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. FIXTURES 08-09 . RAMBLINGS 08-09 . MARCH TT REPTS . LATEST IMAGES . PROGRAMME ADDITIONS. . PROGRAMME REVIEWS . MFP 08-09 . L L 08-09 . MPG 08-09 Tuesday 31 March - Latest Images: WebEd - ground, action and matchday images from the new Eagle Valley where Arnold Town (Northern Counties East League Premier Division) played Hall Road Rangers on 28/03/09... now added to the Last Match Album for 2008-2009... Tuesday 31 March - Latest Images - Peter Collins - our snapper and super Bees' fan sends us some ground, action and matchday images from Brentford (Football League Division 2) v Gillingham played on 28/03/09...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2009... Tuesday 31 March - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - More to Czech out! Part Two of Gary's recent trip to Prague....featuring amazing pix from Bohemians 1905 (Czech League Division 2) v Dukla Prague and FK Viktoria Zizkov Stadion (also temporary home of Bohemians) both taken on 08/03/09....now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2009...COMING SOON in Part Three images from Stadion Pateistvi (Slavia B) and Stahov Stadion (Sparta B)...it's back home again with loads of pictures from the recent CML Hop 2009...not to be missed! Monday 30 March - Middlesex County League Hop fixture Info: Tony Incenzo - 'Please publicise this week… The fifth match in the Middlesex League's series of Saturday morning kick-offs has been confirmed as Copland versus Sloane on April 18th at The venue is Stonebridge Ground, Monday 30 March - TT No.193: Paul Roth - '...my immediate impression of the club's HQ is one of joy. A slope runs down to the community hall, which is home to football in Winter and cricket in Summer and is used by both as a cosy clubhouse. The playing area is roped in it's entirety and with household dwellings and tall trees surrounding it, the whole has an enclosed, hugger mugger and homely feel to it'. Despite the lack of French onion soup and pickled walnuts, you will really enjoy reading Paul's report from Loddon United (Anglian Combination League Premier Division) v Hindringham played on 28/03/09...also includes the very best matchday images from the George Lane ground! Monday 30 March - TT No.192: Chris Freer - Another top notch report from Chris as he heads South again, this week covering the Isthmian League Premier Division match at Dartford (v Tonbridge Angels) played on 28/03/09...you'll love it! Monday 30 March - TT No.191: Mark Jones - With international matches taking place this weekend Mark takes time out from his duties at Prestatyn Town to send us his debut report covering the Clwyd League Division 2 match at Meliden (v Mostyn Rangers) on 28/03/09...and what a cracker it is too! Keep 'em coming... Monday 30 March - TT No.190: Rob Campion - 'The Leicester & District League is a league that I would take an educated guess at it does not feature on the radar of many, if any groundhoppers. The clubs vary from having their own grounds to using school or park pitches'. Check out Rob's report from the Division 1 match at Broughton Astley (v Kingsway Rangers) played on 29/03/09. Not to be missed! Monday 30 March - R No.41: WebEd - report and photos from Sporting '87 (Suffolk & Ipswich League Division 2) v Salvation Army played on 21/03/09 now added to the Ramblings Stats page for 2008-2009... Friday 27 March - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Czech these out! Part One featuring some magnificent ground images from Gary's recent trip to Prague includes shots of the AXA Arena, home of Sparta Prague (Gambrinus Liga) and the Stadion Evzena Rosickeho, the temporary ground of Sparta KRC (Czech 2 Liga) and formerly that of Slavia Prague. All photos now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2009...more pictures to follow shortly in Part Two with unmissable views of FC Bohemians and Viktoria Zikov FC (one of the country's oldest clubs)... Friday 27 March - Herts FA Cup Finals Dates & Info: Brian Buck - for more details click the following link: http://footballgroundsinfocus.com/HertsFAC09.htm Thursday 26 March - Latest Images: Peter Collins - matchday photos from Ashford Town (Ryman League Division 1 South) v Fleet Town played on 21/03/09 added to the NEW User Update Album for March 2009...Peter writes: 'Here are some photos of my visit to Ashford Town 2 v 3 Fleet on Thursday 26 March - TT No.189: Richard Panter - 'The attendance on the night was a most encouraging 147 given that there were few visitors that I could see. The home supporters who I chatted to were welcoming and friendly. Given the club's support, facilities and skill on the pitch I personally feel that New Mills would be a most welcome addition to the Unibond First Division...' Richard is impressed by what he finds at Church Road as he takes in the North West Counties League Premier Division fixture at New Mills (v Abbey Hey) played last night...but did the pre-match omens prove to be correct? Thursday 26 March - TT No.188: Andy Gallon - 'I