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From editorials and opinion pieces to detailed tactical analysis and a weekly newsletter, this is the the home of the alternative Plymouth Argyle voice online.
Extra Time: One of Those Years
I’m not here exclusively to put a downer on proceedings – honest – but my overriding feeling after yesterday’s act of snatching a draw from the jaws of victory is that this season could be one we look back on in years to come with terror and anguish. A sort of “laugh...
Preview: Rotherham v Plymouth Argyle
Fitness and availability It seems as if Argyle have perhaps finally put their goalkeeping issues behind them, as well as all injury and suspension woes. Defender Gary Miller is at at risk of suspension however. having thus far clocked up four yellow cards this...
Extra Time: Defining A Season
It was particularly galling to call Saturday’s early December encounter with Gillingham a relegation six-pointer, particularly as the season has yet to reach the halfway mark. But, with Argyle’s opponents just three points ahead of them in the league heading into the...
Final Whistle: Backs To The Wall
It was very much backs to the wall for Plymouth Argyle as they climbed off the foot of the League One table courtesy of a late Toumani Diagouraga winner at Home Park on Saturday. Once again the tactics of manager Derek Adams were a key talking point with many...
Winners & Losers: Plymouth Argyle v Gillingham
Winner: Ryan Taylor Taylor’s return to the starting line-up was welcomed by Argyle on Saturday as the team came out victorious, winning 2-1. Although Taylor did not get on the scoresheet himself, it was clear for all to see throughout the ninety minutes how the Greens...
Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle v Gillingham
First of all, how did you get into supporting Gillingham? I have my dad to blame for this one! He surprised me with a ticket to my first ever game back in 2003. Rod Wallace scored in a 1-1 draw against Rotherham. I can’t really recall how a 7 year old me reacted to it...
Extra Time: The Cup Conundrum
The vast majority of us will remember the scenes after the FA Cup second round replay win against Newport County last season. The 1-0 victory, sealed with a Graham Carey penalty deep into extra time, did of course land Argyle their unforgettable third round tie...
Final Whistle: 1-0 or Bust
Another game. Another host of chances wasted. Whilst Plymouth Argyle would hardly be fighting for promotion if they had a few players who could finish their chances, they certainly would not be languishing at the bottom of League One, something that was again evident...
Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Bradford
Fitness and availability As has been the case for a lot of this season, Argyle continue with availability issues that seem specific to the position of goalkeeper. New loanee Will Mannion is available and earlier in the week Derek Adams hinted that Max Childs is...
Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle v Bradford
Written by Jason McKeown, Editor of Independent Bradford City website Width of a Post. First of all, how did you get into supporting Bradford City? My first game was actually 20 years ago last month. One morning, a group of friends told me they were going to watch...
Editorial: Time To Kill The Checkatrade Trophy
The addition of B-Teams is an affront to England’s lower leagues. Fans need to fight to keep it the thriving institution it was once.
Extra Time: Fine Margins
I appreciate this will come as good news to very few people other than myself, but with the UK Championship on the horizon, it’s not long before snooker is back on our TV screens again through the BBC. That means we get another week of John Virgo gloriously telling us...