The Argyle Podcast

The official podcast of Plymouth Argyle FC, bringing you the latest news and exclusive interviews from inside Home Park.

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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 40
This week we focus on the final month of the season. Steven Schumacher reacts to Saturday's massive win over Oxford United and how he is going to plot his way though the final five. Director of Football Neil Dewsnip discusses the positive feeling in the camp and the way the environment in the dressing room has shaped the season. And it isn't just the first team flying at the moment, Darren Way talks about the success of the Academy.
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 39
With our 12th Armed Services Day taking place for the Oxford United fixture on Saturday, 2 April, we took the opportunity to find out all about it on the pod. Club Secretary, Zac Newton talks about his time in the Navy before joining Argyle and the pride he feels in being involved in the planning. Chief Petty Officer Scott Foskett and Lieutenant Commander Stewart MacDougall explain why the day is so important to the military and the city of Plymouth. There are also details on what is going...
33 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 38
This week, Simon Hallett joins the podcast for a Chairman's catch up. He discusses how the transition from Ryan Lowe to Steven Schumacher was so smooth, speaks of his pride in the Greens' performance at Chelsea and looks ahead to the final month of our season. He also reveals what song he will play on his ukulele if the Greens win promotion.
31 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 37
This week we talk money. From making money to spending money, everything is carefully planned at Argyle. The club's Head of Finance, David Ray, explains his data driven approach aimed at keeping Argyle financially stable and Head of Commercial Operations, James Greenacre, reveals how he and his team build relationships with businesses. In this episode you'll find out how Argyle aim to stay sustainable.
46 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 36
Hansey Aljofree played over 100 times for the Greens, played in that game against Queens Park Rangers, captained us against Real Madrid and even took a couple of penalties off Paul Sturrock. He was a staple in the side that rose up through the leagues and counts his time at Home Park as the best time of his career. He talks about teammates, managers, coaching and commentary in a 70 minute long chat.
70 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 35
This week ahead of our dedicated Her Game Too fixture we talk about our partnership with the campaign and the importance of equality in sport. Emma Potter, our Her Game Too Ambassador, Lucy Ford the co-founder of Her Game Too and Zoe Cunningham the Argyle Women's captain, have a conversation about their experiences in football.
27 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 34
This week David Fox joins the pod to talk about his career. He recalls the early days at Old Trafford and learning his trade at one of the world's best sides. From playing for Norwich City in the Premier League to not having a club before joining the Greens. Foxy explains how he nearly gave up on football before coming down to Devon to have one of the best spells in his career.
54 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 33
This week Adam Randell joins the podcast. He discusses free kicks, YouTube tutorials, being an 18 year old skipper and his days at in the Academy. From wearing out his parents' grass playing football in his back garden to scoring a free kick at Hillsborough, it's been a rapid rise for Adam who is hungry for so much more.
35 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 32
This week, to mark EFL Youth Development Week the podcast speaks to Jack Stephens. Coming through the ranks at Argyle and breaking into the first team at 16, Jack has gone onto have a great career in the with Southampton in the Premier League. He looks back at his time at Home Park and talks about his experiences of being a Green.
47 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 31
This week we have the second part of our celebrity fans specials. Comedian Josh Widdicombe talks about his best and worst memories of supporting Argyle. He looks back at his best matches, best players and best coaches as well as recounting the joy of seeing Brian Clough at Home Park.
55 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 30
This week we have the first part of our celebrity fans specials. Chris 'Woody' Wood has been a member of the Green Army since the early 90s and is often seen in Argyle shirts when touring and performing for Bastille. He has co commentated alongside Gordon Sparks, done the Twitter commentary for the club account and is quite literally flying the flag of Argyle in the music world.
39 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 29
This week we are joined by Brendan Galloway. He talks about his new contract at Home Park, his days in the Premier League with Everton, and growing up with Dele Alli. He also discusses his childhood in Zimbabwe, his pride making his international debut and being mentored by former Pilgrim, Onismor Bhasera.
