The Pilgrim 2019-20, match 12: Argyle vs Stevenage

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

ARGYLE’S FIRST FIVE GAMES ON DECEMBER 29

FIRST FIVE NEW TOWNS IN THE UK

1923: Argyle 1 Merthyr Town 1. Division Three South

2 Crawley, Sussex (January 9, 1947)

1929: Argyle 2 Merthyr Town 2. Division Three South

3 Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (February 4, 1947)

1934: Argyle 3 Fulham 1. Division Two

4 Harlow, Essex (March 25, 1947)

1945: Argyle 1 Portsmouth 3. Football League South

5 Newton Aycliffe, County Durham (April 19, 1947)

1 Stevenage, Hertfordshire (designated November 11, 1946)

1951: Argyle 6 Shrewsbury 1. Division Three South

FIRST FIVE TEAMS MANAGED BY GRAHAM WESTLEY

LEWIS HAMILTON’S FIRST FIVE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WINS 2008 won at the Brazilian Grand Prix (McLaren)

Kingstonian: 1996-97

2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Mercedes)

Enfield: 1997-98

2015 US Grand Prix (Mercedes)

Farnborough Town: 1999-03

2017 Mexican Grand Prix (Mercedes)

Stevenage: 2003-06

2018 Mexican Grand Prix (Mercedes)

Rushden & Diamonds: 2006-07

ARGYLE’S FIRST FIVE GAMES AGAINST STEVENAGE

FIRST FIVE NUMBER ONE SONGS OF 2019 7 Rings – Ariana Grande (January 25, three weeks)

August 19, 2014: Argyle 1 Stevenage 1 (Smalley). L2

Break Up With Your Girlfriend I’m Bored – Ariana Grande (February 15, one week)

March 3, 2015: Stevenage 1 Argyle 0. L2

7 Rings – Grande (February 22, one week)

September 5, 2015: Stevenage 2 Argyle 1 (Tanner). L2

Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi (March 1, seven weeks)

January 16, 2016: Argyle 3 Stevenage 2 (McHugh, Wylde, Tanner). L2

Old Town Road – Lil Nas X (April 19, two weeks)

October 8, 2016: Stevenage 1 Argyle 2 (Bradley 2). L2

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5 That is a big thing when you are manager of a big club like Argyle. It is a must, and we will continue to build that rapport.

Young Callum Prynn came along with his dad.

It was his birthday, and he was over the moon. It was great to be able to do that for him.

I played with a lot of clubs of varying sizes and managed Bury, who had a core of around 4,000 fans, and I had a great relationship with supporters.

But when you come to the Westcountry and there are potentially 15,000-16,000 watching, it is only right that you bed in with them.

Players will come in for some criticism during the season – so will I – but most of the time, it is all positive. As long as the fans can see what my players are doing, putting in the work and commitment every day, it will go a long way with the supporters, because they know their football.

As long as I am here, I will make sure the players will go out for every game with their heart on the sleeve.

Not just me. All the staff – Steven Schumacher, John Lucas, Jimmy Dickinson, and now Neil Dewsnip and Dave Galley – see the Green Army as a big part of the process of where we want to get to. Without the fans, we are no-one, but we feel we can generate a bit of togetherness with the fans.

Today’s visitors Stevenage are a club that are well respected up and down the country, and Graham Westley is an experienced manager. They are down the bottom of the division, but we will show them the utmost respect and hopefully we can put on a performance.

THE LOWEDOWN

AFTER our pre-Christmas game at Macclesfield was called off, I spoke to my staff and we felt, if there were any fans who had travelled to the match, especially with children who had been looking forward to the game, and they were still in the area, why not get them to come in and meet the players, have some breakfast, take pictures, and get stuff signed?

On a personal note, the support of the fans makes a big difference to me. It means I know that me and my staff are wanted and that the work that we are doing, and what the lads are doing on the pitch, is appreciated.

The fans are been ever so welcoming, and we all want to give them something back. They love their football, and they will respond. That is what we want; that is the type of person that I am.

WIN WHEN WE’RE SINGING

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JUST before Christmas, Home Park staged the annual Argyle Carol Concert.

helped tell the Christmas story, along with assistantmanager Steven Schumacher and first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell.

With music from the Plymouth Youth Concert Band, conducted by Barrie Mills, and singing from the Fletewood School and Plymouth Vineyard Harmony Choir, the Theatre of Greens echoed to the sounds of the season.

Club chaplain Arthur Goode hosted and there was a poignant Christmas message from Grant Van Schalkwyk, Leader of Plymouth’s Redeemer Church

Argyle Chief Executive Andrew Parkinson provided the welcome, and players Scott Wootton and Conor Grant

Thanks, too, to Mark Buckingham and PL1 Events for providing the sound system.

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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.

BY FINLEY ALLEN ANOTHER American-Argyle connection comes in the form of Jocky Scott, assistant to Bobby Williamson from 2004-2005, but how did the Scot's voyage to the States come about?

Jocky - or John, to give him his birth name started his long career in the game as a youth player at Chelsea, before moving back to his homeland as a 16-year-old in 1964, singing for Dundee.

After making his debut for the Dee in August 1964, he went on to have a spell that lasted a total of 11 years, the striker becoming joint-second in the club's leading appearance list by making a total of 433 appearances, scoring 154 goals.

He won the Scottish League Cup in 1973 as his team famously defeated Celtic 1-0 in the final.

He left Dundee in 1975 to join his hometown club, Aberdeen, and once again found great success in the Scottish League Cup, this time playing a pivotal role as his scored a hat-trick to beat Rangers in the semi-final.

Before the two cup successes, he gained two caps for his country in 1971, playing against Denmark and the Soviet Union.

Scott swapped Scotland for the States in 1977, signing for Seattle Sounders. His short, but successful, time in America resulted in Seattle winning 1977 Soccerbowl, defeating George Best's LA Aztecs.

The striker then returned to the club where he made his name before retiring as a player in 1981.

After retiring, Scott carried on his affiliations with Dundee and Aberdeen, managing the Dee before becoming the Dons' co-manager.

Spells at Dunfermline, Arbroath and Notts County followed before he became Bobby Williamson's assistant at Argyle as they gained promotion to the Championship in their very first game when goals from Michael Evans and David Friio saw the Greens beat QPR 2-0.

Scott's only full season with Argyle saw them finish in a mediocre 17th place, before a poor start to the 2005-2006 season meant that Argyle parted ways with Willamson. Scott was caretaker-manager for four matches, including two losses, one draw and a win.

He left the club when Tony Pulis became firstteam manager in 2005 and his last managerial or coaching role to date came in 2011, with Stirling Albion.

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Argyle (3-5-2)

Bristol Rovers (4-3-3)

24 Alex Palmer; 5 Scott Wootton, 25 Josh Grant, 3 Gary Sawyer (capt); 17 Byron Moore, 7 Antoni Sarcevic, 8 Joe Edwards (15 Conor Grant 82), 10 Danny Mayor), 32 George Cooper; 16 Joel Grant (39 Zak Rudden 66), 11 Dom Telford (18 Billy Clark 82).

32 Anssi Jaakkola; 33 Alex Rodman , 5 Tony Craig (capt), 15 Alfie Kilgour, 24 Rollin Menayese; 36 Cameron Hargreaves (23 Kyle Bennett 82), 6 Ed Upson , 11 Luke Leahy; 7 Liam Sercombe, 10 Tom Nichols (29 Victor Adeboyejo 82), 17 Tyler Smith (18 Michael Kelly 86).

Substitutes (not used): 1 Mike Cooper (gk); 2 Joe Riley, 9 Ryan Taylor, 20 Adam Randell

Substitutes (not used): 1 Jordi van Stappershoef (gk), 28 Lucas Tomlinson, 35 Luca Hoole, 41 Kieran Phillips

Referee: Andy Woolmer. Attendance: 6,585 (188 away)

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ANDREW PARKINSON CHIEF EXECUTIVE Good afternoon to everyone for this afternoon’s fixture against Stevenage. We welcome you all to Home Park, including the Boro officials and fans who have travelled across the country at this festive period.

This, of course, is the last fixture of the calendar year and a chance to look back on what has been a pivotal time in the club’s history.

The year began on the pitch with some very positive results which looked like they would maintain our position in League One. Sadly, the last two months of the season saw us hit a bad run of form which we just could not reverse.

Despite best efforts and the heroics of the last game of the season leading to victory against Scunthorpe, we still found that we dropped to League Two on goal difference.

On a personal level, this coincided with me taking on the role of CEO. The immediate priorities were to find a new manager and assistant and to pull together a first-team squad ahead of the new season. Developing the squad is not straightforward at the best of times.

However, the mix of relegation, players’ individual contractual positions, and the uncertainty over the new manager made this a challenging time.

As with any key position, the process of finding a new management team requires a quick, yet thorough, process. We were delighted when the stand-out candidates, Ryan and Steven, were able to join us in June, shortly followed by other members of a new backroom team. There then followed a hectic player-transfer period before the beginning of the season.

It became immediately apparent to everyone that we were going to be playing a very different style of football to match our ambitions to gain promotion. As the season has developed, we find ourselves in a good position, up with the pack and with everything still to play for.

Importantly, too, attendances have been higher than last year with fans enjoying the exciting brand of football.

It is not, though, just been a short-term focus, but one also centred upon developing a footballing philosophy for Argyle for the long term. The appointment of Neil Dewsnip as Director of Football is key in this regard, with a strong pathway between the Academy and first team being a crucial element.

