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Friday 29th April - TT No.265: Mike Latham - 'It’s got a sizeable slope, though more side to side than the notorious 16-foot drop from one corner to the other at Horwich, a hotchpotch collection of stands...'. It's an emotional hop for Mike as he takes in the Northern Premier League Div 1 North fixture at Clitheroe (v Leigh Genesis) played TODAY...don't miss Mike's excellent matchday report and photos... Friday 29th April - Latest Images: Mike Latham - View Mike's stunning ground, action and matchday images from a visit to Grindleton (v Skipton LMS) in the Craven & District League Prem Div played last night...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Friday 29th April - TT No.264: Chris Freer - 'It’s a modest affair with flat standing all round and three covered areas, all different in their own right, down one side'. Chris pens a superb report following a hop to Heath Hayes (v Coalville Town) in the Midland Football Alliance played last night...you'll love it! To read more about his travels remember to log on to his excellent blog, '300 Grounds and Counting' go to: http://flynn123.wordpress.com Friday 29th April - TT No.263: Bob Davies - 'This proved to be a comfortable win for the home side...'. Read Bob's latest report from the Cambs County League Prem Div fixture at Hardwick (v Cottenham United) played last night...also includes a terrific selection of matchday images... Friday 29th April - TT No.262: Justin Holmes - '...however nice and tranquil the setting, is, with all due respect, it's not really fit for purpose in hosting Senior football these days, so basic are the facilities'. Our prolific correspondent brings us a report and photos from Rustington (v Loxwood) in the Sussex County League Div 2 played on 27/04/11... Friday 29th April - TT No.261: Justin Holmes - 'As its name suggests, the ground is located adjacent to the racecourse and is certainly one of the neatest, most immaculately kept football grounds I have encountered, and has an extremely attractive location'. Justin attends the Hellenic League Prem Div fixture at Ascot United (v Bracknell Town) played on 25/04/11...complete with matchday photos check out his report here... Friday 29th April - TT No.260: Justin Holmes - 'The stadium looks exactly what it is - the home venue of Isthmian League football up to a few years ago...but are looking somewhat unloved and have a "had better days" appearance'. Our roving reporter takes in the Combined Counties League Prem Div fixture at Egham Town (v Chertsey Town) played on 25/04/11...read his report with photos here... Friday 29th April - TT No.259: Mike Latham - 'There can be few more remote or unusual locations for a football team...'. Read Mike's report (with photos) from his visit to Dyffryn Banw (v Waterloo Rovers) played on 25/04/11...top notch stuff! Friday 29th April - TT No.258: Justin Holmes - 'A peculiar feature of the ground is that each of the stands would seem more at home at venues of different sports. Justin attends the Football League Div 1 match at Bristol Rovers (v Charlton Athletic) played on 23/04/11...don't miss the words and pictures here! Friday 29th April - TT No.257: Justin Holmes - '...it's a ground... full of character and a nostalgic reminder of how football grounds used to be...'. It's Conference South football for Justin as he takes in the game at Ebbsfleet (v Chelmsford City) played on 22/04/11...a terrific report complete with photos... Friday 29th April - TT No.256: Rob Campion - 'The ground is a basic affair with the facilities shared with Ancaster Cricket Club'. For his second game of the day Rob attends the Grantham & District Junior Cup Final 2011 (between CK Dons v Heckington Millers) played at Ancaster FC on 23/04/11...don't miss the report and photos...for more reports and pix from his travels go to Rob's excellent weblog: All Roads Lead Somewhere by clicking on: http://www.rambler77.net/ Friday 29th April - TT No.255: Rob Campion - 'The home of the Accies is set in a very pleasant setting and along with the grass football pitch (which was neither railed nor roped off), there is a floodlit artificial pitch, tennis courts and brand new sports centre'. The first of a 'Saturday Double' sees Rob at Sutton Bonnington Academicals (v Greenhill YC) in the North Leicestershire League Div 2 played on 23/04/11...Rob's report includes matchday pix... Friday 29th April - TT No.254: Bob Davies - 'The ground was hard and the grass could have done with a cut'. The lure of a programme takes Bob to the Bedfordshire League Div 4 fixture at Wootton Village (v Goldington Hammers) played on 23/04/11...read Bob's report (including pictures)... Friday 29th April - TT No.253: Andy Gallon - 'The King Field is very new - and a most appealing enclosure'. It's West Yorkshire League action for Andy as he takes in the Prem Div fixture at Beeston St Anthony's (v East End Park WMC) played on 23/04/11...check out the words and pictures... Thursday 28th April - Programme Info: Tony Incenzo - writes: 'SANDON ROYALS of the Essex Olympian League have confirmed that they are going to produce a programme for their top of the table home match against Hutton on Tuesday May 10th at 6.30pm. This takes place at Sandon Sports Club, CM2 7AQ. If you would like to attend the game, please email Sandon Royals at: ralphricks@hotmail.co.uk so that they know how many programmes to produce'. Thursday 28th April - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - It's been a busy week for Justin as he brings us his latest selection of matchday photos taken at matches covering: Egham Town (v Chertsey Town) in the Combined Counties League Prem Div and Ascot United (v Bracknell Town) in the Hellenic League Prem Div both played on 25/04/11 and Rustington (v Loxwood) in the Sussex County League Div 2 played last night...all now uploaded in the new FGIF album galley...TT's from all three games to follow shortly... Thursday 28th April - Latest Images: Mark Bembridge - Check out Mark's matchday pix taken at the United Counties eague Div 1 fixture at Rothwell Town (v Wootton Blue Cross) played last night...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Thursday 28th April - Latest Images: Bob Davies - View all the matchday photos from last night's Bedfordshire County Football League Prem Div fixture at Dunton (v Blunham)...