the Trust welcomes children, aged 7-14 years old, with autism or ADHD to Home Park to play games and make new friends.

The sessions are designed specifically for people living with autism, their families and carers. Please visit www.argylecommunitytrust. co.uk for more information.

“The Football Club has made a significant accommodation for supporters living with autism by introducing the Autism Packs, and along with the hearing loops and audio descriptive service of games, they are ensuring that people living with autism, their families and carers are all fully included in the club.

“Plymouth Argyle is one of the first clubs in League Two to have an autism-friendly environmental audit of their entire stadium and have taken great strides to ensure they are a fully inclusive organisation who provide facilities that meet the needs of the whole community.

We are proud to be associated with the Club and fully endorse this latest initiative.”

People living with autism, their families and carers can arrange to visit Home Park ahead of a match-day to learn more about the club’s facilities. Please email nikki.francis@pafc.co.uk or call 01752 562 561 for further information.

A key feature of this activity calendar is the newlytitled ‘Sporting Voyage’ educational programme which is aimed at Year 5 and 6 children initially, during the upcoming academic year.

The first two weeks of the programme will consist of classroom based sessions that use custom made resources such as videos and specially made booklets. The course provides

VACANCIES

AS a registered charity, the Community Trust works in close conjunction with Plymouth Argyle Football Club, aiming to be the best and ensure the quality of our behind-the-scenes team sets us apart from the competition.

Our people are committed to the success of the Trust, working across several sectors where sport has proven to be the ideal tool for creating lasting engagement with individuals and groups.

We offer a unique and exciting working environment, excellent training, with recognition and rewards for the part each individual plays. Offering opportunities for full time, part time and voluntary roles our permanent and temporary positions include: Education, Coaching, Charity,

The remaining four sessions will consist of American sport delivery from our coaching team and wider Mayflower 400 partners.

We are looking to begin to embed this programme in schools as of October 2019. If you would like to involve your schools and take part in the ‘Sporting Voyage’ programme, please contact: alice.young@pafc.co.uk or call 01752 562561, option 4.

"We are incredibly excited as a Trust to be able to commit to offering an amazing educational opportunity which is free of charge to any school" Hospitality, Facilities Management, Corporate Services, Commercial Services and Media.

This season sees a series of new opportunities become available at Argyle’s Community Trust and we are excited to invite motivated and passionate individuals to come forward and become part of the team.

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Manadon Sports Hub Caretaker Disability Officer Finance and Admin Assistant Girls Officer Premier League Kicks Officer Strategic Lead for Female Participation

For the full list of vacancies with job descriptions and how to apply visit: www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk/careers/

Twitter: @PAFCCommunityTr Facebook: /argylecommunitytrust Instagram: /argylecommunitytrust

The programme itself consists of six weeks of both classroom and activity-based sessions which combine sport, history and religion.

Given the importance of the upcoming commemorations within the city, we are incredibly excited as a Trust to be able to commit to offering an amazing educational opportunity which is free of charge to any school.

participants with a host of activities and homework tasks to reinforce the learning they will undertake during the sessions.

Phone: 01752 562 561, option 4 Email: community@pafc.co.uk Website: argylecommunitytrust.co.uk

ARGYLE Community Trust is gearing up for the Mayflower 400 commemorations taking place in the city during 2020 by stimulating and coordinating a year-long calendar of sporting activity.

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Back In The Day

Mike Curno has been scouring the Argyle Archives to seek out some interesting stories from the Pilgrims’ past.

IN 1926, Argyle manager Robert Jack, after failing in his efforts to gain promotion for Argyle in four successive Third Division South seasons, decided that he must change the way that his team played.

At that time, when only one team was promoted, games resulted in two points for a win and one point for a draw. Teams standing level on points had their order determined by goal average (number of goals scored divided by the number of goals conceded), not goal difference. Argyle had finished second in each of the previous four seasons, including missing promotion once by goal average and twice by just one point.

Failure was an anathema to Robert Jack, believing that his team – the most popular team in the division and the biggest draw on their opponents' turf – should not fail, so he decided that he would bring in players with more skills to freshen up his squad towards the end of the 1925-26 season.

As he had done previously, he turned to his native Scotland for the type of players that he wanted.

He already had in mind signing Kilsyth-born Alec Hardie, a left-half back who had signed for Charlton

only at the beginning of the season, and whose form at the Valley he had noticed.

Jack was adamant that his team could play at a higher level and bringing in Hardie was part of start of a spending spree, as he signed more players for Argyle within five weeks than the club had signed in any season since the start of the 1914-1918 first world war.

Alf Matthews, Duggie Livingstone, Fred McKenzie and Freddie Titmuss were all recruited, but the effort sadly came too late for the 1925-26 season and just failed at the last.

Argyle had exceptional campaign, amassing 107 goals in their 42 league matches, the highest in the club's history, with Jack Cock stealing the headlines by scoring 32 goals in his first full season with the club.

However, the penultimate match of the season, away to Brentford, finished as a 2-2 draw in which Sammy Black missed a penalty, and that was followed by a 2-0 defeat at Gillingham.

The three points dropped proved crucial as Reading stayed the course to take the title and win promotion by a single point.

It took four more seasons for Argyle to get promoted.

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SCREEN TIME RECENTLY, I had a very enjoyable evening spent watching ‘The Damned United’, the story of Brian Clough's ill-fated 44-day stint as manager of Leeds United Football Club. Brilliant in every sense. I note, however, that we fail to provide our players with ashtrays in their brand spanking new changing-rooms: a clear oversight that I will bring up with our club secretary forthwith.

Last winter, I worked my way through the Netflix series ‘Sunderland Till I Die’. Again, brilliant TV and I loved every minute, sharing their pain, clinging on to their hope (even though I knew the outcome) and even using the whole story for a sermon illustration. Another aside: I try not to mention football from the front on Sunday but find so many rich illustrations from the game that I cannot resist sharing them – usually to groans from at least half the congregation. A bit like sharing the God bits on these pages, I suppose.

So that is two football stories that made excellent drama on screen. Bearing in mind how good they were, I am surprised that there aren’t more. Escape to Victory and Gregory’s Girl aside, how many are there?

In my other existence, I can quote countless films from the Bible, and even more Christian-themed films. They are actually pretty good. I grew up on ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ with Robert Powell as the blueeyed Jesus with a penetrating stare. More recently is the Netflix film ‘Paul: An Apostle of Christ’, and I recommend ‘The Shack’ and ‘War Room’.

As someone who prefers reading, and gets a bit snobbish about the book being better than the film (books allow you to create your own mind pictures and are therefore more engaging), the written menu for football fans is not brilliant.

I loved reading ‘Manchester United Ruined My Life’ and recently found Andy Morrison’s honest and poignant autobiography compelling and touching in equal measure – partly because of his Plymouth roots, and I also have to confess to being a reformed City fan, hence the appeal of both books.

But footballers are not usually selected by clubs for their literary talent, and it is actually hard to make a football career into an interesting book, because even if the career is interesting, it can rarely come across that way when you try to document it in a story. The Damned United was originally a book but covered only 44 days with a bit of back story fill-in. Ten seasons does get a bit samey, no matter how exciting the player.

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God has a book out. The Bible is an extraordinary collaboration between 35 very different authors over 4,000 years of history. It is an immense tome, full of interest, wisdom, drama and poetry, as well as the laws and the history that many are familiar with.

Or are they? Because often people remain confused and ignorant of the bible because they have never actually had a read themselves.

At Queen Elizabeth’s coronation, she was given a Bible and the following words were spoken: “We present you with this book, the most valuable thing that this world affords.”

The book of Timothy says that it is ‘Godbreathed’, which people often translate as Godgiven (perhaps even God-dictated) which is not very accurate. The Jewish readers of the time would associate the breath of God with life. The Bible, God’s word to us, is life-giving.

Have a sniff sometime. Maybe read some psalms or the Gospel of John. Do not approach it like a modern history book or text book, or even an inspirational self-help book. It is all of those and none of them. Just inhale and see where it takes you.

‘It ain't those parts of the Bible that I can't understand that bother me, it is the parts that I do understand’ Mark Twain

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THE ARGYLE NETWORK TOBY FLETCHER

HAPPY 14th birthday to TOBY FLETCHER in the Lyndhurst stand. Enjoy your day, From Thomas, Isaac, Rosie and Bruce and Jacqui.

CHAIRMAN Simon Hallett

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WE receive correspondence from Milton Keynes-based Argyle fan Rick John, who keeps us up to date with where he has been on his holidays.

This year, he travelled to Barcelona, Spain, and took the obligatory tour of the Camp Nou Stadium. He is confident, however, that after his beloved Greens’ start to the season, the likes of Lionel Messi & Co.would be surplus to requirements at Home Park!

