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! The away end seemed similar to the rest of the ground (normally the away area not as good as home?) 01752 606 167 Ticket Office: Summary of overall thoughts of the day out. The rest of the ground was obviously full and looked decent. 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). which I had a look round. 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! When you are sitting amongst the anxious faithful, the clichs become nothing more than pointless vacuous statements. In 1901, the Pilgrims settled at Home Park. 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. It was the farthest ground that we would have to travel this season. 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! There wasn't much traffic on the road and we arrived in Plymouth at 1pm. 112 x 73 yards Pitch Type: The first half for us was a disaster as we couldn't defend or close Plymouth down to save our lives. The noise round the stadium was very loud. Three of the sides are the same size and one of the stand is old but has the character feel. 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). Everyone is missing football and desperate to get back playing but ultimately the most important thing is to save lives and stop this cruel virus., Football clubs' good deeds go a long way but shutdown exposes financial faultlines | Paul Wilson, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. 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 car park at the ground was great last year. Some 8 hours later we arrived at Home Park. The Pilgrims have already started their internal fit-out ahead of next month's reopening, Get Chris Errington's exclusive behind-the-scenes take on life at Argyle in his weekly Inside Home Park newsletter. The other three sides of the ground are pretty uniform looking all being constructed during the 2001/02 season. Also, it can take some time (up to 30 minutes) to exit after the match has finished. A visit to the biggest stadium in League Two, so I was really excited for this fixture. The result usually determines our thoughts so a hard earned draw was satisfactory, but the glorious sunny weather despite being cold and the visit to Plymouth Hoe ensured a memorable day. 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As outlined by the prime minister's announcement on Monday, 12 June, all seating restrictions have been lifted for the 21/22 campaign, and the prospect of sharing the Theatre of Greens with our . We were situated at the end of a row, alongside the netting separating us from the home fans. In the second half Plymouth went ahead through Lameiras, left attack, no. Once completed the capacity of Home Park will rise to 18,600, with Grandstand having a capacity of 5,403. After undergoing considerable development in the 1920s and 1930s, the ground suffered heavy damage in World War II. Attendance: 9,546 (92 away fans) Bolton Wanderers v Plymouth Argyle . My son and I travel to games from North Wales as exiled fans so it was about 285 miles each way and over 5 hours along M6, M5, A38, and A386 but easier than many of our away travels as over 200 miles of the journey were on motorways. However the potential is there and I hope the Green Army see some progress in the short term. We got back to the car with no problems. 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. It became clear in those test events, back in early 2020, that seating comfort and the supporter experience in the concourses was not at the level we want to achieve for our supporters in the longer term. 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. There was a mix of home and away fans chatting with each other. Half Time Score: Plymouth Argyle 3-1 Stevenage 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! Home Park provides for a good atmosphere and both sets of fans could be heard cheering their sides on. If Plymouth won, league football could be guaranteed for the Pilgrims for another year. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? Had a decent pie at half time at reasonable price with a Bovril. 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. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? We parked right outside the ground so we didn't have to worry about finding it. Plymouth Argyle have given some of their facilities to the NHS during the fight against coronavirus. The M5 was free running with no roadworks. The food on offer was varied and not too expensive and I can vouch for the pasties at 2.60 which were delicious. But the noise just louderand he left with his tail welland truly between his legs! Survey reveals fans' top 10 ways to improve matchdays, Barcelona expect to lose 100m in temporary stadium move, Villarreal move back to revamped El Madrigal. Stewards were friendly, Bovril sound (at 2.50), toilets well maintained. So that, again, is all looking good as well.. Near to the pub is normally a van selling pasties, which looked to be doing a roaring trade on my last visit. Three grass football pitches and a new synthetic rugby training pitch will be built under the plans, which will also see two synthetic football pitches - one of which will be covered. Plymouth Argyle - Home Park. Weight. as some body mentioned earlier you can walk through the park up from the train station to the ground. 2019-2020: 10,338 (League Two) It had been a hectic day and a bit rushed, would prefer a Saturday game but enjoyed it and had a couple of pints with the locals in a pub outside the ground on the roundabout until throw out and went back to my digs for good sleep. It hasnt been plain sailing though because their stadium was battered by German bombers during World War 2. I was watching children bounce off the diving boards like ping pong balls off a tennis table, splashing into the pool to the cheers of their mothers and fathers. A great couple of days spent with my footy mad son, just a shame the players couldn't be bothered again. We spent our pre-match in the Britannia Arms, the Wetherspoons pub, a long free-kick away from the ground. I had heard some bad reports about the Plymouth faithful but I saw no justification for those rumours on this Saturday afternoon. The grandstand will be open at 50 per cent capacity when Argyle play Morecambe on December 14 and 75 per cent for the visit of Stevenage on December 29. Green and White Stripes Away Kit: Something had stopped me from making the journey. I can't comment on the pies/pasties as I ate before I came to the ground. 