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Bob adds (via E-Mail): 'Into the Bedfordshire League (this evening) and a trip to Dunton to see the Premier Division clash against Blunham. A win for the visitors this evening would see the Premier Division title heading for Blunham. The match itself although not a great spectacle for the 40 or so spectators served up one of the shocks of the season. Dunton more than matched the title chasing visitors and a goal in each half gave them a deserved 2-0 win as Blunham faded as the sun went down! The title will now be decided on Saturday with Blunham requiring a win at home to Caldercote. Chasing in second place are Shefford Town & Campton one point behind but with an inferior goal difference. Only a win for them at lowly AFC Kempston Town will put them in with a chance if Blunham slip up again. After tonight who knows what awaits both teams at the weekend'. Wednesday 27th April - R Nos.43 & 44: WebEd - Reports and photos from Tacolneston (v Shipdham) in the Central & South Norfolk League Div 1 played on 19/04/11 and Stanwick Rovers (v Corby Morton Vikings) in the Northants Comb League Div 1 on 21/04/11...both now added to the Ramblings Stats Index 2010-11... Wednesday 27th April - Website Update: WebEd - Many many thanks to all contributors who have sent in news; reports; photos; programme info etc over the busy holiday weekend. As you can appreciate with so many matches to cover there has been a slight delay in processing and updating all the items. All the photos from matches covering 21st-26th April (including the successful SWPL Hop) have now been fully uploaded into the gallery (see below)...with a small selection to be shown on the Home page Preview link....all the TT reports; programme reviews and news to follow shortly. Keep sending in your stuff...it really is very much appreciated. In the meantime enjoy your travels...!! Wednesday 27th April - Tournament Fixture Info: Brian Buck - writes: 'The fixtures and dates for this years Chris Boote Tournament are as follows: 1st Round: Monday 9th May - Barrington v Foxton; Tuesday 10th May - Meldreth v Fowlmere; Wednesday 11th May -Cambourne v Metals and Thursday 12th May - Cambridge Ambassadors v Melbourn; Semi finals: Monday 16th May and Tuesday 17th May and Final: Friday 20th May. All matches kick off at 6:30 - Fowlmere Recreation Ground. Wednesday 27th April - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - View Andy's latest matchday photos from his visits to Beeston St Anthony's (v East End Park WMC) in the West Yorkshire League Prem Div played on 23/04/11 and Bardsey v Whetherby Athletic (in the Barkston Ash District FA Challenge Cup Final 2011 at Tadcaster Albion FC) on 25/04/11...both now added to the new FGIF album gallery...a TT from Andy's visit to the game at Beeston St Anthony's to follow Wednesday 27th April - Latest Images: Bob Davies - Check out all the essential matchday pictures from Wootton Village (v Goldington Hammers) in the Bedfordshire County Football League Div 4; Hitchin Town (v Arlesey Town) in the Southern League Div 1 Central on 25/04/11 and Great Shelford (v Somersham Town) in the Cambs County League Prem Div played lst night...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery...a TT from Bob adds (via separate E-Mails): 'I decided to go for rare programme issuer (Wootton Village FC) in the Beds League yesterday with a visit to Wootton Village. I've attached some match photos from the game which took place in very warm conditions indeed! The programme scan will be sent later...' 'Please find attached in two some photographs from today's Championship decider in the Zamaretto Division One Central at Hitchin Town FC. Prior to the kick off there was a minute's silence in memory of former Hitchin Town player Terry Craddock who had passed away during the past week. Terry Craddock 74, was one of the key figures in the great Hitchin Town team that reached two FA Amateur Cup semi-finals in the early 1960s. The match was a tense affair for the 1508 spectators present and it was Hitchin who had the better of the first half. In the second period the game really needed a goal and in the 70th minute it was Arlesey Town's Stuart Sinclair that scored the winner and gave the Championship to the Bedfordshire side. The final twenty minutes was probably the most exciting as both goal keepers produced some excellent saves to keep their respective sides in the game'. 'Please find attached some pictures from Great Shelford v Somersham Town game played (tonight) in the Kershaw Cambridgeshire League Premier Division. With a K.O time of 18.45 requested by the visitors the game was reduced to 40 minutes each way. A goal in each half resulted in a 2-0 win for the home side, the second coming in gathering gloom of three minutes from time'. Wednesday 27th April - Latest Images: Rob Campion - A Saturday double for Rob covers games at Sutton Bonnington Academicals (v Greenhill YC) in the North Leicestershire League Div 2 and CK Dons v Heckington Millers in the Grantham & District League Junior Cup Final 2011 at Ancaster both on 23/04/11...all photos now added to the new FGIF album gallery...TT's from both games to follow.. Wednesday 27th April - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Hopping Mad Special!! View all the definitive South West Peninsula League Hop 2011 SEVEN ALBUM collection of ground, action and matchday photos from the last weekend featuring matches at Crediton United (v University of Exeter) in the Division 1 East played on 21/04/11; Bovey Tracey (v Buckland Athletic) in the Prem Div, Bickleigh (v Appledore) in the Div 1 East and Witheridge (v Cullompton Rangers) in the Prem Div all played on 22/04/11 and Okehampton Argyle (v Holsworthy) in the Div 1 West, Camelford (v Foxhole Stars) in the Div 1 West and Dobwalls (v Callington) in the Div 1 West all played on 23/04/11 and Belgrave (v Dunton & Broughton Rangers) in the Leicestershire Senior League Div 1 played on 25/04/11...all now fully uploaded to the new FGIF gallery...pixel paradise!!! Wednesday 27th April - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - Check all the matchday photos from Ebbsfleet (v Chelmsford City) in the Conference South played on 22/04/11 and Bristol Rovers (v Charlton Athletic) in the Football League Div 1 on 23/04/11...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery...TT's from both matches to follow shortly... Wednesday 27th April - Latest Images: Mike Latham - View all the matchday photos from Cononley Sports (v Carelton) in the Craven & District League Div 1) played on 21/04/11; Llandrindod Wells (v Four Crosses) in the Mid Wales League Div 2) on 22/04/11 and Dyffyrn Banw (v Waterloo Rovers) in the Mid Wales League on 25/04/11...all now uploaded in the FGIF album gallery...TT for the game at Dyffryn to follow shortly... Wednesday 27th April - Latest Images: WebEd - Matchday photos from Stanwick Rovers (v Corby Morton Vikings) in the Northants Combination League Div 1 played on 21/04/11; Hampton (v Shirley Town) in the Midland Comb League Div 1 and Clements 83 (v Bromsgrove Sporting) in the Midland Comb League Div 2 both played on 23/04/11; Rayne (v Mersea Island) in the Essex & Suffolk Border League Div 1 on 25/04/11 and Higham Athletic (v Shipdham) in the Central & South Norfolk League Div 1 played last night...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Wednesday 27th April - Programme Info: Brian Buck - writes: 'The Bedfordshire County League understands that AFC Turvey are issuing a programme for their Watson Shield Semi Final against Co-op Sports on Wednesday 27th April, to be played at Potton United (7.30pm). Contact secretary Jackie Hallett on 01767 692101 or 07884 103333 for confirmation'. Thursday 21st April - TT No.252: Chris Freer - 'Tonight I have a chance to take in the last home game to be played at the Tunstell Road ‘home’ of Biddulph Victoria FC. The slight difference here is that it is the club itself which is disappearing. The fate of the ground remains uncertain'. Don't miss Chris' ace report from a hop to Biddulph Victoria (v Coalville Town) in the Midland Football Alliance fixture played on 19/04/11...a cracking read! Thursday 21st April - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Check out Mike's superb ground, action and matchday images from a hop to Kendal United (v Ibis) in the Westmorland Football League Div 2 played last night...