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. I gave myself a day off to explore Devon a bit and to make the most of an away game at a ground two divisions down which I still needed to tick off my list. Address: Plymouth, PL2 3DQ. Despite being confident pre-match and fearing the worst at half time, we came out of it with a very creditable loss and have proven to ourselves that we can in fact give the league leaders a good scare on their own turf. In the away stand there was a great atmosphere from the 87 who made the journey from Sussex. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of Home Park? The away end was one of the best away ends in this League. I have been to 68 professional grounds in England and Wales. A visit to the biggest stadium in League Two, so I was really excited for this fixture. They are modern and look quite smart, all being of the same height and design. 18,600 (all seated) Address: The Club charges 2 for a weekend pass to enter, including on matchdays (kids accompanied by an adult are admitted free). 5. Your email address will not be published. The downside is thelong walk from picking up your tickets at a cabin to getting to the away turnstiles. Gemmaand myself decided to wait for the traffic to die down before going back to our car. They also want it to be done and delivered to a great standard so there are a lot of competing tensions that you will have any contractor, but I think they have responded really well to that. We went the coastal route (M27, A31, A35, A30, M5 & A38) arriving at Home Parkat 12:45pm after a stop at Bridport. Plenty of youthful shouts of 'Green Army' from the home sections as it was a 'kids for a quid' game. What more could you ask for? The first of those will be when the grandstand is open at 38 per cent of its 5,403-seat capacity for an Argyle Ladies game against Watford on Sunday, December 8. I can only assume that is not normally like this at Plymouth, they were probably just frustrated at what's happening at their club (threat of liquidation). Toilets were in good condition. I thought the concourse and toilets we more than adequate, we had a reasonable turn out of 990 in an area which as a capacity circa 1300. It wasnt until 1887 they found a home in the Mount Gold area but that only lasted two years. The Council Parking Wardens are out in force on matchdays, so you have been warned. It reopened in time for the resumption of the Football . Plymouth Argyle have officially opened their new grandstand at Home Park, taking the overall capacity to 18,200. Additional Under 18 6**. I wanted the tears, and the cheers like you get during those grand slam matches on the TV. Plymouth were always a threat on the break. "We have been talking extensively to the people who use Brickfields, as well as groups and individuals in Devonport, about what facilities and activities they want to see. Second half wasone of close chances. Travelling with a group of us from Bristol, we decided to take the train. Championship League, 22nd March 2008. Quite a few doormen but no issues. 01752 606 167 Ticket Office: 2019-2020: 10,338 (League Two) Beast from the East in pictures: Five years on from when Plymouth was hit by snow bomb. They are a little expensive, but a welcome innovation. Inside Argyle's new grandstand development as it's being built Plymouth Argyle's new 6.5millon grandstand - and its huge money-spinning banqueting hall - will be ready by Christmas 2019,. 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. Also, it can take some time (up to 30 minutes) to exit after the match has finished. Contact Us About Us Privacy Policy Careers I had a cheeseburgerand drink with came to 6 from a van outside the ground itself. 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. I have seen the Home Park stadium exterior many times, as I have passed when travelling through Plymouth, but I've never been inside. I think December really is going to be a very busy time for us one way or another, but very exciting too.. It will open fully for the first time when the Pilgrims play Swindon Town at Home Park on New Years Day. At around 1pm, there were queues outside the pub with hungry fans from Yorkshire and Devon, waiting for a table, but if pub food is not quite your thing, there is the option of buying things from a small supermarket, and various local pasty firms, who make enterprising pitches with suitable meal deals to fill your stomach, but there is not much else. The severe weather event, one of the biggest ever to hit the county, brought severe disruption with high winds and heavy snow. However, the decision has been taken to ensure that we give our supporters the best possible match-day experience, and that we allow ourselves time to deliver a solution efficiently. 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!) We thank supporters for their understanding. We spent a few quid on the jukebox and a few rounds of killer pool before deciding to get to the ground to avoid any trouble at the last minute. ", 2023 Plymouth Argyle Football Club Limited. We lost 2-0 and sadly although 2,200 fans turned up the team didnt. 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. . projecting to top that figure this season. I met the two old dears who agreed that 2-2 was a fair result but disapproved of the referee, just like us. However, a word about the free car park it IS free, but it's not just Argyle's car park. Away fans are housed on one side of the Barn Park End, which is all seated and covered. With professional fees and the neighbouring 1.1million supporters bar, it means about 10million is being pumped into upgrading Home Park. Upon entering the away end, despite a large number of fellow away supporters there was plenty of seats which were comfortable and not cramped. 