The Argyle Podcast

Mike Ingham was the voice of the BBC's radio coverage for almost 30 years - he's also an Argyle fan.He relives his first memories of coming to Home Park in the late 50s and how he caught the football bug watching the likes of Wilf Carter, Peter Anderson and Reg Wyatt.A veteran of eight World Cups, seven European Championships and 28 FA Cup finals, Mike has a story or two to tell from his 40 years covering the beautiful game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Neil Warnock pod.Argyle 1996 Wembley winning manager talks about his time at Home Park. How it came about, his memories from that campaign and why he loves the South West so much.He tells some tales of the dressing room, his relationship with Dan Macauley and gets a little dig in at referees as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ryan Leonard began his footballing life at Home Park.Born in the city, he came through the ranks and made his debut in the Championship against Blackpool - his only appearance for the Greens.Distraught and without much of a plan, he picked himself up and carved out an incredible career which has seen him play almost 400 EFL games and, in the last few years, at the top end of the Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With season tickets selling fast, we get an update from Ticket Office Manager, Nicki Errington.As well as talking us through how sales are going, Nicki also explains exactly how they deal with the biggest games and the tight turnarounds to make sure fans can get their tickets throughout the season.We also celebrate the career of Argyle Women's legend Katie Middleton, who after 23 years is hanging up her boots.Manager Ryan Perks and captain Zoe Cunningham lift the lid on just how important she has been for women's football in Plymouth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the dust settling at the end of an incredible campaign, we look back at the season and reflect on how it's gone.We hear from Neil Dewsnip, Steven Schumacher and Adam Randell on what it was like inside the dressing room.Nick Tomlinson from PAFC Displays and Media and Communications manager, Dan Cole, pick out their favourite moments and Argyle TV's Ian Stonebridge discusses how he feels the Greens can push on.It's been quite a season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we find out all about Darren Way.Born in Plymouth, Darren began his professional footballing career 350 miles away in Norwich. He speaks about making his way as a 15 year old across the country to train and play.His playing career was cut short by a life threatening car crash and he speaks about that day, the aftermath and how he thought he wouldn't survive.Now in charge of the youngsters at Argyle, he hopes to help the next generation of players begin their footballing lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The man behind the flags.This week Nick Tomlinson from PAFC Displays talks about how much work goes into those pre-match displays and why he does it.He reveals his favourites, his nerves and explains how much they mean to the players and staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we join 10 under-8s as they begin their journey at Argyle.On the day they signed their first contracts with the Academy, Harper's Park opened it's gates for the youngsters to train with the first team.Academy manager Phil Stokes, first team coach Kevin Nancekivell and the manager Steven Schumacher talk about the importance of the day and early development, and we hear from the players themselves on what it was like to train with the professionals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we focus on the final month of the season.Steven Schumacher reacts to Saturday's massive win over Oxford United and how he is going to plot his way though the final five.Director of Football Neil Dewsnip discusses the positive feeling in the camp and the way the environment in the dressing room has shaped the season.And it isn't just the first team flying at the moment, Darren Way talks about the success of the Academy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With our 12th Armed Services Day taking place for the Oxford United fixture on Saturday, 2 April, we took the opportunity to find out all about it on the pod.Club Secretary, Zac Newton talks about his time in the Navy before joining Argyle and the pride he feels in being involved in the planning.Chief Petty Officer Scott Foskett and Lieutenant Commander Stewart MacDougall explain why the day is so important to the military and the city of Plymouth.There are also details on what is going on and when, so there is no excuse to miss out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Simon Hallett joins the podcast for a Chairman's catch up. He discusses how the transition from Ryan Lowe to Steven Schumacher was so smooth, speaks of his pride in the Greens' performance at Chelsea and looks ahead to the final month of our season. He also reveals what song he will play on his ukulele if the Greens win promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we talk money.From making money to spending money, everything is carefully planned at Argyle.The club's Head of Finance, David Ray, explains his data driven approach aimed at keeping Argyle financially stable and Head of Commercial Operations, James Greenacre, reveals how he and his team build relationships with businesses.In this episode you'll find out how Argyle aim to stay sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hansey Aljofree played over 100 times for the Greens, played in that game against Queens Park Rangers, captained us against Real Madrid and even took a couple of penalties off Paul Sturrock. He was a staple in the side that rose up through the leagues and counts his time at Home Park as the best time of his career. He talks about teammates, managers, coaching and commentary in a 70 minute long chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week ahead of our dedicated Her Game Too fixture we talk about our partnership with the campaign and the importance of equality in sport.Emma Potter, our Her Game Too Ambassador, Lucy Ford the co-founder of Her Game Too and Zoe Cunningham the Argyle Women's captain, have a conversation about their experiences in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week David Fox joins the pod to talk about his career.He recalls the early days at Old Trafford and learning his trade at one of the world's best sides.From playing for Norwich City in the Premier League to not having a club before joining the Greens.Foxy explains how he nearly gave up on football before coming down to Devon to have one of the best spells in his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Adam Randell joins the podcast.He discusses free kicks, YouTube tutorials, being an 18 year old skipper and his days at in the Academy.From wearing out his parents' grass playing football in his back garden to scoring a free kick at Hillsborough, it's been a rapid rise for Adam who is hungry for so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, to mark EFL Youth Development Week the podcast speaks to Jack Stephens. Coming through the ranks at Argyle and breaking into the first team at 16, Jack has gone onto have a great career in the with Southampton in the Premier League. He looks back at his time at Home Park and talks about his experiences of being a Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we have the second part of our celebrity fans specials.Comedian Josh Widdicombe talks about his best and worst memories of supporting Argyle. He looks back at his best matches, best players and best coaches as well as recounting the joy of seeing Brian Clough at Home Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we have the first part of our celebrity fans specials.Chris 'Woody' Wood has been a member of the Green Army since the early 90s and is often seen in Argyle shirts when touring and performing for Bastille.He has co commentated alongside Gordon Sparks, done the Twitter commentary for the club account and is quite literally flying the flag of Argyle in the music world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by Brendan Galloway.He talks about his new contract at Home Park, his days in the Premier League with Everton, and growing up with Dele Alli. He also discusses his childhood in Zimbabwe, his pride making his international debut and being mentored by former Pilgrim, Onismor Bhasera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we talk to Jordan Houghton.The midfielder reveals what it was like training with Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Deco and re-lives his FA Youth Cup win with Chelsea in 2014.He also talks about life away from football and how family life and mindfulness is so important to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year!For the first podcast of 2022 we hear from Director of Football Neil Dewsnip about the plans for the year ahead.Academy manager Phil Stokes looks back at the successes of 2021 as well as the hopes for an even brighter next 12 months.And with it being January we have to talk transfers - new signing Alfie Lewis chats to the podcast about joining the Greens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we look back at 2021. Conor Grant, Chris Errington, Brian McGlinchey and Erin Black join Dan Cole and Charlie Price to pick out their most memorable moments. It’s been a year which has seen long football behind closed doors, unbeaten runs, sell-out crowds and a change of manager – a year like no other. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Head of Performance Analysis Jimmy Dickinson explains the amount of detail that goes into planning for every game. He talks about how a love of Football Manager led him to a career in analytics and the joy of seeing hard work and planning come to fruition on the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we speak to the new manager a week into his new job.Steven Schumacher has only been in the job for seven days but he has already seen his side play two games and met the press.He talks about the emotions and pressures of the last week and what he is looking to do as manager of Argyle.We also hear from Ryan Perks and Zoe Cunningham of Argyle Women, who have a Vitality FA Cup fourth round tie to look forward to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we find out what life is like for an Argyle fan oversees. Bo Sondrup follows the Greens from Denmark after using Argyle in the Championship Manager computer game in 1992. While Troy Mayne and Ken Seelman set up Argyle USA watch every game online with members of the Green Army in the States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we pick the brains of Assistant manager Steven Schumacher. Schuey has been alongside Ryan Lowe throughout their management journey and he talks about how he always knew he would be a coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week is all about Graham Little Our former Club Secretary passed away last weekend and tributes have been pouring in with stories and memories of the great man. Chris Groves, who wrote the book Little: On the Inside joined the podcast to look back on Graham’s life and tell some stories of what he was like to work with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we focus on the Academy.We hear from Oscar Halls on the week he signed his first professional contract at the club.And Jamie Lowry talks about his role in helping the development of young players and explains why Argyle are getting it right with the Academy at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Ian Stonebridge joins the podcast to talk about his various roles within the club.Having joined the club as a teenager from Tottenham Hotspur, he went on to play over 200 times for the Greens.He saw two promotions and scored some vital goals before being forced to retire at the age of 25.A life of studying, coaching, teaching and commentating followed in a fascinating life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the ‘Voice of Argyle’ Gordon Sparks talks about his time covering the Greens. From his first game at Villa Park in 1984 for our FA Cup semi final defeat to Watford, to that David Friio goal against QPR – Sparksy has pretty much seen it all. The BBC Radio Devon Breakfast presenter is now an ambassador at the club