It has also been great to see the promotion and progress of the Argyle Ladies team. The staging of the first test event in the Mayflower Grandstand for their game against Watford in

December was a fitting occasion to open the grandstand to the public.

“AS THE SEASON HAS DEVELOPED, WE FIND OURSELVES IN A GOOD POSITION, UP WITH THE PACK AND WITH EVERYTHING STILL TO PLAY FOR"

The development of the Mayflower Grandstand has been there for all to see during the year. The successful delivery is a fantastic testament to the many who have worked tirelessly on this project and provides a great platform for the generation of future revenues on match and non-match days in the years to come.

Following Simon Hallett’s appointment as chairman of the club towards the end of last year, 2019 has seen him become the club’s majority shareholder.

Simon and his wife Jane have invested heavily into the club over the last few years. Over and above the grandstand investment of more than £8m, they have allowed the club to remove itself of all its debt burden, which is truly amazing.

Simon is very clear that, in doing so, he wishes the club to operate in a sustainable manner moving forward, and to be underpinned by our Vision and Values.

So, as we see out 2019, we look ahead with real optimism on so many fronts. We have a great platform to work from on many fronts.

We will continue to be a strong community club with a best-in-class community foundation and, with the Mayflower Grandstand, we will have the opportunity to grow and develop our influence within the city and beyond.

There will be some exciting football to look forward to and an Academy which we look to integrate still further into the club. Argyle Ladies will, I am sure, go from strength to strength.

Through all the changes of the last year there has been one consistent theme and that has been the tremendous support we have had from fans, both home and away – 2019 has been quite a journey for everyone connected with the club.

With best wishes.

COYG! Andrew

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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.

Co-Op Members Supporting Local Disability Sessions

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Thanks to Co-op members, Argyle Community Trust has received just under £4,000 from their Local Community Fund to go towards and support disability sessions.

The Co-op’s Local Causes campaign delivers an estimated £17m to more than 4,000 local causes in the UK this year.

Head of Argyle Community Trust Mark Lovell said: “We’re all about being part of the community, using the power of sport to help, inspire and support people to achieve their goals.

“To receive recognition and support back from the community is wonderful. Those who shopping at the stores have a choice of who they’d like to support and the Trust is exceptionally grateful to have been the one’s selected to receive this donation that will make a great difference.”

LEARN. PLAY. SUCCEED.

The Trust offers a range of sessions for children and adults with disabilities including learning difficulties, mental health, autism, ADHD and physical disabilities, the donation of £3,999.47 will go towards these provisions.

Committed to opening the doors of football for every corner of society, the Trust ensures that they provide access to the beautiful game for all players.

Through the projects, the Trust aim to improve accessibility, barriers to participation and provide fun, progressive and some competitive programmes for people with disabilities.

All sessions are inclusive and are tailored to meet everyone’s needs, led by the Trust’s specialist coaching staff.

To find out more, contact: Ben.Kerswell@pafc. co.uk on 01752 562 561, option 4.

• Improve your eating habits; • Cut down on alcohol; • Increase your activity levels – one step at a time; • Reduce your weight and waistline; • Support each other to stay on track.

This is a FREE health programme for men and women aged 35-65 who are looking to lose weight, get fitter and lead a more active life.

FIT FANS has helped 1000’s of people – to achieve long term improvements in weight loss, physical activity, diet and general wellbeing.

The 12-week programme will be delivered by coaching staff from the Argyle Community Trust at the Home Park Stadium. We want to create a healthier and happier workforce and work with staff who are wanting to make a lifestyle change, as well as lose weight.

The first cohort will commence on January 15, 2020 and this will be for MEN ONLY in the first instance. To be able to register for a place on the programme you must: • Be aged 35-65; • Have a BMI 28+; • Have a minimum waist measurement of 37 inches.

Within the programme, you will learn about nutrition, exercise and how to lead a healthier lifestyle. The emphasise on the FIT FANS programme is to have fun and often people on the programme say they are too busy having fun to realise that they are exercising.

The main aims of the programme are to:

2020 Get Active!

January 1 Opening of the Mayflower Grandstand January 3 Back to School Special January 15 FIT FANS (free 12-week programme) We offer a range of courses for all ages, gender and abilities, including walking football, holiday clubs, education courses, football development centres and multi-sport activities.

To register or for further information contact: Emma.Potter@pafc.co.uk or go to www.efltrust.com/FITFANS/

Walking Football for men and women over 50 every Monday; Extra Time Hub for men and women over 55 every Wednesday; Soft Play at Manadon for 1-6-year-olds every Thursday; Football Café for people diagnosed with dementia every Friday.

And many more!

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who not only wants to lose weight but to make some lifestyle changes for the New Year!

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

Argyle Community Trust in partnership with the EFL are due to launch an exciting new health and wellbeing programme – FIT PILGRIMS.

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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.

BORN in the small village of Pirton, Hertfordshire, in February 1898, Fred Titmuss began his footballing career at hometown Pirton United in the Luton Alliance, at the age of 16.

After seven successful years at the club, Titmuss joined Argyle in 1926 for a fee of £1,750. He made 166 appearances for the Pilgrims, where he also became captain.

Titmuss then moved to Hitchin Town before joining the army after the outbreak of the first world war, where he served with the Lancashire Fusiliers.

Titmuss led the side to the 1929-30 Third Division (South) title and in his final season he drove Argyle to their highest league finish ever, fourth in Division Two, finishing above Tottenham and Manchester United.

Fred was spotted playing for an Army representative side by Southampton player Bert Lee, who recommended Fred to come on a trial for the Saints.

After the war was over, Titmuss accepted Lee’s offer and was soon enough a Southampton player. He made 210 league appearances for the club, eventually earning the captain’s armband and two England caps for his performances.

His international debut came at Anfield in March 1922, when his England side won 1-0. His other England cap also came against Wales, in Cardiff, which ended 2-2.

He was just the third player to appear for England from a third-tier club, a significant achievement in its own right.

He made his debut for the Pilgrims in 1932 at the age of 27, in a thrilling 5-3 win over Brighton and Hove Albion at Home Park.

Fred never scored a goal in 376 games as a player, for Plymouth or for Southampton, but we will let him off as he was a full-back.

He was known as a master of defending, not for his pace or attacking play like the modern-day full-back. Always brilliantly positioned in his leftback role, he was known to love a slide tackle, winning most of them fairly.

Titmuss went on to play non-league football for St Austell part-time after retiring at Argyle.

After his playing days ended, he became a licensee and newsagent in Plymouth and lived locally until passing away in 1966 at the age of 68.

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A DECADE PASSES

SO how did you do this year? Any stand-out gifts? Any unwanted socks or hankies? Are you a repackager – someone who wraps up unwanted gifts to give to people next year? I have some good friends who, last year, got back some gifts they gave their relatives the year before. Awkward.

Can you believe it – we are about to say goodbye, not just to a year, but a decade. I find that it is not until much later that decades begin to acquire an identity. I’m sure that, in January 1970, people weren’t sitting around saying, ‘Wow man the Sixties! Just crazy!’ It took a while for schools to begin dressing their pupils up in flares and beads and CND pendants and having ’70s discos. And eighties rock festivals? No-one saw that coming.

So what about the decade just passing (the Teenies?)? The leading indicator of popular culture is always music, TV and toys. With streaming making charts somewhat redundant, and the diversity of channels and TV shows (not to mention YouTube) it is toys we will go to for our review of the decades.

As we reflect on the top toys of the decades, it is interesting to note those that have stood the test of time very well, and some have been reinvented.

1970s: Action Man, Lego, the Space Hopper and Weebles. Also, for the first time, we got action figures from the movies: Star Wars, Jaws, Superman and the Six Million Dollar Man. 1980s: Ataris, Sylvanian Families, My Little Pony, Care Bears and the Smurfs, plus the Rubik's Cube.

1990s: Game Boy and Tamagotchi. Thunderbirds’ reissued and revamped Tracy Island, Pokemon and K’nex.

2000s: Wii, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360, Sony PSP and Nintendo DS. Also Bratz and Zhu Zhu pets.

2010s: Beyblades, Micro-scooters, Furbies, Bakugan, Nintendo DS and the Wii. How much of the popularity of some toys and games are a result of the nostalgia held by the adults buying them? Lego consistently tops the list of popular presents because it has everything – the adults remember their own set; it is creative and, in some ways, educational; does not involve a screen; and kids still love it.

Some bemoan the commercialisation of Christmas (who is the old git in your house that harrumphs when the Christmas adverts come on? In our house it is me, I am afraid – part of my Job Description: Dad). Most of us are concerned about waste, packaging and plastics finding their way into the seas. But however things change over the next decade, gift-giving will be front and centre of Christmas. Of that we can be assured.

Because at the heart of Christmas is the gift of Christ. God born as a little baby, who grows up to lead us into light and life. At the heart of the amazing story of the Christ-child is gift giving: first the shepherds giving what they had, then the Magi with their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh foretelling the child’s destiny: gold for king; incense for a priest; and myrrh the burial perfume pointing to his sacrifice for us.

As we head into a month that traditionally runs out well after last month’s pay packet does, I expect those gifts were a practical help to the young family, as well. I am not sure how many of the gifts I unwrapped four days ago were quite as practical as those ones, but, hey ho, the socks will come in handy.

