Final Whistle: To Bristol and Back

Final Whistle: To Bristol and Back

Another week, another familiar story with Plymouth Argyle. Two months ago, I would be writing this through gritted teeth. However, I have a humble grin on my face, satisfied in the knowledge that Argyle sit top of the form table following an excellent 0-1 win at...
Match Analysis: Peterborough 0 Plymouth Argyle 1

Match Analysis: Peterborough 0 Plymouth Argyle 1

I’ll admit I was very fearful heading into Saturday afternoon’s game against Peterborough United. For Plymouth Argyle, this was to be the start of a very difficult run in which they would play four of the top six in League One before the middle of March. All of this...
Match Analysis: Peterborough 0 Plymouth Argyle 1

Player Ratings: Peterborough 0 Plymouth Argyle 1

A fantastic finish by Ruben Lameiras handed Plymouth Argyle a late win against ten-men Peterborough. The game swung on a red card in the final seconds of the first half and a moment of inspiration late on. Kyle Letheren – 6 Letheren made a good save from a...
The Opposition View: Peterborough v Plymouth Argyle

The Opposition View: Peterborough v Plymouth Argyle

For Peterborough United vs Plymouth Argyle, The Opposition View is brought to you with thanks to Jarred Farmer of The Yellow Block Podcast. How long have you been supporting Peterborough? I’ve been supporting the Posh for around 18 years now. I got taken to my...
Tactical Preview: Peterborough v Plymouth Argyle

Tactical Preview: Peterborough v Plymouth Argyle

Both Peterborough and Plymouth Argyle come into this clash at the ABAX stadium looking to return to winning ways. The hosts remain winless in their last four league games (L2, D2) whilst Argyle come into the game on the back of a frustrating 1-0 defeat at the hands of...
Lessons Learned: Wycombe 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

Lessons Learned: Wycombe 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

It was a rough away game for Plymouth Argyle against Wycombe Wanderers at Adams Park. Argyle were consistently on the back foot and struggled to get any real momentum going as a first half Yann Songo’o own goal sealed the victory for the home side. Fearing The Beast I...
Match Analysis: Wycombe 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

Match Analysis: Wycombe 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

Not all good things can last forever, and indeed Plymouth Argyle’s 100% start to 2019 has come to an abrupt end. There was a certain inevitability about the manner of defeat, as Argyle went down 1-0 to Gareth Ainsworth’s Wycombe Wanderers. The game itself continued...
Lessons Learned: Wycombe 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

Player Ratings: Wycombe 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

Plymouth Argyle’s four match winning run and five match unbeaten run came to an end with a poor performance at Adams Park against Wycombe Wanderers. Kyle Letheren: 5 Didn’t have much to do, saved all Wycombe shots on target, though many were routine....
The Opposition View: Peterborough v Plymouth Argyle

The Opposition View: Wycombe vs Plymouth Argyle

It’s been a long time since Argyle and Wycombe met in August- what did you make of the game at Home Park? It was certainly a game of two halves, Argyle bossed the first half and were perhaps unlucky to go into the break at only 1-0. But we came out fighting in the...
Tactical Preview: Peterborough v Plymouth Argyle

Tactical Preview: Wycombe v Plymouth Argyle

Line-Up Captain Matt Bloomfield will be looking to return to the side following injury. The 34-year-old has recently returned from three months out following knee problems. Bloomfield scored Wycombe’s equaliser when the two sides drew 1-1 back in August. Adebayo...
A repeat of last season? Unlikely

A repeat of last season? Unlikely

Four wins from four to start 2019, fitting in neatly with the introduction of a series of players into Plymouth Argyle’s first team: it all makes for a nice narrative. Derek Adams finds his best team, that team goes on to deliver results immediately and things...
Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Walsall

Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle vs Walsall

The performance was not as convincing as we may have hoped but in terms of results, you can’t ask for much better than a 100% start to 2019. Two set piece goals saw Plymouth Argyle take a 2-0 lead and Andy Cook pegged back a consolation late on. Kyle Letheren...
Match Analysis: Peterborough 0 Plymouth Argyle 1

Match Analysis: Plymouth Argyle v Coventry

Plymouth Argyle’s 2-1 victory over Coventry City at the weekend felt very significant. Not only did it move the Greens to within one position of safety (and within nine points of eighth place for the optimists amongst us), it also marked the first time Argyle have won...
Match Analysis: Peterborough 0 Plymouth Argyle 1

Lessons Learned: Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry

League One action returned to the theatre of greens this afternoon with the arrival of newly promoted Coventry City. A team with a quick set of forward players was expected to cause problems for the revived Plymouth Argyle however a tactical switch around half time...
Match Analysis: Peterborough 0 Plymouth Argyle 1

Player Ratings: Plymouth Argyle v Coventry

A gripping encounter saw Plymouth Argyle edge out playoff-chasing Coventry and continue their 100% start to 2019. Kyle Letheren – 8 With the number 1 jersey still being up for grabs, Letheren did plenty to strengthen his case for a starting spot for the rest of...
Match Analysis: Wycombe 1 Plymouth Argyle 0

Tactical Preview: Plymouth Argyle v Coventry

Coventry City come into Saturday’s League One clash at Home Park with faint hopes of pushing closer to the Play-Offs, sitting eight points behind sixth-placed Peterborough. Plymouth however, arrive fresh from impressive back-to-back wins over Oxford and...
Tactical Preview: Peterborough v Plymouth Argyle

The Opposition View: Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry City

Sideways Sammy gave his opposition view ahead of Coventry versus Plymouth Argyle. 1. Hi again and thanks for talking to us. How do you think the season has gone since the two clubs last met in August? It’s been a season of good and bad runs. After a fairly poor start,...
Editorial: The B-Team Myth

Editorial: The B-Team Myth

“Create a good second league and you will see how many players make it to the Premier League,” he said. “Perhaps then managers in the Premier League will have more courage to play them.” Those were the words of Pep Guardiola – let’s...
The Opposition View: Peterborough v Plymouth Argyle

Match Analysis: Southend v Plymouth Argyle

When analysing the Oxford game, I mentioned that despite the 3-0 victory, I was worried about the forthcoming encounter with Southend United. Why? Well, the convincing result made it all but obvious that Derek Adams would line up with an unchanged team for the next...