FOUNDED as Argyle Football Club, the club turned professional in 1903, when the club adopted its current name of Plymouth Argyle FC.
The name 'Argyle' is derived from the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders who were stationed in Plymouth and whose teamwork in winning the Army Cup had greatly impressed.
The original ground was destroyed by German bombers during the Blitz in World War II. It was rebuilt after the war and then largely demolished as part of an extensive renovation completed in 2002.
Background
Home Ground is Home Park
Current Home Club colours: green shirts and white shorts.
Plymouth Argyle FC are known as 'The Pilgrims', 'The Greens', or simply 'Argyle'.
Biggest victory 8-1 against Millwall, Division 2 January 16, 1932.
Record attendance: 43,596 v Aston Villa October 10, 1936.
Stadium capacity 19,800
In 1973, Santos FC visited Home Park as part of their European tour with Brazilian footballing legend Pele. Argyle won 3-2 in front of 37,639 people.
Club crest features the Mayflower - the ship which carried the Pilgrim Fathers to Massachusetts, America in 1620.
In 1984, Argyle reached the FA Cup Semi Final - despite being a Division 3 club, losing to Watford.
FA Cup Quarter-Finalists 2007 - again narrowly losing to Watford.
Recent Highlights
Promotion to the Championship in 2003-04.
England v Scotland U18 International 2006.
Ground improvements for the fans.
Ginsters have been main club shirt sponsor for the past six years.
Elton John and George Michael at Home Park 2007 and Westlife and Meat Loaf 2008. Rod Stewart plays at Home Park in 2009.
City Highlights
Plymouth is the second largest city on the south coast of England.
Population of 256,000, more than 30,000 of which are students.
14th largest city in England.
Day visitors = 11 million per year.
More people are now relocating to the Devon and Cornwall area than ever before.
Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty with Dartmoor National Park to the north, Plymouth Hoe, the Barbican and Drake Circus.
International sailing and powerboat racing Including Transat - Sailing Regatta. Transatlantic Challenge.
Annual British Fireworks Championship.
St Mellion internationally renowned Championship Golf Course within 15 minutes drive.
Commercial Brochure 2010-11
