Vertu Commits To Pilgrims Partnership
Vertu Motors has extended its partnership with Plymouth Argyle Football Club, signing a two-year contract as the Official Motor Retail Partner of the Championship side.
Formed as Argyle FC in 1886, the club played in various local leagues, before being renamed Plymouth Argyle and turning professional in 1903.
The club was then elected into the English Football League in 1920 and in the subsequent 103 years has played in the second, third and fourth tiers of English football. The Pilgrims have enjoyed much success in these times, reaching the semi-finals of the English League Cup twice and the semi-finals of the FA Cup once.
The club was rescued from administration in late 2011 and from that day onwards has steadily built towards its stated objective of becoming a sustainable Championship club. Highlights throughout the Club's proud history include being crowned champions of the Third Division/League One multiple times and the Fourth Division/League Two once.
There are many theories as to the origin of the club's name, Argyle. A popular belief is that it comes from a local street called 'Argyle Terrace' where the club's founding members used to meet in 'The Argyle Hotel'.
The club is nicknamed the Pilgrims in homage to the first people that left Plymouth for America. The ship on which they travelled was called The Mayflower, and this is featured on the club crest.
Plymouth Argyle's have played in green and white throughout their history. They have a strong rivalry with fellow Devon side, Exeter City FC, who also play in Sky Bet League One.
Home Park (or the Theatre of Greens) has been Plymouth Argyle's stadium since 1901. It has undergone many renovations over the years - most recently in 2019 with the refurbishment of the Mayflower Grandstand. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 17,000 and is regularly sold out to home fans, better known as the Green Army.
Home Park is more than just a football stadium. It also hosts many events, parties, concerts and other activities which benefit the local community.
Plymouth Argyle's loyal following, The Green Army, have backed the club through good times and bad, putting in many hours on the roads for the Club's long away journeys.
The Green Army know how to create an electric atmosphere at Home Park. We appreciate the fans as a driving force behind the club. Through our partnership, we hope to give back to The Green Army with various competitions and giveaways.
Vertu Motors has extended its partnership with Plymouth Argyle Football Club, signing a two-year contract as the Official Motor Retail Partner of the Championship side.
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On Sunday 2nd April the Pilgrims faced an exciting challenge. The team, alongside a 39,000-strong Green Army headed to Wembley in search of a first-ever cup final victory at the Papa John’s Trophy Final.
Vertu Motors, part of the fourth largest motor retailer group in the UK, is backing Plymouth Argyle Football Club as they prepare for a trip to Wembley. Click here to read more.