Episodes

  • The Argyle Podcast | Episode 165
    Nov 13 2024

    The next Trevor Francis.

    Well, it didn’t quite turn out like that for George Foster, but he certainly has no complaints about his career.

    The Plymouth born, football mad kid who grew up watching the sides of the late 1960s got his big chance against the player he was always likened to. Being thrust on to try and deal with one of the best forwards in the country, in a position you’re not accustomed to would probably faze most people, not George, it was a challenge.

    He went on to captain Argyle, play almost 250 times before moving to Derby County and then Mansfield Town where he continued to enjoy success.

    A hard man, who always got the best out of himself, this is the story of George Foster.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Argyle Podcast | Episode 164
    Oct 30 2024

    Football, cricket, triathlon – in that order.

    What does it take to become one of Wayne Rooney’s most trusted people within football? Well, ask Pete Shuttleworth.

    Since their first meeting at Derby, Wayne as a player and Pete as a Performance Analyst, they have pretty much been at each other’s side, wherever they have gone around the world.

    Pete’s journey to becoming an Assistant Coach to one of the most recognisable figures in football is far from straightforward. He has trodden the unusual path of schoolteacher, triathlete and county cricketer before finally landing his dream job.

    A self-confessed deep-thinker and sport man individual, this is the story of Pete Shuttleworth.

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    36 mins
  • The Argyle Podcast | Episode 163
    Oct 24 2024

    He’s a superstar.

    Three time Olympian and rowing gold medallist Greg Searle is somewhat of an inspiration. After winning gold with his brother in 1992, bronze in 1996 and narrowly missing out in 2000, he was not content and 20 years later was back in a boat, at the age of 40, winning another Olympic medal.

    From being inspired by his history teacher to being the best in the world and with a couple of marathons and triathlons in between, Greg Searle certainly is a bit of a superstar – oh and he’s an Argyle fan too.

    This is the story of Greg Searle.

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    59 mins
  • The Argyle Podcast | Episode 162
    Oct 13 2024

    Argyle Fives on best partnerships.

    If Mariner won’t get you, Raffery will. One of the deadliest striking partnerships in Argyle's history and there have been quite a few.

    In the latest episode of the Argyle Fives series, Charlie Price, Kevin Nancekivell and Rob McNichol try to narrow down all of the legendary partnerships into a condensed list of five.

    Strikers, defenders, midfielder, coaches and even commentary teams. There are so many fond memories uncovered in this particular episode.

    Argyle Fives is also available to watch on Argyle TV - enjoy!

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • The Argyle Podcast | Episode 161
    Oct 9 2024

    Shell suit Shelly

    When a 16-year-old Paul Connolly arrived in Plymouth from Liverpool, not many would have imagined he would have gone on to become one of the club’s greatest full backs.

    ‘Shelly’ became an integral part of the Paul Sturrock revolution, featuring heavily in the 2003/04 promotion season. As the years and managers went on, he kept his place and was a strikers dream with his marauding runs and whipped in crosses becoming a feature of how Argyle played.

    But, after eight years at the club, he moved on as part of the mass exodus in 2008 and carved out a career at Derby and Leeds.

    This is the story of Paul Connolly.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • The Argyle Podcast | Episode 160
    Sep 25 2024

    Fireman Rhys.

    The name Rhys Griffiths might not mean that much to Argyle fans; a six-month spell which saw three goals in 17 matches doesn’t scream club legend. However, that short period of time meant so much to Rhys.

    The Cardiff born forward enjoyed a prolific time in his home country. He combined playing with working in the fire service and was a seven-time golden boot winner in the Welsh Premier League. But until the age of 32 he never got to achieve his boyhood dream of becoming a professional footballer.

    After a chance meeting with then Argyle boss, Carl Fletcher, that dream became a reality and in his early thirties Rhys the fireman became Rhys the footballer.

    This is the story of Rhys Griffiths.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Argyle Podcast | Episode 159
    Sep 11 2024

    “Bradley Wright Wright Phillips”

    A short but clearly affective spell at Home Park for Bradley Wright-Phillips helped propel his career in the right direction.

    Being from a famous footballing family, football was obviously going to be the career path for young Brad and his brother Shaun.

    They both made a breakthrough at Manchester City but while Shaun was on the upwards trajectory, Brad struggled for a variety of reasons.

    It wasn’t until a few home truths were uttered in the corridors of Home Park that Brad realised it was more than a name that made a football player.

    Goals followed, so many that he broke record in America and still hold the record for the most goals scored by a New York Red Bulls player.

    This is the story of Bradley Wright-Phillips.

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    47 mins
  • The Argyle Podcast | Episode 158
    Sep 4 2024

    With the summer transfer window now over, Head of Recruitment Jimmy Dickinson opens up about how he feels the business has gone.

    Nine new players have come into the club, with significant money paid. New markets explored and exciting additions who have already made an impact on the pitch.

    It hasn’t all be plain sailing and brining in quality players to improve the squad hasn’t been easy, but in this episode of the Argyle Podcast, we aim to give you a better understanding into what goes on.

    Let’s talk transfers.

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    36 mins