How Plymouth Argyle players reacted on social media to staying up
The celebrations went on long into the night, both among players, staff and the Green Army, after Plymouth Argyle made sure of Championship safety.
The Pilgrims beat Hull City 1-0 at a jubilant Home Park after a goal from 'Captain Fantastic' Joe Edwards late in the first half. That was enough to make sure they stayed out of the drop zone, even though Birmingham City - the team immediately below them, just a point behind - also won 1-0 at home to Norwich City.
There was an immediate pitch invasion after Argyle's victory over Hull was confirmed by the sound of the final whistle from referee Darren Bond. Later, once the playing surface had been cleared, the Argyle players, staff and their families went on a prolonged lap of appreciation.
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Several members of the Pilgrims' squad later posted message on Instagram, and their gratitude for the support of the Green Army during the good times and bad of 2023/24 was very evident.
Mustapha Bundu: What a day yesterday was. Thanks to all the fans that was behind us and throughout the whole season. Your support and the hard work from everyone associated with the club got us through and it paid off amazingly at the end. We all got what this club deserves which is to be in this league. See you all next season!
Mike Cooper: Wouldn't have been able to have stayed up if it wasn't for all the supporters backing us home and away through the ups and downs so thank you. Time for a good rest.
Saxon Earley: Been an extremely frustrating season for me personally but absolutely delighted for what the boys have achieved. Special thanks go to the fans who have been incredible through the ups and downs. Roll on next season.
Joe Edwards (on X, formerly Twitter): I can’t begin to describe how that felt, a day I’ll never forget! We did it the hard way but what a way to finish! Thank you not just for yesterday but the whole season, you’ve stuck with us through everything and got us over the line! The Greens are staying up.
He also posted this morning on Instagram: There's something about a sunny bank holiday in Plymouth! What a crazy few days ! Thanks everyone for the messages! We did it together."
Conor Hazard: Incredible club, incredible people, incredible support.
Jordan Houghton: We did it the hard way but we did it! Another season in the Championship, thanks to all the fans for the support through the ups and downs of a long season!
Bali Mumba: To those who never stopped believing through thick and thin. Gods will!
Adam Randell: Another season full of ups and downs but we stuck together and achieved what we set out to from the beginning. Thank you Greens for your unwavering support throughout, see you soon.
Morgan Whittaker: This club deserves to be in this league. We won't ever back down.
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