hadn't visited the Wrens since their Central Midlands League Premier Division days, and was stunned by the extent of the transformation. The ground, once a very basic set-up with sparse facilities, is now an aesthetic delight, boasting everything a club at this level of the pyramid - and possibly higher - would need'. True praise indeed! Read more from Andy's magnificent report as he re-visits Rainworth MW (Northern Counties East League Division 1) for the NCEL Cup Round 3 tie v Pickering Town played on 24/03/09...hopping heaven! Thursday 26 March - Fixture Information: Brian Buck - The 2009 a2om CUP TO BE PLAYED AT ALDERSHOT TOWN FC Wednesday 25 March - Latest Programme News: Stuart J Pykett: the latest from Tredegar Town (Welsh League Division 2) v Llangeinor played on 17/03/09 and Monmouth Town (Welsh League Division 3) v Aberbargoed Buds on 21/03/09 both added to the PA page for 2008-2009... Wednesday 25 March - Bedfordshire FA Cup Finals 2009: Rob Davidson - information and details about the forthcoming Beds FA Cup Finals can be found by clicking on the following link: [more] Wednesday 25 March - 'Mercy Rule': Brian Buck - 'The Football Association are considering the introduction of what is called a “mercy rule”. The rule, which is used in America, means that if one team achieves a certain goal advantage over another the match is declared over thus sparing the losers further humiliation. The Essex Olympian League Management Committee will be holding a special meeting in early April to discuss the leagues participation in the pilot scheme. The above has been taken from the April Edition of the Essex Olympian League Newsletter'. WebEd - Still not sure whether this is an April Fools joke. The notice does actually appear on the EOL website! Hmmm. For more go to: http://www.eofl.co.uk/ and click on the April newsletter (you may need to have a pdf reader installed to access the information). Wednesday 25 March - TT No.187: Richard Panter - '...the Giant Axe; what a great name, is easy to find. Simply follow signs for the railway station, take the first right and keep going. The social club and club offices are located near to the car park entrance and the ground is about 100 metres away from here. Overlooked by Lancaster castle and some other fine old buildings, and the busy railway line, the Giant Axe is a neat and tidy well ordered venue'. Read more from Richard's fascinating report as he covers the Unibond League Division 1 North fixture at Lancaster City (v Garforth Town)... Wednesday 25 March - Cambs Cup Finals Fixture Info: Brian Buck - dates, venues and times for CAMBS FA COUNTY CUP FINALS correct as at 24.03.09 23rd April ...Womens Invitation Cup Final @ Histon (7.30pm); 13th April...Cliff Bullen Challenge Cup Final @ ??? (11am); 29th April...Junior Challenge Cup Final @ Histon (7.30pm); 30th April...Lower Junior Challenge Cup Final @??? (7.30pm); 22nd April...Womens Junior Invitation Cup Final @ Cambridge City (7.30pm); 5th April...Sunday Challenge Cup Final @ Histon (2pm); 26th April...Sunday Centenary Cup Final @ Soham Town Rangers (10.30am); 26th April...Sunday Millennium Cup Final @ Soham Town Rangers (2.30pm); 8th April.... Munns Youth Challenge Cup Final @ Cambridge City (7.30pm); 1st May...Pye Youth Challenge Cup Final @ ??? (???)... TBA ...Invitation Cup Final at Camb Utd (7.30pm); North Cambs Junior Challenge Cup Final and Cambs Sunday Invitation Cup Final Tuesday 24 March - TT No.186: Bob Davies - 'The home side are seven points clear of second place London Lions and have a game in hand with 115 goals in the bank already. It would be a surprise if they didn't win the League from that position so late in the season...read more from Bob's visit to Met Police Bushey (Herts County Senior League Premier Division) v Hertford Heath played on 21/03/09...as always more magical matchday photos taken by our lens master Stephen Gray are included with this report. Great teamwork fellas!! Tuesday 24 March - Pogramme Review News: WebEd - with the encouraging number of pogrammes already contibuted for review so far this month I have decided to save the latest copies provided by Andy, Richard and Bob and add them to the April 2009 Programme Review page next week...thanks to all for supplying the cover scans and details...keep them coming! Tuesday 24 March - Latest Images: WebEd - matchday photos from Wigan Athletic (The Premiership) v Hull City played on 22/03/09 now added to the Last Match Album 2008-2009... Tuesday 24 March - LL Nos.53 and 54: Leon Gladwell - our star snapper completes a Saturday double with visits to Sloane FC (Middlesex County League Division 1 Central & East) v Copland (in the latest MCL Hop) and Hartley Wintney (Combined Counties League Premier Division) v Epsom & Ewell played on 21/03/09...all the important matchday stats and photos can be found by logging on to the LL Index 2008-2009...it's hopper friendly stuff! Monday 23 March - TT No.185: Paul Roth - 'There is nothing else here, except for the prerequisite requirements of our beautiful game, those being