The Pilgrim 2019-20, match 17: Argyle vs Crewe Alexandra

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v Crewe Alexandra Sky Bet League Two, League Match 17 Saturday, February 15. 3pm.

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beef with potato, British minced distinctly onion and swede, pepper, wrapped seasoned with in light puff pastry.

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E G A P T S R I F E H T

ARGYLE’S FIRST FIVE GAMES ON FEBRUARY 15

THE FIRST FIVE INVENTIONS BY ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL

1908 Millwall 2 Argyle 0, Southern League

Telephone – 1876

1913 Brighton 1 Argyle 4, Southern League

Audiometer – 1879

1930 Merthyr Town 0 Argyle 3, Division Three South

Photophone – 1880

1947 Argyle 4 Leicester City 0, Division Two

Metal detector – 1881

1958 Argyle 3 QPR 1, Division Three South

Tetrahedral kite – 1903

THE FIRST FIVE CHART HITS BY SO SOLID CREW

ARGYLE’S FIRST FIVE GAMES AGAINST CREWE ALEXANDRA

21 Seconds – No.1, August 2001

January 16, 1937 Crewe 0 Argyle 2, FA Cup 3

They Don't Know – No.3, November 2001

December 9, 1950 Crewe 2 Argyle 2, FA Cup 2

Haters – No.8, January 2002

December 13, 1950 Crewe 0 Argyle 3, FA Cup 2R

Ride Wid Us – No.19, April 2004

August 10, 1968 Argyle 2 Crewe 2, D3

Broken Silence – No.9, September 2003

March 1, 1969 Crewe 2 Argyle 1, D3

CREWE ALEXANDRA’S FIRST FIVE KIT MANUFACTURERS

CREWE ALEXANDRA’S FIRST FIVE MANAGERS

1976-80 Bukta

W McNeill 1892-94

1980-82 Umbro

J Hall 1895-96

1982-84 Le Coq Sportif

R Roberts January 1897- December 1897

1984- 91 Adidas

J Bloomley 1898-1925

1991-94 Matchwinner

Tom Baiey 1925-1938

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5 The support, at both Colchester and Salford, was superb. To have nearly half of the stadium on Tuesday night was special – and the crowd helped rally us when we faced difficult spells in the second half.

After the defeat at Colchester, I said that we needed to respond quickly – because that is what good teams do. The lads showed superb resilience and desire to keep going and win Tuesday night’s game in the final minutes.

Get behind the lads. They are putting in 100% for the green shirt.

THE LOWEDOWN

SINCE our last home game against Newport, we have experienced two tough games, in difficult conditions, at Colchester and Salford.

I felt that we had to show another side to our game in midweek – rolling our sleeves up in a physical challenge and fighting for the three points.

We scored great goals to go ahead, and got pegged back twice, and I was delighted to get the winner in front of more than 1,000 members of the Green Army.

We will never get carried away – we know there are many tough tests ahead between now and the end of the season. We have been hard at work this week for the visit of Crewe, and we know they are up there in the league for a reason. We will respect them and focus on nullifying their strengths – but I want us to keep playing the right way.

We will need more of that support today.

Green Army!

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SALFORD CITY 2 ARGYLE 3

Wilson 63, 69

Moore 19, Sarcevic 67, Hardie 90

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Salford City (4-4-2)

Argyle (3-5-2)

12 Kyle Letheren; 2 Scott Wiseman, 5 Liam Hogan, 15 Cameron Burgess, 3 Ibou Touray; 26 Bruno Andrade (44 Craig Conway 77), 16 Jack Baldwin, 29 Michael O'Connor , 45 Ashley Hunter; 9 Adam Rooney (28 Brandon ThomasAsante 61), 11 Tom Elliott (49 James Wilson 61).

24 Alex Palmer; 5 Scott Wootton , 6 Niall Canavan, 21 Callum McFadzean; 8 Joe Edwards (capt), 7 Antoni Sarcevic , 14 Tyreeq Bakinson, 10 Danny Mayor (25 Josh Grant 88), 32 George Cooper (18 Ryan Hardie 78); 17 Byron Moore , 31 Luke Jephcott (16 Joel Grant 68).

Substitutes (not used): 1 Chris Neal (gk), 4 Oscar Threlkeld, 17 Richie Towell.

Substitutes (not used): 1 Mike Cooper (gk), 11 Dom Telford, 15 Conor Grant, 20 Adam Randell.

Referee: Paul Marsden. Attendance: 2,297 (1,005 away)

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BE THE SPARK

AMERICAN EYE

Nearly 400 years ago, the original Pilgrims embarked on an overseas tour that saw a massive result for the world. In celebration of the city of Plymouth’s historical ties with the United States of America, we look at some football connections between the club and the country.

BY MEGAN STONE MIDFIELDER Ray Lugg was born in Jarrow and had a 15-year professional career which included spells at both Argyle and American team Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

Ray began his career with his hometown club Jarrow Vikings before he joined Middlesbrough in 1965, at the age of 17. He helped the side bag promotion to the second tier in 1967 but was unable to hold on to a firstteam spot the following season.

He was then bought by Watford who, again, he helped reach promotion from the third tier. The Hornets also reached the semi-final of the 1970 FA Cup, having beaten Stoke City and Liverpool on their way to a last-four meeting with eventual winners Chelsea.

Two years later, he signed for Argyle. The club was in the Third Division at the time and finished the 1972-73 season in eighth position and reached the fourth round of the FA Cup where they narrowly missed out making further progress after a 2-1 defeat by Leeds United at Elland Road.

During the campaign, Lugg made 22 league appearances.

His only goal for the Pilgrims came in a 2-1 defeat away to Halifax Town in late March.

Lugg had a solid place in the starting line-up for the Pilgrims from the beginning of the season up until midway through the campaign, when team-mates Mike Dowling and Ernie Machin became the preferred option and Lugg was pushed to the bench.

It was not until the end of March that he found a way back in, and, from then, he played a further five games but was unable to retrieve his solid starting position and was released at the end of the season.

Crewe Alexandra were next to sign Lugg and he stayed in Cheshire for five years, making 185 appearances. He was later sold to Bury and played at Gigg Lane for two years before moving to Chorley 1980.

During the later stage of his career in England, Lugg played a summer with Fort Lauderdale Strikers in the North American Soccer League, where his team-mates included former Pilgrim Norman Piper and England 1966 World Cupwinning goalkeeper Gordon Banks.

He made 24 appearances in the 1977 competition, helping Fort Lauderdale win the Eastern Division of the Atlantic Conference before losing to Northern Division winners Toronto in the play-offs.

Lugg later became a coach with Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale was founded in 1977 and played their games at Lockhart Stadium before being dissolved in 1983, when they rebranded as Minnesota Strikers before folding in 1988.

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ANDREW PARKINSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE GOOD afternoon to everyone ahead of this afternoon’s exciting fixture against Crewe Alexandra.

We would like to welcome all of you to Home Park Stadium, including the Crewe officials and fans who have travelled down from Cheshire for the game.

The last time we played against our opponents today was the season’s opening fixture way back at the start of August, when we came away with perhaps a slightly flattering 3-0 victory. At that point, we had another 45 fixtures ahead of us for what promised to be a long and gruelling campaign. As we turn into the home straight, both teams have everything to play for in order to meet the expectations that had been set all those months ago.

January and February are very much defining months in terms of the end result at the conclusion of the season. The light at the end of the tunnel is not quite there, and there are so many games played during these first two months of the year. Unlike the Premier League, there is not a winter break, either, so the momentum during this period is vital.

January was a great month for progress up the table for Argyle and saw both Ryan, as manager, and Luke Jephcott, as a player, receive personal accolades, for which we congratulate them. The recognition of their achievements was great for them but they were also the first to say that the awards reflect the hard work and effort of all within the team, as well as the backroom staff behind the scenes.

There is not, though, any time to bask in the glory of this. February, the shortest month in the year, will see the first team play seven games, with some long trips on the road to boot.

The focus and momentum that has been built up are really important during this next period and, of course, in ensuring that we do not pick up too many injuries along the way, too.

Outside of the first team, there are also fixtures in the Central League and Premier League Cup. In both of these competitions, we have seen creditable performances and good results

of late against clubs currently higher up the football pyramid.

This improvement is in line with the philosophy that has been adopted at the club of playing in the same way and style right through the agegroups and structures, and mixing teams with experience and youth.

It is also having a consistency in personnel to oversee the management coaching in these competitions, which proves to be vital. Kevin Nancekivell, who is the club’s first-team coach, is at the helm for these games and is clear that Kevin’s stewardship is really paying dividends in these games.

So much of the club approach currently is on preparing for the future and providing a platform for growth and success. Our opponents today have, over the years, been very much focussed on this. The success of the Crewe Alexandra youth policy is well known and highly regarded and has allowed the club to compete at this level and beyond over many years.

Whilst the clubs are very different in many ways, the model we are looking to adopt for Argyle in the future will look to examples such as Crewe Alexandra for setting the direction. Developing a youth policy that sets a pathway to the first team is key to the long-term sustainability of the club, something that our Chairman has many times outlined as an ambition.

So, whilst we are very much in the here and now in terms of results and next fixtures – Tuesday, Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday – it is also important to make time for preparation for the future and ensure that the seeds are being sown for the success of the club. It is a vital part of the identity of the club and what we are about.

The first team is where the spotlight inevitably shines. However, all the squads are very much part of this club’s make-up and ethos. It is also great that we are seeing more and more of the Green Army recognising this in attending these fixtures.

COYG! With best wishes.

Andrew

“THE SUCCESS OF THE CREWE ALEXANDRA YOUTH POLICY IS WELL KNOWN AND HIGHLY REGARDED AND HAS ALLOWED THE CLUB TO COMPETE AT THIS LEVEL AND BEYOND OVER MANY YEARS"

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We are proud to be the official charity for Plymouth Argyle Football Club. Argyle Community Trust uses the prestige of football and the reach of the club to inspire, engage and help adults and children of all ages and abilities achieve their full potential. Offering a range of courses and activities, the Trust provides a way for people across Devon and Cornwall to learn, play and succeed.

