Plymouth Argyle F.C.

1886

They are the most southerly and westerly League club in England and the only professional club named Argyle. Originally founded simply as Argyle in 1886, the club turned professional and entered both the Southern League and Western League as Plymouth Argyle in 1903.

1901

They have played at Home Park, known as the "Theatre of Greens", since 1901.

1903

They are the most southerly and westerly League club in England and the only professional club named Argyle. Originally founded simply as Argyle in 1886, the club turned professional and entered both the Southern League and Western League as Plymouth Argyle in 1903.

The club joined the Southern League in 1903 becoming professional in the process.

1904

They won the Western League title in 1904–05 and the Southern League title in 1912–13, before winning election into the Football League Third Division in 1920.

1912

They won the Western League title in 1904–05 and the Southern League title in 1912–13, before winning election into the Football League Third Division in 1920.

Argyle won the Southern League in 1912–13, then in 1920–21 entered the Football League Third Division as a founder member, along with most of the Southern League, where they finished 11th in their first season. Between 1921–22 and 1926–27, Argyle finished second in the new Third Division South six seasons in a row, thereby missing promotion.

1920

They won the Western League title in 1904–05 and the Southern League title in 1912–13, before winning election into the Football League Third Division in 1920.

Argyle won the Southern League in 1912–13, then in 1920–21 entered the Football League Third Division as a founder member, along with most of the Southern League, where they finished 11th in their first season. Between 1921–22 and 1926–27, Argyle finished second in the new Third Division South six seasons in a row, thereby missing promotion.

1921

Argyle won the Southern League in 1912–13, then in 1920–21 entered the Football League Third Division as a founder member, along with most of the Southern League, where they finished 11th in their first season. Between 1921–22 and 1926–27, Argyle finished second in the new Third Division South six seasons in a row, thereby missing promotion.

1926

Argyle won the Southern League in 1912–13, then in 1920–21 entered the Football League Third Division as a founder member, along with most of the Southern League, where they finished 11th in their first season. Between 1921–22 and 1926–27, Argyle finished second in the new Third Division South six seasons in a row, thereby missing promotion.

1929

Finishing as runners-up on six consecutive occasions, they eventually won promotion as Third Division South champions under the long-serving management of Bob Jack in 1929–30.

Argyle eventually won promotion to Football League Division Two in 1929–30, when they topped the Third Division South, with attendances that season regularly reaching 20,000.

1937

Manager Bob Jack resigned in 1937, having spent a grand total of 27 years in charge of the Pilgrims. Argyle's 20-year stay in Division Two came to an end in 1949–50 after finishing 21st – two points short of survival.

1949

Manager Bob Jack resigned in 1937, having spent a grand total of 27 years in charge of the Pilgrims. Argyle's 20-year stay in Division Two came to an end in 1949–50 after finishing 21st – two points short of survival.

1950

A 20-year stay in the Second Division ended in 1950, though they returned again as Third Division South champions in 1951–52.

1951

A 20-year stay in the Second Division ended in 1950, though they returned again as Third Division South champions in 1951–52.

They were back in Division Two before long, after winning the Third Division South in 1951–52.

1952

The closest they ever came to playing in the Football League First Division (top tier) was in 1952–53, when they reached fourth place in the Football League Second Division, their highest finish to date.

1955

They were relegated again in 1955–56, just 3 points behind Notts County.

1956

After another relegation in 1956 they again proved too strong for the third tier, winning the Third Division title not long after in 1958–59. Argyle were relegated out of the Second Division in 1968, 1977 and 1992, having won promotion out of the Third Division as runners-up in 1974–75 and 1985–86.

1958

After another relegation in 1956 they again proved too strong for the third tier, winning the Third Division title not long after in 1958–59. Argyle were relegated out of the Second Division in 1968, 1977 and 1992, having won promotion out of the Third Division as runners-up in 1974–75 and 1985–86.

The Pilgrim's reputation as a 'yo-yo club' continued after they won Division Three – by then a national league – in 1958–59.

1960

The club has predominantly played in green and white throughout their history, with a few exceptions in the late 1960s and early 1970s when white was the colour of choice.