grass, goal furniture and flags; the addition of players and a football ball(!) certainly helped'. Read more from Paul's report as he takes in his second game of the day with a visit to Fleetdown United (Kent County League Division 2 West) v Eltham Palace played on 21/03/09. Complemented by some excellent photos definitely makes it unmissable! Monday 23 March - TT No.184: Chris Freer - '...I need an action-packed encounter to get me warmed up. Unfortunately two struggling teams demonstrate exactly why they are at the bottom end of the league by serving up the worst ninety minutes I've endured all season'. Another cracking read from Chris as he attends the Unibond League Division 1 North game at Trafford FC (v Warrington Town) played on 21/03/09...you will love it! Monday 23 March - TT No.183: Andy Gallon - 'If you do nothing else when visiting East Midlands Counties League club Bardon Hill, check out the colour aerial photograph of the locality beside the bar in the cricket pavilion. Breathtaking hardly does it justice'. Andy pens a most fascinating account as he takes in the EMC fixture between Bardon Hill and Borrowash Victoria played on 21/03/09...also includes matchday images...absolutely brilliant!! Monday 23 March - Latest Images: Emma Jones - Pixel Paradise! Check out these excellent ground, action and matchday images (to accompany Andy's report) from Bardon Hill (East Midlands Counties League) v Borrowash Victoria played on 21/03/09... Monday 23 March - TT No.182: Paul Roth - 'On this glorious day weather-wise, all present for this 11 am kick-off (another match in the on-going series of 'Groundhop days' organised by the MCL) and let me tell you here and now, there were an awful lot of us who had travelled from all over the kingdom to be here, knew we were witnessing something very special indeed'. Read Paul's cracking report as he attends the Middlesex County League Division 1 Central & East fixture at Sloane FC (v Copland) played on 21/03/09...also includes some superb images...this is part one of a Saturday double...not to be missed! Monday 23 March - TT No.181: Mike Latham - 'Casuals run two senior teams and several junior teams and are yet another example of the kind of superbly run community clubs that are the heart and soul of grassroots football..' Find out more as Mike takes in the West Lancashire League Division 1 game at Crooklands Casuals (v Fleetwood Hesketh) played on 21/03/09...also includes more superb matchday photos... Monday 23 March - TT No.180: Paul Roth - 'Without doubt, the two best remaining teams have battled their way through to contest the 17th Boodles ISFA Cup Final...'. Check out more from Paul's outstanding and report as he covers this year's ISFA Cup Final between Millfield and Hampton played at Cheltenham Town FC played on 19/03/09...also includes some superb images making it a truly memorable occasion... Monday 23 March - Latest Images: WebEd - ground, action and matchday images from Bulwell Town (Central Midlands League Premier Division) v Thoresby CW; Kirkby Town (Central Midlands League Premier Division) v Newark Flowserve and Forest Town (Central Midlands League Premier Division) v Harowby United all played on 14/03/09 as part of the CML Hop 2009 and Sporting '87 (Suffolk & Ipswich League Division 2) v Salvation Army played on 21/03/09 all added to the Last Match Album 2009...reports to follow... Monday 23 March - R No.32: WebEd - matchday report and photos from Trimley Red Devils (Suffolk & Ipswich League Division 3) v Woolverstone United played on 07/02/09 now added to the Ramblings Stats page 2008-2009... Thursday 19 March - Tottenham Hotspur News Update: Andy Gallon - 'Tottenham Hotspur are still mulling over how to pay for the Northumberland Development Project, which includes the building of a new stadium on the White Hart Lane site. The revelation came from the Premier League club's chairman Daniel Levy as he announced record pre-tax profits of £39.8m for the last six months of 2008. He said as contributions to the scheme were assessed, the size of the funding gap which needs to be filled is becoming clearer. Tottenham could raise cash either by selling the naming rights to the new stadium or by making more shares available'. Thursday 19 March - TT No.179: Ian Hil - 'A smaller than normal crowd meant absolutely no atmosphere in the ground except for the swearing idiots and the Thursday 19 March - Programme Review: Andy Gallon - check out the latest issue from Highgate United (Midland Football Alliance) v Boldmere St Michaels (MFA League Cup S-F 1st leg) played on 17/03/09 now added to the PR page for Mach 2009... Wednesday 18 March - TT No.178: Andy Gallon - 'The Coppice's peaceful country setting, just seven miles from the noise and grime of Birmingham city centre, is undoubtedly attractive. But its layout, for senior football at least, is awkward and unconventional, and the open nature of the site unappealing. Find out more as Andy takes in the Midland Football Alliance League Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg match at Highgate United (v Boldmere St Michaels) played last night...a splendid account....not to be missed! Tuesday 17 March - Programme Reviews: Bob Davies - our super hopper sends us the latest details from Hoddesdon Town (South Midlands League Division 1) v Bedford Town Res played on 05/03/09; Sleaford Town (United Counties League Premier Division) v St Neots Town on 07/03/09; Brimsdown Rovers (South Midlands League Premier Division) v Langford on 25/02/09; Hanwell Town (South Midlands League Premier Division) v Langford on 02/03/09; Ampthill Town (South Midlands League Division 1) v Royston Town on 10/03/09 and Ascot United (Hellenic League Div 1 East) v Binfield on 14/03/09 now added to the PR page for March 2009... Tuesday 17 March - Programme Review: Andy Gallon - Andy brings us the latest from Annan Athletic (Scottish Football League Division 3) v Cowdenbeath played on 14/03/09 now added to the PR page for March 2009... Tuesday 17 March - Programme Reviews: Richard Panter - (South Midlands League Premier Division) v Chalfont St Peter played on 12/03/09 and St Andrews (East Midlands Counties League) v Holbrook MW played on 14/03/09 added to the PR page for March 2009... Monday 16 March - DJ's Jottings No.22: Dave Johnston - check out the latest report and photos from DJ's trip to Turkey featuring Istanbulspor, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and BB-Ataturk...now added to the DJ's Jottings Index...inspirational stuff! Monday 16 March - Programme Reviews: Leon Gladwell - check out the latest details from Corby Town (Southern League Premier Division) v Mangotsfield played on 28/02/09; Corton (Anglian Combination League Div 1) v Gayton United on 07/03/09; Newcastle Benfield (Northern League Division 1) v Penrith on Thursday 12/03/09 and Colchester United (Football League Division 1) v Crewe Alexandra on 14/03/09 all added to the PR page for March 2009... Monday 16 March - Middlesex County League Fixture Update: Tony Incenzo - 'Please publicise…SOME important news for groundhoppers wishing to attend this Saturday’s 11am morning kick-off in the Middlesex County League between Sloane FC and Copland. There are very limited Pay & Display car parking spaces nearby so hoppers are advised to take public transport. The ground is less than 10 minutes walk from both Sloane Square and Victoria underground stations. A reminder that the venue is the Royal Hospital Chelsea South Grounds, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4SR. Admission is free and match programmes will be on sale at £2. This is the most centrally-located football ground in London and it is also the site of the Chelsea Flower Show! Please email Sloane secretary Stephen Pigott at stephen.pigott@gmail.com to confirm your interest so that the club know how many programmes to produce'. Sunday 15 March - TT No.177: Andy Gallon - 'The Black & Golds beat the Third Division leaders courtesy of two late goals to keep alive their promotion bid, and with all the teams above them losing, making the play-offs remains very much a possibility for the club in their debut season at senior level'. Read more as Andy reports from Annan Athletic for the Scottish Football League Division 3 fixture against Cowdenbeath played yesterday...a beautifully written account! Sunday 15 March - TT No.176: Paul Roth - 'Handily located just off the A1214 ring road, to the north of the town, the facilities both on and off the field here are excellent. I freely admit that I never really used to 'get' the dugout thing, but slowly I'm coming round. The red and black brick edifice that serves that purpose is instantly the most striking feature on the ground..' Read Paul's uplifting report as he covers the Suffolk & Ipswich League Senior Division match at Ransomes Sports (v Grundisburgh)...played yesterday...complete with the very best matchday photos...not to be missed! Sunday 15 March - LL Nos. 51 and 52: Leon Gladwell - our star snapper brings us all the important matchday facts and the very best photos from his midweek visit to Newcastle Benfield (Northern League Division 1) v Penrith played on Thursday 12/03/09 and the Football League Division 1 fixture at the new Weston Homes Community Stadium as Colchester United entertained his beloved Crewe Alex played yesterday...added to the LL Index 2008-2009...top notch! Sunday 15 March - TT No.175: Mike Latham - 'I had passed the ground many times and it was a great feeling to finally get the tick...but there were a few palpitations along the way'. Find out more as our super hopper takes in the Mid Wales League fixture at Waterloo Rovers (v Carno) played yesterday. As always Mike's report contains more mouthwatering matchday images...you'll just love it! Sunday 15 March - TT No.174: Ian Hill - 'The supporters on the terrace really get behind their side and it is a loud vociferous support. This made for a great entertainment and after the winner in the 94th minute you would have thought they had won a cup final. The players were hugging supporters, shirts were thrown into the crowd and the crowd was silenced as the players sang them a song – unbelievable'. Read more from Ian's superb report following his visit to VC Eendracht Aalst (Belgian Division 3A) v Racing Waregem plyed on 01/03/09... Friday 13 March - TT No.173: Richard Panter - 'Neat, tidy, spacious and functional are all suitable adjectives to use when describing Pancake Lane...'