It hasnt been plain sailing though because their stadium was battered by German bombers during World War 2. Your email address will not be published. The game itself was pretty poor. It will open fully for the first time when the Pilgrims play Swindon Town at Home Park on New Years Day. This enabled Plymouth Argyle to buy back the arena from the council in 2016. It ended 1-0 to Argyle, with both sides creating some really good chances, and it was the best defeat I've seen for a long time. After undergoing considerable development in the 1920s and 1930s, the ground suffered heavy damage in World War II. Think Twickenham pre its refurbishment in the 1990's and there you have it. One young fan got particularly excited, ran onto the pitch, and was invited to spend the rest of the game away from the ground. Near to the pub is normally a van selling pasties, which looked to be doing a roaring trade on my last visit. 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. . What more could you ask for? 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. There was a good atmosphere and despite the open side of the ground, we could still hear singing from the home crowd. But the delivery of the project more or less on time, and we have still been able to operate a living and breathing stadium, I think is testament to a good job that they have done. Watch highlights of the Sky Bet League One match between Peterborough and Plymouth Argyle. The home fans became more and more anxious about other results around the country, as the minutes ticked by to the final whistle. In line with our Vision and Values, we will remain transparent throughout the process, and keep supporters informed as we make progress. The Johan Cruijff ArenA wants to make a difference both inside and outside the stadium with innovations, sustainable initiatives and social involvement. Home Park is quite impressive apart from the Main Stand which looks like it maybe getting a bit of a face lift. No trouble from home fans. A great couple of days spent with my footy mad son, just a shame the players couldn't be bothered again. Although I had never seen a game here before, I had been to Plymouth as a kid and so was sad to see the old-style stands had now all disappeared. Plymouth Argyle have officially opened their new grandstand at Home Park, taking the overall capacity to 18,200. Year Ground Opened: 1901. All the locals I spoke to were very friendly. Plymouth Argyle FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). Venue: Highbury Stadium. We werent too bothered as we had plenty of time so we walked past the Life Centre and across the road where The Brittania, a Wetherspoons pub, was located on the corner. Adults 21 Wanderers are pleased to confirm ticket information for supporters for the Papa Johns Trophy Final against Plymouth Argyle at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 2 April (KO 3pm). It is, however, expected to generate huge revenue for the club, both from match-day sales and business functions. Plymouth have also raised almost 25,000 since launching a crowdfunding campaign with the aim of supporting local suppliers, pledging to donate one match ticket to NHS staff from Devon and Cornwall for every 100 raised. We spent our pre-match in the Britannia Arms, the Wetherspoons pub, a long free-kick away from the ground. Originally built in 1893, the ground underwent an 11 million refurbishment programme during 2001, with 3 sides of the ground being entirely rebuilt. Home Park is well sign-posted and we got to the municipal car park at 11:25 for a 2 hour 126 mile journey. We used trusted satnav, but could have done without as the ground is clearly signposted. We parked outside the Home Park Home Stay B+B where we had pre-booked for the night, and this is a very short way from the ground itself. Hopefully will get an opportunity to return here next season. 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. I enjoyed it immensely, but unless it's for some sort of ridiculous scenario (win to go up, win to stay up, or FA Cup Final for some reason staged at Home Park and featuring Colchester) it's simply too far for me to go to again. Family Ticket 1 Adult + 1 Under 18 27 Had a bit of a wait at the car park to leave which is to be expected, and a little bit of traffic on way out but once on way home no traffic at all! The journey was not as comfortable as I would have liked but made it to Plymouth in good time to settle in our hotel and get food before the game. The fans we met were friendly and said hello but there were mostly Bristol Rovers fans in there at that time. Tickets will be sold from the North Stand round to the South Stand as instructed by Wembley . The roads were busy but by the time we got to the car we were far enough from the stadium for traffic to have died down. However the longest away trip of the season is always a trip to consider, and this year, having put it off the previous two, so I decided to bite the bullet and go for it. Tickets bought on the day of the game can cost up to 2 more. Supporters Club London Branch. Pretty straightforward, and I do wonder if not being in the carpark was a blessing in disguise I was able to complete the journey home in about 4 hours. The plans for the Brickfields - which also houses rugby union side Plymouth Albion - would see Argyle's academy move up to Category Two status. Since some really good friends moved to beautiful South Devon a few years back, we have been regular visitors to this part of the world. I reckon Home Park will be quite impressive once the stand reconstruction is finished. The atmosphere was electric for the entire game. We have left the door open for that to happen. Easy to find the ground coming into the town, I took a left just before then park and found some street parking about 7 mins walk from the ground at about 4pm. needless to say I now dislike Bolasie! The view though is amazing. The traffic