I have been Chaplain of Plymouth Argyle for most of this decade, and it has been a real privilege during a period that has had its fair share of turbulence. We go into the next decade full of optimism, both on and off the pitch, and rightly, so I think.

And we go into it together.

God bless you.

with Club Chaplain Arthur Goode

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THE ARGYLE NETWORK WIN THE NEW JAMES BLUNT ALBUM

BOB BURCH

GARY Burch writes: "My dad was first taken to Home Park by his dad shortly after the second world war. His dad was also a lifelong Argyle fan who always wanted to see Argyle play at Wembley, but unfortunately passed away before this happened. So it was one of the happiest days of my dad's life when we finally made it, playing Darlington in 1996.

"He insisted that the whole family went, and it was an emotional day.

He would often speak of the day he saw Pele play at Home Park and his favourite Argyle team, led

by Mariner and Rafferty. He had a season-ticket for most of his life until his final years, but he would never miss listening on the radio to every game.

James Blunt has released his sixth studio album ‘Once Upon A Mind’ on Atlantic Records.

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On the new album, James has worked with a variety of producers including Steve Robson, Jimmy Hogarth and TMS. Highlights are many and include the poignant ballad ‘Monsters’, the pop swagger of ‘5 Miles’ and the country tinged ‘Halfway.’ There’s a warmth that permeates the entire album, and a real sense of personality.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Paul Berne Jane Chafer Trevor East Richard Holliday John Morgan Andrew Parkinson Tony Wrathall

To be in with a chance of bagging your own copy of Once Upon a Mind, simply answer the following question and send it, with your contact details, to argyle@pafc. co.uk, putting ‘Tenshun’ in the subject line: James Blunt famously held which occupation before he became a singer-songwriter? a. Argyle’s goalkeeper b. Soldier c. Sky Sports News presenter

"Bob died on December 2, aged 80.

"He leaves me, his daughter Donna, his son-in-law Steve, and granddaughter Ava, who are all season-ticket holders in the Devonport End."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...

...to Millie Rendle, who is 14 today, and dad Richard, who was 47 yesterday. ...for yesterday to seasonticket holder Keith Quick, a life-long supporter. From Carol, all the family, and all your friends.

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WARD A WONDERFUL TIME IT was, as ever, a pleasure to pay a visit to Derriford Hospital’s children’s wards to spread a little Christmas cheer and say a big ‘thank you’ to the doctors, nurses and staff.

Manager Ryan Lowe and first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell, captain Gary Sawyer, team-mates Billy

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Clarke, George Cooper, Alex Palmer and Will Telford, and Argyle Ladies Katie Middleton and Bow Jackson

They spent time with the kids and were warmly received by all as they hopefully lifted the spirits of the children and their families.

We are lost in admiration for the fantastic hospital staff who do a tremendous job, and hope everyone at Derriford has a happy and prosperous new year.

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Argyle Ladies

ARGYLE Ladies have ended the year lying handily in third place in the National League Southern Premier Division.

Unfortunately, the season started with two league and cup defeats and the year ended by losing the last two league matches. In between, the Pilgrims completed a remarkable league and cup-winning run of 11 matches and are just one FA Cup tie away from meeting a top club in the next round.

The highlight of the year to date has been the match at Home Park where they went down to a 5-4 defeat at the hands of league leaders Watford in front of 800 appreciative fans. It was a privilege to be chosen as the first match to be played in front of the refurbished Mayflower Grandstand and was greatly appreciated by players and management alike.

The team ended the year with a disappointing 2-1 league defeat at Oxford in the league. The two defeats have given the team a mountain to climb but they are certainly up for the challenge of trying to win the title.

Having captain Katie Middleton donning the gloves because of the long-term injury of regular goalkeeper Ben Kyle has not affected the side although losing top players Bow Jackson, Becky Dandridge and Helen Bleazard before the Oxford match and Amber Pollock during the game did not help matters.

Middleton's long service to the club has not gone unnoticed by manager Dave Leonard who said: "She is just an amazing human being in herself she is Plymouth Argyle through and through.

by Dave Potham "I can put her on a pedestal and say she is the greatest Plymouth Argyle Ladies player we have ever had."

What has been frustrating for Argyle and manager Dave Leonard has been having to play just four of their 13 matches to date at home.

It does not get any better as Argyle are away again on January 5, playing an FA Cup tie against Watford. Indeed, Argyle next play at home on January 12, when they entertain second-placed Crawley who beat Argyle 2-0 in the first match of the season.

Amber Pollock celebrated her 100th appearance when she took to the field against Watford and there is an even bigger milestone ahead for striker Natasha Knapman, who is one game short of 150 appearances - during which she has scored 179 goals, 21 this season.

The Development team are also in a rich vein of form, having won their last eight league and cup matches, and currently top the South West League Western Division. They have also reached the quarter-finals of the league cup, in which they will receive Bristol Ladies Union on Sunday, February 2.

Argyle are the current league champions but, because of FA rules last season, were not promoted. The rules have since changed, which means they have a target to aim for that could mean a higher standard of football being played at the club.

Argyle Ladies go into the new year with a new chairman as Chris Smietanka has taken over the post from Chris French.

We wish him well in his new post.

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GOOD afternoon and welcome to everyone for today’s game against Stevenage. I hope you all had very happy Christmas.

Given the number of matches in a short space of time over the festive period, and the need to hit various print deadlines, these notes are being written ahead of the Cheltenham fixture, so it is really difficult to judge whether on-field matters have been successful so far.

I am certain, though, that if we continue to perform like we did against Bristol Rovers in the Emirates FA Cup, then we will be enjoying a lot of entertaining football. Obviously, a combination of missed opportunities, good goalkeeping, and a little bad luck meant that Rovers progressed to the next round by the odd goal.

However, it was a thoroughly entertaining match and I am sure that those watching on TV will have been impressed with the standard of football and the new facilities.

Much has been written about the regenerated Mayflower Grandstand and the hard work that has gone into delivering an excellent facility, and rightly so, but as we approach the end of another year, I would just like to take the opportunity to thank some of the team who work in my area.

They all work tirelessly throughout the season to make match-days run as smoothly as possible and make real positive contributions to the running of the club.

Firstly, Ellen Shine, who wears a number of different hats, including Big Green Lottery administration, mascot co-ordination, charities officer and match-day hospitality host, but her main roles are Player Liaison Officer and the football manager’s PA. This vital role involves organizing team hotels and travel for away matches, the coordination of player appearances and helping to settle new players and their families into the Plymouth area.

Secondly, Nikki Francis, who has been with us for just over a year during which period she, along with her small team, has really transformed her Disability Liaison Officer role and we have been delighted to be able to facilitate the attendance of wheelchair users at several away matches this season.

Finally, Chris Ralph and his grounds team work extremely long hours in all sorts of weather to make the main playing surface as good as possible, and it really is the best that I have seen it for many years.

In addition to the main pitch, this small team is also responsible for the upkeep of the two training pitches and some of the facilities at the Manadon Sports and Community Hub. They, along with all the staff from other departments, really are the ‘team behind the team’ and their efforts are vital in ensuring that we can be as good as we can be behind the scenes, which in turn, assists in supporting Ryan and his staff to achieve success on the field.

Finally, a big thank you to you, our supporters, for continuing to show your dedication to your club by turning out in huge numbers both at home and away. Hopefully, as we enter the new year and new decade, we will continue to progress on and off the field and get ourselves into position for an early return to League One and beyond.

Enjoy the match.

COYG!

Zac

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OVER the last few months, there have been several staff changes impacting on the Academy. However, looking forward, 2020 promises to an exciting period of change, in particular the appointment of Neil Dewsnip as the club’s Director of Football.

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Chris Beard has also joined the Academy staff as Head of Academy Recruitment, and Darren Way will start next year as the Under-18s Head Coach.

Neil has been reviewing the staff structure within the Academy and an announcement will be made over the next few months once we have finalised this.

Reflecting on 2019, we have had another successful year for a number of our young Academy graduates.

Mike Cooper and Adam Randell, two former Academy graduates, have been in the first-team squad so far this season. In addition, Jude Boyd and Rubin Wilson, both second-year apprentices have made their debuts for the first team – this again highlights the strong relationship with the first team, opportunity and pathway for players within the Academy.

Also, it is important to note that 16-year-old Brandon Pursall has trained with the first team, and that William Jenkins-Davies made his debut for Wales Under-16s in the Victory Shield – well done to both players.

In order for our Academy players to make the transition to the first team in the future, we will continually strive for improvement across the Academy and all players need to ensure they make the most of the opportunity given to them.

With Ryan Lowe and Neil Dewsnip having such a positive impact, it promises to be an exciting time for the club and Academy in 2020 and beyond.

A new club strategy and football philosophy which will implemented throughout the age-groups from the Under-9s age-group to the first team will ensure that we have a joined-up approach – ‘One Argyle’.

On behalf of Plymouth Argyle Football Club and the Academy staff, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year.

Phil Stokes, Academy Manager

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UNDER-15 PREMIER LEAGUE CUP

JARVIS CLEAL

ARGYLE’S youngsters failed to build on their fine victory at Swansea as they lost their first home game in the group stages of the Under-15s Premier League Cup. The scoreline certainly did not reflect Argyle’s performance but the Welsh visitors were clinical with their chances whereas the Pilgrims were the opposite.

