Plymouth Argyle v Grimsby Town

A brief run down of the teams

Grimsby Town face their longest away day of the season as they take on Plymouth Argyle at Home Park tomorrow.

The Mariners will head to Devon once again, with the weather denying them the chance to take on the Pilgrims back in November.

They'll be aiming to bounce straight back following Saturday's defeat at home to Northampton, while the hosts also head into the game off the back of a loss at Bradford.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Town's latest League Two clash, including both sides' latest injury and suspension news...

Selection news

The Mariners have been dealt a big blow ahead of their clash with the Pilgrims, with first-choice front man James Hanson being forced off through injury against Northampton on Saturday.

The former Bradford man will miss the trip to Home Park as he heads for a scan - and he's also been ruled out of Saturday's derby against Scunthorpe United.

In better news, Ian Holloway has confirmed defender Harry Davis will make his return to the squad following his time out injured.

Jordan Cook, meanwhile, remains out, with the former Sunderland man just behind Davis in his recovery.

Jake Hessenthaler could make a return to training this week though as the midfielder continues his recovery from the punctured lung suffered against Stevenage.

Plymouth’s trip to Bradford cost them dearly, with red cards for captain Gary Sawyer and top scorer Antoni Sarcevic meaning the pair will be missing for the visit of the Mariners.

On the injury front, the Pilgrims were given a boost on Saturday as striker Ryan Taylor returned to the squad following a recent foot problem.

Defender Will Aimson is expected to return to training ahead of the clash with Town following a persistent pelvic injury, but will likely have to wait a bit longer before making his match day comeback.

Meanwhile, Chelsea loanee Josh Grant continues his rehab from a calf problem, and is not expected to return until Plymouth’s clash with Macclesfield on Saturday.

There will be no football special buses for the game

The match is available on iFollow for UK based subscribers

Going for a 2 - 2 and dropping more down the league

This is simply a must win game to get us back in contention. No excuses Lowe
Start with Hardie and Taylor for this one with Mayor told to shoot on sight

Depleted suspension and injury hit Argo haven't got a chance against these. We're crap even with Sarc so could be in for a bit of a hammering tonight.

Argo 0-3 Grimsby Town

Difficult game tonight what with our dip in form and a ex manager coming back to haunt us, however still going for a win, Grimsby have lost two out of their past three games, agree with Harve, start Hardie, maybe Taylor holding the ball in the box.
Sarce is a loss to some extent but maybe a change in tactics is what is needed if he isn't playing, and yes someone tell Mayor that the aim of the game is to put the ball in the net.
COYG

4-1 Argo

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Even the dim herald thinks maybe Hardie should start.

Must win game Going 3-1

Gotta win this game tonight.

VillageGreen wrote:

Gotta win this game tonight.

absolutely Village what with Crewe playing exeter can’t afford to lose ground Swindon v Scunthorpe as well tonight

Tonight in L2, all three games could be season defining for Argo, am looking skywards for a Argo win, a Shitty/Crewe draw and a Swindon loss.
You never Know.

We do know. Argyle are falling apart again

Elias wrote:

We do know. Argyle are falling apart again

Maybe, if we lose again tonight I will totally agree with you.

Weren't we previously (under Delboy_ quite shit on a weekday night and often lost 3-0- think one was to grimsby (Omar Bogle) - could have been a Saturday.

Maybe start with Taylor and Hardie? Move Edwards to DM, and Moore to RWB (and drop Bakinson).?

I didn't realise the team was already out and was completely wrong in the post above.

Edwards and suspended 2 out for Cooper, C. Grant and Hardie.

We haven't beaten them in the league since 1987. 5 0 Nisbet scored twice

Picture on twitter from the GT bar/ Fansfest

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Plymouth Argyle FC
@Only1Argyle
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1-0 Bakinson

Hardie has also hit the post.

Plymouth Argyle FC
@Only1Argyle
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The Assist King has returned.

Georgey Coops cuts inside and whips in a delicious right-wing cross.

Tyreeq times his run to perfection and cushions a header into the far corner.

Come on!

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1-0

So far so good.

If only we could freeze the table as it is.

2 - 0 Hardie

Plymouth Argyle FC
@Only1Argyle
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Bakinson picks up the ball on the edge of the Greens' area.

Threads a grounded through ball past two Grimsby defenders for Hardie to chase on the half-way line.

He races clear and sells the goalkeeper a dummy that leaves him on the deck, before finishing.

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2-0

3 -0 where's Freathers?