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From being a Championship Manager legend to playing in the Championship with Argyle.
A lot was expected of Bojan Djordijc. He made was playing first team football in Sweden aged 15, Manchester United came calling at 16 and he was one of the hottest properties on the computer game, Championship manager at 17.
However, his career pathway didn’t quite pan out as the video game had predicted. A combination of childhood trauma, a lax attitude to training and injuries meant that the star boy, who was supposed to conquer the world was left languishing in the South Western League with Argyle reserves.
Despite those troubles he is fondly remembered at Home Park as a silky winger who scored important goals against Luton Town and Leeds United.
Away from Argyle he won league and cup titles in Serbia and Sweden and is now pone of the top football pundits in his homeland.
This is the story of Bojan Djordjic.
*WARNING: This podcast contains very strong language that some may find offensive.
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The Wylde thing.
Argyle players from Kirkintilloch tend to do pretty well. Sammy Black is the club's record goal scorer and Gregg Wylde, whilst not quite hitting the same heights, played a big part in Argyle's rejuvenation.
A Rangers fan, who played in Celtic's Academy, Gregg moved back across Glasgow and started his professional career at Ibrox. Under the watchful eye of Walter Smith and Ally McCoist, Gregg starred as a youngster at the club and if it wasn't for administration, would have stayed there for much longer.
Derek Adams brought the winger to Home Park where he played a huge part in the play-off final campaign. Although that ultimately ended in defeat, some of Gregg's goals are still talked about now.
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The magic of the cup.
40 years ago, third division Plymouth Argyle reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup, an achievement still talked about today.
Memories from that magical run ‘The Road to Villa Park’ are often spoken about by supporters who were there, the stories are part of Argyle folklore.
40 years on, the club in connection with Forever Green, are holding an event to celebrate the characters involved in one of the most famous chapters in Argyle’s history.
Nine members of the squad, the manager, journalists and directors of the time are coming together to celebrate the run and supporters can have the chance to go to.
To whet the appetite, here is a little snippet of some of the memories from the people who were there.
This is the story of the Road to Villa Park.
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Joe’s journey.
Joe Mason grew up an Argyle supporter, had two older brothers in the Academy and dreamed of emulating his hero, Michael Evans.
This week’s episode of the Argyle Podcast is part of the EFL’s Youth Development Week and shows off one of ‘our own’ who has gone on to make a success in the game after progressing through Argyle’s youth set-up.
Not only did Joe manage to break through after a successful youth career, which involved locking horns with England Internationals Daniel Sturridge and Kieran Trippier in the FA Youth Cup, he got to play and score at Home Park.
Under the stewardship of Argyle icon, Paul Mariner, Joe broke into the first team in the Championship, before showing his ability in League One.
It was during that second season he attracted interest from a host of clubs and Cardiff City because his home the following year.
There he would become an instant hero, giving Cardiff City the lead in the 2012 League Cup final against Liverpool and being part of the squad to win promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history.
Joe has since played in America and Canada but has always had Argyle close to his heart.
This is the story of Joe Mason.
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The cream of Cornwall.
There aren’t many footballers from Cornwall who have gone on to grace the world stage, but Chris Morris certainly is one of them.
Having failed to make the grade at both Argyle and Exeter City, Newquay-born Morris had to make the decision to move to Sheffield to pursue his footballing dream.
After impressing the great Jack Charlton, enough, he signed as a teenager at Sheffield Wednesday, helping them to promotion in just his second season.
A move to Scotland and Celtic was to follow where he became an instant hero, playing every game as Celtic won the league and cup double in their centenary season.
Former boss, Charlton, was so impressed with Morris’ performances north of the border that he brought him into the Ireland squad that defied the odds to reach not only the European Championships in 1988, but the quarter finals two years later at the World Cup in Italy in 1990.
A stint in the Premier League was cut short and after a return home to the family pasty making business, Chris Morris became a coach developer and finally landed his job at Argyle, where he currently works in the Academy.
The is the pretty incredible story of Chris Morris.
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The Feeney Footballing Family.
Warren Feeney is one of four generations of professional footballers from his family. His grandad played for Swansea City and Ipswich Town in the 1940s and 50s, his dad was a prolific scorer for Glentoran, and his son has just started out being coached by Warren himself.
Growing up in Belfast all Warren knew was football. He moved to Leeds United as a teenager and struck up a strong friendship with Premier League legends Robbie Fowler and Harry Kewell.