EFL SOUTH WEST COUNTIES YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE

Argyle Under-18s 3 Bristol Rovers 3

ARGYLE ended a run of four consecutive Youth Alliance League and Cup games with an entertaining draw at the Manadon Sports and Community Hub. Argyle had the chances to take all three points despite fielding an extremely young side and ending the game with four Under-15s on the pitch.

YOUTH ALLIANCE LEAGUE

They started brightly, taking a fourth-minute lead when Jarvis Cleal’s free-kick caused confusion in the visitors’ defence before 14-year-old Oscar Halls provided the finishing touch from close range.

The Gas levelled 11 minutes later, courtesy of some indecision by Argyle’s trialist goalkeeper but the Pilgrims took only ten minutes to restore their lead as Carlo Garside’s through-ball found Isaac Burdon lifting the ball over the advancing ‘keeper and into the back of the net.

Unfortunately, a switch of play caught out the home defence for a Gas striker to restore parity with a shot from the edge of the area that flew into the top corner of the home goal.

The game opened up in the second half with both teams creating more opportunities to score and Oscar Massey twice broke clear but failed to beat the Pirates ’keeper.

Argyle eventually restored their lead on 68 minutes as Rubin Wilson’s strong presence in the area forced a defender to handle the ball and the home striker calmly stroked his spot-kick low to the visiting ’keeper’s left.

The visitors came back at their hosts, creating several chances, but the trialist goalkeeper atoned for his earlier mistake with some fine saves.

Jeremiah Medine had a great chance to ensure victory for Argyle as he found himself clear, only to fire straight at the Gas ’keeper and Argyle were made to pay for that miss as Rovers equalised with a 77th-minute header.

Academy Manager Phil Stokes said: “I was really pleased with our performance and the way we approached the game, especially with such a young side.”

Argyle: A Trialist; Isaac Burdon (Jaydon Gilbert 80), Oscar Halls, Carlo Garside (Jeffrey Forkuo 75), Ollie Tomlinson, Will Jenkins-Davies, Jarvis Cleal, Jeremiah Medine, Rubin Wilson, Oscar Massey (Jude Boyd 70), Angel Wariuh.

Substitute (not used): Tyler Coombes (gk).

The young Greens started brightly, dominating possession without ever troubling the visiting goalkeeper and the Bluebirds capitalised on a defensive error to pierce the Argyle defence on the halfhour. With Argyle pushing, the visitors broke down the left for the pull-back to find striker Cian Ashford giving them a two-goal half time advantage.

Once again, Argyle started the half brightly only for the Bluebirds to clear a corner and break upfield for Ashford to notch his second and his side’s third.

The visitors’ fourth came from a penalty after Harvey Field was adjudged to have fouled Ashford in the area for the striker to complete his hat-trick from the spot.

Argyle deservedly got on the scoresheet on 72 minutes, when Will Jenkins-Davies’ free-kick found Jaydon Gilbert getting in front of his marker to head home.

Academy Manager Phil Stokes was quick to point out that: “The competition has been an invaluable learning experience for our Under-15s age-group.

“So far, the scorelines have not reflected how well we have played and we now look forward to entertaining Category One Academies Southampton and Swansea in the New Year.”

Argyle: Zak Baker; Brandon Lapthorne (A Trialist half-time), Harvey Field, Jeffrey Forkuo, Oscar Halls, Adam Poole, Will Jenkins-Davies, Caleb Roberts, Ryan Downing (Freddie Issaka 50), Jaydon Gilbert, Jack Endacott (Finley Wilkes 70).

Substitutes (not used): James Morley, Harley Sneap.

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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.

Argyle v Burnley. Canon League, Division Three Saturday, February 4, 1983. 40p

COVER STARS

Not one, but three Argyle legends on the f ront of the 'match magazine' (lower case Ms) - John Uzzell, Andy Rogers and Tommy Tynan in action f rom a match against Guillingham played much earlier in the season, as is evidenced by the often shirtsleeved crowd. All three went into the game having played in the previous week's 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Darlington, and we know where that was leading.

THE MANAGER SAYS "WE MADE IT AFTER A STRUGGLE!" The opening page of the programme features manager John Hore, thanking the fans for their recent support in the tough cup win against Darlington.

Argyle's famous 12th man was just as pivotal in the 1980s, with Hore saying the result could not have come without Home Park's vocal backing.

31 The gaffer continues to speak of a new "whiff of success in the air at Home Park" and encourages fans to further enjoy this pleasing smell by continuing support at Home Park to boost the side as they fight for points towards the bottom of Division 3.

ARGYLE ACTION

The middle double page spread features black-and-white snaps from this Darlington cup fixture. The top left photo features a typical Division 3 challenge from one of Darlington's players with both feet off the floor - something that may warrant a VAR check in the modern day. In the centre, a homemade banner is seen to support Argyle or should we say 'Ahgyil'? any takers on the origins of this spelling?

The bottom right of this centrepiece also features some early photo editing skills to showcase Kevin Hodges rounding the Darlington 'keeper to presumably finish into the empty net.

ADVERTISEMENTS AND SPONSORS

Advertisements feature heavily throughout the programme showcasing local businesses such as Trewoon Bakery of St Austell and Flood Sound - the VHS specialists on Armada Street. The programme also includes Plymouth Home Brew Supplies, Trathen's Holidays and Jolly's soft drinks.

The inside back showcases Ansafone - an out-of-office phone answering service - and the previous page shows a list of local Plymouth fans and businesses who have sponsored Argyle for a massive ÂŁ1 per goal scored, including Russell Moore, 'A Devoted Fan'.

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R E P U S SAR

When you have been playing well and you have a performance like Cambridge, how does the result affect confidence in the team?

I wouldn’t say it affects the confidence; it’s just a bit of a sucker punch. We had been playing really well before the Cambridge game. We just got caught on a day where things went well for them and we weren’t at our best. It does knock us back a little bit, but I wouldn’t say it knocks our confidence – we just have to get ready for the next one.

Talk us through your play-off goal for Fleetwood I always get a bit of stick for this. I get accused of it being a cross. I’m not going to lie – the ‘keeper misjudged it and it goes in the back of the net.

It’s everybody’s dream to score at Wembley and win the play-off final.

I’ll take that one all day! It was 1-0 and up there as one of the best days of my life, definitely.

What is your earliest memory of football?

I would probably say with my older brother. I was basically his shadow when he was playing; I was always going to his games. When they were on the coach, I’d travel with him and his players. I was always by his side and I think that is a major part as to where I am today. My brother played locally on a Saturday morning; my mum and dad would go along. When he was on the pitch, I’d be warming up with him.

Step by step. I was his shadow. He’s a massive part of my footballing journey.

Which player do you look up to most nowadays?

My favourite player to watch would be David Silva. Being a City fan – and when you get the chance to watch those sort of players live like I have done many times – you watch him and think he makes the game look so easy.

You can’t watch him without thinking of the talent he has.

What is the weirdest smell you have ever smelled?

“Dom Telford"

In terms of going on loan, do you see it as a good thing to go down a few leagues to go forward in the long run?

For me, one million per cent. I was at Crewe. I regard Fleetwood as my first real chance in the Football League, but if you look back, I did start at Crewe. I don’t really see that as the start for me. I was playing non-league at 16 and 17 when Crewe signed me. I was going through their Academy – as we know, Crewe is a good club who depend on their academy – but, because I was a non-league player, I was judged a bit differently. They sent me on loan to Chester, and I loved it before Crewe recalled me to put me in the team. That never happened and my confidence was knocked a little. There were some lies and false statements.

At that time, I wasn’t really happy but I loved my time at Chester so I tried pushing that through. I stepped down about three or four divisions, but I had two unbelievable seasons there and got a move to Fleetwood. If I could say anything to anyone, I would say ‘Don’t see it as a step down; see it as an opportunity to get back up the football ladder but enjoy your football at the same time.’

Do you realise how looked after you are as a professional, as opposed to in non-league?

What you get as a professional footballer is unbelievable.

I have been to clubs where the facilities, the changingrooms, the ground were the most basic. When I went to Chester, they were once a Football League club. They had things in place anyway, so I never looked at that as a step down because it was just as good as any other league club.

In football, what is the best advice you’ve been given?

When I was at Chester, the manager at the time got the best out of me and made me believe how good I was. I haven’t really had coaches where they sit me down and give me advice; I believe I’ve had coaches who just know how to work with me. The times I have enjoyed myself is massively down to coaches knowing how to get the best out of me. I think any footballer would say that, though.

You have to enjoy yourself in your environment. I think managers are a massive part of that. They are the ones that can motivate.

Who is your best mate in football?

Liam Hogan, a lad at Salford City. I was with him in nonleague and I didn’t really know him – I was 17; he was maybe 21 at the time and we weren’t really friendly – but we went to Fleetwood and were there for three years together. I’m going to be best man at his wedding, which I am looking forward to. >>>

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My PS4 What language do you wish you could speak?

Italian

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>>> Speaking of mates, you seem to have a good one in Joe Riley?

Yeah, we were at Shrewsbury together and at times I did find tough there. I seemed to get on with Joe almost straight away. Joe and I car-schooled together along with a couple of others. Of course, I left Shrewsbury first, but Joe was very good – he always kept in touch and I was delighted that he came here.

Would you be gutted if your sons did not pursue a career in football?

This is funny – it is a major topic in my household. When friends or my missus’ friends come, they always wind me up about that. They say “What if they support United?”