HEADS UP – TIME TO TACKLE MENTAL HEALTH Football is coming together this weekend with the ambition to kick off biggest ever conversation around mental health, as new research shows just one in three football fans regularly talk about mental health with their friends.

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Every football team from across the Premier League, English Football League, the National League, the Barclays FA Women’s Super League, the FA Women’s Championship and the FA Women’s National League will dedicate their matches to Heads Up, a partnership between The FA and Heads Together.

Spearheaded by HRH The Duke of Cambridge, the season-long Heads Up campaign aims to harness the influence and popularity of football to normalise the conversation around mental health, working closely with charity partners Mind, CALM and Sporting Chance.

LEARN. PLAY. SUCCEED.

The ‘Heads Up Weekends’ will highlight the power of talking as a way to support one another and dispel stigma, with activity planned at fixtures across the men’s and women’s football calendar.

Clubs of all levels will feature Heads Up branding across stadiums, programmes and player kit in a major unifying moment that aims to get the nation talking about mental health. Over the weekends, clubs will also be releasing their own short films featuring players talking about

mental health and showcasing the work they do to improve mental health in their communities.

Men’s and women’s football is now coming together to call on everyone to talk more about mental health in order to normalise the subject and help remove the stigma that prevents many –particularly men – from speaking out.

HRH The Duke of Cambridge said: “Imagine if we talked about mental health as much as we talk about football….

“Many of us won’t go a day without talking about it. And whatever team we support, every single fan, player and manager has one thing in common – we all have mental health, in the same way that we all have physical health.

“We will all face ups and downs in life which will affect it. It’s time we start taking our mental fitness as seriously as we do our physical fitness, and that starts with talking.”

Chairman of the EFL Rick Parry said: “Through our ground-breaking partnership with Mind, the EFL and its clubs have worked hard to improve the approach to mental health in football and wider society, over the past two seasons.

“Football provides a platform like no other to raise awareness and tackle society’s biggest issues and we’re proud to offer our support to the Heads Up campaign, as football comes together to further encourage the conversation around mental health. I look forward to seeing the impact over the two weekends.”

Contact us Carn Brea Leisure Centre will host sessions with St Joseph’s School, Wadebridge Primary, Bude Town FC and St Teath offering many days in North Devon and Cornwall.

Each course will entail a full day of coaching from 10am-3pm, open to children of any ability aged between 5-13 years old, with opportunities to join skill centres and join the player pathway.

To book on to a specific course visit www. argylecommunitytrust.co.uk/courses/.

Specialist days for those with disabilities and/or additional needs are also available.

Twitter: @PAFCCommunityTr Facebook: /argylecommunitytrust Instagram: /argylecommunitytrust

With days catered for specific skill development such as strikers and ’keepers, girls only, training like a pro, short breaks for children with autism or ADHD, and multi-sport activity days, children will have plenty of fun to choose from.

Plymouth-based activity days will take place at Home Park Stadium, Manadon Sports Hub, Wembury Primary School, Plympton Academy and Ivybridge Community College.

In Cornwall, venues such as Bodmin Dragon centre, Torpoint YMCA, Lux Park, Penair School, Falmouth School, Helston Football Club and

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Argyle Community Trust is running a series of football and multi-sport activity days during February half-term in Plymouth, Cornwall and North Devon.

June Euro 2020 Fan Zone June 17 Summer School Games September 17 Rehabilitation Triathlon And many more!

For the full list of activities and events visit: www.argylecommunitytrust.co.uk

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ACADEMY DAY

ON behalf of Plymouth Argyle and all the Academy Staff, I would like to welcome all of our Academy players, parents and sponsors to our designated Academy Day.

Luke Jephcott has been an example of the latest Academy graduate to progress into the first-team squad after spending time on loan to Truro City. Luke also won the January Sky Bet League Two Player of Month award after scoring five goals in five games.

As well being able to watch the first team play, today is about celebrating everyone involved with the Academy and showing our appreciation when the Academy players and staff have a lap of acknowledgment at half-time.

The support from our Academy sponsors and parents and guardians who spend countless hours travelling to training and fixtures is greatly appreciated. This enables us to develop and improve our Academy programme.

Throughout January, the 18-man first-team match-day squad has included a minimum of four Academy graduates, and it was pleasing to see that one-third of the squad involved at home against Crawley Town had come through the Academy set-up – this highlights the strong relationship with the club, and opportunity and pathway, for players in the Academy.

We would like to thank all the Academy sponsors for supporting the Academy players’ training and match kit for the 2019-20 season.

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A SPECIAL KIND OF BEAUTY PART of my work as a chaplain involves the privilege of taking funerals for people.

It is a privilege to be part of any significant moment in someone’s life, beginning, middle or end (what my father-in-law calls ‘hatching, matching and despatching’) and it is a privilege, at those times, to get to know people and hear their stories.

The Japanese have a long tradition of repairing pots with gold – it is called kintsugi. It began in the late 15th century, when the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa sent a damaged Chinese tea bowl back to China to be fixed. It returned, held together with ugly metal staples, launching Japanese craftsmen on a quest for a new form of repair that could make a broken piece look as good as new, or better.

The term kintsugi means ‘golden joinery’ in Japanese and refers to the art of fixing broken ceramics with gold. A vessel fixed by kintsugi will look more gorgeous, and more precious, than before it was fractured. Some see it as a creative addition or re-birth to the pot’s life story; others say that, when something has suffered damage and has a history, it becomes more beautiful.

Either way, it is a metaphor for the way in which we travel through life receiving our fair share of knocks, scrapes and chips. These do not ruin us – they make us more valuable, more interesting, perhaps more beautiful, even.

I say “perhaps”, because I think we are in danger of adopting a rather warped sense of what is beautiful, and we may well undervalue each other as a result.

I get to sit down and hear incredible tales of ordinary bravery, lives well lived and histories made. These are stories of flawed and damaged people for sure – in that we all share imperfections and mistakes. The older we get the more they stack up, but the Bible gives us perspective on this that is helpful.

The amazing thing about the Bible, regardless of your theology, is that it is a story of mistakes, broken people and damaged histories (if I were collating a religious book, I am not sure I would be that honest and, at times, basic about the failures of the people involved). However, threading through the accounts runs a vein of gold: God healing and redeeming his people, restoring relationship with him if they can but turn and receive his grace.

with Club Chaplain Arthur Goode

There is a reality and an honesty, and a very real hope that our mistakes do not discount us from the love of God, and that there is a beauty in humanity that shines through.

I often try and weave a bit of football into my life reflections. Today, it is more about young people in general. What a community like this football club offers is the chance for young and old to rub shoulders together in shared appreciation of the sport and, in our increasingly segmented society, this is becoming rarer and therefore more valuable.

Younger people have the opportunity to hear people’s stories, see the beauty of their imperfect lives, and get a fresh (ancient) perspective on life: that we do not need to seek perfection, and we do not need to fear failure.

Things can go wrong and life will go on.

Others have faced life’s challenges and got through it, so you can, too.

True beauty develops with age: as the cracks are repaired, the pot becomes more interesting, more valuable and, in many ways, nicer to look at.

It is good that a conversation about mental health is being encouraged. The pressure to look good and the fear of failure are two huge contributing factors in difficulties some young people have.

The wisdom and non-anxious presence our older generation can offer is more important than ever.

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7)

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THE ARGYLE NETWORK NORMAN BRIAN PEDLAR 1932-2020

Brian was first taken to watch Argyle at the age of seven by his Uncle; they lived in Withiel, near Bodmin.It would appear to have had an enormous influence on Brian as he continued to loyally support Argyle from then on.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY... ...RICHARD JARVIS

A big happy birthday to Richard Jarvis, who has been coming to Home Park since he was a young boy and is 52 on Tuesday. Kate wants him to know she loves him so much.

WIN STORMZY’S NEW ALBUM

Stormzy’s brand new album “Heavy Is the Head” marks a hugely exciting return for the multi awardwinning phenomenon and is a record which has been executively produced entirely by the musician.

The album also features additional vocals from some of the most exciting musicians of this generation, all of whom have been hand-picked by Stormzy including: Aitch, Burna Boy, Ed Sheeran, Headie One, H.E.R., Tiana Major9 and YEBBA. To be in with a chance of winning your very own copy of the brand new album, simply answer the following question and send the answer, with your contact details, to argyle@pafc.co.uk, putting ‘Ciara’ in the subject line: Which of the following did Stormzy famously wear during his Glastonbury headline set?

A. A dress B. An Argyle shirt C. A stab-proof vest

He also played football and was a force to be reckoned with for the RAF, whilst doing National Service, the during his 12 years as a policeman, often travelling to play after a night shift.

He continued to support Argyle in all their home matches, eventually moving to Plymouth to run a fish and chip business at Henderson Place for 12 years and always opening and closing so that it was possible to go to the matches. It became a standing joke with the family that, if Brian was poorly during the week, he would always be better by Saturday.

A faithful supporter to the end, Brian tragically died in a road accident on the A30 returning from our match against Swindon match on New Year's Day. He would have been so excited sitting in the new stadium after a season of watching it being built.

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Smoking is not permitted inside Home Park Stadium. This includes e-cigarettes.

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1 Dean Gerken; 2 Ryan Jackson, 18 Tom Eastman , 5 Luke Prosser, 3 Cohen Bramall; 15 Callum Harriott (7 Courtney Senior 82), 8 Harry Pell (26 Luke Gambin 79), 24 Ben Stevenson , 14 Brandon Comley, 45 Frank Nouble; 13 Theo Robinson (9 Luke Norris 85).

24 Alex Palmer; 5 Scott Wootton, 6 Niall Canavan, 25 Josh Grant; 17 Byron Moore, 7 Antoni Sarcevic (capt), 14 Tyreeq Bakinson, 10 Danny Mayor, 32 George Cooper (21 Callum McFadzean half-time); 18 Ryan Hardie (9 Ryan Taylor halftime), 31 Luke Jephcott (16 Joel Grant 65).

Substitutes (not used): 6 Omar Sowunmi, 21 Ryan Clampin, 29 Ethan Ross (gk), 49 Kwame Poku.

Substitutes (not used): 1 Mike Cooper (gk), 8 Joe Edwards, 15 Conor Grant, 20 Adam Randell.

