Appeals to the stewards standing behind us hardly helped, as they didn't really take any action, which really spoilt the whole afternoon. Special thanks to Greensonscreen and Matthew Heffernan for providing the photos of the progress works of the refurbishment of the Grandstand at Home Park. 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). However, we explored the local area after the game and found it very pleasant and welcoming. Under 18s 8 As I say, there has been sometimes healthy tension. It was bright and sunny so plenty of youngsters using their Christmas bikes and scooters made for a pleasant atmosphere. We were already in Plymouth but used this guide to get directions to the stadium. Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Parkinson, said: "We are excited by the series of planned improvements at Home Park, and I am really looking forward to sharing what we have planned in the months ahead - as soon as the schedule of works is fully outlined. Well I got the map out and decided to drive, no way I was I going to miss this game. It is only right that it serves to be a community asset, particularly at this time.. The stand will have a capacity of 5,403 seats and has new corporate facilities, which will open up a new income stream for the Club. The Club charges 2 for a weekend pass to enter, including on matchdays (kids accompanied by an adult are admitted free). Well that was until some Charlton "fan" let off a smoke bomb. Probably the best bet is the Britannia which is a sizeable Wetherspoons outlet and around a 10 minute walk away from the ground (from the car park outside the football ground, turn left and the pub is down the road on the right hand corner). The away end is good with plenty of space between seats. Something went wrong, please try again later. Plymouth Argyle's new stand and ice rink set for green light as Home Park plan gets support The application states a phased approach to the work with the renovation of the Mayflower Stand first. 01752 606 167 Ticket Office: The sunny weather at the start of the game justified an ice cream but by half-time with the sun behind the stands, the pasty was more welcome. 2nd April 2023 @ WEMBLEY STADIUM. From a fan's point of view, the atmosphere was great and Newport fans were in attendance as well. I tried the sausage rolls (3.00) and they were equally as good as the pies. On entering the ground it is quite impressive in size. Club Nickname: The Pilgrims. 'L' will indicate Lyndhurst Road Stand, and 'B' refers to the Barn Park End. The club had been asking their fans to maintain order in readiness for the player of the season awards and the lap of honour that would celebrate the final home game of the season. Getting away from the ground was easy after a short walk into the City Centre. We walked back to the ground after 2pm. The stand's exterior consists of a brickwork base with green corrugated iron higher up. From what I could see, the home fans were extremely friendly and there was a good cross section of people who had turned up to cheer on their team. In line with our Vision and Values, we will remain transparent throughout the process, and keep supporters informed as we make progress. The stewards friendly generally but a very large presence together with Police. ** Family tickets are only available in the Family Enclosure and away stand. Rub Of The Greens Fanzine: 1. 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Grass Club Nickname: 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 would recommend staying over for a weekend if you can. Home Park is the most westerly and southerly League Ground in England. For the neutral, it was a disappointing goalless draw. home fans friendly? 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 Years Day 2020 with over 50 events held in the venue, despite the challenges of COVID-19. Going via coach obviously the journey was extremely long (313.27 miles to be exact!!) I loved it personally, but it probably is well past its sell by date. The pies (3.60) here were good and went down a treat after the long journey. Family tickets bought on the day of the game cost 4 more (an additional Under 18 ticket rises to 8). For coach parties then cooked breakfasts can be supplied at a reasonable price, but must be booked in advance (see contact details below). They had travelled down from Oxford that morning. Policing was very heavy handed at the end, police dogs on pitch, all lined up in front us. well worth a visit 8/10, Due to Exeter's spell in the Conference and the Argyle residing in the Championship we had not met in a league fixture for eight years. Very easy as I travelled with the Newport County Supporters Club, as I live locally. Words fail me. I wanted the tears, and the cheers like you get during those grand slam matches on the TV. An excellent day out which was made even more special by the well-organised trip by Newport County Supporters Club. Quite a few doormen but no issues. 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. The Grandstand has a lot of character to itand dates back to 1935. 4. The car park at the ground was great last year. The ground is well signposted Plymouth Argyle Home Park on the way into Plymouth. The players will then in the future enter the field of play from that corner of the stadium. And if we got big conferences down here, all these spaces could work together in one setting. The club bought land for a new training ground near Home Park in December. The away end seemed similar to the rest of the ground (normally the away area not as good as home?) There was a nice feel about it although the Grandstand was being rebuilt and not in use. Plymouth 12th on 45 points and us 13th on 44 points with 4th from bottom on 43 points! Argyle have already announced a series of test events which they have to hold to comply with safety requirements. This was followed by a nightcap in The Union Rooms, a town centre Wetherspoons, and a pleasant night's sleep in the B+B, which I would heartily recommend. Upon entering the away end, despite a large number of fellow away supporters there was plenty of seats which were comfortable and not cramped. Meetings between the two are known as The Dockyard Derby or Battle Of The Ports. 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. This weekend has also seen me enjoy some very memorable days out watching the football so I was excited. Plymouth Argyle - Home Park. 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. MyGround Number: 66 of the 92. The park gives you a fantastic panoramic view of the railway station and most probably your train that is waiting for you to return north. Home Park is well sign-posted and we got to the municipal car park at 11:25 for a 2 hour 126 mile journey. The fixture list throws this up as first away game and we are in Devon. On match days the space will be split into three areas, with 102 pioneers - because of the 102 who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 - premier package buyers taking tables overlooking the pitch. I am not too sure that there was much need to worry, but I felt that it would not be right for a fan of another club to intrude on another clubs end of season celebrations, especially in these particular circumstances that had greeted me that Saturday afternoon. However, having opened just a number of weeks before the pandemic took hold, there has been limited opportunity for the club to hold test events in conjunction with the local Safety Advisory Group (SAG) under full capacity conditions. Adults 21 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. It was the oldest part of the ground, having been built in 1952 by the Leitch Company - in what was their final commission before winding up. Best and cleanest chippy I have been to for a long time with very friendly service. Your email address will not be published. We had a look around the city centre and the Plymouth Hoe, a must do. The standing section at the front of the stand was removed and replaced with seats. We had a Police escort out of the stadium grounds, before getting on to the road north for the long journey home. Argyle fans seemed like a lovely bunch as multiple stopped to have a chat during our venture around the ground. It is a lot nicer route than following the roads after all (apart from Aldershot) there are no other league clubs situated in a public park! Chris Bennett adds; Its a much nicer walk than going up Alma Road and quicker as well. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the Home Park Ground? What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides ofHome Park? 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. The atmosphere at Fratton Park is unbelievable, the fans constantly singing as well as the bell in the back ground. How to get to Home Park Where is Home Park? 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