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Plymouth consider kit change for home match with Blackpool

Connor Smith of Plymouth Argyle (c) celebrates after scoring the opening goal against AFC Wimbledon
Image: Plymouth Argyle could wear their away strip in their home match against Blackpool

Sky Bet League Two promotion chasers Plymouth Argyle are considering wearing their all-white away strip for Tuesday's home match against Blackpool, Sky Sports News HQ understands.

Pilgrims boss Derek Adams is weighing up whether to make the change after becoming concerned that his players have been experiencing trouble identifying each other at Home Park in recent games.

The green seats, green grass and fans wearing Plymouth's green home shirts in the stands are seen as possibly restricting visibility for the players, SSNHQ understands.

Oscar Threlkeld, Plymouth Argyle
Image: Argyle have struggled to replicate their good form at Home Park in midweek

Manchester United famously changed from their grey away strip at half-time during a 3-1 defeat at Southampton in 1996, with then-manager Sir Alex Ferguson claiming his players had experienced difficulty seeing each other in the bright sunshine.

Argyle are second in the League Two table and are just four points behind leaders Doncaster, having played a game less.

SOUTHAMPTON - APRIL 13 1996:  Matthew Le Tissier of Southampton shoots at goal as Ryan Giggs of Manchester United makes a challenge
Image: Manchester United changed their away strip during a defeat to Southampton at The Dell in 1996

However, they have not won any of their midweek league fixtures at home this season, losing their last four in a row.

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Argyle switched from green to white socks in an attempt to remedy the problem - without success - and SSNHQ also understands the club are already looking into whether their floodlights could be made brighter.

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