INBOX NOTICES PRE-SEASON/AUGUST 2007

 

Friday 31 August - Programme Reviews: WebEd - the latest issues from MK Dons (Football League Division 2); Sleaford Town (United Counties League Premier Division) and Baldock Town (Herts Senior County League Division 1).

Thursday 30 August - TT No.40: Andrew Gallon - A report from the hills of East Lancashire. Andrew attends the North West Counties League Division 1 match between Bacup Borough and Silsden. 

Thursday 30 August - TT No.39: Dean McClean - Report and pictures from the Cymru Alliance. Dean attends the game at Denbigh Town (v Llandyrnog United).

Thursday 30 August - TT No.38: Mike Latham - It's West Cheshire League action as Mike reports from the Division 1 match at Christleton (v New Brighton).  

Wednesday 29 August - TT No.37: Mike Latham - The best groundscape for 2007-2008? Mike travels to one of his favourite parts of the country to bring us a report and photos from the Westmorland League Division 1 game between Keswick and Wetheriggs United. 

Tuesday 28 August -Latest Blog Update: Pie & Mushy Peas - Simple Pieman chronicles his latest blog article with a visit to Tiptree United Football Club (Eastern Counties League). For more information, news and photos, click on the following link: http://www.pieandmushypeas.blogspot.com/

Tuesday 28 August -Programme News: Rob North from Penicuik Athletic in the South League cup match v Newtongrange Star. 

Tuesday 28 August -Programme News: Rod Grubb - from Nuneaton Griff and Heath Hayes (both Midland Football Combination League Premier Division).

Tuesday 28 August -Programme News: Chris Powell - from Corwen FC (Welsh National League - Wrexham Area) in the Welsh Cup preliminary round.

Tuesday 28 August -Programme News: Stephen Harris - comprehensive list of ten clubs who have issued during the first few weeks of this season. Included on the Latest Additions Page for 2007-2008.

Tuesday 28 August - Latest images: Nick Willis - ground photos from Meir KA (Midland Combination Football League) now added to the NEW User Album for August.

Tuesday 28 August -Programme Reviews: Nick Willis - the latest from Abbey Hey and Leek CSOB (both North West Counties League).

Tuesday 28 August - TT No.36: Paul Roth - It's goals galore for Paul as he attends the Wessex League Division 1 game at Farnborough North End (v Andover New Street). With more splendid photos.

Tuesday 28 August - TT No.35: Stephen Harris - An Hellenic League Premier Division fixture. Stephen reports from the match between North Leigh and Hook Norton. Also includes photos.

Tuesday 28 August - TT No.34: Stephen Harris - Our East London based correspondent travels into Wales for the Premier League game between Port Talbot Town and Newtown. Includes more excellent ground pictures

Tuesday 28 August - TT No.33: Paul Roth - The Sussex County League new boys Dorking Wanderers feature in Paul's latest report as they entertain Uckfield Town in a Division 3 fixture. Also includes some terrific ground and action photos.

Tuesday 28 August - TT No.32: Andrew Gallon - It's into South Yorkshire for Andrew's latest report as Central Midlands League newcomers Armthorpe FC take on Kiveton Park in a Premier Division fixture.

Friday 24 August - TT No.31: Ian Hill - Three games in one! Ian reports from Whitehaven in a Wearside League fixture v Cleator Moor Celtic.

Friday 24 August - TT No.30: Mike Latham - Thank goodness for referees! This report comes from Whitchurch Alport (Mid Cheshire League Division 2) v Crewe FC. Also includes matchday images.

Thursday 23 August - TT No.29: Dean McClean - The latest from the West Lancashire League. Dean sends us his report from Eagley (v Fulwood Amateurs).

Thursday 23 August - TT No.28: Mike Latham - It's off to the sand dunes of Wallasey for Mike as he attends the West Cheshire League Division One game at New Brighton (v Ashville). Report includes images.

Thursday 23 August - TT No.27: Richard Panter - Our East Midlands correspondent travels to watch an exciting FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round replay at Coventry Sphinx (MCFLP) v Teversal.

