Remembrance Day commemorations to take place at Portsmouth game
Argyle’s annual Remembrance Day commemorations will take place at Tuesday night’s home match against Portsmouth.
Prior to kick-off, both teams will walk out led by their captains, who will be carrying poppy wreaths. These will be collected by Chloe Thorne and Jake Russell, the Wreath Bearers, who will place them behind each goal.
Buglers Ashley Forshaw and Ben Scott-Denness, from HM Band of the Royal Marines, will walk to the centre of the pitch, where the Last Post will be played.
Both sides will pause for a period of silence.
The EFL and its Clubs are supporting the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) Poppy Appeal as the national charity leads the nation in a period of Remembrance, honouring the contribution of Armed Forces communities, past and present.
EFL Clubs, along with Clubs from the Premier League and Women’s Super League will wear special-edition shirts featuring the RBL’s poppy emblem which has been the RBL’s insignia for over 100 years and has become an enduring symbol of support for Armed Forces communities.
This year, the aim of the RBL’s Poppy Appeal is to raise awareness of the mental impact linked to military service.
In August 2024, the EFL’s charitable arm, EFL in the Community launched a new initiative in partnership with the RBL, providing physical and mental health support for veterans and serving personnel living in EFL Club communities. Named the RBL Football Cup, the programme uses football to bring people together, creating an inclusive environment where veterans can take part in physical activity which in turn can have a positive impact on mental wellbeing.
Trevor Birch, CEO of the EFL, said: “The EFL has a proud history of using its platform, and its reach in communities across the country, to support the vital work of the Royal British Legion. Just this year we launched the first RBL Football Cup, supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of veterans and serving personnel through the power of football, helping them to rediscover the camaraderie and teamwork that many have missed since coming out of service.
“The Armistice Day tributes in stadiums are always one of the most poignant moments of the domestic season, and I’ve no doubt that supporters up and down the country will get behind the range of activities taking place through their Clubs to support the Poppy Appeal once again this year.”
Ben France, Head of Corporate Partnerships, from the Royal British Legion said: “Battlefield trauma and mental health issues can manifest at any time in life and in different ways, including addiction, debt, homelessness and relationship
breakdowns. “Your poppy enables the RBL to support those who struggle with the upheaval and disruption of service life, and life after service. The Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal raises vital funds to support the Armed Forces community whenever they need us.”
For more information about the Royal British Legion and its 2024 Poppy Appeal, click here.
