The Pilgrim 2019-20, match 14: Argyle vs Mansfield Town

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E G A P T S R I F E TH

ARGYLE’S FIRST FIVE GAMES AGAINST MANSFIELD

THE FIRST FIVE AUSTRALIAN OPEN MEN’S CHAMPIONS (OPEN ERA)

October 18, 1958. Div 3. Mansfield Town 1 Argyle 4 (Carter 3, Anderson)

1969: Rod Laver (bt. Andres Gimeno 6-3, 6-4, 7-5)

March 7, 1959. Div 3. Argyle 8 Mansfield Town 3 (Govan, Penk, Williams 2, Gauld, Carter, own-goal 2)

1971: Ken Rosewall (bt. Arthur Ashe 6-1, 7-5, 6-3)

November 6, 1968. Div 3. Argyle 1 Mansfield Town 0 (Piper) April 28, 1969. Div 3. Mansfield Town 1 Argyle 0 October 4, 1969. Div 3. Mansfield Town 1 Argyle 2 (Hutchins, Shepherd)

1970: Arthur Ashe (bt. Dick Crealy 6-4, 9-7, 6-2) 1972: Ken Rosewall (bt. Malcolm Anderson 7-6, 6-3, 7-5) 1973: John Newcombe (bt. Onny Parun 6-3, 6-7, 7-5, 6-1)

FIRST FIVE EFL JANUARY TRANSFERS Elliot Watt (Wolves – Carlisle) – Loan

GRAHAM COUGHLAN’S FIRST FIVE GOALS FOR ARGYLE

Jordan Thorniley (Sheff Wed – Blackpool) – Undisclosed

August 27, 2001. Rushden and Diamonds 2 Argyle 3

Wayne Rooney (DC United – Derby) – Undisclosed

October 13, 2001. ARGYLE 3 Halifax Town 0

Andre Green (Aston Villa – Charlton) – Loan

Peter Clarke (Fleetwood – Tranmere) – Free

October 23, 2001. Argyle 2 Lincoln City 0 December 22, 2001. Scunthorpe United 2 Argyle 1 December 26, 2001. Argyle 2 Torquay United 2

FIRST FIVE WINNERS IN PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS 2005: Phil Taylor bt. Colin Lloyd (16-4)

FIRST FIVE ARGYLE GAMES PLAYED ON JANUARY 18

2006: Phil Taylor bt. Roland Scholten (16-6)

January 18, 1908, (Southern League) Luton Town 0-0 Argyle

2008: Phil Taylor bt. James Wade (16-8)

January 18, 1913, (Southern League) Argyle 2-0 Portsmouth (Bell, Burch)

2009: James Wade bt. Mervyn King (13-8)

January 18, 1930, Div 3 (South) Argyle 3-0 Bristol Rovers (Mackay, Grozier, Leslie) January 18, 1936, Div 2, Fulham 2-2 Argyle (Eggleston, Vidler) January 18, 1947, Div 2, Fulham 3-1 Argyle (Thomas)

2007: Phil Taylor bt. Terry Jenkins (16-6)

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THE LOWEDOWN

It is nice, after back-to-back away games, to be back playing at Home Park. I have continually said that we are a team that is a work in progress, but we have been in great form of late and we want to continue that, especially at home – where we have made our stadium a bit of a fortress.

My New Year’s resolution, if you like, is for us as a team and a staff to keep improving in 2020.

We want to make 2020 a better year for all of us, generate more points and get to where we want to be. There is a long way to go yet, but recent performances at Scunthorpe and Carlisle have certainly been pleasing. To play the way we did at Carlisle, given the conditions, was encouraging – we stuck to our principles and performed very well.

The lads continue to do what I ask of them, which is very pleasing given that we were met with such tough conditions at Brunton Park.

From back to front, right the way through the pitch, they’re all taking on instruction and the way we want them to play – and I think that you can really see that in the football we are playing.

I am, as ever, very thankful to our magnificent supporters who backed us at the other end of the country last week. That win was for the Argyle fans, because it is something special to travel all that way, in those numbers and

conditions. Not many teams go to Carlisle with more than two or three hundred, so to have over 500 there was testament to the Green Army – and I am delighted that we repaid them with three points.

We have added one or two players to the squad since we last played here, and they have already made a significant impact. I am delighted with the way Tyreeq Bakinson and Ryan Hardie have aligned with the rest of the lads, and, of course, the impact that Luke Jephcott has had.

I sent Luke out on loan earlier in the season to work on a few things, get fitter and sharper. He did very well at Truro City, and I felt that the time was right for him to get a chance in the firstteam. He has grabbed it with both hands – four goals in two games is an outstanding effort, and I am pleased for him.

He knows he has a long way to go, and that he has to keep working hard because he hasn’t achieved anything yet – but he’s a good lad and he is taking our advice on board.

We are getting closer to where we want to be, but we know there is a lot to play for as we enter the second-half of the season – starting today with a tough game against Mansfield Town, who will be coming here with a point to prove. Get behind us.

Green Army!

Ryan

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ARGYLE 1 SWINDON TOWN 2 Telford 22

Jaiyesmi 35, Doyle 77

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Argyle (3-5-2)

Swindon Town (4-3-3)

24 Alex Palmer (gk); 5 Scott Wootton, 6 Niall Canavan, 25 Josh Grant; 17 Byron Moore, 7 Antoni Sarcevic, 8 Joe Edwards (capt) , 32 George Cooper, 15 Conor Grant (10 Danny Mayor 66); 11 Dom Telford (18 Billy Clarke 30), 16 Joel Grant (39 Zak Rudden 62).

1 Steven Benda (gk); 41 Paul Caddis, 3 Zeki Fryers, 42 Anthony Grant , 24 Rob Hunt ; 19 Jordan Lyden , 4 Danny Rose (capt), 7 Lloyd Isgrove (13 Cam McGilp 90); 27 Daillang Jaiyesimi (10 Michael Doughty 71), 28 Eoin Doyle , 9 Jerry Yates (11 Kaiyne Woolery 59).

Substitutes (not used): 1 Mike Cooper (gk), 2 Joe Riley, 3 Gary Sawyer, 20 Adam Randell.

Substitutes (not used): 17 Scott Twine, 21 Taylor Curran, 23 Luke McCormick (gk), 33 Luke Haines.

Referee: Kevin Johnson. Attendance: 15,062 (1,083 away)

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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.

ALTHOUGH only a Pilgrim for a relatively short period of time, Kenny Cooper- a full USA International - came with quite the reputation, having scored consistently for FC Dallas in his homeland.

Paul Mariner brought Kenny to Home Park in January of 2010, on loan from 1860 Munich, but the striker only featured seven times for the Greens.

Kenny began his professional career with Manchester United in 2004, although he never made an appearance for The Red Devils – instead spending time out on loan while contracted to the English giants.

The Baltimore-born forward moved, firstly, to Portugal with Academica, and then back to Greater Manchester with Oldham - where he scored his first goals in professional football.

After his release from United, Kenny returned Stateside with FC Dallas – and it was there where he was at his most prolific. In 90 MLS appearances, Kenny notched almost a goal every other game - scoring 40 times.

His scintillating form in Texas catapulted him into international contention, earning the first of 10 international caps in January 2007, scoring against Denmark in a 3-1 win in a friendly game in California. He was also named in the MLS best XI in 2008.

At club level, he was attracting interest from Europe again, and his next destination was Germany - where he signed for 1860 Munich. His stay in Munich was punctuated by injury, and he answered Mariner’s call during the January transfer window in an attempt to get match fit and force himself back into contention in Bavaria.

His goalless seven appearances at Home Park did not help the forward’s cause, and he would only play a handful of times for his parent club – scoring twice in 13 outings.

He did not see out his Munich contract and, although he had a season with Portland Timbers in 2011, it was not until the following year that he began to hit anything close to the form of his Dallas days.

Cooper signed for New York Red Bulls, whose impressive list of striking alumni include former Pilgrim Bradley Wright-Phillips and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.

Cooper’s record was similarly prolific – and he scored 18 times in 33 games.

In 2013, he rejoined FC Dallas, where he would score a further six goals in 31 appearances. Spells at the Seattle Sounders, where he contributed to winning the 2014 Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup by scoring six goals in four games, and Montreal Impact followed.

Cooper retired from the professional game in 2015 – although he is now involved in coaching.

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Review The One Call Stadium played host to the Sky Bet League Two tie of the weekend, as today’s opponents Mansfield and Forest Green played out a seven-goal thriller, with Mark Cooper’s side snatching it at the death.

The Stags led 2-0 through goals from CJ Hamilton and Danny Rose, before a Farrend Rawson brace, either side of half-time, levelled matters. Carl Winchester might have felt he had won the game for Rovers, before Nicky Maynard equalised in stoppage time. Somehow, though, the drama did not stop there, and Aaron Collins grabbed a dramatic injury-time winner in the 96th minute to cap a memorable afternoon.

Elsewhere, Cheltenham cruised to a 3-1 victory over Walsall at the Jonny-Rocks Stadium, with goals from Max Sheaf, Conor Thomas and Alfie May. Elijah Adebayo scored a consolation goal twelve minutes from time for the Saddlers.

Although all eyes were on Bradford City’s returning striker, and the league’s top scorer, Eoin Doyle, it was Crawley Town’s Ollie Palmer who stole the show.

A first-half brace for Palmer gave the hosts an unassailable lead, and James Vaughan’s 84th-minute strike was not enough to bring the Bantams back into the contest.

LEAGUE TWO SO FAR THIS SEASON 3,096 CORNERS 58 RED CARDS 1,069 YELLOW CARDS 733 GOALS

There was also late drama at Moss Rose, where Jonny Smith looked to have stolen a win for Oldham with an 85th-minute goal, only for Joe Ironside to level from the spot, after David Wheater saw red for handling on the goal-line.

Derek Adams’ Morecambe hauled themselves off the foot of the table with a 1-1 draw against tenman Colchester. Frank Nouble scored from close range to put the visiting side ahead in the firsthalf, before the Shrimps earned a point through debutant Adam Phillips.

Travelling Northampton managed to come from behind to keep their promotion push alive at Salford City. Jack Baldwin headed the EFL newcomers into the lead midway through the first-half, but it was as good as it got for the hosts. The Cobblers equalised in the 29th minute through Sam Hoskins, before Andy Williams struck on the hour to win the game 2-1.

Newport County scored two goals in four secondhalf minutes to earn victory at Scunthorpe. The Exiles were a goal down at the half courtesy of Abo Eisa. Mike Flynn’s side finished strongly, though, and a mad five-minute spell costs the hosts dear. On the 72nd minute, former Pilgrim Jamille Matt drew the game level, before Scunthorpe striker Lee Novak saw red. From the resultant free-kick, Padraig Amond fired Newport to their first win in 10.

Westcountry rivals Exeter City extended their unbeaten run to nine league games with a victory over Cambridge United. Ryan Bowman and Randell Williams struck after half-time to secure a routine victory.

A late, late Tom Pope penalty edged Port Vale past Stevenage, sending Graham Westley’s side back to the foot of the table. Meanwhile, at the top, Swindon shrugged off the recall of top scorer Eoin Doyle to battle past fellow promotionchasers Crewe at the County Ground.

Billy Clarke, who departed Home Park earlier in the week, scored a splendid 74th-minute goal on debut for Ian Holloway’s Grimsby Town, but it was not quite enough to secure victory at Brisbane Road, where Leyton Orient equalised through a stoppage-time Lee Angol penalty.

