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RAMBLINGS 2007-08 . FEBRUARY TT REPORTS . LATEST PHOTOS . FGIF PROGRAMME INFO. . MFP 2007-2008 . LEONS LENS & LINES 2007-08 Thursday 28 February - R No.40 and Images: WebEd - report and pictures from Mountnessing (Essex Olympian League Premier Division) v Canning Town on 23/02/08. Thursday 28 February - FGIF and Prestatyn Town FC: Andy Gallon - according to the latest posting (24/02) on the PTFC Club News page FGIF made a favourable impression: 'A week last Saturday, Andy Gallon, a journalist with the Press Association, came to our home game with Lex and did a write-up on the club for the UK`s premier 'Groundhoppe'` site Football Grounds In Focus. Andy's style is to 'tell it like it is' and you can read his interesting critique by clicking here: http://www.footballgroundsinfocus.com/TT78196.htm. It is always interesting to see how other people view us and Andy obviously left with a good impression and sympathy for our efforts to develop the ground'. WebEd - many thanks to Andy and all at PTFC! Thursday 28 February - R No.39 and Images: WebEd - report and pictures from Stratford Town FC (Midland Football Alliance) v Barwell on 16/02/08. Wednesday 27 February - CUAFC v LLoyds FC: Paul Roth - writes: 'Went to Grange Road yesterday to see Cambridge University lose 1-4 to Lloyds of London. I adored the old ground and it is literally dripping with history, isn't it? Only 6, yes six, spectators watching though!' Tuesday 26 February - 100 Football Grounds Club Blog Update: Shaun Smith - writes: 'The site has recently been updated with the last ever match at Ashington's Portland Park and a trip to the picturesque setting of Stokesley Sports Club... Cheers Shaun'. For details about these latest articles go to Shaun's excellent blog at: http://100groundsclub.blogspot.com Tuesday 26 February - CUAFC Fixture Information Update: Brian Buck - this follows correspondence with Peter Reeve (Cambridge University AFC) who writes: 'You will be pleased to know that I have been able to re-arrange The CUAFC v CUPFC Challenge Match (with Programme) for Wednesday 19th March K.O. 7p.m. at Grange Road. Other upcoming Matches are: Sunday 24th February: Blues v Territorial Army F.A. Grange Road. 10.30a.m; Tuesday 26th February: Blues v Lloyds F.C. Grange Road. 2.30p.m and Falcons v Lloyds F.C. 2nd X1. Emmanuel College Sports Ground. 2.30p.m; Saturday 1st March: Kestrels v Oxford Colleges. Emmanuel College Sports Ground. 11.30a.m and Falcons v Oxford Centaurs. Grange Road; Monday 3rd March: Blues v University of London F.A. Grange Road. 7p.m; Thursday 6th March: London Legal League v Blues. David Beckham Academy*. 7.30p.m; Thursday 13th March: Corinthian Casuals F.C. v Blues. Tolworth. 7.30p.m; Saturday 29th March: 124th Varsity Match at Fulham F.C., Craven Cottage. K.O. 2p.m....Any changes will be sent to you if /as they arise' Peter Reeve can be contacted at: peter.reeve1@ntlworld.com. Tuesday 26 February - David Beckham Academy: WebEd - *from news item above - travellers intending to make a visit or who may be interested, ground details and interactive information about the DBA in Greenwich can be found at: http://www.thedavidbeckhamacademy.com/main.html Tuesday 26 February - Pie and Mushy Peas Blog Update: Simple Pieman - Pieman is fully refreshed after his winter break and writes: ' I did not publish a report for the trip to Slavia Prague last week as this venue was visited last season. Since the Amersham Town report I have also been to RSC Anderlecht but again this was a repeat visit. However, I have updated the archive report from the original visit (1984) with some photographs from my trip in December. The latest update comes from St.Ives Town (United Counties League Premier Division)....' For details about this visit and to view reports and photos from others go to the excellent blog at: www.pieandmushypeas.blogspot.com Tuesday 26 February - TT No.201: Andy Gallon - Andy travels to South-East Lancashire for the Vodkat Trophy Semi-Final 1st Leg at Ashton Athletic (v Kirkham & Wesham). Tuesday 26 February - TT No.200: Paul Roth - Paul attends the Cambridgeshire County League Premier Division game at Great Shelford (v Wickhambrook). Also contains matchday images. Tuesday 26 February - TT No.199: Mike Latham - Mike travels down to Oldbury in the West Midlands to attend the Midland Combination Football League Premier Division match at Continental Star (v Highgate United). Also contains matchday images. Monday 25 February - Latest Images: Mike Latham - ground, action and matchday images from Continental Star (Midland Combination Football League Premier Division) v Highgate United on 23/02/08 now