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Thursday 21st April - Latest Images: Mark Bembridge - View Mark's latest matchday pictures from the Derbyshire FA Senior Trophy Finall 2011 (Buxton Town v Chesterfield) played last night at the b2net Stadium on...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Wednesday 20th April - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - View the terrific selection of ground photos taken today at the Kirkby Mills ground of Wearside League club Kirkbymoorside FC...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Andy adds (via E-Mail): 'I popped into the Kirkby Mills ground of Wearside League club Kirkbymoorside FC. As you will see from the ground pics, the southern touchline abuts the pitch of the village's cricket club. The floodlights belong to the bowls club! It's a multi-sport complex also catering for squash. Wednesday 20th April - Programme Reviews: Bob Davies - Part 3 of 3! At last the third and final selection of programmes recently contributed by Bob...featuring cover scans and details from matches at: England C (ICT S-F) v Belgium played on 09/0211; Guiseley (Conference North) v Luton Town (in the FA Trophy Q-F) on 26/02/11; Histon Reserves (Eastern Counties Lgue Prem) v Debenham LC on 26/03/11; Bedfordshire FA U18 Challenge Cup Final 2011 - Woodside v Stotfold at BUFC on 03/04/11; Forest Green Rovers (Blue Square Prem) v Luton Town on 01/03/11; Biggleswade Town (Southern League Div 1 Cent) v North Greenford United on 05/04/11; Mansfield Town (Blue Square Prem) v Luton Town (in FA Trophy S-F) on 13/03/11; Cambridge United (Blue Square Prem) v Luton Town on 15/03/11; Rushden & Diamonds (Blue Square Prem) v Luton Town on 22/03/11 and Kidderminster Harriers (Blue Square Prem) v Luton Town on 02/04/11...all now uploaded to the PR page for April 2011... Wednesday 20th April - Programme Info: Brian Buck - writes: 'Wootton Village FC (Beds County Football League Div 4) would like to remind everyone that they will be issuing a programme for their last home match of the season against Goldington Hammer on Saturday 23rd April. The match will be played on the village rec as usual and is a 2.30pm kick off'. Wednesday 20th April - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Check out Mike's excellent matchday photos from a hop to Cross Hills (v Skipton Town) played last night...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery.... Wednesday 20th April - Latest Images: WebEd - View the latest Ground, action and matchday images from a visit to Tacolneston (v Shipdham) in the Central & South Norfolk eague Div 1 game played last night...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Tuesday 19th April - TT No.251: Mike Latham - 'This Monday evening fixture, with a 6-15pm kick-off afforded an opportunity to visit a lovely, scenic village ground and the bonus was a well contested and skilful game that wouldn't have looked out of place higher up the pyramid'. Hot off the Press! Mike brings us the report and photos from his hop to Kirkby United (v Millon Reserves) in the Furness Premier League Prem Div match played last night...a terrific review! Tuesday 19th April - TT No.250: Justin Holmes - 'Park View Road has always been one of my favourite grounds at non-league level, combining the look and feel of a traditional football ground full of character with a sprinkling of modern facilities'. For his second game of the weekend Justin heads for Welling United FC for the Kent Senior Trophy Final 2011 between Tunbridge Wells and Erith Town played on 17/04/11....another cracking review which includes those essential matchday pix... Tuesday 19th April - TT No.249: Justin Holmes - 'The Phoenix Sports Club, which is about a twenty minute walk from Barnehurst rail station in the outermost extermities of south-east London close to Dartford, turned out to be rather a pleasant surprise'. Part One of his Kent football weekend double sees Justin at Phoenix Sports (v Canterbury City) in the Kent County League Prem Div played on 16/04/11...complete with matchday photos this is an excellent report.... Tuesday 19th April - TT No.248: Richard Panter - 'Prenton Park was far better than I had expected, neater, tidier, better designed, more spacious and spotlessly clean'. Richard heads to the Wirall for his footy fix and is suitably impressed as he attends the Football League Div 2 game at Tranmere Rovers (v Dagenham & Redbridge played on 16/04/11...a smashing review! Tuesday 19th April - TT No.247: Chris Freer - 'It’s an even contest for the first 20 minutes, but once the home team nose ahead with two goals in two minutes, it’s a done deal'. Don't miss Chris' report from a visit to Westfields (v Biddulph Victoria) in the Midland Football Alliance fixture played on 16/04/11...another terrific read! Tuesday 19th April - TT No.246: Andy Gallon - 'Having heard several favourable reactions to the Bradley Football Development Centre...there is nothing to get excited about. It’s bog standard new stadium stuff'. It's Northern Counties East League action for Andy as he takes in the Div 1 fixture at Grimsby Borough (v Handsworth) played on 16/04/11...check out his ace report and photos here... Monday 18th April - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - Melting the Lens!! View Justin's terrific slection of ground, action and matchday images from a busy hopping weekend as he completes a Kent Double with visits to Phoenix Sports (v Canterbury City) in the Kent County League remier Division played on 16/04/11 and Park View Road, home of Welling United FC for the Kent Senior Trophy Final 2011 featuring Tunbridge Wells v Erith Town played yesterday...all now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery...TT's for both games to follow shortly... Monday 18th April - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - Hot Off The Lens!! Andy brings us the very latest ground photos taken today at Wharfeside Avenue, home of Wharfedale RUFC (National League One)...now added to the new FGIF Rugby League Album...what a lovely setting for a ground!! Monday 18th April - Latest Images: Bob Davies - As part of his sporting day out Bob heads north for the Unibond League Div 1 South fixture at Sheffield FC (v Loughborough Dynamo) played on 16/04/11...all of his excellent ground, action and matchday photos can now be seen in the new FGIF gallery... Bob writes (v E-Mail) yesterday: 'Something different for me yesterday (Sat) as a friend of mine decided he wanted to visit Leicester speedway in the evening but first a trip in the afternoon to Sheffield FC for their game against Loughborough Dynamo in the Unibond League Division 1 South. This was in fact a visit to the oldest football club in the world followed by a trip to what is, I believe, the newest speedway venue in the world! Pictures attached from the match at Sheffield FC which ended in 1-1 draw. Monday 18th April - Unwanted Record: WebEd - Whilst