Pilgrims Podcast

Is it all about the points, or should we be more concerned by another poor performance? Chris and Alex try to distract themselves from the unfolding U.S. election by discussing another late win in a genuine ‘six-pointer’ at home to Portsmouth. Against the backdrop of the team’s ongoing injury crisis, the pair manage to find some reasons for optimism, but the fragility of the squad and the recent poor form simply cannot be ignored.

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Join host Mark Lovell as he welcomes Portsmouth News Chief Sports Writer Neil Allen to dissect the Dockyard Derby as Plymouth Argyle host Pompey. Neil, who has written five Pompey books, provides all the latest info on our relegation rivals as the pair dive into the key match-ups for the massive six-pointer at Home Park. The intense rivalry between former bosses Derek Adams and Paul Cook also comes under the spotlight, touching on previous famous games in the Battle of the Ports.

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How do you analyse a game where one side barely plays football? The panel takes a shot, doing their best to justify a second-string Argyle side camped out in their own penalty area. The game’s context becomes a central focus, with a string of poor performances behind and two huge games looming ahead.

After a quick Ko-Fi plug (link below), the panel dives deeper into Tuesday’s crucial match and the upcoming away fixture at Derby. Would a strong home performance and a solid away showing next week redeem this surreal outing? It may be too early to panic, but nerves are creeping in all around. It’s never dull.

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Join host Mark Lovell as he welcomes the Yorkshire Evening Post’s Chief Football Writer, Graham Smyth, to unpack Plymouth Argyle's challenging Championship clash at Leeds United. Graham provides the latest insights on the title favourites, as the two journalists dive into the key match-ups at Elland Road. In particular, Wayne Rooney, Darko Gyabi, and Adam Forshaw all come under the microscope.

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Argyle’s latest rollercoaster leaves much to unpack on the newest Pilgrims Podcast. In Part One, Mark and Tom are joined by Seve to break down the 3-3 draw, analysing key substitutions and standout performances as Argyle managed to snatch a draw from the jaws of defeat.

In Part Two, Archie joins to dive into post-game reactions, including insights from the gaffer’s press conference, mixed fan feedback, and renewed calls to focus on long-term goals. With just 12 points from 12 games, the team asks: is it time to stay calm or question sustainability? They also look at upcoming fixtures and what’s needed to get back on track.

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Mark and Tom discuss the defeat to Millwall, and then Mark is joined by Preston writer Josh McLoughlin to preview their trip to play Argyle on Saturday. Josh talks about his love for North End and the two discuss the key match-ups. Ryan Lowe, Paul Heckingbottom, KKH and Peter Ridsdale all under the spotlight too.

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Cardiff 5 Argyle 0. Where do we even start after that debacle? Would things have been much different if Obafemi hadn't missed an early sitter? Cissoko's reckless red card further complicated matters just before halftime, and Argyle were unable to stem the bleeding, suffering a miserable defeat. The pod raises concerns over Argyle's dismal away form in that awful white kit—just one point and one goal so far. The impact of the recent international break on momentum is discussed, along with managing expectations amid the media hype surrounding head coach Mr. Rooney. Argyle's poor record at Millwall is revisited, but there's still a glimmer of hope. The show wraps up with a therapeutic quiz on recent performances and club history.

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Join host Mark Lovell as he welcomes The Guardian's Chief Sports Writer, Barney Ronay, to preview Plymouth Argyle's Championship clash with Millwall. Barney shares his passion for the 'Lions' and breaks down the key match-ups at the Den. The conversation also covers his admiration for Wayne Rooney, along with his recent articles on Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane, and even includes a chat about Mrs. Coleen Rooney's upcoming appearance on I'm a Celebrity".

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Former Argyle and Cardiff striker Joe Mason joins the pod to discuss his eventful time at the Welsh club. A boyhood Argyle fan, Joe departed during the difficult administration period and went on to score a memorable League Cup final goal for Cardiff against Liverpool at Wembley in 2012. He provides insights into Cardiff's current struggles, financial issues, his friend Joe Ralls' leadership, and improvements under caretaker manager Riza.

The discussion shifts to "Rooneyball," balancing traditional tactics with modern strategies, and Joe’s thoughts on Andre Gray's mid-season signing, including the challenges of joining a team midway through a campaign. He also shares his experience playing under a high-profile manager, in his case, Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Tom and Archie wrap up with updates on potential investment, TalkSport’s Rooney obsession, Dewsnip’s points target, and a possible January move for Cissoko.

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Another last-gasp winner from Morgan Whittaker at Home Park. Randell's brilliance continues to shine in midfield, while Michael Obafemi’s role as striker raises questions. There’s praise for Argyle’s recruitment and a look at the latest addition, striker Andre Gray. Whisper it quietly, but with nine points in the last five games, Argyle are on the rise under Wayne Rooney.

We also revisit the match-winner Morgan Whittaker. What’s behind the growing fan criticism of Argyle’s top player? A lively discussion follows on this week’s Pilgrims Podcast heading into the international break.

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