Argyle Chat returns after a brief break (Stu decided to go on holiday) and just as the 'Three Amigos' get together to record once again, one of the regulars announce they are leaving the Herald/Plymouth Live!We bid an emotional farewell at the end of the show (although he has promised to continue being a podcast guest) but only after discussing all the latest goings on at Home Park. Pre-season is well underway with matches played and plenty of new arrivals at the Theatre of Greens. We discuss those and wonder what areas are left for manager Ryan Lowe to address to complete his squad rebuild. The fixtures are out, not that anyone can watch inside stadiums right now of course, but there is some good news regarding live streaming and iFollow from the EFL. So grab yourself a drink (maybe some tissues as well) and enjoy the latest episode of Argyle Chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Plymouth Argyle back in pre-season training, thoughts turn towards the 2020/21 season and a return to League One for Ryan Lowe and the Pilgrims.As is always the case - not necessarily this time of year, but at this stage of pre-season - players are coming and going from Home Park, so we take a look at the signings made by Lowe so far. Luke McCormick, Ryan Hardie and Frank Nouble have arrived at Home Park, while Calum McFadzean has decided to leave and return north for family reasons. We also discuss the pros and cons of a wage cap in the EFL and the tough choices made by fans on buying season tickets when a return to stadiums is still unknown.So pour yourself a drink, sit back and relax and enjoy your latest dose of Argyle Chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Plymouth Argyle strikers Martin Gritton and Ian Stonebridge take over the show this week s we take a trip down Memory Lane and relive their days with the Pilgrims. The two were young, wide-eyed footballers dreaming of the big time when they were paired together at Home Park and struck up not just a good partnership on the field but a close partnership off it as well. With the help of Stuart James and Chris Errington, we talk about the 'good old days' and what it was like playing for Argyle at that time, their careers and what they are up to now football is little more than a distant memory. A huge thank you to both Gritts and Stoney for agreeing to do the podcast and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did recording it.So pour yourself a drink (it is a long one this week) sit back and enjoy an hour long special of Argyle Chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Argyle Chat welcomes a very special guest to the show as departing player of the year Antoni Sarcevic kindly joined us to talk about his time with the Pilgrims and his decision to leave Home Park.Signed by Derek Adams in January 2017, the former Chester, Fleetwood and Shrewsbury midfielder has had a great time in the Westcountry, where he was able to revive his football career and become a firm fans' favourite as well. The 'Manchester Messi' talks candidly about his decision to leave,m his time with the Pilgrims and gives his view on the nickname handed him by the Green Army. Sarcevic also answers the many questions sent in to us, before giving an emotional farewell to the Green Army that lauded his performances in a green shirt... and I think it's safe to say you haven't heard or seen the last of the popular now former Pilgrim just yet. So sit back and enjoy your regular dose of Argyle Chat with the Manchester Messi! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the joy of promotion subsides somewhat, thoughts of next season have already started and what sort of squad manager Ryan Lowe will have in League One. But will he be around to see it? The gaffer has been linked with the managerial vacancy at Bolton Wanderers and is one of many topics discussed by Chris Errington, Jak Ball and host Stuart James in this week's show. We also discuss contracts and assess those that have signed and those that have not; what lies in store for Argyle's younger players and discuss the return of football after a three-month shutdown due to the CV-19 pandemic. So get yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy 40 minutes of Argyle Chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long wait is finally over for fans of Plymouth Argyle, who can now look forward to League One football after the Pilgrims' promotion from League Two was confirmed last week. Chris Errington and Jak Ball join host Stuart James to reflect on an eventful week and the most peculiar of seasons, which was obviously cut short due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We address a host of questions form our listeners and reflect on the retained list, which was also announced last week. Can Argyle kick on again? Which of the loan stars could return to Home Park? There's plenty to discuss, so sit back and enjoy your latest dose of Argyle Chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a few weeks away due to staff being on furlough, we are delighted to be back with Chris Errington and Jak Ball joining host Stuart James to talk all things Argyle.It looks as though the season will finish imminently, so what does that mean for Argyle? And is it fair they get promoted to League One in what has effectively become football's equivalent of Musical Chairs! What now for Argyle manager Ryan Lowe as he sorts out his retained list? And just when can the Green Army look forward to a return to Home Park?!All that and plenty more, so sit back, relax and enjoy 40 minutes of Argyle Chat... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nation is in lockdown, there is no football being played. Stu, Chris and Jak are working from home, but thanks to modern technology, we have STILL managed to come up with our weekly podcast to give you your weekly fix of Argyle Chat! Apologies in advance for the poor sound quality, though.We discuss the appointment of Karl Curtis as an Academy coach at Home Park and discuss the implications of the non=league scene finishing early and the disappointment for clubs like Truro City, Tiverton, Plymouth Parkway and Tavistock AFC, who were all chasing the promotion dream this season.We also look back at the sad passing of former chairman Dan McCauley and discuss Chris' potential new career as a gaming commentator, as Argyle pick up four points from two FIFA matches streamed live on our Facebook page!Yes, it really as come to that, but anything to keep you entertained in these difficult and unprecedented times is worth making the effort for.Take care, stay safe and enjoy... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This extra episode of #ArgyleChat discusses all the latest goings on, which includes a statement from the EFL that explains that the season is going to be suspended for longer. We also discuss Ryan Lowe and how he is passing the time, Simon Hallett and his reassuring words and we take a long back at some of yours and our favourite Argyle matches. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There may be no football this week, but there is still plenty to talk about as the footballing world come to terms with the impact of coronavirus.Chris Errington and Jak Ball discuss the unprecedented circumstances facing everyone right now with the football world in shutdown until April at the very least.We also discuss your questions with the pitch debate again coming to the fore and ask the question whether clubs should do more in investing in their playing surface. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been the perfect week for Plymouth Argyle with back-to-back wins over Grimsby Town and Macclesfield Town. Six points has seen them cement their place in League Two's top three and they now head to a clash against another former manager in Derek Adams and his Morecambe side. Chris Errington joins host Stuart James top reflect on a fantastic seven days for the Pilgrims and we are also joined by Marjons student and Argyle fan Mike Parrish to discuss the city's other progressive football club, Plymouth Parkway. Mike gives us the lowdown on life at Bolitho Park and we discuss the merits of how another club higher up the pyramid can be of great benefit to both teams. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode looks back on Plymouth Argyle's 2-1 League Two defeat at Bradford City where the Pilgrims ended the game with just nine men.It was a miracle the game was even on due to the atrocious weather and state of the Valley Parade pitch, but in the Yorkshire mud, Argyle came up short against a Bantams side that needed the win to boost their own promotion aspirations.Chris Errington joins host Stuart James to look back on the weekend's events and we also discuss Simon Hallett's 'Argyle philosophy' and five-year vision for the Pilgrims' future.We also pay tribute to Lee Hobbs and his Plymouth Parkway team for their terrific run in this season's FA Vase, which sadly came to an end following a 2-0 defeat at Hebburn Town in the quarter-finals on Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has certainly been a busy few weeks for Plymouth Argyle with four games in two weeks and with no game until Saturday's trip to Bradford, the break offers Ryan Lowe and his players the chance to recharge ahead of another challenging run of games. On Saturday, perhaps a bit of fatigue was evident as the Pilgrims were held to a goalless draw by Cambridge United at Home Park. Chris Erriungton and Jak Ball join host Stuart James to look back on that game, ahead to Bradford and we give our own take on the race for promotion from League Two, while Jak shoots down the argument made by Nathan Jones on Quest at the weekend that League Two is the hardest league to get out of. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a bad day for Plymouth Argyle as their promotion hopes took a blow as they were hammered 3-0 at Colchester United - and it could have been a lot worse for the below-par Pilgrims. Three goals in the first half did the damage and the Essex side missed chances a plenty to win by a far bigger scoreline. So what went wrong?Given Argyle were far from convincing in some other recent games, had it been coming? Or is it just a blip in the Pilgrims' charge towards an immediate return to League One?Chris Errington and Jak Ball join host Stuart James to look back on Saturday's disappointment, but Argyle have an immediate chance to put things right when they head to Salford City on Tuesday night before another big game at home to Crewe Alexandra this weekend. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the visit of football royalty, and former Premier League and Plymouth Argyle boss, Neil Warnock, to Herald Towers for a podcast last week, it was just Jak Ball and Chris Errington that sat down for this week's show to reflect on the past seven days for Argyle.It hasn't been a bad week either with the Pilgrims moving into the automatic promotion places with four points form six following back-to-back home games against Crawley Town and Newport County, which yielded four points from six.Jak and Chris reflect on the past week and the direction in which Argyle's season is going.They also look ahead to Saturday's clash with Colchester United, another team in excellent form, that are sure to have a big say in the League Two promotion race. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Argyle Chat were blessed by Football Royalty this week as we welcomed legendary football manager Neil Warnock onto the show. Warnock gave his typically forthright views on Argyle now and when he was in charge and why he feels they are better equipped than ever to charge through the leagues and make a push for Premier League football in the near future. He also reflects on his time in charge at Home Park, what it was really like to work with Dan McCauley and what he has been up to since leaving Cardiff City last season. Warnock also gave our 20 questions quiz a crack, so sit back and enjoy 45 minutes with one of the game's most colourful characters. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plymouth Argyle were far from their fluent best in beating Mansfield Town on Saturday, but they did enough to see off Mansfield Town on the return of Graham Coughlan to Home Park at the weekend. Chris Errington and Jak Ball join host Stuart James in looking back on the victory where the Pilgrims closed the gap on League Two leaders Swindon Town following their surprise defeat at Newport County. We also discuss the excellent form of goalkeeper Alex Palmer and answer your questions, before Jak goes on a rant and defends FA Cup replays, which led to a Twitter 'spat' with Gary Lineker, of all people! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is turning into a season to remember for Plymouth Argyle, who extended their recent fine run with a convincing 3-0 win at Carlisle United on Saturday. 'He's one of our own' sang the Green Army as 'that boy' Luke Jephcott added another brace to the one he got at Scunthorpe United seven days earlier, which led to Ryan Lowe calling him his 'Goal Machine!'We discuss Jephcott's impact and whether he has the attributes to go far and ask whether Ryan Lowe has finally got his chance converters after a goalscoring debut from fellow frontman Ryan Hardie. Or will he look to do further business this January?We look ahead to the return of Graham Coughlan to Home Park on Saturday (for what feels like the tenth time this season) and the clash with Mansfield Town. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Happy new Year to all our listeners and it has been a good start to 2020 for Plymouth Argyle as well following the 3-1 win at Scunthorpe United, which ended a pretty productive festive period. After the disappointment of the postponed game at Macclesfield, Argyle went on to beat Cheltenham Town on Boxing Day and then Stevenage thanks to a stoppage time goal from Niall Canavan, A 2-1 defeat in front of the newly-opened Mayflower Stand kicked off the New Year, but normal service was resumed when Ryan Lowe's men won at Scunthorpe with two goals from Luke Jephcott, who had returned from a loan spell at Truro City. We look back on that festive period and ahead to January when the transfer window opens and Argyle have already concluded one piece of business with Tyreeq Bakinson arriving on loan from Bristol City. But who will follow? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Argyle Chat looks back at the Pilgrims 3-0 win over Morecambe. The game was former Argyle boss Derek Adams first back at Home Park since his sacking in April. We discuss the comments he made and whether or not he was having a dig at his former employers.Also discussed is George Cooper's impressive performance, the ambitions of the Pilgrims, Graham Coughlan's likely departure from Bristol Rovers and League Two action. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices