Plymouth Argyle Football Club News

• Nickname:Pilgrims
• Founded:1886
• Manager:Carl Fletcher

• Ground:Home Park
• Capacity:19,630

Holloway hails spirited Pilgrims

16 Oct 2006 - 10:22:40

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Plymouth Argyle manager Ian Holloway hailed his side's character after Sunday's impressive 3-1 victory against Derby County lifted the Pilgrims up to fifth in the Championship table.

It was the third home game in succession that Argyle had scored three goals and they managed it despite having centre-back Mathias Doumbe sent off three minutes into the second half.

"It shows the character of my lot," said Holloway afterwards. "These boys have got great spirit.

"It wasn't the nicest game, not the prettiest. It was bitty and choppy and I thought the game should have been allowed to flow. The referee was a bit whistle-happy.

"It was a battle. People talk about football in the Championship but that was a bruising afternoon. I was very encouraged because Derby are a very big side. I think they're going to be a big club."