uploaded in the MFP Album 2007-2008. TT to follow... Monday 25 February - Latest Images: Paul Roth - ground, action and matchday images from Great Shelford (Cambridgeshire County League Premier Division) v Wickhambrook on 23/02/08 now uploaded in the NEW User Uploads Album for February. TT to follow... Monday 25 February - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - despite a postponement at Airdrie United Gary brings us ground, action and matchday images from Motherwell v Hearts (Scottish Premier League) on 23/02/08 now uploaded in the NEW User Uploads Album for February. Monday 25 February - Latest Images: WebEd - ground, action and matchday images from the Academy in Loughton as Mountnessing (Essex Olympian League Premier Division) entertain Canning Town on 23/02/08 now uploaded in the Last Match Album. Wednesday 20 February - Programme Review: WebEd - the latest from Otford United (Kent County League Division 2 East)v Lanes End on 09/02/08. Wednesday 20 February - R No.38 and Images: WebEd - report and pictures from Otford United (Kent County League Division 2 East) v Lanes End on 09/02/08. Tuesday 19 February - TT No.198: Dean McClean - Deano comes back to his roots for the Ryman League Division 1 South match at Whitstable Town (v Worthing). Tuesday 19 February - Programme Review: David Smith - the latest from Whitton United (Eastern Counties League Division 1) v Ely City on 16/02/08. Monday 18 February - Latest Images: Peter Collins - ground, action and matchday images from Aldershot Town (Blue Square Conference Premier) v Braintree Town in the FA Trophy Round 2 on 02/02/08 now uploaded in the NEW User Uploads Album for February. Monday 18 February - Programme News: Chris Powell - the latest from Brymbo (Welsh National League - Wrexham Area Premier Div) in Welsh Trophy Quarter Final versus Berriew on 16/02/08. Monday 18 February - Eastern Counties League News: WebEd - Dereham Town have withdrawn their application to move up to Step 4 for next season, leaving Soham Town Rangers and Needham Market as the only applicants from the Ridgeons League...Applicants to join the League for 2008/09 have come from Brantham Athletic (Suffolk & Ipswich League) and Team Bury (Essex and Suffolk Border League)... Monday 18 February - TT No.197: Mike Latham - it's a Scottish Junior Cup game for Mike as he attends the fifth round tie at Glenafton Athletic (Stagecoach Super League Premier Division) v Musselborough Athletic on 16/02/08. Also includes matchday images. Monday 18 February - TT No.196: Andy Gallon - 'Let there be light! That's the fervent hope of everyone connected with Prestatyn Town as they look to secure a coveted place in the Welsh Premier League for next season...' Andy completes his Welsh Weekend double with a visit to the high-flying Cymru Alliance club (v Lex XI) on 16/02/08. Monday 18 February - TT No.195: Paul Roth - Paul Roth - Paul visits the Academy in Debden, new home this season for Mountnessing FC (Essex Olympian League Premier Division) v White Ensign on 16/02/08. Also includes matchday images. Monday 18 February - TT No.194: Andy Gallon - the first part of a Welsh Weekend double for Andy as he takes in the Welsh Premier League match at Llangefni Town v Airbus UK Broughton on 15/02/08. Monday 18 February - Programme News: Rob North - the latest from West Calder United (ERSJFA - South Division) v Tranent on 16/02/08. Monday 18 February - Programme News: Graeme Askham - the latest from Kendal Town (Unibond Premier League) v North Ferriby United on 09/02/08 and Buckingham Athletic (Spartan South Midlands League Division 1) v London Sports e Benfica on 16/02/08. Sunday 17 February - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - ground, action and matchday images from Harrogate Railway Athletic v Ossett Albion (Unibond League Division 1 North) on 16/02/08 now uploaded in the NEW User Uploads Album for February. Sunday 17 February - Latest Images: Mike Latham - ground, action and matchday images from Glenafton Athletic (Stagecoach Super League Premier Division) v Musselborough Athletic in a Scottish Junior Cup Round 5 tie on 16/02/08 now uploaded in the MFP Album 2007-2008. Sunday 17 February - Latest Images: Paul Roth - ground, action and matchday images from Mountnessing FC (Essex Olympian League Premier Division) v White Ensign on 16/02/08 now uploaded in the NEW User Uploads Album for February. TT to follow... Sunday 17 February - Latest Images: WebEd - ground, action and matchday images from the inaugural game at Knights Lane as Stratford Town (Midland Football Alliance) play Barwell on 16/02/08 now uploaded in the Last Match Album. Friday 15 February - TT No.193: Mike Latham - Mike attends the