Rob Hunt fired the league leaders in front, before Chuma Anene drew Alex level. Jerry Yates and Danny Rose struck within three minutes of each other to secure a 3-1 win for the Robins, maintaining a gap of three points at the top of the table.

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ANDREW PARKINSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE Good afternoon to everyone ahead of this afternoon’s fixture against Mansfield Town. We would like to welcome all of you to Home Park, including the officials and visiting fans who have travelled from Nottinghamshire.

This is already our fourth EFL game of 2020, which began with the first game of the New Year against Swindon Town. This game, of course, marked the full opening of the Mayflower Grandstand and recognised the exciting year ahead for the city in celebrating the 400th anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower. It really was a fantastic day for the club with over 15,000 supporters in attendance and there was a real buzz around Home Park, which was enjoyed by young and old. The result of the game was of course disappointing, but it did feel that we are very much in a place where we can look forward to good times ahead.

Since then, we have been buoyed by two great away performances and results against Scunthorpe and Carlisle United. The latter game required a 700-mile round trip and to see over 500 supporters from the Green Army in the away end was truly amazing. It was pleasing, too, to see the ‘new recruits’ perform so well in those games, not to mention Luke Jephcott taking another great step forward in his Argyle journey.

The end of last year, culminating with the Grandstand opening, was frenetic both on and off the field and the first few months promise to be very busy, too. The first team have got themselves into a great position in the league and the next month or so sees a pretty hectic calendar with the return of some midweek fixtures. Ensuring we carry on with the momentum we have built up will be key to the success of the season overall.

Off the pitch, focus will continue with the development of the overall match day

experience. The new fan zone that was introduced in the New Year will really start to take shape with entertainment, added catering facilities and activities leading to making the match day experience being both a longer and more enjoyable one for fans. At Argyle, in time, we want to make the experience at Home Park a point of difference from other venues and football clubs. We do not take fans’ attendance and support lightly and understand that people have choices as to where they spend both their time and hard-earned money.

We really want that choice to be supporting your local team and bringing friends and family along.

To do this, we need both entertaining football and engagement with all of our fans’ groups and guests, across all touch points at Home Park from the moment you arrive until the moment you leave. This is something that will be foremost in our thoughts and actions over the coming months and beyond.

The first week of 2020 also saw all of the Club and Argyle Trust staff who were displaced during the construction of the stand move back into the renovated club offices in Home Park. After two years at Plumer House away from the ground it will be really good to get back under one roof and to be one team again.

Looking slightly forward, engagement with the community and supporters is really important to our future success and shortly we will be looking at another opportunity for fans to come to see an open training session with Ryan and the first team. The last time we did this, ahead of the new season, we had a tremendous attendance.

Activities such as these and the Day Of Action are undertakings that are an important part of the club and its Vision and Values.

So it is on all fronts that we can look to the future with some optimism. Let us start with three points and a great performance for today’s game.

With best wishes, COYG! Andrew

“AFTER TWO YEARS AT PLUMER HOUSE AWAY FROM THE GROUND IT WILL BE REALLY GOOD TO GET BACK UNDER ONE ROOF AND TO BE ONE TEAM AGAIN"

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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.

Get a Football Education The Football Development and Education programme delivered

by Argyle Community Trust combines academic study, practical hands-on learning and work experience for anyone aged 16 – 18 years within the exciting environment of football.

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Based inside Home Park, students have access to a purpose-built classrooms and facilities, creating an inspirational learning environment with another site of study based in Cornwall at Carn Brea.

The aim is to provide students with an interest in sport with the skills, experience and qualifications to prepare them for an apprenticeship, university place or employment in the football industry.

Through the programme, the Community Trust embraces the values of hard work and togetherness with the capacity to overcome difficulties. Above all, the principles of fair play and dignified behaviour, on and off the field, are instilled to all their students.

LEARN. PLAY. SUCCEED.

Speaking about the course, Post-16 education manager Lee Britchford said: “The course offers exciting opportunities for passionate young footballers to combine a comprehensive academic programme with high quality football provision. Our first-class facilities at the new Manadon Sports Hub and Home Park further highlights the exciting opportunities available to prospective students.”

The courses have been designed and created alongside experienced educators, industry experts and ex-professional players to meet the needs of the most demanding sectors and to educate the next generation of talent with the right skill sets, Lee continues to explain:

“We prepare our students not only for life in football but life after it. The Trust has found education and sport a perfect combination, enabling students to work academically towards nationally recognised qualifications and gain great insight into working in the sports industry.

We provide opportunities for students to visit and compete against other clubs, even as far afield as America.”

The Trust is committed to enhancing students’ employability skills, which is why students who enrol on to this course have access to valuable work experience in Community or Academy projects. This opportunity allows students to enhance their delivery and skillset, which can assist them in getting a head start in their career path.

Recruitment for the September 2020 intake on the education programme is now well underway and the Trust will be holding an open evening in the family stand at Home Park on Monday, January 27 from 6pm, entrance is through turnstile 21.

For more information on the education programme and the Trust open evening, please contact Lee on Lee.Britchford@pafc.co.uk

Post 16 Education Programme Open Evening Date: Monday 27 January 2020 Time: 6pm Venue: Home Park Stadium – Family Stand Entrance to the family stand learning zone can be found at turnstile 21 at the Barn Park end of the ground.

Please email Lee.Britchford@pafc.co.uk to register your interest.

As part of our Mayflower 400 Sport and Wellbeing programme a series of Get Active sessions are being made available throughout Plymouth, many of which are free.

No matter your age or your ability there is something for everyone to enjoy. You can find activities not only in sports centres but in your local community centres, village halls or churches to make it easy to pop along and give it a try.

Many sessions are free and are there to offer the people of Plymouth the chance to try something new and be part of the Mayflower 400 commemorations.

To find out how to Get Active with Mayflower 400 visit: www.m400sport.co.uk

Each month will offer a flagship event but there are many smaller activities running throughout the whole year for you and your family.

Events include the Mayflower Community Cup that invites DJM clubs to play at Home Park, Special Olympics for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities, a dedicated Euro 2020 Fan

2020 Get Active!

January 1 Opening of the Mayflower Grandstand March 21–29 Sports Week April 3–5 Special Olympics April 7 Sports Quiz May 2–3 Mayflower Community Cup May 30 Mayflower Toddle

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Phone: 01752 562 561, option 4 Email: community@pafc.co.uk Website: argylecommunitytrust.co.uk

Whether you’re keen on fitness or have never tried a sport before, 2020 is the year for everyone to get up, out and active at their own pace and for fun.

Zone, Rehabilitation Triathlon as well as wellbeing activities such as walking groups, yoga and the big Sports Quiz plus many more.

Contact us

Community Get Active Sessions

2020 is a big year for Plymouth as the commemoration for Mayflower 400 takes place with many events taking place across the city throughout the year. Argyle Community Trust is the sporting partner and have designed a series of sporting and community activity to inspire both locals and visitors to the city.

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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BACK I N THE DAY Mike Curno has been scouring the Argyle Archives to seek out some interesting stories from the Pilgrims’ past.

In 1926, our manager - Robert Jack - was alerted to the skills of a seventeen-year-old player from Looe, Cornwall, by the name of Edwin Raymond Bowden – or as he was better known Ray Bowden.

He was scoring goals for his local team every week; he was reported to be scoring over 100 goals in a season. Armed with this information, Jack decided to go and watch him play before he was poached by another club.

There were no doubts about Bowden’s talents, but Jack harboured concerns about his build. The Argyle handbook records his height as 5ft 9, ins, which is not particularly small, but he weighed little over 10 stone.

Jack signed Bowden following an incredible match in which the forward was alleged to have netted 10 goals against Tavistock.

Ray had to be patient, though, playing only one league match in the 1925-26 season – a 1-1 draw with Merthyr Tydfil, Jimmy Logan scoring for the Greens.

As the years progressed, though, Bowden found himself more and more involved in the firstteam. In 1928-29, he played in 29 matches and scored 20 goals, in a squad that also included legends Jack Leslie and Sammy Black.

In the 1929-30 season Argyle finished top and were promoted to Division Two, Bowden scoring 18 goals from 28 starts.

Jack was fair to young Bowden, who wanted the opportunity to play at a higher level. The inside forward was sold to Herbert Chapman’s Arsenal in 1933 – and was Chapman’s final signing before passing away.

He went on to appear six times for England, netting once. Bowden played a total of 123 League matches for Arsenal and scored 42 goals, before being transferred to Newcastle in November 1937, for £5,000. He was appointed captain.

Upon retirement, he came home to Plymouth and his brother became a partner in a sports shop they ran close to the Harvest Home Pub in Tavistock Place.

Raymond Bowden sadly passed away on 23rd September 1998, he was 89.

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SEASONS OF THE SOUL Does anyone actually like January? I know that a new year is good (how are those resolutions going?) and I must admit getting back to normal after Christmas is a bit of a relief. But we did all that ages ago, and it is still only halfway through the month.

For those who are suffering from lack of sun, Christmas-related debts, and a longing for shorts and t-shirt weather, let me share with you some positives about this time of the year.

Firstly, football was made for this weather.

Maybe it is my first experiences with my dad standing on the terraces drinking Bovril and needing at least an hour sitting in a traffic jam getting out of London with Sports Report on the radio for my feet to defrost. But you cannot beat the floodlights, the gloom, the smells and the atmosphere associated with a game of football on a cold winter’s Saturday afternoon. Yes, I sometimes miss sitting in the Lyndhurst in a t-shirt getting sunburned but somehow it is not the same.

And football-wise, the players do not mind too much as long as they are out there playing, and even the coldest, muddiest morning on the training pitch is better than the best day in an office; they know this all too well.

Secondly, as of December 22, the days are getting longer. I had a friend who found winter very hard on his mental health, and to keep his spirits up he used to focus on this very fact.

Summer is on its way!

The festival we know as Christmas was originally a pagan celebration of the darkest day. They put lights on trees to remind themselves that even though it was dark and cold, spring, light and warmth was just around the corner. The Christians moved it on three days to represent the three days Jesus was in the tomb, and the lights came to represent Jesus - The Light of the World.

And lastly (three is the magic number), seasons are good. They have a purpose. In the garden, things are resting. Stuff is happening underground, without which spring and summer would not be half as good. Some seeds and bulbs need a cold spell to kick them into gear, and, although we cannot see it, there is a lot happening in the garden right now. I would like God to call me to Hawaii or California, but I actually think I would miss the seasons.

And I think the natural world is mirrored in our souls. Winter is a time where we are designed to slow down and rest a bit. To go under the duvet, take time to reflect, restore and regroup. Just as spring is a time of growth and new beginnings, summer a time of energy and activity and harvest, leading into Autumn where pruning and shedding of leaves takes priority, beginning to slow down in readiness for winter’s hibernation.

Which season of life is your soul in right now?

Because regardless of what is happening outside your window (and not everywhere in the world experiences seasons like we do), our lives go through different seasons. While one person may be in a time of spiritual spring with newness and growth, another may be in a spiritual season of autumn where they are starting to prepare for some of the difficulties that may lie ahead. And others may be in a winter where things are silent, challenging, or possibly even painful. And like our winter here, people usually want it to end sooner than it actually does, but it is good for us to travel patiently through it, learning what we need to learn, experiencing what we want to experience.

Organisations can experience seasons too, as can football clubs. We have had our winter and it really does feel like we are in a season of spring.

New things growing, a sense of expectancy in the air. Of course, there may be the occasional cold snap that can take us by surprise, but there is a confidence that summer is around the corner. May it be a long one.

In the meantime, we stamp our feet, rub our hands, drink our Bovril and enjoy a classic afternoon’s football!

with Club Chaplain Arthur Goode

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

THE ARGYLE NETWORK

Mark Atkin, who is 26 on Friday 24th January. Mark, who has been a season ticket holder for many years, sits in the Lyndhurst. Have a great day and three points for the Argyle. Lots of love from, all the family. Xxx

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL CLUB Home Park Plymouth PL2 3DQ

Happy 9th Birthday to Archie Fennell, a massive Argyle fan!

Love from all the family.

CHAIRMAN Simon Hallett

ROBERT SAMS

We are sad to hear of the recent passing of Robert Sams, a lifelong supporter, our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.

Terry, Mike, Colin Burnard are three brothers who grew up loving football. From the early days, they started playing Sunday league football, but all shared a love for Plymouth Argyle which still remains strong to this day.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE Andrew Parkinson

WIN THE NEW STEREOPHONICS ALBUM

Stereophonics have released their new album ‘Kind’, via Parlophone Records.

Wishing you both a very happy birthday from your families and all at Plymouth Argyle.

Recorded in just eleven days at The Distillery, Wiltshire, ‘Kind’ was co-produced by Kelly Jones and George Drakoulias (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Screaming Trees, Primal Scream). The recording sessions used minimal studio techniques, overdubs or technology. This stripped back, raw approach to committing Kelly Jones’ songwriting to tape provides listeners with captivating and candid snapshots of one of the UK’s most enduring bands.

Massive happy 13th birthday to Tianah J, lots of love from mum dad and everyone around you in Block 2.

To be in with a chance win a copy of the band’s latest album, send your answer to the following question to argyle@pafc.co.uk.

The trio supported the Greens through the thick and thin, until Terry passed away in 2014. Terry is still honoured at every home game, with Colin sitting in Terry’s seat.

Today, Mike and Colin are celebrating their respective birthdays at the Theatre of Greens and are hoping for a good victory!

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Argyle Ladies

FOOTBALL can be extremely cruel, as Sunday’s game showed when, despite their herculean efforts, a depleted Argyle Ladies went down to a bizarre goal against Crawley in front of 100 fans.

Injuries have cost Argyle dear, particularly in a fixture schedule which includes facing top clobs Watford, Crawley and Oxford United. The prevailing fitness crisis left Argyle manager Dave Leonard having to dip into the development team.

Once again, the Greens were deprived of their regular dynamic midfield set-up. Having already lost Jessie Jones and long-term injured Amber Pollock, Kayley Lane and Becky Dandridge were also sidelined due to injury. Heading into the game at the Manadon Sports Hub, the Pilgrims were also without Zoe Cunningham, while top striker Natasha Knapman was only fit enough for the bench.

It was no surprise that Argyle took time to settle into the game, but great link-up play between Bow Jackson and Helen Bleazard ended with her cross towards Katie Middleton being collected by the goalkeeper.

A great ball by Ebony Dover down the right wing to the overlapping Jackson was snuffed out. Middleton was having a certain amount of success by holding up the ball and playing it into the channels, but it was a largely cagey opening 45 minutes.

Argyle were in the ascendancy for much of the second-half, with everyone battling tenaciously

by Dave Potham for the ball. With 25 minutes remaining, Leonard sent on Knapman for Dover, which meant Middleton returning to her usual position in the back four.

A terrific move between Bethany Everson, Faye Ivall and Knapman, who shot narrowly wide, was adjudged offside, before Middleton was sin binned in the increasingly heated closing stages.

Despite this, the Greens continued to press for the winner. While pushing for a winner, Argyle were hit with a sucker-punch when a straightforward shot from Laura Palmer went through Ben Kyle's hands to score what proved to be the only goal of the game.

“I am going to be positive in the way we played.

I am not looking at how we lost the game as it was about the girls that came in and did what they had to do and I thought there were people there who put in their best performance of the season,” said Leonard after the game.

“The commitment, the desire, the attitude was what shone through. It was the togetherness the squad had and the resilience that they showed against a strong Crawley side. Anyone that was there felt we were unfortunate not to get something out of the game. If I mentioned one player, it would be disrespectful to the other girls, as all the players needed special praise. For the whole squad process, I think it was a great advert for women’s football.”

Squad: Ben Kyle, Lydia Huntley, Helen Bleazard, Mollie Taylor, Kate Middleton, Bow Jackson, Ebony Dover, Leah Burridge, Steph Beck, Faye Ivall, Natasha Knapman, Bethany Everson, Nelinha Barros, Panagiota Papaioannou, Lucy Solloway.

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Good afternoon, and welcome to everyone for today’s Sky Bet League Two encounter against Mansfield Town.

Following the hectic, but very successful, festive period, this week has seen a degree of normality return to Home Park as we settle into the usual routine of matches on Tuesdays and Saturdays, and it seems difficult to believe that there is only a little over three months left until the end of the season.

Not surprisingly, after the excellent results at both Scunthorpe and Carlisle, confidence is high, and everyone is determined to keep up hard work and to gain as many points as we can between now and the end of April. It would be wrong to mention the two recent away matches without recognizing the extraordinary support given to the team by the absolutely fantastic Green Army. The effort of every one of the 567 travelling supporters in getting to the match on Saturday is truly appreciated by Ryan and the team.

The other major milestone that has contributed to the feel-good factor at Home Park was the return, on Monday, of all the club staff to our new offices in the Mayflower Grandstand. Despite some staff additions brought about by the development of the Grandstand, we are still a relatively small team and there has been a real sense of reunion as the administration, commercial, financial and media teams, along with the academy and community staff have rejoined the retail, maintenance and ticketing staff back in PL2. There is still a certain amount of relatively minor work to complete on the Mayflower Grandstand, but the return of all the staff certainly makes it feel like the project is (almost) complete.

January, of course, means the transfer window is open - and we are delighted to have completed some significant business at an early stage, with the arrival of Tyreeq Bakinson, Ryan Hardie and the return of Josh Grant on loan until the end of the season.

As I am sure is the same at the vast majority of clubs, we had done a significant amount of research on potential targets ahead of the window opening and were able to move quickly to secure the signatures of the additions to the squad. The loan market at this time of year is very competitive, and it certainly is not just about how much money the club is willing to spend to freshen up the squad. The parent club needs to be assured that the loanee club is the right fit for their player, and of course

the player, their family, and sometimes their agent need to be sure that it is the correct move for them.

Finally, a date for the diary, we are pleased to announce that our Home fixture on February 22 against Cambridge will see the return of our popular Armed Services Day event.

Our ASD fixture seeks to recognise the valuable service given by our local Armed Forces and, importantly, the support that their families give them as they carry out their duties both at home and abroad.

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Since the start of the New Year, our Youth Alliance schedule has been impacted by poor weather conditions and other elements outside of our control. However, it remains a busy time of year for the academy as we look to the future.

With under-18 fixtures few and far between, a number of youngsters have been involved in Central League fixtures.

They featured in the recent games against Bournemouth and Portsmouth.

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Argyle under-18s 2 Portsmouth 4

We were playing a very strong Portsmouth side last Saturday and the task was made harder as the visitors scored two first-half goals to go in at the break leading 2-0.

Argyle came more into the game after the break and were rewarded with an early goal when Jeremiah Medine was brought down in the area for Rubin Wilson to confidently convert his spot-kick.

Unfortunately, Pompey took time out from defending to make it 3-1 with a fine strike from the edge of the area. Back came Argyle, when Jarvis Cleal's corner found Wilson arriving at the near post and glancing his header home into the net.

The Pilgrims’ side piled forward in an effort to save a point but were caught on the break five minutes from time.

CENTRAL LEAGUE CUP Bournemouth 3 Argyle 2

ARGYLE produced a top display against a Bournemouth side packed with Premier League quality before going down to a late 3-2 defeat in the Central League Cup on January the 7th.

The Pilgrims played some terrific football at times, scoring two fine goals, and first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell was delighted with the application of his senior professionals and the development this sort of fixture brings to the younger players.

The Cherries struck first with a soft penalty decision, but the Greens quickly regrouped and deservedly drew level with a superbly taken header from Klaidi Lolos just before half-time.

Bournemouth included the likes of former Liverpool forward Jordan Ibe, but the Pilgrims played with defensive discipline and attacking creativity throughout, recovering from conceding a second goal immediately after the restart to draw level again.

The second equaliser was an absolutely fabulous goal, as Lolos slammed home a terrific left-foot finish after a flowing move that carved open the Cherries on a damp day at the Canford Park Arena.

The Pilgrims had done more than enough to warrant a draw but were caught out by a Bournemouth counterattack on 82 minutes that sealed all three points for the home side.

Argyle had a second goal disallowed on 38 minutes, again for offside, as Conor Grant was smartly slipped in by Klaidi Lolos to fire home from a tight angle. At the other end, HackettFairchild fired wide from the edge of the area, before Leon Maloney spurned Pompey’s best chance of the half – ten yards out on the volley.

Maloney’s frustration was compounded shortly afterwards when the Pilgrims took a deserved lead.

Mopping up possession in midfield, Randell feigned the pass out wide, before slotting a beautiful through-ball to Lolos, who took one touch before curling past Seymour from the edge of the area.

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Argyle 1 Portsmouth 1

Argyle battled out a 1-1 draw with Portsmouth in the Central League Cup, against a backdrop of howling wind and teeming rain at Home Park.

The Pilgrims dominated the first half, and deservedly went in ahead at the interval courtesy of Klaidi Lolos’ 20-yard strike. Portsmouth fought back in the second, and a goal from new signing Reeco Hackett-Fairchild earned the visitors a draw.

The Pilgrims staff, led in the dug-out by first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell, named a blend of youth and first-team experience for the clash with Pompey.

Senior professionals Joe Riley, Joel and Conor Grant were all selected to start, while a smattering of scholars, including Jarvis Cleal and Charlie Miller, complemented a host of young professionals – led by captain Adam Randell.

The visitors took a similar tack with their selection, but notable selections included captain Jack Whatmough, making a long-awaited return from career-threatening ligament injury, and new signing Hackett-Fairchild, who joined the Blues from non-league Bromley for an undisclosed fee.

The Greens began the game at lightning pace. Within the opening minute, midfielder Conor Grant saw his dipping 30-yard strike deflected narrowly over the bar.

With the first-half wind at their backs, the Pilgrims continued to pin the visitors into their own area and had the ball in the net shortly after. Randell received the ball on the by-line and delivered a near-post cross that was turned into his own net by Hackett-Fairchild, before a late offside flag saw the goal disallowed.

The Greens continued to push forward during the game’s infancy, and both Grants, Conor and Joel, had

As the half drew to a close, Mike Cooper was called into action for the first time, and responded in spectacular fashion, pulling off a superb double-save to first deny Josh Flint from range, and then Maloney’s follow up.

Despite the conditions, both teams continued to try and play football on the deck. The Greens could have doubled their lead on 57 minutes, when Randell got on the end of a Ryan Law cross to backheel at goal from six yards – only for Seymour to hold the shot.

Almost instantly, Pompey were level.

Flint found a pocket of space on the right flank to deliver a low cross for the onrushing Hackett-Fairchild, who converted first-time into the roof of the net, giving Cooper no chance.

With the game entering the final third, Cooper made a superb one-on-one stop to deny Maloney, who had gotten in behind the Pilgrims’ last line of defence after a long punt downfield.

