The Argyle Podcast

The promotion episode.13 years after relegation from the Championship, 10 years on from almost exiting the Football League, Argyle returned to the second tier of English football on Saturday, 29 April with a 1-0 win over Burton Albion.There were joyous scenes inside Home Park and around the city of Plymouth all weekend and the buzz and pride around Argyle was clear to see.This episode of the podcast is all about those heroes in Green and White and how they felt as soon as they knew, 'they had done it!' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Her Game Too.As well as being a magnificent evening on the pitch, Tuesday night's 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers also saw Argyle celebrate all the women involved with the club, whether it be staff members, players or supporters.It was a night dedicated to Her Game Too and the great work that the campaign has done to raise the awareness of abuse towards women at football.Argyle are proud supporters of the campaign and have done incredible work to make sure that Home Park and the football club as a whole, is a comfortable space for women and girls, but more can still be done.Argyle's Her Game Too advocates Megan Stone and Hayley Borman open up about why they wanted to get involved with the cause and why it is so important to keep the messaging in the public eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the Barn Park to Villa Park.John Uzzell grew up, like many of us, watching his heroes from the stands of Home Park. Little did the 8-year-old, watching the likes of Steve Davey and Johnny Hore, think he would go on to make over 350 appearances.Thrust into first-team action as a teenager, Uz had ups and down in the Green of Argyle and was an ever present in the Pilgrims' run to the FA Cup semi-final in 1984.A popular figure on and off the pitch, John will always be remembered as an Argyle legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Devon Derby.It's the fixture every fan looks out for at the start of the season - "when are we playing them."The fixtures dates back to the early 1900s and has been played out 113 times to date. Arguably, none will be more important to Argyle than this one; on the verge of promotion back to the Sky Bet Championship and in need of a pick-me-up.But what are these matches like to play in? Between them, Ian Stonebridge and Luke McCormick have racked up 13 Devon Derbies and have experienced the highs and lows. This is Devon's biggest rivalry from a players' perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Manchester Messi.Antoni Sarcevic is the promotion king. He twice achieved it in an Argyle shirt and is on the verge of a seventh in professional football.His journey in the game began at his beloved Manchester City and after reaching the highs scoring at Wembley, he lost his appetite for football before falling back in love at Home Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wembley memories.Only twice before has the Green Army descended on the home of English football, with two very different outcomes.The 1996 play-off victory is still fondly remembered today, whereas 2016 is being hurriedly forgotten.As we approach our third visit to Wembley, we look back on those previous trip with five men who featured in them.Ronnie Mauge, Neil Warnock and Mick Heathcote are three heroes from the class of '96 and remember the joy of clinching promotion at Wembley. On the flip side Gary Sawyer and Jordan Houghton still bear the scars of that painful afternoon against AFC Wimbledon.On Sunday, 2 April, new memories will be made. Fingers crossed we'll be celebrating this trip in years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's seen the best of times, he's seen the worst of times.Nick Chadwick's two spells at Home Park couldn't have been more different. From arriving as a highly-rated youngster in 2005 to returning an experienced pro in 2011, the club had changed more than he had in the time he'd been away.Memories of scoring for Everton in the FA Cup, bagging the winner at the Stadium of Light and being persuaded back to help out in League Two, Nick has certainly seen it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remembering the day Pele and his Santos side came to town. The evening of 14 March, 1973 was one of the most iconic in the club's history. Goals from Mike Dowling, Derek Rickard and Jimmy Hinch sent 38,000 Argyle fans wild as the Greens toppled the might of Santos at Home Park.50 years on, Johnny Hore, Derek Rickard and Steve Davey look back on that incredible night from a player's perspective, while long standing Argyle fan, Paul Hart, remembers the occasion from a supporters' point of view.We also look ahead to Saturday's game against Forest Green Rovers, which is the club's annual Armed Services Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All about Mike CooperFive years on from signing his first professional contract, Argyle's number one has put pen to paper on another deal at Home Park.This week's episode explores just what Mike is like. Academy coaches Rhys Wilmot and Aaron Cusack saw him develop from a gangly teenager to one of the country's finest.Steven Schumacher talks about how he saw Mike's talent from day one and, of course, the man himself opens up about his injury, the rehab and his delight at staying at his boyhood club.'He's one of our own.