Wednesday 24 April 2013

FINAL DAY DECIDER # THE PILGRIMS

One point from their final league fixture away to Rochdale will see Plymouth Argyle retain their 93 -year status as a Football League club.

Following their 1-0 defeat against promotion chasing Rotherham last Saturday, the Pilgrims need a point from their final game to Dale to ensure they will be playing League Two football in the 2013-14 season.

After the Millers' game, manager John Sheridan has called on every Pilgrims' fan who is able to attend to turn up in East Lancashire and support the team.

The 'Green Army' have responded positively to Sheridan's call as 1,500 tickets have been sent to Home Park by Rochdale and fans will also be able to 'pay on the day'.

Spotland holds happy memories for many of the travelling Pilgrims' support as the corresponding fixture in the 2001-02 saw Argyle win 3-1 with goals from Marino Keith, Graham Coughlan and Lee Hodges and secured them promotion from Division Three.

The Pilgrims later went on to lift the 3rd Division title with a record points haul of 102.

Managing the opposition on Saturday will be former Argyle defender Keith Hill who spent four years at Home Park between 1992 and 1996 who recently penned a three-year deal with Dale.