The Opposition View: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

The Opposition View: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

We spoke to Ben Stapleton, a Rochdale fan, for this edition of the Opposition View: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle. How long have you been supporting Rochdale? My first Rochdale game was one which will live long in the memory, both for footballing and non footballing...
Tactical Preview: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

Tactical Preview: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

Both Rochdale and Plymouth Argyle come into Saturday’s League One encounter at Spotland in desperate need of three points in what could likely be a relegation six-pointer should things stay as they are. Just seven points separate the two sides in 18th and 22nd...
Match Analysis: Plymouth Argyle v Bradford

Match Analysis: Plymouth Argyle v Bradford

Walking out of Home Park on the dark and blustery late afternoon that was Saturday, it was hard to escape from the idea that I’d just witnessed two poor teams for this level and battle it out to a 3-3 draw that satisfied nobody. Whilst these moments often bring with...
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

After the F.A cup misery against Oxford, Plymouth Argyle returned to Sky Bet League One action this afternoon against bottom side Bradford City. What some may describe as a six-pointer resulted in a dismal defensive display by the Pilgrims in front of 9,000 at Home...
The Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

The Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

We spoke to Jason McKeown of The Width of a Post for this edition of The Opposition View, Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford. How did you get into supporting Bradford? It all came about during my teenage years. One morning I was chatting to some friends who were planning to...
Lessons Learned: Plymouth Argyle vs Oxford

Lessons Learned: Plymouth Argyle vs Oxford

The magic of the F.A. cup returned to Plymouth Argyle once again and to a neutral at least, did not disappoint. A great advert for League One sides was presented to us at Home Park with two struggling teams plying their trade in the bid to progress to the prestigious...
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Oxford

Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Oxford

A decent performance was not enough to secure Plymouth Argyle’s passage into the FA Cup 3rd round as a 2-1 victory at Home Park saw Oxford progress. Starting XI   Matt Macey – 5 It was another afternoon where, whilst he had by no means a shocker,...
Tactical Preview: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

Tactical Preview: Oxford v Plymouth Argyle

Oxford United and Plymouth Argyle come into Saturday’s FA Cup Second Round tie at Home Park with contrasting fortunes in League One. The visitors have lost just once in their last nine league games, keeping five clean sheets in the process. Meanwhile Argyle find...
The Opposition View: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

The Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle vs Oxford

We got the opposition view from James Richards of D3D4Football ahead of Plymouth Argyle vs Oxford. How did you get into supporting Oxford? I actually grew up in Portsmouth but my Dad has supported the Yellows since their Headington United days so it was his influence....
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

Lessons Learned: Shrewsbury vs Plymouth Argyle

Another night under the lights for the struggling greens which unfortunately resulted in another lacklustre performance from Plymouth Argyle. A strike in either half was the difference between the two sides, with Argyle offering very little in the form of an attacking...
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

Match Analysis: Shrewsbury v Plymouth Argyle

Plymouth Argyle were outplayed on the road against a side lining up with a diamond midfield and ultimately came away with a highly disappointing defeat. Sound familiar? Of course. It’s happened twice in ten days with both Luton Town and Shrewsbury Town deploying the...
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

Player Ratings: Shrewsbury v Plymouth Argyle

A poor performance away at Shrewsbury saw the gap between Plymouth Argyle in 22nd and 20th place outside of the relegation zone increase to 5 points. Goals from Docherty and Okenabirhie were enough to give Salop the three points on this occasion. Starting XI Macey...
The Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

The Opposition View: Shrewsbury vs Plymouth Argyle

With thanks to Ollie Warner from Salopcast. How did you get into supporting Shrewsbury? I moved to Shrewsbury aged 6. My Dad was a Cash and Carry manager for Booker, and he moved to Shrewsbury. He used his marketing budget to get an advertising board. I started in the...
Match Analysis: Plymouth Argyle v Fleetwood

Match Analysis: Plymouth Argyle v Fleetwood

Last weekend, Argyle were trounced by Luton Town after Derek Adams’ team selection caused his side to lose the midfield battle from minute one. Coming back from that 5-1 defeat with a win of their own, a 2-1 triumph over Fleetwood Town on Saturday, has done wonders...
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle v Fleetwood

It was a professional job by the Greens on Saturday, as Plymouth Argyle came out victorious against Fleetwood via a second half brace by Freddie Ladapo. Matt Macey – 6 A relatively shaky start from the Arsenal youngster, with the Cod Army’s high pressure clearly...
The Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

The Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle v Fleetwood

We spoke to a Fleetwood fan ahead of of their visit to play Plymouth Argyle. How long have you been supporting Fleetwood? I’ve been following Fleetwood since 2010 and got a season ticket in 2012! Loved going though getting free tickets and started going more and more...
The Opposition View: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

Tactical Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Fleetwood Town

Fleetwood arrive to take on Plymouth Argyle in the middle of an indifferent run of league form, having won three matches since the beginning of October. Narrow defeats to high-flying Portsmouth and Peterborough sandwiched victories against Shrewsbury and Blackpool,...
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

Match Analysis: Luton v Plymouth Argyle

For any manager looking to create a tactical plan for a match, it’s always important to try and maximise the strengths within a squad, while making every attempt possible to nullify the weaknesses. However, that level of planning is absolutely vital in fixtures where...
The Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle vs Bradford

The Opposition View: Luton v Plymouth Argyle

Luton supporter Daniel Coady gave his opposition view ahead of the League One match between Luton and Plymouth Argyle. Hi and thanks for talking to Argyle Life? How long have you been a Luton fan? My first game was in 1999, so 19 years this year. It’s been a real...
Tactical Preview: Rochdale v Plymouth Argyle

Tactical Preview: Luton v Plymouth Argyle

Luton come into Saturday’s clash with Plymouth Argyle having picked up 32 points out of a potential 36 in their last 12 home league games, winning 10 and drawing two. In stark contrast, the Pilgrims will be looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Sunderland...