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Devon lad, Argyle fan, Schuey's mate and maybe best known for getting cramp live on BBC Final Score.John Acres has been a familiar voice to many football fans over the years, but he is now back in Devon and has more time to come and watch his boyhood club.The BBC Radio Devon presenter has many a tale to tell; from his time following Stoke City and Tony Pulis through Europe, to celebrating wit Gordon Sparks at Vale Park.The joy of football by John Acres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Argyle Podcast was invited into an Argyle USA Zoom room.Founding members Ken Seelman and Troy Mayne were joined by regulars, Carolyn Posset, Nigel Rick and our very own Simon Hallett, to share what it is like watching Argyle from the USA.Memories and stories of their 'in real life' meeting last month at the Halletts' house and how an unusual breakfast caused a bit of stir on social media.In addition to the Zoom room, the podcast finds out all about the partnership Argyle and Babcock have formed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's LGBTQ+ history month and to help mark it, Saturday's game Fleetwood Town is Argyle's dedicated Rainbow Laces fixture. On this week's podcast, Chris Corbett from Argyle Pride, former Plymouth Live reporter and Argyle fan, Jack Ball, as well as Siobhan Robbie-James, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Argyle, discuss the importance of Rainbow Laces. They give first hand experience of what being a gay football fan is like and explore the avenues in which the sport and be more welcoming an inclusive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We need to talk about Kevin.Three promotions; one as a player and two as a coach. Kevin Summerfield certainly had a successful time at Argyle.A goalscorer who was a treat to watch had to learn his trade on tough pitches and against tough tacklers. He was part of one of the most successful Argyle sides in the club's history and tells tales of what made them so good.Not content on succeeding as a player, he then did it as a coach, twice, under his good friend Paul Sturrock. Summers will go down as an Argyle legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of our own.Dan Gosling burst onto the scene as a teenager in the Championship and went on to establish himself as a regular in the Premier League.A self proclaimed shy lad who shone when given the opportunity, was the poster boy for the Argyle Academy. He scored one of the most famous FA cup goals never to be seen, controversially left Everton for Newcastle and was part of the Bournemouth side that held their own in the Premier League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We've got Jason Bent, Bent, Bent!"He was a Canadian international who helped propel Argyle up the leagues. Jason Bent has cult hero status at Home Park but was also a poster boy for his national team.His career started at college in Maryland; took a route through Germany, Holland, America and Plymouth and crossed paths with Sir Bobby Robson and Ruud van Nistelrooy.Now, over 10 years into his coaching career, he is assistant at one of the biggest sides in the MLS and still holds Argyle in incredibly high regard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duguid to miss!Karl Duguid joined Argyle after 14 seasons as a professional at Colchester. He was made captain straight away and was one of the biggest personalities in the dressing room.From his first meeting with Paul Sturrock to being teammates with Emile Mpenza and then onto the difficulties of administration, Karl has quite a few tales. He also has quite a few impressions...Sit back relax and enjoy the next hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talking transfers and season targets.Charlie Price is joined by Argyle's Head of Recruitment Jimmy Dickinson, former captain Hasney Aljofree and local journalists Chris Errington, from Plymouth Live, and BBC Radio Devon's Alan Richardson.The panel dissect the transfer window so far and find out the keys to attracting players to the club and also asses where the Greens are as they go in search of promotion back to Sky Bet Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A transfer special.It's been a busy start to the January transfer window so we thought it would be a good opportunity to have a chat with Director of Football, Neil Dewsnip.He speaks about the process of tempting a player to join Argyle, the profiling that goes into identifying players and what impact he thinks they'll have.On top of getting Neil's update, Argyle Women's captain, Zoe Cunningham and manager Ryan Perks previews their first game of 2023, at Home Park against Cardiff City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The end of year quiz!2022 began with a win at Birmingham and ended with a win over Wycombe. In between we saw THAT game at Stamford Bridge, a club record for home wins at the start of the season and huge attendances at the Theatre of Greens. It will take some topping.Top celebrate the year and to look back on the successes, ArgyleTV and the Argyle Podcast have designed an 'End of Year Quiz' which sees Steven Schumacher, Mark Hughes and Kevin Nancekivell take on the media team of Charlie Price, Dan Cole and Charlie Rose.Who will come out on top? Can you do better? Play along as we quiz our way through 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Be The Difference.This week is all about Evergreen, Argyle's new supporter based membership scheme.All members will directly be involved in shaping the future of the club by deciding which areas of the football operations gets their cash. On top of this, supporters who sign up will enjoy a wide range of Argyle benefits and discounts.In this episode, first team manager, Steven Schumacher, Academy manager, Phil Stokes, and Director of Football, Neil Dewsnip, discuss exactly how the money from subscriptions will help the footballing side of the club and how important it is to have the fans' input.You can, truly, Be The Difference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we catch-up with Luke Jephcott and Ryan Law.The two Academy graduates are out on loan for the season and have been impressive for Swindon Town and Gillingham respectively.Luke has five goals as Swindon chase the promotion while Ryan has pitted his wits and won against Premier League opposition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bideford Baresi.Gary Sawyer's family moved to North Devon from North London when he was a