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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