Fireman Rhys.

The name Rhys Griffiths might not mean that much to Argyle fans; a six-month spell which saw three goals in 17 matches doesn’t scream club legend. However, that short period of time meant so much to Rhys.

The Cardiff born forward enjoyed a prolific time in his home country. He combined playing with working in the fire service and was a seven-time golden boot winner in the Welsh Premier League. But until the age of 32 he never got to achieve his boyhood dream of becoming a professional footballer.

After a chance meeting with then Argyle boss, Carl Fletcher, that dream became a reality and in his early thirties Rhys the fireman became Rhys the footballer.

This is the story of Rhys Griffiths.

“Bradley Wright Wright Phillips”

A short but clearly affective spell at Home Park for Bradley Wright-Phillips helped propel his career in the right direction.

Being from a famous footballing family, football was obviously going to be the career path for young Brad and his brother Shaun.

They both made a breakthrough at Manchester City but while Shaun was on the upwards trajectory, Brad struggled for a variety of reasons.

It wasn’t until a few home truths were uttered in the corridors of Home Park that Brad realised it was more than a name that made a football player.

Goals followed, so many that he broke record in America and still hold the record for the most goals scored by a New York Red Bulls player.

This is the story of Bradley Wright-Phillips.

With the summer transfer window now over, Head of Recruitment Jimmy Dickinson opens up about how he feels the business has gone.

Nine new players have come into the club, with significant money paid. New markets explored and exciting additions who have already made an impact on the pitch.

It hasn’t all be plain sailing and brining in quality players to improve the squad hasn’t been easy, but in this episode of the Argyle Podcast, we aim to give you a better understanding into what goes on.

Let’s talk transfers.

Kevin Hodges, quite literally, is THE Argyle legend. Two promotions, part of the incredible FA Cup semi-final side of 1984, numerous player of the season awards and, by a country mile, the club’s record appearance holder.

From the young lad who turned up in Plymouth after his hometown club’s youth set-up had folded, to the father figure to younger players in the dressing room, Kev’s journey has been remarkable.

In this two-part series find out how he broke through, what Elm Cottage was like to grow up in, playing in that super team in the late 80s and how a club legend feels coming back as a manager.

In Part Two, he talks about getting the appearance record and the confusion around it, leaving Argyle and stepping into management.

This is the story of Kevin Hodges – Part Two.

‘He must have four lungs.’

To play 620 matches for one club over a 15-year spell, he probably did.

Kevin Hodges, quite literally, is THE Argyle legend. Two promotions, part of the incredible FA Cup semi-final side of 1984, numerous player of the season awards and, by a country mile, the club’s record appearance holder.

From the young lad who turned up in Plymouth after his hometown club’s youth set-up had folded, to the father figure to younger players in the dressing room, Kev’s journey has been remarkable.

In this two-part series find out how he broke through, what Elm Cottage was like to grow up in, playing in that super team in the late 80s and how a club legend feels coming back as a manager.

In Part One, we hear about his early days, the move to Plymouth and breaking into the Argyle first-team.

This is the story of Kevin Hodges – Part One.

Cherry picking!

Whether playing against us or for us, Steve Cherry has been involved in some of Argyle greatest moments over the last 40 years.

As an opposition goalkeeper in 1984, he watched as an Andy Rogers corner flew past him and gave Argyle an historic FA Cup quarter-final win. Fast forward 12 years and he again, in involved, this time for us, as Neil Warnock led Argyle to a 1-0 win at Wembley to clinch promotion in 1996.

A complex character, who is larger than life and had a career that spanned 26 years. This is the story of Steve Cherry.

Argyle Fives on opening weekends.
As we are building up to the opening weekend of the Sky Bet Championship season for 2024/25, what better way to get us in the mood than looking back at some of the best opening day matches from our history.

The anticipation is always huge, everyone full optimism for the campaign ahead and over the years there have been some memorable ones.

Glorious weather, wonderful goals, away day extasy, Home Park relief; everything is encapsulated by the opening weekend.

So, sit back, enjoy and probably disagree with what Charlie Price, Kevin Nancekivell and Rob McNichol have to say on this episode of Argyle Fives – Opening Weekends.
Argyle Fives is also available to watch on Argyle TV - enjoy!

The Ox in the Box.

When Barry Hayles signed for Argyle in the summer of 2006, aged 34, many thought he was in the twilight of his career. However, this evergreen striker had other ideas. He quickly became a fans favourite, was Argyle’s top scorer that season and is still paying now, some 18 years later.

His story began in South London in the 1970s and although never picked up by a ‘big club’ he always knew football was the path for him.

From prolific non-league days to scoring at White Hart Lane, home to his boyhood club, Barry Hayles has seen a lot.

At 52 he is still going strong and despite a slight hamstring injury right now, is showing no signs of hanging up his boots just yet.

This is the story of Barrington Edward Hayles.