. Check out more as Richard covers a rare Thursday night fixture...an exciting South Midlands League Premier Division match played at Leverstock Green (v Chalfont St Peter) last night...not to be missed! Friday 13 March - Latest Weblog Update: John Bethell - '...have updated my blog - including 5 games from CHAN 2009 played in the Ivory Coast. Regards, John Bethell at http://billthenavigator.blogspot.com Thursday 12 March - TT No.172: Chris Freer - 'The ground itself is, to say the least, unusual. For a start there’s a wicked slope. At the top end is a tatty tin-shed terrace and on one side is a seated kit-stand which has been erected by the same builders that put up a tower in Pisa...'. Just In! The second part of Chris' trip to the West country sees our trusty correspondent at North Leigh (Southern League Division 1 South & West) for the visit of Burnham played on 10/03/09...a superb report and a smashing read! Thursday 12 March - Latest programme News: Rod Grubb - our programme genius sends us his latest list of clubs that are currently issuing this season...sixteen more entries now added to the PA page for 2008-2009...essential reading! Thursday 12 March - Latest Weblog Update: Simple Pieman - report and pictures from Hanworth Villa FC (Combined Counties League Division 1) v Knaphill played on 10/03/09 now added to the excellent Pie & Mushy Peas Weblog...travellers can find out more by clicking on the following link: http://pieandmushypeas.blogspot.com/2009/03/hanworth-villa-fc.html Thursday 12 March - TT No.171: Chris Freer - 'The teams trot out and it’s a battle on this sloping pudding of a pitch between two of the season’s under-achievers'. Check out the first part of Chris' trip to the West country featuring a match at Paulton Rovers (Southern League Division 1 South & West) v Bishop's Cleeve played on 09/03/09...travellers will love it! Wednesday 11 March - Programme Review: Andy Gallon - the latest from Preston North End (Football League Championship) v Sheffield Wednesday played last night now added to the PR page for March 2009... Wednesday 11 March - Latest Football Scores Website Link: Vaclav Navratil - 'Dear webmaster, firstly I would like to say that I'm keen on football and I have to pay compliment to your valuable website. I would also like to offer you our link which football fans will find interesting. Our link details: Title: Latest Football Scores; URL: http://www.flashscores.co.uk Thank you very much for the consideration. Kind regards, Vaclav Navratil'. Wednesday 11 March - TT No.170: Andy Gallon - 'For my part, if a ground has been completely rebuilt, even on exactly the same site, it's worth another look. Deepdale falls into this category - and what a stunning transformation there has been since work began in 1994'. Another superb report as Andy covers the Football League Championship match at Preston North End (v Sheffield Wednesday) played last night...top notch!! Wednesday 11 March - TT No.169: Ian Hill - 'The rest of the Het Lisp ground is made up of a seated stand along one side of the pitch and the obligatory clubhouse/hospitality building behind the other goal. This ground has a bit of old and a bit of new but changes are in place to build two new stands so if you like old grounds you should visit soon. Read more from Ian's visit to L.Lierse SK (Belgian Tweede Klsse) v KAS Eupen played on 28/02/09...not to be missed! Tuesday 10 March - Programme Review: Andy Gallon - the latest details from Teesside Athletic (Wearside League) v Easington Colliery played on 07/03/09 now added to the PR page for March 2009... Tuesday 10 March - Programme Reviews: Richard Panter - the latest details from Lincoln United (Unibond League Division 1 South) v Loughborough Dynamo played on 21/02/09; Sheffield FC (Unibond League Div 1 South) v Loughborough Dynamo on 28/02/09; Arnold Town (Northern Counties East League Premier Division) v Liversedge on 28/02/09 and Bolton Wanderers (Premiership) v Newcastle United on 01/03/09 all now added to the PR page for March 2009... Tuesday 10 March - New Derbyshire Football Website: Eamon Curry - 'Hello I am the webmaster for the new Derbyshire Football website. Your link has been added to the site and I would hope if you could add my link to your site. Kind Regard, Webmaster Derbyshire. WebEd - This is jam packed with info and links! Highly recommended. Football travellers can find out more by logging on to Eamon's new site at the following URL: http://derbyshirefootball.bravehost.com/index.html Tuesday 10 March - TT No.168: Bob Davies - 'Tidy ground...my first impressions were favourable'. Our senior reporter covers the United Counties League match at Sleaford Town (v St