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sufferedsince 68 wrote:

Sturtz wrote:

sufferedsince 68 wrote:

Almost all of Exeters wins have been in front of two or three thousand fans in shit little grounds similar to the Sidhole, i think they will fold like a cheap tent at the Brentihad.

What like our win at Portsmouth last week in front of 17,195 people?

You green boys really are clutching at straws aren't you?

Your better off forgetting about this fixture and concentrate on scraping ugly and lucky one goal winners against crap teams, our boys are out of your league chums!  

Just a few weeks ago Exeter were Dogshit, i'm confident that your return to Dogshittiness,will begin on saturday.

That's the spirit! How refreshing to find a Green with faith in his team,

You're second and we're well behind in fourth, you should be confident, no matter how deluded you might be,

Sturtz wrote:

sufferedsince 68 wrote:

Sturtz wrote:

sufferedsince 68 wrote:

Almost all of Exeters wins have been in front of two or three thousand fans in shit little grounds similar to the Sidhole, i think they will fold like a cheap tent at the Brentihad.

What like our win at Portsmouth last week in front of 17,195 people?

You green boys really are clutching at straws aren't you?

Your better off forgetting about this fixture and concentrate on scraping ugly and lucky one goal winners against crap teams, our boys are out of your league chums!  

Just a few weeks ago Exeter were Dogshit, i'm confident that your return to Dogshittiness,will begin on saturday.

That's the spirit! How refreshing to find a Green with faith in his team,

You're second and we're well behind in fourth, you should be confident, no matter how deluded you might be,

Sturtz, im a card carrying Jimmy, Loving hardcore Aviva, ask anyone on here!

You're Porky's love child you are!

Sturtz wrote:

You're Porky's love child you are!

Yep Pappa Pigs my pa!

Where's Lord Tisdale these days?

Banished.

Sturtz wrote:

Where's Lord Tisdale these days?

Still w*nking off about Brexit and Trump

Oh dear that's a shame, I suppose he's found another forum somewhere to vent his estimable spleen. He's very entertaining though, certainly made this site worth visiting.

Sturtz wrote:

Oh dear that's a shame, I suppose he's found another forum somewhere to vent his estimable spleen. He's very entertaining though, certainly made this site worth visiting.

He was entertaining, in his own bolshy small club syndrome chip on the shoulder type of way.

But he just went across the line too many times. ATD is about as forgiving a Forum as you're ever likely to find. Generally we aren't a bunch of Princess's who wet our knickers at the sight of a swear word, but 'Tis just kept trying to push the boundaries.

That said, I'd have him back for the comedy value.

Christy Pym is better than McCormick? No Sonny Bradley.

Hugh Watt wrote:

Christy Pym is better than McCormick? No Sonny Bradley.

Do we really care what they say up there?

Heading to the Devon Derby this weekend? Here's what we know about pubs and travel

As 1,500 Exeter City fans prepare to make the short trip to Plymouth on Saturday for one of the biggest derbies in years, we put together an away guide for Grecians' supporters.

Kick-off is at 3pm this Saturday, February 11 at Home Park in what is shaping up to be one of the biggest Devon derbies in years.

Travel

The club are running supporter's coaches as usual, which depart from the usual Unit One nightclub at 12.15pm

There are plenty of trains running to and from Exeter St. Davids to Plymouth, with services around every 30 minutes.

Plymouth train station is about one and a half miles away from the ground and takes approximately 15 minutes by foot.Turn immediately right out of the train station, and right again under the railway bridge. You will arrive at a roundabout. In front of you will be the Pennycomequick pub.

From here, walk up Alma Road to the top and turn right at the Britannia pub. You will come to a concreted path, follow it uphill and it will bring you past the council-run pitch and putt golf course to Home Park itself.

Thinking of driving down the A38? It is advised to get down to Home Park early on Saturday in order to secure a parking place.

There is a large car park on site at the stadium, and usually the first people in are generally the first ones out. Street Parking is available but there isn't a lot in the immediate vicinity.

Again, an early arrival is the best bet but you won't struggle to find a spot if you're willing to walk 10 minutes or so back to the stadium.

Designated Exeter City supporter pubs?

There is a bar in the away section at Home Park, which also sells refreshments.

Usually, the designated away fan pub is Wetherspoons, The Britannia about a 10-minute walk from the stadium; however they are still awaiting to hear if city fans can enter this pub.

Devon & Cornwall Police have not commented on designated pubs for Grecians' fans.

Can I still buy tickets?

All 1,500 tickets that city have been allocated have sold out.