Referee: James Oldham. Attendance: 4,768 (1,037 away)

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Argyle Ladies

IT has been a disappointing period for Argyle Ladies as Storm Ciara put paid to any chance of football being played last week for both our teams as it was felt that the weather was too dangerous to travel.

Argyle were looking to make it four league and cup wins in a row, having come through their National League Plate competition quarter-final tie against Stevenage 3-1, followed by a 2-0 league win over Gillingham, to get their season back on track.

Unfortunately, the bad weather meant their visit to Keynsham Town was called off The Pilgrims were scheduled to visit Portsmouth for a league match tomorrow but this has been put back to April 12, as Pompey have to play a County Cup tie. The following week, Argyle were scheduled to play their National League Plate semi-final tie at home to either Bolton Wanderers or West Bromwich Albion. However, this has also been called off as the pair play their semi-final on the same day.

The league have moved quickly and arranged a visit to Yeovil Town on that date.

It has been the same problem for the Development team, who last played a South West League Western Division match in January, when they beat local rivals Plympton to stay top of the division. They were scheduled to be at home to Bristol Ladies Union in a League Cup quarter-final tie but the grass pitch at the Manadon Sports and Community Hub was unplayable. The tie was rearranged for last

by Dave Potham Sunday but that was also called off. Thankfully, it has been rearranged for next Sunday at Manadon. The winners will play Weston Mendip in the semi-final.

The recent loss of players through injury and other reasons has meant a number of players have had to step up to fill the void. It is a tribute to the Argyle squad that players who have not been getting the minutes have filled the breach and have performed admirably, which has done their confidence a world of good.

It also meant that some of the Development squad have been given their opportunity to show what they can do. None more than Libby Lawton, who came on as a substitute to make her debut against Gillingham just a day after her 16th Birthday.

Indeed, a number of youngsters have made firstteam appearances recently, with Nelinha Barros, Dee Newman and Nicola Champion following Beth Everson. There was also a welcome return to action for Greek Under-20 international Panagiota Papaioannou who made her first appearance of the season against Gillingham.

March will see Argyle at home for all five matches - Cardiff City, Hounslow, Portsmouth, MK Dons and Oxford United - although one of those matches will have to be replaced once their Plate opponents are known. A successful run will keep Argyle in touch with the top two to go alongside reaching the Devon Senior Cup final and the National League Plate semi-final.

It is also looking good for the Development team. They currently head the South West League Western Division and receive St Agnes tomorrow at Manadon. Entrance is free.

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WELCOME to the latest news from the Home Park Stadium team.

birthday parties took place, which generated some great feedback about the facilities from our guests.

It has been two weeks since the last home game and things have not slowed down for the Home Park stadium team, delivering on both external bookings and club-run events.

Home Park Stadium has also recently launched some new events. Tickets are on sale for the Question of Sport Evening on April 2, which promises to be a really fun event. These club-run events really show the versatility of the space.

The last few weeks have seen a wide variety of bookings and games. Tuesday, February 4 saw the Under-15s play Swansea, and Club Argyle was used to host pre-match and post-match food and drinks.

Club Argyle was also used to host the Premier League cup game against Everton last Monday – to great success on a cold, wet and windy day!

The team was also delighted to welcome two new big networking breakfasts to Club Argyle – the Devon and Plymouth Chamber Crunchy Breakfast, which had more than 135 attendees, whilst, at the same time, Vickery Holman were hosted in the Green Taverners’ Supporters’ Bar, with 100 attendees.

Club Argyle has also played host to the Devon & Cornwall Police Wellbeing Conference, which had a wide variety of speakers and exhibitors, and, over last few weekends, a couple of external

The team is also working towards the Argyle Community Day on February 20, with all tours of the Mayflower Grandstand now fully booked.

The day will be a great chance to view the new grandstand if you have been unable to do so yet, and to watch the first team train on the pitch.

Like all departments across the club, February is an exceptionally busy month, with three Sky Bet League Two home games and a number of games in other competitions.

Hospitality for all league games in February is now sold out, with more than 400 guests attending each game. This is testimony to the hard work that the team has put in over the past few weeks and months.

COYG! Christian.kent@pafc.co.uk

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SEC’S FOOTBALL

GOOD afternoon and welcome to everyone for today’s EFL2 match against Crewe Alexandra, another team who are competing hard to win automatic promotion at the end of the season.

It has been another very busy week and, following the disappointing result at Colchester, our attention quickly turned to the Premier League Cup tie against Everton on Monday. Despite the atrocious weather conditions, both teams, to their credit, played some good football at times, but the extra bit of quality from the Premier League outfit, especially in the final third, won through in the end.

Huge thanks and credit must also go to Chris Ralph, out Grounds Manager, and his team of workers who continue to provide the playing staff with a very high quality pitch despite anything that the elements might throw at it.

It has been interesting to notice the impact that the increased height of the Mayflower Grandstand has had on the pitch since completion.

Despite Chris’s best efforts, the grass is generally thinner in the areas of the shadow of the new structure.

Hopefully, in a few more weeks, this will soon be rectified as the ground warms up and the grass starts to grow once again.

Such is the fixture congestion at this stage at the season that it was a quick turnaround for some of the staff and players involved in Monday afternoon’s game. Several jumped into a car immediately after the final whistle to journey north to join the rest of the first team ahead of Tuesday night’s match against Salford.

Everyone’s focus at the club is on supporting the first team in their aim to get promoted so moving the Everton kick-off to 2pm prevented players and staff involved in both matches having to travel through the night. It is surprising how these small marginal gains can add up and will hopefully make a significant difference by the end of the campaign.

Tuesday evening was remarkable in a number of ways; to have more than 1,000 away supporters in a crowd of not many more than 2,000 was very impressive and, given that it was a 600-mile round-trip for many of them in pretty grim wintery weather, it made their efforts doubly outstanding.

I am sure they made a huge difference to the team who treated all of us to a stunning never-say-die performance, especially in the second half when, despite being pegged back twice, they kept going and grabbed a late, late winner to keep us very much in touch with the top three.

It is another trip up north on Tuesday to visit Macclesfield for the game that had to be rearranged following December’s postponement. On that note, you will remember that we asked supporters who had suffered non-refundable travel expenses on that trip to submit them to the club. These, in turn, have been submitted to the EFL for consideration and we should have some news about this very soon.

The support of the Green Army will be vital in each of the remaining matches, so please continue your outstanding efforts, both home and away, to get behind Ryan and the team.

Enjoy the match, COYGs

Zac

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FINLEY ALLEN has been leafing through previous season’s copies of the Pilgrim match-day programme to reminisce about Argyle life in the past.

Argyle v Shrewsbury Town. Saturday, August 14, 1999.

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WHEN WE MET BEFORE

THIS page details a meeting between Argyle and Shrewsbury Town at Home Park in the 1951-52 season, just the second game between the two sides, with the first coming in the same season, a 3-1 win for the Greens at Shrewsbury’s former ground Gay Meadow.

COVER

The cover features a young Adam Barrett, in his first and only season in green. He is pictured after scoring Argyle’s first goal of that season in an opening day defeat to Southend United at Roots Hall. He later went on to play more than 250 times for Southend in a near 20-year career.

MANAGER’S NOTES

The third page of the programme comprises manager Kevin Hodges’ notes as he looks forward to Argyle’s first game and the new season.

“Welcome back to another new season here at Home Park. We are all a little older and hopefully a little wiser.

“Each and every one of us should start this season with renewed optimism.”

After explaining his view of Argyle’s previous game, a 4-1 League Cup defeat to Walsall, Hodges urges Argyle fans to enjoy the game.

“This afternoon it’s back to league action,” he writes. “Please give a warm welcome to Shrewsbury Town. Get behind our lads from the off and, most importantly, enjoy the game.”

“Shrewsbury Town were no match for the rampant Greens when they came to Home Park on December 29, 1951. Argyle’s 6-1 victory, watched by a crowd of 16,840, was the first of eight successive league wins, in a run of excellent form that helped the pride of Devon secure promotion by the end of April.”

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The following game was a 6-1 rout of Salop, with Argyle’s goals coming from George Dews (2), Peter Rattay (2), Maurice Tadman and Alex Govan.

“THE 1951-52 season was one of triumph for Argyle - they won the Third Division (South) title to return to second division after an absence of only two years,” writes Rupert Metcalf.

OPPOSITION INFORMATION

Jake King (Manager) “This will King’s third season at the helm, and he still remains a popular figure with the supporters he served for much of his playing career.”

Michael Brown “Only the second man in Shrewsbury’s history to sign for the club three times.

Brown is now in the top five of all-time Football League appearance makers for Town with over 300 games to his name.”

Steve Jagielka “Lightning quick Mancunian striker who has spent much of the last two seasons on the bench. He is a regular marksman for the town reserves”.

BONUS FACT

Steve is the older brother of former Everton and England, and current Sheffield United defender Phil.

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TY IN THE SKY

You started your career at Luton Town – how did you find that?

I enjoyed it at Luton; they taught me a lot. I feel like they are a big reason as to why I am the player I am today.

Could you briefly describe what its like to come through a football academy?

Coming through an academy is certainly a tough thing to be because obviously there are a lot of players trying to come through, as well. Added to that, there is a lot of quality and competition there. It is up to me to learn as much as I can as fast as I can and try to progress that way. I think being at Luton was very good for me.

You mentioned competition and quality at academy level – does that increase the pressure on you to make it professionally?

There is definitely a lot of pressure that you need to deal with when you are coming through. It is a tough thing to experience but it does create some very good players.

You then moved on to Bristol City – how did that come about?

I know that there was some interest from a few clubs while I was at Luton and Bristol City signed me when I was 18. I was impressed whenever I spoke to their manager; I liked the facilities that they have; and the city itself – those three things helped me make my decision.

Going out on loan to Newport, how did you find that?

Going to Newport on loan was difficult but, again, I learnt a lot; I feel like that’s where I progressed so much a player.

Newport was also where I got my first taste of regular men’s football. I think the amount of games that I played in that season struck me a little bit.

On the flip side, it is good because

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you learn so much quicker from playing consistently; it definitely helps you progress and develop as a player.

