Andy Riddle

Over the years, legendary Plymouth Argyle players such as Sammy Black, 'Jumbo' Chisholm, Wilf Carter, Paul Mariner and Tommy Tynan have taken the club to the brink of greatness, only to see hopes turn to despair as key players were sold, managers sacked, and boardroom disputes threatened the very existence of the club. Plymouth Argyle: Snakes & Ladders charts the roller-coaster history of the club's promotion and relegation seasons. It begins with the first championship success in 1929-30 and ends in 2003-04, when Argyle were catapulted into the Coca-Cola Championship. In between, the author charts every season in which the Pilgrims shot up the ladder of promotion, only to slither down the stake of relegation. This book, literally, covers the highs and lows of Plymouth Argyle. Brace yourself for a bumpy ride.