However, the rivalry has subsided over the past few years, especially due to Burnley's promotion to the Premier League in 2014. ==Players== ===Current squad=== ====Out on loan==== ====Retired numbers==== 12 – The Green Army (supporters) ===Reserve squad=== Through the 1960s and 70s, Argyle's Reserve team played in the Plymouth & Devon Combination League, with their home games at Cottage Field, next to Home Park.

1967

Argyle returned to Division Three after relegation in 1967–68. After spending six years in Division Three, Argyle finally returned to Division Two in 1974–75, but they were back down again in 1976–77. Since then, the team has wavered between the 2nd and 3rd tier, before being double relegated in 2010–11.

1968

After another relegation in 1956 they again proved too strong for the third tier, winning the Third Division title not long after in 1958–59. Argyle were relegated out of the Second Division in 1968, 1977 and 1992, having won promotion out of the Third Division as runners-up in 1974–75 and 1985–86.

1970

The club has predominantly played in green and white throughout their history, with a few exceptions in the late 1960s and early 1970s when white was the colour of choice.

1974

After another relegation in 1956 they again proved too strong for the third tier, winning the Third Division title not long after in 1958–59. Argyle were relegated out of the Second Division in 1968, 1977 and 1992, having won promotion out of the Third Division as runners-up in 1974–75 and 1985–86.

Argyle returned to Division Three after relegation in 1967–68. After spending six years in Division Three, Argyle finally returned to Division Two in 1974–75, but they were back down again in 1976–77. Since then, the team has wavered between the 2nd and 3rd tier, before being double relegated in 2010–11.

1976

Argyle returned to Division Three after relegation in 1967–68. After spending six years in Division Three, Argyle finally returned to Division Two in 1974–75, but they were back down again in 1976–77. Since then, the team has wavered between the 2nd and 3rd tier, before being double relegated in 2010–11.

1977

After another relegation in 1956 they again proved too strong for the third tier, winning the Third Division title not long after in 1958–59. Argyle were relegated out of the Second Division in 1968, 1977 and 1992, having won promotion out of the Third Division as runners-up in 1974–75 and 1985–86.

1981

Argyle later entered into The Football Combination, before withdrawing from the Combination in mid-season in 1981–82, for financial reasons.

1982

In 1982 the side entered the Western Football League, leaving at the end of the 1992–93 season. The club had also entered a team in the South Western League, but withdrew from that competition after one season in 2007.

1983

Shirt sponsorship was not introduced by the club until 1983.

1985

After another relegation in 1956 they again proved too strong for the third tier, winning the Third Division title not long after in 1958–59. Argyle were relegated out of the Second Division in 1968, 1977 and 1992, having won promotion out of the Third Division as runners-up in 1974–75 and 1985–86.

1986

National & Provincial (now merged with Abbey National) were sponsors for the 1986–87 season before the club signed an agreement with the Sunday Independent which would last for five seasons.

1990

Although that antipathy has somewhat subsided, some fans remain feeling betrayed and angry at the manner of his leaving. In the 1990s, Argyle had a rivalry with Burnley, because the Clarets beat them in a Division Two (now League One) play-off semi-final in 1994.

1992

After another relegation in 1956 they again proved too strong for the third tier, winning the Third Division title not long after in 1958–59. Argyle were relegated out of the Second Division in 1968, 1977 and 1992, having won promotion out of the Third Division as runners-up in 1974–75 and 1985–86.

In 1982 the side entered the Western Football League, leaving at the end of the 1992–93 season. The club had also entered a team in the South Western League, but withdrew from that competition after one season in 2007.

Rotolok Holdings plc became the club's major sponsor in 1992, which was owned by then Pilgrims chairman Dan McCauley.

1994

Although that antipathy has somewhat subsided, some fans remain feeling betrayed and angry at the manner of his leaving. In the 1990s, Argyle had a rivalry with Burnley, because the Clarets beat them in a Division Two (now League One) play-off semi-final in 1994.

1995

They were relegated into the fourth tier for the first time in 1995, and though they would win immediate promotion in 1995–96, they were relegated again in 1998.

1998

They were relegated into the fourth tier for the first time in 1995, and though they would win immediate promotion in 1995–96, they were relegated again in 1998.

