Argyle visit Arsenal - Al and Paul were there!

A grand day out was had. The Mighty Green Army descended on the Emirates and voiced support for the lads in green.

Unfortunately, Arsenal aren't known one as one of the world's top teams for nothing! When we pulled one back to make it 2-1 then it was in the balance. I was chatting to an Arsenal supporter after the game and from their perspective the next goal was going to be all important. Which was interesting as that as how I felt as well. Needless to say they got it, but not until after a fight.

I think it would be fair to say that on the ground the game went to Arsenal, but in the fans singing competition they came well and truly second. I was surprised how quiet the Arsenal fans were. Only really raising their voices when they were ahead, only to go silent again when we pulled one back.

All in all a super day out. Al and I had a great time. London has changed and become a lot more friendly than when I last went there. Football is no longer the base of the mindless. 9000 up from the Westcountry and no fear. The police were brilliant, the stadium security were brilliant and even when we popped in for a cuppa and a sandwich before the game and a hot cuppa and a meal after, the people in the cafes were chatty, friendly and helpful. The underground and those staffing it were helpful and friendly even though it was fairly obvious what we were there for and who we were supporting!!!

All in all if anyone from Arsenal reads this then thanks for a great day out and making us feel welcome. Shame about the result though!! Good luck to you in the future of the competition - remember last year the eventual winners knocked us out!!!

Photos above show our day in London. We got back into Plymouth at 02.20 this morning having left at 07.00 yesterday morning. Good fun and bring on Man Utd next year in the third round! Give Manchester a chance to show it is as friendly and welcoming.