He is Rick, proudly wearing his Argyle shirt, posing next to Barça’s 2010-11 Champions’ League trophy.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Paul Berne Jane Chafer Richard Holliday John Morgan Andrew Parkinson Tony Wrathall CHIEF EXECUTIVE Andrew Parkinson

JOE'S DAY

HAPPY eighth birthday to young Joe Mitchell, from Ryan and the boys, and all your friends at Argyle and the Argyle Community Trust.

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HAPPY birthday to Shania Oliver, who was 18 on August 21. As we wish you a happy birthday, we also have to wish you best wishes as you leave us very soon to go to Roehampton University. Lots of love from Dad, and family - including big brother James, who is visiting Home Park today from London, and brother Jack, who is sitting next to you today as always, along with sister Charlotte, who is now a proud seasonticket holder herself.

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HAPPY Birthday to Quinn Lawrence, who is celebrating his 13th birthday today. Quinn is a season-ticket holder in the Devonport end is hoping to mark his birthday with an Argyle win. Lots of love from your your dad Adam, mum Belinda and siblings Tommy, Yannis, Ebba and Hudson.

THAT'S WIFE

WELCOME to Liam Smith and his mates who are sitting in Block 6 at Home Park today to watch the game as a little warm-up for Liam's stag-do tonight. Lots of love from your wifey-to-be Paulina, Liam.

Have a fun night.

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Raising the Bar TUESDAY saw another milestone reached in the exciting redevelopment of Home Park.

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Before the Sky Bet League Two game with Salford City, the gleaming new Supporters’ Bar opened its doors for the first time to host our hospitality guests.

Situated in the top corner of the new Mayflower Grandstand development, the Supporters’ Bar in the Green Taverners Suite can host up to 300

members of the Green Army in a superb new environment for our corporate guests.

Argyle will occupy the bottom floor of the building, using it for supporters on matchdays and to host a variety of events, seminars, conferences and celebrations all year round. The Green Taverners will be situated on the top floor.

There are a variety of hospitality packages available at Home Park. Please contact the commercial team for more details on commercial@pafc.co.uk or 01752 302204.

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ARGYLE Ladies did not get off to the best of starts to their National League Southern Premier Division campaign, suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Crawley Wasps.

A hopeful Argyle side travelled to Sussex in search of three points, but it was not to be as Crawley scored a goal in each half to clinch the three points. Argyle dominated the latter stages but were unable to capitalise against a side that manager Dave Leonard thinks will be among the best the Pilgrims face this season.

"I think Crawley will be in the top three," he said. "They scored two goals from outside the penalty box, which were superb. The biggest dissapointment is we neglected runners, which gave them the opportunity to shoot from outside our box.

"I was delighted at the way we played in the second half, the way we pressed them. We pushed and pushed, but to no avail. We had chances but they had two half-chances and scored.

"I feel frustrated we didn't get anything out of the game but I also feel proud in how organised we were and how our fitness in the last 25 minutes led us to dominate the game."

Next up for Argyle is a visit tomorrow to local rivals Exeter City in the National League Cup.

Argyle beat Exeter 8-3 in a pre-season friendly game but it will surely be a different story in a competitive fixture. Unlike Argyle, Exeter, who were promoted into the National League South West Division this season, got off to a winning start with a 3-0 win over Larkhall Athletic.

The last time the pair met was in the 2016-17 season, when Argyle completed the double in style, winning 6-0 and 4-1. Among the scorers was former Exeter player Natasha Knapman, who helped herself to five goals across the two spells.

The team welcome support at Speeds Meadow, home of Cullompton Rangers FC, for a 2pm kick-off.

NATIONAL LEAGUE SOUTHERN PREMIER DIVISION AUGUST 18 Crawley SEPTEMBER 1 Gillingham 8 Keynsham 15 Yeovil Town 22 Hounslow 29 MK Dons OCTOBER 6 Cardiff 20 Portsmouth 27 Oxford NOVEMBER 10 Chichester DECEMBER 8 Watford JANUARY 12 Crawley FEBRUARY 2 Gillingham 9 Keynsham 23 Yeovil MARCH 3 Cardiff 8 Hounslow 15 Portsmouth 27 Milton Keynes 29 Oxford APRIL 26 Chichester MAY 10 Watford

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GOOD afternoon and welcome to Walsall to Home Park for today’s EFL2 fixture.

Writing these notes just before the Salford match on Tuesday, I do not yet know whether we bounced back from Saturday’s narrow defeat away at Newport County, but I can say, with certainty, that the near capacity home crowd was an exceptional turn-out for a Tuesday evening.

Thank you one and all – the importance of attracting large crowds to all our matches at Home Park cannot be underestimated, both from the budgeting point of view, and, probably more importantly, from the lift that it gives the players and management staff as they enter the field of play.

As described in the last two programmes, the focus over the summer was very much on the comings and goings of the various members of the management team and their backroom staff.

That said, the cogs in the wider football machine kept on turning and there was the usual raft of closeseason questionnaires from the EFL to complete and submit, and of course, the EFL Summer Conference.

This annual event is the only real opportunity in the calendar to get representatives from all of the EFL’s collective of 72 clubs together in the same place, and at the same time, for wide-ranging discussions about all things football.

The location of Portugal continues to be a source of some controversy but, given the significant number of foreign owners and executives involved in the EFL, it is seen as a convenient location. Attendance is compulsory and clubs who do not send a delegate are liable to be fined.

Quite rightly though, there are concerns over the carbon footprint that this event creates and it remains to be seen where it will be held next June.

This season’s conference was set against the backdrop of a wide-ranging governance review that is currently under way. This is examining how the EFL is structured at Board and Executive level and how they represent the wishes of individual clubs and leagues.

All clubs are involved in the review and a series of further smaller meetings are planned before the external, independent, consultants will be in a position to deliver their recommendations towards the end of the year.

As always at Conference, there were some occasional, but predictable, differences of opinions amongst clubs, often based on what league a particular club is in, and often surrounding how the EFL’s central funds are distributed.

This particular subject, known as ‘Project Genie’ is also a matter for ongoing discussion as an attempt is made to ensure that League One and Two clubs are properly financially supported, whilst also recognizing the significant difference between the finances of clubs in the Championship to those in Leagues One and Two, especially in the area of player wages.

That said, the overarching message, from all speakers from the platform and from the floor, was that the strength in the EFL lies in the collective of the 72 clubs, all of whom have an equal say and the same voting rights.

Long may this continue.

Enjoy the match, COYGs!

Zac

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GREENROOTS CONGRATULATIONS to first-year professional Klaidi Lolos on making his league debut when he was introduced as an 84th-minute substitute against Newport last Saturday.

Kevin Hodges is sponsored by Ken and Lorraine Beale

Klaidi, who also came on as substitute in midweek against Salford City, has impressed our new manager during preseason, demonstrating he has the ability to score goals.

In recent weeks, three of our young home-grown professionals – Klaidi, Mike Cooper and Adam Randell – have had experience with the first team.

All our young players know they have to continue their hard work, but these are positive outcomes for the Academy and, more importantly, the players themselves.

PETE BELLAMY RETIRES

OUR long-serving Academy secretary Pete Bellamy has retired after 14 years’ service. We thank Pete for his dedication to the role and wish him well as he embarks on his travels. Details of our new Academy secretary will be announced in the very near future.

YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE

Portsmouth 3 Argyle 0

AFTER a promising start to this season's Youth Alliance, our Under-18s have now lost the last two games without scoring a goal.

Our noon encounter was played on a very good surface at Pompey's Rokko training ground and the home side started well, hitting the crossbar in the opening minutes.

We regained our composure and were looking better when a foul by Carlo Garside presented Pompey with a penalty.

However, our goalkeeper Tyler Coombes made it three spotkick saves in as many games this season.

Coombes then made a fine double save before the home side took a 19th-minute lead with a superb 25-yard strike after Rhys Shirley had been caught in possession.

Unfortunately, on the day, we lacked quality when in possession. However, we could have drawn level on 29 minutes, but the officials failed to spot a definite handball in the home area.

Instead, Portsmouth broke up field to make it 2-0 but back came our players with the best chance of the game only for Shirley to send a free header over the bar.

Our youngsters began the second half much better, with Rubin Wilson having his close-range effort blocked by the home goalkeeper, and Shirley showed good feet before his shot on the turn flew over the bar.

Pompey notched their third goal on 57 minutes after Ollie Tomlinson had failed to clear the ball. To the boys’ credit, we came back with Matt Bartlett firing a good chance into the side netting before Coombes made another comfortable save.

Reuben Collum then smashed a 20-yard free kick against the home bar and Tomlinson had a close-range shot saved but the last say almost went to Pompey as they hit the bar in the final minutes.

I fully appreciate that we are challenging our Under-15s and Under-16s at this level. Ideally, we would be playing just one or two up at this level at any one time. I hope we will soon see the return of some of our apprentices.

Argyle: Tyler Coombes, Isaac Burdon, Reuben Collum, Ollie Tomlinson, Oscar Halls (Charlie Elkington 84), Brandon Pursall, Rhys Shirley, Carl Garside (Mackenzie Toms 79), Rubin Wilson, Alfie Wotton, Matt Bartlett (Alfie Hudd 69).

