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Monday 29 March - TT No.195: Justin Holmes - 'Greatness Park is a fairly attractive ground which, although permanently enclosed, is set in a public park, with two small modern seated stands along one side with a stand providing a covered standing area located between the two seated stands'. Our intrepid hopper makes his way (at the last minute) to the Kent Senior League Premier Division fixture at Sevenoaks Town (v Greenwich Borough) played on 27/03/10...also includes matchday photos...an unmissable read! Monday 29 March - TT No.194: Paul Roth - 'As for the match itself, it can best be described as a footballing treat, its entirety utterly belying each team's lowly pyramid ranking'. Literary genius! Paul pens another superb report this week detailing his travels to London and the Middlesex County League Senior Open Cup Quarter-Final tie at Sporting Hackney (v Willesden Constantine) played on 27/03/10...complete with a breath-taking selection of photos...it's a lovely read for all hoppers... Monday 29 March - TT No.193: Andy Gallon - 'Back at the ground entrance, in the south-west corner, there is an excellent prospect of the facilities, most of which are strung along the far, or northerly, touchline'. It's a memorable day for Andy as he achieves his highest ever matchday number of goals in a game...read more from his superb report as he he takes in the East Midlands Counties League game at Anstey Nomads (v Dunkirk) played on 27/03/10...also includes some absolutely brilliant action photos courtesy of Emma Jones...a cracking read! Monday 29 March - TT No.192: Mike Latham - 'Occupying an elevated location several hundred feet above sea level there are fine views, especially on such a bright and clear day as this one across to Lochgelly and Cowdenbeath and to a wide expanse of countryside behind the far goal'. Our leading correspondent heads back to Scotland once more for his footy fix. Read Mike's report and view the terrific matchday photos from the East Region Super League fixture at Kelty Hearts (v Newtongrange Star) played on 27/03/10...it's top notch! Sunday 28 March - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - the very best ground, action and matchday photos from Loughborough FC (North Leicestershire League Premier Division) v Sutton Donnington played yesterday now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010... As Gary (our Leicester based correspondent) writes: 'Went to Loughborough FC yesterday for a North West Leicestershire Premier League game v Sutton Bonnington. Not sure if you have been there (perhaps in Mid Comb days?) but I would definitely recommend a visit if possible. I rang the secretary John Belton (number on NWL website) and he was most helpful with directions. Also had a chat with him at ground inbetween his linesman, groundsman and secretarial duties. In fact I'd go as far to say that John does just about everything! I found him to be both friendly and interesting. The ground itself has four (!) separate covered areas. Most amazing of all at this level is the fact that Loughborough issue a programme for EVERY home game. Even more amazing is that said prog contains 20 pages of which only 2 are adverts and the match details are on the front cover - a superb effort! Admission was free as was the programme though eventually John accepted a pound. Well worth it! No refreshments available (would be a bit much to expect John to do that as well). Attendance varied between four and about ten but I had an excellent afternoon out and I was back home in time for Final Score (game kicked off at 2). Addendum - Gary also adds: 'The Drome has been sold for redevelopment and The Luffs should have been moving to a newly built ground at the start of next season. Unfortunately the credit crunch has put paid to the new ground for the time being. However the club has a "retain or relocate" clause so can continue to use The Drome until redevelpoment eventually takes place'. Sunday 28 March - Latest Images: Paul Roth - Our leading correspondent brings us the very best pictures from the Middlesex County League Senior Open Cup Quarter-Final tie at Sporting Hackney (v Willesden Constantine) played yesterday...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...TT to follow... Sunday 28 March - Latest Images: Andy Gallon & Emma Jones - the very best ground (Andy) and action (Emma) photos from yesterday's high scoring East Midlands Counties League at Anstey Nomads (v Dunkirk) now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...TT to follow... As Andy writes: 'Hurrah! A lifetime aggregate goals best for me - 11. Poor old Anstey Nomads. Gubbed 10-1 by Dunkirk at Cropston Road. I'm amazed they're seeing out the season...' Sunday 28 March - Latest Images: Mike Latham - the very best ground, action and matchday pictures from Kelty Hearts (East Region Super League) v Newtongrange Star played yesterday...now added to the MFP Album for 2090-2010... Sunday 28 March - Latest Images: WebEd - matchday images from FC Khalsa (Leicestershire Senior League Division 1) v Narborough & Littlethorpe played yesterday now added to the Last Match Album for 2009-2010... Sunday 28 March - Latest Images: Leon Gladwell - check out Leon's latest ground, action and matchday photos covering games at Chatteris Town (Cambs County League Senior A Div) v Great Paxton played on 20/03/10 and Woodbridge Athletic (Suffolk & Ipswich League Senior Division) v Leiston St Margarets played yesterday...now added to the Leon's Lens Album for 2009-2010...LL Nos. 55 & 56 to follow... Friday 26 March - Latest Images: Gyles Basey Fisher - check out the latest ground, action and matchday images from Corby Town (Conference North) v Hyde United