Or “What if they want to do dancing or something like that?” I haven’t got a problem with that; I wouldn’t ever make my sons do something they wouldn’t want to do.

For me, I will try and implement that they are kicking a football as soon as they can, and I’ll make sure they play as a hobby. If they don’t like it, then that’s fine. I’ll make sure that’s one of the first priorities, definitely.

As a Manchester City fan, do you believe they still have a chance to win the Premier League?

I think it is certainly going to be tough for them to win it now. Liverpool essentially have a five-game advantage.

You can even look at how well Leicester are doing just now. I wouldn’t write anyone off just yet, though. There is still so much football to be played yet. Being in football myself, I know that it can be unpredictable at times and there are always going to be one or two shock results. All City can do is keep trying to win games.

How do you find Ryan Lowe as a manager?

I am really enjoying working under him. On the whole, I think we have been good this season. The Gaffer has said before that we are not the finished article; there are still small things that we feel we can improve on. He and his staff have put across to us their style and everybody seems to be enjoying it. For us, we just have to keep improving, go on a little run, and hopefully that puts us in good stead.

Personally, you are in very good form at the minute, that must be very pleasing for you?

Of course, if I can help the team, great, but if I can also start adding some goals to my game –which I have done so far this season – then it can only be a good thing for me and for the team.

To have six goals before Christmas is good but obviously I would like to score more as the season goes on.

Around this part of the season, there are so many fixtures so, all being well, I’ll have added more goals in the not too distant future.

What is the most stupid way you have injured yourself?

“I had my tooth knocked out while I was playing in one of my mate’s charity matches"

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PLYMOUTH ARGYLE 1921-1934 401 GAMES 137 GOALS PIONEER

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THE Boardroom in the new Mayflower Grandstand has been named in honour of all-time Pilgrim great Jack Leslie.

He said: “I did hear, roundabout like, that the FA had come to have another look at me. Not at me football but at me face. They asked, and found they’d made a ricket. Found out about me daddy, and that was it.

In a small naming ceremony before Christmas, Argyle chairman Simon Hallett and his wife Jane unveiled a plaque to mark the historic occasions

“There was a bit of an uproar in the papers. Folks in the town were very upset. No one ever told me official like but that had to be the reason; me mum was English but me daddy was black as the Ace of Spades. There wasn’t any other reason for taking my cap away.”

Jack Leslie will be forever enshrined in the Argyle record books. He spent the entirety of his senior playing career at Home Park between 1921-1934, and, to this day, is the fourthhighest goal-scorer in our history, scoring 137 times in 401 appearances. Quite the achievement for an inside forward.

However, while he undoubtedly possessed great abilities as a footballer, he also goes down in history as a pioneer for the generations of BAME footballers that grace the English game.

Born of a Jamaican father in 1901, Leslie grew up in Canning Town, London. He signed for Argyle from Barking Town in 1921 and, at that time, was one of only a handful of black players playing in England during his time as a Pilgrim.

In his first couple of seasons in Green, he struggled to hold down a place in the side. The arrival of Sammy Black, coupled with a change of position – from centre-forward to inside-left – saw a drastic improvement in his performances, and a formidable bond was immediately formed between him and Sammy.

In 1922, Leslie’s displays on the left-hand side of the Argyle attack began raising eyebrows, so much so that he was on the fringes of an England international call-up.

He remained consistently eye-catching and was finally rewarded for his form, or so he thought.

Leslie was informed by his Argyle manager Bob Jack that he had been selected to play for England, recalling later how he was “knocked sideways” upon hearing the good news.

However, he subsequently received communication cancelling his call-up and, when the squad was formally announced, Billy Walker, of Aston Villa, had taken his place.

Jack never again was given the chance to play for his country.

Years after the incident, when he was part of the backroom team at West Ham United – his local team – Leslie claimed that: “They [the selection hierarchy] must have forgotten I was a coloured boy” as the reason why he was dropped.

Leslie should have been the first black player to play for England; instead, England had to wait more than 50 years to see the first black footballer represent their country – Nottingham Forest’s Viv Anderson against Czechoslovakia in a friendly at Wembley in 1978.

In the 41 years since, since then, 91 BAME players have represented England.

Simon said: “One of the club’s values is respect, which means that we will do our upmost to eradicate discrimination on any grounds.

"Discrimination on the grounds of race is something that is close to my heart and to my wife’s heart and something that my children have been active in trying to fight.

"So, I think it is important that Argyle as a value-driven club demonstrate that we are committed to stamping out racism and that commitment starts at the very top hence naming the Boardroom – where the big decisions at Argyle are taken – after Jack Leslie.”

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G Cooper 44, Sarcevic pen 45, C Grant 90

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Morecambe (4-3-3)

24 Alex Palmer (gk); 5 Scott Wootton, 6 Niall Canavan, 3 Gary Sawyer (capt); 17 Byron Moore, 7 Antoni Sarcevic (15 Conor Grant 72), 25 Josh Grant , 10 Danny Mayor, 32 George Cooper ; 16 Joel Grant (39 Zak Rudden 67), 11 Dom Telford (18 Billy Clarke 82).

21 Mark Halstead; 27 George Tanner, 12 Ritchie Sutton , 5 Steven Old, 3 Luke Conlon; 7 John O'Sullivan, 4 Alex Kenyon (capt), 14 Tom Brewitt; 19 Carlos Mendes-Gomes (11 Kevin Ellison 85), 10 A-Jay Leitch-Smith (9 Cole Stockton 82), 8 Lewis Alessandra (33 Jordan Cranston 78).

Substitutes (not used): 1 Mike Cooper (gk), 2 Joe Riley, 9 Ryan Taylor, 20 Adam Randell

Substitutes (not used): 2 Adam Buxton, 24 Shaun Miller, 28 Andre Da Silva Mendes (gk)

Referee: Brett Huxtable. Attendance: 9,474 (62 away)

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50/50 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, full details to be revealed after Christmas.

As we enter the festive period and the huge excitement of the full opening of our Mayflower Grandstand at Home Park, the Grand Draw will take place in January this year and will be the highlight of the BGL month, shining a brand new spotlight on the Argyle Academy.

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 bigmatch ticket priority.

FOR today's game, we have yet another new sponsor on board thanks to our seller Steve. Riverford Organic Farmers Ltd. have kindly donated a large seasonal organic veg box.

Riverford was founded when Guy Watson started growing organic veg on the family farm in Devon, with a wheelbarrow and a borrowed tractor in 1987. Today, his pioneering veg scheme sends out around 47,000 boxes a week to loyal customers who share his commitment to fresh, seasonal food, produced with respect to customers, staff and farmers, livestock and environment.

From the start, the business has minimised its environmental impact, from the way the food is grown through to how it is packed and delivered. Guy agrees prices with farmers in advance and gives them a guaranteed market for their produce. Twice voted BBC Farmer of the Year, Guy is a true veg expert.

In 2019, Riverford became employee-owned. The Riverford veg box was also named Ethical Product of the Decade by the Observer.

Plymouth Comedy also returns with a pair of tickets for their brand new year show on Friday, January 31. The event takes place in the Green Taverners' Suite.

The 50/50 team would like to wish you all a happy and healthy New Year. I leave you with this message for your New Year's Resolution - Please remember do not be too thrifty, buy some extra 50/50.

Today's prizes are: First - cash; Second - A voucher for a large seasonal organic veg box kindly donated by Riverford Organic Farmers; Third - A signed book, 'On the Inside' by Graham Little; Fourth prize - A pair of Comedy Club tickets for their brand new show on Friday, January 31,m in the Green Taverners 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 50/50 Lottery team.

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Sands Venue Stadium is to the north west of Scunthorpe and is better known as Glanford Park. In July 2019, Scunthorpe signed a stadium namingrights deal, from which the stadium was renamed the Sands Venue Stadium for the 2019–20 EFL League Two season. This has been the home of the Irons since they moved from their old ground, Old Showground, in 1988.

The full capacity of Glanford Park is 9,088 which consists of 1,678 away supporters able to be seated. They are housed in the AMS South Stand but there is also the chance for an additional 500 seats which can be made available in the corner of the East Stand, if demand requires it.

HOW

By Car Follow the Devon Expressway up until the M5 in Devon. Once you have reached the M5, continue and then take the M42, M1 and M18 for just over four hours up to Doncaster Road/A18 in North Lincolnshire. For the remaining 6 minutes, 2.1 miles, follow Doncaster Road to Cliff Gardens in Scunthorpe and Sands Venue Stadium is on the left.

Car-Parking There is car-parking available park at the ground, which costs £3. The car-park holds 600 cars and is for both home and away fans. In the surrounding areas of the stadium, there is limited street parking and

Scunthorpe United v Argyle Sky Bet League Two Saturday, January 4 3pm Capacity 9,088 (c. 1,678 away) Record Attendance: 9,077 v Manchester United, League Cup, September 22, 2010 Miles and miles to follow the Greens: 638 return How long: six hours and two minutes by car; six hours and 58 minutes by train

there are also police restrictions. In addition, there are parking restrictions in the nearby retail car-parks.

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

By Train The train station is more than two miles away from the stadium, located towards the town centre. The best way to get to the stadium from there is either by walking or by taxi, but alternatively there is a bus station as you pass the Blue Bell pub and you can catch the 909 bus which will take you to the ground and arrive every 20 minutes.

