Quote Originally Posted by phil h
very interesting, but whats all the Argyll talk abot?
would someone like to shed some light on the subject?
Phil,

The name of the club is Plymouth Argyle. the first part of the name is due to the fact that it is in Plymouth, Devon. The second part of the name was given to the club because it was started up at a meeting in Argyle Terrace, Plymouth.

Argyle is an Anglicised spelling of Argyll, so some club supporters were wondering about the use of an Argyll Tartan. Support for the club comes from the Counties of Devon and Cornwall (both of which have their own district tartans), so the Devon fans want one of the Devon Tartans and the Cornish fans want one of the Cornish Tartans to represent the club. Club colours are green and white, and both Devon Original and Cornish Hunting Tartans have these colours.

It is the very fact that fans are talking about wearing kilts to support the club that I find amazing and enlightening, especially as English football fans usually have a reputation for being what Americans would refer to as 'redneck'.

I hope this helps to explain things a bit better.

Rob