played on 20/03/10 now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010... Thursday 25 March - Programme Review: Andy Gallon - A collectors item from the game that never was!! Cover scan and details from Scarborough Town (Wearside League) v New Marske SC postponed last night now added to the PR page for March 2010... It was a pretty frustrating as Andy explains: 'The game billed as Scarborough Town's first match under floodlights was postponed, though not on this occasion because of the weather. George Pindar Community Sports Centre, where the Wearside League club play their home games, hired eight portable floodlights to help Town take on New Marske SC and reduce their huge backlog of fixtures. With about 250 fans in the ground, one of the lights failed shortly before kick-off. A portable back-up was brought in, and after much messing about finally got going, but when another set of lights then went out, the referee called the match off - without a ball being kicked in anger. Fans were either refunded their admission money or offered free entry to the next home game. Here's a programme review from the match that never was. Can this awful season get any worse?' '...talking of fixture backlogs, this means Town now have 16 games to play before May 15. Only three are scheduled for May, so that's 13 in April alone. Part-time players, too!! FC Halifax's home game was waterlogged off the previous night, and (we) now have 11 games to play in the last 29 days of the season. Plus two more if we end up in the play-offs. It's a joke. I know it's World Cup year, but why can't the season, after the worst winter in a generation, simply be extended?' Thursday 25 March - Programme Reviews: Leon Gladwell - the latest scans and matchday programme info from Getafe (Primera Division) v Real Mallorca played on 13/03/10; AD Alcorcon (Segunda Dib B Group ll) v Racing Santander B and Real Valladolid (Primera Division) v Real Madrid both on 14/03/10 and AC de Madrid (Primera Division) v Club Athletico Osasuna on 15/03/10 all now added to the PR page for March 2010.... Thursday 25 March - Programme Reviews: Andy Gallon - check out the latest matchday cover scan and programme details from Rothwell Athletic (West Yorkshire League Premier Division) v Carlton Athletic played on 13/03/10 and Liversedge (Northern Counties East League Prem Div) v Nostell MW on 20/03/10 both added to the PR page for March 2010... Thursday 25 March - Programme Review: Emma Jones - the latest matchday cover scan and programme details from Dunkirk v Holbrook MW (East Midlands Counties League Cup S-F) at Gedling MW played on 16/03/10 now added to the PR page for March 2010... Thursday 25 March - Programme Review: WebEd - view the matchday programme cover scan and details from Clements 83 (Midland Combination Football League Div 3) v Coventry Amateurs played on 13/03/10 now added to the PR page for March 2010... Thursday 25 March - Important Fixture Information: John Clements - writes: 'John here, webmaster for Guiseley AFC. Just wanted to make your users aware of the above game which kicks off at NOON this coming Saturday (27th March 2010) and although fans will be segregated the game is NOT all ticket, it's pay on the gate as usual. Official club website and lively forum can be found at: http://www.guiseleyafc.co.uk/ Tuesday 23 March - Middlesex County League Hop Update: Tony Incenzo - writes: 'THE next match in the Middlesex League's series of Saturday morning groundhopper fixtures has been confirmed as: Saturday, April 17 - kick off 11am - LPOSSA FC v Greens United – a Division One (West) fixture at the LPR Club, 136 Greenford Road, Harrow, Middlesex HA1 3QL Admission is free and match programmes will be on sale at £2. Please email LPOSSA FC at bill.gibbons@sky.com to confirm your interest so that the club know how many programmes to produce'. Tuesday 23 March - TT No.191: Paul Roth - 'The facilities at the ground are rather good and the hoarding on the pavement, advertising the match, outside the club's narrow entrance augurs well for what lies within'. Our leading correspondent stays closer to home on the Kentish Riviera and brings us a superbly written report from the Kent County League Division 1 East fixture at AFC Sheppey (v Sheerness East) played on 20/03/10...also includes the very best mouth-watering matchday images...unmissable! Tuesday 23 March - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Pixel Perfection! Check out these terrific ground, action and matchday photos from Rothwell Corinthians (United Counties League Premier Div) v Cogenhoe United played on 20/03/10...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...FGIFing brilliant! Monday 22 March - TT No.190: Andy Gallon - 'Clayborn is a pleasant little set-up near the foot of the Spen Valley, and a visit during daylight hours affords the best opportunity to enjoy the scenery. It's hidden away at the bottom of a single track road - Quaker Lane - dropping steeply between houses. Given the constrained access, the ground's spacious setting comes as a surprise.'. Andy and Emma stay closer to home to bring us words and pictures from their visit to Liversedge (Northern Counties East League Premier Div) v Nostell MW played on 20/03/10...it's a lovely read with some fantastic action pictures featuring two of the goals scored...wow! Monday 22 March - TT No.189: Mike Latham -'The match offered an intriguing clash of west and east with the visitors beaten just once this season and still having an amazing 16 of their scheduled 22 league matches to play. They won each of their previous ten games and clearly provided a huge test of the Bankies’ cup ambitions'. Our leading correspondent takes in the Scottish Junior Cup Quarter-Final tie at Clydebank (West Region Super League) v Hill of Beath Hawthorn in the Scottish Junior Cup Quarter-Final played on 20/03/10...complete with the very best matchday photos it is a fascinating read! Sunday 21 March - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Totally inspirational matchday photos from Mike's visit to watch Clydebank (West Region Super League) v Hill of Beath Hawthorn in the Scottish Junior Cup Quarter-Final played yesterday...now added to the MFP Album for 2009-2010...TT report to follow... Sunday 21 March - NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS FOR FGIF!!!: WebEd - After experiencing technical difficulties with my Orange E-Mail Inbox (used for receiving messages to the site) over the last twenty four hours, I would like to inform contributors to Football Grounds In Focus that all correspondence should be sent from now on to the following address: footballgroundsinfocus@fsmail.net I would like to apologise to all those of you who have sent photos, reports, and any other items of news in the last twenty four hours only for it to have been returned! Please alter your address books and re-send the material from your games this weekend for inclusion on the site, using this new E-Mail address. Thanks for your patience in this matter. Hopefully normal service will be resumed within a couple of days. Cheers, Martin Sunday 21 March - Latest Images: WebEd - all the latest matchday images from Kirby Athletic (Essex & Suffolk Border League Div 1) v Bradfield Rovers played yesterday...now added to the Last Match Album for 2009-2010... Sunday 21 March - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - view the latest ground photos from Holker Old Boys (North West Counties League Div 1) taken on 19/03/10...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...Andy adds: 'Just got back from a long day trip to Ulverston and Barrow - it began at 0600! Last time I was over there on a glorious September day, I popped into Holker Street (Barrow FC) and Craven Park (Barrow RLFC) for some pics, so on this occasion I revisited the Rakesmoor Lane ground of North West Counties League First Division club Holker Old Boys...' Sunday 21 March - LL Nos.53 and 54: Leon Gladwell - There's more from Spain! PART 2 of Leon's hopping weekend in Spain features all the matchday pix and stats from Valladolid (Spain Primera Division) v Real Madrid played on 14/03/10 and Club Atletico de Madrid (Primera Div) v Atletico de Osasuna on 15/03/10 both added to the LL Index 2009-2010...¡ usted lo adorará!! Sunday 21 March - Latest Images: Pete Collins - check out these ground, action and matchday images from Darlington Railway Athletic (Northern League Division 2) v Jarrow Roofing played on 17/03/10...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...Pete adds: 'The game finished 3-1 to Jarrow. One player from each side was sent off towards the end of the match' Sunday 21 March - Latest Images: Pete Collins - view the latest ground, action and matchday images from Esh Winning (Northern League Division 1) v Norton & Stockton Ancients played on 16/03/10...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...Pete writes: 'Please find attached my photos taken (by mobile phone) at the Northern League Div 1 match between Esh Winning and Norton & Stockton Ancients. The game finished 2-1 to Norton. Esh missed a penalty when it was one nil to Norton. The referee had to retire injured, so the 4th official ran the line'. Thursday 18 March - Weblog Update: Shaun Smith - Prostar Stadium, my Shrewsbury return after 30 years! For the latest words and pictures from the Football League Division 2 fixture at Shrewsbury Town (v Rochdale) played on 13/03/10 go to Shaun's excellent 100 Football Grounds Club weblog by clicking on the following link: http://100groundsclub.blogspot.com Thursday 18 March - Weblog Update: Simple Pieman - Just In! For the latest words and pictures from the Combined Counties League Division 1 fixture at Hartley Wintney (v Cobham) played on 16/03/10 check out the the excellent Pie and Mushy Peas weblog by clicking on the link shown below: http://pieandmushypeas.blogspot.com/2010/03/hartley-wintney-fc.html Thursday 18 March - LL Nos.51 and 52: Leon Gladwell - PART 1 of Leon's hopping weekend in Spain features all the matchday pix and stats from Getafe (Spain Primera Division) v Real Mallorca played on 13/03/10 and AD Alcorcon (Segunda Div B Group ll) v Racing Santander B on 14/03/10 both added to the LL Index 2009-2010...es gran materia! PART 2 covering matches at Real Valladolid and Club Atletico de Madrid (both Primera Div) to follow... Wednesday 17 March - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - Just Uploaded! It's a Spireites special! Out with the old and in with the new...our leading correspondent brings us a mouth watering selection of old and new ground photos from Chesterfield FC (Football League Div 2)...with time running out savour Saltergate and take a sneak preview of the new b2net Stadium before it opens in June...all images added now to the NEW User uploads album for March 2010... Andy writes: 'I was down in Chesterfield this morning (16/03) to secure tickets for the final Football League match at the Recreation Ground (or Saltergate) on May 8th. It was the first day of general sale. The 8,504-capacity ground, the oldest still staging Football League fixtures, was open, so I took the opportunity of securing some internal, as well as external, shots of a traditional venue dating from 1884, but destined only for the wrecker's ball. It will become a housing estate. You'll also find some external views of the club's new ground, the £13m b2net Stadium, which is under construction next to the A61 at Whittington Moor, on the site of a former glass factory, and