|
INBOX NOTICES NOVEMBER 2009 | |||||||||
|
| |||||||||
|
Saturday, December 19 2009 at Admission to this match is free and match programmes will be available at £2. To register your interest in attending the fixture and to let the club know how many programmes to produce, it is essential that you send an email in advance to greens.unitedfc@googlemail.com Sunday 29 November - TT No.106: Paul Roth - Just in! 'The juxtaposition of the beautiful New Forest countryside set starkly against the industrial milieu of the ESSO Oil Refinery, as I approached Holbury from the west, is at the same time both stark, intriguing and terrifying'. Check out Paul's superb report from his visit to AFC Fawley (Wessex League Division 1) v AFC Aldermaston played yesterday...complete with matchday photos makes it FGIF'g good read! Sunday 29 November - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - view the very best ground, action and matchday images from Chichester City (v Three Bridges) in the Sussex County League Div 1 fixture played yesterday...now addded to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009... Sunday 29 November - TT No.105: Justin Holmes - 'The Rotherfield is a ground I've wanted to visit for some time, given that is situated amongst some beautiful Sussex countryside, and with the old-fashioned and peaceful local towns and villages a real joy to spend time in'. It's action from Midhurst & Easebourne (Sussex County League Division 2) v Rustington played yesterday for our reporter...also includes the very best matchday images...making it a cracking read! Sunday 29 November - Latest Images: Paul Roth - view the very best ground, action and matchday images from Fawley (v AFC Aldermaston) in the Wessex League Div 1 fixture played yesterday...now addded to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009...top notch! Sunday 29 November - Latest Images: WebEd - check out the very latest ground, action and matchday photos from Beccles Caxton (Anglian Combination League Division 2) v Norwich CEYMS played yesterday... now added to the Last Match Album 2009-2010 (No.50)... Sunday 29 November - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - our super snapper stays closer to home to take in the Leicestershire Senior League Division 1 fixture at Melton Mowbray (v Desford) played yesterday...all the ground, action and matchday photos now addded to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009...pixel paradise! Sunday 29 November - TT No.104: Mike Latham - 'Every so often the opportunity arises to visit a jewel of a new ground, not a sanitized, concrete monstrosity bought ‘off the shelf’ but a ground with style, atmosphere and presence.' Our leading correspondent travels down to the West Midlands to watch AFC Wulfrunians (West Midlands Regional League Premier Division) v Bloxwich United played yesterday...complete with the very best ground, action and matchday pictures, it's unmissable hopping material! Thursday 26 November - R No.21: WebEd - the latest report and photos from Westhamians (Essex Olympian League Premier Division) v Mountnessing Boca played on 21/11/09... now added to the Rambling Stats page for 2009-2010... Wednesday 25 November - TT No.103: Justin Holmes - 'The Saint Exupery stadium is located in the town centre of Marignane, which lies adjacent to Marseille Provence airport, and although it is a neat and tidy stadium, has very limited facilities, with only one side of the pitch open to spectators which has a covered stand without seats'. Words and pictures from Justin's visit to US Marignane (Championnat de France Amateurs) v SC Bastia in the Coupe de France 7th Round played on 22/11/09 now added to the TT Index for November 2009...hopping heaven! Tuesday 24 November - TT No.102: Bob Davies - 'The game itself was probably the best we have seen this season despite the inclement weather'. What a fantastic game! Read more from Bob's terrific report as he takes in the Ryman League Division 1 South fixture at Fleet Town (v Chatham Town) played on 21/11/09...plenty of goals and great photos (courtesy of Stehen Gray) also come with this one...what more do you want? Tuesday 24 November - Weblog Updates: Shaun Smith -check out the latest from the excellent 100 Football Grounds Club Weblog with reports and pictures from Clyde (Scottish Football League Division 2) v East Fife played on 21/11/09 and Preston North End (Football League Championship) v Newcastle United played last night. For more go to the following link: http://100groundsclub.blogspot.com/ Monday 23 November - TT No.101: Mike Latham - 'On a depressingly cold, dark and damp winter’s afternoon I decided to return, lured by the prospect of seeing two of the top sides in the Welsh Premier League go head-to-head'. Was this the sole reason why Mike chose to attend the WPL fixture at The New Saints (v Rhyl FC) played yesterday? For more check out his superb report and photos...another cracking read! Monday 23 November - TT No.100: Leon Gladwell - 'A trip