THE 60th Football League meeting between Plymouth Argyle and Exeter City at a packed Home Park tomorrow (1pm) promises to be one of the most important ever between the Devon rivals.
Argyle, for the second consecutive season, are fighting desperately to escape relegation from the Football League.
At the other end of the table, Exeter are in a play-off position and could even push for automatic promotion with a strong finish to the campaign.
It will be Argyle manager Sheridan's first taste of a Devon derby between Argyle and Exeter, following his appointment as manager in January.
Less than a month earlier, the teams had drawn 1-1 at St James' Park.
Sheridan is no stranger to intense local rivalry, however, most notably from his time as a midfielder at Sheffield Wednesday.
They famously beat Sheffield United 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-finals in April 1993, before losing to Arsenal in the final after a replay.
Sheridan said: "That was probably the best derby I played in.
"It doesn't matter if there is 6,000 there or 50,000. A derby is a derby. With it being my first Devon derby, I would love to get off to a winning start."
Exeter have won 11 away games in League two this season, which equals the best total in the division with leaders Gillingham and second-placed Port Vale.
So the visit to Home Park will hold no fears for them.
Come on Plymouth!
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As remarkable as it sounds in 1914 Exeter City were the first team to play against Brazil. The side set sail from Southampton aboard the SS Andes on an 18 day voyage to South America. The sea journey itself would have been an incredible experience for the young players from Devon but what followed is now footballing folklore.
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