checking out the latest fixture info from the excellent Central & South Norfolk League website I came across the very latest league News Bulletin following last Saturday's round of matches...spare a thought for Dereham Cockers United FC (Div 4) who are probably glad that their season is almost over...it reads: 'Two of the League’s long standing records were broken as a result of the Division 4 fixture between Diss Town A and Dereham Cockers Utd which Diss won 36-0. This becomes the biggest win in League history and, in so doing, breaks the previous record of 32-0 established by Hingham Athletic in November 1997. The defeat also took Dereham Cockers’ goals against tally for the season to 236 which breaks the previous record of 233 held by Mulbarton United Reserves since the 1979/80 season'. WebEd - Phew!! Apparently this is not the first time they have been hammered this season...for more go to the Results Section of the site: http://www.csnleague.co.uk/index.html or click on the Full-Time link (and scoll Div 4) at: http://full-time.thefa.com/Index.do?league=552112 . Incidentally they have one game left (at Colkirk) to be played tomorrow night (19/04/11)...watch this space!! Monday 18th April - Latest Images: Pete Collins - Our Kent based snapper takes in the Kent Senior League fixture at Sevenoaks Town (v Hythe Town) played on 16/04/11....check out all the pictures now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Monday 18th April - R Nos 41 & 42: WebEd - Check out the latest match reports and photos from recent visits Bridgham United (v Talcolneston) in the Central & South Norfolk League Division 1 played on 12/04/11 and Hoveton Wherrymen (v Waveney) in the Anglian Combination League Div 4 played on 16/04/11...both now uploaded to the Ramblings Stats Index 2010-11.... Monday 18th April - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Two in A Day! Gary brings us all the essential matchday photos from the Midland Combination League Division 1 fixture at Northfield Town (v Fairfield Villa) and the bonus ground pictures from Haughmond (Shropshire County League Premier Div) v Ludlow Town (as part of the SCL Hop) both played on 16/04/11...both sets now added to the new FGIF album gallery...pixel paradise!! Monday 18th April - Latest Images: Gyles Basey-Fisher - View Gyles' terrific matchday pictures from a visit to Cambridge University Press (v Gorleston) in the Eastern Counties League Div 1 played on 16/04/11...now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Gyles adds (via E-Mail): 'Cambridge University Press's last Ridgeons League fixture at 'The Cass Centre' is on Monday 25th April at 1pm against Ipswich Wanderers, admission is free and a bumper programme will be produced. Cambridge University Press intend to stay in the Ridgeons League next season, but with little or no chance of being allowed to carried out the necessary ground grading improvements a ground sharing agreement will be sort with a neighbouring club. Obviously the 'Cass Centre' will still be used by their other teams, but the game on Easter Monday will be the last chance to watch Ridgeons League level action'. Monday 18th April - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - Check out Andy's excellent ground, action and matchday photos from Grimsby Borough (v Handsworth) in the Northern Counties East League Div 1 played on 16/04/11...now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Monday 18th April - Latest Images: WebEd - View the latest matchday photos from Hoveton Wherrymen (v Waveney) in the Anglian Combination League Div 4) played on 16/04/11...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Monday 18th April - Latest Images: Mike Latham - View Mike's stunning matchday pictures from a midweek hop to Earby Town (Craven & District League Div 2) v Hellifield Sports played on 14/04/11...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Thursday 14th April - TT No.245: Andy Gallon - '...it is easily the most developed West Yorkshire League set-up I’ve visited'. Andy takes in the West Yorkshire League Premier Division fixture at the well appointed Altofts Community Sports Club for Altofts (v Sherburn White Rose) played last night...with a wide selection of ground photos this is another excellent review... Thursday 14th April - TT No.244: Justin Holmes - 'The ground, which is shared with the cricket and stoolball clubs, is extremely basic - but certainly sufficient for their level of support and for the intermediate division of the...league'. For his midweek hop Justin attends the Sussex County League Div 3 match at Hurstpierpoint (v Uckfield Town) played on 12/04/11...complete with essential matchday photos this is a cracking read! Thursday 14th April - TT No.243: Ian Hill - 'The only word to describe it is awful'. Ian takes in the German Regionalliga NORD fixture at Hallescher FC (v ZFC Meuselwitz) played on 13/02/11...with loads of interesting detail Ian pens another terrific report... Thursday 14th April - TT No.242: Ian Hill - 'St George’s lane is an large old style non league ground which may not be around for much longer if City move forward with the plans for a new stadium...'. It's Conference action for Ian as he takes in the North fixture at Worcester City (v Workington Reds) played on 18/09/10...packed with essential hopping info this is a totally inspirational review! Thursday 14th April - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Wow! Check out Mike's breathtaking ground, action and matchday photos from a hop to Acrefair Youth (v Garden Village) in the Welsh National League (Wrexham Area) Div 1 fixture played last night...an absolutely terrific soccerscape...now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery.... Thursday 14th April - Programme Reviews: Leon Gladwell - Our star snapper brings us a mouth-watering selection of programme cover scans and details from his recent matchday travels at home and overseas...including issues from Barking (Essex Senior League) v Beckenham Town (London Senior Cup Round 3) played on 08/02/11; Atalanta (Serie B) v Siena on 11/02/11; AC Milan (Serie A) v Parma on 12/02/11; Lecco (Liga Pro 2 Girone A) v Pro Patria on 13/02/11; Juventus (Serie A) v Inter Milan on 13/02/11; Verona (Liga Pro 1 Girone A) v Reggiana on 14/02/11; Glemsford & Cavendish (Cambs County 3A) v Wenhaston United (Suffolk Junior Cup S-F) on 05/03/11; Arlesey Town (Southern League Central Div) v Hitchin Town on 15/03/11; Odd Down (Western League Prem Div) v Longwell Green Sports on 19/03/11; Corinthian (Kent Senior League) v Hythe Town on 29/03/11 and Barrington (Cambs County League 1A) v Cambridge University Press Res on 02/04/11...all now added to the PR page for April...paper-chasing heaven!! Wednesday 13th April - Latest Images: Gyles Basey-Fisher - View the latest images taken by Gyles during hops at Swansea City (v Norwich City) in the Football League Championship played on 09/04/11 and Wingate & Finchley (v Needham Market) in the Ryman League Div 1 North played on 12/04/11...now uploaded to the new FIF album gallery... Wednesday 13th April - Latest Images: WebEd - Ground, action and matchday photos from Bridgham United (v Tacolneston) in the Central & South Norfolk League Div 1) played last night...