2018-2019: 9,852 (League One) This changed the game and Newport defended stubbornly for the rest of the game and deserved a replay. The match was really good and played to a high standard. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE . Aside from recent Mayflower Grandstand redevelopment, very little has changed at the stadium since the initial horseshoe rebuild at the turn of the century, barring essential maintenance. Johan Cruijff ArenA. Plymouth took the lead after nine minutes and after a long period of neither team really putting a hold on the game, they made it two after 59 minutes. '.Please note this pub is not near the Plymouth ground or railway station. Plymouth had a man sent off in the second period which helped the cause. Attendance: 9,546 (92 away fans) Your number will not be shared with anyone else in the group. When this road splits into two, keep on the left hand side (again signposted Plymouth) and after about a mile you will see the ground on your left. I have to say the easiest away journey I have ever done. 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. Home fans were okay, apart from a few dirty looks. 1901* Undersoil Heating: It is a nice contrast between the cold corporate face of modern day football, and the passionate fans of days gone by. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc. The Police had a heavy presence on the train until it had arrived in Exeter. It was well worth visiting the broad esplanade which has great views of Plymouth Sound and various statues dedicated to Francis Drake and the Air Force. 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. Click the thumbnails above to enlarge an image of each stand and to read a more detailed description of each part of the Stadium. 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. Whilst living in the South West of England, I have wanted to visit all of the football grounds in the region, and a trip to Home Park and, at the time of writing, the furthest South West outpost in English league football had alluded me for too long. The ground appears from behind the trees and sits slightly embarrassed next to the grand complex of the Plymouth Life Centre. 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. This ruined my and brothers bet of 3-0! 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. Watch highlights of the Sky Bet League One match between Peterborough and Plymouth Argyle. The away section is at one end of the ground and offers unobstructed views of the playing area. I hope Plymouth one day can make a newGrandstandthat issomething different to the rest of the ground, rather than the same look all the way round, perhaps put atwo tiered stand there. Around a 15 minute walk away from Home Park on St Gabriels Avenue is the Hyde Park Social Club. It has a row of executive boxes located in-between the two tiers. 1. However, it has been a while since I have sat on a wooden seat to catch the action, and there seemed to be some talk that the Grandstand will be knocked down during the 2013/2014 season and a new stand will match the other three sides of Home Park which are decked out in emerald green seats, but the overall design is standard fare for most league grounds in the county but had a very smart experience on this sunny Saturday afternoon. Plymouth is a long way from most clubs, I guess, and work commitments prevented an overnight stay, but Plymouth is well worth visiting. 11th August. Level Playing Field website. When completed (the Mayflower Stand was still in construction) this is going to be one very decent ground indeed. In 1901, the Pilgrims settled at Home Park. The chips were hot and gorgeous! After a long 18 months, we are delighted to welcome the Green Army back to Home Park for the upcoming season. The away end uses an electric system for scanning the tickets as you go in and its quite tight for space behind the stand. So with my brother with the map and me driving we set off. Not a bad contest. I woke up to a text from my good friend saying he was unwell and unable to take us to the game, so what to do? Originally built in 1893, the ground underwent an 11 million refurbishment programme during 2001, with 3 sides of the ground being entirely rebuilt. Only one of the fast food bars was in operation within the Grandstand selling usual football ground food and drink at a usual football ground price. Eventually we arrived at the Home Park ground at roughly 2pm. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Over 65s and Students 16 Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. We lost 2-1 but as a consolation I saw one of the goals of the season from our midfielder Olly Lee. Walking to the ground therewere someoutlets selling pasties, but due the heavy rain decided to have something in the ground. 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. Once completed the capacity of Home Park will rise to 18,600, with Grandstand having a capacity of 5,403. As such, we have taken the decision to limit the number of tickets available for purchase in the upper tier of the Mayflower Grandstand heading into the new season. It wasa long drive of over five hours, but I arrived just after noon and parked in the free car park adjacent to the ground. In the second half Plymouth went ahead through Lameiras, left attack, no. It was 0-0 at half-time and Plymouth took the lead after 65 minutes but within 3 minutes Southend drew level and it stayed that way with few clear shots on goal. Why you were looking forward to going to the ground (or not as the case may be): I was looking forward to it simply because of the the sheer distance between the two clubs! 