scheduled to open in June'. Wednesday 17 March - Latest Images: WebEd - check out the latest ground, action and matchday images from Clements 83 (Midland Combination Football League) v Coventry Amateurs played on 13/03/10...now added to the Last Match Album 2009-2010... Wednesday 17 March - Latest Programme News: Rod Grubb - Our regular programme contributor sends us the latest list of clubs who have issued against his own club (Nuneaton Griff); some more in the Midland Combination League and others from his travels this season. Go to the Programme News page for more...it's paper chasing heaven! Wednesday 17 March - MCL Hop Update: Tony Incenzo - writes: 'Some more news from Sandgate FC secretary Steve Kennedy ahead of Saturday's 11am kick-off in the Middlesex League... We have a well run snack bar with bacon rolls, burgers etc and a nice little clubroom with large TV. Pitch will be fenced off groundhoppers will be free to roam where ever they want. It is possible that Sandgate Under 7s could be playing on another pitch kicking off at 10.00am to provide a bit of pre mens match entertainment'. Wednesday 17 March - Scarborough Town News Item: Andy Gallon - writes: 'Scarborough Town will play their first home game under floodlights on Wednesday, March 24th when New Marske visit Pindar Leisure Centre for a Wearside League game kicking off at 7.30pm. The club are having problems securing planning permission for permanent lights, and will hire portable ones for this fixture. Tuesday 16 March - Publicity for FGIF: Andy Gallon - following their visit to the West Yorkshire League Premier Division fixture at Rothwell Athletic (v Carlton Athletic) played on 13/03/10, Andy writes: 'check out this link showing Emma's shot of Rothwell's equalising goal, complete with FGIF credit'. For more details go to: http://www.rothwellathleticfc.co.uk/ and http://www.rothwellathleticfc.co.uk/news.asp WebEd - What fantastic news! Congratulations and thanks to Emma for capturing this superb photo... Tuesday 16 March - TT No.187: Chris Freer - 'Set in a suburban area, the ground is showing its age, although the cover behind either goal is of the cantilever variety, protecting the otherwise crumbling raised terracing. The main stand along one side gives the appearance of being an old covered terrace with benchs subsequently affixed. The fourth side is a narrow strip of flat standing'. Chris pens a superb stylish report following his visit to the Kent coast for the Ryman League Division 1 South fixture at Ramsgate (v Chatham Town) played on 13/03/10...it's top drawer! Tuesday 16 March - TT No.187: Paul Roth - 'The stadium is fully railed, has six floodlight pylons, three on each side, and has black and white striped netting adorning each goal frame'. Our leading correspondent makes the long journey over to South Glamorgan for the Hellenic League Division 1 West fixture at Lydney Town (v Cheltenham Saracens) played on 13/03/10...don't miss out on the superb matchday report and photos.... Tuesday 16 March - TT No.186: Justin Holmes - 'This was one of those groundhopping days when I unearthed an absolute gem, when I was thoroughly impressed with every aspect of the day and left with not the slightest tinge of disappointment. Inspiirational words indeed! Find out more as Justin takes in the Welsh League Division 2 game at Penrhiwceiber Rangers (v Newport YMCA) played on 13/03/10..check out the words and pictures here! Tuesday 16 March - TT No.185: Andy Gallon - 'The Rabbit Trap...is up there with the Dripping Pan, the Giant Axe and the Dovecote on my list of picturesque favourites.'. Andy stays closer to home as he attends the West Yorkshire League Premier Division top of the table encounter at Rothwell Athletic (v Carlton Athletic) played on 13/03/10...with a superb selection of photos (also taken by Emma Jones), it's a report you won't want to miss! Tuesday 16 March - TT No.184: Mike Latham - 'The main feature of the ground is at the entrance side- a distinctive covered terrace made out of what appears to be an old aircraft shelter. The rest of the ground is open grassed banking'. Mike travels north of the border to bring us words and pictures from one of his favourite competitions, the Scottish Junior Cup, attending the Quarter Final tie at Bathgate Thistle (East of Scotland Super League) v Linlithgow Rose played on 13/03/10...it's another terrific read! Tuesday 16 March - Latest Images: Paul Roth - Our leading contributor travels into deepest Gloucestershire to bring us the very best selection of matchday photos taken at Lydney Town (Hellenic League Div 1 West) v Cheltenham Saracens played on 13/03/10...all Paul's pix can be found in the NEW User Upoads Album for March 2010...TT to follow shortly! Tuesday 16 March - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - Pixel paradise! Our intrepid hopper and star snapper heads into South Wales to bring us his latest matchday photos...from the Welsh League Division 2 fixture at the hilly Glasbrook Field, home of Penrhiwceiber Rangers (v Newport YMCA) played on 13/03/10....all the very best matchday pictures can be found in NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...TT to follow shortly! Tuesday 16 March - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - What a superb backdrop for a game...you will love these! Gary takes in the Western League Premier Division fixture at Ilfracombe Town (v Street) played on 13/03/10...don't miss this terrific selection of ground, action and matchday photos...