City have sold out their allocation for Home Park, which could see one of the biggest derby crowds for decades. Plymouth are looking into keeping temporary seating at the ground, which was installed for the FA Cup replay against Liverpool, which the Pilgrims lost 1-0.

The game is shaping up to be one of the biggest derbies, with Argyle in second place and
Grecians fourth in the League Two table

All City fans warmly welcomed in the Embassy Club, just across from The Brittania.

One of the worst guides I've ever read, enjoy yer beer in the Pennycomequick

Jimmy Spencer and David Ijaha getting close to Plymouth Argyle comebacks


STRIKER Jimmy Spencer and midfielder David Ijaha are nearing returns to action for Plymouth Argyle after injury lay-offs.

The pair are part of the Pilgrims' squad at their warm weather training camp in Marbella on Spain's Costa del Sol.

However, the trio of Gary Miller, Connor Smith and on-loan Bristol City striker Paul-Arnold Garita have stayed behind in Plymouth to continue to receive treatment for injuries.

John Marquis, Barry Roche, Ollie Watkins and Ben Whiteman are the nominees for January’s Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month.

Exeter frontman Watkins scored two goals - including a superb effort at Grimsby - in January and set up five, including a hat-trick of assists against Colchester.

Marcus Bignot, Steve Evans, Darren Ferguson and Paul Tisdale are the nominees for January's Sky Bet League Two Manager of the Month.

Paul Tisdale' Exeter side won five straight games in Janaury

Brimming with confidence and the trust he inspires, Tisdale's Exeter side ripped through defences with ease in January, earning a maximum 15 points from five games with a 15-2 goal differential and soaring unstoppably into the play-off positions

I expect nothing less than a total stuffing of Exeter City, who are small time even in Exeter ffs!
Despite being on a ninty seven match unbeaten run they cant get four and a half thousand of their own fans into the Sidhole, so no excuses are acceptable if their players are any good wtf are they doing at Exeter? anything less than three points and i will be having a tantrum.

sufferedsince 68 wrote:

I expect nothing less than a total stuffing of Exeter City, who are small time even in Exeter ffs!
Despite being on a ninty seven match unbeaten run they cant get four and a half thousand of their own fans into the Sidhole, so no excuses are acceptable if their players are any good wtf are they doing at Exeter? anything less than three points and i will be having a tantrum.

Me also.

I will peed off if Argyle lose this match. 

This fixture is one of those so-called ''big games'' (both sides going rather well in League Two), where defeat must be avoided at all costs.

SIMON HOOPER will be the referee  at Home Park on Saturday.

will be assisted by Robert Hyde and Adam Crysell

Fourth Official Mark Pottage

It will be a second high-profile match in seven days for the Wiltshire match official.

Hooper took charge of Huddersfield Town's dramatic 2-1 home win against Leeds United in a fiercely contested West Yorkshire derby on Sunday.

A mass brawl erupted after Huddersfield scored a late winning goal and Town boss David Wagner ran to one of the corner flags to celebrate with his players.

His Leeds counterpart Garry Monk took exception to that and the pair clashed when Wagner walked through the visitors' technical area.

Both were sent to the stands by Hooper while three players were booked following the ensuing brawl  two from Leeds and one from Huddersfield.

Hooper is one of 20 Select Group 2 referees who mainly take charge of games in the Championship.

Overall this season, he has shown 98 yellow cards and  only red carded 1 player in 28 games this season.

He was the referee for Argyle's 2-0 defeat away to Reading in the EFL Cup first round in August.

His last game at Home Park was in September 2015 when the Pilgrims beat Barnet 2-1 in a League Two game.

Fact is Exeter are classes above brent's Argo. This one must be written off as a loss. Just glad I'm boycotting Saturday as I am every other match while the stench of brent fills the air around HP.

Police issue warning over violence and drinking at Plymouth Argyle v Exeter City

Police are preparing for the big Devon derby this weekend between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City with warnings for fans to behave.

Extra officers are expected to be on hand for the match which historically has seen animosity overspill from the terraces to the Home Park car park and surrounding areas.

Supt Glen Mayhew, the police officer in charge of the operation on Saturday, said: "As a force we are experienced in policing large scale sporting events such as this, and we have worked with both clubs to ensure the Devon derby is policed appropriately.

"There will be a police presence in the area throughout the day, and anyone who is intent on causing a disturbance will be dealt with swiftly and robustly."

In previous years Plymouth officers have been supported by colleagues from across the force area, as well as mounted officers from South Wales, the National Police Air Service helicopter based in Exeter as well as the force's dog units.

Supt Mayhew said: "People need to be aware that the match is an all-ticket affair and therefore no tickets will be available to purchase on the day.