to Weycourt had been jostling for attention in my mind for a few weeks now. Don't ask me why but sometimes I get a bee in my bonnet about a particular club'. Check out Leon's terrific matchday report and photos from Godalming Town (Isthmian League Div 1 South) v Arlesey Town in the FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round played on 21/11/09...but what was happening in the stand? Monday 23 November - Important Fixture Notice: Peter Midgely - writes: 'For your noticeboard please - Kenningwell United v AFC Orpington – GAME NOW OFF Please note that due to recent adverse weather and postponements, the above game has now been cancelled. We do however have a London Sunday Cup match at the same venue, Kenningwell United versus New Salamis. This match will be a 10.30 kick off on Sunday 6th December 2009. Details to follow...' Monday 23 November - LL No.37: Leon Gladwell - our star snapper brings us his latest matchday stats and photos from a visit to Godalming Town (Isthmian League Div 1 South) v Arlesey Town in the FA Trophy 3rd Qualifying Round played on 21/11/09 now added to the LL Index 2009-2010...for this and other hopping info. go to Leon's Weblog at: http://el-rok-gee-groundsfordivorce.blogspot.com/ Monday 23 November - R No.20: WebEd - report and photos from Somersham (Suffolk & Ipswich League Division 2) v Willis in the SIL Omnico Cup Round 2 played on 14/11/09 now added to the Ramblings Stats 2009-2010 page... Sunday 22 November - TT No.99: Keith Aslan - 'In fairness this wasn't the greatest match I've ever seen. The rutted pich made good football impossible which suited both sides...'. Our star reporter stays closer to home as he attends the Middlesex County League Premier Division game at Stonewall (v Bethnal Green A) played yesterday. It's a FGIF-ing good read! Sunday 22 November - Programme Review: WebEd - check out the latest matchday programme produced by Westhamians (Essex Olympian League Premier Division) v Mountnessing Boca played yesterday... now added to the PR Page for November 2009... Sunday 22 November - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - view the lastest ground, action and matchday images from Gary's lens as he takes in the United Counties League Division 1 fixture at Olney Town (v Buckingham Town) played yesterday...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009...pixel paradise! Sunday 22 November - TT No.98: Paul Roth - 'The pitch was in excellent condition and despite the recent wet weather the game was once again never in doubt. The match was a bit of a non-event...'. Our senior reporter takes in the Kent County League Division 1 East fixture at Staplehurst & Monarchs United (v Otford) played yesterday...another superb read! Sunday 22 November - Latest Images: WebEd - check out the very latest ground, action and matchday photos from Westhamians (Essex Olympian League Premier Division) v Mountnessing Boca played yesterday... now added to the Last Match Album 2009-2010 (No.50)... Sunday 22 November - TT No.97: Mike Latham - 'As for the match itself, well it was just fantastic. The early stages gave a few hints that here were two teams committed to attack...'. Our leading correspondent escapes the rain to take in the compelling, high scoring East Midlands Counties League fixture at Bardon Hill Sports (v Gedling Town) played yesterday...complete with photos it's another terrific read! Friday 20 November - Miles Per Gallon: No.33: Andy Gallon - You've got to hand it to them! In a week dominated by that infamous hand ball incident, Andy examines the controversy surrounding France's World Cup qualification. Broadcast on TV and in the press, the facts are there for all to see. A player cheats, the official miss it and the Republic of Ireland are defeated. So who is to blame? Thierry Henry, the referee and his assistants, the lack of video help or FIFA for not allowing a replay? With that and the soggy November weather, it certainly gives us plenty to talk about...it's essential reading for the discerning hopper! Thursday 19 November - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - travellers can view the latest images from Kingsway, one of the oldest grounds in the country and former home of Bishop Auckland (Northern League and ex NPL)...