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Wednesday 13th April - Programme Reviews: Bob Davies - PART 2 of 3. View the next selection of Bob's recent programme cover scans and details from games attended at: Buntingford Town (Herts Senior County League Div 1) v Kimpton Rovers played on 12/03/11; Standon & Puckeridge (Herts Senior County League Prem Div) v Cuffley on 12/03/11; Baldock Town Letchworth (Herts Senior County League Prem Div) v Chipperfield Corinthians on 6/03/11; Hertfordshire Senior Centenary Cup Final (London Lions v Letchworth Garden City Eagles at County Ground Letchworth) on 15/03/11; Bedfordshire U16 v Cambridgeshire U16 (EACC at AFC Kempston FC) on 13/03/11; Hertford & District League Reserve Final (Elizabeth Owen OB Res v Bengeo Trinity Res at County Ground Letchworth) on 18/03/11 and Hinton (Herts Senior County League Prem Div) v Harpenden Rovers on 19/03/11...all now added to the PR page for April...PART 3 to follow shortly... Tuesday 12th April - TT No.241: Ian Hill - 'A strange set up with the ground being half developed so you get a bit of old and a bit of new'. Our Euro hopper heads to Belgium for the important Exqui League (Division 2) fixture between RAEC Mons and FCV Dender EH played on 26/03/11...Ian pens another superb review...you'll love it! Tuesday 12th April - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Check out Mike's latest picturesque ground, action and matchday images from Rolls Royce (v Cowling) in the Craven & District League Prem Div match played last night...all now uploaded in the new FGIF album gallery... Tuesday 12th April - Programme Reviews: Andy Gallon - View the cover scans and details from Andy's latest hops featuring Chippenham Town (Southern League Premier Div) v Chesham United played on 26/03/11; Whitby Town (Evo-Stik Premier) v Hucknall Town on 30/03/11; Bishop Auckland (Northern League Division 1) v Newcastle Benfield on 02/04/11 and Percy Main Amateurs (Northern Alliance Premier) v Carlisle City on 09/04/11...all now added to the PR page for April... Tuesday 12th April - Programme Reviews: Mark Farnell - Check out Mark's programme cover scans and details from his recent matches at Highgate United (Midland Football Alliance) v Loughborough University played on 26/03/11; Bolehall Swifts (Midland Combination League Premier Div) v Heather St John's on 02/04/11 and Radford FC (East Midlands Counties League) v Thurnby Nirvana on 09/04/11...now uploaded to the PR page for April... Monday 11th April - Programme Review: Gavin Dodge - A first in this league for FGIF. Gavin sends us a copy of this season's superb programme from Crewkerne Town (Perry Street League Division 1) v Winsham (in the Arthur Gage Cup Semi-Final played on 12/03/11...now added to the PR page for April...go to the Programme Review page for a cover scan and more details... WebEd - Gavin, the programme editor for CTFC, sent me a copy of the club's latest 16 page issue in the post. Complete with striking glossy cover depicting the team photo, it contains plenty of interesting material all neatly laid out inside...with Manager's Notes; Chairman's Corner; Editor's Notes; loads of stats (league table, top scorers, results grid etc); Reserves Update; Honours List; League Club Directory; features on 'On this week' and 'Palace Court FC' Sunday side and the line ups on the back. It's a magnificent effort. Well done! For more info travellers and programme collectors can contact Gavin at: gaffer10@live.co.uk Monday 11th April - Programme Reviews: WebEd - Check out the latest cover scan and details from Poole Town (Wessex League Prem) v Whitley Bay (in the FA Vase Semi-Final 1st Leg tie) played on 26/03/11 and NK Aces (Kent County League Div 2 East) v Lydd Town on 02/04/11...now added to the PR page for April... Monday 11th April - TT No.240: Ian Hill - 'How do you describe Monday 11th April - TT No.239: Richard Panter - 'The home terrace mirrored the opposite end, before the temporary seating was installed. It has a slight curve to it, but not of a severe enough degree to suggest that there has been a running, cycling or greyhound track around it, as far as I could tell'. Another tick off the 92...Richard heads to the Welsh border for the Football League Div 2 clash at Edgar Street, home of Hereford Town (v Chesterfield) played on 09/04/11...inspirational stuff! Monday 9th April - TT No.238: Andy Gallon - 'The environment in which Purvis Park is located appears to have changed beyond recognition in recent years'. Andy takes in the Northern Alliance fixture at Percy Main Amateurs (v Carlisle City) played on 09/04/11...another great matchday report with more superb photos...don't miss it! Monday 9th April - TT No.237: Chris Freer - 'It’s a competitive game but I do feel for the referee...who is harangued for most of the match'. Our roving reporter attends the Ryman League Premier Div match at Concord Rangers (v Horsham) played on 09/04/11...you'll love it! To read more about his travels remember to log on to his excellent blog, '300 Grounds and Counting' go to: http://flynn123.wordpress.com Monday 9th April - TT No.236: Justin Holmes - 'Dinas Park is situated at the bottom of a valley, with large imposing hillsides forming a very scenic background..'. It's Welsh League action for Justin as he brings us words and pictures from the Div 2 fixture at Goytre (v Caerleon) played on 09/04/11...a terrific read! Monday 11th April - TT No.235: Mark Farnell - 'The ground itself is tucked away behind the local shops with very limited parking...'. Mark heads to Nottingham for the East Midlands Counties League game at Radford (v Thurnby Nirvana) played on 09/04/11...read his ace report here... Monday 11th April - TT No.234: Stuart J Pykett - 'If you like rural grounds this is an absolute gem of a place to visit, especially with the weather being so good, one of my favourites of the season'. Stuart takes in the Welsh League Div 3 fixture at Goytre (v Monmouth Town) played on 09/04/11...read his matchday report here...top notch! Monday 11th April - TT No.233: Mike Latham - '...on such a lovely day as this the lack of cover did not matter but this must be a bleak spot to watch a game in mid-winter'. Mike brings us words and pictures from Newton Stewart (v Threave Rovers) in the South of Scotland League played on 09/04/11...a cracking review... Sunday 10th April - Website Update: WebEd - After another busy weekend of action I would like to thank all of our contributors for sending in their news, reports, photos, programme reviews etc...all the TT reports will be added to site tomorrow followed over the next few days by a sizeable collection of programmes waiting to be collated for this month's review..with only a few weeks remaining until the end of the season keep sending in your stuff...it is really very much appreciated....in the meantime enjoy your travels....cheers, Martin Sunday 10th April - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - It's Welsh League action for Justin as he takes in the Division 2 fixture at AFC Porth (v Caerleon) played yesterday...all the stunning scenic images have now been added to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Sunday 10th April - Latest Images: Bob Davies - Two for One Deal! Don't miss