The Argyle Podcast

When Sean McCarthy joined Plymouth Argyle in 1988, few people would have thought he would go on to play and star in the Premier League, but Sean did.

From humble beginnings in South Wales, he battled his way though non-league before getting his chance at his boyhood club, Swansea City.

Financial troubles blighted his time at the Swans before Argyle acted as a magnificent springboard for the big forward. Forever remembered for scoring that goal against Everton in the FA Cup and a hat trick in a 3-0 win West Bromwich Albion.

A successful spell at Bradford City led to Premier League side Oldham Athletic getting his signature and although the Latics ended up getting relegated, Sean as fond memories of the top flight.

This is the story of Sean McCarthy. 

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It's fair to say that Lee Makel's time at Argyle didn't go as he or the club would have planned.

He made a promising start to life as a professional, making his debut for Newcastle United aged 17, before moving to Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League.

A highly successful few years in Scotland led to Argyle boss Bobby Williamson bringing Lee and a number of other players from north of the border, to Home Park.

A combination of injury and personal reasons meant that Lee's stay at Home Park was brief. Undeterred he went back to Scotland and even had a stint in Sweden as the player manager of Ostersunds.

This is the story of Lee Makel.

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Not many players who have pulled on the green of Argyle have then gone onto win the Premier League and play in Europe.

Nicky Marker however, is able to make that claim. After swapping Exeter for Plymouth he excelled at Home Park and quickly became a fans' favourite. Playing either at the heart of defence or in midfield, his presence was crucial in Argyle's five-year stay in the second tier.

In 1992, just a few weeks after Blackburn Rovers clinched promotion to the Premier League at Home Park, Marker made the move to Lancashire to play for Rovers.

A Premier League-winning campaign and a Champions League appearance would follow before injuries began to take their toll. A fond member of the Argyle side in the 80s this is the career of Nicky Marker.

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When Carl Fletcher joined Argyle, the Greens were in their fifth season in the Championship. Two seasons later he had just been dismissed as manager.

His journey started as a 17 year old at Bournemouth and led him to the heights of an FA Cup final. 

Spells as captain of Wales, years in the Premier League and even under the stewardship of Edgar Davids followed, but it was his spell at Home Park that shaped him.

This is the story of Carl Fletcher.

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Captain, leader, legend.

Paul Wotton and Plymouth Argyle go together like scones and clotted cream, Wottsy is Argyle.

He made his debut aged 17 under Steve McCall and by the time he retired at 36, had notched up 491 appearances for his hometown club.

Many highs, a few lows and several bulletlike free-kicks.

This is the story of Paul Wotton.

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26 seasons on the beat and not done yet.

Chris Errington has been supporters go to for everything Plymouth Argyle for over a quarter of a decade.

In that time, he has seen 13 full-time managers, 5 promotions, 4 relegations and even Paul Sturrock in a jacuzzi.

From reporting from a crane to having late night drinks with the manager, Chris has seen pretty much everything in his time covering the Greens.

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Hardie's on fire.

Having grown up a Rangers fans, Ryan Hardie lived out his childhood dream of playing for his boyhood club.
From making his debut under club legend Ally McCoist to scoring his first goals on his first start -- it was a fairytale.

However, it became clear he needed a move and it would take travelling the length of the country to find his new home. 163 games and 49 goals later, Ryan has just put pen to paper on a three-year deal at Argyle - keen to continue his journey with his new favourite team.

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The Britpop Footballer.

Paul McGregor lived the life many of us have dreamed of - twice over. He broke into a Nottingham Forest side under the great Brian Clough and scored goals in the UEFA Cup and Premier League.

Not content with footballer life, Paul also was a hit on the music scene. On the back pages for football, in the magazines for music.

His goalscoring talents were seen, and loved, by Argyle fans at the turn of the century. He spent just the two seasons at Argyle but made an impact winning the golden boot and Player of the Year trophies in his first season.

Listen to this honest, open and incredibly entertaining chat, with Paul McGregor.

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"Argyle have reached the promised land."

Clive Tyldesely is a broadcaster who has seen it all. He has called some of the biggest games and been part of some of the sport's most high profile moments. Despite over 30 years in the commentary box, he has only been to Home Park once.

It was a job he was born to do, would do anything to be successful at and no doubt, it has paid off. 

Listen to the man himself go back through his career. He talks about his best moments, worst moments, big breaks and that night in Barcelona.

As well as his commentary, Clive has also been successful in business and his commentary charts are becoming increasingly popular. And guess what, he has done one for our Sky Bet League One title winning season.

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Season review.

Director of Football Neil Dewsnip, looks back at the past 10 months and highlights the keys to Argyle's success.

Over 100 points, 31 league wins, just eight points dropped at home and constantly defying the odds, the 2022/23 Sky Bet League One season will live long in the memory.

Neil discusses pre-season planning, secrets to success and a frank chat with the players around playing time. The achievement was no fluke.

Ryan Perks, Argyle Women's manager, also speaks about how they fared this season and why next year could be a good one for the Greens.

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