2001

A darker shade of green, described (by some) as Argyle green, was adopted in the 2001–02 season, and has been used ever since.

Promoted as champions under Paul Sturrock with 102 points in 2001–02, they secured a record fifth third tier league title in 2003–04, and would remain in the Championship for six seasons until administration and two successive relegations left them in League Two by 2011.

The new Devonport End was opened for the 2001 Boxing Day fixture with Torquay United.

A distinct rivalry arose between Argyle and Luton Town after inflammatory comments made by Joe Kinnear, who was the manager of the Hatters during the 2001–02 promotion season, although that mutual antipathy has now somewhat abated.

2002

Having been rebuilt after the war, Home Park was largely demolished as part of an extensive process of renovation, and the first phase of a new stadium built by Barrs plc was completed in May 2002.

The Lyndhurst stand reopened on 26 January 2002 for the game against Oxford United.

Between 2002 and 2011 the club was sponsored by Cornish pasty-makers Ginsters. In 2011 with the club still in administration, local timber merchant WH Bond Timber sponsored Argyle's kits at first for the 2011–12 season and until the end of the 2013–14 season.

2003

Promoted as champions under Paul Sturrock with 102 points in 2001–02, they secured a record fifth third tier league title in 2003–04, and would remain in the Championship for six seasons until administration and two successive relegations left them in League Two by 2011.

2004

Football League Second Division, 3 January 2004. ===Seasons=== ===Most appearances=== ===Most goals=== ==Sponsorship== The club's current sportswear manufacturer is Puma.

2005

Towards the end of the 2005–06 Championship season, the club decided to buy the stadium for £2.7 million from Plymouth City Council, releasing the ground from a 125-year lease.

2006

This purchase was concluded in December 2006. In the summer of 2007, the club, having failed to persuade the UK authorities of the case for retaining a standing terrace, decided to add 3,500 temporary seats to the Mayflower enclosure, dropping the capacity to 19,888 from 20,922.

2007

This purchase was concluded in December 2006. In the summer of 2007, the club, having failed to persuade the UK authorities of the case for retaining a standing terrace, decided to add 3,500 temporary seats to the Mayflower enclosure, dropping the capacity to 19,888 from 20,922.

Similarly, after the departure of Ian Holloway to Leicester City in November 2007, a noticeable mutual dislike arose, culminating in Argyle's 0–1 victory at the Walkers Stadium in early February 2008.

In 1982 the side entered the Western Football League, leaving at the end of the 1992–93 season. The club had also entered a team in the South Western League, but withdrew from that competition after one season in 2007.

2008

Similarly, after the departure of Ian Holloway to Leicester City in November 2007, a noticeable mutual dislike arose, culminating in Argyle's 0–1 victory at the Walkers Stadium in early February 2008.

2009

In December 2009 it was announced that the stadium was to be one of 12 chosen to host matches during the World Cup 2018, should England's bid be successful.

2010

Argyle returned to Division Three after relegation in 1967–68. After spending six years in Division Three, Argyle finally returned to Division Two in 1974–75, but they were back down again in 1976–77. Since then, the team has wavered between the 2nd and 3rd tier, before being double relegated in 2010–11.

The then Argyle chairman Paul Stapleton stated that work on a new South Stand at Home Park would start in 2010.

2011

Promoted as champions under Paul Sturrock with 102 points in 2001–02, they secured a record fifth third tier league title in 2003–04, and would remain in the Championship for six seasons until administration and two successive relegations left them in League Two by 2011.

However, England failed to be chosen for the 2018 tournament, and Plymouth Argyle entered administration in March 2011.

After selling the stadium back to the council on 14 October 2011 for £1.6 million, this project was in serious doubt. The club was then taken over by local business owner James Brent, who submitted fresh plans to build a new Mayflower Grandstand with a 5,000 seating capacity, and an associated leisure complex.

Between 2002 and 2011 the club was sponsored by Cornish pasty-makers Ginsters. In 2011 with the club still in administration, local timber merchant WH Bond Timber sponsored Argyle's kits at first for the 2011–12 season and until the end of the 2013–14 season.

2013

Planning permission for the project was granted on 15 August 2013.