Newcastle (Shropshire) Cup 1st Round tie between Newcastle and Bishop's Castle. Includes some stunning scenic images. Friday 15 February - R No.37 and Images: WebEd - report and matchday photos from the Hunts Senior Cup QF between AFC Fletton (Peterborough & District League Premier Div) and Huntingdon Town (United Counties League Division). Wednesday 13 February - TT No.192: Andy Gallon - no floodlight problems this time! Andy attends the re-scheduled Conference North match at the Liberty Stadium for Nuneaton Borough (v Worcester City) played last night. Wednesday 13 February - TT No.191: Gary Spooner - Gary travels to Spain for Primera Catalunya Group 2 match between Atletic Vilassanes and Arenys De Mar on 09/02/08. Read his report and check out the terrific pix. Wednesday 13 February - TT No.190: Bob Davies - our Stevenage based reporter attends the Spartan South Midlands League Division 1 match at Ampthill Town (v Cheshunt Reserves) on 09/02/08. Loads of goals in this one too! Wednesday 13 February - TT No.189: Andy Gallon - Andy travels to Leeds for the West Yorkshire League Premier Division match at Beeston St. Anthony's (v Whitkirk Wanderers) on 09/02/08. Wednesday 13 February - TT No.188: Mike Latham - Mike reports from the Welsh Alliance fixture at Glan Conwy (v CPD Llanberis) on 09/02/08. Contains some stunning scenic images. Wednesday 13 February - LL No.30: Leon Gladwell - match details and great images from Crowborough Athletic (Sussex County League Division 1) v Kirkham & Wesham in the FAV Round 5 on 09/02/08. Wednesday 13 February - TT No.187: Paul Roth - Paul sends us a report from the Kent County League as Larkfield & New Hythe Wanderers play high-flying Canterbury City in a Division 2 East game on 09/02/08. Contains excellent matchday photos. Wednesday 13 February - Girona v Orihuela (Spanish Segunda B Group 3): Gary Spooner - writes: 'Surprise 3-0 win for Orihuela as Girona were 12 points clear at the top before (and after) game was played. Orihuela could (and should) have won about 12-0! Perhaps the Girona players were all at a party the night before or perhaps they didn't like the rain - it absolutely lashed it down all afternoon. As you can see the ground is half decent with an all seated main stand plus two ends with seats at the front and lots of lovely terracing behind. The fourth side contained a large mural but people were able to stand in front of this. Admission to the stand (a must given the weather) was 25 euros. The brave souls on the terraces paid 10 euros. Attendance was listed at 900 in Marca and 700 in As - I split the difference and estimated 800 - lower than I thought for a team cruising away with the title but probably very fair given the weather and the fact that the ground was about a 3 mile walk from town with no buses running on a Sunday. The wife was most displeased that I decided we should walk and not get a taxi! There was an 8 page fold out poster programme which was free on admission and also a Souvenir stall which sold a variety of items but unfortunately no badges. Food and drink also on sale - loved the bar at the back of terrace as pictured.
I would give the match a 4 star rating as Orihuela were awesome - they looked like Arsenal playing cracking attacking football and should have scored a lot more goals. A very entertaining afternoon despite the weather. Regards. Gary'
Tuesday 12 February - Latest Images: Leon Gladwell - ground, action and matchday images from Crowborough Athletic (Sussex County League Division 1) v Kirkham & Wesham in the FAV Round 5 on 09/02/08 now uploaded in Leon's Album 2007-08. Match details to follow... Tuesday 12 February - Latest Images: Paul Roth - ground, action and matchday images from Larkfield & New Hythe Wanderers (Kent County League Division 2 East) v Canterbury City on 09/02/08 now uploaded in the NEW User Uploads Album for February. TT to follow... Tuesday 12 February - Latest Images: Mike Latham - ground, action and matchday images from both Glan Conwy (Welsh Alliance) v CPD Llanberis on 09/02/08 and Newcastle v Bishops Castle (Newcastle Cup) on 10/02/08 now uploaded in the MFP Album 2007-2008. TT from Glan Conwy to follow... Tuesday 12 February - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - ground, action and matchday images from both Girona v Orihuela (Spanish Segunda B Group 3) on 02/02/08 and Atletic Vila v Arenys De Mer (Primera Catalunya Group 2) on 09/02/08 now uploaded in the NEW User Uploads Album for February. TT from Atletic Vila to follow... Tuesday 12 February - Latest Images: WebEd - ground, action and matchday images from Otford United (Kent County League Division 2 East) v Lanes End on 09/02/08 now uploaded in