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009...as Andy remarks: 'You'll recall Kingsway was a fatally flawed three-sided ground backing on to Bishop Auckland Cricket Club, which still exists, as you can see from the photographs. A block of flats, called Boundary Court, has been built down the length of the old football pitch, though the old dressing rooms and public address announcer's both are still visible, along with turnstiles at the former town end'. Thursday 19 November - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - check out the latest ground images from the Darlington Road home of West Auckland Town (Northern League Div 1) taken on 17/11/09... now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009...Andy adds: 'I called in at Northern League First Division West Auckland Town's Darlington Road ground to secure these shots. I intended to stay on to watch West's tenants Bishop Auckland play Tow Law Town in the evening, but heavy afternoon downpours left the pitch waterlogged'. Tuesday 17 November - Programme Review: Emma Jones - after her first ever solo hopping foray Emma sends us the latest cover scan and details from Cliftonville (IFA Premiership) v Donegal Celtic (Co-op Insurance Cup R3) played on 10/11/09...now added to the PR page for November 2009...it's a paper chaser's dream! Tuesday 17 November - Latest Programme News: Rod Grubb - our Midlands based programme guru brings us the very latest details from 12 clubs playing in the Midland Combination Football League that have issued programmes so far this season...it's essential paper chasing information for all serious collectors. Don't miss it! Tuesday 17 November - Middlesex County League Saturday Hoppers' Update: Tony Incenzo - 'A REMINDER that the first Saturday morning groundhopper match in the Middlesex League’s schedule this season will be… Saturday, November 28 - kick off 11am; Grange Park versus Warren - a Division Two fixture at Wormwood Scrubs, Artillery Lane, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0DF. Admission is free and match programmes will be available at £2. To register your interest in attending this fixture and to let the home clubs know how many programmes to produce, it is essential that you send an advance email to alexismcgauley@psplaw.co.uk . Thank you for your support. Tuesday 17 November - New Weblog: Leon Gladwell - our super snapper has started a new Weblog featuring reports and photos (and much more) from his football travels. This is entitled: Grounds for Divorce... Leon cites Saturday's poor weather as his main inspiration: 'When my I turned up at Beccles Caxton on Saturday afternoon to find the game postponed because of a waterlogged pitch (the pitch was bone dry and in perfect shape), I found myself at home with nothing to do. So I started a blog. Not entirely sure where's it going but I guess it's another way of trying to justify the money I spent on football...Have a look and if anyone wants to link me and have me do the same for them, let me know. Also if anyone spots anything that's wrong or could be done a better way, let me know'. Tuesday 17 November - TT No.96: Bob Davies - 'With heavy rain falling on our arrival it took a pitch inspection at 2.15pm to declare this game officially on'. Despite the poor weather Bob and Stephen get lucky as their chosed game at Congleton Town (v Shildon) in the FA Vase Round 2 gets the go ahead...for words and pictures (captured by Stephen Gray) check out the matchday report here... Monday 16 November - Kenningwell United FC: Peter Midgley - writes: 'Hi, I was hoping that you may be able to put this on your noticeboard please – Invitation to all Groundhoppers and programme collectors
I hope this message will be of some interest to you:
Kenningwell United are a Sunday League club in South East London with a good reputation locally for playing attacking attractive football. We are a fast growing club and this is now the second season that we have been producing a decent sized matchday programme (£2.00) for all of our home games. Email - club_secretary@kenningwellfc.com and club website: www.kenningwellfc.com Monday 16 November - TT No.95: Paul Roth - Just in! 'A match that commenced at 15.02 pm, concluded at 18.13 pm!' All's Wells that ends Wells! You just won't believe the sequence of events that took place during Paul's visit to Wells City (Western League Division 1) v Larkhall Athletic in the FA Vase Round 2 match played on 14/11/09...for more check out this amazing matchday report and photos....incredible stuff!! Monday 16 November - Notice re - Football Ground Photos Exhibition: WebEd - one for all travellers and football grounds' snappers interested in obscure homes of football. Check out the following links (showing some fantastic panoramic shots at grass roots settings in the UK and other parts of Europe) from the reknowned Dutch photographer Han van der Meer who has some of his photos on show at the Host Gallery, 1 Honduras Street, London, EC1Y 0TH. This is about ten minutes or so from Old Street underground station. It runs until 28th November. Monday 16 November - TT No.94: Ian Hill - 'Currently three sides of the ground are open to the public. Two seated stands run along both sides of the pitch with flat standing on tarmac an option behind one goal'. In Part 2 of his recent mini hopping trip to Ireland Ian visits Tallaght Park for League of Ireland Premier Division match at Shamrock Rovers (v Drogheda United) played on 17/11/09...another superbly crafted report that will appeal to hoppers everywhere! Monday 16 November - TT No.93: Justin Holmes - '...whilst it is very spacious, well laid out and with comfortable seats, it has very little character or anything to set it apart from the