"If any supporters are deemed to be drunk then you will be refused entry into Home Park.

"The recent match against Liverpool highlights how well the city and the club can accommodate thousands of people for sporting fixtures.

"The vast majority of fans are a pleasure to work with and we look forward to welcoming them all to Plymouth this Saturday.

"However, if you are caught using foul and abusive language, then you run the risk of being ejected from the ground and arrested."

The latest information on matchday will be tweeted via the @DCP_Football, the Force's Football Unit dedicated twitter account.

SATURDAY’S match at Home Park.

Argyle v Exeter.

Pilgrims v Grecians.

The 105th Devon Expressway Derby.

Second v fourth.

Sold out.

The last time the two teams met, as recently as September, St James Park witnessed a famous Pilgrims’ victory - and the post-match observation of Argyle manager Derek Adams that "Devon is Green and White tonight...and always will be."

Since then, second-placed Argyle have forged another promotion campaign and are tucked just in behind leaders Doncaster Rovers, while fourth-placed Exeter have come up on the rails since November on the back of a 12-game undefeated sequence featuring 10 wins, nine clean sheets and seven successive victories.

Another unbeaten game will see City equal a 30-year-old club record while David Wheeler’s feat of scoring in each of the last seven wins is already an all-time Exeter best.

Argyle have picked up 19 points from their most recent nine matches, winning three from the last four, with only Premier League Liverpool lowering their colours at Home Park this year.

Exeter boast the EFL’s Player of the Month for January, Ollie Watkins; Argyle’s Jake Jervis pipped him to the PFA’s award for the Player of the Month for December and will receive his award before the game.  

Argyle, who beat Exeter 2-0 at St James Park earlier this season with goals from Graham Carey and Arnie Garita, have won 44 of their meetings against City; Exeter have won 30 against the Greens. There have been 30 draws shared between the two sides.

New Argyle signings Antoni Sarcevic, Ryan Taylor and Matty Kennedy could all make their Home Park debuts in the game.

On either side are players with attachments to the other: Taylor will join the likes of Gary Sawyer, Reuben Reid, David Fox and Luke Croll with a boot in the other camp.

Nearly 15,000 will cram into Home Park - for a League Two game, remember – displaying passion and emotion that will be unmatched anywhere in the country this weekend.

To help you plan your day, we are offering the following advice:

THE game is SOLD OUT. There are no more tickets available to purchase. Please do not come to Home Park if you do not have a ticket.

THE match kicks off at 3pm. However, it would help you, and us, if you could please arrive early and ease the anticipated pressure on the Home Park turnstiles.  

USE public transport, whenever possible.

FREE car-parking is available adjacent to the ground, but this will fill up very early. Street parking in the area is available, but please take care to note local restrictions.

MONTPELIER’S Primary School are opening their staff car park (North Down Road, Beacon Park PL2 3HN) from 1.30pm at a cost of £10 per vehicle. Parking is at your own risk; spaces are limited and will be on a first come, first served basis; gates will close 30 minutes after the end of the match.

TURNSTILES to the Mayflower Grandstand, Devonport end, Lyndhurst and Barn Park end all open at 1.30pm.

THE Family Zone for All is NOT open for the game.

PLEASE make sure you sit in the seat that corresponds to the number on your ticket. Anyone found in a seat or an area where they should not be could be ejected from the ground.

RECEPTION at Home Park will be open from 9am on match-day.

THE Superstore at Home Park will also be open from 9am on match-day.

THE award-winning Pilgrim match-day programme, costing £3, will be on sale.  

PLEASE note, it is a criminal offence to enter a sports ground whilst drunk and to bring alcohol into the ground. Anyone trying to enter Home Park whilst drunk will be refused entry and anyone found attempting to bring alcohol into the ground will be handed to the police. There is a three-year football banning order linked to these offences.

FANS are asked to be mindful of the Home Park ground regulations and refrain from entering the field of play before, during or after any game. Pitch incursions pose a threat to the safety of players, officials and spectators and will result in the Pilgrims being disciplined by the Football Association. Such incidents have resulted in clubs being charged and subsequently fined up to £200,000 by Regulatory Commissions.

THE following articles must not be brought into the ground: knives, fireworks, smoke canisters, air-horns, flares, weapons, dangerous or hazardous items, laser devices, bottles, glass vessels, cans, poles and any article that might be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety. Anyone found to be in possession of any of these articles inside the ground could face a criminal prosecution and will receive an immediate and indefinite banning order from Home Park.

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Better be quick to snap up those bargain £10 parking spaces at Montpelier.