the Last Match Album. Friday 8 February - - DJJ18 and Images: Dave 'DJ' Johnston - Dave sends us a report and pictures from a visit to Gothenburg, Sweden. Features IFK Goteberg and Halmstads BK (both Allsvenskan - Premier League). Go to the DJs Jottings page for more...coming soon ...DJJ No.19 - a report from Paris. Friday 8 February - Programme Review: Bruce Rutterford (Programme Editor) - the latest review from Lakenheath FC (Cambs County League Senior Division A). Following Paul's visit to the club on 26 January v West Wratting, I received a letter from Bruce who writes: 'With regard to the programme, I can tell you that we print about 60 for each home game. At the moment the programme is given away free with the admittance charge of £1...the income from advertising helps to pay for production. As costs rise ...I may start charging for it...next season. I can tell you that we used to send a programme away for review (to the WPC run by Mr. Ian Runham) and the highest placing was 105th place nationally out of some 1000+ programmes'. The programme is excellent and is packed with loads of interesting news, reviews and stats - all professionally produced for just £1. It is withiout doubt the top programme in the Cambs County League and one of the best in the Eastern Counties. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy please contact FGIF.. Friday 8 February - Programme Review: Phil Alder (Programme Editor and Fixture Secretary) - the latest review from Orpington FC v Sheerness East (Kent County League Premier Division. Phil recently sent me two copies of his club's excellent matchday programme. The issue for the game v Sheerness East on the 26/01 is printed in full colour (with match details on the front); plenty of stats (line ups, tables, fixtures and results); two pages on the visitors; photos from a previous match v Holesdale (KICS) and random ramblings - all for £2 with admission. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy please contact FGIF.. For more details visit the club's website at: www.orpingtonfc.com Friday 8 February - Programme Review: WebEd - the latest review from Norton Sports v Bearsted (Kent County League Premier Division). Friday 8 February - Programme Reviews: Leon Gladwell - the latest reviews from SV Zulte Waregem v Cercle Brugge KSV (Belgian Eerste Klasse); Capelle v Ter Leede Sassenheim (Netherlands Hoofdklasse Zaterdag A); Royal Antwerp v KV Kortrijk (Belgian Tweede Klasse); Vitesse Arnhem v Ajax Amsterdam (Netherlands Eredivisie); FC Molenbeek Brussels v Standard Liege (Belgian Eerste Klasse) and Brimsdown Rovers v Hanwell Town (South Midlands League Premier Division). Wednesday 6 February - DJJ17 and Images: Dave 'DJ' Johnston - he's back! Dave sends us a report and pictures from a visit to Zagreb, Croatia. Features NK Zagreb and Dinamo Zagreb. Go to the DJs Jottings page for more...reports from Gothenburg and Paris to follow.... Wednesday 6 February - Morecambe FC Ground News: Andy Gallon reports: '...thought travellers might be interested in this statement from Morecambe chairman Peter McGuigan about the club's proposed move from Christie Park to the Westgate area of the town': The cabinet of Lancaster City Council (has) voted in principle in favour of selling the Westgate land to Morecambe FC. This decision is fundamental in our development programme and is subject to certain conditions. These are that the land is sold at full market value, that the trustees of Morecambe FC should be included in the decisions on the future use of our current ground (Christie Park) and that city councillors be involved in decisions on the relocation of the Westgate Wanderers youth teams who currently use the site. There is a lot of work to be done on their new site and an application for planning consent is being considered by Lancaster City Council. I expect an application for planning consent for the new stadium to be submitted to Lancaster City Council on February 8, 2008. Negotiations for the sale of Christie Park are ongoing and it is imperative we extract as much value as possible to fund the total development. There is speculation that the new stadium will be similar in design to that of Shrewsbury's. Whilst there is a great deal to admire at Shrewsbury, one must remember it is a 10,000 all-seater stadium which cost around £13m. Our new stadium will have an initial capacity of around 6,500, of which 2,000 will be seated. Our costs will be significantly below £13m. This development is a massive project for Morecambe FC and, when completed, should ensure the financial stability of the club for years to come. I would like to reassure everyone there is an enormous amount of work being done in the background and I am confident the new stadium will be completed on time by July 2009.