Thursday 23 August - TT No.26: Stephen Harris - Our reporter goes back to his roots to bring us news from Bethnal Green United (Middlesex County League Premier Division) v Brazilian. Includes photos.

Wednesday 22 August - TT No.25: Andrew Gallon - FGIF reporter Andrew travels up to Bridlington for the Wilkinson Sword Trophy game between NCEL new boys Scarborough Athletic v Rainworth MW  

Wednesday 22 August - TT No.24: Richard Panter - Our Loughborough based correspondent makes the short tip to watch Hathern (Leicestershire Senior League Division 1) take on newly promoted Dunton & Broughton Rangers in a Beacon Bitter Cup Division 1 Section match

Tuesday 21 August - TT No.23: Andrew Gallon - From a visit to Leeds Met Carnegie (Northern Counties East League) v Dinnington Town in the Wilkinson Sword Trophy.

Tuesday 21 August - Images: Nick Willis - Latest pictures from Abbey Hulton (Staffordshire County Senior League) added to the NEW User album for August.

Tuesday 21 August - Images: Christine Morgan - The latest cup pictures from the Kent Challenge Shield -Whitstable Town (v Thamesmead Town) and Goldline Trophy - Atherton Laburnum Rovers (v Bolton County). Added to the NEW User Album for August.

Tuesday 21 August - Images: Gary Spooner - The latest pictures from Germany. Gary attends recent Bundesliga matches at Alemannia Aachen (v Carl Zeis Jena) and Beyer Leverkusen (v Energie Cottbus). Added to the NEW User Album for August.

Monday 20 August - TT No 22: Stephen Harris - Super O's fan Stephen sends his report and photos from Sunday's FA Cup Preliminary Round tie at the Mile End Stadium between  Sporting Bengal United and London APSA.

Monday 20 August - TT Nos 20 & 21: Barry Neighbour  - read the UCL club 'double' from Saturday. Barry visits Potton United (UCL Div 1) v Romford (in FA Cup Preliminary Round) before dashing up the A1 to watch Peterborough Northern Star v Rothwell Corinthians. 

Monday 20 August -New Images: Peter Collins  - Pictures from the Ryman League match at Ashford Town (Kent) v Kingstonian (Division 1 South) added to this month's NEW User Upload Album.

Monday 20 August -New Images: Christine Morgan - More photos from the FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round featuring Corsham Town (Western League) v Wantage Town - now added to the NEW User Upload Album for August.

Monday 20 August -New Images: Gary Spooner - Latest photos from the FA Cup Extra Preliminay Round match at Guisborough Town (Northern League) v Norton & Stockton Ancients. Now added to the NEW User Upload Album for August.

Sunday 19 August - TT Nos 18 & 19: Mike Latham - FGIF's ace reporter and photographer is back on the road again! See the latest articles from Mike's visits to Llay Welfare (Welsh National League - Wrexham Area) and Haslingden St. Marys (West Lancashire League Premier Division). 

Sunday 19 August - Programme Reviews: Jim Moore - top reviewer Jim sends us the latest offerings from Sheffield FC (Unibond League Div 1 South); Ipswich Town (Football Championship) and Rotherham United (Football League Division 2 in the Carling Cup).  

Sunday 19 August - Ramblings No.2: WebEd - Report and images from Saffron Crocus v Cherry Hinton (Cambridgeshire County League Senior B Division).

Sunday 19 August - Images: Nick Willis - The FA Cup trail begins! See the latest from the Extra Preliminary Round at Abbey Hey (North West Counties League) v Bacup Borough on 18/08.

Thursday 16 August - TT No.17: Andrew Gallon - The first competitive match at Elsaforde Park, new home of Sleaford Town (United Counties League Premier Division).

Thursday 16 August - TT No.16: Mike Latham - Read Mike's first report for the new season following a visit to Penrith United (Northern Alliance Division 1). 

Thursday 16 August - Programme News: Graeme Askham - from Darlaston (West Midlands League Premier Division).

Thursday 16 August - Programme News: Rob North  - Latest details from Scotland - Arniston Rangers (SJFA East Region Premier League) and Blackburn United (SJFA East Region South Division).

Wednesday 15 August - TT No.15: Andrew Gallon - Ace FGIF reporter writes about his visit to Stapenhill FC (Midland Football Alliance).

Wednesday 15 August - Prog Review: Nick Willis - Our Programme Review for August kicks-off with the latest issue from Abingdon Town (Hellenic League Premier Division).

Wednesday 15 August - Prog Review: Nick Willis - Our Programme Review for August kicks-off with the latest issue from Abingdon Town (Hellenic League Premier Division) 

Tuesday 14 August - Images: Jon Bethell - FGIF's overseas hopper sends us more excellent pics from the recent Asian Cup. For more details click on the following link: www.photobox.co.uk/album/6263539

Tuesday 14 August - TT No.14: Richie Jennings - London based traveller Richie makes the 600 mile round trip to watch Morecambe play Barnet in the Football League Division 2 fixture

Tuesday 14 August - Club Info: Rob Davidson  - 'Because of a shortage of players and problems within the club, rather than lose Talysarn Celts FC as members the Carnarfon & District League have given them an extra 7 days before they start the season. The games scheduled for them against Nefyn on the 18th August and Rhiwlas on the 22nd August are therefore postponed. Talysarn Celts will start on August 25th against Trefor'                      

Monday 13 August - Images: Nick Willis - View ground and action photos from Abingdon Town (Hellenic League Premier Division) v Harrow Hill

Monday 13 August - Images: Christine Morgan - Photos from Blue-Square Conference Premier League side Kidderminster Harriers (v Aldershot Town) 

Monday 13 August - TT No.13: Dave Reed - Kent-based traveller Dave reports on his early season visit to newly-promoted Coton Green (Midland Combination League Division 1)       

Monday 13 August - TT Nos.11 & 12: Dean McClean - A Scottish-Double! Two reports and over 20 photos from Dean's trip to watch early season cup ties at Peebles & the Vale of Leithen (both East of Scotland League) 

Monday 13 August - TT No.10: Paul Roth - Read Paul's latest report and view the images from his visit to Knaphill (Combined Counties League Division 1).

Sunday 12 August - R No.1: WebEd - view the ground, action and matchday images (33) from Milton Keynes Dons FC new stadium (MK Dons v Bury (Footbal League Division 2). Report to follow.

Sunday 12 August - TT No.9: Richard Panter - We're off again! Richard travels to the West Midlands and sends us a report from the Alvechurch v Loughborough Dynamo game (Midland Alliance Football League)

Friday 10 August - TT No.8: Stephen Harris - FGIF's East London based traveller writes about his mini weekend Hop to Berlin and includles images from Hertha Zehlendorf (Verbandsliga Berlin); BFC Dynamo (Oberliga Nord-Ost-Nord) & TSG Neustrelitz (Oberliga Berlin). 

Thurs 9 August - New Photos: Nick Willis - Latest photos from Blackpool Wren Rovers (West Lancashire League) in their Premier Division game v Fleetwood Hesketh on Saturday 04/08/07. Pictures now added to the NEW User Image Album for PS/August.

Thurs 9 August - Programme News: Nick Willis - Latest programme details for 2007-2008. Blackpool Wren Rovers and Charnock Richard (both West Lancs League); Romford (Essex Senior League), Clanfield (Hellenic League), Pilkington XXX (Midland Combination League) and Cammell Laird (Unibond League Div 1 South).

Wed 8 August - Programmes: Ian McDonald - 'I assume you will be compiling a list of who is issuing progs as normal. My club, Pilkington XXX (Mid Comb Prem) will be issuing a prog for each home game. 28 pages, £1. I'm the editor. If anyone would like copies they can contact me on macian@hotmail.co.uk.

Wed 8 August - TT No.7: Barry Neighbour - Sandhurst-based 'hopper Barry travels to watch Hellenic League newcomers Ascot United for a Pre-Season Friendly.   