Bob's impressive matchday pictures from a busy afternoon with hops to Foxton (v Newmarket Town Reserves) in the Cambs County League Premier Div and Ware (v Enfield Town) in the Ryman League Div 1 North both played yesterday and now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Bob adds (via E-Mail): 'For third week running a trip into Cambridgeshire for the match between Foxton and Newmarket Town reserves in the Premier Division of Kershaw Cambridgeshire League. Foxton's ground is situated on the Recreation ground in Hardman Road that is just off the High Street. I took the A10 from Royston and the first turning signposted Foxton. Follow the road into the village and just past the White Horse pub turn right into Hardman Drive. There is a small car park on the left by the church and another car park at the Pavillion. From the Foxton website some info on the club: "Foxton football club is one of the oldest and foremost clubs in the local area and has been running now for over 100 years with records of matches taking place in the very early 1900’s. Originally it was part of what was known as the Foxton and District League from which the Foster cup originated, until joining the Cambs FA league system shortly after its conception in 1920. The Club has played at the village recreation ground now since the 1950’s and before that games took place on land provided by farmers within and around the village. The Rec is public land and its excellent surface is also enjoyed by Foxton kid’s football team ‘foxton dynamos’, the cricket club and for village community activities. Foxton FC was awarded ground of the year in 2003".
The match itself was played in very warm conditions and was decided by a single goal scored in the 13th minute by an Asher Wilson goal, a good finish from the edge of the box into the bottom right hand corner. Newmarket had plenty of possession but failed to create a serious threat to challenge the home sides narrow lead. With five minutes remaining Foxton thought they had doubled their lead after Ian Cambridge poked the ball home, only to see the effort ruled out for off side. No programme was produced but the club are willing to listen if anybody wants to give it it go! They do however have a good website; http://www.foxtonfc.co.uk/'
'Following on from my visit to Foxton I called in at Ware for the last 30 minutes of their Ryman League Division One North fixture against Enfield Town. It was already 1-0 to Ware when I arrived but Enfield equalised on 80 minutes with a Liam Hope finish from close range. Just when everybody thought it was "a point a piece" Ware scored a winner through substitute Leigh Rose who capitalised on an error from the Enfield keeper Rob Blackburne to give Ware an unexpected win over their A10 rivals. Then to complete the day it down to Rye House to see the Hackney Hawks make a return to speedway after a considerable absence from the sport'.
Sunday 10th April - Latest Images: Mark Farnell - For his footy fix Mark attends the East Midlands Counties League fixture at Radford (v Thurnby Nirvana) played yesterday...all the essential matchday pictures have been uploaded in the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Sunday 10th April - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Our lens master heads to North Devon to bring us a selection of sensational images from Bideford Town (v Wimborne Town) in a Southern League Div 1 South & West fixture played yesterday...go to the new FGIF album gallery for more... Sunday 10th April - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - It's Northern Alliance action for Andy as he takes in the Premier Division fixture at Percy Main Amateurs (v Carlisle City) played yesterday...view the very best matchday pictures now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Sunday 10th April - Latest Images: WebEd - View ground, action and matchday images from a hop to watch Sproughton Sports (v Ufford Sports) in the Suffolk & Ipswich League Div 3 played yesterday...now fully uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Sunday 10th April - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Bonus Picture Special! Mike brings us some ground photos from the now defunct Tarff Rovers (ex- South of Scotland League) taken yesterday...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Sunday 10th April - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - It's an 'over the border' hop for Mike as he takes in the South of Scotland League match at Newton Stewart (v Threave Rovers) played yesterday...check out his atmospheric matchday pictures now added to the new FGIF album...TT To follow shortly... Sunday 10th April - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - Hoppertunity knocks! Whilst on a day out in beautiful North Yorkshire Andy takes time out to snap a few pictures at Bedale Town FC (Harrogate & District League)...go to the new FGIF album gallery for more... Andy adds (via E-Mail): ' I couldn't help calling in on Bedale Town, who play in the Premier Division of the Harrogate and District League. Their ground is part of the Bedale Athletic Sports Association complex, which also hosts cricket, running, squash and tennis. Here are a four images of the football club's cute little main stand'. Friday 8th April - TT No.232: Mike Latham - 'An opportunity to visit what is reputed to be the oldest surviving football ground still in use in England was too good to miss on a glorious Spring evening'. Mike delves into the history books to bring us a most interesting matchday report (with photos) from his visit to Old Boltonians (v Bury GSOB) in the Lancashire Amateur League Premier Division fixture played on 06/04/11...don't miss this one! Friday 8th April - TT No.231: Mike Latham - 'Trawden Recreation Ground occupies a large piece of ground high above the village with stunning sweeping views across to Pendle and beyond'. Mike brings us a matchday report and pix from Trawden Celtic (v Silsden Whitestar) in the Craven & District League Div 1 Cup Quarter-Final played last night...an inspirational read! Friday 8th April - TT No.230: Justin Holmes - 'It has the feel and look of a tranquil, rural ground that is, in truth, above its station with hosting senior football...'. For his midweek fix Justin hops over to Clymping (v Lancing) in a Sussex County League Div 2 game...check out his superb matchday report and photos... Friday 8th April - TT No.229: Andy Gallon - 'On a perfect spring evening, with blue skies finally revealed after a day of varying cloud, Bunkers Hill was a joy to behold. In every respect, this tidy little ground is more impressive than the facilities generally seen in the West Yorkshire League'. It's midweek West Yorkshire League action as Andy takes in the Div 1 fixture at Aberford Albion (vMount St Mary's) played on 06/04/11...complete with matchday photos it's a fabulous review... Thursday 7th April - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Hot Off the Lens!! View the very latest inspirational ground, action and matchday photos following Mike's hop to watch Trawden Celtic (v Silsden Whitestar) in the Craven & District League Division 1 Cup Quarter-Final played TONIGHT...