Neots Town) in a Premier Division fixture played on 07/03/09...as always snapper Stephen Gray provides the very best ground, action and matchday images...essential viewing! Tuesday 10 March - Latest Programme News: Graeme Askham - our star paper chaser sends details from Eccleshall (Vodkat North West Counties League Division 1) v AFC Blackpool played on 07/03/09 Now added to the PA page for 2008-2009... Tuesday 10 March - Site News: WebEd - FGIF is becoming more popular! We had a record number of hits to the site yesterday when the counter registered a total of 328! Massive thanks to all contributors and visitors. Your support as always is very much appreciated...keep sending in your news, reviews, reports and photos...they will all be published... Monday 9 March - Latest Images: WebEd - ground, action and matchday images from Norwich CEYMS (Anglian Combination League Division 2) v Mundford in the Cyril Ballyn Trophy Semi-Final played on 07/03/09 now added to the Last Match Album 2008-2009... Monday 9 March - Latest Images: Stephen Gray - check out the superb ground, action and matchday images from Bob and Stephen's visit to Bugbrooke St Michaels (United Counties League Division 1) v Rushden & Higham United played on 28/02/09 now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for February 2008..pixel paradise!! Monday 9 March - Eastern Counties League News: WebEd - Travellers may be interested to know that Tiptree United Football Club (ECL) may be looking to switch to Essex Senior League. The following message was added to the club website over the weekend: Keep up to date with future developments by logging on to the club's excellent website at the following address: www.tiptreeunited.com Monday 9 March - Bedfordshire League Committee Seek Change Of Name: Brian Buck - 'Following the leagues Management Committee Meeting held last Thursday the committee will now seek its member clubs permission to change the name of the league from the start of the 2009-10 season to The Bedfordshire County Football League, the change would also have to have the agreement of The Bedfordshire Football Association and The Football Association before taking place'. The Bedfordshire Football League have now fixed their second game in The Four Leagues Trophy and will travel to Ramsey FC on Tuesday March 31st to face The Peterborough & District Football League, Kick Off 7.45pm. Monday 8 March - CUAFC Fixtures and Other Matches: Brian Buck - Eastern Junior Cup Semi-Final: Soham Town Rangers v Brentwood Town. Thursday 26th March. K.O. 7.45p.m. WebEd - many thanks to Peter Reeve for the fixture information. Sunday 8 March - TT No.167: Andy Gallon - '...this game promised far more than it delivered. The combatants had scored nine goals between them in midweek, so a goalless draw was far from unexpected. Andy visits his old stomping ground to bring us a poignant and eye-opening report from Teesside Athletic (v Easington Colliery) in a Wearsdide League fixture played yesterday...all hoppers will find this a cracking read! Sunday 8 March - TT No.166: Chris Freer - 'The stadium consists of rows of seating tacked on to the back of the club house, with a large free-standing roof to ward off the elements. Other than that it’s flat standing all round. The snack window shows a little more variety than most with ‘Famous ‘ Pies on offer...check out more as Chris covers the game at Stratford Town (Midland Football Alliance) v Studley played yesterday...not to be missed! Sunday 8 March - TT No.165: Paul Roth - it's the cat's whiskers!! Find out more as Paul covers the Surrey Intermediate Elite Legue game at Reigate Priory (v Eversley FC) played yesterday...also includes the very best ground, action and matchday images...unmissable! Sunday 8 March - Latest Programme News: Keith Aslan - our paper chaser has been busy in the last few weeks and sends us details from St. Mirren (Scottish Premier League) v Motherwell in the Scottish Cup played on 19/02/09; Lalnfair PG (Cymru Alliance) v Llandudno on 14/02/09; Wigan Reserves (Premier Reserve League North) v Sunderland Reserves on 24/02/09; Ibstock (East Midlands League) v Ellistown on 28/02/09 and Woodmansterne Hyde (Surrey Elite League) v Milford & Witley on 07/03/09 all now added to the PA page for 2008-2009... Sunday 8 March - Latest Programme News: Stuart J Pykett: details from Markyate (South Midslands League Division 2) v Hadley played on 07/03/09 and Bucks Students Union (South Midslands League Division 2) v Markyate on 28/2/09 added to the PA page for 2008-2009... Sunday 8 March - TT No.164: Mike Latham - 'Until I started to explore the Cymru Alliance and Welsh National League (Wrexham Area) leagues a few years ago, in my ignorance I hadn’t realised just what a hotbed of football existed in the Wrexham area for a relatively small market town'. Check out Mike's latest matchday report and mouthwatering photos from his visit to Brickfield Rangers (Welsh National League - Wrexhm Area) played yesterday...hopping heaven!! Sunday 8 March - LL No.50: Leon Gladwell - it's Anglian