“…not a bad ball in…” Few Argyle players have experienced as much as Mark Patterson did in his four years at Home Park. Having arrived from Derby Country and once again teaming up with Peter Shilton, Pato experienced a playoff semi-final defeat, then relegation to the basement division and a subsequent promotion at Wembley, where he also claimed th…

“Both ends that is all…” Kevin Wills will forever go down as a legend of South West football. Maybe more fondly remembered by Truro City supporters for his double, scoring at both ends, in the FA Vase final triumph in 2007. But he also won promotions with both Torquay United and Plymouth Argyle. Joining the Greens in the late 90s, Willsy made his b…

The next Trevor Francis. Well, it didn’t quite turn out like that for George Foster, but he certainly has no complaints about his career. The Plymouth born, football mad kid who grew up watching the sides of the late 1960s got his big chance against the player he was always likened to. Being thrust on to try and deal with one of the best forwards i…

Football, cricket, triathlon – in that order. What does it take to become one of Wayne Rooney’s most trusted people within football? Well, ask Pete Shuttleworth. Since their first meeting at Derby, Wayne as a player and Pete as a Performance Analyst, they have pretty much been at each other’s side, wherever they have gone around the world. Pete’s j…

He’s a superstar. Three time Olympian and rowing gold medallist Greg Searle is somewhat of an inspiration. After winning gold with his brother in 1992, bronze in 1996 and narrowly missing out in 2000, he was not content and 20 years later was back in a boat, at the age of 40, winning another Olympic medal. From being inspired by his history teacher…

Argyle Fives on best partnerships. If Mariner won’t get you, Raffery will. One of the deadliest striking partnerships in Argyle's history and there have been quite a few. In the latest episode of the Argyle Fives series, Charlie Price, Kevin Nancekivell and Rob McNichol try to narrow down all of the legendary partnerships into a condensed list of f…

Shell suit Shelly When a 16-year-old Paul Connolly arrived in Plymouth from Liverpool, not many would have imagined he would have gone on to become one of the club’s greatest full backs. ‘Shelly’ became an integral part of the Paul Sturrock revolution, featuring heavily in the 2003/04 promotion season. As the years and managers went on, he kept his…

Fireman Rhys. The name Rhys Griffiths might not mean that much to Argyle fans; a six-month spell which saw three goals in 17 matches doesn’t scream club legend. However, that short period of time meant so much to Rhys. The Cardiff born forward enjoyed a prolific time in his home country. He combined playing with working in the fire service and was …

“Bradley Wright Wright Phillips” A short but clearly affective spell at Home Park for Bradley Wright-Phillips helped propel his career in the right direction. Being from a famous footballing family, football was obviously going to be the career path for young Brad and his brother Shaun. They both made a breakthrough at Manchester City but while Sha…

With the summer transfer window now over, Head of Recruitment Jimmy Dickinson opens up about how he feels the business has gone. Nine new players have come into the club, with significant money paid. New markets explored and exciting additions who have already made an impact on the pitch. It hasn’t all be plain sailing and brining in quality player…

Kevin Hodges, quite literally, is THE Argyle legend. Two promotions, part of the incredible FA Cup semi-final side of 1984, numerous player of the season awards and, by a country mile, the club’s record appearance holder. From the young lad who turned up in Plymouth after his hometown club’s youth set-up had folded, to the father figure to younger …

‘He must have four lungs.’ To play 620 matches for one club over a 15-year spell, he probably did. Kevin Hodges, quite literally, is THE Argyle legend. Two promotions, part of the incredible FA Cup semi-final side of 1984, numerous player of the season awards and, by a country mile, the club’s record appearance holder. From the young lad who turned…

Cherry picking! Whether playing against us or for us, Steve Cherry has been involved in some of Argyle greatest moments over the last 40 years. As an opposition goalkeeper in 1984, he watched as an Andy Rogers corner flew past him and gave Argyle an historic FA Cup quarter-final win. Fast forward 12 years and he again, in involved, this time for us…

Argyle Fives on opening weekends. As we are building up to the opening weekend of the Sky Bet Championship season for 2024/25, what better way to get us in the mood than looking back at some of the best opening day matches from our history. The anticipation is always huge, everyone full optimism for the campaign ahead and over the years there have …

The Ox in the Box. When Barry Hayles signed for Argyle in the summer of 2006, aged 34, many thought he was in the twilight of his career. However, this evergreen striker had other ideas. He quickly became a fans favourite, was Argyle’s top scorer that season and is still paying now, some 18 years later. His story began in South London in the 1970s …

Argyle Fives on best comebacks. Everyone likes a comeback. Late drama, the range of emotion and almost certainly the ‘winning feeling’ is one of the greatest things about this great sport. And Argyle have been involved in a fair share. In the fourth of the Argyle Fives series, Charlie Price, Kevin Nancekivell and Rob McNichol dive into the club's h…