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... TT to follow shortly... Thursday 7th April - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - View Justin's latest matchday pictures from the Sussex County League Div 2 at Clymping (v Lancing) played last night...now added to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Thursday 7th April - Latest Images: Gyles Basey-Fisher - Check out Gyles' latest matchday photos from hops to Biddulph Victoria (v Stratford Town) in the Midland Football Alliance played last weekend on 02/04/11 and also Beaconsfield SYCOB (v Arlesey Town) in the Southern League Central Div on 05/04/11...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Gyles writes (via E-Mail) re Biddulph Victoria FC: 'Just a reminder that the last game at is Tunstall Road is on Tuesday 19th April against FA Vase finalists Coalville Town. They also have two other home games left against Studley on Saturday 9th April and Malvern Town on Tuesday 12th April'. Wednesday 6th April - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - Hot Off The Lens!! View Andy's ground, action and matchday images from Aberford Albion (v Mount St Mary's) in the West Yorkshire League Div 1 played TONIGHT!! Now added added to the new FGIF album gallery... Andy writes (via E-Mail): 'Just back from the West Yorkshire League Division One game at Bunkers Hull between hosts Aberford Albion and Mount St Mary's. Another 'tick' - and another exciting game, with Albion coming from 2-1 down at half-time to win 3-2, the clincher coming in the third minute of stoppage time. No programme...TT to follow'. Wednesday 6th April - TT No.228: Ian Hill - 'Despite it’s location and the state of the area it is located in, this place has loads of character and is well worth a visit'. Our enthusiastic Euro hopper heads to Belgium for the Third Division B fixture at RFC Liege (v RE Betrix) played on 27/03/11...packed with information about the club past and present day...it's a fascinating read! Wednesday 6th April - TT No.227: Ian Brown - 'It has character and oozes charm - definitely not state of-the-art but the whole set-up smacks of a community club, steeped in the traditions associated with the names'. It's Ryman League action for Ian as he heads to south London for the Div 1 South fixture at Corinthian Casuals (v Ramsgate) played on 02/04/11...a most interesting read! Wednesday 6th April - Latest Images: WebEd - All the ground, action and matchday pictures from Cambridge Road, home of Saffron Dynamo (Leicestershire Senior League Prem Div) v Asfordby Amateurs played last night...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Wednesday 6th April - Latest Images: Pete Collins - View the very best ground, action and matchday images from Wembley Stadium as Bees fan Pete takes in the Johnstone Paint Trophy Final 2011 featuring his beloved Brentford v Carlisle United played on 03/04/11...all now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Monday 4th April - Hopping Special (2): WebEd - Following Brian's message all readers of FGIF can now watch the Anglia News (ITV1) Tonight feature on our super hopper which has just hit our air waves!! The mini documentary entitled 'Football Fanatic' lasts about two and a half minutes. To see to the video clip click on the following link: http://www.itv.com/anglia/football-fanatic33330/. Congratulations to Brian from everyone at FGIF! Monday 4th April - Hopping Special (1): Brian Buck - writes: 'Anglia News (ITV1) Tonight 6pm to 6.30pm. Don't forget to tune in tonight. Hopefully you will see what a well known face got up to last Saturday!' WebEd - For those who miss it, more details about Brian's outstanding groundhopping milestone will follow in due course...watch this space!! Monday 4th April - Latest Images: Bob Davies - For his second footy fix of the weekend Bob takes in the entertaining Bedfordshire FA Under 18 Cup Final between Woodside and Stotfold played yesterday at Biggleswade United FC. View all the superb matchday photos...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Bob adds (via E-Mail): 'Today I visited Biggleswade United for the Bedfordshire U18 Cup Final between Woodside and Stotfold. The game was a very tense but entertaining affair with both teams up to the challenge. Over 100 people were present on an overcast afternoon. It was Stotfold that finally broke the deadlock in the closing minutes with what proved the only goal of the game scored by Andre Pierce. The programme for the game was produced by MK Publications and very good it was too. Twenty pages of stats, pen pictures, a quiz and full details of the Bedfordshire F.A. Cup final played and to play this season. Very good value and only a £1. Cover added onto the pictures attached'.
Monday 4th April - TT No.226: Paul Roth - '...with the all-round feeling being one of neatness and tidyness, but ultimately rather unspectacular'. The art of conversation is definitely not dead! Find out more as you read Paul's superb report following a trip to Hengrove Athletic (Western League Div 1) v Merthyr Town played on 02/04/11...also includes all the essential matchday pix making it a fabulous review!! Monday 4th April - TT No.225: Chris Freer - 'The stadium has seen better days. There are two stepped areas covered by what looks like corrugated iron roofing, with some planks to sit on. Behind one goal is some raised terracing'. Ground collectors and Real Ale enthusiasts will love Chris' matchday report as he takes in (amongst other things) the North West Counties Prem Div fixture at Maine Road (v Colne) played on 02/04/11...a terrific account! To read more about his travels remember to log on to his excellent blog, '300 Grounds and Counting' go to: http://flynn123.wordpress.com Monday 4th April - TT No.224: Mark Farnell - 'Bolehall has two covered stands with seats or benches located in the main stand behind the goal with the rest of the ground open for standing spectators in front of the tea room/changing room complex'. It's Midland Combination League action for Mark as he attends the Premier Div match at Bolehall Swifts (v Heather St John's) played on 02/04/11...also includes matchday photos. Don't miss it! Monday 4th April - TT No.223: Justin Holmes - 'The ground has an attractive, symmetrical feel to it, with a fair amount of character considering it was only opened in 2007, and another plus point is all of the stands being close up to the pitch'. Scandinavian Soccer Special! Check out Justin's fantastic report (and matchday pictures) from a trip to watch the Norwegian Premier League match at Fredrikstad (v Viking Stavanger) played on 02/04/11...top notch stuff! Monday 4th April - TT No.222: Rob Campion - 'The game was reasonably entertaining with both sides looking to go forward at every opportunity, though very few clear cut opportunities were created...'