Combination League action for Leon as he covers the game at Corton (v Gayton United) in a Division 1 match played yesterday. All the important matchday stats and photos now added to the LL Index 2008-2009...essential viewing! Saturday 7 March - Website Link: Thomas Jellis - 'I have a link to my website, the Football Ground Guide to the High Peak and Hope Valley'. WebEd - Take a peak! This covers Buxton FC, Glossop North End FC, New Mills AFC, Chapel Town FC, Hope Valley Premier Division, 'A' and 'B' Divisions. For more details go to: www.highpeakgroundguide.webs.com Saturday 7 March - Latest Programme News: Steve Hardy - more detective work from our undisputed programme genius! Steve tracks down more more clubs that have issued during the current season and news of few that haven't...details now added to the PA page for 2008-2009...not to be missed! Saturday 7 March - Latest Programme News: Graeme Askham - details from Graeme's latest match at Steeton (West Riding County Amateur League Division ) v Tyersal played on 28/02/09 can be found on the PA page for 2008-2009... Saturday 7 March - Programme Request: Stuart Pykett - 'Does anybody have a spare BLETCHLEY TOWN programme from THIS SEASON (South Midlands League)? I know they were issuing earlier this season but have since been told they are not. Please e mail if you can help.'will obviously pay. Many thanks. WEbEd - Stuart can be contacted at the following E-Mail address: stuartj.pykett@virgin.net Friday 6 March - Latest Programme News: Rod Grubb - our programme guru sends us details from: Clements 83 (Midland Combination Football League Division 3) v Coton Green Res played on 31/01/09 and Pershore Town; Bartley Green and Coventry Copsewood (all Midland Combination Football League Premier Division) and all v Nuneaton Griff played on 14/02/09, 24/02/09 and 28/02/09 respectively added to the PA page for 2008-2009... Friday 6 March - TT No.163: Richard Panter - 'A thoroughly good evenings entertainment was had by all at the Nanpantan Sports Ground. Incidentally, this venue may well be worth adding to your list of clubs which can get a game on when weather conditions, be these water or indeed frost force many clubs to postpone fixtures'. Read more from Richard's report covering the exciting Loughborough Charity Cup Semi-Final at Loughborough Dynamo (Unibond League Division 1 South) v Hathern played on 03/03/09...great stuff! Friday 6 March - Middlesex County League Fixture Info: Tony Incenzo - 'Please publicise this week…THE fourth match in the Middlesex League's series of Saturday morning kick-offs has been confirmed as Sloane FC versus Copland on March 21st at 11am. Please email Sloane secretary Stephen Pigott at stephen.pigott@gmail.com to confirm your interest so that the club know how many programmes to produce'. Thursday 5 March - Important Fixture Information: Paul Roth - Coming Soon! BOODLES ISFA Cup Final
Hampton vs. Millfield
To be played At Whaddon Road, Cheltenham Town FC on Thursday the 19th March 2009, KO 7 pm.
Entry is £5 inclusive of a 20 page programme.
Travellers can find out more details and information about this excellent competition at the ISFA website: http://www.isfa.org.uk/
Wednesday 4 March - Programme Review: David Smith - the latest details from Soham Town Rangers (Southern League Midland Div) v Ely City in the Cambridge Invitation Cup Quarter-Final played on 17/02/09 added to the PR page for March 2009... Wednesday 4 March - Programme Review: Glenn Moulton - just received in the post! Check out the latest details from Godalming Town (Ryman League Div 1 South) v Walton Casuals played on 24/02/09. This excellent issue also contains a Travellers Tales report from Southport (ed Richard Panter)...superb! Added to the PR page for March 2009... Wednesday 4 March - Programme Reviews: Andy Gallon - the latest details from AFC Liverpool (North West Counties League Division 1) v Chadderton (NWCL Div 1 Trophy Round 3) played on 24/02/09 and New Marske SC (Wearside League) v Jarrow on 28/02/09 both added to the PR page for March 2009... Wednesday 4 March - Programme Reviews: Bob Davies - the latest news from Westfield (Combined Counties League Division 1) v Chobham played on 21/02/09; Hemel Hempstead Town (Southern League Premier Division) v Brackley Town on 24/02/09; Brache Sparta (South Midlands League Division 1) v Amersham Town on 24/02/09 and Bugbrooke St Michaels (United Counties League Div 1) v Rushden & Higham United on 28/02/09 all added to the PR page for March 2009... Wednesday 4 March - Programme Reviews: WebEd - St Ives Town (United Counties League Premier Division) v Marske United (in FAV5) played on 22/02/09 and Glossop North End (North West Counties League Prem Div) v Marske United (in FAV6) on 28/02/09 both added to the PR page for March 2009... Wednesday 4 March - Programme Reviews: Leon Gladwell - the latest from K. Lierske SK (Belgian Tweede Klasse) v KVK Tiernen played on 14/02/09 and Club Brugge (Belgian Eerste Klasse) v Racing Club Genk and K. Berchem Sport (Belgian Promotion B - 4Div) v