PLYMOUTH Parkway manager Lee Hobbs has called on the public to turn out in force and pack the lower tier of Plymouth Argyle’s Mayflower Stand when his side play host to Winchester City tonight.
The ‘Theatre of Greens’ will become the ‘Theatre of Yellows’ for one night only after the Pilgrims generously allowed Parkway to make use of Home Park because their Bolitho Park playing surface is still not capable of hosting football matches.
With Parkway so far behind with their Southern League Premier Division fixtures, all kinds of alternatives have been explored, but with Argyle not due to play at home until April 2, when they host Bristol City, the 13-day gap betwene their home fixtures means they were able to help out their non-league neighbours.
These are tough times financially for Parkway, who have endured 23 postponed matches so far this season. Not only have they lost out on gate receipts, but revenue from their clubhouse and food outlets as well, while hiring Yate Town’s ground for the recent clash with Merthyr Town also came at an additional unexpected and unwelcome cost.
This story is from the March 21, 2024 edition of The Herald.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the March 21, 2024 edition of The Herald.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Sabine lands first RAF boxing title in nine years
THE first RAF national boxing medal for nine years has been claimed by a boxer from Plymouth. Corporal Jennifer Sabine, who is from Woolwell, emerged as the female under-50kg category winner at the England Boxing National Development Championships (EBNDC).
Perks off as Argyle are beaten by Robinesses
PLYMOUTH Argyle fell to an unfortunate 2-0 defeat to Cheltenham Town at Kimberley Stadium, in the FA WPL Premier Division on Sunday, with manager Ryan Perks sent off following a controversial second goal for the visitors.
Raiders maintain home record in friendly victory
IT WAS a hectic week in the world of the Plymouth Raiders, with the club having to pull out all the stops with Portsmouth Force being in National Cup action.
Nadal all poised for grand finale
Rafael Nadal will try to keep his emotions in check as he prepares for the final event of his professional tennis career.
Buttler wants to call on big guns
JOS Buttler has his fingers crossed Ben Stokes and Joe Root are keen on white-ball returns for England in a bid to get the “team back to where we want to be”.
Farmers to protest over inheritance tax
LARGE demonstrations by farmers were expected in London today as they fight to reverse \"absolutely unacceptable\" changes to inheritance tax.
Man jailed for arson threat on mosques
A FATHER-OF-FOUR who made a TikTok video threatening to burn down every mosque in Newcastle has been jailed for 20 months.
Starmer in call for 'respectful' ties with China
SIR Keir Starmer has said he told Xi Jinping he wanted “respectful” relations with Beijing as he became the first prime minister to meet the Chinese president since 2018.
Review into tree felling about to open
PANEL CHOSEN FOR INQUIRY'S INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS
'Don't ever feel you're a nuisance'
CANCER SUFFERER SAYS GET CHECKED OUT