While at Rodney Parade, you won their Young Player of The Year award. It must have been good to have your efforts recognised by the fans?

Winning that was a great experience for me. It was something that I had worked really hard for over the course of the season, so for my efforts to be recognised by the fans was a very good feeling.

Is there anything that you can take from last season into this one?

Not really. I know I was close to getting promotion with Newport last season but I don’t think that you can get too hung up on missing out on promotion or the fact we got to the play-offs; you have to take each game as it comes.

We try to win every game and then see where that takes us. This season is a clean slate, if you like, so we just have to keep working hard.

How do you find going out on loan has developed your career?

I think they have been really good because they have given me a regular opportunity to play men’s football and really showcase what I am capable of.

When you reached the play-offs with Newport last year, did you relish the pressure of playing in those games?

I think there is a lot of pressure, not just in the play-offs, but in a lot of other games, as well. Of course, the play-offs are a lot of pressure; you can tell the difference when you play in those types of games; you are well aware of how much is at stake.

Do you think you are well prepared for trying to get into the Bristol City first team?

I think going out on loan will help me do that. I think it is good because you learn how to deal with different players and different managers; it will prepare me well.

You are not the first City player to have come here on loan – it must be satisfying to know that you are joining a list of players who had a successful time here?

Of course. I had spoken to some of them before I got here.

Zak Vyner would have been the most recent one. They all had very positive things to say about the club, which was good to hear; it made my decision a lot easier. >>>

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I’m allergic to pineapple, so automatic no What would be the funniest sport to play drunk?

Rugby How would you sum up the internet?

It’s a mess!

How would you improve the media?

They should have to go through more strict tests before content goes out

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Shoes from when I was one What is the weirdest way you have injured yourself?

Falling down the stairs If you were invisible for the day, where would you go and what would you do?

I would go to the town centre and have fun What is your favourite thing to cook?

Seafood pasta

>>> You were here for a little while before you signed, how much of a benefit was that?

That did help me. It was a mutual agreement which meant that I was allowed to come to Argyle to train.

We knew that the deal was in the pipeline. Bristol were obviously kind enough to let me come down here early, which, as I say, really benefited me. When I did actually sign, I felt like I knew all the boys really well by that point.

It meant that I could kind of just come straight into the squad and hit the ground running. It also allowed them to know me and me to know them. I think that has helped in the results and the performances.

How much are you enjoying it at Argyle so far?

I am really enjoying it down here; it is a really nice place with nice people. Everything is going well on the pitch and I just hope that is able to continue.

Who is the best player you have played against and why?

I would probably say it is Bobby Reid. He is a very good player and, in my opinion, it is frightening how sharp he is.

What were your immediate emotions after scoring your first Argyle goal?

I was obviously buzzing to get my first Argyle goal but there was mixed emotions because I was at Newport last season. I’m focussing on trying to win every game here. You have got to stay professional and it was a great feeling to get my first goal at home. Adding goals to my game is something that I would like to do. I will help the team in any way I can, though, whether that be keeping goals out or scoring them. I just want to win games.

How much does your height benefit you as a midfield player?

I think it does help a little bit, only because I think you have a little bit more of a presence in midfield. If the ball is in the air, then you are able to fight for it a bit easier. I don’t think it is too much of an advantage, though.

Given you have played in several positions this season, where do you prefer?

I’m happy to play anywhere in the midfield but I will play wherever the gaffer needs me. In terms of where in midfield I play, I’m not too fazed.

What are your earliest memories of football?

My dad is into football, so I think it was just kicking a ball around with him when I was younger; that is when it started for me.

How do you feel with being so far away from home?

Home for me is London, so I am quite far from home; you do feel homesick.

Credit to the boys for making me feel so welcome; they make me feel like this is home.

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What languages do you wish you could speak?

“French or Chinese"

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SKYBET LEAGUE TWO TABLE 11.02.2020

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P W D L F A W D L F A GD PTS Swindon 33 11 2 3 29 14 8 4 5 28 22 +21 63 Crewe 32 11 3 3 33 16 7 4 4 26 22 +21 61 Exeter 32 10 5 1 29 13 7 4 5 18 21 +13 60 Argyle 31 9 4 2 30 15 8 2 6 21 20 +16 57 Colchester 33 9 5 3 28 15 4 8 4 19 16 +16 52 Northampton 32 10 2 5 28 12 5 5 5 17 21 +12 52 Cheltenham 31 8 4 2 30 15 5 8 4 15 10 +20 51 Bradford 33 10 5 2 27 13 3 7 6 13 20 +7 51 Port Vale 33 8 7 1 23 13 5 5 7 20 27 +3 51 Forest Green 33 5 4 8 16 22 7 5 4 24 16 +2 45 Salford 33 4 6 7 17 22 6 5 5 26 22 -1 41 Cambridge 33 6 3 7 20 24 5 5 7 16 19 -7 41 Newport 30 7 7 3 17 12 3 3 7 10 14 +1 40 Crawley 33 8 4 4 25 19 1 9 7 20 27 -1 40 Walsall 33 4 4 8 13 21 7 3 7 19 23 -12 40 Grimsby 31 4 5 6 16 21 5 6 5 20 18 -3 38 Leyton Orient 33 4 7 6 22 27 5 4 7 20 23 -8 38 Scunthorpe 33 5 6 6 23 23 4 3 9 18 27 -9 36 Oldham 33 5 6 5 22 20 3 6 8 14 31 -15 36 Carlisle 32 4 6 6 13 21 4 4 8 20 29 -17 34 Mansfield 33 3 5 8 26 29 4 6 7 19 24 -8 32 Morecambe 33 4 7 6 19 22 3 2 11 12 32 -23 30 Macclesfield 32 5 8 2 16 11 2 6 9 13 25 -7 29 Stevenage 33 2 6 8 10 21 1 7 9 13 23 -21 22 APPEARANCES LGE CUP TOT Palmer 31 4 35 Wootton 28(1) 6(1) 34(2) Edwards 27(2) 6 33(2) Sawyer 25 7(1) 32(2) Sarcevic 26(2) 6 32(2) Canavan 26(1) 5(1) 31(2) Mayor 25(3) 5 30(3) B Moore 20(4) 5(1) 25(5) J Grant 15(6) 9(1) 24(7) Mcfadzean 19(1) 5 24(1) G Cooper 17(5) 3(1) 20(6) Jv Grant 14(8) 3(1) 17(9) Riley 11(4) 3 14(4) C Grant 8(7) 2(3) 10(10) Rudden 7(7) 2(2) 9(9) Telford 7(7) 2(2) 9(9) Taylor 7(7) 2(1) 9(8) Bakinson 8 0 8 Jephcott 7(1) 0 7(1) Aimson 5 2 7 Baxter 3(6) 2(1) 5(7) M Cooper 0 4 4 Clarke 2(8) 1(2) 3(10) Hardie 3(4) 0 3(4) T Moore 0 2 2 Randell 0(3) 1(3) 1(6) Lolos 0(4) 1(1) 1(5) Boyd 0 0(1) 0(1) Wilson 0 0(1) 0(1)

Goals Sarcevic 8 1 9 B Moore 5 1 6 Mcfadzean 3 2 5 Jv Grant 4 1 5 Jephcott 5 0 5 Hardie 4 0 4 Edwards 3 0 3 Rudden 2 1 3 Taylor 2 1 3 Telford 2 1 3 Aimson 2 0 2 Canavan 2 0 2 C Grant 2 0 2 Own Goals 2 0 2 Riley 1 1 2 Mayor 1 0 1 Baxter 0 1 1 Wootton 1 0 1 G Cooper 1 0 1 Bakinson 1 0 1 Total 51 10 61

Assists No Assist 8 3 11 G Cooper 10 0 10 Sarcevic 6 2 8 Mayor 5 1 6 B Moore 5 0 5 Jv Grant 4 1 5 Mcfadzean 4 0 4 Sawyer 2 1 3 Taylor 1 1 2 Telford 2 0 2 Bakinson 1 0 1 Lolos 0 1 1 J Grant 1 0 1 Palmer 1 0 1 Wootton 1 0 1 Total 51 10 61

Mom Edwards 5 0 5 B Moore 4 1 5 Sarcevic 4 1 5 Canavan 3 0 3 Bakinson 3 0 3 G Cooper 3 0 3 Mayor 2 1 3 Baxter 1 1 2 J Grant 0 2 2 Mcfadzean 1 1 2 Sawyer 1 1 2 Aimson 1 0 1 C Grant 1 0 1 Palmer 1 0 1 Taylor 1 0 1

EFL SOUTH WEST COUNTIES YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE 29.01.2020

Bournemouth Oxford Portsmouth Exeter Swindon Yeovil Forest Green Bristol Rovers Cheltenham Argyle Newport

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GD PTS 49 46 32 42 17 41 14 33 14 33 -2 32 -15 21 -15 21 -25 17 -28 15 -41 13

APPEARANCES 21 Rubin Wilson 17(1) Ollie Tomlinson 17 Isaac Burdon 16(2) Jude Boyd 15 Jarvis Cleal 14 Jeremiah Medine 12(1) Rhys Shirley, Reuben Collum, Harry Townsend 11(1) Brandon Pursall 8(3) Charlie Miller 8(2) Alfie Wotton 8(1) Angel Wariuh 7(4) Carlo Garside 7(1) Ali Mansaray, Tyler Coombes 6(5) Oscar Halls, Will Jenkins-Davies 2(5) Finley Craske 2(4) Scott Crocker 2(1) Charlie Elkington, Mackenzie Toms 1(6) Oscar Massey 1(3) Alfie Hudd, Jeffery Forkuo 1(1) Mani Skett 1 Matt Bartlett, Jack Endacott, Ryan Downing 0(1) Ollie Haste, Oscar Larrieu, Harvey Taylor, Adam Poole, Jaydon Gilbert GOALS 13 Rubin Wilson 3 Jude Boyd 2 Isaac Burdon, Will Jenkins-Davies, Oscar Halls, Rhys Shirley, Ollie Tomlinson 1 Jarvis Cleal, Reuben Collum, Scott Crocker, Ryan Downing, Jeremiah Medine, Oscar Massey.

August Fri 2 v Oxford 4-1 Sat 10 v Forest Green 0-2 Sat 17 v Portsmouth 0-3 Sat 24 v Cheltenham 2-2 Sat 31v Exeter 0-5 September Sat 7 v Swindon 4-1 Sat 14 v Newport 2-2 Sat 28 v Yeovil 1-3 October Sat 12 v Bristol Rovers 2-1 Sat 19 v Cheltenham 2-4 Fri 25 v Exeter (FAYC 1) 0-1 Tues 29 v Bournemouth 4-2 November Sat 2 v Swindon 1-5 Sat 16 v Yeovil 1-2 Sat 30 v Bournemouth 4-2 December Sat 7 v Bournemouth (YAC QF) 1-10 Sat 14 v Bristol Rovers 3-3 January 2020 Sat 11 v Portsmouth 2-4 Sat 18 v Forest Green 2-3 Sat 25 v Exeter City 1-3 Tue 28 v Oxford United 1-7 All games kick off at 11am at Manadon Sports Hub unless otherwise stated

CENTRAL LEAGUE SOUTH 12.02.2020

P W D L GD PTS Southend 5 4 0 1 12 12 Peterborough 3 2 0 1 3 6 Argyle 3 1 1 1 2 4 Bristol Rovers 3 1 1 1 -1 4 MK Dons 4 1 1 2 -7 4 Forest Green 3 0 1 2 -9 1 APPEARANCES (including Central League Cup) 5 Mike Cooper, Ollie Tomlinson, Mike Peck, Adam Randell.

3(1) Jarvis Cleal, Klaidi Lolos 3 Joel Grant, Ryan Law 2(3) Jude Boyd 2 Reuben Collum, Tafari Moore, Klaidi Lolos, Joe Riley, Conor Grant.

1(3) Rubin Wilson 1(2) Charlie Miller 1(1) Isaac Burdon, Alex Fletcher 1 Will Aimson, Antoni Sarcevic, Cameron Sangster, Luke Jephcott, Jeremiah Medine, Billy Clarke, Tom Purrington, Ryan Taylor.

0(1) Alfie Wotton, Rhys Shirley, Brandon Pursall, Oscar Massey.

GOALS 4 Klaidi Lolos 2 Alex Fletcher 1 Mike Peck, Adam Randell, Tom Purrington.

September 10 v Milton Keynes 0-0 October 15 v Southend 0-1 February 4 v Bristol Rovers 18 v Bristol Rovers March 3 v Peterborough 10 v Forest Green 24 v Forest Green

CENTRAL LEAGUE CUP

December Tue 17 v Bristol Rovers January 2020 Tue 7 v Bournemouth Tue 14 v Portsmouth

All games kick off at 2pm unless stated

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UNDER-23 PREMIER LEAGUE CUP GROUP B TABLE

P W D L GD PTS Everton 5 3 1 1 8 10 Watford 5 2 1 2 -3 7 Fulham 5 2 0 3 -1 6 Argyle 5 1 2 2 -4 5 Second qualifying round September Thu 12 v Yeovil Group Stage October Thu 3 Watford November Sun 10 Everton Fri 29 Fulham January Mon 20 Watford February Mon 10 Everton Tue 25 Fulham (7.00)

2-0 1-1 1-1 0-2 3-1 0-4

APPEARANCES 5 Mike Cooper, Mike Peck, Jarvis Cleal, Adam Randell 4(1) Klaidi Lolos 4 Tom Purrington 3 Isaac Burdon, Tafari Moore 2(2) Luke Jephcott 2(1) Charlie Miller 2 Ollie Tomlinson, Cameron Sangster 1(1) Jude Boyd, Reuben Collum, Rubin Wilson, Alex Fletcher 1 Alfie Wotton, Billy Clarke, Dom Telford, Ryan Taylor, Joe Riley, Conor Grant, Josh Grant, Ryan Law, Joel Grant 0(1) Brandon Pursall GOALS 2 Klaidi Lolos 1 Cameron Sangster, Ollie Tomlinson, Billy Clarke, Conor Grant, Joel Grant

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AND DID THOSE FEET IN ANCIENT TIME? Ten years since the death of former Labour leader Michael Foot, his great nephew MATT FOOT describes his passion for Argyle.

player on the team sheet every week, but never to be seen Above: Paul, Michael, Matt on the right wing. and John Foot

THE accepted wisdom is that, as we get older, we slow down and become more conservative. Great Uncle Michael broke that rule. Right up to until his death, aged 96, ten years ago, he was the most passionate person around.

Those early years have strong memories of the exciting Paul Mariner-Billy Rafferty front line. At the memorial for Michael 10 years ago in the Town Hall, Mariner spoke beautifully about how he was lifted as a player seeing Michael in the crowd.

Mainly he would seek to bring the conversation round to his great literary heroes - Swift, HG Wells, Byron, Hazlitt – in order that you did not miss out.

Either that, or he would be berating the ‘bloody Tories’.

His biggest passion, though, was always Plymouth Argyle. His father Isaac, former Bodmin MP and deputy mayor of Plymouth, raised him alongside his four brothers as a fanatic.

He first went to Home Park in 1921. His favourite player was Sammy Black, having seen him score on Christmas Day 1935 at White Hart Lane, Argyle beating Tottenham 2-1. The very next day, back at Home Park, they beat Tottenham again 2-1.

Years later, in 1970, Michael persuaded his whole street in Hampstead, north London, to change its name to Pilgrims Lane. On his retirement, he went into overdrive. He travelled all around the country to games with his great friend Peter Jones. Alongside Peter, he became a Director of the club (the only title he ever accepted).

When he reached 90, he even became part of the team, a registered

My own experience of taking him to games taught me some salutary lessons. I remember, aged seven, going with my brother John and our dad Paul, with him to Charlton and members of the National Front threatening us on the way in.

Years later, when Michael was more doddery, I failed to organise parking at Watford FC and, by the time we shuffled to the ground, poor Michael had to be carried by the St John Ambulance across the pitch to the Directors’ Box. My favourite memory was shepherding him into QPR with a mate. We had to very slowly pass the home fans in the pub just outside the ground. I was apprehensive but, suddenly, they all started up a massive warm chant of his name.

Unfortunately, Michael’s life was cruelly defined by one terrible defeat. I was with him that day and drove him home after the result. It was the one time when he had nothing to say; we sat in silence the whole way home. Many of those who experienced it have that date ingrained in their minds: April 24, 2000, Leyton Orient 3 Argyle 0 - we never touched the ball.

The Foot family was together at Villa Park for the 1984 FA Cup semi-final, and at Wembley in 1996 for Ronnie Mauge’s gorgeous delayed header for promotion to Division Two. Today, ten years after his death, 17 Feet have descended upon Home Park. None of us can compete with Michael’s eternal optimism and unswerving belief of life in the Premiership, but collectively we will try.

Come on You Greens!

celebrating a goal, probably at Fulham Below: 1996 Third Division Play-Off Final: Matt, John, Michael, Tom and Paul Foot on Wembley Way, Plymouth v Darlington Below bottom: Matt, with Joe and Natasha Edmundson Foot, at Michael’s Freedom Fields Memorial

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LOOKING GRAND WE are delighted to unveil the below finalists for the Grand Annual Draw to win £12,000 in the Big Green Lottery.

The draw will take place at the Argyle Community Day on Thursday, February 20, when our ten finalists will all be allocated a player from the Argyle squad.

The ten players will then form a circle around a specially made funnel that can take one football. Each player will then attempt to flick their numbered ball into the funnel and the first one to succeed will win £12,000 for their BGL member.

Grand Draw Finalists 1. Stuart Jackson, from Norwich 2. Alison Higson, from Truro 3. Mr D Williams, from Plymouth 4. Christopher Gue, from Saltash 5. Robin Purnell, from Brixham 6. Mrs A Soper, from Plymouth 7. Michael Perry, from Eggbuckland 8. Carol Murton, from Plymouth 9. Mike Simpson, from Redhill 10. Mr R Smith, from Plymouth

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GOOD afternoon and welcome to your 50/50 Lottery brief. The games are coming thick and fast now and today's top-of-the-table clash should be a real battle, so let us hope the mighty Greens can get the points to keep us ahead of the opposition - Come on You Greens.

What a great honour it was for young Luke and, of course, the gaffer winning the player and manager of the month recently. At last our team are getting the respect we deserve; even the national papers are now taking notice of us and long may it continue.

The Pilgrim Panthers were now back again for your pre-match entertainment, with your 50/50 Lottery as the sponsors - welcome home, girls.

It costs only £10 per month to be a member of the BGL.

For today's game, we welcome yet more new sponsors on board. The Hannafore Point Hotel and Spa in West Looe, Cornwall, have kindly donated a fabulous prize - a natural escape spa day for two. Your day includes full use of the indoor and hydrotherapy pool and showers, sauna, steam room, heat mosaic beds, relaxation room and gym, with spa attire including robes, slippers, towel and water. There is also a healthy two-course lunch in Raffles Bar & Terrace, and a 30-minute treatment per person of your choice from their treatment list.

For more information on the Big Green Lottery, drop us a message on bgl@pafc.co.uk or you can just sign up online, win some money and help raise funds for the Argyle Academy.

This prize was only made possible thanks to spa chef Leigh Stephens. Leigh is a lifelong supporter of the Green Army and gets to as many games as he can at Home Park. Thanks, Leigh, hope to meet up again soon, from all the team.

As well as the weekly rollover, members of the Big Green Lottery are entered into a monthly draw for £500, the grand annual draw for £12,000 and monthly bonus prizes...plus a discount in the Argyle Superstore and bigmatch ticket priority.

Canonteign Falls, in the beautiful Teign Valley in Dartmoor National Park, have kindly donated a voucher for two people, including a complimentary cream tea plus 10% off all gift-shop purchases. Canonteign Falls is a dramatic combination of waterfalls and lakes as you walk through various gardens - a great day out, indeed, for all the family.

China Fleet Country Club have returned with yet another family swim pass voucher ñ they just keep giving.

Today's prizes are: First - cash; Second - a natural escape spa day for two at the Hannafore Point Hotel in West Looe; Third prize - a pair of tickets for the Canonteign Falls Gardens and Lakes, including a cream tea; Fourth prize - a swim pass voucher for two adults and up to four children at the China Fleet Country Club, Saltash.