48 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 28
This week we talk to Jordan Houghton. The midfielder reveals what it was like training with Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Deco and re-lives his FA Youth Cup win with Chelsea in 2014. He also talks about life away from football and how family life and mindfulness is so important to him.
49 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 27
Happy New Year! For the first podcast of 2022 we hear from Director of Football Neil Dewsnip about the plans for the year ahead. Academy manager Phil Stokes looks back at the successes of 2021 as well as the hopes for an even brighter next 12 months. And with it being January we have to talk transfers - new signing Alfie Lewis chats to the podcast about joining the Greens.
60 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 26
This week, we look back at 2021. Conor Grant, Chris Errington, Brian McGlinchey and Erin Black join Dan Cole and Charlie Price to pick out their most memorable moments. It’s been a year which has seen long football behind closed doors, unbeaten runs, sell-out crowds and a change of manager – a year like no other.
66 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 25
This week Head of Performance Analysis Jimmy Dickinson explains the amount of detail that goes into planning for every game. He talks about how a love of Football Manager led him to a career in analytics and the joy of seeing hard work and planning come to fruition on the pitch.
34 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 24
This week we speak to the new manager a week into his new job. Steven Schumacher has only been in the job for seven days but he has already seen his side play two games and met the press. He talks about the emotions and pressures of the last week and what he is looking to do as manager of Argyle. We also hear from Ryan Perks and Zoe Cunningham of Argyle Women, who have a Vitality FA Cup fourth round tie to look forward to.
29 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 23
This week we find out what life is like for an Argyle fan oversees. Bo Sondrup follows the Greens from Denmark after using Argyle in the Championship Manager computer game in 1992. While Troy Mayne and Ken Seelman set up Argyle USA watch every game online with members of the Green Army in the States.
46 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 22
This week we pick the brains of Assistant manager Steven Schumacher. Schuey has been alongside Ryan Lowe throughout their management journey and he talks about how he always knew he would be a coach.
46 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 21
This week is all about Graham Little Our former Club Secretary passed away last weekend and tributes have been pouring in with stories and memories of the great man. Chris Groves, who wrote the book Little: On the Inside joined the podcast to look back on Graham’s life and tell some stories of what he was like to work with.
29 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 20
This week we focus on the Academy. We hear from Oscar Halls on the week he signed his first professional contract at the club. And Jamie Lowry talks about his role in helping the development of young players and explains why Argyle are getting it right with the Academy at the moment.
37 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 19
This week Ian Stonebridge joins the podcast to talk about his various roles within the club. Having joined the club as a teenager from Tottenham Hotspur, he went on to play over 200 times for the Greens. He saw two promotions and scored some vital goals before being forced to retire at the age of 25. A life of studying, coaching, teaching and commentating followed in a fascinating life.
49 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 18
This week the ‘Voice of Argyle’ Gordon Sparks talks about his time covering the Greens. From his first game at Villa Park in 1984 for our FA Cup semi final defeat to Watford, to that David Friio goal against QPR – Sparksy has pretty much seen it all. The BBC Radio Devon Breakfast presenter is now an ambassador at the club and gets to fill his football fix.t
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 17
This week we have the one and only David Norris looking back at his time at Home Park. Chuck spent almost six seasons with Argyle and was a fans favourite during his time here. He speaks about the characters in the dressing room, playing Real Madrid in a friendly and the weird and wonderful team talks from Ian Holloway. We also hear from Zoe Cunningham, ahead of Argyle Women's game with Ipswich Town at Home Park this weekend.
47 min
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The Argyle Podcast | Episode 16
This week we go behind the scenes on a match day. We find out what goes happens on the day of a game and speak to the people who help make them run so smoothly. Re-live all the action of our impressive win over Bolton Wanderers all over again, but from an alternative angle.
30 min