Average Joe
Active member
One of my very early memories was the club announcing at half time that applications were open for the manager position and Plymouth fans need not apply. I was about 7 so probably early 90's. CrazyBack in the 90's I knew someone who worked for the club. They dealt with applications for the manager's job on two occasions. Both times they got over 120 people apply. However, about 20 were from Argyle fans taking the mickey. Others were from people who had run junior teams who honestly thought they should be given a chance. About 30 were from people who had played the game and about 20 from people with some managerial experience but were out of work. This was at a time when the club was in a total mess but 20 were serious candidates. At the same time, I came across Ian Newell at a couple of meetings, who now owns Pasoti. He gleefully showed me a copy of the application he sent in. He had the cheek to complain that he didn't get a reply!