Moved to Bournemouth and Stockport County kickstarted his career which saw him play in the Football League for over a decade.
As well as domestic honours he was also capped by his national team 46 times, playing in famous wins over England and Spain at Windsor Park.
Not content with playing, Warren has also paved himself a successful career as a coach in Northern Ireland, Wales, England and Bulgaria. There are plenty of tales in this one.
This is the story of Warren Feeney.
*WARNING: This podcast contains very strong language that some may find offensive.
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“Campione, Campione, ole, ole, ole…”
It was a weekend to remember for the Argyle under-18 side. Coming from 4-1 down to pip rivals Swindon Town to the title, the first for nine years.
This week’s episode will focus on some of the people involved in clinching the South West EFL Youth Alliance League.
Coaches, Jamie Lowry and James Bradley are joined by captain Lewis Colwell, title clincher, Caleb Roberts and influential forward, Josh Bernard in remembering the day.
Academy Manager, Phil Stokes, also joins the pod to talk through the achievement as well as some of the other successes across the age groups.
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"...but now he's alright."
It's fair to say that Scott Wootton and an interesting relationship with the Argyle fans. He spent two and a half years at Home Park, got relegated, but also won promotion. That promotion season, in 2019/20, was a redemption season and once that won back many harsh critics from the year pervious.
Before arriving at Argyle, Scotty had a CV to rival many in the game. He learnt his trade at Melwood under the stewardship of Steve Highway - a Liverpool legend. Then at the age of 16 moved to Manchester United. A loan spell at Nottingham Forest and a £1m move to Leeds United completed a quad of English champions, all by the age of 22.
Now out in New Zealand, he took time out of his evening to chat to the Argyle Podcast. This is the story of Scott Wootton. -
Put your left foot forward...
Garry Nelson did more than that; he jumped in, full heartedly to a career which saw him loved by fans of every club he played for.
Playing local football in Essex, he was overlooked by professional outfits and was about to head off to university until a certain Scottish manager called Smith, picked him up and signed him for Southend United.
A successful spell at his hometown club was followed by a move to the west country when David Smith, the same Smith from above, took the talented forward to Home Park.
A promotion followed, then several more with Brighton and Hove Albion and Charlton Athletic, before he hung up his boots back in Devon again, with Torquay United.
Not content with the joys of football, Nelse also became an award winning author, documenting his time playing later in his career.
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The long-haired left-back from Liverpool.
Or at least that was where he was born.
Jon Beswetherick lived out many kids dream and pulled on the shirt of the club he grew up supporting – the green short of Argyle.
Converted from a 43 goal a season striker in local junior football, to a marauding left-back, Bezzie established himself as a regular at Home Park during the late 1990s.
He was part of the Division Three championship winning season in 2001/02 and was somewhat of a cult figure at the club for his long hair, mazy runs and wicked left foot.
He swapped Devon for Yorkshire in the summer after promotion was achieved but didn’t have the same success at Sheffield Wednesday and eventually lost his love for the game.
This is the story of Jon Beswetherick.
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Argyle Fives on FA Cup ties.
With the Greens looking to progress to the fifth round of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time since 2007, the Argyle Five gang thought it would be a good idea to chat through some of the best from the club’s history.
In the third of the Argyle Fives series, Charlie Price, Kevin Nancekivell and Rob McNichol dives into the club's history to narrow the list down to just five.
From the very first tie bac in 1904, through to one of our greatest ever moments at Villa Park 80 years later. There have been some iconic matches and days that will last long in the memory of supporters, players and staff.
Argyle Fives is also available to watch on Argyle TV - enjoy! -
Football, ice-cream, music.
Rory Fallon had three passions growing up and carved out a career in two of them.
Having grown up in a footballing family and with one of the top coaches in New Zealand as his dad, it was little surprise that a young Rory wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps.
He swapped the sun and surf of New Zealand for the cut and thrust of Barnsley and began learning his trade.
A three-year spell in Yorkshire was followed by time in Wiltshire and South Wales before he finally settled on Plymouth.
Never the most prolific, Rory was a team player who scored some sensational goals, none more so than a bullet header which took his country to only their second FIFA World Cup.
Once his playing career was done, he turned his attentions to making ice-cream but, as yet, hasn’t ventured into the music business. There is still time.
This is the story of Rory Fallon.
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Every 'yard' dog has its day.
