The League Two side have spent 6.5m knocking down the old wooden structure and replacing it with a modern new 5,403 seater stand complete with private boxes and conference facilities. If they ever find the cash to complete the ground it will vastly improve the feel of the place. 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The away end was decent enough and had a good view. The game was at first frustrating and then after Scunthorpe took the lead, Plymouth Argyle had a player sent off just before half time. 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). Living in the New Forest, we headed down the A35, A30, and then the M5 and A38. Read more Upgraded facilities 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. Sometimes I hate being an away fan and seeing a home team score because it makes you feel so alone in your part of the ground. What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly? External Progress Photo Taken 14/12/19(Thanks toMatthew Heffernan). Ginsters Kit Despite the problems, it was a pleasant trip to Plymouth. as some body mentioned earlier you can walk through the park up from the train station to the ground. The view though is amazing. So a 2-2 drawand an entertaining game. We thank supporters for their understanding. I can't comment on the pies/pasties as I ate before I came to the ground. I would thoroughly recommend going to Home Park. Greens On Screen It was the farthest ground that we would have to travel this season. Match preview: Plymouth Argyle (A) 17 February 2023. That will seat 440 diners comfortably, but could accommodate about 550 people for a conference. Curated and brought to you by TheStadiumBusiness team at Xperiology. The roads were busy but by the time we got to the car we were far enough from the stadium for traffic to have died down. Only driving out of the Lakes to Carlisle comes anywhere close to this trip to a game. There is potential and we aim to be as profitable for the club as possible. It was an entertaining day out, just a shame about the result after an 8 hour coach journey. projecting to top that figure this season. They had travelled down from Oxford that morning. A big game for Crawley Town and this was my 65th ground visit of the current 92. Around a 15 minute walk away from Home Park (going back in the direction of the A38) is the Cherry Tree pub on Ham Drive. The excellent. with no pillars in the way. The stewards I thought were excellent, actually I barely noticed them. We lost 2-0 and sadly although 2,200 fans turned up the team didnt. I loved it personally, but it probably is well past its sell by date. 11 who has probably been the best player I have seen this season? We werent too bothered as we had plenty of time so we walked past the Life Centre and across the road where The Brittania, a Wetherspoons pub, was located on the corner. My individual stadium count is now 65/92. We are turning the club into a community careline.. We were situated at the end of a row, alongside the netting separating us from the home fans. Although I had never seen a game here before, I had been to Plymouth as a kid and so was sad to see the old-style stands had now all disappeared. It was sunny and we were happy. Generally the food seemed better than average, but I did not understand why beers were all poured from cans on ordering, no wonder the queues were forming. What would relegation to the conference do to this fine club as well as the lives of these devout fans? From a fan's point of view, the atmosphere was great and Newport fans were in attendance as well. We spent a few quid on the jukebox and a few rounds of killer pool before deciding to get to the ground to avoid any trouble at the last minute. However the potential is there and I hope the Green Army see some progress in the short term. However, the stand does look somewhat unique and is certainly very different from the other sides of the stadium, giving Home Park some character. At the moment the entire site is not being used as well as it should be. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. The old Mayflower Stand was being rebuilt and part of an old turnstile entrance was the only echo of the old-style ground. In line with our Vision and Values, we will remain transparent throughout the process, and keep supporters informed as we make progress. Take the M5 to the South West and at the end of the motorway continue onto the A38 (The ground is well signposted from the outskirts of Plymouth on the A38). which I had a look round. Click here to join and follow the instructions on your phone. Away fans are housed on one side of the Barn Park End, which is all seated and covered. 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. Thought we would tie a weekend break away with watching the match. Half Time Score: Plymouth Argyle 3-1 Stevenage Argyle struggled to create any chances against the ten men and the crowd became very subdued. All a bit disappointing. I have seen the Home Park stadium exterior many times, as I have passed when travelling through Plymouth, but I've never been inside. The atmosphere at Fratton Park is unbelievable, the fans constantly singing as well as the bell in the back ground. Adults 21 Despite the game we won 2-0 thanks to a Mcmanus header and a Franks volley in the 90th minute which sent the visiting fans very happy indeed. Three grass football pitches and a new synthetic rugby training pitch will be built under the plans, which will also see two synthetic football pitches - one of which will be covered. But it looks odd that three sides are all connected and are new looking but the one remaining stand is still the old stand with seating in the top tier and an empty terracing on the bottom tier. The Mayflower Grandstand had been the club's main stand, with space for about 7,000 spectators including the old terrace. Concerns about getting away after the game were unfounded and I was back on the road north within a few minutes. Colchester aren't a big club and whilst this was the first game of the season, I'd say that unless you're prepared to turn up before 1pm and then sit in your car whilst parked (which many people were doing) you're unlikely to get anything. When it comes to entertaining, the stunning new Home Park development represents the very best and the highest quality that the area has to offer. It is easy to think football is just a game but its so much more than that. Then it received new seats and a roof. 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. We walked back to the city centre amongst mainly home fans, with no problems encountered. Supporters Club London Branch. Luckily it was all heading the opposite way to us, and best of all there is a large FREE car park at the ground although if you want a space get there early we arrived at 1.15pm and there were few spaces were left! Under 18s 8 Plymouth Argyle are onto the final stage of the redevelopment of the Mayflower Grandstand at Home Park. Special thanks to Greensonscreen and Matthew Heffernan for providing the photos of the progress works of the refurbishment of the Grandstand at Home Park. Papa John's Trophy. "We have a plan for sport that the city's clubs and organisations helped create and this proposal really fits the bill. The pitch looked good considering the floods that had affected so much of the country during December and January, and particularly the Plymouth region. I doubt there was a bad view anywhere in the away stand (behind one of the goals). Put simply, these works are an investment in the club's future. Plymouth looked nervous throughout and regularly gave the ball away twice they gave the ball away to our strikers that should of put it away. However, on this particular Saturday, the weather was beautifully sunny and you could sit out in the park to catch some early sunny spring rays and minutes will quickly tick by before you can take in your football. The club have started the internal fitting out, with the official handover of the grandstand to them from main contractors GL Events UK set to take place later this week. We spent our pre-match in the Britannia Arms, the Wetherspoons pub, a long free-kick away from the ground. The pub was heavingwith barely room to moveand orderingfood wasn't an option! After beginning to realise that this match was more than just down to cheers and tears, I began to feel more attached to the home fans as the pre-match music blared out of the understated PA system. The referee was Roger East seemed to make some very strange decisions during the game; both sets of fans voiced their displeasure! Venue: Highbury Stadium. A great and fair 2-2 result. The League Two side have spent 6.5m knocking down the old wooden structure and replacing it with a modern new 5,403 seater stand complete with private boxes and conference facilities. We will not see a deal of this scale for many years to come.". 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