Portsmouth vs Plymouth Argyle: Is the '˜Dockyard Derby' a proper derby? Poll
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However with the clubs being roughly 170 miles apart it is not exactly a local rivalry '“Â let us know whether you consider it a derby in our poll here:Â
The '˜Dockyard Derby' label is loathed by much of the Fratton faithful, with Pompey's official twitter account humorously posting about muting the term ahead of today's game.Â
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Hide AdUnlike the South Coast derby clashes with hated rivals Southampton, the '˜rivalry' between Portsmouth and Plymouth is seen as artificially created among many fans.Â