"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. We equalised through a wonder 25 yarder from Johnson Clarke-Harris, they then went ahead via an own goal and we equalised through a great goal in injury time! All the locals I spoke to were very friendly. Its quite an exciting time seeing everything come together at the same time. The programme (3) had a large number of interviews/features that I wasn't able to work through in half-time, which was good news. Find train times, prices and book tickets with Trainline. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Had a decent pie at half time at reasonable price with a Bovril. They deserve to at least be a Championship side at least. And the long journey back began, eventually getting home by 11pm, what a day! I dad a cuppa before the game okay at 2.50. The game finished 1-0. How to get to Home Park Where is Home Park? The noise round the stadium was very loud. 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. The match was really good and played to a high standard. 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. Get involved in our new websites! We had a look around the city centre and the Plymouth Hoe, a must do. as some body mentioned earlier you can walk through the park up from the train station to the ground. We didn't want to go home. I really had my sights on this fixture every since it looked like Plymouth might go up at the back end of last year. 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. The Club charges 2 for a weekend pass to enter, including on matchdays (kids accompanied by an adult are admitted free). An excellent day out which was made even more special by the well-organised trip by Newport County Supporters Club. 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! The Club will also gain around 2,000 extra seats with the overall capacity of . The Cornish pasty was lovely! 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. 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. 01752 907700 Pitch Size: The only question was how we had managed to keep them to just 3 goals. I didn't talk to many home fans but the ones I chatted to were friendly. The Plymouth fans situated to the right of the away section are separated by an area of netting. 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Papa John's Trophy. Three of the stands were demolished and completely rebuilt in 2001 leaving only the grandstand as part of the original stadium. Keep an eye out on our social media pages for more Argyle news - we are on Twitter @HeraldPAFC and on Facebook Plymouth Live - Argyle, You can follow Argyle reporter Chris Errington on Twitter @ChrisErrington1 and on Facebook HeraldChris. MyGround Number: 66 of the 92. The away section is at one end of the ground and offers unobstructed views of the playing area. 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,. I have been to 68 professional grounds in England and Wales. Home Park is well sign-posted and we got to the municipal car park at 11:25 for a 2 hour 126 mile journey. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. If they ever find the cash to complete the ground it will vastly improve the feel of the place. There is a steel structure to the outside of one stand which at first glance appears to be scaffolding but it may be modern architecture. and the coach parked in the car park right next to the ground (which I think is open to the public). The game was a big game for both sidesand had excellent atmosphere. Half Time Score: Plymouth Argyle 3-1 Stevenage Chester, Hereford, Kidderminster etc. Although Plymouth is a nice away trip, it's simply too far away for the majority of clubs in the UK, and unless staying over, a miserable trip home is a strong possibility due to Plymouth's strong squad. The car park was very full at that time but I managed to get a decent spot. There is quite a large car park at the ground, which is free. What you did before the game pub/chippy. The following is a list of football stadiums in the Netherlands, ordered by capacity.Stadiums in bold are part of the 2022-23 Eredivisie. Not a bad contest. "But this is also about pride; locating the Argyle Academy in Brickfields strengthens the links between the city and Argyle, as well as creating a sense of aspiration for the young people living nearby. If necessary we could use different parts of the stadium as well to do different activities. 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. The train back home was full of Plymouth fans wondering whether if this team scored and that team lost, could Argyle still be playing football in the Football League when the 2013-2014 season begins. 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. 43,596 v Aston Villa The seating a bit tight but enough legroom. Upon entering the away end, despite a large number of fellow away supporters there was plenty of seats which were comfortable and not cramped. Family Ticket 1 Adult + 1 Under 18 27 We were already in Plymouth but used this guide to get directions to the stadium. They was a fair located next to the stadium (whether that's on in winter months is a different matter!) Greens On Screen I loved it personally, but it probably is well past its sell by date. Eventually we arrived at the Home Park ground at roughly 2pm. The club has a range of draught beer, cider and lager on sale such as Carling, Worthington, Thatchers, Guinness, Wolfrock, Carling Dark Fruits Cider and Offshore Pilsner. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides ofHome Park? I saw a great excuse to pay them another visit. The game itself was pretty poor. Appeals to the stewards standing behind us hardly helped, as they didn't really take any action, which really spoilt the whole afternoon. I met up with my Uncle and his best friend in a pub called "The Britannia Inn". Plymouth saw their Sky Bet League One titles hopes dented as they . I picked up my friend Gemma from Fratton Park anddeparted at 8.15am. FLEETWOOD TOWN. In keeping with the naval tradition of the area, the teams emerge to the Royal Marines tune of Semper Fidelis. 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. The stewards were accommodating with a sense of humour which certainly helped. 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. But everything is looking very good. Plymouth 12th on 45 points and us 13th on 44 points with 4th from bottom on 43 points! 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. 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. The away end was comfortable and spacious, with a good view of the whole game. 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. Certainly better than football ground food. I suspect this is not the case when other teams visit. Just a five minute walk and just hidden on side road was Francines signposted as an award winning Fish and Chip Shop. A great couple of days spent with my footy mad son, just a shame the players couldn't be bothered again. Pompey fans at the pubs surrounding the ground seemed alright and I didn't see any bother. The referee was Roger East seemed to make some very strange decisions during the game; both sets of fans voiced their displeasure! I've never been to Home Park before, and as it's relatively close to Portsmouth, so I decided now was the time to end that. Each of these stands is all seated and although covered, there is a gap between the roof and the back of these stands, which is filled with a perspex strip to allow more light to get to the pitch. I was sitting right next to the Directors Box on a wooden seat in, what I believed to be described as, the main Grandstand. Best day so far as a Saints fan, and not a bad first away day for my brother, Plymouth is definitely worth a visit, nice ground and the fans I would imagine would be more friendly just circumstances on this day. They all seemed very friendly and helpful, although I thought it was absolutely pointless of them to wait until the 85th minute to tell me that I'm not allowed to take photographs of the game in progress. The pre game experience was, perhaps, more enjoyable than the match itself but no complaints. Unfortunately, an accident on the M4 meant a diversion to the Severn Bridge and then A-roads through Wiltshire meant my estimated time home of 1am became 3.15am. The stewards were an absolute pleasure to talk to. Keep up to date with the latest news, features and exclusives from Plymouth Live via the free Plymouth Live app for iPhone and Android . The plans for the Brickfields - which also houses rugby union side Plymouth Albion - would see Argyle's academy move up to Category Two status. Getting away was easy. As mentioned before, we had booked a B+B in order to stay overnight so after the game, we took a pleasant walk through Home Park into the town centre, where we had an excellent curry in the Everest Spice restaurant. 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. 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. Was an interesting looking ground, having three newish built stands, while the old Grandstand is still half seated and half terraced. Contractor GL events Ltd, which has also been involved in developments at Watford and Exeter City, only began work on the stadium in mid 2018. It is slightly odd-looking in terms that it has a larger lower tier, both in width and number of rows, compared to the upper tier and that the roof extends out forwards, but is insufficient to cover the whole lower tier, including the lower-tier wings. Regular attendees at Home Park will experience little difference to their match-day routine, except for noticing upgraded signage, but it is the first of many steps planned to modernise the Theatre of Greens. What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the ground? So with my brother with the map and me driving we set off. The Mayflower Grandstand had been the club's main stand, with space for about 7,000 spectators including the old terrace. Carlisle got a consolation goal at the end to make the final score 4-1. 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. The game itself was predictable, with Blackpool having a great start to the season and Plymouth being very poor. 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. Very easy as I travelled with the Newport County Supporters Club, as I live locally. The away end is good with plenty of space between seats. 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 . Plus the ground was handily signposted going in to Plymouth! Plymouth versus Rotherham could be broken down into these simple facts. 3. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Only driving out of the Lakes to Carlisle comes anywhere close to this trip to a game. * These ticket prices are for tickets purchased prior to matchday. The Marsh Mills stadium became Plymouths ground for the next decade. thanks to a run which has seen them go second in League One and eye promotion to the Championship. We then departed at 6.15pmand was back on the A38within five minutes. 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. 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. 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