Wed 8 August - DJJ No.14: Dave Johnston - Seven games in seven days! Read DJ's excellent report and view his breath-taking pictures from a recent trip to Iceland. Clubs featured include: Leiknir Reykjaik (Women's League Regional Division 1); KR (Knattspyrnufelagio Reykavik), FH (Fimleikafelag Hafnafjordur) and Valur (KF Valur Reykjavik) (all Landsbanka Deildini Premier Division); Thor (Akureyri) (Icelandic Cup Rd 3); Reynir S (Sandgedi) and IBV (Vestmaneyjar) (both Deildi Division 1).  (Second posting - links omitted in error on 24/07/07)

Wed 8 August - Ground News: Colin Wallis - 'North Molten FC play in the Bideford Tool North Devon Football League. They are now in the Premier Division after winning the Senior Division last season without defeat. Alongside the ground (see Photo in the Album) a new pitch has been laid. This will be floodlight with hard standing and some cover for spectators. When completed I will send some pictures. Thank you' - Colin Wallis (NMFC Club Chairman).

Wed 8 August - What's In A Name?: WebEd - Whilst updating the site recently I found a page (from Wikipaedia) relating to football club names. For more go to: Origin of club names.

Mon 6 August - Programmes: Graeme Askham - The latest news from FC Wacker Innsbruck (Austrian Bundesliga).

Mon 6 August - Cup Fixtures: Rob Davidson - Details of the Faringdon Thursday Memorial Cup Competition 2007-2008 are now available [more].

Mon 6 August - Hops 2007-08: Chris Berezai - For information and Booking Forms for the forthcoming Welsh/Hellenic Hop and provisional details for the Dorset and CML events go to the Hops page and following the links.

Mon 6 August - New Images: Dean McClean - View Dean's latest images from Millom (West Lancashire League Division 1) v Hesketh Bank from Sat 03/08/07. All photos now added to the New User Uploads Album for PS/August.

Mon 6 August - Sussex Football: David Bauckman - 'Thought you might like to know that my Sussex non-League site Nomad-Online has now been completely redesigned and updated for the new season - lots of ground pics at www.nomad-online.co.uk. I am also producing a new book this coming season. You can find out details via the 'Publications' page on the Nomad site, or go to www.ccpub.co.uk (site not yet completed).

Mon 6 August - Programmes: Mark Jones - 'Visitors to the FGIF website who may be thinking of doing Prestatyn Town FC in the Cymru Alliance can pre-order their programmes with me if they so desire. Hoppers can either e-mail or phone Mark on 07753 966805, alternatively they can write to Mark Jones at 8 Highbury Avenue, Prestatyn, Denbighshire, LL19 7NR. We will be producing 40 to 50 programmes per home game and with a deduction for players' and ref's copies etc we reckon about 35-45 will go on general sale which is what we would expect to sell on a gate of 100-120. I will go that extra mile to make sure no-one misses out and can also supply other Cymru Alliance clubs if required. I know how frustrating it is not to get a programme at a match so rest assured that if you are coming to Bastion Road, you will get a guaranteed programme one way or another!' WebEd - You can contact Mark at his E-Mail address: yvetteandmark@yfbj.wanadoo.co.uk

Thurs 2 August - Cup Fixtures: Rob Davidson - Details of the Haslemere Hospital Cup Competition 2007-2008 are now available [more].

Wed 1 August - New Images: Dean McClean - View Dean's latest images from Mortigues and Toulon RUFC (both France); Everton and Blackburn Rovers (The Premiership); Cardiff Grange Quins (Welsh League) and Middlewich (Mid Cheshire League). All photos now added to the New User Uploads Album for PS/August.    

Sun 29 July - TT No.6: Dean McClean - The football season kicks off in Scotland! Read Dean's report and view the photos from his visit to Fleet Star (South of Scotland League).

Tuesday 24 July - TT No.5: Barry Neighbour - Read the report from East Preston (Sussex County League Division 1) in a P-S F fixture. 