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. Plymouth went 1-0 up but Pompey equalised through Kyle Bennett. The NHS began installing equipment at Plymouth on Thursday, while IT, telephone connections and signage have since been set up. This is a real throw back. There was a mix of home and away fans chatting with each other. They had to play all their games at their opponents grounds at first because they did not have a place of their own. "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. The ground looks very nice from the outside, but as the Main Stand is currently in the process of being rebuilt, it's a little different inside, with three smart stands and one building site. There is scope for Argyle to hand their entire stadium to the NHS, with the majority of the clubs 70 full-time staff working remotely while a skeleton team tend to the stadium. Match preview: Plymouth Argyle (A) 17 February 2023. It means the construction element is there internally. Updated 11:04, 26 FEB 2023. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: It was okay getting out of the ground. We then returned to the football ground and had a pre packed picnic in car whilst reading the match programme. It has got lots of other parts to it. The away end was comfortable and spacious, with a good view of the whole game. Light Green and White. The ground is very pleasant, similar in some ways to St Mary's. "As we have often talked about, the redevelopment of the Grandstand has afforded us the opportunity to utilise our stadium throughout the week, for a whole range of purposes, and this is integral to our plan to become a fully sustainable club. 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. Required fields are marked *, Please read our Terms and Conditions before submission. Plymouth havent always had a home ground. The roads were clear, well signposted to the Motorways. A great day out at Plymouthand after the game chatting with the family of Plymouth fans, we both agreed that football won the dayand we were both looking forward to the return game later in the season. The result meant we both dropped a couple of places! However, we explored the local area after the game and found it very pleasant and welcoming. 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. The club bought land for a new training ground near Home Park in December. So, this game was the first part of a double-header. The League Two club have handed over the use of their new grandstand with the boardroom temporarily moonlighting as a phlebotomy clinic. The West Stand is better known as the Devonport End after the area of Plymouth out beyond it. He denies the charges. The fixture list throws this up as first away game and we are in Devon. Division Two, 10th October 1936. Very easy as I travelled with the Newport County Supporters Club, as I live locally. As a fan trying to complete the 92, the decision was made to come to this game and tick Plymouth off. This enabled Plymouth Argyle to buy back the arena from the council in 2016. Although away fan friendly, the pub doesnt tolerate away supporters singing their clubs songs and any who do are quickly ejected from the premises, so you have been warned. I don't live far from Plymouth and I wanted to see my team play away from home for the first time ever! A full crowd with plenty of noise from us as usual. So we are adding value to Plymouth as a whole. "Regenerating the site to provide first-class facilities for our Academy and other elite sports addresses a need, not only for Argyle, but other stakeholders, including Plymouth Albion RFC.". with no pillars in the way. 2023 Plymouth Argyle Football Club Limited. Smoking outside the ground was allowed at half time. Plymouth 12th on 45 points and us 13th on 44 points with 4th from bottom on 43 points! Plymouth saw their Sky Bet League One titles hopes dented as they . Eventually arrived back in Carlisle at 5.30am. The Principality Stadium in Cardiff will be converted into an emergency field hospital, while Londons ExCel conference centre will house 4,000 temporary beds. The seating a bit tight but enough legroom. 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. The away end was behind the goal and was one of the newer stands. 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. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out. It was extremely well organised by the Plymouth stewards. Brand New directly from the club or publishers. We got to the railway station and turned round and went back up. This pub is also listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide. 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. Some 8 hours later we arrived at Home Park. 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. 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. Home Park is quite impressive apart from the Main Stand which looks like it maybe getting a bit of a face lift. This year we made our trip to Devon into a mini-break, so parked up at the Airbnb place that we would be staying in and walked a short distance through a pretty park to the ground. The game itself was mostly forgeable. The stewards moved to sort this out quickly without provoking or escalating, matters. 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. A great couple of days spent with my footy mad son, just a shame the players couldn't be bothered again. This ground is rather impressive and when Plymouth scored the acoustics were really good. This weekend has also seen me enjoy some very memorable days out watching the football so I was excited. 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. We walked back to the city centre amongst mainly home fans, with no problems encountered. which I had a look round. As I say, there has been sometimes healthy tension. Only the the old "grandstand" stops it from becoming a another boring new stadium. 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. Plymouth vs Portsmouth rivalry: Although not as fierce as their rivalry with Exeter, Plymouth consider Portsmouth to be a significant rivals; a lot of that is owed to their roots on the coast. Argyle have already announced a series of test events which they have to hold to comply with safety requirements. However, it will be interesting to file a match day report on 20th April 2014 because Argyle fans are enjoying the football that they see on a day by day basis. A good, fun adventure on the furthest I've travelled to see my team play. Argyle chief executive Andrew Parkinson told Plymouth Live: We are looking at handover to us for towards the end of this week, so that will be great. But it looks odd that three sides are all connected and are new looking but the one remaining stand is still the old stand with seating in the top tier and an empty terracing on the bottom tier. Although the facilities were fine for our visit, I can see the concourse getting packed when a big following is in town, but have two of the nicest stewards in the Football League! If you want more information on signing up, or if this link doesnt work, click here. Wrexham reveals designs for new Kop stand. A big Derby match plus both teams trying to escape the relegation struggle. A great and fair 2-2 result. 6. if we were ever to meet again the the league or a cup tie I would certainly consider it again. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Despite the problems, it was a pleasant trip to Plymouth. "We have a plan for sport that the city's clubs and organisations helped create and this proposal really fits the bill. We got back to the car with no problems. The second half was a lot better for us though as we gave Plymouth more of a contest and scored within 5 minutes of the restart to halve the deficit, but desire more chances that was the end of the scoring. It's also the car park for a big Park and Ride scheme, and when I arrived at 1:30 for a 3pm kick off, it was already full. Most of the fan decamped from the train at Totnes and Newton Abbot and as I descended along the sea well through Dawlish, along probably the most picturesque stretch of railway line in the UK, I was left to think about a game that had been fun to watch but left me slightly uneasy in the sense that I had spent Saturday afternoon with a group of fans who were supporting a club on the brink. The NHS began installing equipment at Plymouth on Thursday, while IT, telephone connections and signage have since been set up. 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The game was at first frustrating and then after Scunthorpe took the lead, Plymouth Argyle had a player sent off just before half time. They had travelled down from Oxford that morning. The rest ofHome Parkis a "wrap-around" and the fourth side (the old Mayflower Stand) needs sorting out, but that is easier said than done! It was bright and sunny so plenty of youngsters using their Christmas bikes and scooters made for a pleasant atmosphere. Parkinson said: Its a well-trodden path in terms of these types of test events. No vegan options in the ground but stewards and staff were all friendly so all was okay. We used trusted satnav, but could have done without as the ground is clearly signposted. It is easy to think football is just a game but its so much more than that. The Home Park Ground was easy to find, it is well sign posted and has a big car park which is free to park in, shame other grounds don't offer free parking too. 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. The car park at the ground was great last year. Something had stopped me from making the journey. It was no surprise that the game ended goalless. Posted on . Despite our goal back after 79 minutes which set up an enticing finish, our fourth loss of the season became a reality. I heard what the locals we saying to each other, after the game, about idiots from London. So please dont think about parking on a grass verge etc.. A really good away trip was a long journey down to Plymouth but good fun had and I found quality vegan food. 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. All Rights Reserved. The number of different trades that we have got in at the moment is I think testament to that. It is a great little pub with a cracking jukebox and a good pool table. Subject to planning approval work on the site should begin in early 2024 and means that planned work on the Mayflower stand at Home Park will be delayed. It was sunny and we were happy. Greens On Screen We arrived early and parked in the free car park at the ground. Meetings between these sides are called the Devon derby due to both sides being based in the county of Devon and, given there are limited teams in that area, the matches can bring a fair bit of spice to Plymouths ground. The Club will also gain around 2,000 extra seats with the overall capacity of . 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. 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