From Hartlepool to India, via Argyle. Peter Hartley never hit the heights of the Premier League like some of his youth teammates at Sunderland, however, he is etched into three clubs’ history books forever.
At his boyhood club, he was part of a double act, with James Poole, to thrill the football; world with a Hartley-Poole double for the Pools. Then three years later he popped up at the back post to score one of Argyle's most memorable goals to send the Greens to Wembley.
Then, with his career coming to a close, Pete took the leap of faith to travel to India to play the sport he loved and won the title, as captain for Jamshedpur.
If you were to talk to a fan of any of those clubs and mention the name 'Hartley' you will get a positive reaction.
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It's Sutton United's Tim Vine.
As we approach the Emirates FA Cup third round tie against Sutton United, Rob McNichol chats to their most well-known supporter, Tim Vine.
Tim, who is touring in Devon in March, has been a passionate supporter of The Us for many years and only remembers their giant killing back in 1989, when as a non-league side, they knocked out Coventry City.
This episode of the podcast his full of fun, song and general fan build-up to Argyle's first ever meeting with Sutton.
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An FA Cup winner who was on the end of the biggest of cup shocks.
David Phillips’ childhood was filled with travel, trauma and talent. He was born in Germany to a military family, before moving to Wales, Netherlands and Cornwall where he excelled at all sports.
A talented rugby and cricket player who eventually was persuaded to play football at Home Park, just days after losing his mother.
Phillips was fondly remembered by the Green Army as a scorer of great goals and being part of the FA Cup semi-final side. His association with the FA Cup would continue throughout his career, winning it with Coventry City in 1987 and being dumped out by non-league Sutton United two seasons later.
A player who played at the top and has a career to envy – this is the story of David Phillips.
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A year of Evergreen.
A year ago, you were asked to 'be the difference' and it is fair to say, you have stepped up to the mark.
6,000 members have already signed up in the first 12 months and the membership fees have already helped, hugely across the football club.
In this week's episode of the podcast, Tim Herbert and Samantha Bonney from the Evergreen team, were joined by the newly appointed Evergreen custodian - former BBC Senior Football Correspondent, Mike Ingham - to discuss the first year, the successes from it and what is still to come.
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How does a lad from Staffordshire end up an Argyle fan?
Well, a series of curious events including a panini sticker book, a drab draw between Stoke City and Brighton and Hove Albion and the colour Green led BBC Radio Devon Commentator to fall in love with Argyle.
Despite not being able to get to games as much as he would have liked, Drew's affection for all things Argyle only grew stronger. When his career in broadcasting led him to the stage that football reporting was a viable option, the thought of being able to commentate on his team dropped into his head.
Just like his hero, Gordon Sparks, Drew fulfilled that dream and despite some cold nights in Manchester, being haunted by Captain Pugwash and the debacle at Accrington, the highs outlay the bad and he is living the dream.
This is the story of Drew Savage.
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The French Green.
There is a long list of French footballers who have gone on to become heroes at Plymouth Argyle and Maxime Blanchard is no exception.
A classy man on and off the pitch, his relationship with the fans in such a turbulent time for the football club was a beautiful one to witness.
The cliche goes that that the French are romantic, well Maxi and Argyle is a proper love story.
He arrived in the club in 2011, having played in his native France and for Tranmere Rovers in his early career. He played in both games the saw Argyle retain their Football League status and scored one of the best goals a defender has ever scored at Home Park.
This is the 'love' story of Maxime Blanchard.*WARNING: This podcast contains very strong language that some may find offensive.
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Argyle Fives on Argyle captain.
From Howard C. Grose in 1886 through to Joe Edwards in 2023, the job of the Argyle captain has always been a prestigious one.
In the second of the Argyle Fives series, Charlie Price, Kevin Nancekivell and Rob McNichol dives into the club's history to narrow the list down to just five.
There is a lot to debate with promotion winners, heroic figures, local lads and inspirational players all worthy of a mention. Five captains have been chosen, no doubt you will have a list of your own though.
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One Argyle!
It has been a busy couple of weeks for everyone involved with Argyle Women. A good couple of wins in the league was followed by the very welcome news that the ownership would be taken on by Plymouth Argyle.
But what does this mean? Well manager Ryan Perks, captain, Panagiota Papaioannou and club legend, Katie Middleton discuss the plan ahead and what this could do for the women's game in the city.
The pod also previews Sunday's game at Home Park against Ilminster Town Ladies in the first round of the Vitality Women's FA Cup.
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