Substitute (not used): Harry Townsend.

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IT is that time of the year again, when we commence the delivery of a variety of key skill workshops to our apprentices as part of the education framework.

All our first-year apprentices have this week begun the FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football, which provides a more in-depth understanding of coaching.

The course introduces new themes, such as the appreciation of different coaching styles, fitness planning and player development; preparing for accidents and emergencies; and understanding players’ nutritional needs.

PFA Tutor Mike Cook took our players through the course’s content.

The benefits of players starting this early into their apprenticeship are that it not only introduces them as coaches to an appreciation of the principles of the game, both attacking and defending, but it also provides them with a greater knowledge for the game itself when they are playing.

All our young apprentices will be introduced to a number of key aspects related to the role of a football coach when working with youth players.

These are conveyed via home-based study tasks and during workshops with Mike.

In addition, our boys will then have the opportunity to undertake two observed practical coaching sessions with Mike; following this, they will receive feedback based on selected criteria.

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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 Halifax Town League Division Three, Saturday January 2, 1971. Cost 5p

A sketch of Pilgrim Pete features in the top right, almost unrecognisable from the Pete who roams Home Park entertaining the masses these days. Stood arms crossed, wearing his signature capotain, our beloved mascot looks happy as ever.

But not until then…”

Argyle lost the return fixture 2-1 at Home Park.

Ouch.

To round off a bizarre opening to the programme, Argyle are said to “have a special interest these days in the fortunes of Exeter City, with Johnny Newman [ex-Argyle player] at the helm.”

Odd.

ADVERTISEMENTS COVER STAR: BOBBY SAXTON The cover of the programme featured Argyle’s Bobby Saxton challenging with Aston Villa’s Andy Lochhead.

Argyle went on to draw the game with Halifax 1-1, with Mike Bickle grabbing the Green’s only goal.

A former milkman with the CoOperative Society, Bickle was a prolific scorer for Cornish side St Austell – which did not go unnoticed

by Argyle manager Derek Ufton.

He was soon selected by the Argyle reserves and quickly resumed his goalscoring exploits. After leaving his job delivering milk, he was handed his Argyle debut against Southampton in 1965 – he scored.

Local boy Bickle continued doing what he did best, finding the back of the net. He finished top goalscorer in his first four seasons with Argyle.

Seventy-four goals in 195 games later, the Greens accepted an offer from Gillingham for Bickle’s services.

A collision with a team-mate in a game with Stockport County left Bickle temporarily paralysed. An attempted comeback failed, and he was forced into an early retirement because of broken bone in his neck.

CONTROVERSIAL REVIEW On page 3 is a review of a rather controversial encounter with Torquay United that happened the previous week, which Argyle lost 2-1. Poor weather was seemingly to be blamed for the result.

“Well should it have been played?”

The ‘Home Park View’ opened. “Of course, those farcical conditions at Plainmoor on Boxing Day were the same for both sides. Of course, the referee’s decision is final – and few would try to dispute the judgement of Mr Jack Taylor [the match official], whose handling of the game was scrupulously fair.” How diplomatic.

It appeared, however, that the writer behind the ‘Home Park View’ was not too fond our Devon neighbours, Torquay United. “All we would say is that this game was no test for the soccer ability of either side. In other words, we don’t accept that Torquay United’s victory proved anything.”

Don’t mince your words…

“We, too, would certainly like another chance to see the match played in normal conditions. That chance should come with the return game here on April 10.

If we lose then, we might be prepared to concede defeat to a superior side.

Advertisements on the back of the programme features Bowdens Jewellers of Royal Parade; Mannamead Garage; and Charles Harding furniture of Mutley Plain.

On the inside back, pre-match lunch is advertised at The Duke of Cornwall Hotel; Madge & Son Electrical Contractors offer their services; and Armada Self-Drive Hire Cars are pretty self-explanatory.

If you fancy a new set of furniture, Rippon of Pennycross are offering suites for just £17, or chairs for £4 – bargain.

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How are you finding life at Home Park?

IT’S been absolutely brilliant. It’s helped that we had a really positive start to the season, winning our first three games.

In general, the place has felt really good and it’s made me feel welcome straight away. We’ve got a great group of lads who have all sort of come together.

We’ve got a great team spirit already – it’s been a really good start.

The new system seems to really suit you, playing at the base of a midfield three, are you enjoying it?

Definitely, from probably the first couple days of pre-season, the gaffer made us aware of how he wants to play, what formation, and how he wants to do things. That’s really helped me coming into it. It took a few weeks, getting used to it and I’m still learning different roles and particular bits and where he needs me to be. But, at the moment, it's been really good for myself. I get a lot of the ball and I get a lot of involvement in the game, which has been great and hopefully I can improve and make it even better.

How does Ryan Lowe compare as a manager to your previous ones?

I think the fact he’s come from the playing side not so long ago has helped. He’s obviously a new manager, where he’s sort of fitted in to the way football is at the moment. He’s a great man-to-man manager, as well, you can really have a laugh and a joke with him off the pitch, even see him outside of football. But when it comes to down to the proper stuff, you know it’s serious and you’ve got to listen to what he’s

What did you google most recently?

"It was ‘how tall do you have to be to be considered a dwarf?’ – regarding Dom Telford. It’s taller than you think."

saying. His knowledge, knowhow, and how to win games and have that winning mentality has been absolutely massive for me.

What’s your opinions on the gaffer’s style of play?

It appeals to a lot of people – that’s the part of football everyone enjoys. Getting fans excited – that’s the main thing.

You would expect the gaffer to do so; he did it with Bury last season and was very successful there. If we can create that same success here – the way they played – it will be fantastic.

What drew you to play at Home Park?

The manager showed the interest and I was delighted to jump on board. You see the project he wants to build here – when you meet him, he’s very enthusiastic and he gives you that energy that you want to come here to play and get started quickly as possible. It has been fantastic. You see the size of the club and the potential that’s here – it is a really exciting time to join. Every time I came as an opposition team player to play here, the stadium and the fans have honestly just blown me away. There’s not many places like it that you’d be lucky enough to play.

The manager has previously described you as a ‘Trojan of a player’ - how does that make you feel?

I’ve been called many things – so I’ll take the term, I like that. I like to bring a bit of steel to the team and to the midfield. I’d hopefully like to play a leadership role on and off the pitch, as well.

You mention a leadership role; what sort qualities do you think you can bring to the dressing room?

I’m 28, so I’m at a great age to be a voice in the changingroom. At each club I’ve been at, I’ve always taken on the captain’s role at some point and I believe I can help players along the way. Whether they’re younger, inexperienced or whatever, it’s nice to help.

What do you think of the early season promotion talk?

It’s nice to be talked about and that’s probably due to the size of the club and where we’re at. The task at hand remains the same as it always was, worry about what we do and keep winning games because nobody can predict the twist and turns of the next 10 months or so.

Who’s your footballing hero?

David Beckham. What a player, what a man.

What’s your favourite footballing moment from your career?

Probably the play-off final win; we beat Brentford when I was playing for Yeovil to get promoted to the Championship. To win at Wembley is the stuff that you dream of when you were younger, so to achieve that was the biggest moment, for sure.>>>

rAndOm Qs What’s the most boring superhero you can think of?

I’m not a big fan of superheroes, but if I’ve got to make one up… his power would be…I’m not sure, best cook?

He can cook unbelievably.

He’d be called something like the ‘Cooking Man’.

Who would you want to play you in Joe Edwards: The Movie?

That’s a good question.

Probably…Bradley Cooper. Good actor. Got a bit about him.

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>>> Who’s the best player you’ve ever played with?

Played with? That’s a tough one. Most high profile is David James – he was in goal at Bristol City. But best player…I don’t even know where to begin! I’ll have to have a think…I would go for…Shane Duffy, probably – we were both at Yeovil together and he’s a very good defender.

rAndOm Qs If animals could talk, what would be the rudest?

Something like a monkey; they’d be a bit jokey and a bit cheeky, but maybe not rude actually.

In one sentence how would you sum up the internet?

That’s tricky, I could come up with a few, but I would say…it’s a good tool for numpties.

What do you think of when you hear the word, ‘classy’?

I think of someone like Dom Telford – but the opposite.

Who’s the best player you’ve ever played against?

It’s got to be Wayne Rooney. Yeovil played Manchester United in the FA Cup; they had unbelievable players, but Rooney was by far the best. His first touch was exactly what it needed to be every single time. His range of passing as well is unbelievable.

What are your personal ambitions for the season… and beyond?

To be successful. I’ve had one promotion already; I’d like another one. Yes – to be successful and to build a real good atmosphere amongst the boys and the fans and the city itself.

If you could build your ‘perfect’ footballer out of players past and present, who’s a) footballing brain b) heading ability c) engine/stamina d) left foot e) right foot ….would you choose? You can only use one player once. a) Football brain would probably have to be Paul Scholes b) Heading ability would be Alan Shearer c) Engine would have to be Steven Gerrard d) Left foot got to be Messi e) Right foot, Cristiano Ronaldo Obviously getting promoted with Yeovil meant you went on to play in the Championship – how was that?

It was brilliant. I was lucky enough to play every game that season and it was an unbelievable experience. It’s a league that I think is a really high standard. You get to go to brilliant stadiums and massive clubs – there’s a lot of ex-Premier League clubs in the Championship now. It was a really good experience for me. I was quite young at the time, so it would be nice to be there again at some point to see if my experience could help me in that sense, now. It’s fantastic though, it was great year and it’s something I look back on with a lot of good memories.

What do you like to do on your days off?

Go to a coffee shop and chill, really.

I like that place in town, Coffee One. There’s a few of us – me, Tayls and Gaz Sawyer have been there the last couple of times. Just generally people-watching with a cup of coffee is definitely my favourite past time.

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ALL YOUR STATS 2019-20 SKYBET LEAGUE TWO TABLE 21.8.2019

EFL SOUTH WEST COUNTIES YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE 18.8.2019

P W D L GD PTS Crewe 4 3 0 1 0 9 Bradford City 4 2 2 0 4 8 Cambridge 4 2 2 0 2 8 Exeter 4 2 2 0 2 8 Cheltenham 4 2 1 1 4 7 Argyle 4 2 1 1 3 7 Swindon 4 2 1 1 2 7 Forest Green 4 2 1 1 1 7 Leyton Orient 4 2 1 1 -1 7 Macclesfield 4 2 0 2 2 6 Port Vale 4 1 3 0 1 6 Newport 4 1 3 0 1 6 Mansfield 4 1 2 1 1 5 Grimsby 4 1 2 1 1 5 Salford City 4 1 2 1 0 5 Walsall 4 1 2 1 0 5 Morecambe 4 1 2 1 -1 5 Crawley 4 1 1 2 0 4 Northampton 4 1 1 2 -1 4 Carlisle 4 1 0 3 -4 3 Colchester 4 0 2 2 -2 2 Stevenage 4 0 1 3 -4 1 Oldham 4 0 1 3 -5 1 Scunthorpe 4 0 1 3 -6 1

P W D L GD PTS Swindon 3 2 1 0 +8 7 Portsmouth 3 2 1 0 +6 7 Exeter 3 2 0 1 +4 6 Bournemouth 2 1 1 0 +5 4 Oxford 3 1 1 1 -2 4 Bristol Rovers 3 1 0 2 0 3 ARGYLE 3 1 0 2 -2 3 Forest Green 2 1 0 1 -3 3 Newport 3 1 0 2 -7 3 Yeovil 1 0 0 1 -3 0 Cheltenham 2 0 0 2 -6 0

APPEARANCES L C T Canavan 4 1 5 Edwards 4 1 5 Mcfadzean 4 1 5 Mayor 4 1 5 Riley 4 1 5 Sawyer 4 1 5 Palmer 4 0 4 Wootton 4 0 4 Taylor 2(2) 1 3(2) Sarcevic 3(1) 0 3(1) Telford 2(1) 1 3(1) 1(2) 1 2(2) C Grant B Moore 2 0(1) 2(1) Jv Grant 2 0 2 Cooper - 1 1 J Grant - 1 1 Baxter 0(4) 0(1) 0(5) Lolos 0(2) 0 0(2) Goals Mcfadzean Telford J Grant Sarcevic Mayor Total

2 1 3 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 6 2 8

Assists Taylor J Grant Mcfadzean Mayor B Moore No Assist Telford Total

1 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 6 2 8

Mom Edwards Mcfadzean Canavan

2 0 2 1 1 2 1 0 1

APPEARANCES 3 Isaac Burdon, Reuben Collum, Tyler Coombes, Rubin Wilson

CENTRAL LEAGUE September 10 v Milton Keynes A October 15 v Southend H November 5 v Bristol Rovers H December 10 v Forest Green H February 4 v Bristol Rovers A

2(1) Charlie Elkington,Mackenzie Toms

March 3 v Peterborough H 24 v Forest Green A

2 Jude Boyd, Oscar Halls, Jeremiah Medine, Brandon Pursall, Alfie Wotton

CENTRAL LEAGUE CUP

1(2) Alfie Hudd 1(1) Carlo Garside, Rhys Shirley

October Tue 1 v Bristol Rovers H Tue 29 v Bournemouth A

1 Matt Bartlett, Ali Mansaray, Ollie Tomlinson, Angel Wariuh

November Tue 26 v Portsmouth H

0(1) Ollie Haste, Oscar Larrieu, Harvey Taylor

All games kick off at 2pm

GOALS 2 Rubin Wilson 1 Jude Boyd, Jeremiah Medine August Fri 2 v Oxford 4-1 Sat 10 v Forest Green 0-2 Sat 17 v Portsmouth 0-3 Sat 24 v Cheltenham Sat 31v Exeter (Tavistock) 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) All games kick off at 11am at Manadon Sports Hub unless otherwise stated

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Plymouth Argyle Vision & Values INTRODUCTION Plymouth Argyle Football Club has made significant strides since emerging from administration in 2011.

to continuous improvement, careful planning, discipline and rigour in all they undertake.

We have a successful first team, which is funded on a sustainable basis.

Efficiency and Organisational Strength We are an efficient and process-oriented club where our objectives are clear from the outset of any work that we undertake.

We are making significant investment in training facilities for our footballers, and in the Home Park infrastructure for our fans.

Financial Prudence We manage our finances carefully, and successfully.

We have grown attendance at home matches by 50% in the last five years.

Fan Focus Satisfying our fans and supporters is a top priority. Our relationship with them is both open and welcoming.

Our Community Trust plays a vital role in the education and management of health, and the engagement of young people across the South West.

Despite this progress, we believe we should always focus on improvement, and aspire to be excellent in all we do.

This document serves as a guide to our aspirations, and how we intend to achieve them.

OUR VISION Our Vision is what we aspire for our club to be.

Our Vision is that: Plymouth Argyle is a successful football club supported or respected by everyone in the South West and many beyond.

OUR VALUES Our Values describe how we expect our people to behave, and will enable our Vision to be achieved.

Our Values are: Excellence Everything we do should be excellent. Our management, players and staff are committed

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Honesty, Openness and Integrity We do what we say we will do. We live up to our values.

We will be as open with our stakeholders as is consistent with the club’s wider interests.

There is a strong level of intra-club communication. We operate within the law and will treat our partners, sponsors and suppliers as we would wish to be treated ourselves.

Respect We give everyone a voice and welcome challenge. We are committed to inclusion and we strive to eliminate inappropriate discrimination, in all its forms, so that we can all work and watch football in an environment free from intimidation, victimisation or harassment.

We welcome the passion, enthusiasm and engagement of our supporters, but will not tolerate abuse of our staff.

Community Focus We are committed to serving the community in which we live and play, and wish Plymouth Argyle to be a good representative for Plymouth and the wider South West.

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WE are just a few months away from dishing out £12,000 to members of the Big Green Lottery.

In previous years, the finalists drawn out for the BGL Grand Annual Draw have been whittled down to one lucky winner of a big cheque for £12,000, but this year will be different.

We will have 10 finalists joining us on the pitch for a game over the festive season and every single finalist will walk away with a cash prize. There is still plenty of time to join the BGL and have a chance of being one of those lucky 10.

The draw is worked out in a simple manner: those who have been members for the whole year have 52 chances of being drawn; if a new member joins with 30 weeks left in the annual cycle, they will have 30 chances of being drawn; and so on.

We still have 12 weeks left in the current cycle, so join today for a chance of being a BGL Grand Finalist.

Contact us on bgl@pafc.co.uk.

50/50

GOOD afternoon and welcome to your 50/50 Lottery brief.

Your 50/50 always like to update you on previous winners in our lottery draw. At the Scunthorpe United match last season, Ryan Burn claimed the massive cash prize of £951 and here is what Ryan had to say about his win.

"It was the last game of the season. My son Finley was feeling a bit deflated before the game started, about the possibility of getting relegated and didn't even want to bother with 50/50 tickets for the first time ever.

"I encouraged him to turn around so we could go back and get some, which was the best decision we made. I couldn't believe it when legend David Norris pulled out my number and we won the first prize of £951.

"We have put the money towards a family holiday at the end of August. Looking forward to a great season and fingers crossed for promotion."

Well done, folks - enjoy.

For today's draw, we have a brand new sponsor in China Fleet Club, who have kindly donated a family swim pass - a perfect prize for a day out to end the summer holidays for school children and parents.

Hill Lane Tennis club are back again this season - they have kindly donated an annual membership voucher for the whole family throughout the tennis season.

We also have a pair of match tickets, plus a three-course meal with extras included, in todayís draw for the forthcoming Grimsby Town match.

Today's prizes are First - cash; Second - a pair of tickets for the hospitality package, including a three course meal with extras, for the Grimsby Town match; Third - an annual Family Membership voucher, kindly donated by Hill Lane Tennis Club, Plymouth; Fourth - a family swim pass, kindly donated by China Fleet Country Club.

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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A dazzling collection of performers from London’s West End, including former stars from the smash hit musical ‘We Will Rock You’, come together to present an incredible tribute to one of the world’s great rock bands.

Featuring dozens of hits from an astonishing back catalogue, this is an amazing concert evening no Queen fan should miss!

Already have a ticket for an evening of Queen next month? Looking for pre-show entertainment? Look no further!

Upgrade your concert ticket with our pre show supper and enjoy a three course hot fork buffet, live entertainment, car parking* and a drink on arrival, all in the brand-new Green Taverners’ suite, with doors opening at 4pm Tickets are just £30 and available to anyone who already has a concert ticket. Bookings are via the commercial team on 01752 302204 or commercial@pafc.co.uk *Car Parking is available on a first come, first served basis.

For tickets ARGYLETICKETS.COM or call 01752 907700 ON SALE NOW

THE ROAD TO... m u i d a t S y m e d S Aca The PT

UPTON WAY NORTHAMPTON NN5 5QA

WHERE

Located on the outskirts of Northampton, Sixfields Stadium has been the home of Northampton Town following their move from the County Ground in October 1994. It was also rented by Coventry City between July 2013-August 2014.

Aside from being a sports venue, Sixfields also houses conference facilities.

The Green Army will be situated in the Moulton College stand. With a capacity of around 850 it is normally large enough for most traveling contingents but in the occasional case where larger numbers are expected, around 300 additional seats are provided by the Alwyn Hargrave Stand to the east.

HOW

By Car Follow the Devon Expressway up to the M5. Follow the M5 and M4 to Swindon. Take Exit 15 from the M4 and get on to the M40 in Oxfordshire.

Follow the M40 to A43/B430 and take the exit from M40. Follow the A43 to te ground.

Car-Parking There are two large car-parks at the ground which allow you to park for the hours before, during and after the match for a reasonable sum of

Northampton Town v Argyle Sky Bet League Two Saturday, August 31 3pm Capacity: 7,798 (c. 1,200 away) Record attendance: 7,798 v Manchester United, EFL Cup, September 21, 2016 Miles and miles to follow the Greens: 462 return How long: Three hours and 59 minutes by car; eight hours and 23 minutes by train.

£4.Do not go parking in the nearby restaurant and cinema car park, though. It is not permitted, and you could get a £60 parking ticket.

By Coach Argyle offer a coach service to take supporters from Home Park to Sixfields Stadium. Tickets can be purchased online (www.argyletickets. com); over the ’phone (01752 907700); or in person at the Home Park Ticket Office.

By Train Northampton Railway Station is more than two miles from the stadium, so unless you are a keen walker, a taxi or a bus might be the best option.

There are a number of buses that you can get which leave from outside the railway station, such as the D1, D2, D3 and the 22/22A. Sixfields is built on a leisure complex on the outskirts of Northampton so visiting fans are pretty much confined to the complex in terms of places to eat and drink. Towards the top end, there is a Flaming Grill pub, which offers real ale, serves food and shows televised sport. Behind this is a tenpin bowling alley which also has a bar. Nearer to the stadium, there is a Frankie & Benny's restaurant, and there are also a variety of other eating places nearby including a KFC, McDonalds and a Pizza Hut.

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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

Ginsters

OUR Match Sponsor this afternoon 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.

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They have also introduced new bake-in tray Cornish Pasties and Steak Slices, perfect for quick and easy-toprepare mid-week meals and still make the evening kickoff. No fuss, no mess, more time for the game.

Ginsters wishes the Green Army well and looks forward to continuing to support the team throughout the 201920 season.

From their home in Callington, Cornwall, 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 peninsula, and they ensure all their meat is 100% British and never add artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Real craft and expertise is applied to every one of their recipes and they are passionate about the traditions involved in making their beloved Cornish pasties.

Look out for Ginsters’ new range of bitesize Cornish Pasties and Sausage Rolls, perfect for snacking at home with friends and family while watching the match highlights.

M ATC H - B A L L S P O N S O R

50/50 Society

OUR Match-Ball Sponsor today is the 50/50 Lottery, and are sure that the 50/50 Committee members will have a fantastic day.

The 50-50 Society was originally formed in 1997 and the committee comprises of volunteers who devote their time to helping all at Argyle achieve their aims.

Lottery tickets cost 50p and can be bought from our official sellers wearing the 50/50 tabards.

Tickets are entered into a prize draw at every first-team home game, which is staged on the pitch during the halftime interval.

All winning numbers are put around the ground on the digital screens and hospitality areas during the second half, and will also be shown on the club website, www. pafc.co.uk.

Following the deductions of any legitimate expenses, the first prize consists of a cash prize which amounts to 50% of the total ticket receipts, divided equally between prize fund and donations to Argyle.

M ATC H PROGRAMME SPONSOR

Thatchers Cider THATCHERS Cider has been family-owned since 1904. They still make cider at Myrtle Farm in Sandford, just outside Bristol, as they have for four generations. With the family at the heart of the company, their passion for Somerset cider is as strong as ever. Â They craft a range of ciders, but whichever you choose, you can be sure they have all been made with the same care and attention, and with the same hands-on experience. The gigantic old oak vats at Myrtle Farm have been maturing cider for well over 100 years to give the ciders their distinctive character.

Today's Mascots Abigail Dean, 4

Ethan Hopkins, 7

Samuel Dean, 8

Freddie Smith, 10

Tyler-James Hanks, 6

Kieran Welch, 7

Lives: Surrey Hobbies: Singing, dancing Favourite player: Tafari Moore Score prediction: Argyle to win 5-3

Lives: Surrey Hobbies: Playing football, watching football Favourite player: Danny Mayor Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-1

Lives: Bodmin Hobbies: Watching and playing football Favourite players: Ryan Taylor, Danny Mayor Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-0

Lives: Plymouth Hobbies: Football, Star Wars Favourite players: Danny Mayor, Mo Salah Score prediction: Argyle to win 3-0

Lives: Plymouth Hobbies: Football, gaming, reading Favourite player: Danny Mayor Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-1

Lives: Callington Hobbies: Football, cricket, taekwondo Favourite player: Byron Moore Score Prediction: Argyle to win 2-1

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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Q&A DS FAVS

Food: Kuku in Plymouth is right up there British music artist? Ed Sheeran Holiday destination?

Las Vegas

FIRSTS

Thing you do before training?

Have a wash and get dressed Injury you had?

Torn hamstring tendon Time you singed a pro contract?

After first-year scholarship Phone you had? Nokia 3310

TV series?

Prison Break

MY TEAM

WE asked Scott to select a starting 11 containing the best of his team-mates over the years. Here is his choice.

RAVEL MORRISON ROBBIE BRADY WAYNE ROONEY PAUL SCHOLES CHARLIE TAYLOR PAUL POGBA RIO FERDINAND RYAN GIGGS CHRIS SMALLING DAVID DE GEA GEORGE BALDOCK

Game of football you’ve ever watched?

Manchester United, in the 2009 Champions’ League final – although they lost. It was amazing to watch that Barcelona team live.

Drink? Apple Juice and Lemonade

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Scored a goal?

Professionally, for Tranmere about eight or nine years ago Time you sung an initiation song? On loan at Peterborough Time you travelled abroad? When I was about 12, to Turkey Time you kicked a football? When I was two or three, my mum tells me

Thing to do after training?

Just relax and watch a TV series Book? I am not a reader

Time you cooked a meal on your own?

Probably when I was alone as a teenager – it would not been anything special!

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GAME CHANGER footballfoundation.org.uk

EFL RECORDS AND FIRSTS FROM CREWE OUR very welcome 3-0 win at Crewe Alexandra on the opening day of the season created a number of firsts and records. For instance, it was the first time that we have scored as many as three goals away to the Alex and, consequently, our biggest ever win at Gresty Road.

As has been widely reported, it was also our largest ever win in an away fixture on the opening day of a season. In fact, we need to go back to before the second world war for the last time that we kicked off an EFL season, home or away, with a bigger win. That came in a 4-0 victory over Fulham on August 28, 1937 at Home Park in the Second Division. Vic Wright (2), Tommy Dougan and Harry Brown grabbed the goals for Bob Jack’s team.

The Crewe victory was also our joint biggest ever one in our first away game of an EFL season, equalling another 3-0 win at Norwich City on Saturday, September 5, 1925. Jack Leslie, Sammy Black and Jack Cock scored our goals in that Third Division South fixture. Finally, it was our biggest victory in an August EFL fixture away from Home Park.

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48th-longest sequence. The record is 24 matches, which was set back in the early 1960s. That run began with a 4-2 defeat of Cardiff City at Home Park on Boxing Day, 1962 and continued into the following season - the 24th game being a 4-3 defeat at Huddersfield Town on September 7, 1963. The next two games, away to Preston North End and at home to Derby County, both finished 0-0.

There have been two other occasions where we have gone 20 or more league games without a clean sheet: in 1959-60, when we went 21 games between keeping out the opposition – a club record within a single season – and, more recently, in 1977-78, when we went 20 games. Interestingly, in none of these seasons were we relegated.

Aside from seeing their side hit the back of the net three times, the Green Army will also have been delighted to come away from Gresty Road with a clean sheet. This ended a long run of ten EFL matches in which we had conceded.

The Crewe match also brought to an end a run of nine games in which we had conceded two or more goals in each match.

The last time that we kept out an opposition attack was in a 0-0 draw at home to last season’s League One champions, Luton Town, on Saturday, March 9. In the ensuing matches, 22 goals were conceded at an average of 2.2 per game.

In total, 35 goals were conceded in those 12 matches, at an average of a tad under three per game. Included in the total were the six goals that we conceded in a 6-1 defeat at Swansea Town, as they were then known; two fours; and three three's.

That is the 57th time that we have gone ten or more games without keeping a clean sheet in the EFL and the joint

The club EFL record here is 12 matches in the 1959-60 season.

This started with a 2-0 defeat away to Aston Villa on October 31, 1959 and continued into 1960, with the 12th match in the run seeing us draw 2-2 at home to Middlesbrough.

The recent nine-match sequence is the joint second worst, equalling a run by Kevin Hodges’s team in 1999. That run included the final eight matches of the 1998-99 season and the 1999-2000 season opener, a 2-1 defeat at Southend United on August 7, 1999.

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INTRODUCING…

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HISTORY

WALSALL was founded in 1888 as Walsall Town Swifts, a mixture of Walsall Town and Walsall Swifts. The club moved to the Football Alliance from the Midland Association the following year, before being invited to help found the EFL Second Division in 1892. They failed re-election in 1895 but were elected back into the Football League after one season in the Midland League. They failed re-election again in 1901 and this time spent two decades outside the Football League, primarily in the Birmingham & District League.

Invited to help form the EFL Third Division North in 1921, they then remained in the third tier for the next 37 years before becoming founder members of the Fourth Division.

Two relegations in three years left Walsall back in the fourth tier back in 2006, but they secured an immediate promotion as 2006–07 League Two champions. They then secured an 11year stay in League One but suffered relegation in 2019.

Founded: 1888 Home: Bescot Stadium Nickname: The Saddlers Rivals: Wolves, West Brom, Shrewsbury, Port Vale

LAST SEASON

Sky Bet League One: 22 (relegated) Emirates FA Cup: Round 3 (lost to Bolton) Carabao Cup: Round 2 (lost to Macclesfield) EFL Trophy: Round 2 (lost to Shrewsbury) Top goalscorer: Andy Cook 18 Walsall started their 2018-19 season off with a win against Argyle and only lost nine of their matches up until the New Year. They then went through with the remaining 21 fixtures and lost 14 of them, leaving them 22nd with 47 points, in the relegation zone along with Argyle, Bradford and Scunthorpe.

The FA Cup run for the Saddlers was a relatively successful one, having made it to the third round after beating Coventry 3-2 in the first round, then going on to beat Sunderland 1-0 in the second-round replay after their 1-1 draw. They went out in the third round, however, when they lost 5-2 to Bolton Wanderers.

The Saddlers’ biggest win of the 201819 season was 3-0, which they bagged against both Gillingham, away from home, and Peterborough at Banks’s Stadium. Their biggest defeat came in December when they suffered a 4-0 defeat against Bradford.

TODAY

Manager: Darrell Clarke Captain: James Clarke

HEAD TO HEAD 15 Walsall wins 13 draws 32 Argyle wins

PILGRIM AND A SADDLER Kevin Summerfield

SADDLERS NEWS

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2019-20 Name WA SF NAT POS APPS GLS 1 Liam ROBERTS 81 Academy GK 5 0 2 Cameron NORMAN 14 Oxford DEF 5 0 3 Cameron PRING 4 Bristol City* DEF 4 0 4 Mat SADLER 56 Shrewsbury DEF 4 0 5 James CLARKE 5 Bristol Rovers DEF 5 1 6 Dan SCARR 21 Birmingham DEF 4 0 7 Stuart SINCLAIR 5 Bristol Rovers MID 5 0 8 Liam KINSELLA 94 Academy DEF 5 0 9 Caolan LAVERY 4 Sheffield United ATT 4 2 10 Josh GORDON 50 Leicester ATT 5 0 11 Elijah ADEBAYO 5 Fulham ATT 5 0 13 Jack ROSE 0 Southampton* GK 0 0 14 Kory ROBERTS 29 Academy DEF 0 0 15 Rory HOLDEN 2 Bristol City* ATT 2 0 16 Danny GUTHRIE 1 Mitra Kukar MID 1 0 4 AFC Fylde MID 4 1 17 James HARDY 18 Jack KIERSEY 2 Everton MID 2 0 19 Mitchel CANDLIN 9 Academy ATT 0 0 20 Alfie BATES 0 Birmingham MID 0 0 DEF 1 0 21 C. COCKERILL-MOLLETT 5 Academy 22 Luke LITTLE 0 Academy DEF 0 0 0 Academy DEF 0 0 23 Tom LEAK 24 Shay FACEY 0 Northampton DEF 0 0 MID 2 0 25 Wes MCDONALD 2 Yeovil 26 Gary LIDDLE 2 Carlisle MID 2 0 3 Macclesfield DEF 3 0 33 Zak JULES KEY WA - WALSALL APPS SF - SIGNED FROM

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Going Dutch Walsall produced one of the moments from last season before it even began. One Thursday evening, the Banks’s Stadium played host to a ‘routine’ pre-season friendly…

Let us just say the opposition were not the usual type of side you would expect to face up against in preparation for life in League One. Dutch giants Ajax visited the midlands for a 90-minute tussle with the Saddlers.

Remarkably, Walsall ran out 2-0 winners thanks to a brace from Andy Cook. A feat that appears all the more impressive considering that during the season that followed, Ajax went on a giant-killing run to the Champions League Semi-Final, defeating Real Madrid 5-3 and Juventus 3-2 along the way.

Not a bad result, eh?

TWEET DECK Dan Scarr @D_Scarr Another point on the board and another clean sheet! Solid team performance against a strong Newport side...

The wins will come as we start to gel more but the foundations are being set Fans were top drawer Let’s take the positives and move forward ready for Plymouth #UTS

Darrell Clarke: Better to come for Walsall

NORMAN FEELING MORE SETTLED AT THE SADDLERS www.saddlers.co.uk

WALSALL defender Cameron Norman says he’s feeling more confident and settled at the Banks’s Stadium after a good preseason and a positive start to the campaign.

The 23-year-old joined the Saddlers back in January f rom Oxford United and has established himself as a first team regular under Darrell Clarke so far this season.

Norman has admitted it took him some time to find his feet at Walsall but now feels a lot more confident.

Matt Maher www.expressandstar.com Darrell Clarke has promised better nights are to come for Walsall after watching his team draw a blank for the second match running.

Tuesday night’s 0-0 draw with Newport at the Banks’s Stadium followed a 1-0 defeat at Crewe last weekend.

And though Clarke took encouragement from his team’s second clean sheet of the League Two campaign, he admitted they need to be far better in the final third.

The Saddlers have scored just twice in their first four league matches and the boss thanked supporters for the manner in which they have stuck by his new-look team.

Walsall's starting line-up included seven summer signings and Clarke said: “I’m really pleased with the way supporters have got behind us. I think they know their club is in a massive transition and we hope there are going to be a lot better nights than this ahead.

“It is up to us to entertain. I have always said that. But the fans are sticking right behind the lads. They are not daft, they can see what we are trying to do.

“You have to get the balance right between defending and attacking. I certainly don’t think we look a defensive team but you have to get the balance of linking the play better “We’ve got to be a lot more dangerous but that will come. It’s early days yet.

“I think, if I’m being honest, we deserve to be a couple of points better off than we are after four league games.”

Walsall (3-5-2): Liam Roberts; Dan Scarr, James Clarke (capt), Mat Sadler; Cameron Norman, James Hardy (Jack Kiersey 86), Stuart Sinclair, Liam Kinsella, Cameron Pring; Caolan Lavery (Josh Gordon 61), Elijah Adebayo.

Substitutes (not used): Jack Rose (gk), Callum Cockerill-Mottrell, Wes McDonald, Gary Liddle, Zak Jules.

It was tough,” admitted Norman.

“My age as well, it was my first season in the league so I was trying to find my feet.

“But I knew if I kept working hard I would get my chance in the team.

“Obviously with results last season I knew I would get myself back in the team and I was eager to get myself back in to help the cause.

“I think this season has been very different for me. Since the new gaffer has come in, I feel I have found my place now.

“I understand my role a lot better and I feel a lot more settled, I’m happy with the start we have made and excited for the rest of the season.”

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Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS selects ten post-war Walsall 'Classic Campaigns'.

1959-60

Walsall stormed to the Fourth Division title under Bill Moore in 1959-60. The Saddlers kicked off with a 3-1 victory at home to Crewe and lost just one of their first 12 games to emerge as early pace-setters. Seven straight wins climaxed with an 8-0 annihilation of Southport and Jimmy Dudley was signed from West Brom in December.

Walsall clinched promotion with a 4-2 victory at Oldham with seven games remaining and lethal marksmen Tony Richards, Roy Faulkner and Colin Taylor scored 67 goals between them as the Saddlers won the title by five points.

Other stars included skipper Harry Haddington and Ken Hodgkisson.

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1960-61

Bill Moore managed Walsall to promotion for the second consecutive season in 1960-61. They trounced Southend 5-1 in their opening home match and overcame the loss of Harry Haddington with a broken leg in late September. Top scorer Tony Richards netted four goals in a 6-2 victory over Port Vale, then Walsall completed a Christmas double over eventual champions Bury. The Saddlers remained unbeaten at home and charged to promotion with ten wins in 11 games during the closing weeks of the season, clinching the runners-up slot with a 2-1 win at Shrewsbury. Tony Richards and Colin Taylor scored 69 goals overall.

1974-75

Alan Buckley was leading marksman as Walsall reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1974-75. The Saddlers lost only twice in their first ten Third Division games and triumphed 6-0 at home to Brighton. They beat Ashford Town 3-1 and Newport County 3-1 before drawing 0-0 at Manchester United in the FA Cup third round. Doug Fraser's side gained a shock 3-2 replay win in front of the TV cameras, then defeated top-flight Newcastle 1-0 in front of 19,998 at Fellows Park prior to losing 2-1 at Birmingham in the fifth round.

George Andrews, Alan Buckley and Mick Kearns were ever-present as Walsall finished in eighth position.

c i ss a Cl 1979-80

Walsall regained Third Division status at the first attempt in 1979-80. Alan Buckley returned as player-boss and formed an exciting partnership with leading marksman Don Penn. The Saddlers were undefeated in their opening 13 games and went top of the Fourth Division after a 1-0 victory at Newport County in late December. Northampton were hammered 5-1 and Walsall remained in pole position with a record 21 match unbeaten run. Kenny Mower was a key figure in defence, Ron Green excelled in goal and Ian Paul starred in midfield.

Walsall were pipped to the championship by Huddersfield after losing their last two games.

1983-84

Alan Buckley guided Walsall to the EFL Cup semi-finals in 1983-84. The major summer signing was Colin Brazier from Lincoln and he made his debut as the Saddlers kicked off with a 1-0 win at Exeter. They overcame heavy defeats at Bolton and Oxford with new arrival Gary Childs helping to catapult Walsall into the promotion race with a 12 match unbeaten run. They beat Blackpool 4-3, Barnsley 3-0, Shrewsbury 2-1, Arsenal 2-1 and Rotherham 4-2 in the EFL Cup before losing 4-2 on aggregate to Liverpool in the semifinals. Midfielder Craig Shakespeare was ever-present as the Saddlers finished sixth in the Third Division.

1987-88

Tommy Coakley managed Walsall to Third Division play-off final glory in 1987-88. The Saddlers beat West Brom 3-2 in the EFL Cup first round and were early pace-setters after losing only twice in 22 games. Nicky Cross grabbed a hattrick in a 5-2 victory at home to Rotherham shortly before he joined Leicester in January and Walsall narrowly failed to secure automatic promotion, finishing third after failing to win their last two matches. The Saddlers defeated Notts County 4-2 on aggregate, then drew 3-3 with Bristol City in the play-off final before David Kelly netted a hat-trick in Walsall's 4-0 replay triumph.

cCAMPAIGNS 1994-95

Ever-present strikers Kyle Lightbourne and Kevin Wilson scored 39 goals between them as Walsall won promotion in 1994-95. Chris Nicholl replaced Kenny Hibbitt in charge after a poor start to the season and the Saddlers surged up the Third Division table after losing just once in 15 games before New Year. Fulham were defeated 5-1, Hereford United 4-3 and Barnet 4-0 during that spell and Walsall took Leeds United to an FA Cup third round replay. The Saddlers remained in the promotion frame and gained four successive victories before clinching the runners-up slot with a 0-0 draw at Bury in their final match.

1998-99

Walsall won promotion to the First Division under new manager Ray Graydon in 1998-99. Newcomers included Neil Pointon, Andy Rammell and Darren Wrack, with the Saddlers winning their opening match at Gillingham 1-0 and gaining six victories in their first nine games. Swedish midfielder Bjarni Larusson arrived in September and Walsall won 1-0 at home to Preston to go second in the

table at the start of the following month. They lost 2-1 to Millwall in the Auto Windscreens Shield area final but won four of their six matches in April and clinched promotion with a 3-1 win at home to Oldham, finishing runners-up.

2000-01

Ray Graydon plotted Walsall's 2000-01 Second Division play-off final triumph. The Saddlers had been relegated the previous season and Brett Angel scored twice on his debut as they kicked off with a 3-2 win at Rotherham. He formed an exciting partnership with fellow newcomer Jorge Leitao as Walsall won their first five games, remaining in pole position until a 2-1 defeat at Brentford in late October. They maintained their promotion challenge, trouncing both Swansea and Wycombe 5-1, and qualified for the play-offs in fourth position. Walsall beat Stoke 4-2, then defeated Reading 3-2 after extra-time in the play-off final.

2006-07

Walsall won the League Two title with a club record 89 points in 2006-07. The Saddlers raced to the top of the table after winning their first three games under new manager Richard Money. They beat Peterborough 5-0 and regained pole position with a 2-1 win at Bristol Rovers in mid-September, losing only two of their opening 27 matches. Displaced by Hartlepool United after winning just once in seven games, they clinched promotion with a 2-1 victory at Notts County, then pipped Hartlepool to the title despite being held to a 1-1 draw at promoted Swindon in their final match. Dean Keates was leading marksman with 13 League goals.

"Walsall were forced to play with 10 men soon after going 3-2 up"

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FROM PRE-SEASON TO THE FINAL WHISTLE - AND BEYOND

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"He led the Gas to successive promotions from the Conference to League One"

IN THE SADDLE

BY NINO ROBERTSON

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STARTING his career in the centre of the park, Darrell Clarke’s first club was his hometown team – Mansfield Town. His started with the Stags’ Academy in 1987, and impressed sufficiently to make his Town debut in 1995.

In six years at Field Mill, he made 159 appearances and scored 24 times becoming a fans’ favourite, partly because of being a home-grown talent.

In 2001, he went in search of a fresh challenge and moved on to Hartlepool United. He stayed at Victoria Park for a similar amount of time as was with Mansfield. However, did not make as many appearances, nor score as many goals.

He went on to find the net on 19 occasions in 127 outings for United but did not see out his contract in Hartlepool, thanks to a knee injury, and three separate loan spells saw him phased out at the Blues.

His first temporary switch was Stockport County, then Port Vale and, finally, Rochdale before he was released in 2007.

Across his three loan clubs, he played only 14 times as he suffered a re-occurrence of his knee problem.

His next move was to drop into the National League with Salisbury. Impressively, he stayed with the Whites for six years, playing into his late 30s and it was there where he gained his first taste of managerial experience.

In July 2010, Tommy Widdrington left Salisbury for the job of assistant manager at Southend United, and, as a result, Clarke became joint caretaker manager beside Mikey Harris. The next month he was made player-manager on a permanent basis, with Harris as his assistant.

In 2012, he guided the club to promotion back to the National League following a 3-2 extra-time win over Dover in the play-off final. Such was his reputation, it had Bristol Rovers vying for his services and he joined the League Two club as assistant-manager to John Ward in June 2013.

A year later, he took the manager’s job, with the club out of the EFL. He led the Gas to successive promotions f rom the Conference to League One, knocking back advances of Championship clubs, including Leeds United, to stay at Rovers.

However last season, after Rovers suffered seven defeats in 10 games, he left his post in December despite having fashioned respectable mid-table finishes in the years previously. At the time of his departure, he was the fourthlongest serving manager in the EFL. He was appointed Walsall manager in May, following the Saddlers’ relegation to League Two under Dean Keates.

LET'S GO ROUND AGAIN Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS profiles ten players who had more than one spell at Walsall.

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Long-serving goalkeeper Jimmy Walker was ever-present Player of the Year in Walsall’s 1998-99 promotion success. He turned professional with Notts County in July 1991 and joined Walsall in August 1993. Also ever-present as the Saddlers reached the fourth round of the FA Cup and EFL Cup in 1997-98, he starred in the 200001 Second Division play-off f inal triumph and was Player of the Year again in 2001-02. He joined West Ham in July 2004 but suffered a bad knee injury in their 2004-05 Championship play-off f inal success.

Rejoining Walsall in October 2010, he made 453 EFL appearances overall.

STAN JONES

Commanding central defender Stan Jones had two spells at Walsall.

Initially with Kidderminster Harriers, he joined the Saddlers in May 1956 and featured in their 1959-60 Fourth Division title campaign. He moved to West Brom in May 1960 and was twice ever-present, helping them to reach two consecutive EFL Cup finals. Rejoining Walsall in March 1968, he was ever-present in 1970-71 and netted seven goals in 236 EFL games overall before moving to Burton Albion in July 1973. He was Kidderminster's player-boss, then Walsall trainer/coach under Alan Buckley and a local sports agent for Phillips-Tuftex.

COLIN TAYLOR

Goalscoring favourite Colin Taylor had three spells at Walsall. Initially with Stourbridge, he joined the Saddlers in February 1958, starring in their meteoric rise to the Second Division. He moved to Newcastle United in June 1963 but rejoined Walsall in October 1964 and helped take Liverpool to an FA Cup fourth round replay in 1967-68. Joining Crystal Palace in May 1968, he starred in their 1968-69 promotion success and returned to Walsall again in September 1969. He netted 169 goals in 457 EFL games overall before joining Kidderminster in July 1973.

Later a painter and decorator, he died in Dudley in June 2005.

RAY TRAIN

Midfielder Ray Train had two spells at Walsall. Signing professional for the Saddlers in November 1968, he featured in their 1971-72 FA Cup run before joining Carlisle United in December 1971. He helped reach the top-flight in 1973-74 and moved via Sunderland to Bolton Wanderers in March 1977. A promotion winner again in 1977-78, he repeated the feat with Watford in 1978-79, then played for Oxford United, AFC Bournemouth, Northampton Town and Tranmere Rovers. He returned to Walsall in August 1986 and netted 11 goals in 91 EFL games overall, becoming their coach, then was Middlesbrough’s chief scout.

BERNIE WRIGHT

Burly striker Bernie Wright starred as Walsall beat Manchester United and Newcastle en route to the FA Cup fifth round in 1974-75. Initially with

Birmingham City, he joined Walsall in September 1971 and was a key figure in their 1971-72 FA Cup run. Joining Everton in February 1972, he rejoined Walsall in January 1973 and netted 40 goals in 167 EFL games overall before moving to Bradford City in February 1977. He joined Port Vale in June 1978 and was top scorer in 1978-79, then played for Kidderminster Harriers, Trowbridge, Cheltenham, Worcester and Gloucester, becoming a warehouse foreman in West Bromwich.

ALAN BUCKLEY

Striker Alan Buckley was Walsall's leading marksman in five successive seasons. Initially with Nottingham Forest, he gained top-flight experience prior to joining the Saddlers in August 1973. He starred as they reached the FA Cup fifth round in 1974-75 and 1977-78, moving to Birmingham City in October 1978.

Rejoining Walsall as player-boss in July 1979, he led them to promotion in 1979-80 and the EFL Cup semi-finals in 1983-84. He netted 174 goals in 419 EFL games overall before leaving in August 1986, then managed Kettering, Grimsby, West Brom, Grimsby, Lincoln City, Rochdale and Grimsby again.

MICK KEARNS

Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Mick Kearns gained a club record 15 caps while at Walsall.

Signing professional for Oxford United in July 1968, he contested a first-team slot with Roy Burton prior to joining Walsall in July 1973. He was everpresent in three successive seasons and twice helped the Saddlers to reach the FA Cup fifth round. Moving to Wolves in July 1979, he rejoined Walsall in August 1982 and starred as they won at Arsenal in the 1983-84 EFL Cup fourth round, making 275 EFL appearances overall. He worked as a steward in Aldridge, then became Walsall's community director.

RON GREEN

Goalkeeper Ron Green featured prominently in Walsall’s 1979-80 promotion success. Initially with Alvechurch, he joined Walsall in June 1977 and was ever-present in 1981-82, then helped reach the EFL Cup semi-finals in 1983-84. He moved to Shrewsbury Town in June 1984, then played for Bristol Rovers, Scunthorpe United and Wimbledon before rejoining Walsall in March 1989. Making 230 EFL appearances overall for the Saddlers, he joined Kidderminster Harriers in August 1991, then Colchester United, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Moor Green and Oldbury, becoming Coventry City’s community officer.

MARTIN O’CONNOR

Cayman Island international midfielder Martin O’Connor skippered Walsall’s 1994-95 promotion success.

Initially with Bromsgrove Rovers, he joined Crystal Palace in June 1992 and was loaned to Walsall in March 1993. He rejoined Walsall for £40,000 in February 1994 and moved to Peterborough United for £350,000 in July 1996. Sold to Birmingham City for £500,000 in November 1996, he returned to Walsall in February 2002 and netted 24 goals in 152 EFL games overall before moving to Shrewsbury in August 2003. He later played for Kidderminster, then managed Halesowen and rejoined Walsall as assistant-boss.

RICHARD O’KELLY

Striker Richard O’Kelly was an influential figure as Walsall reached the EFL Cup semi-finals in 1983-84. Moving from Alvechurch to Walsall in October 1979, he was leading marksman in 1984-85 and scored as they beat topflight Coventry City in the EFL Cup second round, joining Port Vale in July 1986. He returned to Walsall in January 1988 and helped to clinch promotion, netting 57 goals in 216 EFL games overall for the Saddlers before reuniting with Alan Buckley at Grimsby Town in July 1988. Later assisting Buckley at Grimsby and West Brom, he has since held various coaching posts including back at Walsall.

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TODAY’S match is the 69th meeting of Argyle and Walsall in a series that stretches back to 1927, when Jack Leslie scored for the Pilgrims in a 2-1 defeat at the Saddlers’ old home of Fellow’s Park.

CHARLIE ROSE was not around then, but recalls a match which saw the return of a man who would go on to lead Argyle well in some of their darkest days.

APRIL 9, 2011. NPOWER LEAGUE 1

ARGYLE 2 WALSALL 0

THE BUILD-UP Coming into the match off the back of three losses from their previous four games, Peter Reid’s side feared that back-to-back relegations were to be the probable outcome of this season for the first time in the club’s history.

With Argyle sitting nine points off safety and having lost nine games out of 10 in January and February, things were starting to look glum for the Greens. If they were to keep their league status, they would have to go on a solid run of results. Reid made three changes to his starting 11 that, four days prior, had lost 2-0 away to Leyton Orient.

THE TEAMS Argyle: David Button; Karl Duguid, Curtis Nelson, Stephane Zubar, Jim Paterson; Simon Walton, Carl Fletcher (capt), Kari Arnason; Joe Mason (Jed Harper-Penman 90), Rory Fallon (Rory Patterson 84), Yala Bolasie. Substitutes (not used): Romain Larrieu (gk), Bondz N'Gala, Anton Peterlin, Krisztián Timár, Luke Young.

Walsall: Jimmy Walker; Darryl Westlake, Emmanuele Smith, Andy Butler (capt), Tom Williams; Emmanuel Ledesma (Jonathan Macken 54), Marc Laird, MarcAntoine Gbarssin (Alex Nicholls 69), Matt Richards, Julian Gray; Darren Byfield (Jordan Cook 54).

Substitutes (not used): Clayton McDonald, Richard Taundry, Will Grigg, David Bevan (gk).

THE OUTCOME The win bolstered confidence amongst the squad and bridged the gap between relegation and survival to just seven points. The win against a side that sat in 22nd place made the relegation zone a whole lot tighter. Swindon, in 23rd place, were within touching distance, two points ahead and having played a game extra. Today’s visitors were two further points away, and Notts County, who had played one game fewer were six clear of the Pilgrims, Bristol Rovers seven.

The goal-difference tally was also to be considered, Argyle and Swindon sitting level on -18, on -19 and Bristol Rovers on a whopping -31. For the remainder of the season, Pilgrims would have one eye on their mobile 'phones, keeping up with the live scores and trying to crunch the numbers to see what was needed for survival.

THE FORGOTTEN MAN That Saturday afternoon, Simon Walton was starting his first Argyle game in more than two and a half years. Argyle broke their transfer-record for the third time in a year when securing the services of Walton in 2008 yet, following some differences of opinions with manager Paul Sturrock, was placed on the transfer-list just four months after joining.

He joined Blackpool on loan until the end of the season, and was shipped out on loan again, to Crewe for the entirety of the 2009-10 season. July 2010 saw Walton take part in another season-long loan, linking up with Sheffield United. However, he suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury in a pre-season friendly which ruled him out long term, and he returned to Home Park for the rest of his recovery.

POP CULTURE Enjoying poll position in the UK singles charts was Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull’s On the Floor; Nigel Cole’s Made in Dagenham was the best selling DVD in the UK; and Hop was the must-see film on the big screen. On this day jockey Jason Maguire rode 14/1 shot Ballabrigs to victory in the Grand National.

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