other new stadia that have recently been built'. Justin attends the International Friendly between Wales and Scotland played at the new Cardiff City Stadium on 14/11/09...as always Justin includes the very best matchday photos with his report to make it hopping good read! Monday 16 November - TT No.92: Emma Jones - 'When I told the bus driver I wanted Solitude, I suspect his quizzical look was less about where I wanted to go, and more about why - a female travelling alone and clearly not from Belfast yet going to a local football match on a chilly Tuesday evening was not his usual passenger at all'. You'll absolutely love Emma's report from her first solo hopping trip as she travels to Cliftonville (v Donegal Celtic) in the IFA Co-operative Insurance Cup Round 3, 2nd Leg tie played on 10/11/09...what a great way to spend a chilly evening in Belfast!! Monday 16 November - News Item: Andy Gallon - writes: 'Bishop Auckland FC: Work has begun on the site of the Northern League First Division club's new ground at Tindale Crescent. Diggers have arrived, and an official ground breaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday. The Two Blues, nomadic since leaving their three-sided former home at Kingsway in 2001, are sharing Darlington Road with neighbours and rivals West Auckland Town this season after previous spells at Shildon and Spennymoor Town'. Monday 16 November - TT No.91: Keith Aslan - 'It was perfect. No mud in the goal mouths, no surface water, and no doubt the game would go ahead'. Our super hopper escapes the rain as he takes in the Combined Counties League Division 1 match at newcomers Eversley (v Staines Lammas) played on 14/11/09...including a most controversial period of added time at the end of the game...it's another terrific read! Monday 16 November - TT No.90: Mike Latham - 'There’s no finer feeling for a groundhopper than visiting an old ground that not only once hosted league football but is still largely recognisable from the time'. Mike is in hopping heaven as he travels to Bo'ness United (East Region Super League) for the East of Scotland Cup Round 2 tie against Kirkaldy YMCA played on 14/11/09...complete with the very best matchday photos (including shots of the magnificent grandstand)...it's an unmissable read! Monday 16 November - Weblog Update: Shaun Smith -check out the latest from the excellent 100 Football Grounds Club Weblog with a report and pictures from Glossop North End (North West Counties League Division 1) v Dunton UTS played in the FA Vase Round Round 2 on 14/11/09. For more go to the following link: http://100groundsclub.blogspot.com Monday 16 November - R No.19: WebEd - matchday report and photos from Kodak (Harrow) FC v Indian Gymkhana in the Middlesex County League Senior Open Cup Round 2 played on 07/11/09 now added to the Ramblings Stats page for 2009-2010... Monday 16 November - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - It doesn't get much better than this! Check these stunning ground, action and matchday images from Gary's visit to Alloa Athletic (Scottish Football League Division 2) v Stenhousemuir played on 14/11/09...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009...true telephoto temptation! Monday 16 November - Weblog Update: Simple Pieman -check out the latest from the excellent Pies & Mushy Peas Weblog with a report and pictures from Shrewsbury Town (Football League Division 2) v Torquay United played on 14/11/09. For more go to the following link: http://pieandmushypeas.blogspot.com/2009/11/shrewsbury-town-fc.html Monday 16 November - TT 89: Ian Hill - 'Tolka Thursday 12 November - Programme Reviews: Bob Davies - Just in! Our super hopper and paper chaser sends us the very latest batch (Number 7) of matchday mags picked up on his recent travels including: Luton Town (Blue Square Premier) v York City played on 20/10/09; Grantham Town (Unibond Div 1 South) v Chasetown on 31/10/09; Hillingdon Borough (Spartan South Midlands League Premier) v Langford on 31/10/09; Wednesday 11 November - TT No.88: Justin Holmes - 'The CASA Arena has recently been fully refurbished and is now an impressive area with a capacity of over 10,000. The stadium has some very interesting features, with an interesting and slightly unusual design'. Check out the second match in Justin's mini hopping weekend in Denmark as he brings us a report and photos from AC Horsens (Danish Football League Division 1) v FC Vestsjaelland played on 08/11/09...what a hopping good treat! Wednesday 11 November - Middlesex County League Hopping Update: Tony Incenzo - MIDDLESEX LEAGUE GROUNDHOPPING UPDATE The match at Sporting Hackney scheduled for December 5 will NOT now be a morning kick-off as the pitch is unavailable. We are trying to fix up an alternative 11am game for that day. The opening groundhopper match is definitely going ahead and is confirmed as… Saturday, November 28 - kick off 11am
Grange Park versus Warren - a Div 2 fixture at Wormwood Scrubs, Artillery Lane, Du Cane Road, London W12 0DF.
