The Argyle Podcast

With it being the EFL's Youth Development Week, the podcast is focussing on our Academy and the bridge towards the first team. Darren Way and Will Jenkins Davies react to the under-18s 3-0 victory over Cheltenham Town in the first round of the FA Youth Cup. Under-18 assistant coach James Bradley, who was given the disappointment of not being offered a professional deal at Home Park 11 years ago, t...

All about Argyle Community Trust. The work of Project 35 since the summer has been incredibly positive. In this week's episode we hear from Alice Young and Dwain Morgan on the successes so far and what else is planned in the future. Meanwhile, Argyle Women have a brand new general manager. Elaine Dalton-Fyfe sets out her stall on raising the profile of the club. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

He's a two time Stanley Cup winner, a world champion and one of the biggest names in Ice Hockey, he also happens to be a shareholder in Argyle. Swedish NHL player Victor Hedman talks about why he got involved with Argyle Green and why he loves Argyle so much. Victor has enjoyed an incredible career to date and is slowly trying to build the Argyle brand in Tampa Bay by handing out caps and t-shirts...

A farewell to Sparksy. He was the soundtrack to our Saturdays and was the voice of Argyle. For over 30 years he brought matches to life for supporters and was there for all of the club's biggest moments. Gordon spoke to the Argyle Podcast in November 2021 and this week's episode is a re-spin of that chat with tributes from just a small number of people fortunate to work with him. A life dedicated...

Buzsaky the magician. Akos switched Porto for Plymouth and never looked back. Hear the memories of the first of three Hungarians who revolutionised Home Park, including how Argyle turned Akos into the player he went on to become. Two and a half years, nine goals in 105 games - a relationship that was just meant to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jack Leslie story. With Jack's statue due to be unveiled ahead of the Greens' Sky Bet League One match with Accrington Stanley, we tell the story of Jack from the people who knew him best. His three granddaughters tell tales of their grandad, who read them bedtime stories and snuck them cocoa before bed. Former England and West Ham United legend, Sir Trevor Brooking, remembers Jack from the bo...

The footballer turned police officer. Rhys Wilmot arrived at Argyle after an 11 year spell at Arsenal. He played 147 times for the Greens, keeping numerous clean sheets and even scored a hat trick - yes, honestly! After a spell as a responder in the police service he returned to Home Park as a coach and oversaw the rise to the first team of Michael Cooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

A look back at the career of Dave Smith. The Ciderman was one of Argyle's most successful coaches, managing the side to promotion to the second tier in 1986.His team was full of legends and we hear from four of them in this episode. Garry Nelson, Leigh Cooper, John Uzzell and Kevin Hodges remember their time playing, under the great Dave Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

A tribute to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.Argyle's Sky Bet League One game with Oxford United on Tuesday night was a chance to pay respects to the late Queen. In this episode we speak to Emma Potter, Argyle's Her Game Too Ambassador, about the two occasions she met Queen Elizabeth II.And we look back at what has happened to the club in the 70 years she was on the throne. Learn more about your a...

Transfer window round-up. Director of Football, Neil Dewsnip, talks through the deals that have been done at Home Park this season. With seven players through the door and all of them making an impact on the pitch, Neil feels there is reason to be enthusiastic for Argyle supporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Straight out of Millwall. Argyle goalkeeper coach, Darren Behcet talks through the science of goalkeeping. He explains what it's like being a number two, how he helps the strikers and just how highly he rates Mike Cooper. You're in safe hands with this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Bideford boy who graced the Premier League for almost 10 years. Marc Edworthy broke into the Argyle first team as a teenager before winning four promotions to the Premier League with four different clubs. He locked horns with the best in the business and even ended up in John Terry's autobiography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All about the data. Argyle's newest member of the backroom staff is Ross Goodwin, the new Head of Football Data. He explains how Argyle are diving deeper into the analytical world and how it impacts every area of the game,From transfers to workload, data is involved in it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the under-18s prepare for a brand new season, manager Darren Way and centre-back Oscar Halls, talk through their preparations so far. We hear about the Super Cup campaign in Northern Ireland, playing against Mexican opposition and how Oscar used to be a fierce Judoka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making the move from Exeter City to Argyle cannot be easy, but Joel Grant did it and more than won the fans over. He speaks about his strong friendship with Ruben Lameiras and how they both fell in love with football watching Brazil. He takes us inside the Pilgrims' dressing room during the push for the play-offs in 2017/18 and then how it fell apart just 12 months later. Learn more about your ad...

"We all dream of a team of Larrieu's..."One of Argyle's most iconic players, Romain Larrieu joins the podcast to look back on his career at Home Park. His journey from lower league French football to the Championship with the Greens is a fascinating one, and one he shared with his great mate David Friio. From tales of drinking champagne with Laurent Blanc to fighting with the club through administ...

]Go back and relivethe best bits from Tuesday night's pre-season game with Swansea City. Steven Schumacher and Dan Scarr give their reactions to the result while Argyle TV pundits Katie Middleton and Ian Stonebridge dissect the performance. The club's Grounds Manager, Chris Ralph, also joins the pod, to explain how much work has gone into the get the pitch 'game ready' after tractor gate last mont...

Today, we sit down with the manager, Steven Schumacher, to talk through the week. He talks through training sessions, the heat, players' physiques and of course, Love Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's matchday in Marbella. Physio Nick Fulton joins the pod to talk through how he is helping prepare the players for tonight's fixture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's day two and this time Matt Butcher reflects on another tough day in the sun. He talks about his first few weeks as a Green and what rooming with fellow new boy, Mikel Miller is like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's day one of the warm weather training camp in Spain for the Greens. Charlie Price talks to Alfie Lewis and Brendan Galloway about the first full day and who has the best Spanish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transfer deal special. Find out what goes on behind the scenes when we sign a player at Argyle. From the identification process, to first contact with the agent to the medical, we find out from the people in the thick of it, exactly what goes on behind the scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever wondered what the first day of pre-season is like? Well, go behind the scenes at Argyle and find out just what the players have to go through as they gear up for a new season. It's hot, it's tough but it's a whole lot of fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football, Cricket, Commentary, Business. Ryan Brunt has done a lot in his life so far and joins the pod to talk us through it. Having played in the same youth team as James Wilson and Joe Edwards to training with Peter Crouch and Michael Owen, there are plenty of stories. Brunty fondly remembers his time at Home Park and talks about how his business outside of football helped his through his injur...

He arrived a boy and left a man. In his own words, Conor Hourihane explains how moving to Argyle was the best decision of his life. Taking a risk to move to Devon as a teenager, with the knowledge he wouldn't be paid, he knew he had to take the opportunity the Greens gave him to play.10 years on, he has played in the Premier League, picked up two promotions and played 33 times for his country. Lea...