Dilbeek Sport both on 15/02/09 all added to the PR page for March 2009... Wednesday 4 March - Programme Reviews: Richard Panter - the latest details from Potters Bar Town (Ryman League Division 1 North) v East Thurrock United played on 21/02/09 and fanzine details from Nottingham Forest (Football League Championship) entitled Blooming Forest now added to the PR page for March 2009... Tuesday 3 March - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Pixel Paradise! You'll love Gary's latest fifty ground, action and matchday images taken over the last week. Check out some truly superb pictures from Inverurie Loco Works FC and Fraserburgh (both Highland Legue) and Peterhead FC (Scottish Football League Division 2) v Stranraer played on 21/02/08 and Needham Market (Eastern Counties League Premier Division) v Chalfont St Peter in the FAV6 played on 28/02/09...all added to the New User Uploads Album for February 2009... Tuesday 3 March - LL No.49: Leon Gladwell - our star snapper sends us the very best ground, action and matchday images from Corby Town (Southern League Premier Division) v Mangotsfield United played on 28/02/09...now added to the LL Index 2008-2009...top notch! Monday 2 March - URGENT Fixture Information: John Clements - 'I am the webmaster for Guiseley AFC and thought your contributors might be interested to know that Guiseley kick-off their Centenary celebrations with a friendly match against the USA Major Soccer League Champions Columbus Crew on Tuesday 03 March 2009 at Nethermoor Park, Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8BT: Among the Columbus Crew players with international recognition is forward Alejandro Moreno, who played for Venezuela in their friendly against Guatemala earlier this month. Crew have five players in the current USA squad in midfielders Brian Carroll, Eddie Gaven and Robbie Rogers, goalkeeper William Hesmer and defender and three-times World Cup veteran Frankie Hejduk. Monday 2 March - Site Update: WebEd - the FGIF Inbox has never been so full...after a busy weekend of action I have uploaded the main TT reports on site first...there's loads more news to follow..including stunning photos from Gary's recent trips to Needham Market, Inverurie, Peterhead and Fraserburgh...Leon's visit to Corby Town...latest programme news and reviews from our growing team of paper chasers...fixture info from Brian Buck...DJ's trip to Turkey...more new footy site links...coming soon...thanks to all contributors... Monday 2 March - TT No.162: Andy Gallon - 'Once their stands and floodlights are up, they will be well placed to join... the Northern League, goal for so many smaller clubs in the region'. There's plenty to whet the traveller's appetite in Andy's report from a visit to New Marske SC (Wearside League) v Jarrow played on 28/02/09...as always it's a tremendous read! Monday 2 March - TT No.161: Mike Latham - 'We all have our favourite clubs, ones we look forward to visiting knowing we’ll get a warm welcome, a decent standard of facilities and an entertaining game'. The second game of a busy weekend for Mike as he takes in the Montgomeryshire Cup tie at Guilsfield (Cymru Alliance) v Waterloo Rovers played yesterday. Also includes superb matchday images...hopping heaven! Monday 2 March - TT No.160: Chris Freer - '...straight from the kick-off... skips down the left flank again, skins a couple of defenders, exchanges passes with his centre-forward, sells a couple of dummies (one of them to the keeper) and ends up tapping the ball into an unguarded net from a foot out - a classic and well worth the entrance fee!' It's gripping stuff and so is Chris' report from Staines Town (Ryman Legue Premier Division) v Carshlton Athletic played on 28/02/09...don't miss it! Monday 2 March - TT No.159: Mike Latham - '...if you like to watch your football in beautiful, scenic surroundings among a handful of dedicated club officials trying their hardest to preserve the traditions of the village then this is one for you'. What a great recommendation. Check out the report and photos from the first part of Mike's weekend double with a visit to Hearts of Liddesdale (Cumberland County League Division 1) v Mirehouse in the Conway Cup League Quarter-Final... terrific read! Monday 2 March - TT No.158: Paul Roth - 'First impressions... I couldn't quite believe how magnificent a set up this is. I would have expected the club to be playing at a much more elevated position in the football pyramid than in the Suffolk & Ipswich Senior division, where they currently find themselves'. Read more from Paul's magical report from the top of the table clash between Framlingham Town and Grundisburgh in the Suffolk & Ipswich League Senior Division...also includes terrific matchday photos...essential viewing! Monday 2 March - Latest Images: WebEd - ground, action and matchday images from Glossop North End (North West Counties League Premier Division) v Marske United in the FAV6 played on 28/02/09 added to the Lst Match Album 2008-2008...
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