by Nick Saunders Smith | Nov 21, 2018 | Analysis
Plymouth Argyle may have exited the Checkatrade Trophy with a whimper – scoring none and conceding ten – but several reserves were presented with the opportunity to show the Green Army what they have to offer. Here, we break down what we learned about...
by Sam Down | Nov 16, 2018 | Analysis
Taking over from James Brent, Simon Hallett inarguably has a tough act to follow. Brent left the club in a stronger position than he found it both on and off the pitch, so maintaining the steady financial and footballing progression that was achieved will not be easy....
by Nick Saunders Smith | Nov 13, 2018 | Analysis
Since joining Truro City on loan, Plymouth Argyle reserve Dan Rooney has excelled. The central-midfielder recently won the player-of-the-month award for October and has helped to turn around the club’s fortunes. With performances and results picking up over the past...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Nov 12, 2018 | Analysis
Plymouth Argyle enjoyed their best month yet, amassing three wins and lifting themselves off the bottom of the table in the process. At the heart of their improvement, this player deserved the Player of the Month Award. Player of the month archive August Player of the...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Nov 9, 2018 | Analysis
Part 1: The manager and the mentality Part 2: The real problem area – midfield Part 3: The Sarcevic factor Part 4: Defensive disaster? Part 5: Defensive disaster II Part 6: Taylor or Ladapo? Part 7: The creative void For all of Plymouth Argyle’s issues, chance...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Nov 3, 2018 | Analysis
“The reality is that I’ve never seen a more bust company than Plymouth Argyle Football Club was when we took it over” – James Brent, 2016 That was how James Brent described the financial situation at Argyle during a fan’s forum in 2016. He wasn’t wrong....
by Sam Down | Nov 1, 2018 | Analysis
As Plymouth Argyle begin their first days without James Brent as chairman, the time has come for an overall assessment of his time at the club, and the legacy he has left for new owner Simon Hallett to take on. Many fans are critical of his apparently stringent nature...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Oct 26, 2018 | Analysis
Part 1: The manager and the mentality Part 2: The real problem area – midfield Part 3: The Sarcevic factor Part 4: Defensive disaster? Part 5: Defensive disaster II Part 6: Taylor or Ladapo? Part 7: The creative void The most passionate debate this season?...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Oct 24, 2018 | Analysis
Part 1: The manager and the mentality Part 2: The real problem area – midfield Part 3: The Sarcevic factor Part 4: Defensive disaster? Part 5: Defensive disaster II Part 6: Taylor or Ladapo? Part 7: The creative void This past Saturday, Argyle shipped three...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Oct 19, 2018 | Analysis
Plymouth Argyle suffered a torrid month, winning none and avoiding defeat in only one match as they slumped to the bottom of the table. Player of the month archive August Player of the month September Player of the month October Player of the month November Player of...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Oct 14, 2018 | Analysis
Part 1: The manager and the mentality Part 2: The real problem area – midfield Part 3: The Sarcevic factor Part 4: Defensive disaster? Part 5: Defensive disaster II Part 6: Taylor or Ladapo? Part 7: The creative void Argyle’s centre backs: Edwards, Wootton,...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Oct 8, 2018 | Analysis
Part 1: The manager and the mentality Part 2: The real problem area – midfield Part 3: The Sarcevic factor Part 4: Defensive disaster? Part 5: Defensive disaster II Part 6: Taylor or Ladapo? Part 7: The creative void For a player with some obvious flaws, who...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Oct 3, 2018 | Analysis
Part 1: The manager and the mentality Part 2: The real problem area – midfield Part 3: The Sarcevic factor Part 4: Defensive disaster? Part 5: Defensive disaster II Part 6: Taylor or Ladapo? Part 7: The creative void A lot of focus has been put on the defence as...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Oct 2, 2018 | Analysis
Part 1: The manager and the mentality Part 2: The real problem area – midfield Part 3: The Sarcevic factor Part 4: Defensive disaster? Part 5: Defensive disaster II Part 6: Taylor or Ladapo? Part 7: The creative void With Argyle rooted to the bottom of the table...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Sep 7, 2018 | Analysis
Plymouth Argyle performed well enough at the start of the month, but ended it in a terrible fashion as Peterborough won 5-1 at Home Park. Player of the month archive August Player of the month September Player of the month October Player of the month November Player...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Aug 3, 2018 | Analysis
by Nick Saunders Smith | Apr 14, 2018 | Analysis
Oscar Threlkeld wins March Player of the Month. Congratulations to Oscar Threlkeld, who is Argyle Life’s Player of the Month for the first time. He is closely followed by Jamie Ness (11.82) who, like Ruben Lameiras in third (11.03), takes his place on the monthly...
by Nick Saunders Smith | Feb 28, 2018 | Analysis
Antoni Sarcevic wins February Player of the Month Congratulations to Antoni Sarcevic, who is Argyle Life’s Player of the Month for the second consecutive month. Like in January, Graham Carey finished second, albeit by an even finer margin, while Ryan Taylor...
by Dan Ellard | Feb 22, 2018 | Analysis
“Football should be played on the deck” we’re always told. In general I agree. Retaining possession has become so much more important in the modern game than it was before – I watched Manchester City play last week and every corner they had was played short,...
by Stanley George | Jan 10, 2018 | Analysis
Those dedicated Pilgrims who made the trip to Blackpool may have noticed that there weren’t many home fans in attendance. Trekking to a seaside resort town on a dismal December afternoon isn’t many people’s idea of a good time. Alas, the poor stewardship of the Oyston...