3. In the away stand there was a great atmosphere from the 87 who made the journey from Sussex. If things go according to plan then the stand will be fully open for the League Two fixture against Swindon Town on January 1st, 2020. We are turning the club into a community careline.. The Principality Stadium in Cardiff will be converted into an emergency field hospital, while Londons ExCel conference centre will house 4,000 temporary beds. Great game, awful linesman. Get involved in our new websites! After the heartbreak of the play offsand knowing a number of Plymouth fans, I couldn't waste the opportunity to visit Home Park seeing as this was the biggest game of the season so far for both sides. Posted on . The club has already pencilled in the Vice Presidents Dinner, on December 21, 2019, as the first event in the large hall, followed by a New Years Eve ball. This was also the longest trip in the football league in the 2015/2016 season (A 780 mile round trip). This pub is very welcoming to away fans although I did feel intimidated by the sheer number of home fans there. We were staying overnight in the town centre so we went for a meal and a couple of drinks then drove up to the ground. Relegation from the Conference was something that would take Plymouth Argyle Football Club into an unknown area. This weekend has also seen me enjoy some very memorable days out watching the football so I was excited. No need to trouble friends, who get heartily sick of free loading Londoners at this time of year. The size of it shows you how out of place Pompey are. Speaking to a family of friendly Plymouth fans after the game the club have repurchased Home Parkand are looking the raise fundsto redevelop the Grandstand. As you come out of the station turn right and down the hill and under the railway bridge. But everything is looking very good. A long trip home followed, as we got back to Stevenage for just after 10pm. It's common knowledge that there will hopefully be a redevelopment of the latter but it seems some years away, which is a great pity. The pre game experience was, perhaps, more enjoyable than the match itself but no complaints. 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. Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc.. 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. Another feature not seen before by me was small ice cream cartons with the Southend United logo. The redevelopment of the 1950s-built grandstand has been a far from straightforward process. Manufacturer:Puma Home Kit: 5. home fans friendly? "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.". 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. Your email address will not be published. The tea was priced at 2.50, which I thought was expensive. We went the coastal route (M27, A31, A35, A30, M5 & A38) arriving at Home Parkat 12:45pm after a stop at Bridport. Generally the food seemed better than average, but I did not understand why beers were all poured from cans on ordering, no wonder the queues were forming. Nonetheless, Parkinson has been pleased with the work that has been done by GL Events UK on transforming the grandstand, which is currently having solar panels fitted to the roof. Site designed & built by Other Media, powered by Clubcast. Lovely toiletries in the ladies, if you like hand cream and body spray. "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. We arrived early and parked in the free car park at the ground. I arrived at Plymouth Station and took a right along Saltash Road under the railway bridge and to this roundabout in a suburb intriguingly called Pennycomequick. can t use carpenter's workbench skyrim; how long does it take a rat to starve to death; cowboy hat making supplies; why would i get a letter from circuit clerk Getting away was a slow slow process, but the police did a very good job in moving away those Plymouth that wanted to stay and get involved and then provided a very efficient escort through the park to the train station, although it was gone 6pm by the time we got there. 01752 562 561 Fax: An excellent day out which was made even more special by the well-organised trip by Newport County Supporters Club. The football club's redevelopment will create a huge match-day and corporate events areas, which will be a definite money-spinner, Get the stories that matter to our community straight to your inbox with our Daily Newsletter. Wanderers will be allocated 38,834 tickets for the East End of Wembley Stadium. The atmosphere was electric, we were louder than the home team who were mostly quiet throughout. As you would expect from a modern stand the facilities and views of the playing action are both good. 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). It was no surprise that the game ended goalless. 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. Its how does the catering work, how does the welcome and reception work? This is where Tom Daley practices the art of stylishly throwing himself off a board for the sake of Olympic medals. However, it is important to stress the word down, because it certainly is. I liked Home Park. From providing an outstanding venue for match-day hospitality and non match-day events to acting as a temporary Mass Vaccination Centre, the Grandstand has already proven to be a vital and versatile asset for both the club and community since opening on New Year's Day 2020 - with over 50 events held in the venue, despite the challenges of COVID-19. Upon entering the away end, despite a large number of fellow away supporters there was plenty of seats which were comfortable and not cramped. We hung around andsaw some of the playersand had a chat with Paul Cook. "The upcoming suite of improvements will make Home Park an even more attractive venue for conferencing, hospitality and events in the South West, as well as make match-days even more enjoyable for supporters. The ground came into sight on our left as we arrived and appears smaller than it actually is. The away end was comfortable and spacious, with a good view of the whole game. 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. The new board room, usually the preserve of Plymouth Argyles directors and VIP guests, can be leased for functions of up to 40 people. (please be advised it is very steep until you get on the flat). Certainly better than football ground food. 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. Never have I felt this more than at Portsmouth. The game itself was predictable, with Blackpool having a great start to the season and Plymouth being very poor. This didn't distract from the impressively very good view from high up in the away end though. I spent a disproportionately large amount of time queuing at the ticket office, to be told it was cash at turnstiles. It will open fully for the first time when the Pilgrims play Swindon Town at Home Park on New Years Day. projecting to top that figure this season. Football has taken a back step and rightly so because its not about football and were doing our bit to help that. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Home Park Ground? Alternatively, there is some street parking on roads off Segrave Road (opposite Home Park), or on side roads off the main Outland Road (A386), heading away from the city centre towards the A38. The NHS began installing equipment at Plymouth on Thursday, while IT, telephone connections and signage have since been set up. 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