was solid, but moving heading out of town. This became an issue some way into the first half, when some inebriated away fans decided where we were was obviously better than where they had been originally. Despite our goal back after 79 minutes which set up an enticing finish, our fourth loss of the season became a reality. He denies the charges. The game itself was also frustrating with Pompey scoring a great goal but then conceding shortly afterwards, and ending up having to settle for a point when all 3 were really needed. Londons ExCel conference centre will house 4,000 temporary beds. Ticket Office: 01752 907 700. All a bit disappointing. I think December really is going to be a very busy time for us one way or another, but very exciting too.. Plymouth people have three weeks to plan King's Coronation street parties, There is a free public screening of the coronation at Plymouth Guildhall on Saturday 6 May and the coronation celebration service at St Andrews Church at 10am on Sunday 7 May. With Plymouth fighting relegation and us fighting for a play off place it seemed like a real do or die match for both clubs and the chance to be in the Middlesbrough Matchday Programme for the next home game it was a risk worth taking! 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. Plymouth City Council will retain ownership of the site, which will house Plymouth Albion and Argyle's women's team and youth sides. To the left of us, a new Main Stand stand was being constructed so that wasnt particularly pretty and didnt help the atmosphere. 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. The refurbished Grandstand was attractive but I would not have known it was new until I was told so. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: Getting out of the ground was pretty easy due to the location of the car park (and the poor attendance it has to be said) then it was the long daunting trip back to the north east. Second half wasone of close chances. Never have I felt this more than at Portsmouth. There are lots to see and do in pretty Plymouth. With talk about the Grandstand being replaced in the 2013-2014 it is probable that you will not come into contact with the toilets that have a certain character about them. The stewards were accommodating with a sense of humour which certainly helped. This will be a major conferencing and events space for Plymouth and the South West, said Christian Kent, Argyles head of conferencing and events. Plymouth Argyle Home Park Capacity: 18,600 (all seated) Address: Plymouth, PL2 3DQ Telephone: 01752 562 561 Fax: 01752 606 167 Ticket Office: 01752 907700 Pitch Size: 112 x 73 yards Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The Pilgrims Year Ground Opened: 1901* Undersoil Heating: No Shirt Sponsors: Ginsters Kit Manufacturer: Puma Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): The stand's exterior consists of a brickwork base with green corrugated iron higher up. Considering there were so many Pompey fans in the pub, it was nice to see they got along well with the home fans who had also ventured inside. The League Two side have spent 6.5m knocking down the old wooden structure and replacing it with a modern new 5,403 seater stand complete with private boxes and conference facilities. 6. 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. Green and White Stripes Away Kit: However, having opened just a number of weeks before the pandemic took hold, there has been limited opportunity for the club to hold test events in conjunction with the local Safety Advisory Group (SAG) under full capacity conditions. Fleetwood Town take on high-flying Plymouth Argyle at Home Park on Saturday afternoon, and we have all you need to know ahead of the 3pm kick-off in our match preview. It had some height on it which allowed for a great view. We are optimistic we will be using it for hospitality and as a football stand by Christmas, looking at the Christmas games.. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: It was okay getting out of the ground. Another enjoyable football away weekend, despite the frustration of the score and, especially the inactivity of the stewards dung the game. The Grandstand has a lot of character to itand dates back to 1935. I didn't talk to many home fans but the ones I chatted to were friendly. I suspect this is not the case when other teams visit. Words fail me. Bolton Wanderers v Plymouth Argyle . Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. So we are adding value to Plymouth as a whole. I will definitely go again. This ground is rather impressive and when Plymouth scored the acoustics were really good. I met the two old dears who agreed that 2-2 was a fair result but disapproved of the referee, just like us. After the game, we went back to Derriford to get a couple of drinks in the Jack Rabbit before stumbling back to the hotel. Despite the 120 miles separating both towns both sets of fans share a genuine dislike for each other; its not actually that clear why though! The Pilgrims Year Ground Opened: I no longer live in Exeter so it wasn't the short hop down the A38 for me, but generally Home Park is a doddle to get to by train or road. In the second half Plymouth went ahead through Lameiras, left attack, no. The Club have almost completed an 18 month programme of works to refurbish and expand the facilities of the Grandstand. Its part of peoples lives, routines and its important from a social aspect. We have been doing part of the fit-out process in parallel so the timeline is shortened for that. The FREE car park out side of the Home Park ground was still half empty at 12 noon when we arrived, finding this was simplicity itself and would be even easier coming off the Devon express way A38. The supporters coach left Cambridge at 7:15am. Plymouth Argyle FC - Home Park Stadium Info Home Park has been transformed over the past 10 years into an all seated stadium. The rest of the ground was obviously full and looked decent. I ate in the small Life Centre caf which serves a range of sandwiches, and snacks which include some items that are not especially healthy considering that this centre was encouraging you to do thirty minutes of exercise per day. The League Two club have handed over the use of their new grandstand with the boardroom temporarily moonlighting as a phlebotomy clinic. I did see a lot of scuffles when sat back in the car. Even Plymouth Argyle, sponsored as they are by Ginsters Pasties. So we left our holiday cottage at 9.30am to drive the 60-70 miles to Plymouth through many miles of beautiful Dartmoor scenery. Read about our approach to external linking. A ground that I hadnt been to before on my quest to Do the 92. Plymouth hit the barand Gary Roberts was close to putting Pompey ahead, then Danny Rose scored withfive minutes to go, but Pompey couldn't hold on for the victory Plymouth scored 2 minutes to go. the car park was always going to take some time to exit, but ten minutes was not bad. Quite a few doormen but no issues. 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. The West Stand is better known as the Devonport End after the area of Plymouth out beyond it. However, we explored the local area after the game and found it very pleasant and welcoming. Great game, awful linesman. I loved it personally, but it probably is well past its sell by date. It was then a two hour trip to our overnight stop in Bristol, making the days total travel time 10 and a half hours. 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. The Principality Stadium in Cardiff will be converted into an emergency field hospital, while Londons ExCel conference centre will house 4,000 temporary beds. Unfortunately, the finishing was poor from both sides. We parked right outside the ground so we didn't have to worry about finding it. So we are pleased with how we have been able to work with them, and I think we will be pleased with the outputs as well., NOVEMBERWednesday 27:Test Event 1 Behind closed doors, grandstand at 0 per cent capacity, DECEMBERWednesday 4:Test Event 2 Behind closed doors, grandstand at 0 per cent capacitySunday 8:Test Event 3 Argyle Ladies v Watford, grandstand at 38 per cent capacitySaturday 14:Test Event 4 Argyle v Morecambe, grandstand at 50 per cent capacitySunday 29:Test Event 5 Argyle v Stevenage, grandstand at 75 per cent capacity, JANUARYWednesday 1:Test Event 6 Argyle v Swindon Town, grandstand at 100 per cent capacity, The redeveloped Mayflower Grandstand will have 5,403 seats on two levels. Only driving out of the Lakes to Carlisle comes anywhere close to this trip to a game. For example, a 'D4' on a match ticket will indicate entry is advised through Gate D4 in the Devonport End. The only delay in getting away was from the car park, which was a mad scramble for the one exit, no stewards to direct traffic. Grass Club Nickname: Home to Ajax, the Dutch national team, legendary concerts and inspiring business events. When I say handover, it doesnt mean that its all done. A nice stadium inside and out. After a long 18 months, we are delighted to welcome the Green Army back to Home Park for the upcoming season. Despite the game we won 2-0 thanks to a Mcmanus header and a Franks volley in the 90th minute which sent the visiting fans very happy indeed. Alternatively, there is another large car park at the nearby Plymouth Life Centre, which is free to use. From a fan's point of view, the atmosphere was great and Newport fans were in attendance as well. PRE-ORDER. When completed (the Mayflower Stand was still in construction) this is going to be one very decent ground indeed. Twice behind but came back to win 4-2 with mainly a side of under 23 players. "no" I lied. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? Over 65s and Students 16 Undersoil Heating: No. The stewards were fine. Home Park is a stadium which clearly belongs in a league higher than the one that currently befits it. In keeping with the naval tradition of the area, the teams emerge to the Royal Marines tune of Semper Fidelis. The stewards I thought were excellent, actually I barely noticed them. You expect good pitches in August but even with high expectations, the ground was well maintained and the pitch was first-class. There is a fairly large car park near to the Life Centre and some evidence of a Park and Ride facility near to the ground but at the time of writing, traffic was being frustrated by roadworks along the nearby Outland Road. Plymouth Argyle's new grandstand development. The leisure centre beside the stadium had a perfectly acceptable cafe so we ate there. Your number won't be shared with anyone else in the group. With this in mind, the club is in the process of engaging with external consultants to assess our options in tackling these key areas, with supporter experience at the forefront of our thinking. I picked up my friend Gemma from Fratton Park anddeparted at 8.15am. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. 3. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out. They had to play all their games at their opponents grounds at first because they did not have a place of their own. Average Attendance The journey along the south coast to Plymouth is not the best: mainly A roads all the way, although, once you're west of the M5, the A38 is a very good road, and makes up for the time lost negotiating the 30-odd roundabouts prior to that! The away end uses an electric system for scanning the tickets as you go in and its quite tight for space behind the stand. Curated and brought to you by TheStadiumBusiness team at Xperiology. Very easy as I travelled with the Newport County Supporters Club, as I live locally. Pompey fans at the pubs surrounding the ground seemed alright and I didn't see any bother. The standing section at the front of the stand was removed and replaced with seats. 