Tuesday 24 July - Images (4): Christine Morgan - ' I hope the flood situation isn't too bad in your part of the world. Here in Sandhurst it isn't too bad except for poor old Sandhurst Town's ground, Bottom Meadow .... should be renamed Bottom Lake!' Photos of the CCLP club ground have been added to the NEW User Album for Pre-Season and August. For a quick preview.. click here

Tuesday 24 July - New Website: Phil Hiscox - '... a new website for you to list on FGIF can be found at: www.swpleague.co.uk ... it is the official website of the Carlsberg South West Peninsula League that kicks off in August. This replaces both the South Western League and the Devon League. Regards, Phil Hiscox (League Secretary)..'

Tuesday 24 July - Help Needed: Jim Bundy '...we're looking for images from the Herts Senior Centenary Trophy game 2005/06 held at the Herts County Ground in Baldock. The match between Codicote and Hoddesdon was played on Tuesday 28th March 2006'. Any FGIF readers who can help should contact Jim Bundy c/o Codicote Football Club at: jim.t.bundy@gsk.com

Tuesday 24 July - Images (5): Richard Panter - Photos from Sleaford Town (United Counties League Premier Division) in a P-S F played at the new Elsaforde Park on 21/07. Added to the NEW User Album for Pre-Season and August.

Tuesday 24 July - Images (8): Gary Spooner - Photos from Shepshed Dynamo (Unibond League Div 1 North) in a P-S F played at Loughborough University of Technology on 21/07. Added to the NEW User Album for Pre-Season and August.

Tuesday 24 July - DJJ No.14: Dave Johnston - Seven games in seven days! Read DJ's excellent report and view his breath-taking pictures from a recent trip to Iceland. Clubs featured include: Leiknir Reykjaik (Women's League Regional Division 1); KR (Knattspyrnufelagio Reykavik), FH (Fimleikafelag Hafnafjordur) and Valur (KF Valur Reykjavik) (all Landsbanka Deildini Premier Division); Thor (Akureyri) (Icelandic Cup Rd 3); Reynir S (Sandgedi) and IBV (Vestmaneyjar) (both Deildi Division 1). 

Saturday 21 July - Images: Gary Spooner - The first images of the new 2007-2008 season come from from Nuneaton Borough (Conference North). These photos which portray the new Liberty Way Stadium have been added to the NEW User Album for Pre-Season and August.

Saturday 21 July - Programme News: Mark Jones '... you may like to add a note to your excellent site that anyone thinking of doing Prestatyn Town (Cymru Alliance) in Pre-season will be guaranteed a programme for the games v Cammell Laird on July 21 and Wrexham Reserves on July 28. I have just taken over as prog ed and will definitely be issuing for these two games but not for any other pre-season fixture. This year we will have a vastly improved issue for the regular Cymru Alliance season which opens on August 18 when we entertain Ruthin Town. Thanks Mark Jones, Press Officer and Programme Editor, Prestatyn Town FC.'

Saturday 21 July - New Website: Brian Buck - The United Counties League have announced the launch of a new website. Details of news, reports, results etc can now be found on: www.ebucl.com

Saturday 21 July - Pie and Mushy Peas Weblog: Read the excellent report and view the images from Simple Pieman's trip to St.Patrick' Athletic (League Of Ireland Premier League). For more details go to: http://www.pieandmushypeas.blogspot.com/

Saturday 21 July - TT No.4: Barry Neighbour - Read the report from Badshot Lea (Combined Counties League Premier Division) in a P-S F played at the Wavell Army Ground in Aldershot.

Saturday 21 July - TT No.3: Mark Rose - Read the report from Dartford (Ryman League Division 1 South) v Spurs XI in a P-S F.

Saturday 21 July - TT No.2: Barry Neighbour - Read the report from Burnham Ramblers (Essex Senior League) P-S F.

Saturday 21 July - TT No.1: Barry Neighbour     Read the report from Godalming Town (Combined Counties League Premier Division) and a P-S F played at the unusual setting of Charterhouse School in Surrey.

Saturday 21 July - Leon's Lens & Lines Nos 1-4 and Images (26): Leon Gladwell - the first pictures of the new season arrived at FGIF a couple of weeks ago. View the outstanding images from Leon's four-match trip to Ireland St. Patrick's Athletic, Cork City and Bray Wanderers (League of Ireland Premier Division) and Cobh Ramblers (League of Ireland Division 1).