First Team
All news, opinion and analysis on Plymouth Argyle FC men’s first team
2018/19 Review – Analysis: The failure of 4-2-3-1
4-2-3-1 reduces Fox’s influence on the ball and exposes him defensively, while preventing Sarcevic and Ness from effectively protecting the defence.
2018/19 Review: December
As with everything when looking back, it’s easy to speak with hindsight, but those two games in particular were hugely pivotal in shaping Argyle’s campaign.
Race to Home Park Latest: Lowe or no?
This statement concerned a lot of the Green Army but we must ask ourselves the question, would he really say he was joining Argyle live on national TV?
2018/19 Review: November
November too had some positive indicators for the Green Army, but the month was bookended by two losses as well as having one stinker of a defeat.
2018/19 Review: October
Argyle were desperate. The late defeat to Burton left them bottom of the league. Fortunately, what followed was the Greens’ best week of the season to date.
Race to Home Park Latest: Worry at Gigg Lane
The Bury chairman appears to be relatively out of the loop as his statement lacks any inside knowledge that we have not already become accustomed with.
2018/19 Review: September
If there was any optimism amongst the Green Army heading into the season, it was totally destroyed by the events of September.
Race to Home Park Latest: Announcement seems imminent
With an announcement of some sort expected tomorrow we will know very shortly who will be at the wheel for the beginning of the 2019/20 campaign.
2018/19 Review: August
Then, it came. Though we didn’t quite know it at the time, August 2018 contained 24 of the most critical hours in the club’s season.
2018/19 Review: July
Enthusiasm did dampen a little in the month of July. The results and performances in those warm-up matches were… mixed to say the least.
Race to Home Park: Ian Holloway
Holloway does represent an exciting opportunity; he brings back nostalgic memories of Championship football, Halmosi, Buzsaky, Norris and Ebanks-Blake.
2018/19 Review: 10 Reasons why Argyle were Relegated
People often accuse Derek Adams of being a negative manager and too defensive. However, last season for large periods his setup was simply too attacking.