Roots Hall pitch not cutting it for Derek

By Chris Phillips

PLYMOUTH Argyle manager Derek Adams felt the poor Roots Hall pitch was to blame for his side’s slow start at Southend United.
An early own goal from Pilgrims defender Sonny Bradley put the Shrimpers ahead, but a double change at halftime saw Plymouth get back on top and secure a draw when Ryan Edwards headed home.
However, Adams admitted things could have been different had he known how bad the surface was going to be.
“If I knew the pitch was going to be this bad I wouldn’t have picked the team I did,” said Adams.
“We ha...

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