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010... Tuesday 16 March - Latest Images: Gyles Basey-Fisher - view the best ground, action and matchday images from Gyles' trip to sunny Hull for the Central Midlands League Supreme Division fixture at Westella & Willerby (v Pinxton) played on 13/03/10...this was his his 700th ground! All the photos from the game now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010... Tuesday 16 March - Latest Images: Andy Gallon and Emma Jones - From the Rabbit Trap!! It's West Yorkshire League action as Andy and Emma take in the Premier Division top of the table clash at Rothwell Athletic (v Carlton Athletic) played on 13/03/10...all the essential images can be found in the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...TT to follow shortly! Tuesday 16 March - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Our leading contributor heads up to Scotland once again and takes in more Scottish Junior Cup action...check out Mike's superb photos from the exciting Quarter-Final tie at Bathgate Thistle (East Region Super League) v Linlithgow Rose played on 13/03/10...all the ground, action and matchday images can be found in the MFP Album for 2009-2010...TT to follow shortly! Tuesday 16 March - Latest Images and Ground News: Gyles Basey-Fisher - Our Norwich-based hopper and super snapper brings us the latest ground, action and matchday photos from Almondsbury Town (Hellenic League Prem Div) v Oxford Quarry Nomads played on 09/03/10 and Accrington Stanley Reserves (Central Reserve League Div 1 West) v Blackpool Reserves and Silsden (North West Counties League Prem Div) both on 10/03/10...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010... Gyles writes: 'Further to visiting the above clubs, I have the following information regarding ground moves: Almondsbury Town With a 12 month extension to their lease on the table and a Southern League ground grading, it would be a surprise if Silsden AFC Although I am not up to speed with progress at their Keighley Road ground, a committee member was very keen to point out that it was “5 games and counting” before their move back home. Westella & Willerby I know this may have been talked about at the hop fixture last weekend, but a member of the club said on Saturday (13th March) that Westella & Willerby would definitely not be at the Blackburn Leisure Sports & Social Club next season due to the second year ruling on floodlights. Although rumours have been doing the rounds regarding a ground share with Hall Road Rangers, talks about where they will be playing next season are ongoing'. Friday 12 March - R No.34: WebEd - '...it was, without doubt, the best forty-five minutes of play we have witnessed so far this campaign'. Ramblings matchday report and photos from Hareleston Town (Anglian Combination League Div 2) v Thetford Rovers in the Cryril Ballyn Trophy S-F played on 27/02/10 now added to the Ramblings Stats page for 2009-2010... Friday 12 March - MCL Hop Update at Sandgate FC: Tony Incenzo - further to an earlier posting today (see below) Tony writes: 'An update from Sandgate FC secretary Steve Kennedy ahead of the Middlesex League groundhop fixture on Saturday, March 20th... "I have managed to obtain a discount on entry to Uxbridge FC for Groundhoppers who are attending the Sandgate match in the morning and can literally hop across the road 15 minutes walk to Honeycroft when our Senior feeder club Uxbridge are playing Bishops Cleeve in the Zameretto South West Division One. Friday 12 March - TT No.183: Justin Holmes - 'There is a small seated stand along one side of the pitch which offers a good and relatively comfortable view of the action, and a small covered area for standing on the other side, and along both sides there is plenty of banked open terracing. Trees lining either length of the ground make this stadium slightly more attractive than may be anticipated'. Another cracking report from our intrepid hopper as Justin takes in the Ryman League Division 1 North fixture at Waltham Forest (v Maldon Town) played on 11/03/10...hopping heaven! Thursday 11 March - Middlesex County League Hops Update: Tony Incenzo - writes: 'Some important travel news ahead of the Middlesex League’s next Saturday morning groundhopper match on Saturday, March 20 - kick off 11am - Sandgate v Grosvenor House… The main access of Bourne Avenue is undergoing roadworks on this weekend. It will a lot easier for everyone if they use Pinkwell Lane from Dawley Road. The U4 bus service from Hayes Station will be operating normally though. Confirmation that this fixture will take place at Bourne Farm Playing Fields, Bourne Avenue, Hayes, Middlesex UB4. Admission is free and match programmes will be on sale at £2. Please email Sandgate FC at Steve.Kennedy@ba.com to confirm your interest in attending so that the club know how many programmes to produce'. Thursday 11 March - Latest Images: Pete Collins - It's Football League action for Bees fan Pete as he takes in the Division 1 fixture at Leeds United (v Brentford) played on 06/03/10...ground, action and matchday images now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010... Thursday 11 March - Programme Reviews: Andy Gallon - the latest programme cover scans and info from to Wolviston (Wearside League) v Windscale played on 06/03/10 and Whitehaven Amateurs (Northern League) v Guisborough Town in the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup Quarter Final on 09/03/10 now added the PR page for March 2010... Thursday 11 March - Programme Reviews: Leon Gladwell - matchday cover scans and essential details from Spixworth United (Anglian Comb League Prem Div) v Cromer Town in the Norfolk Senior Cup Quarter Final played on 23/01/10; Hanwell Town (South Midlands League Prem Div) v Aylesbury on 20/02/10 and Bacton United 89 (Suffolk & Ipswich League Div 2) v Mendlesham in the Suffolk Junior Cup Semi-Final on 06/03/10...all now added the PR page for March 2010... Thursday 11 March - Cambridge