Email contact : alexismcgauley@psplaw.co.uk Wednesday 11 November - Programme Review: Richard Anstey - check out latest cover scan and details from Wolverhampton Wanderers (Premier League) v Fulham played on 20/09/09 now added to the PR page for November 2009... Wednesday 11 November - Programme Review: Barry Love - view the latest cover scan and details from Annan Athletic (Scottish Football League Division 3) v Stranraer played on 17/10/09 now added to the PR page for November 2009... Wednesday 11 November - Programme Review: Kev Peters - find the latest cover scan and details from Cambridge City (Southern League Premier Division) v Northampton Spencer (FAC2Q) played on 26/09/09 now added to the PR page for November 2009... Wednesday 11 November - Programme Review: WebEd (coutesy of KHFC) - view the latest cover scan and details from Singh Sabha Slough FC (Middlesex County League Premier Division) v Kodak (Harrow) played on 31/10/09 now added to the PR page for November 2009... Tuesday 10 November - TT No.87: Justin Holmes - Just in! 'Silkeborg Stadion is a typical Scandinavian stadium, fairly small with a capacity of 8,500, but is very well maintained. There are covered all-seater stands on three sides of the stadium, with one end of the ground providing uncovered standing for away fans. The trees in the background at this end of the ground give the stadium an attractive rural feel to it'. Check out Justin's superb report and photos from his mini hopping weekend in Denmark. For his first game he takes in the Danish Superliga match at Silkeborg IF (v Odense BK) played on 07/11/09...complete with photos...it's top notch! Tuesday 10 November - Programme Review: Andy Gallon - the latest stats and cover scan from Whickham (Northern League Division Two) v Northallerton Town played on 07/11/09 now added to the PR page for November 2009...; Tuesday 10 November - Programme Reviews: Leon Gladwell - the latest stats and cover scans for Bowers & Pitsea (Essex Senior League) v Southend United (ESC3) played on 28/10/09; FK Dukla Praha (2. Fotbalova Liga) v FC Hradec Kralove on 30/10/09; AC Sparta Praha (1. Fotbolova Liga) v 1.FC Banik Ostrava; SK Sparta Kre (Krajske Prebory Praha) v FSC Libus and SK Victorie Jirny (Divize Skupina B) v FC Predni Kopanina on 31/10/09 and FK Meteor Praha VIII (Divize Skupina A) v 1 FK Tabor and FC Bohemians 1905* (1. Fotbalova Liga) v FC Slovan Liberec (1. Fotbalova Liga) both on 01/11/09 all added to the PR page for November 2009... Tuesday 10 November Miles Per Gallon No.32: Andy Gallon - Live football...TV or not TV? What a week it's been! From couch-potatoes to match commentators...Northern League seen to the English footy scene and a Prague trip to an FA Cup slip...it's all covered in Andy's review of the latest goings on in the world of football... definitely not to be missed... Tuesday 10 November - Latest Programme News: Keith Aslan - our programme guru brings us another up to the minute list of clubs currently issuing on his travels over the last few weeks. For more details go to the Programme News page...it's hopping good stuff! Tuesday 10 November - TT No.86: Ian Hill - Czech this one out!! 'Prague has a great selection of grounds.. . If you want to take in a game in Tuesday 10 November - Latest Images: Pete Collins - view the latest ground, action and matchday images from Faversham Town (Kent Senior League) v Herne Bay played on 07/11/09 now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009... Monday 9 November - Editor's Webnote: WebEd - it's been another busy weekend and a cracking response from all contributors. Thanks to everyone who has sent in news, reports and photos...it's much appreciated... apologies if I haven't added your articles and pictures...there's more to follow... including loads of programme reviews...coming over the next few days..keep it coming! Monday 9 November - LL No.36: Leon Gladwell - Just in! Our lens meister attends the intriguing FA Cup 1st Round tie at Burton Albion (Football League Division 2) v Oxford City played yesterday...check out all the match stats and photos in the LL Index 2009-2010...loads of excitement and goals in this one! But who won? Monday 9 November - TT No.85: Paul Roth - 'It's an atmospheric place, being posted and railed on both flanks; in fact, the lichen-encrusted posts bear testament to their longevity'. The perfect tonic for curing the hopping blues! After a frustrating day on Saturday our leading reporter finds the perfect antidote with a visit to the The Tilmanstone Welfare Ground as he takes in Kent Youth League - Southern Division match between Dover FC U18's (and Holland's & Blair U18's) played yeseterday...contains the best matchday photos...most invigorating!! Monday 9 November - TT No.84: Bob Davies - 'The ground looks to be in a state of refurbishment with new seats being put in place behind the far goal (The Dog End Stand). The standing accommodation on the left hand side of the ground is also looking new and will be replicated on the opposite side as well as soon as time allows. Work has begun on a new perimeter fence as well. With three sides covered the ground can comfortably provide cover for over 1000 people'. Bob escapes the roadworks as he brings us the latest from Boston Town (United Counties League Premier Division) v Long Buckby played on 07/11/09...with news regarding new ground developments taking place, it's a hopping good read! Monday 9 November - Latest Images: Paul Roth - ground, action and msatchday pix from Hanwell Town (South Midlands League Premier Division) v Hatfield Town played on 07/11/09...