Thursday 10 April 2014

ARGYLE PREPARE FOR OXFORD EXAMINATION

Nearly two years ago, Plymouth Argyle secured a draw with Oxford United that played a crucial part in helping the Pilgrims retain their league status.

Fast forward to the present day, and John Sheridan's Argyle of 2014 will be facing Oxford this Saturday needing win to leapfrog the U's and regain their place in the Play-Off zone.

Oxford - now managed by Gary Waddock- slipped out of the top seven last Saturday following a 2-0 defeat at Fleetwood, which was their third loss in as many games, so they will be looking to arrest what is now starting to look like an alarmingly slump.

The Pilgrims, on the other hand, bounced back from a defeat against Burton Albion to win 2-1 against Newport County at Rodney Parade on Tuesday night. Tyler Harvey and skipper Conor Hourihane were on target for Argyle as they returned to winning ways.

There will also be an extra historical significant for the Pilgrims this weekend, as it will be almost 30 years to the day since they travelled to Villa Park to face Watford in the 1984 FA Cup Semi Final.