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pilgrim errant
Guest
On Saturday 27th April my failing heart struggled to reach my seat just behind the director's box and I had to accept that my loud "Come on Argyle" would no longer startle the Referee's Assessor and visiting dignitaries in a convenient moment of silence! An old 'Pilgrim' had made as much 'Progress' as he could manage after a lifetime of support. Friends from over 20 years shook my hand and with one or two kisses we said mutual 'farewells'.
Somehow this information had reached James Brent and he left his seat as 'Semper Fidelis' rang out and he climbed up to grasp my hand and say encouraging words including an invitation to be his guest at the first home game of the new season. A thoughtful gesture greatly appreciated.
However, I came down to earth with a bump as Argyle struggled for over an hour and were losing 1-0 to a lower placed team with nothing to play for - hardly believable.
Suddenly with 20 minutes to go an absolute wonder goal. Ryan Taylor was facing away from goal and surrounded by 7 or 8 defenders when he pirouetted through 180 degrees and volleyed the ball home with a skill Ronaldo would have been proud of. Home Park erupted.
Then in true Roy of the Rovers style with an immaculate cross from Carey and a thunderous header from Blissett we were suddenly Top of the League. What a day - what memories!
Somehow this information had reached James Brent and he left his seat as 'Semper Fidelis' rang out and he climbed up to grasp my hand and say encouraging words including an invitation to be his guest at the first home game of the new season. A thoughtful gesture greatly appreciated.
However, I came down to earth with a bump as Argyle struggled for over an hour and were losing 1-0 to a lower placed team with nothing to play for - hardly believable.
Suddenly with 20 minutes to go an absolute wonder goal. Ryan Taylor was facing away from goal and surrounded by 7 or 8 defenders when he pirouetted through 180 degrees and volleyed the ball home with a skill Ronaldo would have been proud of. Home Park erupted.
Then in true Roy of the Rovers style with an immaculate cross from Carey and a thunderous header from Blissett we were suddenly Top of the League. What a day - what memories!