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009...a telephoto treat! Monday 9 November - TT No.83: Mike Latham - 'Once inside the favourable first impression is built upon. The ground is simply immaculate with not a rail not newly painted nor a piece of litter or graffiti anywhere. Should the team ever rise up the pyramid there is plenty of space to develop more accommodation but the moment the facilities are more than adequate though there may be a lack of cover on a rainy day'. It's a trip down south for Mike as he takes in the Northern Counties East League Division 1 match at Staveley Miners Welfare (v Brighouse Town) played on 07/11/09...complete with the very best photos...it's a cracking read from what sounds like a terrific game! Monday 9 November - TT No.82: Andy Gallon - 'Whickham claim to have one of the smallest budgets in the Northern League. But, their programme states, they aim to be one of its friendliest clubs.... football needs grassroots clubs such as Whickham to survive and prosper because they represent the very heart and soul of the game'. Fresh air is the perfect tonic if you have been laid load with a virus. What better way to do this than travel to Whickham (v Northallerton Town) for the Northern League Division 2 fixture played at the Glebe Sports Ground on 07/11/09...complete with matchday photos this is another cracking (germ free) read... Monday 9 November - Latest Images: Stephen Gray - check out the ground, action and matchday photos from Boston Town (United Counties League Premier Division) v Long Buckby played on 07/11/09 now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009.. Monday 9 November - TT No.81: Paul Roth - 'The venue is the current home of that fallen footballing giant, Southall FC, and is a setting so far removed from their magnificent long-standing, former abode in Western Road that you might mistakenly believe that this cannot be the same club. But it is and we must all be thankful that Southall FC, who've led a peripatetic existence since vacating that locale in 1992, are still going strong...'. Our intrepid hopper has a really frustrating day out on his visit to the Middlesex County League Premier Division match against Hayes Gate on 07/11/09...read his report to find out more...this one could be more suitably entitled...a Terrible Tale! Monday 9 November - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - our star snapper travels down to East Anglia for the Southern League Midlands Division match at Soham Town Rangers (v Bromsgrove Rovers) played on 07/11/09. All pictures now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009. After seeing loads of goals in previous weeks, the inevitable had to happen...as Gary adds: 'How prophetic! A barrel load of goals in Scotland and then an AWFUL 0-0 at Soham yesterday. The NLP gave it 2 stars for entertainment - I'd have given it none!' Monday 9 November - TT No.80: Chris Freer - 'At close quarters New Douglas Park turns out to be a bit like Falkirk, basically a two-sided ground. The main stand holds the Accies faithful whilst a second stand behind the goal is home to the visitors from just down the road, local rivals Motherwell. There’s a load of scaffolding behind the other goal, so maybe something is being developed here, but on the far side there’s an empty temporary stand, looking like it last saw service at Hickstead'. A magnificent account as our ace reporter travels up to Scotland for the Scottish Premier League derby match at Hamilton Academical (v Motherwell) played on 07/11/09...but who's the guy in the white suit? Monday 9 November - TT No.79: Rob Campion - 'The ground is the typical village recreation ground affair with facilities shared with the local cricket club. The cricket pavilion was open and did a brisk trade at half time selling tea and coffee for 50p. The pitch was roped off on the cricket side with the village church providing the backdrop to the setting on a chilly November afternoon'. It's another superb report from Rob as he takes in the Midland Regional Alliance Premier Division match at Melbourne Dynamo (v Chellaston) played on 07/11/09... inspirational stuff...you'll love it! Monday 9 November - Latest Images: WebEd - check out the latest ground, action and matchday photos from Kodak (Harrow) FC v Indian Gymkhana in the Middlesex County League Senior Open Cup Round 2 played on 07/11/09 now added to the Last Match Album (No.50) for 2009-2010... Friday 6 November - Latest Update Bristol City FC: Andy Gallon - writes: 'Bristol City FC update: The Championship club have moved closer to getting the green light to build a 30,000-seat stadium on a Green Belt site at Ashton Vale after a packed meeting of city planners lasting more than four hours. With Robins manager Gary Johnson and chief executive Colin Sexstone looking on, the planning committee returned a 7-2 verdict in favour of being "minded to approve" the £100m project, in line with council officers' recommendations. However, a planned housing development at Southlands, which would contribute about £5.5m to the overall cost, remains a sticking point, and is unlikely to be sanctioned. The Robins also need to work