The development was due to commence in September 2013, with the demolition of the old stand planned for late October 2013 after the Portsmouth home match.

Between 2002 and 2011 the club was sponsored by Cornish pasty-makers Ginsters. In 2011 with the club still in administration, local timber merchant WH Bond Timber sponsored Argyle's kits at first for the 2011–12 season and until the end of the 2013–14 season.

2014

However, the rivalry has subsided over the past few years, especially due to Burnley's promotion to the Premier League in 2014. ==Players== ===Current squad=== ====Out on loan==== ====Retired numbers==== 12 – The Green Army (supporters) ===Reserve squad=== Through the 1960s and 70s, Argyle's Reserve team played in the Plymouth & Devon Combination League, with their home games at Cottage Field, next to Home Park.

Local construction access company LTC Group87 then sponsored Argyle from the start of the 2014–15 season, having their LTC Powered Access branch's logo on the shirts.

2016

In 2016–17 Argyle won promotion to League One, and again in 2019–20 following relegation the previous season. == Name == Much speculation surrounds the origin of the name Argyle.

The club returned to the 3rd tier after finishing second in 2016–17. On 14 August 2018, it was announced that shareholder Simon Hallett had purchased part of James Brent's stake in the club, and had become the new majority shareholder and owner, and that former director, David Felwick, would return to the club as chairman when Brent stepped down on 31 October 2018.

The rivalry with Portsmouth was heightened in May 2016, when the two teams met in the League 2 playoff semi-final and Argyle prevailed.

After applying for promotion and finishing 2nd behind Mousehole, the reserves side were promoted to the Premier Division for the 2016–17 season.

The team again moved grounds, playing their games at the home of the Devon FA, Coach Road, in Newton Abbot and finished 6th in 2016–17. In April 2019 it was announced that Argyle Reserves were pulling out of the South West Peninsula League at the end of the season.

2018

The club returned to the 3rd tier after finishing second in 2016–17. On 14 August 2018, it was announced that shareholder Simon Hallett had purchased part of James Brent's stake in the club, and had become the new majority shareholder and owner, and that former director, David Felwick, would return to the club as chairman when Brent stepped down on 31 October 2018.

However, on 10 October 2018, it was reported that David Felwick was unable to take over as chairman, citing personal reasons, so on 1 November 2018, Hallett became both majority owner and chair of Plymouth Argyle. ==Stadium== The original ground of the professional club at Home Park was destroyed by German bombers during the Blitz on Plymouth in World War II.

In December 2009 it was announced that the stadium was to be one of 12 chosen to host matches during the World Cup 2018, should England's bid be successful.

However, England failed to be chosen for the 2018 tournament, and Plymouth Argyle entered administration in March 2011.

No immediate timeframe was put on the renovations, but chairman James Brent indicated work is planned to start in 2018, finishing in 2020 ahead of the Plymouth 2020 Mayflower celebrations. Later that month, temporary seating was once again put in place on the Grandstand, this time as a one-off for an FA Cup 3rd round replay vs Liverpool.

2019

In 2016–17 Argyle won promotion to League One, and again in 2019–20 following relegation the previous season. == Name == Much speculation surrounds the origin of the name Argyle.

The team again moved grounds, playing their games at the home of the Devon FA, Coach Road, in Newton Abbot and finished 6th in 2016–17. In April 2019 it was announced that Argyle Reserves were pulling out of the South West Peninsula League at the end of the season.

A new development team, run by the Argyle Community Trust would enter the new Devon Football League for the 2019–20 season. ====Apprentices==== ===Player of the Year=== ====Young Player of the Year==== ===Noted former players=== For details on former players who have a Wikipedia article, see: Plymouth Argyle F.C.

2020

As of the 2020–21 season, the team are competing in League One, the third tier of English football.

No immediate timeframe was put on the renovations, but chairman James Brent indicated work is planned to start in 2018, finishing in 2020 ahead of the Plymouth 2020 Mayflower celebrations. Later that month, temporary seating was once again put in place on the Grandstand, this time as a one-off for an FA Cup 3rd round replay vs Liverpool.




All text is taken from Wikipedia. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License .

Page generated on 2021-08-05