The stewards were unobtrusive and helpful. 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? So a 2-2 drawand an entertaining game. This friendly Club which welcomes visiting fans for Saturday matches from 11am and after the game as well, shows Sky and BT Sports. There wasn't much traffic on the road and we arrived in Plymouth at 1pm. We will definitely visit again should the chance arise. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. I would love to go back to Plymouth when they complete their Home Parkground. I saw a great excuse to pay them another visit. Ahead of our first Sky Bet League One home fixture on Saturday, we are writing to supporters with an update on the status of the upper tier of the Mayflower Grandstand. Please note that both these car parks are under the control of the local Council and if vehicles are not parkedcorrectly in the marked bays, then you may end up with a 75 parking ticket for your trouble. If you want more information on signing up, or if this link doesnt work, click here. Plymouth Argyle FC fixture list (takes you to the BBC Sports Website). The ground is very pleasant, similar in some ways to St Mary's. Getting away was easy. They had travelled down from Oxford that morning. Next door, an under-construction room currently called Box One or the second board room, is planned to seat up to 70 diners or accommodate 150 people at a theatre style conference or meeting. We understand that the limited match tickets available in the upper tier of the Mayflower Grandstand may cause frustration. I met the two old dears who agreed that 2-2 was a fair result but disapproved of the referee, just like us. No Shirt Sponsors: The game was always going to be a tight affair with both teams keen to stay unbeaten. The Police had a heavy presence on the train until it had arrived in Exeter. The game was disappointing from a Cambridge perspective as although Argyle are already pushing up the League, we never really turned up, which is unacceptable after the long journey. There is potential and we aim to be as profitable for the club as possible. Great game, awful linesman. 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. The M5 was free running with no roadworks. They was a fair located next to the stadium (whether that's on in winter months is a different matter!) Bali Mumba on the ball for Argyle during the League One game away to Peterborough United at the Weston Homes Stadium on Saturday, February 25, 2023 - PHOTO: Steve Bond . The corners in-between these three stands are also filled with seating so that the ground is totally enclosed on those sides, making an impressive sight. When it comes to entertaining, the stunning new Home Park development represents the very best and the highest quality that the area has to offer. It was then a two hour trip to our overnight stop in Bristol, making the days total travel time 10 and a half 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. After beginning to realise that this match was more than just down to cheers and tears, I began to feel more attached to the home fans as the pre-match music blared out of the understated PA system. 3 points ahead of Huddersfield and 18 more on goal difference! 112 x 73 yards Pitch Type: Originally built in 1893, the ground underwent an 11 million refurbishment programme during 2001, with 3 sides of the ground being entirely rebuilt. 01752 562 561 Fax: No vegan options in the ground but stewards and staff were all friendly so all was okay. "From small aesthetic changes to larger-scale improvements, we are fully committed to ensuring that the stadium is one that supporters are proud of, and offers the best possible experience for fans on a match-day, as well as for guests and clients using our excellent Mayflower Grandstand facilities. We are looking at taking possession in the last quarter of 2019, said Jon Back, head of stadium redevelopment. For most matches the pub which is busy normally, has a queue of fans waiting to get in outside, but this is controlled by the security staff, so you dont normally have to wait too long to gain entrance. Pool took a creditable 115 fans to the game which on a rainy Tuesday night is a credit to the fans that made the effort. We ensured a top up of fuel for the long journey home and decided to visit Plymouth Hoe a few miles away after following signs for the town centre and then the Hoe. To the left of us, a new Main Stand stand was being constructed so that wasnt particularly pretty and didnt help the atmosphere. This pub is very welcoming to away fans although I did feel intimidated by the sheer number of home fans there. The Devonport (West) and Barn Park . 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. 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 Board of Directors, in consultation with the clubs senior management team, have approved expenditure for a series of works to enhance both the aesthetics and facilities at Home Park, inside and out. Disappointingly it has a number of supporting pillars present at the front of the upper tier. In fact, for the first time for a while, I saw parallels between the fans of my home town team and Plymouth Argyle followers. Its not just about people coming in. The tea was priced at 2.50, which I thought was expensive. Your number won't be shared with anyone else in the group. 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. The money we make will be reinvested into the first team and the club., To read more about this story visit Business Live and click here, Plymouth Argyle is taking bookings now and anyone interested should contact Mr Kent at c.kent@pafc.co.uk. The atmosphere was electric for the entire game. My individual stadium count is now 65/92. Attendance: 9,546 (92 away fans) Unfortunately, the finishing was poor from both sides. 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. With six grounds of the current 92 to complete, the draw for the second round of the F A Cup was very convenient as it gave me a chance to spend a weekend in the West Country. 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. Travelling from Reading by car I wanted to take the A308/A30 for a change to make the journey a bit more interesting. Just a five minute walk and just hidden on side road was Francines signposted as an award winning Fish and Chip Shop. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. with no pillars in the way. Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. Papa John's Trophy. The Johan Cruijff ArenA wants to make a difference both inside and outside the stadium with innovations, sustainable initiatives and social involvement. 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. Argyle have already announced a series of test events which they have to hold to comply with safety requirements. The food area was interesting as Plymouth had A4 sheets of paper thanking us for making the long journey and showing how many miles from Roots Hall our fans had travelled. Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Parkinson, said: "We are excited by the series of planned improvements at Home Park, and I am really looking forward to sharing what we have planned in the months ahead - as soon as the schedule of works is fully outlined. Sometimes I hate being an away fan and seeing a home team score because it makes you feel so alone in your part of the ground. I was introduced to the guy who set this up and all profits are ploughed back into the community. Getting away after the game was no problem as our coaches were parked directly outside the stand. Over 65s and Students 16 The view from the away end is superb and seating was comfortable. I would recommend this pub to any away fans and much more so than the Britannia (although as an Exeter fan I doubt that I would have been welcome there anyway). Probably the best bet is the Britannia which is a sizeable Wetherspoons outlet and around a 10 minute walk away from the ground (from the car park outside the football ground, turn left and the pub is down the road on the right hand corner). He said: I think it has been complex and tricky. And the new Players VIP Area could also be utilised for conferencing, with a capacity of up to 180, or for dining, when it could hold 80 guests and could be used for a range of events including weddings and possibly even as an exam hall. Tickets will be sold from the North Stand round to the South Stand as instructed by Wembley . We will not see a deal of this scale for many years to come.". Your number will not be shared with anyone else in the group. Stunning architecture and design sit alongside cutting edge technology to deliver a venue that is befitting of an exclusive product launch, major conference or special event. We found the away end after walking half way round the stadium. We then departed at 6.15pmand was back on the A38within five minutes. I am no fan of Plymouth and as an Exeter fan wont ever feel able to wear colours down there, but overall we had a good day out apart from the 90 minutes of football and for fans of other teams I suspect you will have a good day out too. The pies (3.60) here were good and went down a treat after the long journey. This enabled Plymouth Argyle to buy back the arena from the council in 2016. This ground is rather impressive and when Plymouth scored the acoustics were really good. There are four separate stands and all of those can be used in one form or another. Second half wasone of close chances. We didn't want to go home. 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