Welcome Tee-Jay. Nigerian striker Muhamed Tijani was the second player to join the club in the summer of 2024. Growing up in West Africa, Tee-Jay idolised Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney. He was always the best in his school and dreamed of one day playing in Europe. Those free-scoring school days led to that dream move, where the sun and comfor…

The latest episode of the Argyle Podcast is available to listen to! Super Frank Nouble. Not many footballers, have played for 19 clubs, featuring in the top six of divisions in England, spent two years in China and has set up their own Academy. Well, Frank Nouble has amongst many other things. Growing up in south London, he and his brother Joel, bo…

The first signing of the Wayne Rooney era. In May 2024, Nathanael Ogbeta became the first signing of the summer as Argyle prepared for their second successive Sky Bet Championship campaign. The highly rated full back has been on the books of Manchester City since the age of eight and captained England at youth level. Brought up in a sporting family…

“Oh Bobby, Bobby…” Winning promotion in your first game in charge isn’t a bad way to introduce yourself to the Green Army. That is exactly what Bobby Williamson did in April 2004. His 504 days in charge of Argyle certainly were eventful. From that magical day against QPR, to beating Sunderland, Wigan and Reading in the Championship; signing Taribo …

He led us out at Villa Park. What a moment that must have been for 22-year-old Leigh Cooper. An FA Cup semi-final, with half of Plymouth in the stands and one game away from Wembley. At the time he was one of the youngster captains in the Football League and although that day didn’t go his or Argyle’s way, Leigh was able to re-build his career afte…

‘A complete nutter.’ A phrase used to describe Andy Morrison by Blackpool manager Sam Allardyce. And, if you were to ask anyone who played against him, they would probably be the same. However, to played in the Premier League twice, captained half of the clubs you have played for and be named as Manchester City’s best ever captains, you’re more tha…

The future is bright, the future is Green! Nothing males a football fan prouder than seeing ‘one of their own’ break through and make it. Over the last few seasons, there has been success after success coming out of the Argyle Academy. The 2023/24 season has been no exception. The under-18s were double winner, the under-10s won the Oakham tournamen…

The one everyone wanted. The story of a promising footballer failing to live up to the hype is common. But what about the story of the best youngster the country has produced who was tipped to lead England to World Cup glory? Step forward Cherno Samba. A Championship Manager ‘must buy’ who was also the hottest property in the real world. Clubs were…

A two-time title winner. Before arriving at Home Park in the winter of 2000, David Worrell’s young career already included a third placed finish at a World Championships and, more loosely, a Premier League title win. The first, he was full involved in, the second, not so much. However, by the age of 19, the Dublin born full-back had been an ever pr…

The Plymouth Rose. You can count on one hand the Plymothians who have played football for England. In fact, just two born in the city have gone on to represent their country at full international level; Trevor Francis and Jemma Rose. For Jemma, it was a pipe dream growing up in the 1990s. She played junior football in the city for Activate, coached…

“He does it…Marino Keith!” From Peterhead to Plymouth, Marino Keith was a hero in Green and part of the crop of Argyle players who won two championships. Growing up in Aberdeenshire he made his professional bow later than most. After a strong performance in the Highland Leagues for Fraserburgh, he got his dream move to boyhood club Dundee United. A…

From being a Championship Manager legend to playing in the Championship with Argyle. A lot was expected of Bojan Djordijc. He made was playing first team football in Sweden aged 15, Manchester United came calling at 16 and he was one of the hottest properties on the computer game, Championship manager at 17. However, his career pathway didn’t quite…

The Wylde thing. Argyle players from Kirkintilloch tend to do pretty well. Sammy Black is the club's record goal scorer and Gregg Wylde, whilst not quite hitting the same heights, played a big part in Argyle's rejuvenation. A Rangers fan, who played in Celtic's Academy, Gregg moved back across Glasgow and started his professional career at Ibrox. U…

The magic of the cup. 40 years ago, third division Plymouth Argyle reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, an achievement still talked about today. Memories from that magical run ‘The Road to Villa Park’ are often spoken about by supporters who were there, the stories are part of Argyle folklore. 40 years on, the club in connection with Forever Gree…

Joe’s journey. Joe Mason grew up an Argyle supporter, had two older brothers in the Academy and dreamed of emulating his hero, Michael Evans. This week’s episode of the Argyle Podcast is part of the EFL’s Youth Development Week and shows off one of ‘our own’ who has gone on to make a success in the game after progressing through Argyle’s youth set-…

The cream of Cornwall. There aren’t many footballers from Cornwall who have gone on to grace the world stage, but Chris Morris certainly is one of them. Having failed to make the grade at both Argyle and Exeter City, Newquay-born Morris had to make the decision to move to Sheffield to pursue his footballing dream. After impressing the great Jack Ch…

The Feeney Footballing Family. Warren Feeney is one of four generations of professional footballers from his family. His grandad played for Swansea City and Ipswich Town in the 1940s and 50s, his dad was a prolific scorer for Glentoran, and his son has just started out being coached by Warren himself. Growing up in Belfast all Warren knew was footb…

