After a disappointing decade by Plymouth Argyle’s standard, a feel-good factor has returned to the Devonshire club. Furthermore, Chairman Simon Hallett has released his ambitions moving forward with the Pilgrims.
After securing the League One Title, in ruthless fashion by topping the table with 101 points, Plymouth Argyle has adapted to life reasonably well in the second tier. Keen to retain the services of the loanees which helped to clinch the title, they secured permanent moves for Morgan Whittaker and Bali Mumba as well as drafting in talented youngster Finn Azaz for another year on loan.
As detailed on the club’s official website, the success of the football club has led to optimism in the back-room where a strategy has been considered to ensure the positivity around the club continues.
In a statement released by the club, they outlined their values as;
- Fan Focus;
- Community Focus and Environmental Responsibility;
- Honesty, Openness and Integrity;
- Respect, Diversity and Inclusion;
- Excellence;
- Financial Prudence, and
- Efficiency and Organisational Strength.
Commenting on the plan, Hallett stated;
“Having achieved our previous strategy ahead of schedule, the Board and Directors felt it was time to deliver a new plan that our staff, on and off the pitch, can live by every day and the Green Army can look at with great optimism.
“After being successful, it is important not to look for drastic changes when you have found a blueprint that works. This new strategy evolves our previous plan but looks towards how we can become a top six Championship club with Premier League aspirations.”
The strategy is referred to as the ‘Five Pillars’.
- Fan, visitor, and partner experience with an intent to create an environment where our supporters, visitors and partners feel valued, engaged, and emotionally connected to the club.
- Financial Strength, with an intention to continue to operate sustainably and invest in key identified areas providing the club with long term financial strength and growth.
- Brand and sense of place with Argyle keen on creating a clear, authentic, and compelling identity that is deeply connected to its geographical, cultural, and historical roots.
- Our People are integral to everything we do and will be the ones who deliver this new strategy. That is why they form our fourth pillar, as Argyle looks to become recognised as the employer of choice in the region and beyond, by creating an environment that allows our people to excel both on and off the pitch.
- Efficiency and ways of working with decision-making being process-oriented and data-led, enabling us to outperform competitors on and off the pitch.
Writer’s View
Many clubs in recent times have put plans into place to achieve success on and off the field. There is no doubting Plymouth’s recent achievements and establishing a contingency plan to continue that momentum is certainly something positive.
Only time will tell whether the ‘Five Year Mission’ will be successful, however there is no harm in trying something new and trying to better themselves as a football club.
