Chris, Mark and Tom review another Home Park barnstormer. Arguably the best first half performance of the season is followed by 45 minutes of basketball craziness but, on balance, everyone is happy.

There is special praise for peripheral players becoming central to a new flowing style, a balanced take on 2 points lost or one point gained. Bottom of the league, but fighting!

And there is still time for a rapid fire 3-3 quiz.

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Finn who?!

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Join host Mark Lovell on the latest episode of the Pilgrims Podcast as he chats with Adrian Bevington.

In this episode, we dive into the weekend’s big Championship clash between Plymouth Argyle and Middlesbrough. Adrian offers a unique perspective, having enjoyed two spells with his hometown club and boasting a remarkable 17-year career at the Football Association, including a successful stint as Managing Director of England’s National Teams. Adrian has also held senior roles with the Welsh FA, Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa, and UEFA, and now serves as the UK lead for PROProfil, a prominent international player agency. Adrian shares fascinating stories from his time at the FA, including his extensive dealings with Wayne Rooney, offering unique insights into one of England’s most iconic players.

The conversation also turns to former Argyle loanee Finn Azaz, now excelling under Michael Carrick at Boro. Mark and Adrian discuss the circumstances surrounding Finn’s transfer and the knock-on effects his departure has had at Home Park since January.

Additionally, the pair explore Carrick’s impressive development as a manager at Middlesbrough and delve into the key storylines ahead of this weekend’s exciting fixture.

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In this episode, host Mark Lovell sits down with ESPN’s senior football writer, Mark Ogden, to talk about Plymouth Argyle’s new addition—coach Mike Phelan.

Mark Ogden provides unique insights into Phelan’s illustrious career, reflecting on his time at Manchester United, where Phelan played a pivotal role both on the training ground and behind the scenes. Having assisted legendary managers like Sir Alex Ferguson and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Phelan’s wealth of experience could prove invaluable to Argyle. The discussion also examines how Phelan’s arrival strengthens the support system for under-pressure Argyle boss Wayne Rooney. Could Phelan’s influence help Rooney steady the ship and lay a stronger foundation for success at the club? Additionally, the pair preview the weekend clash against Rooney’s close friend and former teammate Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough, offering insights into the key storylines surrounding the fixture.

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https://ko-fi.com/pilgrimspodcast Mark Ogden provides unique insights into Phelan’s illustrious career, reflecting on his time at Manchester United, where Phelan

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