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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. Plymouth Live has launched a WhatsApp service dedicated to keeping you up to date with the latest Argyle news! Only the the old "grandstand" stops it from becoming a another boring new stadium. We went the coastal route (M27, A31, A35, A30, M5 & A38) arriving at Home Parkat 12:45pm after a stop at Bridport. Full Time Result: Plymouth Argyle 3-2 Stevenage Went to the Britannia pub which was recommended from this site, home fans were very friendly (mostly due to the distance travelled on a Tuesday night). 1. With new signage now in place, a slight change to the gate naming conventions has also been implemented on the stadium perimeter, as is shown in the attached pictures and outlined in the table below. It was sunny and we were happy. It took us just over 2 hours to get home. she asked. The only question was how we had managed to keep them to just 3 goals. Just a five minute walk and just hidden on side road was Francines signposted as an award winning Fish and Chip Shop. Travelling from Reading by car I wanted to take the A308/A30 for a change to make the journey a bit more interesting. 43,596 v Aston Villa After an hour, I tried to find somewhere to eat and a doorwoman plus a Police Liaison Officer suggested a chippy at the bottom of the road across the roundabout. I decided to walk the 2 miles down to the Hoe and have a look around, eventually deciding to get a pint of local ale at the waterfront pub on the harbour. Read more Upgraded facilities I had heard some bad reports about the Plymouth faithful but I saw no justification for those rumours on this Saturday afternoon. We travelled by car and set off at half 4 the morning of the game, due to bank holiday traffic the service stops it took us until 1pm to get there, that's 8 and a half hours, It was therefore a hellish journey. 4. Not a bad contest. I took a diversion to Wembury beach for a couple of hours first to get some late summer sun and a swim. The atmosphere was very friendly with no idiots about, plenty of banter and both sets of fans intent of having a laugh without any hostilities. As it was a mild day in September everybody was showing team colours, which personally I love, as it gives a real sense of pride to fans of both teams. A very long trip. They cost 2 and apparently they do this for all clubs visiting Home Park. 17,511 v Watford Unfortunately, some of these no longer exist e.g. Things remained fairly stable at Home Park after that but major constructions works were completed in the early 2000s before the Mayflower Stand was rebuilt more recently (in 2018). A new conferencing and banqueting centre, as well as an expansion of the grandstand, will form a major part of the renovation of the stadium, which has a current capacity of 17,441. . Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Overall it was a good day out despite the long trip there and back helped by the fact we won. 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. How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking? Rugby or cricket fan? Back when the fixtures came out last June, the date I was looking for first was 16th/17th January as this is my birthday weekend. There are four separate stands and all of those can be used in one form or another. The Devonport (West) and Barn Park . The grandstand redevelopment was costed at 6.5million, but the club has agreed about 600,000 in additions since then. 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. It was no surprise that the game ended goalless. Click here to join and follow the instructions on your phone. I would recommend staying over for a weekend if you can. As described in the guide, Home Park has three identical sides, very boring, but functional affording great views of the action, which is after all what a stadium is supposed to offer. Wrexham reveals designs for new Kop stand. As you go past Home Park on your left and then the Life Centre, go through a set of traffic lights and at the next traffic lights turn left (signposted Life Centre) for the car park. The Main Stand is old and has a terrace in front which is out of use giving a somewhat lop-sided appearance as a new stand sweeps continuously from the home end of the pitch down the side and round to the away end covering three sides of the ground with mostly green coloured seating. Finding the ground was easy as it is signposted as you come into Plymouth. Capacity: Im sure we will get most of it right but there will be a few things that we will have to work on, but that's why you have tests isnt it? Of the existing 90, I have been to 41. Official 2023 Papa John's Trophy Final Matchday Programme Bolton Wanderers v Plymouth Argyle 2nd April 2023 WEMBLEY STADIUM. It was an entertaining day out, just a shame about the result after an 8 hour coach journey. Another 200 or so platinum guests will sit in the middle area, and about 100 gold members will enjoy street food in the tables away from the pitch. The Southend fans were confined to a section from the corner flag to the goal which was ample for the 200+ and you could sit in any seat. "This is a significant milestone in the club's proud history, and provides great excitement for the future of Argyle, with the prospect of a permanent academy base taking us one step further in our strategic vision to see the club attract, retain and develop the region's best young talent," said Argyle chief executive Andrew Parkinson. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Home Park? We were staying in Derriford (just north of Plymouth) and found a decent pub 'The Jack Rabbit' next door which served quality food including an impressive Vegan menu! - RHCTXH from Alamy's library of millions of high resolution stock photos, illustrations and vectors. Great support from the locals and plenty of good bars to head back to in town.. 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