With five minutes to go, the young stopper once again came to the fore, standing up well to stop Flint’s toe poke on the six-yard line.

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WE have been leafing through previous season’s copies of the Pilgrim matchday programme to reminisce about Argyle life in the past.

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PULL OUT PLAYER: THE ENTIRE SQUAD!

With this programme occurring for the first home match of the season, the centre spread was devoted to the whole squad, rather than one individual. The 99-00 season saw Argyle finish in the middle of the pack in Division Three, under the stewardship of all-time leading appearance maker Kevin Hodges, who also went on to serve in the Argyle academy for a number of years.

Of our 46 games we won 16, drew 12 and lost 18, finishing the season on 66 points in 12th place. Paul McGregor, an acquisition from Nottingham Forest, won the Player of the Season award thanks to several accomplished displays in his first season in Devon.

COVER STAR: ADAM BARRETT

THE cover star in this edition of the programme - the first game of the 1999-00 season, a 0-0 draw at home to Shrewsbury Town - was Adam Barrett. Adam had turned out for Leyton Orient and had had a brief stint in the United States where he had been on a football scholarship before moving back to the UK. His move to Home Park came in March 1999, when he joined from the O’s. In his 18 months or so at the Theatre of Greens, he represented the Pilgrims on more than 60 occasions - finding the net three times. Despite gaining regular game time in Devon, he was not able to force his way into manager Paul Sturrock’s first team on a regular basis. With that in mind, he joined today’s opponents, Mansfield Town, in 2000.

After a similar amount of time spent up the M5 at Bristol Rovers, Barrett signed for Southend United, the team that he had supported as a child.

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That season, we had, as ever, a green home kit, but our away kit was a rarer Pilgrim blue, sponsored by the Sunday Independent. It was the same season that a teenage Ian

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Four wins in the last five games must be pleasing?

Yeah it really is, it’s tough over the Christmas period, games come thick and fast, there is not much time to recover so to be able to come out of a tough period against some good sides with four wins really kicks us on.

It was a long way up to Carlisle were you looking forward to the longest trip of the year?

It was good, I thought it was our best away performance so far. In the last couple of weeks, we have had to dig in, but I thought it was total dominance on Saturday from the minute go. It was three but it could have been more, considering the weather and the pitch, the way we played was brilliant. It gives a lot of confidence for today’s game.

In the last few weeks games have been a bit closer; do you think you that shows a different side to the team?

The gaffer wants us to play a certain way, and I think it most games we do, but there was always going to be tough away games like Cheltenham and away at Scunthorpe where we were going to have to dig in and grind out results.

Other teams know we’re a footballing side, but now they know we can dig in and defend resolutely if needed.

How do you find playing in front of the new Grandstand?

I love it, Home Park is an amazing stadium that shouldn’t be at this level, it’s head and shoulders above anything at this level and some above.

You want to play at stadiums like this, in front of passionate fans, and we’re fortunate enough to do every second week or so.

At Argyle you were given the number 10 shirt straight away, do you feel that puts more pressure on you?

No, because I was number 10 at Bury for five or six years, so to me its just a number. If I came here and I was number 30 or number 90, I’m not

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really that bothered. I have never really been that bothered about shirt numbers. I don’t have a lucky number, I’m not superstitious about anything, I think the Gaffer just did it because I was number 10 at Bury.

How do you find Plymouth as a city?

Yeah, its great. Do you know what, I thought I would struggle moving down here. I’m a home bird and the furthest I’ve moved was to Sheffield, so I did think I’d struggle, but I have loved it. I have moved my family down and there are things that I can’t do up north that I can do down here like going to the beach in the summer, so I’m really enjoying it.

When we moved down, there was only Will [Aimson] here.

Just knowing one face when you come to a new club puts you at ease, so to see all the lads from Bury come down is great, but to be fair I got on with all the lads who were here before. I think that’s the big thing that the Gaffer does when he signs players, he goes and talks to them to see what their characters are like. He only signs good lads and that’s what we have here.

Signing for Preston, how proud are you to have played for them?

I am immensely proud to have played for my club. I still support Preston, I have my top ready for when they get to the play-off final! All I wanted as a kid was to play at Deepdale and I loved my time there.

How did you find working under Darren Ferguson?

I will always be grateful to Darren Ferguson he was someone who put his faith in me, gave me my debut, he was a great coach it just unfortunately didn’t work out at Preston and he didn’t stay in the job long.

Have you always been a winger?

Yeah, I have always been a winger since my school days, through my youth career I had always been a winger. It wasn’t until last year we changed formation at Bury and the gaffer tried me and Jay O’Shea in central midfield, so I hadn’t played in any other position.

In 2011-12 you won young player of the year award - that must have been special.

It was bittersweet really, it was a big deal for me because we had some good young lads in the first team at the time, it meant a lot but at the time we had a manager who wanted big changes so I feared I wouldn’t be there much longer. >>>

rAndOm Qs The oldest thing you own is…

A watch, it’s about 40 years old.

The stupidest way you have injured yourself is…

I finished a session on the treadmill and pulled my calf when I got off.

If you owned a themed hotel, what would the theme be?

Biffy Clyro Secret talents?

Nope, none What would the funniest sport to play while drunk?

Football

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I was gutted, I was born in Preston I supported Preston, I was dying to try and help them get promoted. I really didn’t want to leave but there were circumstances where I had to, it hurt me when I had to go.

rAndOm Qs Pineapple on a pizza?

Yes, definitely yes!

How would you sum up the internet in one word?

Needless If you had been arrested, what would your family assume you had done?

Drunk and disorderly How would you improve the media?

Ask fewer questions (ouch!)

Was there a chance that you could have stayed and fought for your place?

It wasn’t really that kind of option. Myself and the manager at the time, Graham Westley, we probably had different ideas on football. I always knew that we would have to part ways because of it; because of the way he thought about football, and the way I thought about football.

I didn’t want to leave, but it wasn’t the club that I supported, he had turned it into something a bit different, or at least that’s what I thought. It kind of got to a point where you have always got to back the manager which is fair enough. I respected that and unfortunately it was my time to leave - but I never wanted to. To this day I still think that if it [the manager] had been someone else, I would have stayed there.

What are your views on how football should be played?

I think mine are pretty similar to the Gaffer’s views on it.

Things like time-wasting and stuff like that, I didn’t really agree with it. It worked for some players at Stevenage and some players had a really good career at Stevenage, it worked for him [Westley] there but at Preston for some reason, it just didn’t work.

I wasn’t the only one who didn’t agree with him, so yeah, I would say I’m more like the Gaffer here, where I want to play how you should play. Unfortunately, he didn’t agree [Westley] and probably didn’t see me fitting into the way he wanted to play, or maybe I didn’t see me fitting into how he plays, and unfortunately we had to part ways.

Who was your hero growing up and why?

I wouldn’t say I had any heroes growing up. I’d say, in life, I looked up to my family for advice and support.

In football, I’d say throughout my career I’ve had a few different people - whether that be players or coaches that would give me good advice.

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

The best player I played against was probably N’golo Kante, when he was at Leicester. We played Leicester a few years back and nobody was raving about him at the time, he played at left midfield that day and was unplayable, that season they won the Premier League and he was incredible.

In your opinion what is the most boring sport and how would you improve it?

“Darts is the most boring, and I would improve it by taking the flights off!"

If you had not made a career in football, what would you have done?

If I didn’t play football, I think I’d have had to go back to college. I was so obsessed with being a footballer that I didn’t come out of school with anything behind me, so I definitely would have had to go back to college to do something.

At Sheffield Wednesday you maybe weren’t involved as much as you would have liked, how did you find it?

I found my time there frustrating - we had talented wingers at the time, so I understood it was always going to be tough, but I never felt I got a fair crack at it. It’s an amazing club and I’m lucky to have been there but it was the wrong move for me looking back now.

You won promotion with Bury, how special was that given the circumstances?

It was the best feeling I’ve had on a football pitch, to do it with a top group of players and staff under what was probably the toughest period I’ve had off the pitch was a feeling I’ll never forget.

Of course, you followed Ryan Lowe here in the summer, tell us what it is about him that convinced you to move.

He cares for his players and he’s honest. You can go and see him about anything, talk to him and you know he’ll be open and honest with you which I think is hard to find in football these days.

How would you describe his management style?

I would say he’s hands on, he’s always on the training pitch wanting things done right, he doesn’t stay in the background, he does extra with the lads and takes patterns of play. He wants things done right, and will stay there to make sure until we do get it right.

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P W D L F A W D L F A GD PTS Swindon 27 9 2 3 24 13 7 3 3 25 16 +20 53 Exeter 26 8 4 1 22 11 6 4 3 15 16 +10 50 Cheltenham 26 7 4 2 28 14 4 7 2 13 7 +20 44 Crewe 25 7 3 3 26 14 6 2 4 21 18 +15 44 Argyle 25 7 3 2 24 12 6 2 5 16 14 +14 44 Bradford 26 9 2 2 20 8 3 6 4 13 14 +11 44 Forest Green 27 5 4 4 11 11 7 4 3 21 12 +9 44 Northampton 26 8 2 3 21 9 4 4 5 15 20 +7 42 Colchester 26 6 4 2 18 10 4 7 3 18 14 +12 41 Port Vale 26 6 6 1 18 11 3 5 5 15 20 +2 38 Newport 24 5 6 2 14 11 3 3 5 9 11 +1 33 Walsall 27 3 4 6 10 16 6 2 6 16 20 -10 33 Crawley 27 6 4 4 19 16 1 7 5 16 21 -2 32 Salford 27 4 4 6 14 18 4 4 5 19 20 -5 32 Scunthorpe 27 4 5 5 20 19 4 2 7 15 19 -3 31 Cambridge 27 5 3 5 18 15 3 4 7 12 18 -3 31 Grimsby 25 3 4 5 11 17 4 5 4 14 12 -4 30 Mansfield 27 2 4 8 21 27 4 5 4 15 15 -6 27 Leyton Orient 26 2 5 6 16 23 4 4 5 17 20 -10 27 Oldham 26 3 5 5 15 18 3 4 6 11 23 -15 27 Carlisle 26 3 5 5 10 18 3 2 8 13 25 -20 25 Macclesfield 25 4 7 1 13 8 2 5 6 11 19 -3 24 Morecambe 26 2 5 6 13 19 2 2 9 8 26 -24 19 Stevenage 26 2 5 6 9 16 0 7 6 6 15 -16 18 APPEARANCES LGE CUP TOT Edwards 23.1 6 29.1 Sawyer 21 7.1 28.1 Mcfadzean 18 5 23 Palmer 25 4 29 Wootton 22.1 6.1 28.2 Mayor 21.3 5 26.3 Sarcevic 21.2 6 27.2 Canavan 20.1 5.1 25.2 J Grant 13.3 9.1 22.4 Riley 11.4 3 14,4 Jv Grant 13.4 3.1 16.5 B Moore 14.4 5.1 19.5 Taylor 7.5 2.1 9.6 C Grant 7.6 2.3 9.9 G Cooper 11.5 3.1 14.6 Rudden 7.7 2.2 9.9 Baxter 3.6 2.1 7.5 Aimson 5 2 7 Telford 7.7 2.2 9.9 M Cooper 0 4 4 T Moore 0 2 2 Randell 0.2 1.3 1.5 Lolos 0.4 1.1 1.5 Clarke 2.8 1.2 3/10 Boyd 0 0.1 0.1 Wilson 0 0.1 0.1 Bakinson 2 0 2 Hardie 0.1 0 0.1 Jephcott 2 0 2 GOALS Mcfadzean 3 2 5 Jv Grant 4 1 5 Sarcevic 5 1 6 Taylor 2 1 3 B Moore 3 1 4 Edwards 3 0 3 Telford 2 1 3 Riley 1 1 2 Aimson 2 0 2 Rudden 2 1 3 Mayor 1 0 1 Baxter 0 1 1 Wootton 1 0 1 C Grant 2 0 2 Canavan 1 0 1 G Cooper 1 0 1 Jephcott 4 0 4 Hardie 1 0 1 Own Goal 2 0 2 Total 40 10 50 ASSISTS No Assist 5 3 8 Sarcevic 4 2 6 Mcfadzean 4 0 4 Mayor 5 1 6 G Cooper 7 0 7 Jv Grant 4 1 5 Taylor 1 1 2 B Moore 4 0 4 Sawyer 1 1 2 Telford 2 0 2 Palmer 1 0 1 Lolos 0 1 1 J Grant 1 0 1 Bakinson 1 0 1 Total 40 10 50 MOM Edwards 5 0 5 Sarcevic 3 1 4 Mayor 2 1 3 Mcfadzean 1 1 2 J Grant 0 2 2 Baxter 1 1 2 Sawyer 1 1 2 Canavan 2 0 2 Palmer 1 0 1 C Grant 1 0 1 Aimson 1 0 1 G Cooper 3 0 3 B Moore 2 1 3 Bakinson 2 0 2

EFL SOUTH WEST COUNTIES YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE 13.01.2020

P W D L GD PTS Bournemouth 18 14 2 2 49 44 Oxford 19 12 3 4 26 39 Portsmouth 18 11 2 5 13 35 Exeter 17 10 0 7 14 30 Yeovil 19 9 2 8 -4 29 Swindon 18 8 3 7 7 27 Bristol Rovers 16 6 2 8 -10 20 Forest Green 18 5 2 11 -16 17 Cheltenham 20 5 2 13 -25 17 Argyle 17 4 3 10 -19 15 Newport 18 4 1 13 -35 13 APPEARANCES 18 Rubin Wilson 14(1) Ollie Tomlinson 14 Isaac Burdon 13(2) Jude Boyd 13 Jarvis Cleal 12(1) Rhys Shirley, Reuben Collum 12 Jeremiah Medine 9(1) Brandon Pursall, Harry Townsend 8 Angel Wariuh 7(2) Alfie Wotton 7(1) Ali Mansaray 7 Tyler Coombes 6(4) Carlo Garside 6(3) Will Jenkins-Davies, Oscar Halls 6(2) Charlie Miller 2(1) Charlie Elkington, Mackenzie Toms 1(4) Oscar Massey 1(3) Alfie Hudd, Jeffery Forkuo, Scott Crocker 1(2) Finley Craske 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 Rhys Shirley, Will Jenkins-Davies, Oscar Halls, Isaac Burdon 1 Jeremiah Medine, Ollie Tomlinson, Reuben Collum, Jarvis Cleal, Ryan Downing.

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 Sat 21 v Oxford United P-P January 2020 Sat 4 v Forest Green P-P Sat 11 v Portsmouth 2-4

All games kick off at 11am at Manadon Sports Hub unless otherwise stated

CENTRAL LEAGUE SOUTH 13.01.2020

P W D L GD PTS Southend 4 4 0 0 13 12 Peterborough 3 2 0 1 3 6 Bristol Rovers 2 1 0 1 2 3 Argyle 2 0 1 1 -1 1 MK Dons 3 0 1 2 -8 1 Forest Green 2 0 0 2 -9 0 APPEARANCES (including Central League Cup) 4 Mike Cooper, Mike Peck, Ollie Tomlinson, Adam Randell.

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

1(3) Jude Boyd, Rubin Wilson 1(1) Isaac Burdon, Charlie Miller.

1 Will Aimson, Antoni Sarcevic, Cameron Sangster, Luke Jephcott, Jeremiah Medine, Alex Fletcher, Billy Clarke.

0(1) Alfie Wotton, Rhys Shirley.

GOALS 3 Klaidi Lolos 1 Mike Peck September 10 v Milton Keynes October 15 v Southend February 4 v Bristol Rovers 18 v Bristol Rovers March 3 v Peterborough 10 v Forest Green 24 v Forest Green

0-0 0-1

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CENTRAL LEAGUE CUP

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

All games kick off at 2pm unless stated

UNDER-23 PREMIER LEAGUE CUP GROUP B TABLE

P W D L GD PTS Fulham 3 2 0 1 2 6 Everton 3 1 1 1 2 4 Watford 3 1 1 1 -2 4 Argyle 3 0 2 1 -2 2 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 (7.00) February Mon 10 Everton (7.00) Tue 25 Fulham (7.00)

2-0 1-1 1-1 0-2

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

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CHELTENHAM TOWN 0 ARGYLE 1 Rudden 33

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Cheltenham Town (3-5-2)

Argyle (3-5-2)

1 Scott Flinders (gk); 4 Ben Tozer (capt), 26 Jacob Greaves, 5 Charlie Raglan; 2 Sean Long, 8 Chris Clements (15 William Boyle 86), 21 Jake Doyle-Hayes, 11 Ryan Broom, 3 Chris Hussey; 16 Alex Addai (14 Max Sheaf 16), 20 Gavin Reilly (19 George Lloyd 62).

24 Alex Palmer (gk); 5 Scott Wootton, 6 Niall Canavan, 3 Gary Sawyer (capt) ; 17 Byron Moore, 7 Antoni Sarcevic, 25 Josh Grant, 10 Danny Mayor, 32 George Cooper (8 Joe Edwards 78); 39 Zak Rudden (16 Joel Grant 70), 18 Billy Clarke (11 Dom Telford 62).

Substitutes (not used): 7 Conor Thomas, 17 Josh Debayo, 23 Rohan Ince, 31 Freddie Lapworth (gk).

Substitutes (not used): 1 Mike Cooper (gk), 2 Joe Riley, 15 Conor Grant, 20 Adam Randell.

Referee: Charles Breakspear. Attendance: 5,192 (1,222 away)

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THE Grand Draw for the Big Green Lottery will follow a new online format this year, as we hand out £12,000 to one lucky member.

In previous years, the draw has been conducted on the pitch at Home Park, but this time around, the draw will be run through our club website and social media channels.

The draw for our ten finalists has taken place and the winner will be allocated an Argyle first-team player to represent them in a special challenge involving numbered footballs, a winning funnel, lots of banter and talent. Please keep an eye on our official website www. pafc.co.uk and social media channels over the next week.

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.

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 big match ticket priority.

50/50

Good afternoon all and welcome to your 50/50 brief. The team are really flying at the moment, they just can’t stop winning! After two great away wins and with home games coming up, we have a great chance of getting in the automatic promotion spots. The 50/50 team always celebrate after a win with the traditional wine and meal on a Saturday night - talk about a dry January? More like a wet one!

At the recent Swindon game, one young man won a fantastic cash prize of £1,200 - and although he wanted to remain anonymous (the 50/50 committee always respect the winner’s decision), I did have a nice chat over the phone to him. He was overjoyed with the win as he always buys tickets for the 50/50 draw. His wife went on a mad shopping spree, but he did however manage to save some for his next season ticket. Well done sir!

One person had phoned me up on the same evening after the Swindon game and told me he was just one number away from the £1,200 cash prize and asked if it never got claimed could he claim it. I told him that was fine knowing it had been claimed - so hard luck Rick Cowdery PAFC Head of Communications and better luck next time. Just buy more tickets. Oops, sorry I named him!

As always, the team are very grateful to sponsors who donate prizes. The George at Roborough are back again with a voucher enabling up to 4 people to enjoy either breakfast or the famous Toby Carvery. Manager Dan and his assistant Bradley are fanatical PAFC supporters along with some of their staff members. If ever you go along to the George, you will nearly always meet an Argyle fan having a tasty meal. Plymouth Comedy has again donated a pair of tickets for their brand-new show. If there are any companies, restaurants or theme parks who wish to donate a prize for our half time draw, simply get in touch with the club for details.

Today’s prizes are

First prize – Cash prize Second prize – A £40 voucher for The George Restaurant at Roborough Third prize – A Tony Waiters Era Pictorial Scrapbook Fourth prize – A pair of Comedy Club tickets for their brandnew show on Friday 31st January in the GTs Suite

Thanks 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 team

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AT HOME PARK PLYMOUTH ARGYLE vs CRAWLEY TOWN TUESDAY JANUARY 28 2020 7.45PM | HOME PARK

THE ROAD TO... Stadium x e m a L e h T E, HERTS, SG2 8RH AG EN EV ST , AY W L AL H AD BRO

WHERE

The stadium is located just over a mile away from Stevenage railway station.

The station lies on the East Coast Main Line north of King's Cross station.

HOW

By Car: follow the Devon Expressway until the M5 in Devon. When you have reached the M5 continue, and then take A30, A303, M3, M25 and A1(M) to Monkswood Way/A602 in Stevenage.

Car-parking: Free match day parking for 500 cars is available to fans at Fairlands Valley car park to the north of the ground.

This is clearly signposted as you enter Stevenage from Junction 7 of the A1(M).

Please note that fans are prohibited from parking in the nearby retail parks due to parking restrictions, exceeding which could result in fines.

Any fans parking in nearby residential streets are asked to park considerately and not to block driveways or inconvenience local residents.

Additional parking is also available in one of several town centre pay & display car parks.

Stevenage v Argyle Sky Bet League Two Saturday, January 25, 3pm Capacity: 7800 including 1342 seats (c. 1390 away) Record Attendance: 8,040 v Newcastle United FA Cup 4th Round, 25th January 1998.

Miles and miles to follow the Greens: 472 return

A match-day shuttle bus service to the Lamex Stadium is available from the bus or railway station.

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

Train: Stevenage railway station is on the East Coast main line and has regular services running between the capital and the north. Great Northern trains run between London Kings Cross (from 25 mins) and Peterborough (50 mins).

Many East Coast mainline services also stop at Stevenage providing travel options between London, Leeds, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh.

Away fans are welcome in the Broadhall Suite bar pre-match. This is located in the south-east corner of the ground, close to the away turnstiles, doors open at midday and the early Premier League kick-off is usually on the TVs. Bar food is usually available too.

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A R G Y L E C O M M E R C I A L M ATC H S P O N S O R

City College Plymouth

City College Plymouth is one of the largest providers of professional and technical education in the South West.

The College plays a central role in the educational, cultural and economic life of the region and is dedicated to enabling local people to access both new and existing job prospects through its strong links with industry. Working in partnership with employers, the College’s training offer is practical, relevant to business needs and prepares 46 people for the real work environment.

The College offers a variety of qualifications including:

• academic qualifications such as GCSEs and Access courses • vocational qualifications which relate to a particular area of work such as NVQs and BTEC national diplomas • higher education qualifications, including Foundation Degrees, Higher National Certificates/Diplomas and professional qualifications • work-based learning programmes, including Apprenticeships • basic skills in numeracy and literacy.

The College is rated ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted, holds the TEF Gold award for its university-level programmes, and its Apprenticeship provision achieved the top spot for achievement in the South West in the Government’s national achievement rate tables for 2017/18.

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you want to take your support of Argyle to the next level, then why not contact the Club’s Commercial Operations team to discuss the myriad of opportunities at Home Park, including (but not limited to!) Stand Sponsorship, Player Sponsorship, Ground Board Advertising, our ever popular Match Day Sponsorship packages, as well as

our digital advertising screens that can be seen throughout the Devonport and Lyndhurst Stands.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to suit every budget, and we’re proud of our ability to build packages to suit sponsors on a case by case basis. For further details, or to discuss ways in which your business can benefit from a relationship with the Pilgrims, then please don’t hesitate to contact the Commercial Operations team at Home Park by emailing commercial@pafc.co.uk, or by calling 01752 302204

Today's Mascots Braden White, 8

Lennon Davey, 9

William Grills, 8

Noah Carpenter, 10

Taylor Casling, 8

Gene Bateman, 10

Lives: Plymouth Likes: Football Favourite player: George Cooper Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-1

Likes: Football Favourite player: Tafari Moore Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-1

Lives: Torrington Likes: Playing football, watching football and playing FIFA 20 Favourite player: Antoni Sarcevic Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-0

Lives: Redruth Likes: Playing football for St Day u11s Favourite player: Antoni Sarcevic Score prediction: Argyle to win 3-1

Lives: Lostwithiel Likes: Watching Argyle, gaming and football Favourite players: Ryan Taylor and Antoni Sarcevic Score prediction: Argyle to win 3-0

Lives: Truro Likes: Perfecting Lightsaber Techniques, Karate and Boxing Favourite player: Danny Mayor Score prediction: Argyle to win 3-0

Want to be a mascot?

If you are interested in booking one of our mascot packages, please contact our Commercial Department on 01752 562561 or 01752 302204, or email ellen.shine@pafc.co.uk.

Club Argyle With the Mayflower Grandstand quickly taking shape, and an exciting time ahead for everyone at the club, it is a great time to experience our new and exciting Match Day Hospitality offering.

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 01752 302204.

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Q&A FAVS

Food Indian Takeaway

FIRSTS Phone Nokia 3210

Film Shawshank Redemption Music Post Malone Professional game I played in Rotherham v Walsall Squad number 9 Holiday Bridlington in a caravan

Thing I do after training Check my phone App I check in the morning Daily Mail Pet Dog

Boots Nike Phantoms

MY TEAM

WE asked Ryan to select a starting 11 containing the best of his team-mates over the years. Here is his choice.

SAM BALDOCK YANNICK BOLASIE ADAM LE FONDRE NEIL KILKENNY JOE BRYAN JODY MORRIS ADEN FLINT ALBERT ADOMAH LEWIS DUNK DAVID JAMES GEORGE BALDOCK

Book Rich Dad Poor Dad TV Series Line of Duty

Goal v Shrewsbury 13 years ago Car Fiat Punto

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A MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT EVENING .......murder at the football awards dinner

FRIDAY JANUARY 31 2020 7PM - LATE | AT HOME PARK STADIUM

TICKETS £40 | INCLUDES BUBBLY RECEPTION, TWO COURSE SET MENU, DJ, AND A NIGHT OF MURDER & MYSTERY

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM | HOME PARK TICKET OFFICE ONLINE | ARGYLETICKETS.COM TEL | 01752 907700

ARGYLE IN THE EFL IN THE 2010s (PART I) The decade started for Argyle with an FA Cup Third Round tie against fellow Championship side Newcastle United at Home Park on Saturday, January 3rd.

Paul Mariner’s men, including a young Gary Sawyer, did well to hold the Toon to a 0-0 draw, especially considering that they were to go on to win the Championship title by a distance. For us, on the other hand, relegation to League One beckoned. The replay was lost 0-3, allowing Mariner and his charges to concentrate on the league and it is our record in regular EFL matches that we will consider here.

A summary of our EFL results over the last decade is given below: Home: P230 W100 (43.5%) D55 (23.9%) L75 (32.6%) F316 A271 Away: P229 W72 (31.4%) D54 (23.6%) L103 (45.0%) F246 A305 Overall: P459 W 172 (37.5%) D109 (23.8%) L178 (38.8%) F562 A576 Our first league game of 2010 came on Saturday, January 16th, a 0-1 loss at home to Neil Warnock’s Crystal Palace. Our first win of the 2010s came ten days after the Palace loss. Jamie Mackie grabbed the decisive goal as we saw off Derby County at Home Park on Tuesday, January 26th.

Our biggest win of the last decade came in the match where we secured our sole promotion: a 6-1 thrashing of Newport County at Home Park on Monday, April 17th, 2017 in League Two. Matt Kennedy and Jake Jervis with braces, together with Graham Carey and Ryan Taylor were the scorers for Derek Adams’s team.

Away from home, our biggest win was 4-0, a result which we recorded twice. Firstly, Carl Fletcher’s men took a big step towards EFL safety by winning at Accrington Stanley on Saturday, February 18th, 2012 in another League Two fixture. Alex MacDonald (2), Darren Purse and substitute Luke Daley scored the goals.

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The most goals scored in an EFL match involving Argyle in the 2010s was seven. As well as our 6-1 win over Newport detailed above, we also lost 3-4 to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in a Championship match on Saturday, February 27th, 2010. The Greens had trailed 3-0 in this match, but second half goals from Yannick Bolasie and Joe Mason gave Paul Mariner’s charges some hope of snatching an unlikely draw. Unfortunately, Ryan Cresswell scored a late goal to put the Blades 4-2 up. There was still time for Jamie Mackie to reduce the arrears, but it was all to no avail.

Our worst defeat over the past decade was 1-5 which occurred four times. The first time was away to Oxford United on Tuesday, October 25th, 2011, early in Carl Fletcher’s reign as Argyle boss. Simon Walton was our scorer from the penalty spot in that League Two match.

The other three occurrences all took place in our 2018-19 League One relegation season: at home to Peterborough United on Saturday, August 25th, 2018. Centre-half Ryan Edwards scored our consolation. Next at Luton Town on Saturday, November 17th, 2018. Joel Grant scored in the 89th minute to restore some pride. Finally, there was that defeat at Accrington Stanley on Saturday, April 27th, 2019, Derek Adams’s last game in charge of Argyle. An own goal from Stanley’s Harvey Rodgers in stoppage time at the end of the second half saved us from a 5-0 rout.

To Be Continued...

Cultural exhibitions, outdoor installations and live shows

Mayflower400: an exciting year of events in 2020 commemorating the journey of the Mayflower

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Go to mayflower400uk.org to find out all about it!

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INTRODUCING‌

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HISTORY

Founded: 1897 Home: Field Mill Nickname: The Stags Rivals: Chesterfield Town and Notts County FOUNDED in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans, the Stags entered the Mansfield Amateur and District League in 1902. They then shortened their name to Mansfield Wesley and joined the Notts & District League in 1906. In 1910, the club became known as Mansfield Town, in the process moving to the Central Alliance.

Mansfield went on to win the Midland League three times before being admitted into the Football League in 1931. They won promotion to the third tier in in 1963 and stayed there for nine years until they were relegated in 1972.

In 1987, the Stags won what is now the Leasing.com Trophy, beating Bristol City on penalties, after battling out a 1-1 draw. Kevin Kent scored the Mansfield goal in regular time before going on to net the decisive spot-kick in the shootout.

The decades that followed served as a real yo-yo period for the Stags, who suffered four relegations and two promotions, leaving them a non-league side by 2008. Thanks to investment from their owner, they regained their EFL status in 2013.

THIS SEASON

Manager: Graham Coughlan Captain: Krystian Pearce Sky Bet League Two: 18th Carabao Cup: Lost 6-5 to Morecambe on penalties in Round One FA Cup: Lost 2-0 to Shrewsbury in Round Two Top Scorer: Nicky Maynard 12 After parting company with former centre-half and academy manager John Dempster a few weeks ago, the Stags staged somewhat of a coup in convincing Argyle legend Graham Coughlan to forfeit his position at League One play-off chasers Bristol Rovers to take up the position at Field Mill.

Coughlan’s first win in a tricky opening period as Mansfield boss came from behind on the road at Cambridge United, courtesy of a Nicky Maynard treble.

HEAD TO HEAD Argyle wins: 23 Draws: 9 Mansfield wins: 7

A STAG AND A PILGRIM Jimmy Spencer

STAGS NEWS

SQUAD

2019-20 Name SF NAT POS APPS GLS 1 Conrad LOGAN Rochdale GK 25 0 2 Hayden WHITE Peterborough DEF 7 0 3 Mal BENNING Walsall DEF 28 0 4 Matt PRESTON Swindon DEF 21 1 5 Krystian PEARCE Torquay DEF 22 3 6 Neal BISHOP Scunthorpe MID 19 0 7 Alex MacDONALD Oxford MID 26 1 8 Jacob MELLIS Bury MID 17 0 9 Craig DAVIES Oldham FOR 3 0 10 Otis KHAN Yeovil Town MID 22 0 11 Nicky MAYNARD Bury FOR 23 12 12 Bobby OLEJNIK Exeter GK 4 0 15 Conor SHAUGNESSY Leeds United MID 17 0 16 Willem TOMLINSON Blackburn Rovers MID 11 0 17 Ryan SWEENEY Stoke City DEF 26 2 18 Oladapo AFOLOYAN West Ham United FOR 7 1 19 Andy COOK Walsall FOR 21 4 20 Kellan GORDON Derby County MID 21 1 21 James CLARKE Burnley DEF 0 0 22 CJ HAMILTON Sheffield United FOR 28 1 24 Omari STERLING-JAMES Solihul Moors FOR 12 3 26 Jason LAW Carlton Town FOR 0 0 27 Lewis GIBBENS Academy DEF 0 0 28 Jimmy KNOWLES Academy FOR 6 1 29 Jordan GRAHAM Academy FOR 0 0 30 Alistair SMITH Academy MID 9 0 31 Aidan STONE (GK) Burnley GK 1 0 32 Danny ROSE Bury FOR 21 9

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KEY MA - MANSFIELD APPEARANCES

SF - SIGNED FROM NAT - NATIONALITY * On Loan

‘Result leaves me heartbroken’ Mansfieldtown.net

to get on the ball and make us play.

Stags’ boss Graham Coughlan provided an honest assessment of the frustrating 4-3 defeat to Forest Green Rovers at One Call Stadium.

“In the first-half, they did everything we asked of them, apart from in that 51st minute [of the first-half], when that free-kick came into our box.

Graham Coughlan says the result leaves him ‘heartbroken,’ while also speaking of decisions that he believes should have gone in Mansfield’s favour before the final goal of the game.

“The game plan worked for 51 minutes. They got the goal and we go to pot, to be honest.

“I’m crestfallen. I’m heartbroken.

And I’m really, really annoyed to be honest. We conceded four goals at home – and the manner of which we conceded – you can’t concede four goals at home.

“You can’t take the easy option of just getting the ball and just kicking it forward. You have to be man enough

“Someone needs to explain the decisions made today because some of them were really poor. Nicky Maynard – I don’t know how a referee can miss or not give a penalty [at the end of the game]. It was a stonewall penalty, let’s be honest.

“Then we go over the watch late on in the second-half again. But they’re just excuses – we should have had a penalty – but that’s just me trying to make excuses for the dressing room.”

Furious Mansfield Town chairman John Radford slams players for lack of pride and desire

Late goal shoots down Mansfield Town in seven-goal thriller with Forest Green Rovers John Lomas, The Mansfield Chad

Aaron Collins stole a dramatic winner for Forest Green Rovers in the sixth added minute of a topsy-turvy thriller as Mansfield Town were beaten 4-3 at home.

Despite carving out a 2-0 lead through CJ Hamilton and Danny Rose, a Farrend Rawson brace either side of the break and a Carl Winchester shot on the hour saw Rovers go ahead.

But youngster James Clarke carved out a 90th minute chance for Maynard and he finished with aplomb for what looked like a deserved draw only to see sub Collins steal the headlines. Stags have still only won two home games in the league all season and boss Graham Coughlan appears to need to make some shrewd changes in the January window.

Maynard needed treatment after colliding with keeper Smith in the opening minute, but was okay to continue. Hamilton then gave Stags the perfect start with a third minute goal. MacDonald chested a Benning cross forward in the box and Hamilton was quickest to beat keeper and defenders to it, make space, steady himself and tuck the ball home.

After a mistake by Rawson, Hamilton then raced away on 10 minutes and set up Rose who was about to pull the trigger when Winchester slid in for a superb last-ditch tackle. Stags thought they had doubled the lead on 15 minutes as Hamilton pulled a low ball back for Rose and his miscued shot was helped in by Maynard only to see an offside flag raised.

Four minutes were added, but when Stags gave away a silly free kick just outside the box, we went into a fifth added minute and Rawson was on hand to head home Mill's free kick from close range to put Rovers firmly back in it.

But on 52 minutes Rovers were level with big defender Rawson again on the mark. This time he stooped to head home at the near post from Aitchison's corner. Olejnik was safely behind a low Mondal shot after a promising run.

Rawson was in the way of a Maynard shot and then as Rose went down hoping for a penalty, an offside flag was already up anyway. Instead Carl Winchester finally put Rovers ahead with a crisp, low shot from 20 yards on the hour.

Right on 90 minutes a superb burst by full back Clarke saw him attack the Rovers penalty box and feed Maynard who poked home a high finish .Maynard was screaming for a penalty soon after as he went down to no avail, then the ball hit Rawson on the arm in the box but again nothing was given.

Five minutes were added and in a sixth added minute Rovers dramatically stole it as a low Mills cross from the left found Collins who smashed the ball high into the net to break home hearts.

John Lomas The Mansfield Chad

Mansfield Town chairman John Radford has delivered an angry rebuke of some of the players as Stags continue to struggle this season, despite his heavy investment.

In his programme notes ahead of Saturday's 4-3 home loss to Forest Green, Radford accused some of the squad of not giving their all for the badge and demanded more hunger and pride to play for the club.

Boss Graham Coughlan has already started his rebuilding process with Krystian Pearce and Jacob Mellis told they can leave as he looks to strengthen in the current transfer window.

“Last Saturday's game at home to Grimsby was a disappointing way to start the New Year,” said Radford.

“The truth is this type of result has happened far too often this season, given the club's set-up and investment.

“For one, it cannot be contested that the club's current infrastructure is the best in its history.

“We have a new training ground which is said to be of Championship standard, a wage budget which is far higher than our league position suggests and an infrastructure which is designed solely to help and support our players and aid them in fulfilling their potential, both in training and ultimately on a matchday.

“It is with a heavy heart when I write that I do not believe that these investments have been repaid by way of performances.

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Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS selects ten post-war Mansfield Town 'Classic Campaigns' 1950-51

Mansfield Town finished Third Division (North) runners-up in 1950/51. The Stags were unbeaten in their opening six games and maintained their promotion challenge, with the 1-1 draw at home to title rivals Rotherham United in mid-January watched by 18,343. Mansfield failed to catch them despite ending the campaign with 11 wins in a 15 match unbeaten run, but it was their highest placing at that time and they were unbeaten at Field Mill that season. Freddie Steele's side also reached the FA Cup fifth round and Sammy Chessell, John Grogan and Jack Lewis were ever-present, while Billy Coole was leading scorer.

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1962-63

Ken Wagstaff and Roy Chapman scored 64 League goals between them as Mansfield Town won promotion in 1962/63. New signing Colin Askey also impressed as the Stags won their opening six Fourth Division games but that winter's 'Big Freeze' caused widespread postponements and Mansfield resumed their League fixtures in early March with a 4-2 win over rivals Oldham Athletic. Tommy Cummings became player-boss in place of Raich Carter who resigned to manage Middlesbrough and the Stags overcame fixture congestion to pip Gillingham to promotion on goal average, with a 1-1 draw at Stockport County in their final game.

1964-65

Mansfield Town were unlucky not to win promotion to the Second Division in 1964/65. Despite the mid-season sale of Ken Wagstaff and Roy Chapman to Hull City and Lincoln respectively, the Stags remained in the promotion race.

Newcomers included Shrewsbury pair John Gregson and Harry Middleton, while Bill Curry arrived from Derby County and grabbed a hat-trick in the 8-1 annihilation of QPR. With five games remaining Mansfield were well placed to win promotion but then costly defeats at Reading and title rivals Carlisle United enabled Bristol City to pip Tommy Cummings' side to promotion on goal average.

c i ss a Cl 1968-69

Tommy Eggleston managed Mansfield Town to the FA Cup sixth round in 1968/69. Summer signings included Johnny Quigley from Bristol City and Mick Hopkinson from Derby County, with the Stags winning their first two Third Division games to emerge as early leaders. A disappointing sequence of results saw Mansfield slide down the table after this but they made headlines with their FA Cup exploits. The Stags defeated Tow Law 4-1, Rotherham United 1-0, Sheffield United 2-1 and Southend United 2-1 before an epic 3-0 fifth round win at home to West Ham. They lost 1-0 to Leicester in the sixth round

1974-75

New manager Dave Smith guided Mansfield Town to the Fourth Division title in 1974/75. Early signings included Gordon Hodgson from Newcastle and Ray Clarke from Swindon, with the Stags winning their opening four Fourth Division games. Kevin Bird returned from injury and a 3-1 win at home to title rivals Shrewsbury enabled Mansfield to open up a four point lead in early December. The Stags reached the FA Cup fifth round and went on to clinch the title with a thrilling 7-0 win over Scunthorpe. Goalkeeper Rod Arnold, Sandy Pate and top scorer Ray Clarke were ever-present as the Stags amassed a record 68 points.

1976-77

Mansfield Town won the Third Division title in 1976/77.

Peter Morris returned as player-manager and Johnny Miller followed him from Norwich City. Despite the summer sale of Ray Clarke, the Stags began with a 3-1 win over Preston and their unbeaten run of League matches stretched back to the previous February. Ernie Moss was signed from Peterborough and rekindled his striking partnership with Kevin Randall, while Billy McEwan arrived from Chesterfield.

The Stags clinched promotion to the Second Division for the first time with a 2-0 win over Portsmouth, then triumphed 1-0 at Wrexham to win the title.

cCAMPAIGNS 1977-78

Mansfield Town prepared for their first-ever Second Division campaign by signing Ian Phillips and Northern Ireland international Pat Sharkey from Ipswich and Dave Syrett from Swindon. The latter two scored as the Stags kicked off with a 2-1 victory at home to newly-relegated Stoke City but the record run of 38 home League matches undefeated ended when Brighton won 2-1 at Field Mill. Mansfield drew both games against high-flying Spurs but despite experienced newcomers like John Aston and Dennis Martin, they failed to consolidate higher status under Billy Bingham who replaced Peter Morris as manager.

1985-86

Ian Greaves guided Mansfield Town to promotion to the Third Division in 1985/86. New signing Keith Cassells scored a hat-trick on his debut as the Stags began with a 4-0 win at home to Hereford United, with fellow newcomer Neville Chamberlain netting the other goal. There were thrilling Milk Cup ties against Middlesbrough and Chelsea, with Mansfield remaining in third place

for most of the season. Promotion was clinched with a 4-0 win at home to Hartlepool and the Stags finished third with 81 points. Kevin Hitchcock and George Foster were ever-present, while Neville Chamberlain was top scorer with 16 goals.

1986-87

Mansfield Town played in their first Wembley final in 1986/87. Newly promoted Stags challenged at the top of the Third Division early in the season, then slipped back into mid-table and finished in 10th position. Ian Greaves' side beat York City 1-0, Bury 2-1, Middlesbrough 1-0 and Chester 2-1 en route to the Freight Rover Trophy final. Mansfield defeated holders Bristol City 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Wembley: Kevin Hitchcock, Mick Graham, Paul Garner, Tony Lowery, George Foster, Tony Kenworthy, Kevin Kent, Jason Danskin (Gary Pollard), Neil Whatmore (Ian Stringfellow), Keith Cassells, Mark Kearney.

2001-02

Stuart Watkiss achieved instant success as manager by guiding Mansfield Town to promotion in 2001/02. The Stags were early pace-setters under Billy Dearden, remaining unbeaten in their first seven matches, and climbed to second place with a 3-0 victory over Swansea City at the start of December. Assistant-boss Stuart Watkiss succeeded Notts County-bound Billy Dearden in charge early in the New Year and signed Eire international striker David Kelly.

The Stags overcame a run of five games without a win to clinch the third promotion slot with a 2-0 victory over Carlisle United. Chris Greenacre was top scorer with 21 goals.

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BORN in Dublin in 1974, Graham Coughlan was known for being a tough tackling, no nonsense defender. He started his career with Bray Wanderers in the first division of Irish football in 1994.

After only one year and a handful of appearances with the Wanderers, he signed for English side Blackburn Rovers, who, in 1995, won the Premier League under Kenny Dalglish. Such was Rovers’ success at that time, Graham did not make a first-team appearance at Ewood Park.

he was affectionately known to the Green Army, won two promotions at Argyle. In 2002, the Irishman finished the season as top goal-scorer as the Greens won the Division Three title, and he remained an integral part of the side that won the Division Two title just two years later.

In 2005, he was reunited with former Argyle boss Paul Sturrock at Sheffield Wednesday, where he became a hit with the supporters and won the Owls’ Player of the Year Award in 2005-06. After falling out of favour at Hillsborough, the defender signed for Rotherham in the 2007-08 season.

He only played for one campaign as a Miller but was an ever-present - scoring once in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.

His next club was Shrewsbury in 2008, where he spent two years before moving on to Southend. In his three years at the Essex club, playing duties were combined with becoming first-team coach, which brought a stellar playing career to an end in 2013.

Loans followed at Swindon and Livingston respectively. Such was the success of Coughlan’s spell at Livi, his loan was made permanent in 1999, and he went on to make 50 appearances at the Almondvale Stadium, winning promotion to the top-flight in Scotland in 2001.

Having acquired vast coaching experience with the Shrimpers, Cocko was forced to be patient in waiting for an opportunity to become a first-team manager. His maiden post was with Sky Bet League One side Bristol Rovers. He was initially appointed caretaker manager in December 2018, upon the departure of long-serving manager Darrell Clarke. Good performances and improved results saw him rewarded with the full-time position just one month later.

The Lions’ Player of the Year was allowed to move on a free transfer to Home Park in 2001, where he became a legend under the tutelage of manager Paul Sturrock. Cocko, as

In his year at the helm, Cocko led Rovers from the relegation places to fourth place before departing for Mansfield. His first win as Stags manager came in dramatic fashion at Cambridge United – coming from behind to win 3-2, courtesy of a Nicky Maynard hat-trick.

LET'S GO ROUND AGAIN Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS profiles ten players who had more than one spell at Mansfield Town

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PETER MORRIS

Hard-working midfielder Peter Morris starred in Mansfield Town's 1962-63 promotion success.

Signing professional at Field Mill in November 1960, he was ever-present in Mansfield's 1964-65 promotion near-miss and joined Ipswich Town in March 1968. He moved to Norwich City in June 1974 and starred as they won promotion and were League Cup finalists in 1974-75. Rejoining Mansfield as player-boss in July 1976, he plotted their 1976-77 Third Division title triumph, netting 53 goals in 328 League games overall. He has since held managerial and coaching posts including Newcastle, Peterborough, Crewe, Southend and King's Lynn.

STUART BOAM

Commanding central defender Stuart Boam was ever-present as Mansfield Town reached the FA Cup sixth round in 1968-69. Signing professional at Field Mill in June 1967, he was also ever-present for Mansfield in 1969-70 and joined Middlesbrough for £50,000 in June 1971. He skippered them to the Second Division title in 1973-74, League Cup semi-finals in 1975-76 and FA Cup sixth round on three occasions, moving to Newcastle United in August 1979. Returning to Mansfield as playermanager in July 1981, he netted four goals in 190 League games overall until dismissed in January 1983. He later managed Guisborough and became a newsagent.

DICK EDWARDS

Ex-England Youth central defender Dick Edwards had two spells at Mansfield Town. Signing professional for Notts County in October 1959, he helped them reach the League Cup fifth round in 1963-64 and was sold to Mansfield Town for £5,000 in March 1967. He joined Aston Villa for £30,000 in March 1968, moving to Torquay United for £8,000 in June 1970.

Starring in their 1970-71 FA Cup run, he missed just one match in 1971-72 and rejoined Mansfield in July 1973.

He scored twice in 78 League games overall for the Stags before briefly returning to Torquay in July 1974, then played for Bath City, becoming a country and western singer.

ROD ARNOLD

Long-serving goalkeeper Rod Arnold holds Mansfield Town’s appearance record. Signing professional for Wolves in June 1970, he was loaned to Mansfield in February 1971 and made his League debut in that month’s 0-0 draw at Fulham. He rejoined Mansfield on a permanent basis in March 1973 and was ever-present as the Stags won the Fourth Division title in 1974-75 and Third Division title in 1976-77, when voted ‘Player of the Year’ for the first of two occasions.

Making 440 League appearances over 14 years at Field Mill, he assisted several local clubs including Ashfield United and has since been a goalkeeping coach, notably with Hull City.

JOHN LATHAN

Midfielder John Lathan missed just one match in Mansfield Town’s 197475 Fourth Division title campaign.

Initially with hometown Sunderland,

starring in their 1969 FA Youth Cup final triumph, he moved to Mansfield as part of the Dennis Longhorn deal in February 1974 and also helped them reach the FA Cup fifth round in 1974-75. He joined Carlisle United in February 1976 and moved to Portsmouth in exchange for Dave Kemp in March 1978. Missing just one match in 1978-79, he rejoined Mansfield for £20,000 in August 1979 and netted 15 goals in 103 League games overall before moving to Sydney Olympic in January 1981, settling in Australia.

LES ROBINSON

Versatile defender Les Robinson had two spells at Mansfield Town. A former Chesterfield junior, he joined Mansfield in October 1984 and helped win promotion in 1985-86. He moved to Stockport County in November 1986, then had a spell with Doncaster Rovers before joining Oxford United in March 1990. Ever-present three times, he starred in their 1995-96 promotion success and rejoined Mansfield in July 2000. He was an influential figure in their 2001-02 promotion triumph, making 95 League appearances overall. Moving to Hednesford Town in July 2002, then Banbury United, he has since been a teacher at Swalcliffe Park School, near Banbury.

PHIL STANT

Striker Phil Stant was leading marksman in Mansfield Town’s 1991-92 promotion success. A former soldier, he played for Reading and Hereford United before joining Notts County in July 1989. He helped win promotion in 1989-90 and moved via Fulham to Mansfield in August 1991. Sold to Cardiff City for £100,000 in December 1992, he featured in their 1992-93 Third Division title and Welsh Cup ‘double’ success. He was loaned back to Mansfield in August 1993, netting 33 goals in 61 League games overall.

Helping Bury to win promotion in 1995-96, he then had spells at Lincoln City, Brighton, Worcester, Dover, Hayes, Hinckley and Ilkeston.

IYSEDEN CHRISTIE

Striker Iyseden Christie was Mansfield Town’s top scorer in 2002-03.

Signing professional for Coventry City in May 1995, he was loaned to AFC Bournemouth and Mansfield before rejoining the Stags on a permanent basis in June 1997. He moved to Leyton Orient in July 1999 and returned to Mansfield in August 2002. Helping them to qualify for the Third Division play-offs in 2003-04, he netted 44 goals in 153 League games overall for the Stags prior to joining Kidderminster Harriers in August 2004. He later played for Rochdale, Kidderminster again, Stevenage Borough, Torquay United, Tamworth, Kettering, Nuneaton, Tamworth again and Halesowen.

MICHAEL BOULDING

Striker Michael Boulding was Mansfield Town’s leading marksman in 2007-08. Previously with Hallam, he joined Mansfield in August 1999 and moved to Grimsby Town in August 2001. He had a spell with Aston Villa prior to rejoining Grimsby in January 2003. Top scorer in 2003-04, he was sold to Barnsley for £50,000 in February 2004 and had spells with Cardiff City and Rotherham United before returning to Mansfield in July 2006, together with his younger brother Rory. He netted 39 goals in 148 League games overall for the Stags prior to joining Bradford City in August 2008, then was briefly with Barnsley again and Derby County.

ADAM MURRAY

Ex-England Youth midfielder Adam Murray was player-coach in Mansfield Town’s 2012-13 Conference title triumph. Initially with Derby County, he was loaned to Mansfield in February 2002 and helped win promotion that season. He had spells with Burton Albion, Notts County and Kidderminster before returning to Mansfield in July 2004. Moving to Carlisle in March 2005, he featured in their 2005-06 League Two title campaign, then played for Torquay, Macclesfield, Oxford United and Luton. He rejoined Mansfield in October 2010 and netted 22 goals in 170 Conference/League games overall, managing the Stags for two years until November 2016.

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THE BUILD-UP Paul Sturrock’s Pilgrims were flying. With the Greens top of the table, and a four-point gap established to secondplaced Luton Town, the Green Army’s promotion hopes were looking more and more realistic.

Argyle got back to winning ways in the previous match-day following a 2-0 loss away to Luton, seeing off Swansea City at the Vetch Field, thanks to a goal from the manager’s son, Blair Sturrock.

Fortress Home Park had only been breached twice in the league campaign – coming in their first two home outings of the 2001-02 season. Since then, the Greens had picked up maximum points on all but one occasion, Torquay United overcoming a 2-0 deficit to leave with a share of the spoils.

With table topping Argyle welcoming Mansfield Town, Luggy’s side knew that they had a challenge on their hands. Mansfield were breathing down the neck of Luton and with a game in hand, the Stags had the potential to move within one point of Argyle.

THE STARTING XI ARGYLE: Romain Larrieu, David Worrell, Paul Wotton, Graham Coughlan, Jon Beswetherick, Martin Phillips, Steve Adams, David Friio, Lee Hodges, Mickey Evans, Ian Stonebridge.

MANSFIELD TOWN: Kevin Pilkington, Stuart Reddington, Bobby Hassell, Adam Tankard, Adam Barrett, Martin Pemberton, Liam Lawrence, Wayne Corden, Lee Williamson, David Kelly, Chris Greenacre.

THE SCORER Scoring the only goal of the game was David Friio. With the game looking like it might be petering out into a goalless draw, the midfield maestro popped up to snatch a late winner, sending a near 15,000 crowd at the Theatre of Greens delirious – as he had a habit of doing.

David arrived at Argyle following a successful trial in 2000, accompanied by his compatriot Romain Larrieu.

Friio, who was originally a defender, was transformed into the box-to-box midfielder we all knew and loved under the tutelage of Luggy.

Friio clearly impressed more than just the Green Army, but his peers as well, being voted into the Division Three PFA Team of the Year along with Romain Larrieu, Paul Wotton and Graham Coughlan for the 2001-02 campaign.

David left Argyle in February 2005 for Nottingham Forest, having contributed heavily to the double promotion-winning side forged under Sturrock. The Frenchman’s time at Forest was not as successful as his spell in Devon, and, after a series of injury struggles, he decided to call time on his playing days in August 2006.

THE RECORD Argyle’s overall record against Mansfield makes for encouraging reading for the Green Army. Across 39 games, Argyle have won 23, drawn nine and lost on seven occasions. This means that in terms of success rankings, this is our fourth favoured team out of 106 to play at home, and fifth favourite ground to visit out of 107.

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SAT 8 COLCHESTER UNITED TUE 11 SALFORD CITY SAT 15 CREWE ALEXANDRA TUE 18 MACCLESFIELD TOWN SAT 22 CAMBRIDGE UNITED SAT 29 BRADFORD CITY SAT 7 MACCLESFIELD TOWN SAT 14 MORECAMBE TUE 17 LEYTON ORIENT SAT 21 EXETER CITY SAT 28 GRIMSBY TOWN SAT 4 FOREST GREEN ROVERS FRI 10 WALSALL MON 13 NORTHAMPTON TOWN SAT 18 OLDHAM ATHLETIC SAT 25 PORT VALE

We have a desire and a duty to eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimization based on age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; marriage and civil partnership; race; religion and belief; gender; and sexual orientation.

Therefore, we will take the strongest possible action against anyone behaving discriminatorily, including Home Park banning orders and liaising with the Police to ensure that the law is upheld.

That could result in criminal prosecution under the Football (Offences) Act 1991 or Criminal Justice Act 2003, which specifically cover discriminatory behaviour.

Recently, we received a formal warning from the Football Association following their investigation into the behaviour of a very small number who travelled to our game at Northampton Town.

If further such reports at other matches are substantiated, the FA will consider disciplinary action.

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Mike COOPER (GK) Joe RILEY Gary SAWYER (C) Will AIMSON Scott WOOTTON Niall CANAVAN Antoni SARCEVIC Joe EDWARDS Ryan TAYLOR Danny MAYOR Dom TELFORD Tyreeq BAKINSON Conor GRANT Joel GRANT Byron MOORE

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Ryan HARDIE Klaidi LOLOS Adam RANDELL Callum McFADZEAN Tafari MOORE Alex PALMER (GK) Josh GRANT Mike PECK Luke JEPHCOTT George COOPER

Manager: Ryan LOWE Assistant-Manager: Steven SCHUMACHER First-Team Coach: Kevin NANCEKIVELL Goalkeeping Coach: Rhys WILMOT

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Conrad LOGAN (GK) Hayden WHITE Malvind BENNING Matt PRESTON Krystian PEARCE (C) Neal BISHOP Alex MACDONALD Jacob MELLIS Craig DAVIES Otis KHAN Nicky MAYNARD Bobby OLEJNIK (GK) Conor SHAUGHNESSY Willem TOMLINSON Ryan SWEENEY

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Referee: Trevor KETTLE Assistants: Steven PLANE and Robert DABBS Fourth official: Savvas YIANNI

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Andy COOK Kellan GORDON James CLARKE CJ HAMILTON Omari STERLING-JAMES Lewis GIBBENS Jimmy KNOWLES Jordan GRAHAM Alistair SMITH Aidan STONE (GK) Danny ROSE

First Team Manager: Graham COUGHLAN First Team Assistant Manager: Joe DUNNE First Team Coach: Lee GLOVER

COMING UP AT HOME PARK ARGYLE V Crawley Town Sky Bet League Two Tuesday, January 28. 7.45pm

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