on proposals for pedestrian access to the stadium, to be located about half a mile from their present Ashton Gate home in the south of the city. Club officials will now meet with planners again in six months' time. Residents are not taking the latest development lying down, and have applied for Ashton Vale to be given Town Green status, which could potentially scupper the whole project'. Friday 6 November - Latest Images: Stephen Gray - the latest ground, action and matchday photos from Bob and Stephen's visit Grantham Town (Unibond League Division 1 South) v Chasetown played on 31/10/09 now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009...top notch! Friday 6 November - R No.8: WebEd - report and photos from Team Bury (Eastern Counties League Div 1) v Mildenhall Town in the FA Vase 1st Round Qualifying played on 06/09/09 now added to the Rambling Stats page for 2009-2010.. Thursday 5 November - TT No.78: Justin Holmes - '...chasing the dream turned into a nightmare as their main benefactor pulled out, they comfortably finished bottom of the Ryman League Division 1 South last season and now a second successive relegation is looking increasingly inevitable for a team of youngsters...it sounds like there are troubled times ahead for Crowborough Athletic (Sussex County League)...find out more as Justin brings us his report and pictures from the Division 1 fixture against East Grinstead Town played last night...not to be missed1 Thursday 5 November - TT No.77: Leon Gladwell - Just In! '...this was a weekend that will live long in the memory'. Undoubtedly THE hopping weekend of the year! Our super snapper takes in seven games in three days on his recent visit to Prague in the Czech Republic (from 30th October to 1st November 2009)...there's a detailed hopping diary and report covering the following games: FK Dukla Praha v FC Hradec Kralove (2. Fotbalova Liga) played on 30/10/09; SK Sparta Kre v FSC Libus (Krajske Prebory Praha); SK Victorie Jirny v FC Predni Kopanina (Divize Skupina B) and AC Sparta Praha v FC Banik Ostrava (1. Fotbolova Liga) on 31/10/09 and FK Meteor Praha VIII v FK Tabor (Divize Skupina A); FK Benesov v SK Stakonice 1908 (Divize Skupina A) and FC Bohemians 1905 v FC Slovan Liberec (1. Fotbalova Liga)on 01/11/09...definitely not to be missed! Děkuji Leon! Thursday 5 November - LL Nos.29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35: Leon Gladwell - Czech this out! You will be absolutely amazed at the superb matchday stats and photos from Leon's recent mini hopping weekend in Prague (matches covered from 30th October to 1st November 2009, include those played at: FK Dukla Praha (Druhá Liga); SK Sparta Krč (Krajské Přebory Praha); SK Victorie Jirny (Divize Skupina B); AC Sparta Praha (Gambrinus Liga); FK Meteor Praha VIII (Divize Skupina B); SK Benešov (Divize Skupina A) and FC Bohemians Praha 1905 (Gambrinus Liga))... all now added to the LL Index 2009-2010...it's a real hopping bonanza! Thursday 5 November - LL Nos.27 and 28: Leon Gladwell - Leon brings us the very latest matchday photos from Poringland Wanderers (Anglian Combination League Division 1) v Caister United played on 24/10/09 and Bowers & Pitsea (Essex Senior League) v Southend United in the Essex Senior Cup Round 3 on 28/10/09 now added to the LL Index 2009-2010...it's essential viewing! Tuesday 3 November - R No.6: WebEd - report and pictures from MK Wanderers (South Midlands League Division 2) v Pitstone & Ivinghoe played on 29/08/09 now added to the Ramblings Stats page for 2009-2010... Tuesday 3 November - Latest Middlesex County League Hop Info: Tony Incenzo - writes: MIDDLESEX LEAGUE TRILOGY!
A third match has been added to the Middlesex League’s series of Saturday morning fixtures for season 2009/10…
Saturday, December 19 2009 at 11am in Division One (West) Greens United v Harrow St Mary's At Byron Recreation Ground, Admission to this match is free and match programmes will be available at £2. To register your interest in attending the fixture and to let the club know how many programmes to produce, it is essential that you send an advance email to greens.unitedfc@googlemail.com Monday 2 November - R No.18: WebEd - report and photos from Spixworth United (Anglian Combination Football League Premier Division) v Mattishall in the Mummery Cup Round 2 tie played on 31/10/09... now added to the Ramblings Stats page for 2009-2010.... Monday 2 November - Bristol City FC Ground News: Andy Gallon - writes: 'Bristol City FC: The Robins will hear on Wednesday if their proposed 30,000-seat stadium at Ashton Vale has been given the go-ahead. Bristol City Council planners are to consider their verdict on the scheme, which Steve Lansdown, the club's chairman, describes as a "regional stadium that the whole of Bristol and the west of England can be proud of". The site, just over half a mile from the present ground at Ashton Gate, has also been earmarked for a conference centre, hotel, houses and an ecology corridor. If the green light is secured, building is scheduled to start in March next year, with the club hoping to move in during the summer of 2012'. Monday 2 November - Programme Reviews: Bob Davies - FGIF's super hopper and programme guru provides us with the latest cover scans and details from Bedford Town Reserves (South Mids League) v Wodson Park (SSML Chall Trophy) played on 21/10/09; Broxbourne Borough (South Mids League) v Kentish Town (SML Prem Div Cup) on 27/10/09; Enfield 1893 (Essex Senior League) v Basildon United; on 28/10/09; Epping FC (Essex Olympian League) v Chipperfield Cors (Anagram Recs Trophy) on 24/10/09 and Hertfordshire U18's (F.A. County Youth Cup) v Cornwall U18's and Letchworth Garden City Eagles (HCSL1) v Lemsford Res (Herts Intermediate Cup) both on 17/10/09...all added to the PR page for November 2009...it's a paper chaser's dream! Sunday 1 November - TT No.76: Andy Gallon - Just in! 