“Campione, Campione, ole, ole, ole…” It was a weekend to remember for the Argyle under-18 side. Coming from 4-1 down to pip rivals Swindon Town to the title, the first for nine years. This week’s episode will focus on some of the people involved in clinching the South West EFL Youth Alliance League. Coaches, Jamie Lowry and James Bradley are joined…

"...but now he's alright." It's fair to say that Scott Wootton and an interesting relationship with the Argyle fans. He spent two and a half years at Home Park, got relegated, but also won promotion. That promotion season, in 2019/20, was a redemption season and once that won back many harsh critics from the year pervious. Before arriving at Argyle…

Put your left foot forward... Garry Nelson did more than that; he jumped in, full heartedly to a career which saw him loved by fans of every club he played for. Playing local football in Essex, he was overlooked by professional outfits and was about to head off to university until a certain Scottish manager called Smith, picked him up and signed hi…

The long-haired left-back from Liverpool. Or at least that was where he was born. Jon Beswetherick lived out many kids dream and pulled on the shirt of the club he grew up supporting – the green short of Argyle. Converted from a 43 goal a season striker in local junior football, to a marauding left-back, Bezzie established himself as a regular at H…

Argyle Fives on FA Cup ties. With the Greens looking to progress to the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time since 2007, the Argyle Five gang thought it would be a good idea to chat through some of the best from the club’s history. In the third of the Argyle Fives series, Charlie Price, Kevin Nancekivell and Rob McNichol dives into…

Football, ice-cream, music. Rory Fallon had three passions growing up and carved out a career in two of them. Having grown up in a footballing family and with one of the top coaches in New Zealand as his dad, it was little surprise that a young Rory wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. He swapped the sun and surf of New Zealand for the cut a…

Every 'yard' dog has its day. From Hartlepool to India, via Argyle. Peter Hartley never hit the heights of the Premier League like some of his youth teammates at Sunderland, however, he is etched into three clubs’ history books forever. At his boyhood club, he was part of a double act, with James Poole, to thrill the football; world with a Hartley-…

It's Sutton United's Tim Vine. As we approach the Emirates FA Cup third round tie against Sutton United, Rob McNichol chats to their most well-known supporter, Tim Vine. Tim, who is touring in Devon in March, has been a passionate supporter of The Us for many years and only remembers their giant killing back in 1989, when as a non-league side, they…

An FA Cup winner who was on the end of the biggest of cup shocks. David Phillips’ childhood was filled with travel, trauma and talent. He was born in Germany to a military family, before moving to Wales, Netherlands and Cornwall where he excelled at all sports. A talented rugby and cricket player who eventually was persuaded to play football at Hom…

A year of Evergreen. A year ago, you were asked to 'be the difference' and it is fair to say, you have stepped up to the mark. 6,000 members have already signed up in the first 12 months and the membership fees have already helped, hugely across the football club. In this week's episode of the podcast, Tim Herbert and Samantha Bonney from the Everg…

How does a lad from Staffordshire end up an Argyle fan? Well, a series of curious events including a panini sticker book, a drab draw between Stoke City and Brighton and Hove Albion and the colour Green led BBC Radio Devon Commentator to fall in love with Argyle. Despite not being able to get to games as much as he would have liked, Drew's affectio…

The French Green. There is a long list of French footballers who have gone on to become heroes at Plymouth Argyle and Maxime Blanchard is no exception. A classy man on and off the pitch, his relationship with the fans in such a turbulent time for the football club was a beautiful one to witness. The cliche goes that that the French are romantic, we…

Argyle Fives on Argyle captain. From Howard C. Grose in 1886 through to Joe Edwards in 2023, the job of the Argyle captain has always been a prestigious one. In the second of the Argyle Fives series, Charlie Price, Kevin Nancekivell and Rob McNichol dives into the club's history to narrow the list down to just five. There is a lot to debate with pr…

One Argyle! It has been a busy couple of weeks for everyone involved with Argyle Women. A good couple of wins in the league was followed by the very welcome news that the ownership would be taken on by Plymouth Argyle. But what does this mean? Well manager Ryan Perks, captain, Panagiota Papaioannou and club legend, Katie Middleton discuss the plan …

A journey from Bethel to Barcelona. Nigel Martyn is widely regarded as one of the best English goalkeepers of his generation; indeed he was the first goalie to cost a team £1m. However, his journey into the sport was anything but straight forward. A failed trial at Argyle was followed by non-league football in Cornwall. A break at Bristol Rovers go…

The Lion who never roared. The story of Jack Leslie is, now, a fairly well known one among Argyle fans. However, the intricate details of his life; his childhood, his family, his friends are not. Matt Tiller is a broadcaster, journalist, historian and Argyle supporter. He co-founded the Jack Leslie campaign and now is one of the most knowledgeable …

"Super Stevie Castle." The London lad who made it big in Devon. Steve Castle arrived at Home Park, with a reputation of being an all action midfielder and with the ability to score goals; he didn't disappoint. Despite injury in th pre-season of his first season, he went on to score 39 goals in 120 matches, including 22 in the failed promotion push …