Inside the ground, a range of Pukka Pies are on offer as well as traditional pasties. Other than that, there are a range of fast-food outlets just outside the main entrance – McDonalds, KFC and a Frankie & Benny’s. Alternatively, in the ground there is the Iron Bar which allows visiting supporters to come in. Otherwise near to the ground there is The Old Farmhouse pub, which also allows in away fans as long as they are not wearing club colours.

There is another pub near the ground called the Berkeley, which is also popular with away supporters.

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

Target Travel

WE are very pleased to welcome back Target Travel to our match-day hospitality and for the renewal of their Pilgrim Partnership for this season.

Target Travel will be transporting fans and the first team alike, as a fair few miles are racked up between now and May. They have also supplied a new coach for the first team and, with increased facilities on board such as a kitchen and advanced technology, this will ensure all of those away miles will seem to fly by with the players and staff in as much comfort as possible.

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Target Travel are also continuing to offer their Football Specials for when the Greens are at home!

They currently run four of these services on a match day all across Plymouth, assisting our fantastic fan base on getting to Home Park every other week!

The newest of these is the PA4 service, which runs from Southway through Whitleigh, then West Park and Honicknowle, before travelling on to Home Park. The service runs from 1.30pm at Dunnett Road in Southway.

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; and our ever popular MatchDay Sponsorship package

There are also digital advertising screens that can be seen throughout the Devonport end and Lyndhurst Road stand.

Sponsorship opportunities are available to suit every budget, and we are 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 do not hesitate to contact the Commercial Operations team at Home Park by emailing commercial@pafc.oc.uk, or by calling 01752 302204.

Today's Mascots Sadbh Eaton, 4

Jamie Bishop, 11

Olivia Eaton, 7

Alexander Down, 11

Oliver Lambert, 9

Lewis Nancollis, 11

Lives: County Kildare, Ireland Likes: Gaelic games, swimming, gymnastics Favourite player: Alex Palmer Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-1

Lives: County Kildare, Ireland Likes: Gaelic games, swimming, gymnastics Favourite player: Joe Riley Score prediction: Argyle to win 3-1

Lives: Plymouth Likes: Playing FIFA 20, Fortnite and swimming Favourite player: Danny Mayor Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-1

Joshua Pillar, 10

Lives: Plymouth Likes: Football, water-skiing, scuba diving, running Favourite players: Dom Telford, Joel Grant Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-0 - Come on you Greens!

Lives: Plymouth Likes: Football, rugby Favourite player: Joel Grant Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-1

Lives: Belgium Likes: Playing football for local team, playing the guitar, cycling.

Favourite player: Antoni Sarcevic Score prediction: Argyle to win 4-1

Lives: Plymouth Likes: Playing Xbox, playing football, riding his scooter Favourite player: Antoni Sarcevic Score prediction: Argyle to win 2-1

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

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

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

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T N A R G L E O J

Q&A FAVS

Food Most Caribbean dishes; plantain and fried dumplings Hobby Going to the cinema

FIRSTS Phone A Nokia

Game I played in EFL game against Notts County

Holiday Jamaica, although I like Toronto, Canada

Film Man on Fire

Boots Nike Mercurial Vapour

MY TEAM

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

ISHMAEL MILLER SIMON DAWKINS JORDAN IBE RUDOLF AUSTIN GYLFI SIGURDSSON ASHLEY YOUNG WES MORGAN ANTHONY MCNAMEE SHANE DUFFY WAYNE HENNESSY

ADRIAN MARIAPPA

Book Rich Dad Poor Dad TV Series Entourage or Power

Squad number 27 App I check in the morning Audible

The first thing I do after training Drink Herbalife to rebuild strength

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EVERYONE KNOWS THEIR CLUB COLOURS... DON’T THEY? NORMAL VISION

Approximately one in 12 men inherit colour blindness. It’s carried on the X-chromosome, so only one in 200 women inherit the condition.

It can be a real issue in football, whether you’re watching, playing, managing or officiating. Imagine not being able to tell the difference between kit colours, and how that would affect your enjoyment of watching the game – either live or on TV. There are three types of colour blindness – and myriad colour combinations which cause problems. The common perception that colour-blind people only confuse reds and greens is a myth.

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COLOUR-BLIND SIMULATION (PROTANOPIA)

The FA has been working closely with UEFA and specialist organisation Colour Blind Awareness to highlight the issue.

The intention is to positively influence decision-makers at every level of the game and improve the experience of colour-blind people – whatever their involvement in football.

This work has seen the production of a comprehensive guidance booklet.

You can read and download it at TheFA.com/colourblindness And please visit the Colour Blind Awareness website: colourblindawareness.org for ways you can help maximise awareness.

Together, let’s make sure football’s future is FOR ALL.

ARGYLE IN THE EFL ON SUNDAYS Our record in regular EFL matches played on Sundays is: HOME: P18 W7 D4 L7 F25 A24 AWAY: P11 W5 D2 L4 F14 A11 OVERALL: P29 W12 D6 L11 F39 A35 In addition, we have also played three play-off matches on this day of the week: a 0-0 draw away to Burnley on May 15, 1994; a 1-0 defeat at Colchester United on May 12, 1996; and a 1-0 win at home to Portsmouth on May 15, 2016.

The energy crisis over the winter of 1973-4 led to the introduction of Sunday football in England. Argyle’s first foray into competitive soccer on the Sabbath came on February 10, 1974 with an away fixture at Walsall in the Third Division. Tony Waiters’ team took to this relatively new innovation like the proverbial duck to water and ran out 4-0 winners, still our record victory on this day of the week in the EFL. Steve Davey, with a brace, Hughie Reed and Paul Mariner were our scorers.

A month later, Argyle played their second Sunday match on March 10, 1974, at Port Vale. This game was to go down in history for all the wrong reasons – the Greens had three players sent off in a single game for the first time in the club’s and the EFL’s history and were defeated 2-1. Steve Davey, Dave Provan and Bobby Saxton were the men to see red, for the first time in their careers in the cases of Davey and Provan cases. Davey did at least have the consolation of scoring our goal.

Our first Sunday home game came more than 13 years after the Port Vale debacle: against Bradford City on December 20, 1987 in the Second Division. Dave Smith’s men won 2-1 with goals from the late Steve Cooper and, at the time, the club’s record signing, Mark Smith.

Our biggest EFL Sunday home win came on November 14, 1999. Striker Paul McGregor scored our only ever Sabbath hat-trick as Kevin Hodges’ team beat Barnet 4-1 in a Division 3 fixture. Our other goal came from Ian Stonebridge.

Our heaviest Sunday defeat came at home to Sunderland on December 18, 1988, only our second match at Home Park on this day of the week. Ken Brown’s team were put to the sword in a 4-1 loss, with Tommy Tynan scoring our consolation.

Away from home, our worst loss is 3-0 at Millwall on March 20, 2005. Bobby Williamson’s side followed up their 5-1 defeat at Sunderland the previous Tuesday by going down to another heavy defeat in South London. The loss left the Greens looking over their shoulders in the bottom half of the Championship.

The highest aggregate score in Sunday EFL matches involving Argyle is six in a 3-3 draw at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on September 5, 1999. Martin Gritton, with two goals, and Ian Stonebridge were our scorers in this Division Three fixture.

Our last EFL match on the Sabbath came at Doncaster Rovers on March 25, 2017, when Sky TV were attracted to a game involving the top two teams in League Two. A 1-0 victory for Argyle, courtesy of a second-half header from centre-back Sonny Bradley, cut Rovers’ lead at the top of the table to just three points. Both clubs were to secure promotion at the end of the season, but it was Portsmouth, a further seven points behind the Greens following their Mothering Sunday victory, who were to come through the pack and claim the title.

Our most common result on Sundays is a 2-1 victory, which we have recorded five times. However, you have to go back more than 12 years, to the final match of the 2006-07 season for the last occurrence. Ian Holloway’s men signed off their campaign in style with their fifth victory in succession at Hull City on May 6, 2007. Peter Halmosi and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake scored our goals.

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CHRISTMAS THE famous Christmas Cracker was again one of the Argyle Community Trust’s highlights of the festive season.

The Trust’s Manadon Sports and Community Hub saw Argyle-mad youngsters play alongside the Pilgrims’ first-team, followed by a meet and greet with the squad where the children collected collect autographs, photos and selfies, and chatted to the players.

After the football session, children enjoyed a jam-packed party, throwing shapes with Pilgrim Pete and winning some prizes from Father Christmas himself.

CRACKER!

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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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Community activities and sports programmes

@mayflower400uk National Supporters and Sponsors

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

#GetOnBoard2020

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INTRODUCING…

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HISTORY

Founded: 1976 Home: Broadhall Way Nickname: The Boro Rivals: Luton Town and MK Dons Hertfordshire-based Boro were formed in 1976 after the demise of the town’s previous club, Stevenage Athletic.

After three promotions in four seasons in the 1990s, Boro were promoted to the Conference in 1994. Despite winning the league just the year after, the club were denied access to the EFL, reprieving Torquay United because of insufficient ground facilities. They were finally promoted after winning the Conference for the second time in the 2009-10 season.

The club’s fortunes changed with the appointment of current manager, Graham Westley, for his first spell in charge. In January 2003, they were bottom of the Conference, seven points from safety. Westley revived them, achieving a 12th-place finish, winning eight out of a possible 12 games.

The club achieved successive promotions, from the Conference to the EFL in 2009-10 and onward to League One the following season,

after beating Torquay United 1-0 at Old Trafford in the 2010-11 Conference play-off final.

Stevenage were also the first club to win a competitive final at the new Wembley Stadium in 2007, beating Kidderminster Harriers 3-2 to win the FA Trophy in front of 53,262 people, a competition record crowd.

THIS SEASON

Manager: Graham Westley Captain: Scott Cuthbert Emirates FA Cup: First round replay, L 2-0 v Peterborough A Carabao Cup: First round, L 2-1 v Southend H Leasing.com Trophy: Second round, W 2-1 v Colchester A Top Scorer: Kurtis Guthrie 5 Stevenage spent the first half of this season in a relegation fight after being in the EFL since the 2010-11 season.

It is their sixth consecutive season in League Two after being relegated from League One in 2014.

The season did not get off to the best of starts as their failed to win in their first 12 league games.

Earlier this month, the club appointed

Graham Westley for his fourth spell in charge of the club following the sacking of Dino Maamria. Mark Sampson had been appointed as caretaker manager and was expected to get the job on a permanent basis but reverted to a first-team coaching role.

December started positively with a 2-1 win away at Colchester in the secondround of the Leasing.com trophy but a run of stalemates in the league continued, drawing their third and fourth games in a row against Crawley and Newport.

HEAD TO HEAD Argyle wins: 4 Draws: 1 Stevenage wins: 2

ARGYLE AND BORO Lee Cox

Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS selects ten post-war Stevenage Classic Campaigns 1990-91

Stevenage Borough stormed to the Isthmian League Second Division (North) title with a club record 107 points in 1990-91. Boro were never seriously challenged and won all 21 home matches, slamming seven goals past Clapton, Finchley and Hornchurch at Broadhall Way. Paul Fairclough’s side also hit Hemel Hempstead and Finchley for six and lost only three matches, at Hemel Hempstead, Saffron Walden and Ware. Jimmy Hughes was leading scorer as Stevenage’s total of goals was just two short of the Isthmian League record of 124. Noel Blackwell was Player of the Year as they won the title by a 25-point margin.

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1991-92

Martin Gittings was leading marksman with 29 goals as Borough won the Isthmian League First Division title in 1991-92. The club’s record goalscorer formed a deadly striking partnership with Andy Walker as Boro won promotion for the second year running under Paul Fairclough. Ex-Wealdstone captain Paul Bowgett marshalled an experienced defence with Noel Blackwell, Ian Whitehead and Miguel Luque. Goalkeeper Richard Wilmot was Player of the Year, while other heroes included Shaun Debnam, Micky Nunn, Shaun Marshall and Gary Roberts. Boro lost only six games as they won the title with 82 points.

1993-94

Paul Fairclough guided Stevenage to the Isthmian League Premier Division title in 1993-94. After leading the table for a considerable period, Boro suffered a bad patch over Christmas and slipped from being ten points clear at the top down to fifth place. They responded in style by dropping just six points in their final 12 matches and ending with six straight wins to clinch the title with 97 points. They also reached the FA Cup fourth qualifying round for the first time, losing 2-1 at home to Nuneaton Borough, and were unlucky to lose 2-1 at Kettering in the FA Trophy. Martin Gittings was leading marksman with 27 goals.

c i ss a Cl 1995-96

Barry Hayles was leading marksman with 29 goals as Borough won the Conference title in 1995-96. Boro won their opening three matches and overcame a lean spell to gain 5-1 wins at home to Kettering Town and Northwich Victoria.

Barry Hayles grabbed a hat-trick in an 8-0 demolition of Runcorn that heralded a superb 17-match unbeaten run, including a 6-2 victory at Slough Town. Paul Fairclough’s team scored 101 goals as won the Conference title with 91 points, finishing eight ahead of Woking, but Stevenage failed to meet the deadline for work on their ground and the EFL rejected them, reprieving Torquay.

1996-97

Stevenage made headlines as they reached the FA Cup third round in 1996-97. Paul Fairclough’s side beat Arlesey Town 3-0, Baldock Town 2-1, Braintree Town 3-1 and Gravesend & Northfleet 5-1 in the FA Cup to reach the first-round proper for the first time. Barry Hayles scored both goals as they beat Hayes 2-0 in a replay, then Boro won 2-1 at Leyton Orient before losing 2-0 against Birmingham City in a third-round tie switched to St Andrews. Des Gallagher and Mark Smith starred alongside Efe Sodje in defence. Stevenage finished third in the Conference and leading marksman Barry Hayles moved to Bristol Rovers.

1997-98

Borough shocked the football world as they took eventual finalists Newcastle United to an FA Cup fourth-round replay in 1997-98. Boro received a bye to the first round proper and triumphed 5-0 at home to Carshalton in a replay, then beat Cambridge United 2-1 in a second-round replay and won 2-1 at Swindon Town to secure a fourth-round tie at home to Newcastle United. Guliano Grazioli’s equaliser cancelled out Alan Shearer’s opener in a 1-1 draw watched by 8,040 at Broadhall Way but the England striker scored twice in the replay as Newcastle won 2-1. Boro also reached the FA Trophy fourth round.

cCAMPAIGNS 2006-07

Stevenage won the FA Trophy for the first time in 2006-07. Boro made a poor start in the Conference but George Boyd grabbed a hat-trick in a 6-0 demolition of Stafford Rangers. They soared up the table after dropping just two points in eight games before Boyd moved to Peterborough United for a club-record fee in January. Steve Morison finished top scorer with 23 goals as Mark Stimson’s side finished in eighth position. Boro defeated Merthyr Tydfil 7-0, Leigh RMI 3-1, Morecambe 3-0, Salisbury City 3-0 and Grays Athletic 3-1 in the FA Trophy before beating Kidderminster Harriers 3-2 in the Wembley final.

2008-09

Borough won the FA Trophy for the second time in three seasons in 2008-09. Graham Westley returned as manager but Stevenage had a disappointing first half to the campaign. Boro then soared up the table with a thrilling run, losing just once in 24 matches. Steve Morison was top scorer with 23 goals as they finished fifth but lost to Cambridge United in the play-offs.

Stevenage defeated St Albans City 4-1,

Farnborough 2-0, Burton Albion 4-0, Forest Green Rovers 4-0 and Ebbsfleet United 4-2 in the FA Trophy before beating York City 2-0 in the Wembley final. Boro also won the Herts Senior Cup for the first time.

2009-10

Stevenage stormed to the Conference Premier title in 200910. A 2-1 defeat at leaders Oxford United in their fifth game was a turning point as Graham Westley’s side remained unbeaten in their next 15 matches. They eventually overtook Oxford United at the top and cemented pole position with a 6-0 victory at Eastbourne Borough in early March. The only points dropped in their last 15 games were in a 1-0 defeat at home to Luton Town and Stevenage won the title with 99 points, deprived of a new record total by Chester City’s sad demise. Boro also reached the FA Trophy final but lost 2-1 to Barrow at Wembley.

2010-11

Graham Westley plotted Stevenage’s 2010-11 League Two play-off final success. They began life in the EFL with a 2-2 draw at home to Macclesfield and won just one of their opening seven games. Loanee Chris Holdroyd grabbed a hattrick in a 4-1 win at Hereford as results gradually improved and Stevenage beat MK Dons, AFC Wimbledon and topflight Newcastle on route to the FA Cup fourth round, losing 2-1 at home to Reading. They won six successive games in March and qualified for the play-offs in sixth place. After beating Accrington 3-0 in the semi-finals, Boro defeated Torquay United 1-0 in the final.

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FROM PRE-SEASON TO THE FINAL WHISTLE - AND BEYOND

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FOURTH TIME LUCKY While he was recovering from a broken leg, at the age of 28, Westley was appointed as manager of Kingstonian in December 1996 GRAHAM Westley represented no less than 13 clubs during his playing career. Born in Hounslow, he began his career at QPR in 1982. In four years at Loftus Road, he failed to break into the first-team picture, and he moved to Gillingham upon the expiry of his contract.

Throughout his playing days, he did not spend longer than two years at any one club and he dropped deep into non-league football, playing for semiprofessional clubs like Wealdstone, Farnborough Town and Enfield.

A striker, he was prolific for Aylesbury United in 1992, scoring 18 times in 23 games. From there, he played for four more teams before stepping into management in 1996.

His managerial career boasts a striking resemblance to his career as a player, in the sense that he managed many different teams, several of whom he had played for previously before retiring prematurely through injury

While he was recovering from a broken leg, at the age of 28, Westley was appointed as manager of Kingstonian in December 1996 after approaching the club about their vacant managerial post. He briefly took charge of Enfield before moving to his third former club and becoming manager of Farnborough Town, who he guided to the Conference in 2002.

In 2003, he became Stevenage boss for the first time. He took the club to within one game of promotion to the EFL but left in 2006 when his contract expired. It was not long until he was back in the Stevenage hot-seat following short stints at Rushden & Diamonds and as caretaker boss of Kettering Town.

In his second spell at Boro, he won promotion to the EFL, going up as champions in 2010. A year at Preston was punctuated by a third spell at Stevenage beginning in 2013.

After two years, and two promotions, he joined League One Peterborough. After starting well at Posh, they were, at one point, in the play-off positions. However, poor form after Christmas saw them drop off the pace.

He lost his job in April 2016 and joined Newport that October. Almost a complete overhaul of his squad in January did him no favours and County were rooted 11 points adrift at the foot of League Two. He was sacked in March 2017 and replaced by Michael Flynn, who saved the Exiles from relegation.