. Our East Midlands based hopper travels to Bristol for the Western League Div 1 fixture at Roman Glass St George (v Chard Town played on 02/04/11...Rob's report also contains some superb matchday photos...for more reports and pix from his travels go to Rob's excellent weblog: All Roads Lead Somewhere by clicking on: http://www.rambler77.net/ Monday 4th April - TT No.221: Andy Gallon - 'An out-of-town new stadium in a retail park doesn’t promise much, and Heritage Park won’t set your pulse racing'. Andy takes in a Northern League Div 1 fixture at the new home of Bishop Auckland (v Newcastle Benfield) played on 02/04/11...also includes a wide selection of outstanding ground, action and matchday photos and some terrific pictures from the Locomotion museum in Shildon...for more read his report now! Monday 4th April - TT No.220: Richard Panter - 'On this sunny spring day the pitch looked verdant in the extreme...'. It's another tick off the 92 list! Richard brings us his superb report from a visit to Exeter City (Football League Div 1) v Dagenham & Redbridge played on 02/04/11...a terrific read! Monday 4th April - TT No.219: Mike Latham - '...there are ample compensations for those missing out on spectator comforts, notably the stunning location and the friendly welcome afforded to the traveller in this fairly remote outpost of the game'. Read Mike's ace report from his trip to Creeton (South of Scotland League) v Mid Annandale played on 02/04/11...also includes some stunning photos! Sunday 3rd April - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Just In!! You won't want to miss these photos...check out Gary's magnificent pix taken during a recent midweek trip to Sweden...covering the Euro 2012 Qualifying Group E fixture between Sweden and Moldova played at the incredible Rasunda Stadion in Solna, Stockholm on 29/03/11...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Gary writes (via E-Mail): 'Although the first view on exiting Solna Centrum T-Bana station was not particularly attractive, the Rasunda stadium made me go WOW upon entering and not because I had just climbed an awful lot of stairs! Tickets for block 210 in the top tier of the North Stand were 275 KR (£27.50 approx) and were readily available on www.ticnet.se. (Incidentally, tickets are currently on sale on same website at same price for the Euro qualifier between Sweden v Finland at the Rasunda on June 7th). The view was amazing - I'm sure my photos won't do it justice. Even more amazing was looking upwards to see the massive stand we were in had wooden beams. A 48 page glossy A4 sized programme was available for 20 kr, cracking value when compared to English league programmes and even better value when compared to Wembley programme prices.
After the game we ventured into the Stockholm. I can thoroughly recommend Citykrogen Bar and Restaurant on Vasagatan, a short walk from Stockholm Central station. Behind the bar was Anna, an AC Milan fan from Helsinki. She was an excellent host and as unimpressed with the performance of Ibrahimovic as we had been. Despite his penalty miss, Sweden had managed a 2-1 victory in front of 25,500 fans.
Those who have not visited the Rasunda yet have just one season left to do so. A visit is highly recommended - just make sure you take plenty of spending money!'
Sunday 3rd April - Latest Images: Mark Farnell - View the very best photos from Mark's latest hop to Rene Road, home of Bolehall Swifts (v Heather St John's) in the Midland Combination Football League Prem Div played yesterday...all now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Sunday 3rd April - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - Courtesy of a cheap air return ticket Justin jets over to Scandinavia for the Norwegian Premier League fixture at Fredrikstadion, home of Fredrikstad (v Viking Stavanger) played yesterday...check out his ace matchday pix...now added to the new FGIF album gallery...top notch stuff...TT to follow shortly... Sunday 3rd April - R No.36: WebEd - Report and photos from a visit to Flitwick Town (v Caldecote) in the Bedfordshire County Football League Prem Div) played on 19/03/11...now added to the Ramblings Stats Index 2010-11... Sunday 3rd April - Latest Images: Mark Bembridge - View the latest ground, action and matchday photos from a visit to Cardiff City (Football League Championship) v Derby County played yesterday...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Sunday 3rd April - Latest Images: Bob Davies - Our super hopper takes in the Cambridgeshire County League Div 1A fixture at Barrington (v Cambridge University Press Reserves) played yesterday...don't miss the superb range of ground, action and matchday photos all now added to the new FGIF album gallery...pixel perfection! Bob adds (via E-Mail): 'My travels on Saturday took me back into Cambridgeshire to the village of Barrington. They had scheduled their Cambridgeshire League Division 1A fixture against League leaders, Cambridge University Press reserves, for 2pm as part of a double header. The reserve game scheduled for 4pm was cancelled after visitors called of in the morning, unable to raise a side. Also an interested spectator today was Leon Gladwell of Leon's Lens fame. I only found this out from a Tony Kempsters forum posting this morning'. WebEd - Travellers may be interested to know that a programme was issued for the game...many thanks to Leon for sending us the cover scan and info today....this will be added to the PR page for April in the next few days... Sunday 3rd April - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - View the latest selection of photos from Gary's local trip to Sileby Saints (North Leicestershire League Prem Div) v Loughborough FC played yesterday...all added to the new FGIF album gallery... Gary adds (via E-Mail): 'Sileby Saints (current league leaders) are very likely to be promoted to the Leicestershire Senior League at the end of the season'. Sunday 3rd April - Latest Images: Paul Roth - Our star snappers brings us some terrific matchday pictures from the Western League Div 1 match at Hengrove Athletic (v Merthyr Town) played yesterday...all now fully uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Paul adds (via E-Mail): 'The Welshman won 3-0, and thus secured the league title, and with it promotion. With the Clifton Suspension Bridge as backdrop, Norton lane is a most stunning location...' Sunday 3rd April - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - Check out Andy's ground, action and matchday photos from Heritage Park, new home of Bishop Auckland (v Newcastle Benfield) in a Northern League Div 1 fixture played yesterday...also includes some terrfic pictures from the Locomotion museum in Shildon put on by the Durham Amateur Football Trust. It covers the so-called Glory Years of amateur football in County Durham during the 1940s, 50s and 60s. All pictures can be found in the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Andy adds (via E-Mail): 'All the b/ws are from Bishop Auckland FA Amateur Cup finals or their aftermath in the 1950s, with the legendary Bob Hardisty shown in his Two Blues and England Amateur strips'. Sunday 3rd April - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Simply stunning scenery from a real football outpost!! Don't miss Mike photos from his visit to Creetown (South of Scotland League) v Mid Annandale played yesterday...all now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Sunday 3rd April - Latest Images: WebEd - View the latest selection of ground, action and matchday images from NK Aces (Kent County League Div 2 East) v Lydd Town played yesterday...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... End |