City: Brian Buck - writes: 'I’ve just heard on Radio Cambridgeshire this morning that despite only recently agreeing a ground share deal with Newmarket Town for next season the club have now signed another deal to remain at Milton Road for a further season...' Wednesday 10 March - TT No.182: Andy Gallon - 'Plans to build an 8,000-capacity stadium for Whitehaven Amateurs and the town's semi-professional rugby league club to share have taken another step forward'. Hot Off the Press!! Andy mixes work with pleasure as he takes in the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup Quarter Final at Whitehaven Amateurs (Northern League) v Guisborough Town played at the Focus Scaffolding Sports Complex last night... don't miss the matchday report and ground images...top drawer! Wednesday 10 March - Ground News: Andy Gallon - writes: 'FC Halifax Town have announced their new East Stand will be open for the first time on Tuesday, March 23rd when Radcliffe Borough visit The Shay for a UniBond League Division One North fixture'. Wednesday 10 March - Weblog Update: Shaun Smith - Just In! An enjoyable day - at The Shay! For the latest words and pictures from the Unibond League Division 1 North fixture at FC Halifax Town (v Prescot Cables) played on 06/03/10 go to Shaun's excellent 100 Football Grounds Club weblog by clicking on the following link: http://100groundsclub.blogspot.com Wednesday 10 March - LL Nos. 47; 48; 49 and 50: Leon Gladwell - Hopping Heaven! Check out all the vital matchday stats and images from Leon's latest travels featuring matches at: Spixworth United (Anglian Comb League Prem Div) v Cromer Town in the Norfolk Senior Cup Quarter Final played on 23/01/10; Hanwell Town (South Midlands League Prem Div) v Aylesbury on 20/02/10; Stalham Town (Anglian Comb League Div 1) v Long Stratton on 27/02/10 and Bacton United 89 (Suffolk & Ipswich League Div 2) v Mendlesham in the Suffolk Junior Cup Semi-Final on 06/03/10...now added the Leon's Lens Index for 2009-2010... Wednesday 10 March - Latest Programme News: Andy Gallon - Valuable paper chasing news for those heading to watch football in the North East this season...for more details go to the Programme News page for 2009-2010... Tuesday 9 March - TT No.181: Justin Holmes - 'The first interesting thing to note on arriving at the ground is a small mural on the outside wall of the ground, which was a nice touch - unusual at a football ground, but highly appropriate in a city such as Belfast where murals are to be found in abundance'. 4G or not 4G? Our leading reporter travels in Ireland for the second time in a week...check out Justin's report and photos from the Northern Irish Cup Quarter Final at Crusaders (v Portadown) played on 06/03/10...it's inspirational stuff! Tuesday 9 March - TT No.180: Chris Freer - 'The ground consists of a tall main stand with some covered terracing adjacent. Other than that it’s flat standing, beneath the billowing nets designed to prevent stray balls from sailing into neighbouring gardens'. It's FA Vase action for Chris as he heads for Barwell (Midland Football Alliance) for the sixth round replay against Norton and Stockton Ancients played on 06/03/10...another magical read, you'll love it! Tuesday 9 March - TT No.179: Paul Roth - 'Let it be known, I like the Delahay Meadow. Found in the Jewish quarter on the Stourport Road, it's easily espied below, driving towards it from the elevated town...'. Paul and his oppo Geoff head for the Welsh border as they take in the West Midlands Regional League Premier Division fixture at Bromyard Town (v AFC Wulfrunians) played on 06/03/10...it was a bit frosty though...complete with the very best matchday photos, it's a superb read! Tuesday 9 March - TT No.178: Andy Gallon - 'Most clubs in the inaccurately-titled Wearside League (this was Teesside versus Cumbria) represent a long trek for travellers, but Metcalfe Park, one of the more southerly, really is worth making the effort'. Check out Andy's matchday report and images from his visit to Wolviston (Wearside League) v Windscale played on 06/03/10...another cracking read! Tuesday 9 March - TT No.177: Mike Latham - 'The ground, which has naming rights from a prominent local sponsor is hugely impressive for this level of football'. Mike brings us a report and pictures from Rutherglen Glencairn (West Region Super League) v Cambuslang Rangers in the Scottish Junior Cup Round 4 Replay played on 06/03/10...don't forget to visit the club website too! Tuesday 9 March - Website Update: WebEd - Apologies for any delay in updating the site. Having upgraded my PC to Windows 7 and installed a new version of Microsoft Office over the weekend I have spent two days adjusting programs and files etc...hopefully normal service will be resumed shortly...in the meantime I have uploaded all the photos received up until midday yesterday (08/03) and these now appear in the relevant albums in the gallery and on the Images Index for March (see postings below)... the remaining photos, reports, programmes, news item and main web page adjustments will be up and running as soon as possible over the next few days...thanks to all contributors your input is much appreciated...keep sending in your articles...cheers, Martin Tuesday 9 March - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - More from Ireland! Check out the latest stunning ground, action and matchday photos from Justin's trip to watch Crusaders (IFA Premiership) v Portadown in the Northern Irish Cup Quarter Final played on 06/03/10...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...TT report to follow... Tuesday 9 March - Latest Images: Leon Gladwell - He's back! Our star snapper brings us the latest and very best matchday photos from his recent travels including games at Spixworth United (Anglian Comb League Prem Div) v Cromer Town in the Norfolk Senior Cup Quarter Final played on 23/01/10; Hanwell Town (South Midlands League Prem Div) v Aylesbury on 20/02/10; Stalham Town (Anglian Comb League Div 1) v Long Stratton on 27/02/10 and Bacton United 89 (Suffolk & Ipswich League Div 2) v Mendlesham in the Suffolk Junior Cup Semi-Final on 06/03/10...now added the Leon's Lens Album for 2009-2010...LL reports to follow... Tuesday 9 March - Latest Images: Paul Roth - Top v Bottom! Paul makes the long journey from Kent to bring us the very best ground, action and matchday photos at Bromyard Town (West Midlands Regional League Premier Div) v AFC Wulfrunians played on 06/03/10...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...TT report to follow... Tuesday 9 March - Latest Images: Gyles Basey-Fisher - It's Combined Counties League action for Gyles as he attends the Division 1 fixture at Staines Lammas (v Farleigh Rovers) played on 06/03/10...all pictures now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...Gyles also writes: 'It was confirmed in the match day programme that the League and FA had both rejected Staines Lammas promotion bid, but it would appear that Staines Lammas will (still) be ground sharing with Asford Town Middlesex for the next two years with the possibiliy of developing their own ground within the complex, everything is a bit up in the air, but this looks like Staines Lammas's last season at the Laleham Recreational Ground?!..' Tuesday 9 March - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Back to Scotland! Mike travels up to Glasgow for the Scottish Junior Cup Round 4 replay at Rutherglen Glencairn (West Region Super League) v Cambuslang Rangers played on 06/03/10...all thevery best pictures now added to the MFP Album for 2009-2010...TT report to follow... Tuesday 9 March - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - From The Hop! Check out these fantastic photos...the very latest matchday images from (sunny)Kingston-upon-Hull including games at Easington United (v Hutton Cranswick United) and Westella & Willerby (v Parramore Sports) both played on 06/03/10...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...inspirational stuff! Tuesday 9 March - Latest Images: WebEd - the latest ground, action and matchday images from University of Essex (Essex & Suffolk Border League Prem Div) v Earls Colne in the Border League Knockout Cup Quarter Final played on 06/03/10 now added to the Last Album for 2009-2010... Tuesday 9 March - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - Andy brings us a selection of superb ground, action and matchday images from Wolviston (Wearside League) v Windscale played on 06/03/10 now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for March 2010...TT report to follow... Friday 5 March - A mystery ground: Bob Daivies - our super hopper and speeedway fan Rob includes some links from the Belle Vue aces fans websitewhich travellers may find interesting and writes: 'Plans for a new stadium for Belle Vue, Manchester. Football Pitch in the centre for whom I wonder?' Check out these pix: http://www.belle-vue-speedway.co.uk/members/rob-albums-new-stadium-picture35-stadium-front.jpg http://www.belle-vue-speedway.co.uk/members/rob-albums-new-stadium-picture34-grandstand.jpg http://www.belle-vue-speedway.co.uk/members/rob-albums-new-stadium-picture33-air-view.jpg WebEd - for more details about the project go to: http://www.belle-vue-speedway.co.uk/latest-news/10431-new-belle-vue-stadium.html Friday 5 March - TT No.173 Update: Mike Latham - Fame at Last! Further to Mike's visit to Knighton Town (Mid Wales - South - League) for last Sunday's Radnorshire Cup Semi-Final (v Presteigne St Andrews) check out the following links from the Presteigne FC website highlighting our leading correspondent's matchday report and and photos: http://www.presteignestandrewsfc.co.uk/?p=2404 and http://www.presteignestandrewsfc.co.uk/?p=2416 Friday 5 March - MPG No.38: Andy Gallon - The A-Word...as more and more clubs seem to be heading for administration, Andy casts a critical eye over the financial mismanagement of greedy clubs going to the wall and asks where has all the money gone. Spare a thought for the fans who suffer as a result of blundering in the board room. On a personal note regarding match postponements (and we've had a few) Andy calls for referees to show a greater degree of consistency in passing pitches fit for play. How sad it is to hear of the passing of Keith Alexander, the Macclesfield Town FC manager...Andy pays his respects to a true gentleman and pioneer of the game...now added to the Latest MPG Comment page...check out this unmissable read now! Thursday 4 March - TT No.176: Ian Hill - 'The current stadium has a capacity of 16,500 and is great old ground. It has an English feel about it as it is tucked in amongst terraced houses. It is now a bit outdated for the modern game but it’s a real shame another fine venue will soon be lost'. Ian travels over to France for his overseas footy fix and takes in the Ligue 1 fixture at Valenciennes FC v FC Sochaux played on 31/01/10...it's another well penned report packed with loads of eesential hopping info...C'est absolument fantastique! Thursday 4 March - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - Our leading reporter takes time out to photograph two grounds in West Yorkshire (on 02/03/10)...salivate over the latest ground images from St Giles Road, the tidy home of Brighouse Town (Northern Counties East League) and the Shay Stadium at FC Halifax Town (Unibond League Division 1 North) where the East Stand has almost been completed...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for 2010...pixel paradise!! Thursday 4 March - Latest Programme News: Keith Aslan - Our star paper chaser is keen to bring you the lastest selection of programmes from his recent travels...check out all the details from nine clubs added to the Programme News page for 2009-2010... Thursday 4 March - Programme Review: Andy Gallon - The latest cover scan and details from FC Halifax Town (Unibond League Division 1 North) v Ossett Albion played on 02/03/10...now added to the PR page for March 2010... Tuesday 2 March - TT No.175: Chris Freer - 'The focal point of the ground is a large covered seated stand behind one goal, whilst a smaller seated stand straddles the halfway line. Either side of this is uncovered stepped terracing. Behind the other goal and on the other side is covered flat standing'. Our intrepid hopper heads down to London once again for his footy fix...not his first choice game, Chris takes in the P-free Ryman League Division 1 South fixture at Whyteleafe (v Worthing)...it's another classy write up and a cracking read... Monday 1 March - Flight Information (for Potential Travellers): Paul Roth - writes: 'Flybe are to commence scheduled flights (daily, except Sundays) to and from Edinburgh, from Kent International Airport (KIA-Ramsgate), starting in May and continuing until the end of October. This gives Scottish 'hoppers an opportunity to visit the multifarious footballing delights that abound here, on the Kentish Riviera. Also, I have it on good authority that they well be commencing flights to and from Dublin in the not too distant future...interestingly Manston has the longest runway in Great Britain you know...' Monday 1 March - TT No.174: Justin Holmes - 'The Coleraine Showgrounds is a very decent stadium by Northern Irish standards, with one impressive seated grandstand, terracing behind both goals with cover across the width of the penalty area (only one end was open today) and a large bank of terracing along the opposite side to the grandstand'. With only minutes to spare, Justin makes it to The Showgrounds, home of Coleraine FC (IFA Premiership) for the interesting Setanta Cup Group 2 fixture against Bohemians played on 27/02/10...check out more from his terrific matchday report and photos...it's another cracking read and one not to be missed! Monday 1 March - Weblog Update: Simple Pieman -check out the latest from the excellent Pies & Mushy Peas Weblog with a report and pictures from Burton Albion (Football League Division 2) v Rotherham United played on 27/02/10. For more go to the following link: http://pieandmushypeas.blogspot.com/2010/02/burton-albion-fc.html Monday 1 March - TT No.173: Mike Latham - 'With stunning views along the wooded valley towards Monday 1 March - Latest Images: Gyles Basey-Fisher - Don't miss these terrific ground, action and matchday images from Daventry United (United Counties League Premier Division) v Deeping Rangers played on 27/02/10...now added to the New User Uploads Album for March 2010...pixel paradise! Monday 1 March - TT No.172: Paul Roth - 'The facilities are excellent with the vibrant, seventy-year-old clubhouse, which incidentally sells real ale, being the hub of activities on matchdays'. Thank goodness for electronic mail! Our leading correspondent manages to find a game and beats the weather to bring us the very latest from Old Rutlishians (Surrey Elite League) v Battersea Ironsides played on 27/02/10...check out Paul's superbly written report complete with matchday photos here...it's one not to be missed! Monday 1 March - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Our star snapper travels to Germany to bring us the very latest ground, action and matchday pix from TuS (Turn-und Spielvereinigung) Koblenz (v FC Augsburg) played on 27/02/10...now added to the New User Uploads Album for March 2010...as Gary writes: 'Went to Germany yesterday. Torturous journey both ways to and from Stansted. M11 shut going down and A14 shut going home. Chuck in fog and torrential rain and it was a nightmare. Thankfully everything ran smoothly once there though the flight home was delayed by over an hour'. Monday 1 March - TT No.171: Andy Gallon - 'There's scarcely room to draw breath, and the atmosphere becomes even more claustrophobic once you've negotiated the turnstiles alongside the entrance...'. It's FA Vase action for Andy as he takes in the sixth round tie from Gresley FC (East Midlands Counties League) v Whitehawk played on 27/02/10...don't miss the inspirational words and pictures (including terrific action shots courtesy of Emma Jones) from Moat Street...it's top drawer stuff! Monday 1 March - Latest Images: Gyles Basey-Fisher - a selection of the latest ground images from Latimer Park, former home, of Burton Park Wanderers (United Counties League Div 1) taken on 27/02/10 by our star snapper now added to the New User Uploads Album for March 2010... Monday 1 March - Latest Images: WebEd - the latest ground, action and matchday images from Wilderness Lane, home of Harleston Town (Anglian Combination League) v Thetford Rovers in the Cyril Ballyn Trophy Semi-Final played on 27/02/10...now added to the Last Match Album 2009-2010... Monday 1 March - Programme Review: Andy Gallon - check out the very latest cover scan and details from Gresley FC (East Midlands Counties League) v Whitehawk in the FA Vase Round 6 played on 27/02/10 now added to the PR page for March 2010... End |
Tuesday 30 March - Westhamians FC Fixture: Tony Incenzo - writes: 'Westhamians FC of the Essex Olympian League have confirmed that their home game against Canning Town this Wednesday, March 31, will be on their regular home pitch at Forest Road in Fairlop with a 6.30pm kick-off. A limited number of teamsheet programmes will be on sale at £1. Please email the club at 