'The Colliers may now have a home fit for the modern game, and are clearly pleased with what has been achieved at the site, but for the grounds enthusiast, there is little to savour'. For more read Andy's erudite report following his visit to Ashington (Northern League Division 1) v Shildon played yesterday...complete with matchday photos captured by Emma Jones...it's hopping heaven! Sunday 1 November - TT No.75: Keith Aslan - 'Lovely club, lovely people, lets hope Faces start climbing up the league sometime soon. As always a super trip proving you don't have to journey very far to enjoy the groundhopping experience...' Read more from Keith's extremely entertaining report as he makes a last minute change of plan to watch the Essex Olympian League Senior Division game between Faces and Frenford Senior played yesterday...but who is England's Number 1 hopper? Sunday 1 November - Programme Review: WebEd - the latest from Spixworth United (Anglian Combination Football League Premier Division) v Mattishall in the Mummery Cup Round 2 tie played yesterday... now added to the PR page for November 2009... Sunday 1 November - Programmme Review: Andy Gallon - the latest scan and details from Ashington (Northern League Div 1) v Shildon played yesterday now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009... Sunday 1 November - Programme Reviews: Leon Gladwell - check out the very latest cover scans and details from from Club Deportivo Castellon (Segunda Division) v Real Betis Balompie and Valencia CF (Primera Division) v FC Barcelona both played on 17/10/09; Hércules CF (v Real Murcia CF) and Levante Unión Deportiva v (Real Sociedad) both Segunda Div games played on 18/10/09 and Poringland Wanderers (Anglian Combination League Division 1) v Caister on 24/10/09 all added to the PR page for November 2009... Sunday 1 November - TT No.74: Paul Roth - 'In all honesty, I could have found more entertainment in a misty, haunted, spooky graveyard this All Hallows Eve than I did on that sloping, wretched field of play that adjoins the pavilion. An over-officious, whistle-happy referee was joined by twenty two lacklustre, gumption-less players who produced football of such tedium it's a wonder I stuck it to the end'. In another absolutely cracking report Paul gives us a blow by blow account of his forgetable day out at Bedhurst Juniors (Kent County League Division 2 East) v Tenterden Town played yesterday...complete with matchday pictures you will truly sympathise with Paul's plight!! Sunday 1 November - R No.16: WebEd - matchday report and photos from AFC Kempston Town (Bedfordshire County League Premier Division) v Oakley Sports played on 24/10/09...now added to the Ramblings Stats page for 2009-2010... Sunday 1 November - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - It's another trip up to Scotland for Gary as he brings us the matchday photos from Auchinleck Talbot (West Region Stagecoach Super League Prem Div) v Huntly in the Scottish Cup Round 2 replay played yesterday...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November ...it's another game with loads of goals making up for an earlier drought...as Gary writes: 'Another cracker yesterday and more goals in Scotland! Seven yesterday to make it 12 in two games which compares very favourably with 7 goals in my previous 8 Scottish games!' Sunday 1 November - TT No.73: Justin Holmes - 'Hallowe'en took me to West Kent for this Kent County League Premier Division match at the Swanmead Sports Ground, Tonbridge. Located on the western outskirts of Tonbridge about a half hour walk from the train station, the ground is reasonably well maintained and pleasantly surrounded by trees which gives the ground a nice enclosed and peaceful feel to it'. Check out Justin's matchday report and photos from his visit to Tonbridge Invicta (v Fleet Leisure) played yesterday...it's inspirational suff! Sunday 1 November - Latest Images: WebEd - the latest matchday images from Spixworth United (Anglian Combination Football League Premier Division) v Mattishall in the Mummery Cup Round 2 tie played yesterday... now added to the Last Match Album 2009-2010... Sunday 1 November - TT No.72: Mike Latham - 'There were many intriguing cup-ties to choose from on Halloween with the day again dawning mild, dry and bright after heavy rain on Friday in lowland Sunday 1 November - Latest Photos: Andy Gallon/Emma Jones - the latest ground, action and matchday photos from Ashington (Northern League Div 1) v Shildon played yesterday now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for November 2009... End |
Monday 30 November - Latest Programme News: Steve Hardy - How does he do it? Steve sends us his latest list of clubs who have issued so far this season...with news about Saurday, Sunday and Women's football featuring over 25 different clubs...it's essential viewing for paper chasers everywhere!