Thanks, as always, for supporting the 50/50 Lottery and remember - you have to be in it to win it!

Enjoy the game.

Ken Beale and our great 50/50 Lottery team

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Situated on the southern outskirts of Macclesfield, in Cheshire, Moss Rose has been the home of Macclesfield Town for 128 years. Formed in 1874, Macclesfield previously played at Victoria Road before the move to Moss Rose.

The John Askey Terrace, which is named after a former player and manager, is where up to 1,500 Green Army will be housed. For certain games, only the seating area will be made available to away fans with the decision based on the projected number of travelling fans and whether the visiting club has only seats available (and no terracing) at their own ground.

HOW

By Car Start off by following the Devon Expressway until you reach the M5.

Follow the M5 and M6 to Old Mill Road/ A534 and proceed to take exit 17 from the M6. Continue by following the A534, then on to the A34 and finally the A536 through to London Road/ A523 in Macclesfield and Moss Rose is on the right.

Macclesfield Town v Argyle Sky Bet League Two Tuesday, February 18 7.45pm Capacity: 6,335 (1,933 away) Record attendance: 7,002 v Spennymoor United, FA Cup second round, January 1968 Miles and miles to follow the Greens: 534 return How long: Four hours and 58 minutes by car; five and a half hours by train

Car-Parking There is no parking available directly at the ground for supporters. However, there are many areas with roadside parking in the immediate areas surrounding the ground.

By Coach Argyle offer a coach service to take supporters from Home Park to Moss Rose. Tickets can be purchased online (www.argyletickets.com); over the ’phone (01752 907700); or in person at the Home Park Ticket Office.

By Train Macclesfield Railway Station is roughly 1.25 miles from the Moss Rose ground, about a 20-minute walk away.

Alternatively, you can catch one of two buses to the ground, the 9 and the 14.

Moss Rose ground is located on the outskirts of Macclesfield and therefore there is not a tremendous choice of pubs. However, hot food and other refreshments are available at the Keith Alexander Bar in the stadium, and the Golden Lion that is just a ten-minute walk from the ground.

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A MESSAGE from Robert Risk, Managing Director, Target Travel:

“It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Target Travel will cease operating from midnight tonight (February 15).

one of you for all your support especially now at the end of an era for Target Travel and myself.

“Ever the supporter, I wish my beloved team every success on the road to promotion.”

“I have been privileged to transport the Argyle Team around the country for the past 30 years. This association started when I was at Western National and then carrying on with Target Travel.

“The drivers and I have formed many friendships over the years with the mighty Green Army after restarting the local Football Specials, which have been a huge success since 2015.

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“I would personally like to thank Plymouth Argyle and all staff that I have worked alongside, also each and every

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Snows Van Centre is part of the Snows family, an automotive company that has more than half a century of experience dealing in the south. Their Plympton centre sells new and approved used VW Commercial vehicles, including the iconic and award-winning Volkswagen Transporter.

Expert staff are always on-hand to help, from the salespeople in their showroom to the technicians in our fully equipped workshop, where they offer servicing, repairs and MOTs. Having been Graham Carey’s sponsor last season, Snow’s jumped at the chance of being able to move on to the exciting talents of Danny Mayor.

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CLUB ARGYLE WITH the Mayflower Grandstand complete, and an exciting time ahead for everyone at the club, it is a great time to experience our new and exciting Match-Day Hospitality offerings.

We currently have both seasonal and one-off packages ready to purchase, and something for every type of match-day experience.

For more information please feel free to visit www. homeparkstadium.com or by contacting the Commercial Department at commercial@pafc.co.uk or on 01752 302204.

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24 Alex Palmer ; 5 Scott Wootton, 6 Niall Canavan, 3 Gary Sawyer (capt); 17 Byron Moore, 15 Conor Grant (8 Joe Edwards 62), 14 Tyreeq Bakinson , 10 Danny Mayor, 32 George Cooper; 18 Ryan Hardie (20 Adam Randell 90), 31 Luke Jephcott (9 Ryan Taylor 82).

1 Tom King; 12 Ash Baker (5 Kyle Howkins 56), 17 Scot Bennett, 28 Mickey Demetriou, 3 Ryan Haynes (16 George Nurse 5); 7 Robbie Willmott, 4 Joss Labadie, 10 Josh Sheehan, 33 Jordan Green; 9 Padraig Amond (22 Billy Waters 74), 11 Jamille Matt .

Substitutes (not used): 1 Mike Cooper (gk), 16 Joel Grant, 19 Klaidi Lolos, 21 Callum McFadzean.

Substitutes (not used): 6 Dale Gorman, 8 Matt Dolan, 15 Tristan Abrahams, 30 Nick Townsend (gk).

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THE SEASON AFTER 30 GAMES OUR game away at Colchester United last weekend was our 30th in the EFL this season.

Of course, in a 46-match season, that means that we are almost two-thirds of the way through. Here we compare our record so far in 2019-20 with those at the equivalent stages of our five promotion campaigns since the introduction of three points for a win.

Our last promotion came in the 2016-17 season, when Derek Adams’ team finished runners-up in League Two to Portsmouth on goal difference. After 30 games, we found ourselves second in the table, three points behind Doncaster Rovers who had played a game more. Our record was W19 D3 L8 F50 A33 Pts60 – six points better off then we find ourselves this season. A total of 27 points were accumulated over the final 16 games.

Interestingly, Pompey had only 51 points from their first 30 games, but a particularly strong end to the season saw Paul Cook’s men pip us to the title.

Our previous promotion came in 2003-04, when we won what is now the League One title. Our 30th game saw us draw 0-0 at home to AFC Bournemouth and our record read W17 D9 L4 F65 A27 Pts60. We found ourselves in top spot, three points clear of Ian Holloway’s QPR. Paul Sturrock, our manager at the time, was to rock the club less than a month later when he quit for Premiership Southampton. After a couple of wobbles, caretaker boss Kevin Summerfield and eventually new permanent manager Bobby Williamson saw us over the line. Thirty points were accumulated in the last 16 matches as we won the Division Two title, finishing seven points clear of Ollie’s Rangers in second place.

Paul Sturrock was, of course, also our manager in our Division Three title-winning campaign of 2001-02. After 30 games of that season, we were in top spot and our record read W18 D7 L5 F44 A23 Pts61. A highly impressive further 41 points were garnered from our remaining 16 matches as we finished up with a club-record 102 points, five clear of runners-up Luton Town.

Neil Warnock was in the Home Park hot seat when we won promotion from Division Three through the play-offs in 199596. A slow start that season saw us lose our first four league matches and, after 30 games, our record was worse than in any of the other seasons that we consider in this article: W11 D10 L9 F46 A36 Pts43.

A further 32 points came from the last 16 league matches as we finished one place and one point outside the automatic promotion slots. Fortunately, that goal from Ronnie Mauge at the old Wembley secured our promotion to Division Two. Our first promotion season under three points for a win came in 1985-86 under the watchful eye of the Ciderman, Dave Smith. A poor start to the calendar year saw us as low as eighth in the table after 30 games with a record of W13 D7 L10 F48 A41 Pts46.

However, a club-record equalling run of nine successive victories in March and April saw us finish in second place in the table, with 41 points from our last 16 games for an overall haul of 87.

After 30 games last season, Ryan Lowe’s Bury had a record of W15 D8 L7 F58 A36 Pts53 and found themselves in third place behind Lincoln City and Mansfield Town. A further 26 points from their remaining 16 games saw the Shakers finish second in the table with a total of 79 points.

It goes without saying that nothing is decided after 30 games of the season, but the above comparisons underlines that there is all to play for in the final third of this campaign.

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HISTORY

Founded: 1877 Home: The Alexandra Stadium Nicknames: The Railwaymen Rivals: Port Vale CREWE Alexandra were founded in 1877 and were named after Princess Alexandra. The club initially joined the Football Alliance League in 1889. Three years later, they helped found the Second Division of the EFL. They spent the next 30 years playing in several different leagues before settling in the Third Division North in 1921. They spent almost four decades in that league before transferring into the newly established Fourth Division.

Dario Gradi secured the club’s first promotion in 1989, although they were relegated the following year.

They went up again in 1994 and, three years later, they were promoted to the

Second Division for the first time in more than 100 years.

Over the years, Crewe built an extremely successful Academy, which produced players who would go on to represent England, such as Danny Murphy and David Platt.

They spent four seasons in League One from 2012, before being relegated in last place in 2015–16. This season, the Railwaymen are full of steam and going well under manager David Artell.

TODAY

Manager: David Artell Captain: Perry Ng Sky Bet League Two: Second FA Cup: Round 3 v Barnsley H, L 3-1 Carabao Cup: Round 2 v Aston Villa H, L 6-1 Leasing.com Trophy: Group v Burton H, L 3-1; Mansfield A, W pens; Everton H , W pens Top Scorer: Chris Porter 11

HEAD TO HEAD Argyle wins: 10 Draws: 4 Crewe wins: 6

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2019-20 Name CA SF NAT POS APPS GLS 1. Will JAASKELAINEN 33 Unattached GK 30 2. Perry NG 129 Academy DEF 35 1 3. Harry PICKERING 97 Academy DEF 33 2 4. Ryan WINTLE 102 Alsager Town MID 36 3 5. Oliver LANCASHIRE 11 Unattached DEF 11 6. Eddie NOLAN 96 Unattached DEF 26 3 7. Daniel POWELL 25 Northampton MID 27 6 8. James JONES 161 Academy MID 21 1 9. Chris PORTER 91 Colchester FOR 24 11 10. Charlie KIRK 133 Academy MID 35 7 11. Callum AINLEY 149 Academy MID 23 3 12. Paul GREEN 44 Oldham MID 27 3 13. Dave RICHARDS 0 Bristol City GK

14. Oliver FINNEY 32 Academy MID 16 4 15. Nicky HUNT 34 Unattached DEF 26 1 16. Tom Lowery 71 Academy MID 34 5 17. Chuma ANENE 25 Midtjylland FOR 25 9 18 Regan GRIFFITHS 0 Academy MID

19. Owen DALE 2 Academy FOR 31 20. Josh LUNDSTRAM 0 Academy MID

21. Luke OFFORD 2 Academy DEF 2 22. Billy SASS-DAVIES 1 Academy DEF 1 23. Travis JOHNSON 2 Academy DEF 2 24.Lewis REILLY 0 Academy MID

25. Rio ADEBISI 3 Academy DEF 3 3 26. Connor HEATH 0 Academy MID

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28. Michael NOTTINGHAM 4 Blackpool DEF 4 29. Stephen WALKER 0 Middlesborough FOR

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Stephen Walker: Crewe Alexandra sign Middlesbrough forward on loan BBC

Crewe Alexandra have signed Middlesbrough forward Stephen Walker on loan for the rest of the season.

The 19-year-old has made eight

appearances for Boro this term, including seven in the Championship.

The England Under-19 international and Boro academy graduate spent the second half of last season on loan at Milton Keynes Dons.

Nottingham Could Be A Long-Term Target crewealex.net

The future of Michael Nottingham could well be on the radar of manager David Artell at the conclusion of the season.

The on-loan Blackpool has made an impressive start to his Crewe career, remaining unbeaten in the six games he has played thus far and the 30-yearold has formed an outstanding partnership with youngster Luke Offord at the heart of the Alex defence.

Crewe Alex 2 Crawley Town 1: Another dramatic win Peter Morse, Cheshire Live

Chris Porter scored twice on his first start in two months to inspire Crewe Alex to another dramatic victory over Crawley Town on Tuesday.

The striker took his tally to 12 for the season with the opener from the spot and a last-minute winner, after Nathan Ferguson had levelled with a Town penalty with six minutes left.

It was a sixth straight home win in the league for the Railwaymen and they stay second in the standings.

And it has set them up for huge game at Plymouth on Saturday.

They had to wait until the 72nd to make the breakthrough, and Callum Ainley came off the bench to make it happen again.

He raced onto a superb outside-of-the-foot through ball from Charlie Kirk and went down under a challenge and the referee pointed to the spot. Porter calmly dispatched his 11th of the season from 12 yards.

But that sparked a real change in momentum and not long after, when Porter was adjudged to have fouled his man, the visitors had a penalty of their own on 84 minutes.

Sub Ferguson stepped up and sent it past keeper Will Jaaskelainen, who had earlier made a super reflex stop to keep his side ahead.

Again, that changed the momentum of the game and Crewe surged forward in search of a winner.

And they got it on 90 minutes when sub Owen Dale dug out a terrrific cross from deep on the right and Porter steered in a close range header from an angle.

Crewe (4-3-3): Jaaskelainen; Ng, Nottingham, Offord, Pickering; Finney (Ainley 65 mins), Jones, Wintle; Walker (Dale 73 mins), Porter, Kirk.

Crawley (4-3-3): Morris; Dacres-Cogley, Tunnicliffe, Sendles-White, Sesay; Francomb, Bulman, Allarakhia; Nadesan (German 58 mins), Palmer (Enigbokan-Bloomfield 57 mins), Grego-Cox (Ferguson 73 mins).

Artell says that Nottingham could well be a player we keep an eye on this summer but he stresses that he has his own players’ contracts to resolve first.

The Crewe boss told crewealex.net: “In the long-term Michael would be one we would consider. That is the truth because I’ve always said that we will look for players that improve us and I think he has.

“We have other pressing matters with our players and making the right decisions on them first but when that is done and dusted then we will move on to other things.

He added: “We do not have a list at the moment and the agents will be on their winter break as well, so we can concentrate on the football for now.”

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Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS selects ten post-war Crewe Classic Campaigns 1962-63

Frank Lord scored 31 goals as Crewe won promotion for the first time under Jimmy McGuigan in 1962-63. New signings included Dave Ewing from Manchester City and Johnny King, who returned from Cardiff. The Alex kicked off with a 3-1 victory at Southport and lost just one of their opening nine Fourth Division games. Chris Riley grabbed a hat-trick as they triumphed 5-1 at Hartlepools, then newcomers Les Riggs and Dave Whelan made their home debuts as Crewe trounced Bradford City 5-0. They maintained their challenge with eight wins in nine matches and clinched promotion with a 1-0 victory over Exeter.

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1967-68

Ernie Tagg guided Crewe to promotion in 1967-68. Crewe had narrowly failed to win promotion the previous season and summer signings included Gary Talbot and Alan Tarbuck. They were early pace-setters after losing only one of their first nine Fourth Division matches, slamming four goals past Exeter, Chester and Lincoln, then five past Halifax. Gordon Wallace arrived from Liverpool in October, then John Archer was swapped for Huddersfield’s Kevin McHale in January. Crewe kept on course for promotion with a tenmatch unbeaten run, clinching fourth position with a 2-1 victory over Luton in their final game.

1988-89

Paul Fishenden was leading marksman as Crewe won promotion in 1988-89. Notable signings included Mark Gardiner, Dale Jasper, Andy Sussex and player-coach Kenny Swain, with Crewe unbeaten in their opening six matches. Dario Gradi’s side went top of the table after a 2-1 win at rivals Rotherham on Boxing Day and narrowly lost 3-2 to Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round. Paul Clayton arrived from Darlington and Steve Walters secured a regular first-team slot as Crewe remained top with just one defeat in 14 games. They faltered during the closing weeks but clinched third place with a 1-1 draw at Tranmere.

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Crewe reached their first Wembley final in 1992-93. Craig Hignett and Phil Clarkson scored two goals apiece as Crewe began with a 4-2 win at home to Torquay, rising to second place after a 4-0 victory over Doncaster and beating West Ham 2-0 in the Coca-Cola Cup. Craig Hignett was sold to Middlesbrough in November and Ashley Ward arrived from Leicester as Crewe overcame a lean spell, with Stewart Evans and Neil Lennon starring in a 12-match unbeaten run. The Alex reached the FA Cup fourth round and finished sixth in the Third Division but lost on penalties to York City after a 1-1 draw in the play-off final.

1993-94

It was third time lucky as Dario Gradi managed Crewe to promotion in 1993-94. The Alex had lost in the playoffs in the two previous seasons and newcomer Darran Rowbotham made his debut in a 2-0 win at Preston on the opening day. Tony Naylor grabbed a hat-trick in a 6-0 victory over Hereford and Crewe raced to the top with just one defeat in their first 12 matches. Martyn Booty arrived from Coventry in October and they maintained pole position with five straight wins. Crewe slipped out of the promotion frame with four successive defeats but finished third in the Third Division after a 2-1 victory at Chester.

1994-95

Dario Gradi guided Crewe to the Second Division play-offs in 1994-95. Billy Barr made his debut as newly promoted Crewe started with a 2-1 victory at York City, then hammered Peterborough 5-1 and raced to the top of the table with five straight wins. They lost seven of their next 11 games, crashing to a 7-1 defeat at Hull and losing 5-0 at Birmingham, then sold Ashley Ward to Norwich.

Neil Lennon and Danny Murphy starred as Crewe stormed back into the promotion race with just one defeat in 13 matches, finishing third with a ten-match unbeaten run.

They lost on away goals to Bristol Rovers in the play-offs.

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Dario Gradi plotted Crewe ‘s 1996-97 Second Division play-off final triumph.

Crewe overcame an inconsistent start, soaring to third place by October after winning five times in six games.

Phil Charnock arrived from Liverpool and Jason Kearton from Everton as Crewe maintained their promotion challenge. They took Wimbledon to an FA Cup third-round replay and leading marksman Dele Adebola netted twice in a 4-1 victory at Rotherham. Steve Anthrobus helped them finish in sixth place and they defeated Luton 4-3 in the play-offs before Shaun Smith’s goal clinched a 1-0 win over Brentford in the Wembley final.

2002-03

Crewe regained First Division status at the first attempt in 2002-03. The Alex had taken Everton to an FA Cup fifth-round replay but been relegated the previous season. Dario Gradi’s side lost just one of their first ten games including a 5-0 victory at Mansfield, then Dave Walton and loan signing Paul Tierney stiffened the defence as Crewe climbed to second place with

only one defeat during a 15 match mid-season run. Dean Ashton starred as they scored four goals past Wycombe and Luton, finishing runners-up with a record 86 points.

Rob Hulse was leading marksman with 22 goals, while Kenny Lunt was ever-present.

2011-12

Crewe defeated Cheltenham Town 2-0 in the 2011-12 League Two play-off final. The Alex won just four of their opening 12 games and Steve Davis replaced Dario Gradi as manager in October. Results improved and Crewe suffered only two defeats in ten matches with Nick Powell scoring twice in a 5-2 win at Bristol Rovers. He was leading marksman as Crewe finished with a thrilling 16 match unbeaten run to qualify for the League Two play-offs in seventh position. The Alex defeated Southend United 3-2 in the semi-finals, then goals by Nick Powell and Bryan Moore secured their victory in the Wembley final.

2012-13

Crewe triumphed at Wembley for the second consecutive season with a 2-0 win over Southend United in the 2013 Johnstone’s Paint Trophy final. Steve Davis’ side defeated Shrewsbury Town 2-1, Doncaster Rovers on penalties after a 1-1 draw and Bradford City 4-1 to reach the northern area final. Two goals by Bradden Inman plus another from AJ Leitch-Smith gave Crewe a stunning 3-0 first-leg victory over Coventry City in front of 31,054 at the Ricoh Arena and they went through 3-2 on aggregate. Goals from Luke Murphy and Max Clayton gave Crewe victory watched by 43,842 in the Wembley final.

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THE ART OF FOOTBALL He managed to get the reaction he was looking for as Crewe won four out of five games in March to move towards mid-table safety.

As a former defender with Crewe Alexandra, David Artell made 82 appearances, scoring six goals.

He captained Crewe Alexandra to promotion to League One in 2012 through the play-offs as the Alex defeated Cheltenham Town 2-0 at Wembley in what proved to be his final appearance for the club, as he was not offered a new contract.

He moved on to Port Vale and then Northampton Town before helping Wrexham to the Conference playoff final in which they lost 2-0 to Newport County.

During an 18-year playing career, which started in 1998, Artell made 495 first-team appearances for a total of 11 clubs. He won successive promotions in his first two years at hometown club Rotherham United to reach the Championship and had spells with Shrewsbury Town, Chester City, Mansfield Town and Morecambe.

When playing for Wrexham in the Conference Premier, he gained his first taste of international football, when he was called up to the Gibraltar national team in February 2014.

He made his debut on March 1 in Gibraltar’s second official international, a 4-1 friendly defeat to the Faroe Islands at the Victoria Stadium on the island. Overall, he gained seven caps for Team 54 in 2014 and 2015.

Artell returned to former club Crewe for his first job in management in 2017, prior to which, he had been Academy Operations Manager at the Alex as well as still turning out for Bala Town and Port Talbot in the Welsh Premier League.

The former defender was appointed manager following the dismissal of Steve Davis in January 2007, when it looked probable that the Railwaymen would suffer relegation to the Conference. He managed to get the reaction he was looking for as Crewe won four out of five games in March to move towards mid-table safety.

During his tenure, Artell has overseen a steady improvement in his team’s fortunes. After steering them to safety at the end of his first season, he then saw them finish 15th and 12th in successive Sky Bet League Two seasons.

Argyle kicked-off the Ryan Lowe era with a 3-0 win away from home against Crewe on the opening day of this season. However, as we enter the business end of the campaign, Artell’s team are alongside Argyle as promotion contenders.

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Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS profiles ten players who had more than one spell at Crewe Alexandra JOHNNY KING

Popular inside-left Johnny King was ever-present in Crewe’s 1962-63 promotion success. Born in nearby Wrenbury, he turned professional at Gresty Road in October 1949 and formed a notable left-wing partnership with future England international Frank Blunstone.

He joined Stoke City for £8,000 in September 1953 and was leading marksman three times before being sold to Cardiff City for £12,000 in August 1961. Returning to Crewe in June 1962, he featured in the 1965-66 FA Cup run and netted 62 goals in 226 league games overall for the Alex before hanging up his boots in May 1967. He still lives locally in retirement.

GEOFF THOMAS

England international midfielder Geoff Thomas had two spells at the Alex. He played for Littleborough and Rochdale before moving to Crewe in March 1984. Starring alongside David Platt, he joined Crystal Palace in June 1987 and was a key figure as they won promotion in 1988-89, were FA Cup finalists in 1990 and won the ZDS Cup in 1991. He then helped Wolves to reach the First Division play-offs in 1994-95, Nottingham Forest win the First Division title in 1997-98 and Barnsley reach the First Division play-off final in 2000. Moving via

Notts County back to Crewe in August 2001, he netted 23 goals in 139 league games overall.

PHIL NICHOLLS

Central defender Phil Nicholls scored in Crewe’s 1974-75 EFL Cup second round victory over top-flight Birmingham. A former Wolves apprentice, he turned professional in July 1970 and moved to Crewe in September 1972. He made his League debut in that month’s 1-1 draw at home to Gillingham and also featured as the Alex beat Chelsea in the 197576 EFL Cup second round. Joining Bradford City in March 1977, he helped clinch promotion and returned to Crewe in August 1978. He netted eight goals in 176 League games overall for the Alex before moving to Kidderminster Harriers in July 1979, then played for Worcester City.

BERNARD PURDIE

Former Welsh Youth striker Bernard Purdie was Alexandra’s top scorer in 1973-74. Initially with Wrexham, he joined Chester in July 1971 and moved to Crewe in July 1973. He scored on his debut to clinch a 1-0 victory at home to Gillingham, helping gain League Cup second round wins over Birmingham and Chelsea. Joining Huddersfield Town in October 1979, he helped win the Fourth Division title in 1979-80 and rejoined Crewe in August 1982. He netted 44 goals in 229 league games overall for the Alex before moving to Bangor City in July 1983, then played for Oswestry Town and has since worked for the Royal Mail in Wrexham.

DENNIS NELSON

GARETH WHALLEY

PETER BILLING

DANNY MURPHY

Scottish striker Dennis Nelson had two spells at Crewe. Previously with Dunfermline Athletic, he moved to Gresty Road in July 1974 and featured prominently as Crewe gained League Cup second round wins over top-flight Birmingham City in 1974-75 and Chelsea in 1975-76. He was Crewe’s leading marksman in the latter campaign and moved to Reading for £11,000 in March 1976.

Helping them to clinch promotion that season, he rejoined Crewe in July 1978 and netted 33 goals in 178 Fourth Division games overall for the Alex before joining Stafford Rangers in July 1981. He has settled locally and since worked for the Post Office.

Central defender Peter Billing starred in Crewe’s 1988-89 promotion success.

Starting with South Liverpool, he joined Everton in January 1986 and gained top-flight experience before moving to Gresty Road for £12,000 in December 1986. He played for Crewe at Aston Villa in the 1988-89 FA Cup third round and was sold to Coventry City for £120,000 in June 1989. Moving to Port Vale in February 1993, he helped them win the Autoglass Trophy and promotion. Following a year at Hartlepool, he rejoined Crewe in August 1996 and scored once in 103 league games overall for the Alex, then played for Northwich Victoria and Bamber Bridge.

CRAIG HIGNETT

Winger Craig Hignett had two spells at Crewe. A former Liverpool apprentice, he moved to Crewe in May 1988 and starred as they reached the Fourth Division play-offs in 1991-92. He joined Middlesbrough for £500,000 in November 1992, featuring in two promotion campaigns, then had spells at Aberdeen and Barnsley, moving to Blackburn Rovers for £2,250,000 in July 2000. Helping to win promotion in 2000-01 and the EFL Cup in 2002, he joined Leicester in July 2003 and returned to Crewe on loan in February 2004, netting 42 goals in 136 League games overall. Later at Darlington, he has been Hartlepool’s manager and director of football.

Skilful midfielder Gareth Whalley helped Crewe qualify for the Second Division play-offs in three successive seasons, captaining their 1996-97 Wembley triumph. A former trainee at Gresty Road, he turned professional in July 1992 and appeared in Crewe’s 1993-94 promotion campaign. He was sold to Bradford City for £600,000 in July 1998 and helped win promotion to the Premier League in 1998-99.

Loaned back to Crewe in March 2002, he scored nine times in 187 league games overall before moving to Cardiff City in July 2002. He then played for Wigan Athletic, Swindon and Altrincham prior to coaching at Manchester City’s Academy.

England international midfielder Danny Murphy had two spells at Crewe. A notable graduate from Crewe’s youth policy, he turned professional in March 1994 and helped win promotion that season. He starred as the Alex qualified for the Second Division play-offs three times, including their 1996-97 Wembley triumph. Sold to Liverpool for £1,500,000 in July 1997, he was loaned back to Crewe in February 1999 and netted 28 goals in 150 league games overall. He featured in Liverpool’s 2000-01 Cup Treble success and 2003 EFL Cup final triumph, then played for Charlton Athletic, Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Blackburn Rovers.

KENNY LUNT

Ex-England Youth midfielder Kenny Lunt was ever-present as the Alex regained First Division status at the first attempt in 2002-03. A former trainee at Gresty Road, he turned professional in June 1997 and made his League debut in Crewe’s 2-0 defeat at Swindon two months later.

He was ever-present three times overall and starred as they took Everton to an FA Cup fifth round replay in 2001-02. Moving to Sheffield Wednesday in July 2006, he was loaned back to Crewe in February 2008 and November 2008, netting 35 goals in 390 league games overall. He joined Hereford United in July 2009 and has since been coach/assistantboss back at Crewe.

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TODAY’S match is the 21st meeting of Argyle and Crewe since the two teams met for the first time at Gresty Road in January 1937.

Ninety-nine years later, Gresty Road had become the Alexandra Stadium and Argyle were chasing promotion from League Two, as CHARLIE ROSE recalls.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016. SKY BET LEAGUE TWO

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THE TEAMS Crewe Alexandra: LBen Garratt; Perry Ng, Harry Davis, Jon Guthrie, Zoumana Bakayogo, Danny Hollands, James Jones, Callum Ainley, George Cooper, Alex Kiwomya, Daniel Udoh.

Argyle: Luke McCormick; Gary Miller, Yann Songo'o, Sonny Bradley, Ben Purrington, David Fox, Ryan Donaldson, Jordan Slew, Graham Carey, Craig Tanner, Jimmy Spencer.

THE BUILD-UP Argyle were back in league action for the first time since October 29 following back-to-back cup games.

With the Pilgrims having won their previous six away league games, some could argue that a break would allow Derek Adams to give players a rest. Alternatively, momentum could be lost by having a break from being unbeaten since mid-August 16, winning all but two games.

Either way, the Greens were back League Two action and had their top spot to hold down. Four points clear of Carlisle United in second place, Argyle would be looking to pick up crucial points against seventhplaced Crewe, who had promotion hopes themselves following their relegation from League One the previous season.

THE MATCH Crewe started the game better and took the lead in the 16th minute, when Alex Kiwomya beat the offside trap, cut inside and fired his shot just out of reach of goalkeeper Luke McCormick.

Crewe went in search for a second and when former Railwayman David Fox slid in on James Jones inside the 18-yard box, referee Nigel Miller had no option but to point to the spot.

A fresh faced George Cooper took the responsibility for the penalty but McCormick guessed correctly and easily gobbled up the kick. However, the winger almost made amends, picking the ball up just outside his own penalty box, nutmegging Gary Miller, chopping inside and firing from 20 yards out to rattle the woodwork.

With the first 45 minutes petering out, Graham Carey placed a ball into the feet of Craig Tanner just inside the penalty box - the Reading winger turned, shot, and equalised.

A fast counter-attacking in the second half led to Jake Jervis pinging a ball into the box where Tanner look destined to find the back of the net. Craig could not get his footwork right and completely miskicked, with the loose ball falling to the one player no opposition goalkeeper would want to see pick it up.

Carey tapped the ball below the diving body of Ben Garratt, sent the Green Army wild, and secured ArgyleĂ­s seventh consecutive away league victory, a club record.

THE RECORD Argyle's all-time record at Gresty Road currently stands at five wins, two draws, four losses and one Callum McFadzean overhead-kick.

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