A two-month spell at National League Barnet passed by in a flash before he was appointed Stevenage manager for the fourth time two weeks ago.

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

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Versatile full-back Ronnie Henry was captain and Player of the Year as Stevenage won the FA Trophy in 2007. A nephew of former Spurs and England star Ron Henry, he had spells with Spurs, Fisher Athletic and Dublin City before joining Stevenage in January 2005. Featuring in that year’s Conference play-off final, he helped Boro to win the FA Trophy again in 2009, the Conference title and FA Trophy finalists in 2009-10, further promotion in 2010-11 and reach the League One play-offs and FA Cup fifth round in 2011-12. He joined Luton Town in June 2012 and returned to Stevenage in August 2014, moving to Billericay Town in June 2019.

MARTIN GITTINGS

Long-serving striker Martin Gittings set Stevenage’s all-time goalscoring record. Born locally, he began with Stevenage in 1981-82 and played for Barnet, Hertford Town, Letchworth and Harlow Town before returning to Stevenage in December 1986.

Rejoining Boro from Wivenhoe in July 1991, he scored a club record 44 goals in Stevenage’s 1991-92 Isthmian League First Division title triumph, then was top scorer and Player of the Year in their 1993-94 Isthmian League Premier Division title success. Netting 209 goals in 397 games overall for Stevenage, he joined Hitchin Town in July 1995. He later became project manager for Youth Connexions.

RICHARD NUGENT

Experienced central defender Richard Nugent appeared in Stevenage Borough’s 1995-96 Conference title campaign. Starting with Hitchin Town, he moved via Vauxhall Motors to Stevenage in July 1986, then played for Royston Town and St Albans City before moving to Barnet in October 1988. He helped win the Conference title in 1990-91 and briefly appeared for the Bees in the Football League, then played in Woking’s first-ever Conference campaign before rejoining Stevenage in August 1993.

Scoring four goals in 41 Conference games overall for Boro, he moved to Yeovil Town in November 1995, then played for Kettering Town and Hendon.

RICHARD WILMOT

Tall goalkeeper Richard Wilmot had two spells at Stevenage Borough.

Initially with Pirton, he then played for Hitchin Town before moving to Stevenage in August 1991. He starred in their 1991-92 Isthmian League First Division title triumph and moved to Scunthorpe United with Neil Trebble in March 1993. Following spells at Halifax Town and Hitchin again, he rejoined Stevenage in June 1995 and contested the goalkeeping slot with Des Gallagher as Boro won the Conference title in 1995-96. He made 43 Conference appearances prior to joining Aylesbury United in June 1998, then had spells at several clubs including Hitchin again and Hendon.

MARK SMITH

England semi-pro international central defender Mark Smith was Stevenage’s Player of the Year on two occasions. Initially a striker with Hitchin Town, he joined Stevenage

in July 1992, switching to defence. He starred in Boro’s 1993-94 Isthmian League title triumph and was Player of the Year in 1994-95. Helping them to win the Conference title in 1995-96, then take eventual finalists Newcastle United to an FA Cup fourth round replay in 1997-98, he was Boro’s Player of the Year again in 2000-01.

He joined Dagenham & Redbridge in July 2001 and returned to Stevenage in November 2003, scoring 12 goals in 281 Conference games overall.

STEVE BERRY

Much-travelled midfielder Steve Berry skippered Stevenage’s 1995-96 Conference title triumph. He turned professional with Portsmouth in January 1981 and followed Frank Burrows to Sunderland in July 1984, helping them reach the League Cup final in 1985. Later with Newport County, Swindon, Aldershot, Northampton and Instant Dict, he joined Stevenage in July 1995, moving to Kettering in May 1996. Rejoining Stevenage in May 1998, he scored three times in 64 Conference games overall before joining Rushden & Diamonds in May 1999, then Bedford Town and Cogenhoe. He has settled in Paris and now works for a leading market research agency.

COREY BROWNE

England semi-pro international striker Corey Browne had two spells at Stevenage Borough. Initially with Kingsbury Town, he joined Fulham in August 1991, then played for Haringey Borough, Exeter City, Wealdstone and Dover Athletic before moving to Stevenage in October 1995. He was an influential figure in their 1995-96 Conference title triumph and joined Slough Town in August 1997, then had spells with Aylesbury United, Billericay Town, St Albans City and Harrow Borough. Briefly returning to Stevenage in 2000-01, he netted 25 goals in 68 Conference games overall for Boro, then played for Harlow Town and Boreham Wood.

ALAN JULIAN

Northern Ireland Under-21 goalkeeper

Alan Julian featured in Stevenage Borough’s 2007 FA Trophy final success. Signing professional for Brentford in July 2001, he joined Stevenage in February 2005 and appeared in that season’s Conference play-off final. He was Player of the Year in 2005-06 and moved to Gillingham in July 2008, helping them win promotion in 2008-09. Returning to Stevenage in July 2011, he made 144 appearances overall for Boro before joining Newport County in June 2012.

He helped them regain EFL status in 2012-13, moving to Dartford in May 2013 and since playing for Sutton United, Bromley and Billericay Town.

CRAIG REID

Striker Craig Reid featured in Stevenage’s 2010-11 League Two play-off final triumph. Initially with Coventry City, he moved via Cheltenham to Newport County in August 2007. He was top scorer three times, including their 2009-10 Conference South title triumph, moving to Stevenage for £90,000 in January 2011. Helping them to reach the League One play-offs in 2011-12, he was sold to Aldershot for £75,000 in July 2012. He moved via Southend United back to Stevenage in February 2014 and netted eight goals in 53 league games overall, since playing for Kidderminster, Brentwood, Lincoln City, Gainsborough, Gloucester, Newport again and Barwell.

DON COWAN

Winger Don Cowan had two spells at Stevenage. Born in New York, he played for Shamrock Rovers and Longford Town prior to joining newlypromoted Stevenage in August 2011.

He featured as they qualified for the League One play-offs in 2011-12 but was blighted by successive injury problems while at Broadhall Way and loaned to Braintree Town before moving to Dundee in February 2013. Following a spell at Southend United, he briefly rejoined Stevenage in September 2013 and made nine League appearances overall for Boro.

He returned to Longford in January 2014 and helped them to clinch the League of Ireland First Division title.

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TODAY’S match is the 8th meeting of Argyle and Stevenage since the two teams met each other at Home Park in 2014.

CHARLIE ROSE looks back at the initial meeting between the Greens and Boro.

AUGUST 19, 2014, LEAGUE TWO

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THE TEAMS Argyle: Luke McCormick; Kelvin Mellor, Curtis Nelson, Peter Hartley, Carl McHugh, Lewis Alessandra, Anthony O'Connor, Tyler Harvey, Lee Cox, Jason Banton, Reuben Reid.

Stevenage: Sam Beasant; Jon Ashton, Dean Wells, Bira Dembele, Jerome Okimo, Chris Whelpdale, Simon Walton, Andy Bond, Roarie Deacon, Charlie Lee, Darius Charles.

THE BUILD-UP With a crushing 3-0 victory over fierce rivals Exeter City just three days prior, Argyle were looking to carry momentum when they came up against completely unknown opposition.

The Pilgrims had never met Stevenage in their visitors' brief history and were hoping to notch up a win in their first ever meeting against the Boro to inspire a good run of early season results. If a 3-0 win over your nearest rivals could put the wind in your sails, I am not sure what would, and manager John Sheridan would be hoping for more of the same.

The Argyle gaffer made just the one change to his starting line-up, Lee Cox replacing Ollie Norburn.

THE GAME The Pilgrims carried on where they left off against Exeter, really taking the game to Stevenage with a quick tempo and attacking football. Despite the Argyle dominance, the teams went in level at the break.

It was in the second half when things came to life a bit more, but in in Stevenage's favour, as half-time substitute Connor Calcutt was left completely unmarked to head Chris Whelpdale’s cross past Luke McCormick.

With an hour on the clock, John Sheridan made a triple substitution, Deane Smalley, River Allen and Marvin Morgan all coming on for the Greens.

With near enough all hope gone, eight minutes into time added on, and Argyle heading for their second defeat of the season, Stevenage's Bira Dembele unnecessarily handled the ball in front of the Devonport End, leaving referee Kevin Johnson no other option but to point to the spot.

It was Argyle’s turn to come up with a super-sub, Smalley placing the ball on the spot before blasting it past Sam Beasant in the Boro goal, rescuing the Pilgrims a point from the jaws of defeat.

THE GOALSCORER Deane Smalley was a name Pilgrims knew when he signed from Oxford United in 2014, after he had bagged a brace against the Greens in 2012 to give the Us a 2-1 victory at the Kassam Stadium.

Deane’s time at Argyle was an injury-hit one, including one to his cruciate knee ligament that ruled him out for 16 months. In January 2016, he joined League Two rivals Newport County on loan until the end of the season, under the Exiles' new manager and ex-Pilgrim Warren Feeney.

Deane went on to play for Chester following a successful trial with the club, and in February this year, linked up with Hyde United where he teamed up with his brother Dom. LATER Six meetings after this fixture, Argyle’s record against Stevenage is looking pretty healthy, four wins and two defeats to record, with Argyle still yet to lose to Stevenage; their last defeat to Boro came in early September 2015, when they went down 2-1.

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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.

We do not want that. Much more importantly, we do not want the good name of Plymouth Argyle to be dragged down by those claiming to support the club.

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