child and he started his long established footballing career in the South West.That career saw him battle it out against Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney as a teenager, break into the Argyle Coca-Cola Championship side in his early 20s and then went on to win two promotions with the Greens in his later years.There have been ups and downs and even a few regrets, but Gary's Argyle record is right up there with some of the club's greatest.On top of that, Neil Dewsnip talks to Rob McNichol rounding up the past week's action at the FIFA World Cup and we introduce you to the people behind the Portcullis Legals Lyndhurst Road Stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Academy Pod.With Friday night's return to league football at Home Park coinciding with the club's Academy fixture, the podcast delves into the inner workings of the Argyle Academy.Paul Rowe, the Head of Recruitment and Development in Cornwall, discusses the work of the Elite Hubs in Bodmin and Penryn and how they are finding the best talent in the county.Newly appointed Head of Academy Care and Welfare, Emma Potter, speaks about how she is helping players of all ages off the pitch.And we get an update from Academy manager Phil Stokes and Director of Football, Neil Dewsnip, on how the future stars are progressing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From a horror beginning to a showbiz end.Luke Young is Argyle through and through. He was thrust into first team football the day the club went into administration - what a way to celebrate your 18th birthday. He was then there throughout the hard times and was an instrumental figure in the building blocks towards stability.Having racked up over 200 appearances for two of Devon's sides, he swapped the South West for North Wales where his journey took a Hollywood twist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's been there for some of our biggest moments of the last five years.Jake Jervis enjoyed his most prolific spell as a footballer at Home Park scoring 31 goals in 127 matches.He featured in a Wembley final, won promotion and was part of that FA Cup run which saw us draw at Anfield - not bad for just three years.A journey that started in the Midlands, weaved through Turkey and Scotland and then most recently in Finland, Jake's career as been full of incredible highs and numbing lows.Throughout all that he has achieved though, Argyle is still incredibly close to his heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With it being the EFL's Youth Development Week, the podcast is focussing on our Academy and the bridge towards the first team. Darren Way and Will Jenkins Davies react to the under-18s 3-0 victory over Cheltenham Town in the first round of the FA Youth Cup. Under-18 assistant coach James Bradley, who was given the disappointment of not being offered a professional deal at Home Park 11 years ago, talks about his role in helping try and create the best footballers at Argyle. He remembers the joy of training with the first team to the heartbreak of being released. He fell out of love with the sport but found it again as a coach and is now hoping to impart his experiences on future stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All about Argyle Community Trust.The work of Project 35 since the summer has been incredibly positive.In this week's episode we hear from Alice Young and Dwain Morgan on the successes so far and what else is planned in the future.Meanwhile, Argyle Women have a brand new general manager. Elaine Dalton-Fyfe sets out her stall on raising the profile of the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He's a two time Stanley Cup winner, a world champion and one of the biggest names in Ice Hockey, he also happens to be a shareholder in Argyle.Swedish NHL player Victor Hedman talks about why he got involved with Argyle Green and why he loves Argyle so much.Victor has enjoyed an incredible career to date and is slowly trying to build the Argyle brand in Tampa Bay by handing out caps and t-shirts in the locker-room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A farewell to Sparksy.He was the soundtrack to our Saturdays and was the voice of Argyle.For over 30 years he brought matches to life for supporters and was there for all of the club's biggest moments.Gordon spoke to the Argyle Podcast in November 2021 and this week's episode is a re-spin of that chat with tributes from just a small number of people fortunate to work with him. A life dedicated to Argyle and for that, we are thankful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buzsaky the magician.Akos switched Porto for Plymouth and never looked back. Hear the memories of the first of three Hungarians who revolutionised Home Park, including how Argyle turned Akos into the player he went on to become.Two and a half years, nine goals in 105 games - a relationship that was just meant to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jack Leslie story.With Jack's statue due to be unveiled ahead of the Greens' Sky Bet League One match with Accrington Stanley, we tell the story of Jack from the people who knew him best.His three granddaughters tell tales of their grandad, who read them bedtime stories and snuck them cocoa before bed.Former England and West Ham United legend, Sir Trevor Brooking, remembers Jack from the boot room at Upton Park, but never knew of his footballing past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The footballer turned police officer.Rhys Wilmot arrived at Argyle after an 11 year spell at Arsenal. He played 147 times for the Greens, keeping numerous clean sheets and even scored a hat trick - yes, honestly!After a spell as a responder in the police service he returned to Home Park as a coach and oversaw the rise to the first team of Michael Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look back at the career of Dave Smith.The Ciderman was one of Argyle's most successful coaches, managing the side to promotion to the second tier in 1986.His team was full of legends and we hear from four of them in this episode.Garry Nelson, Leigh Cooper, John Uzzell and Kevin Hodges remember their time playing, under the great Dave Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.Argyle's Sky Bet League One game with Oxford United on Tuesday night was a chance to pay respects to the late Queen.In this episode we speak to Emma Potter, Argyle's Her Game Too Ambassador, about the two occasions she met Queen Elizabeth II.And we look back at what has happened to the club in the 70 years she was on the throne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transfer window round-up.Director of Football, Neil Dewsnip, talks through the deals that have been done at Home Park this season.With seven players through the door and all of them making an impact on the pitch, Neil feels there is reason to be enthusiastic for Argyle supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Straight out of Millwall.Argyle goalkeeper coach, Darren Behcet talks through the science of goalkeeping.He explains what it's like being a number two, how he helps the strikers and just how highly he rates Mike Cooper.You're in safe hands with this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Bideford boy who graced the Premier League for almost 10 years.Marc Edworthy broke into the Argyle first team as a teenager before winning four promotions to the Premier League with four different clubs.He locked horns with the best in the business and even ended up in John Terry's autobiography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All about the data.Argyle's newest member of the backroom staff is Ross Goodwin, the new Head of Football Data.He explains how Argyle are diving deeper into the analytical world and how it impacts every area of the game,From transfers to workload, data is involved in it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the under-18s prepare for a brand new season, manager Darren Way and centre-back Oscar Halls, talk through their preparations so far.We hear about the Super Cup campaign in Northern Ireland, playing against Mexican opposition and how Oscar used to be a fierce Judoka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making the move from Exeter City to Argyle cannot be easy, but Joel Grant did it and more than won the fans over.He speaks about his strong friendship with Ruben Lameiras and how they both fell in love with football watching Brazil.He takes us inside the Pilgrims' dressing room during the push for the play-offs in 2017/18 and then how it fell apart just 12 months later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We all dream of a team of Larrieu's..."One of Argyle's most iconic players, Romain Larrieu joins the podcast to look back on his career at Home Park.His journey from lower league French football to the Championship with the Greens is a fascinating one, and one he shared with his great mate David Friio.From tales of drinking champagne with Laurent Blanc to fighting with the club through administration, this is one episode you will not want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

]Go back and relivethe best bits from Tuesday night's pre-season game with Swansea City.Steven Schumacher and Dan Scarr give their reactions to the result while Argyle TV pundits Katie Middleton and Ian Stonebridge dissect the performance. The club's Grounds Manager, Chris Ralph, also joins the pod, to explain how much work has gone into the get the pitch 'game ready' after tractor gate last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we sit down with the manager, Steven Schumacher, to talk through the week.He talks through training sessions, the heat, players' physiques and of course, Love Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's matchday in Marbella.Physio Nick Fulton joins the pod to talk through how he is helping prepare the players for tonight's fixture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's day two and this time Matt Butcher reflects on another tough day in the sun.He talks about his first few weeks as a Green and what rooming with fellow new boy, Mikel Miller is like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's day one of the warm weather training camp in Spain for the Greens.Charlie Price talks to Alfie Lewis and Brendan Galloway about the first full day and who has the best Spanish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transfer deal special.Find out what goes on behind the scenes when we sign a player at Argyle.From the identification process, to first contact with the agent to the medical, we find out from the people in the thick of it, exactly what goes on behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered what the first day of pre-season is like?Well, go behind the scenes at Argyle and find out just what the players have to go through as they gear up for a new season.It's hot, it's tough but it's a whole lot of fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football, Cricket, Commentary, Business.Ryan Brunt has done a lot in his life so far and joins the pod to talk us through it.Having played in the same youth team as James Wilson and Joe Edwards to training with Peter Crouch and Michael Owen, there are plenty of stories.Brunty fondly remembers his time at Home Park and talks about how his business outside of football helped his through his injury nightmares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He arrived a boy and left a man.In his own words, Conor Hourihane explains how moving to Argyle was the best decision of his life.Taking a risk to move to Devon as a teenager, with the knowledge he wouldn't be paid, he knew he had to take the opportunity the Greens gave him to play.10 years on, he has played in the Premier League, picked up two promotions and played 33 times for his country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices