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Home Park is the official football ground for Plymouth Argyle F.C. Although Plymouth is a nice away trip, it's simply too far away for the majority of clubs in the UK, and unless staying over, a miserable trip home is a strong possibility due to Plymouth's strong squad. The away end was one of the best away ends in this League. We took up conversation with a few locals who were happy to discuss football. When I say handover, it doesnt mean that its all done. For coach parties then cooked breakfasts can be supplied at a reasonable price, but must be booked in advance (see contact details below). Charlton are in good form at the moment, performing well and we were expecting a winafter seeing us lose there on our visit last year. A really good game where Crawley stopped Plymouth from playing. They deserve to at least be a Championship side at least. It is a lot nicer route than following the roads after all (apart from Aldershot) there are no other league clubs situated in a public park! Chris Bennett adds; Its a much nicer walk than going up Alma Road and quicker as well. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Your number will not be shared with anyone else in the group. Brand New directly from the club or publishers. The plans for the Brickfields - which also houses rugby union side Plymouth Albion - would see Argyle's academy move up to Category Two status. with no pillars in the way. The old Mayflower stand was demolished in 2018 and work on the new stand was completed in November 2019. The noise round the stadium was very loud. We mixed well with the Plymouth fans who were in the pub all friendlyand every one had a sing song, much to the unamused management who was trying to tell us to quieten down. Was an interesting looking ground, having three newish built stands, while the old Grandstand is still half seated and half terraced. Download this stock image: Billy Graham preaching at Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam, North Holland on June 22, 1954. It is one of the first pubs your see as you come into Plymouth. The away end was decent enough and had a good view. Supporters Club London Branch. The weather was cold but sunny and roads were free of any delays. Year Ground Opened: 1901. We walked back through the park after our 2-0 win. However for those who like a bit of old schoolthen there is the Main Grandstand. Also, some are now non-league e.g. The atmosphere is generally good inside the ground and the stewarding laidback and unobtrusive. The win all bit sealed promotion back to the Championship! Your email address will not be published. I didn't talk to many home fans but the ones I chatted to were friendly. If we can be successful without kicking a ball to help save peoples lives, that to me is a big yes, says Ryan Lowe, the Plymouth manager. There was a good atmosphere and despite the open side of the ground, we could still hear singing from the home crowd. In 2018, the old Mayflower stand at Plymouth Argyle Football Club (PAFC) was demolished and works continue to create the new and improved stadium. Twice behind but came back to win 4-2 with mainly a side of under 23 players. So please dont think about parking on a grass verge etc.. 11m will come from Argyle with 7.3m coming through grant funding and the rest from Plymouth City Council. I would have been home in Kent by 10pm, but the now common overnight M25 roadworks delayed us by at least 1 1/2 hours. Despite the problems, it was a pleasant trip to Plymouth. - RHCTXH from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. The downside is thelong walk from picking up your tickets at a cabin to getting to the away turnstiles. As you would expect from a modern stand the facilities and views of the playing action are both good. On entering the ground it is quite impressive in size. Also to one side of the Stand (towards the Barn Park End) the existing small Chisholm Lounge is to be removed and in that area, new players dressing rooms are to be built. I was really looking forward to visiting Plymouth, I have always wanted to visit Home Park, especially in this case as one more win from Saints last two games would seal promotion! Wrexham reveals designs for new Kop stand. A great stadium though and one I would definitely visit again. The game itself was mostly forgeable. Disappointingly it has a number of supporting pillars present at the front of the upper tier. I do recommend the Alma Guest House on Alma Road if staying after the game. Got to Plymouth 45mins before kick-off. Argyle fans seemed like a lovely bunch as multiple stopped to have a chat during our venture around the ground. Not sure if there was any free WiFi but a beer garden at back. Click here to join and follow the instructions on your phone. Club Nickname: The Pilgrims. The Devonport (West) and Barn Park . In keeping with the naval tradition of the area, the teams emerge to the Royal Marines tune of Semper Fidelis. MyGround Number: 66 of the 92. Their close proximity does lead to a lot of banter, but although Plymouth fans are passionate about their club, it is mostly in a non-intimidatory manner. What more could you ask for? The new board room, usually the preserve of Plymouth Argyles directors and VIP guests, can be leased for functions of up to 40 people. They had travelled down from Oxford that morning. Three sides are modern and even in height with the fourth side being quite an old looking stand. When completed (the Mayflower Stand was still in construction) this is going to be one very decent ground indeed. Plymouth's Home Park set for revamp - The Stadium Business All the latest news, blogs, videos, and up-to-the-minute media coverage from all the leading voices in the global sports venue sector - all in one place. The Plymouth fans situated to the right of the away section are separated by an area of netting. I enjoyed the game, because with so much at stake for both clubs, chances had to be made and the forty five minutes of each half shot by. Level Playing Field website. 1901* Undersoil Heating: It works in that those non-emergency cases and routine things can be done. The Lowdown: Spurs seal Formula 1 agreement. Contractor GL events Ltd, which has also been involved in developments at Watford and Exeter City, only began work on the stadium in mid 2018. Saturday 25 February 2023 17:42, UK. The ground itself is really impressive with 3 new stands being built in recent years with them looking very much like Keepmoat (but with green seats!) Watch highlights of the Sky Bet League One match between Peterborough and Plymouth Argyle. In the middle of these is a small stand that I'm guessing holds the VIPs and the fans with more money than sense, although I could be completely wrong with that. Half Time Score: Plymouth Argyle 3-1 Stevenage What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides ofHome Park? We were in the Barbican area so did a bit of sight seeing and had a drink in a Wetherspoons near there called the 'Gog and Magog. I have to say the easiest away journey I have ever done. After undergoing considerable development in the 1920s and 1930s, the ground suffered heavy damage in World War II. The team at Stadia by GL events installed a stunning two-tier, 5,400-seater stand, complete with a steel frame roof in the club's emerald green colours, increasing the ground's overall capacity to 17,904. boat seller and dental equipment maker are among firms going belly up, Plymouth's new Platinum Parkway explained and reviewed on its first day of opening. Quite a few doormen but no issues. It was an entertaining day out, just a shame about the result after an 8 hour coach journey. I was introduced to the guy who set this up and all profits are ploughed back into the community. 11m will come from Argyle with 7.3m coming . The park gives you a fantastic panoramic view of the railway station and most probably your train that is waiting for you to return north. 3 points ahead of Huddersfield and 18 more on goal difference! However, it is important to stress the word down, because it certainly is. There is a steel structure to the outside of one stand which at first glance appears to be scaffolding but it may be modern architecture. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. When you are sitting amongst the anxious faithful, the clichs become nothing more than pointless vacuous statements. We left about 09:25 up the A38 to M5; an easy journey, no hold-ups, 4 trivial roadworks, nice weather and finished the last stretch on the A38 to the ground. Some 8 hours later we arrived at Home Park. Capacity: '.Please note this pub is not near the Plymouth ground or railway station. The stewards were an absolute pleasure to talk to. "no" I lied. The car park at the ground is free however getting out of the car park after the game apparently takes a long time and my friend did not want the hassle so we parked in a multi storey Car park in the city centre. Curated and brought to you by TheStadiumBusiness team at Xperiology. if we were ever to meet again the the league or a cup tie I would certainly consider it again. The ground is very pleasant, similar in some ways to St Mary's. However, on this particular Saturday, the weather was beautifully sunny and you could sit out in the park to catch some early sunny spring rays and minutes will quickly tick by before you can take in your football. Had a decent pie at half time at reasonable price with a Bovril. If they ever find the cash to complete the ground it will vastly improve the feel of the place. The 'Green Army' are meant to be a quality vocal support too, so I was looking forward to the atmosphere. The fact this was a new ground for me and the fact Plymouth have never beaten us before gave me more reason for optimism. A visit to the biggest stadium in League Two, so I was really excited for this fixture. Posh host Plymouth Argyle at the Weston Homes Stadium in Sky Bet League One action on Saturday afternoon (3pm). I dread to think of the journey home if I had come down from further north, but winning the game in the last minute made it all worthwhile. They are a bit like referees I guess, the best ones you don't notice. They had to play all their games at their opponents grounds at first because they did not have a place of their own. The seating a bit tight but enough legroom. There was a heavy police and steward presence but quite friendly. They stood in front of us, and others on our rows and despite us politely asking them to move, they refused to do so, and then began shouting obscenities to the away fans on the other side of the netting. We equalised through a wonder 25 yarder from Johnson Clarke-Harris, they then went ahead via an own goal and we equalised through a great goal in injury time! The Club has a pool table and is family-friendly. Alternatively (except for night games) then Andrew Chapman suggests a more picturesque route: Finally I would recommend turning right into Central Park Avenue, at the roundabout just downhill from the station on the A386. First and foremost, we wish to make it clear that this decision will have no effect on 21/22 season-ticket holders whose seats are in the upper Mayflower Grandstand, and they can rest assured that they will be able to sit in their chosen seats for the upcoming season. The NHS began installing equipment at Plymouth on Thursday, while IT, telephone connections and signage have since been set up. I can't necessarily say I was looking forward to this game as Plymouth is it least six hours journey time away from Cambridge on a coach. A similar distance away (but going in the opposite direction across the Park) is the Hyde Park Social Club which welcomes visiting supporters (see advert below). We got to the railway station and turned round and went back up. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. The standing section at the front of the stand was removed and replaced with seats. There have always been complaints from Premier League supporting fans that Goodison Park cannot shine a candle against some of the more sleek modern stadia. That will seat 440 diners comfortably, but could accommodate about 550 people for a conference. Home Park looks impressive from the outside and is a decent ground once you are inside. The stand will have a capacity of 5,403 seats and has new corporate facilities, which will open up a new income stream for the Club. Any new stadium or any new stand has to go through these things. There is no love lost between City & Argyle and after quite a bit of trouble last month when we beat them in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at theirs, then the Police were more than ready for this one. A good, fun adventure on the furthest I've travelled to see my team play. We beat them last season in League Two so I hoping for a repeat. We parked in the city centre which was tricky and had a wander before the onemile walk from the high street to the Home Park stadium, an unpleasant uphill walk. * 0871 numbers are charged at 13p per minute plus your mobile . We lost 2-0 and sadly although 2,200 fans turned up the team didnt. It wasnt until 1887 they found a home in the Mount Gold area but that only lasted two years. Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by Clubcast. Speaking to a family of friendly Plymouth fans after the game the club have repurchased Home Parkand are looking the raise fundsto redevelop the Grandstand. I've never been to Home Park before, and as it's relatively close to Portsmouth, so I decided now was the time to end that. Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by Clubcast. Eventually we arrived at the Home Park ground at roughly 2pm. With Plymouth fighting relegation and us fighting for a play off place I was expecting a lot commitment from both teams however both just seemed to think they was nothing to play for. Thought we would tie a weekend break away with watching the match. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. We didn't want to go home. We are excited to reveal that the club will imminently embark upon a programme of planned stadium works to improve the look, feel, and visitor experience at Home Park. So we are adding value to Plymouth as a whole. Stewards were friendly, Bovril sound (at 2.50), toilets well maintained. The game was always going to be a tight affair with both teams keen to stay unbeaten. On match days the space will be split into three areas, with 102 pioneers - because of the 102 who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 - premier package buyers taking tables overlooking the pitch. I picked up my friend Gemma from Fratton Park anddeparted at 8.15am. Peterborough United are back in action at the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday afternoon with in-form Plymouth Argyle the visitors in Sky Bet League One action (3pm) as Darren Ferguson's men look to build on last Saturday's 3-0 victory at Morecambe. The ambitious redevelopment plans for the Mayflower Stand continue to progress, under the leadership of GL events UK, who serve as the principle contractor in charge of the stadium construction project. Attendance: 9,546 (92 away fans) The traffic was solid, but moving heading out of town. Posted on . I think some exterior repair work might be going on. Home Park provides for a good atmosphere and both sets of fans could be heard cheering their sides on. Something went wrong, please try again later. Plymouth did get a late goal to make it 3-1. External Progress Photo Taken 14/12/19(Thanks toMatthew Heffernan). projecting to top that figure this season. Thanks lads, it made all 990 of your fellow fans look like a bunch of thugs. We will not see a deal of this scale for many years to come.". MERRY XMAS!!!! In addition, a range of hot food is available too. The game was a big game for both sidesand had excellent atmosphere. It was no surprise that the game ended goalless. I would recommend this pub to any away fans and much more so than the Britannia (although as an Exeter fan I doubt that I would have been welcome there anyway). Walking to the ground therewere someoutlets selling pasties, but due the heavy rain decided to have something in the ground. He denies the charges. Full Time Result: Plymouth Argyle 3-2 Stevenage For the neutral, it was a disappointing goalless draw. Home to Ajax, the Dutch national team, legendary concerts and inspiring business events. In fact, for the first time for a while, I saw parallels between the fans of my home town team and Plymouth Argyle followers. However the one stand you can't see is the very old-style Grandstand, and is almost like a three tiered stand. well worth a visit 8/10, Due to Exeter's spell in the Conference and the Argyle residing in the Championship we had not met in a league fixture for eight years. As long-standing supporters will be aware, Home Park has not necessarily received appropriate levels of care and maintenance over its relatively short life. The club have started the internal fitting out, with the official handover of the grandstand to them from main contractors GL Events UK set to take place later this week. A ground that I hadnt been to before on my quest to Do the 92. I saw a great excuse to pay them another visit. Stunning architecture and design sit alongside cutting edge technology to deliver a venue that is befitting of an exclusive product launch, major conference or special event. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Please also note that for more popular games the club increase the basic ticket prices by up to 3 more ie Adults 24,Over 65s and Students 19 and 10 for Under 18s. In a long, hot, post-exam summer friends are seduced by a powerful app, The grime artist turned chef takes inspiration from the social media queen's Swedish and Somali roots, Eight Brits fight for survival in this adrenalin-fuelled competition, hosted by Jordan North, bought land for a new training ground near Home Park, Funding for that came after a United States-based consortium, paid 4m for a 20% share in the club last August, - money which majority shareholder Simon Hallett said. (please be advised it is very steep until you get on the flat). Division Two, 10th October 1936. It was a great couple of hours and other clubs might learn from Plymouth's example. The game itself was predictable, with Blackpool having a great start to the season and Plymouth being very poor. It's ironic that the winners of the replay will travel to play my lot at Anfield in the third round! 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