Tuesday 5 February - FGIF Programme Database 2007-2008: WebEd - the database has now been fully updated with over 70 new entries and contains programme information covering for 414 clubs. Many thanks to all contributors for your invaluable help. Keep sending in your news and reviews so that we provide an even better service!! Coming soon...reviews for February including the latest from Orpington (KCLP) and Lakenheath FC (Cambs County Sen A)... Tuesday 5 February - Programme News: Rod Grubb - the latest news from Dobwalls (South West Peninsular League Div 1W); AFC Wombourne United (West Midlands League Div 1) and Henley Forest (Midland Combination Division Three). Tuesday 5 February - Programme News: Steve Hardy - the latest news from our programme guru featuring Obiter Fabs 4; Coundon Cons; Dengo United; Pertemps; Ford Motors (all in the FA Sunday Cup); AFC Wombourne United and Birchills United (both West Midlands Regional League); Kenilworth Town KH (Midland Combination Football League); Ebbsfleet (Conference Premier); Rhoose (South Wales Amateur League);Worsbrough Bridge Athletic (Northern Counties East League Division 1); Sheffield FC Ladies (NE Regional Womens League); Chesterton AFC (Staffs County) in the league cup and Rhyl (Welsh Premier League). Tuesday 5 February - Programme News: Steve Hardy - the latest news from Wolves Development (West Midlands Regional League Div 1). Monday 4 February - Cambridge University Press FC: WebEd - following Paul's visit to the Cass Centre on Saturday to watch the Cambs County League Premier Division League game between CUP and Newmarket Town Reserves, the club has added his photos to their website. It also appears that some of these images will be used in a forthcoming matchday programme. Great stuff! For more information from the excellent website click on: www.cupfc.net. Monday 4 February - Lakenheath FC: Keith Aslan - writes: 'just to let you know I went to Lakenheath FC (on Saturday) after reading Paul Roth's report and everything was true! Everybody at the club was well chuffed with the article and you can expect a load more hits to your website from the Lakenheath area...' See TT No.179 for a full report and photos. Monday 4 February - LL Nos.28 and 29: Leon Gladwell - our photographer brings us the latest photos and match details from Lakenheath FC (Cambridgeshire County League Senior A Division) v Linton Granta on 02/02/08 and Brimsdown Rovers (South Midlands League Premier Division) v Hanwell Town on 30/01/08. Monday 4 February - TT No.186: Andy Gallon - it's another Football League game for Andy as he attends his third Second Division match in a week! His report comes from Shewsbury Town (v Lincoln City) played on 02/02/08. Monday 4 February - TT No.185: Paul Roth - Paul attends the Cambridgeshire County League Premier Division match at Cambridge University Press FC (v Newmarket Town Reserves) on 02/02/08. Also contains matchday images. Monday 4 February - TT No.184: Mike Latham - Mike visits Sheepey Road for the Midland Football Alliance game between Atherstone Town and Boldmere St.Michaels on 02/02/08. Also contains matchday images. Sunday 3 February - Latest Images: Leon Gladwell - ground, action and matchday images from both Lakenheath FC (Cambridgeshire County League Senior A Division) v Linton Granta on 02/02/08 and Brimsdown Rovers (South Midlands League Premier Division) on 30/01/08 now uploaded in Leon's Album 2007-08. Match details to follow... Sunday 3 February - Latest Images: Paul Roth - ground, action and matchday images from Cambridge University Press (Cambridgeshire County League Premier Division) v Newmarket Town Reserves on 02/02/08 now uploaded in the NEW User Uploads Album for February. TT to follow... Sunday 3 February - Latest Images: Mike Latham - ground, action and matchday images from both Atherstone Town (Midland Football Alliance) v Boldmere St. Michaels on 02/02/08 and Scarborough Athletic (Northern Counties East League Division 1) v AFC Emley on 27/01/08 now uploaded in the MFP Album 2007-2008. TT from Atherstone to follow... Sunday 3 February - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - ground, action and matchday images from Anstey Town (Leicestershire Senior League Division 1) v Dunton & Broughton Rangers on 02/02/08 now uploaded in the NEW User Uploads Album for February. Sunday 3 February - Latest Images: WebEd - ground, action and matchday images from AFC Fletton (Peterborough & District League Premier Division) v Huntingdon Town in the Huntingdonshire Senior Cup Quarter Final on 02/02/08 now uploaded in the Last Match Album. End |