and gets to fill his football fix.t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we have the one and only David Norris looking back at his time at Home Park.Chuck spent almost six seasons with Argyle and was a fans favourite during his time here. He speaks about the characters in the dressing room, playing Real Madrid in a friendly and the weird and wonderful team talks from Ian Holloway.We also hear from Zoe Cunningham, ahead of Argyle Women's game with Ipswich Town at Home Park this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we go behind the scenes on a match day.We find out what goes happens on the day of a game and speak to the people who help make them run so smoothly.Re-live all the action of our impressive win over Bolton Wanderers all over again, but from an alternative angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we find out the magic behind the Home Park pitch as Grounds Manager Chris Ralph reveals some of his secrets. Former ITV and Sky Sports presenter Gary Newbon MBE also talks about his memories of covering Argyle as a young reporter in the last 1960s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Macaulay Gillesphey joins the podcast to talk about his career in football so far.It has been quite a journey for the boyhood Newcastle fan, who has ended up at Home Park via Carlisle United Brisbane Roar.He talks about what it was like playing 'down under' and making his debut at Anfield as a teenager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Dan Cole and Charlie Price are joined by first team coach Kevin Nancekivell. Nance has been a fan, a player, a coach and a manager at Home Park and reflects on his time as a Green.One of the nicest men in football, Nance also shows off his competitive side by smashing the Argyle Podcast quiz. The manager Ryan Lowe is also on the podcast, after the 1-1 draw with Crewe Alexandra on Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Martin Gritton and Brian McGlinchey talk about their memories of paying at Home Park. They reveal how Paul Sturrock introduced a dinner club with some pretty hefty fines for the worst cooks and their very different routes into professional football. Ryan Lowe also joins the podcast to reflect on a extraordinary game at Fratton Park on Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week it's all about transfers. Director of football Neil Dewsnip lifts the lid on the transfer process at Argyle and explains how he, Ryan Lowe and the backroom staff go about signing players.Gabi Alphous and Beth Ireland relive Argyle Women's Devon Derby win over Exeter City and of course, we take a look back at THAT win over Sheffield Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the legend that is Graham Coughlan joins the podcast and remembers his time as an Argyle player.Cocko helped the Pilgrims to two promotions and was one of the largest characters to play for the the club.He remembers his first meeting with Paul Sturrock, nights out on the Barbican and half-time team talks that you have to hear to believe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week it's all about Argyle's past and future.15 year old Freddie Issaka talks about making his debut and becoming the club's youngest ever player.While Graham Little, who worked for the club for over 26 years, remembers some of his fondest memories of his time at Home Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the Argyle Podcast takes a look at the Academy.The new Head of Recruitment and Development in Cornwall, Paul Rowe, talks about his plans to unearth the best talent in the county.He is joined by Academy manager Phil Stokes, who chats about the strides the academy has taken in recent years and the performances of recent graduates in the first team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the chairman Simon Hallett joins the podcast to talk about how he fell in love with Argyle, how he came about being involved with the club and what he does with in his spare time.Also, Rhys Shirley shares his experiences of training with the first team and making his Argyle debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Charlie Price is joined by Argyle women's manager Ryan Perks, along with goalkeeper Poppy Soper and midfielder Imy Crawford to preview the start of the Women's National League season - which starts this weekend.We hear about pre-season training, initiation songs and world class finishes.BBC Radio Devon's James Law also joins the podcast to talk through the opening two games for the men's team, including that 4-0 win over Peterborough United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, captain Joe Edwards joins Charlie Price and Dan Cole to preview the start of the new Sky Bet League One season and answers your questions.The new host of Argyle TV, Erin Black joins to pod and talks about her Argyle memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week The Argyle Podcast joins the first team on a team bonding session at Adrenalin Quarry.Charlie Price is joined by players and staff before and after their time on the assault course.We also hear from 'Tina Turner' ahead of an Evening of Tina at Home Park on Sunday 29 August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Club Ambassador Gary Sawyer is co-hosting this week. He and Chris Errington from Plymouth Live, join Charlie Price to discuss the latest from Home Park.Lydia Huntley also joins the pod to give an insight in to how Argyle Women are gearing up for the new season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Charlie Price is joined by Steve Davey and Billy Rafferty to remember Argyle legend Paul Mariner.Manager Ryan Lowe answers fan questions and Chief Executive Andre Parkinson gives us an update on all things related to the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie Price and Dan Cole are joined by Director of Football Neil Dewsnip, goalkeeper Mike Cooper, Marketing and Communications manager Jamie Yabsley and Head of venue Christian Kent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to The Argyle Podcast. A weekly podcast giving you the latest news and information from inside Home Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices