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'I'd just like to say thanks for the mention on your website. I noticed a small reference to my book "Manchester A Football History" in a feature on Clydebank* from last year (amazing what internet searches pick up). I'm always delighted when I see something like this, so thanks again. There are a couple of things that you and your readers may be interested in...
Firstly, I've posted some images of MCFC's old Hyde Road ground on my facebook pages: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150135617717816.285215.289818652815
They are all in my 'research' folder and come from 1905.
Also, I took MCFC's Academy players around some of MCFC's earliest sites the other week. Film appears on both the MCFC website and on my facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GaryJames4 It appears about half way down the list and is called "Academy - past, present and future."
Anyway, I hope this is all of interest. I intend using some of the Hyde Rd images (and some of Maine Rd being demolished) in my next "Big Book Of City" due out at the end of the year. Thanks again, Gary James.
WebEd - Mike Latham refers to Gary's book in his TT following a hop to Clydebank for the Emirates Airlines Scottish Junior Cup Q-F: Clydebank 2-1 Hill of Beath Hawthorn (on 20/03/10) - http://footballgroundsinfocus.com/TT910189.htm
Andy adds (via E-Mail): '...today, I found myself passing the Mallorie Park ground of Ripon City, who play in the Premier Division of the West Yorkshire League. Since my visit there a year ago, the lovely wooden grandstand has been repainted, and looked a picture in the afternoon sun. Find some shots attached'.
Monday 26th September - Latest Images: Leon Gladwell - Leon captures a cracking selection of ground, action and matchday images from his recent travels to Bedfont Town (v AFC Hayes) in the Southern League Div 1 Central played on 14/09/11; Huntingdon Town (v Daventry Town) in the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round on 17/09/11 and Ball Haye Green (v Wolstanton United) in the Staffordshire Senior County League Premier Div and Stoke City (v Manchester United) in the Premier League both on 24/09/11 and Cardiff City (v Leicester City) in the Football League Championship played yesterday...all now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery...LL reports for all games to follow shortly... Monday 26th September - TT No.55: Mike Latham - 'The playing area is undulating and narrow; with a big banking on one side affording the best view of play. Beyond the far side goal is a lovely view up the tree-shrouded valley; the far side is also bordered by trees'. Mike attends the Welsh National League (Wrexham Area) Div 1 fixture at Glyn Ceirog (v Lex XI) played on 24/09/11...check out his superb report here... Monday 26th September - TT No.54: Chris Freer - 'With three sides of the ground closed we all sit in the Jack Dalzeil stand and there’s still plenty of free space all around'. Chris pens another beautifully written report as he heads North of the border for the Scottish Football League Division 2 fixture at Airdrie United (v Stirling Albion) played on 24/09/11...you'll love it...to discover further football travels log on to Chris' ace weblog 300 Grounds And Counting by using this link: http://flynn123.wordpress.com/ Monday 26th September - TT No.53: Andy Gallon - 'As I’ve said before, and doubtless will again, hulking great stands and acres of terracing are not required to create a ground worth visiting. Miss this one at your peril!'. It's Cookson Cup action for Andy as he attends the exciting 1st Round tie at Glan Conwy (v Holywell Town) played on 24/09/11...a lovely report... Monday 26th September - TT No.52: Rob Campion - 'Oadby progressed to the first round proper of the FA Vase with a well fought and deserved victory in an entertaining game against their Cambridgeshire opponents'. Rob takes in the FA Vase 2nd Qualifying Round tie at Oadby Town (East Midlands Counties League) v Huntingdon Town played on 24/09/11...don't miss his ace report...to read more about Rob's travels go to his excellent weblog All Roads Lead Somewhere by clicking on the following link: http://www.rambler77.net/ Monday 26th September - TT No.51: Andy Gallon - 'In the main, I can take or leave new grounds, but quite liked The Rock. The name derives from the site's previous use as a quarry. Its unique selling point is the sheer rock face which runs the length of one side. There is barely room to squeeze a sliver of hardstanding between the pitch barrier and this aesthetically impressive legacy of quarrying'. It's a Cymru Alliance fixture for Andy as he attends the match at Cefn Druids (v gap Connah's Quay) played on 23/09/11...a cracking review! Monday 26th September - TT No.50: Andy Gallon - 'It's an instantly likeable enclosure hidden away behind Holywell Community Hospital, with a view over the Dee Estuary to the Wirral Peninsula'. Find out more about Andy's visit to watch Holywell Town (v Llandudno Junction) in the Welsh Alliance Division 1 played on 21/09/11...complete with matchday photos it's a terrific read.... Monday 26th September - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - It's a truly mouth-watering North Wales hopping special for Andy as he brings us a terrific selection of ground, action and matchday pictures from the following NINE matches: Penycae (v Flint Town United) in the Cymru Alliance played on 10/09/11; Buckley Town (v Rhyl) in the Cymru Alliance on 13/09/11; Holyhead Hotspur (v Nefyn United) in the Welsh Alliance Div One on 14/09/11; WebEd - A massive thanks go to Andy for contributing all of these absolutely brilliant images from his travels during a holiday break in Wales. Cheers! Monday 26th September - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Our lens master brings the latest ground, action and matchday photos from Dalbeattie Star (South of Scotland League) v Inverurie Loco Works in the Scottish Cup 1st Round played on 24/09/11...now added to the new FGIF album gallery.... Monday 26th September - Latest Images: Bob Davies - View the very latest matchday photos from Bob's hop to London Colney Blues (v Whitwell Village) in the Herts Senior County League Div 1 played on 24/09/11...all now fully uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Bob adds (via E-Mail): 'With the begining of the indian summer I thought I would take the chance to finish off the Herts Senior County League with a visit to London Colney Blues. The visitors there were the League leaders Whitwell, who after seven games boasted a 100% record. Unfortunately a very depleted Blues side, despite showing a lot of spirit, proved no match for the visitors after after taking a 3-0 half time lead, scored five more in the second period to record an 8-0 victory'. Monday 26th September - Latest Images: WebEd - Check out the latest ground, action and matchday images from a visit to Feltwell United (v Tacolneston) in the Central & South Norfolk League Div 1 played on 24/09/11...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Friday 23rd September - Pen-y-ffordd FC: Mike Latham - writes: 'Pete Olsson from Pen-y-ffordd FC as been in touch: I thought I would take this opportunity to contact you regarding an upcoming event involving our club Pen-y-ffordd FC. You may know that we enjoyed great success last year gaining promotion to the Welsh National League Premier Division as champions of division 1. As a consequence of our success and due to the fact that we needed to meet Premier Division ground criteria, we were forced to move home from Abbotts Lane in Pen-y-ffordd to The Castle Ground at the Hanson Cement Works in Padeswood. During a very busy close season, we managed to prepare a ground “from scratch” and in July had the ground passed as fit by the Welsh National League Inspection Committee. We have played a number of home games already; however will be hosting an official opening day on Saturday 22nd October, when our first team host Coedpoeth FC. Festivities will commence at 12:00 when the CEO of Hansen Cement “opens” the ground. We shall be staging a couple of exhibition games in the lead up to the 14:30hrs kick off. The exhibitions will involve our junior teams & a short 5-a-side match for PFC vets against Hanson Cement vets. Our ground location details are as follows: The Castle Ground, Home of Pen-y-ffordd FC, Padeswood Works, Hanson Cement, Padeswood, Mold, Flintshire, CH7 4HB' WebEd - Thanks go to both Mike and Pete. For ground directions and a map link go to: Castle Ground Location Friday 23rd September - Weblog Update: Simple Pieman - Read the very latest news from the excellent Pie and Mushy Peas blog...with a report and photos from PAOK Thessalonika (Greek Super League) v Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League, Group Stage played on 15/09/11...for more go to: http://pieandmushypeas.blogspot.com/2011/09/paok-thessaloniki-fc.html Friday 23rd September - Weblog Update: Richard Bysouth - Read the matchday words and view photos from a visit to Croydon Athletic (v Maidstone) in the Ryman League Division 1 South played on 10/09/11...to find out more go to his excellent blog Flysouth Bysouth by clicking on the link shown below: http://flysouthbysouth.blogspot.com/2011/09/croydon-athletic.html Thursday 22nd September - Programme Reviews: Mark Farnell - A couple of recent cover scans and info from WSL Continental Cup S-F (Birmingham City Ladies v Everton Ladies) on 11/09/11 and Chasetown (Northern Premier League Prem Div) v Alvechurch (FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round) on 17/09/11...both now uploaded to the PR page for September... Thursday 22nd September - Programme Review: Simple Pieman - View Steve's latest review selection from Aris Salonica (Greek Super League) v Atromitos on 11/09/11..now uploaded to the PR page for September... As super Spurs fan Steve writes: 'No programme issued for PAOK v Spurs on Thursday. However, when having a look around the Aris Stadium I picked up a copy of the programme from their previous match'. Thursday 22nd September Programme Reviews: Leon Gladwell - Check out some of Leon's early season issuers from matches attended at Hibernian (Scottish Premier League) v Berwick Rangers (Scottish League Cup Round 2) played on 23/08/11; Ayr United (Scottish Football League Div 1) v Inverness Caledonian Thistle (Scottish League Cup Round 2) on 24/08/11; Radford (East Midlands Counties League) v Blackwell MW on 29/08/11; Thurnby Nirvana (East Midlands Counties League) v St Neots Town (FA Cup Preliminary Round) on 03/09/11; Bedfont Town (Southern League Div 1 C) v AFC Hayes on 14/09/11 and Huntingdon Town (United Counties League Div 1) v Daventry United (FA Cup 1Q) on 17/09/11...all now added to the new PR page for September... Thursday 22nd September - Programme Reviews: Bob Davies - Part 3 of Bob's early season programme cover scans and details features the following nine games: Luton Town (Conference Prem) v Forest Green Rovers played on 16/08/11; St Albans City Reserves (Spartan South Mids League 1) v v Langford on 27/08/11; Ampthill Town (Spartan South Midlands League 1) v Langford on 30/08/11; Biggleswade Town (Southern League Div 1 Central) v Haringey & Waltham Dev (in FA Cup Preliminary Round) on 03/09/11; AFC Dunstable (South Mids League Prem Div) v Grays Athletic (in FA Cup Preliminary Round) on 04/09/11; Hitchin Town U18 v FC Clacton (FA Youth Cup Preliminary Round) on 05/09/11; London Colney (Spartan South Midlands League 1) v Langford on 06/09/11; Welwyn Garden City (SSML Div 1) v Wodson Park on 07/09/11 and Harborough Town (United Counties League 1) v Potton United on 10/09/11...all now added to the PR page for September... Thursday 22nd September - TT No.49: Andy Gallon - 'The basic facilities apart, Llanelian Road boasts a lovely setting'. It's midweek Conference action for Andy as he attends the North fixture at Colwyn Bay (v Altrincham) played on 22/09/11...a cracking read...matchday photos to follow... Wednesday 21st September - R Nos.2, 3 & 4: WebEd - Reports and photos from my early season travels featuring games at London Colney Blues (v Panshanger) in the Herts Senior County League Division 1 played on 13/08/11; Martham (v Hemsby) in the Anglian Combination League Div 3 on 19/08/11 and Panshanger (v Bedmond Sports & Social) in the Herts Senior County League Division 1 on 20/08/11...all now added to the Ramblings 2011-12 Stats Index... Wednesday 21st September - Latest Programme News: Graeme Askham - Check out the programme details from Leighton Town (Southern League Div 1 Central) v Abingdon United in the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round tie played on 17/09/11...now added to the Programme News page... Sunday 18th September - TT No.48: Paul Crofts - 'Due to ground restrictions, they have reached the pinnacle of their success'. Find out more from Paul's review following his visit to Rustington (v Southwick) in the Sussex County League Div 2 played yesterday... Sunday 18th September - TT No.47: Andy Gallon - 'From the raised hardstanding along the west touchline of Cae Glantraeth, one looks across the sloping pitch, over the tiny main stand and beyond the silvery Menai Straits to the magnificent Snowdonia mountain range. Even with the highest summits capped in cloud, it was a stunning panorama'. Andy sends us the very latest from Glantraeth (v Trearddur Bay United) in the FAW Welsh Trophy 1st Round tie played yesterday...a superb review...don't miss his matchday photos to follow shortly.... Sunday 18th September - TT No.46: Andy Gallon - 'It is now one of the best non-league stadia in Wales'. Rhyl for thrills!! Andy brings us a cracking report from a visit to Rhyl (Cymru Alliance) v Llangefni Town in a high-scoring game played on 16/09/11...matchday photos to follow shortly... Sunday 18th September - TT No. 45: Mike Latham - 'Hannah Park occupies a vast area in the middle of a housing estate with an impressive social club adjoining the gated entrance. Once inside the ground has a real ‘wow’ factor...'. He's back! Our chief correspondent returns to hopping after a summer break...check out his heart-felt report from a trip to Shotts Bon Accord (v Lanark United) in a Stagecoach West of Scotland Super League Division 1 fixture played yesterday...complete with some aweome matchday pictures it's a terrific read! Sunday 18th September - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Our lens master sends us more breath-taking ground, action and matchday images from his recent 'Cup match travels' to games at: Stansted (Essex Senior League) v London APSA in the FA Cup Preliminary Round tie played on 03/09/11; Eynesbury Rovers (United Counties League) v Desborough Town in the FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round tie on 10/09/11 and Barton Rovers (Southern League Div 1 Central) v Hatfield Town in the FA Cup 1st Qualifying Round fixture played yesterday...all now fully uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Sunday 18th September - Latest Images: Bob Davies - Our star snapper brings us a terrific collection of ground, action and matchday images from Leverstock Green (v Biggleswade United) in the South Midlands League Premier Division fixture played yesterday...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Bob writes (via E-Mail): 'A change of plan on Saturday as I decided I wanted to go to the ice hockey at Milton Keynes in the evening. My chosen match was the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division game between Leverstock Green and Biggleswade United. Leverstock lead the division after with a 100% record after 8 games and were presented with the SSML team of the month trophy plus a match ball prior to the game (picture included). There was to be no hoodoo on the presentation as they went on to beat Biggleswade United 2-1 to retain the leadership of the Division'. Sunday 18th September - Latest Images: Mike Latham - Back on the hopping trail! Mike brings us the vey latest selection of fabulous matchday images from Shotts Bon Accord (v Lanark United) in a Stagecoach West of Scotland Super League Division 1 fixture played yesterday...all now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Sunday 18th September - Latest Images: WebEd - Check out the ground, action and matchday images from a trip to East Ruston (North East Norfolk League Div 1) v Bridgham United in a Norfolk FA Junior Cup First Round tie played yesterday...now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery.... Sunday 18th September - TT No.44: Andy Gallon - 'The ground is dominated by a large cantilever stand in the central portion of the east side'. It's Welsh Alliance League action for Andy as he reports on the Division 1 fixture at Holyhead Hotspur (v Nefyn United) played on 14/09/11...a selection of photos to follow shortly... Sunday 18th September - TT No.43: Paul Crofts - 'The ground is located in a rural spot, about a mile north of the village of Charlton, and approximately 3 miles outside of Andover'. Paul brings us the latest from a midweek visit to Andover New Street (v Cove) in the Hampshire Senior Cup First Round tie played on 15/09/11...read his report here... Sunday 18th September - Latest Images: Bob Davies - During a midweek break Bob brings us a collection of ground photos from Lincoln United (Northern Premier League Div 1 South) v played on 13/09/11...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Bob adds (via E-Mail): 'A few days away in Burton Water (about 2 miles west of Lincoln) enabled me to reach my 500th ground target with a visit to Lincoln United in a NPL Division One match against Ilkeston Town. Popped into the ground during the morning of the game to take the ground shots. Unfortunately with the evenings drawing in so quickly now no match photos for this one. Ilkeston Town emerged victors in this game with a comfortable 5-2 victory. Darren Caskey of ex Tottenham Hotspur fame scored a hat trick, two of which were from the penalty spot'. WebEd - Congratulation to Bob on reaching ground number 500! Sunday 18th September - TT No.42: Andy Gallon - 'The Globe, on Globe Way, is splendidly isolated with a rural feel'. Andy takes in the midweek Cymru Alliance fixture at Buckley Town (v Rhyl) played on 13/09/11...check out his terrific matchday report here...a selection of photos to follow shortly... Wednesday 14th September - TT No.41: Ian Brown - '...there is terracing which runs the length of the pitch. On the left hand side there is more terracing and some barrelled roof cover'. Ian brings us his latest review from a trip to Scotland for Yoker Athletic (v Benburb) in the Stagecoach West of Scotland League Central District Div 1 played on 10/09/11...check out his ace report here... Wednesday 14th September - Programme Reviews: Andy Gallon - View the latest cover scans and review info from the following four matches: Field (West Yorkshire League Prem Div) v Carlton Athletic played on 27/08; Wakefield FC (Northern Premier League Div 1 North) v Ossett Town on 29/08/11; Albion Sports (Northern Counties East League Div One) v AFC Emley on 31/08/11 and Basford United (Central Midlands League South Div) v Bilborough Pelican on 03/09/11...all now added to the PR page for September 2011... Wednesday 14th September - Programme Reviews: Simple Pieman - Check out the programme cover scans and details from Ware (Isthmian League Division 1 North) v Redbridge played on 27/08/11 and Chesterfield (Football League Division 1) v Leyton Orient on 03/09/11...both now added to the PR page for September 2011... Wednesday 14th September - Programme Reviews: Mark Farnell - View the latest programme cover scans and info from Holbrook Sports (East Midlands Counties League) v Louth Town (FA Cup Preliminary Round) played on 03/09/11 and Womens Super League Continental Cup Q-F (All Games) featuring Doncaster Rovers Belles v Birmingham City Ladies on 04/09/11...both now added to the PR page for September 2011... Wednesday 14th September - Programme Reviews: Bob Davies - Part Two covering further club issuers from the following twelve matches: England U17 Tournament (England, Italy, Czech Republic & Portugal) played at Histon, Cambridge United, Northampton Town & Bishops Stortford over 24-28/08/11; Wodson Park (SSML Div 1) v Hoddesdon Town on 17/08/11; Huntingdon Town (United Counties League Div 1) v Potton Utd on 27/08/11; Nostell Miners Welfare (NCEL Prem Div) v Parkgate FC on 29/08/11; Colney Heath (SSML) v Langford (FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round) on 20/08/11; Risborough Rangers (SSML) v St Margaretsbury (SSML Challenge Trophy); on 27/08/11; Matlock Town (NPL Premier Div) v Mickleover Sports on 29/08/11; Biggleswade United (SSML P) v Stotfold on 30/08/11; Codicote (Herts Senior County League Prem Div) v Sandridge Rovers on 20/08/11; Ware (Ryman League Div 1 North) v Waltham Abbey on 23/08/11; Langford (SSML 1) v Bedford on 16/08/11; Ossett Albion (NPL Div 1 North) v Durham City on 29/08/11...all now added to the PR page for September 2011... Wednesday 14th September - Latest Images: Leon Gladwell - Don't miss Leon's latest ground, action and matchday pictures from a visit to Woolverstone United (v Aldeburgh Town) in the Suffolk & Ipswich League Div 4 played on 10/09/11...now added to the new FGIF album gallery...LL review covering the vital match stats to follow shortly... Tuesday 13th September - TT No.40: Andy Gallon - 'The ground is in a natural valley and surrounded by trees on three sides'. As part of his holiday in North Wales Andy brings us the latest from Penycae (v Flint Town United) in the Cymru Alliance league fixture played on 10/09/11...another terrific review....matchday images to follow shortly Tuesday 13th September - TT No.39: Justin Holmes - '....spectators at football matches are only allowed along one length of the pitch, in the all-seater main stand, which offers good views of the action...'. It's Welsh Premier League action for Justin as he reports from The Gnoll watching Neath (v Carmarthen Town) played on 11/09/11...complete with matchday photos you'll enjoy this superb review! Tuesday 13th September - Weblog Update: Richard Bysouth - Read the matchday words and view photos from a visit to Chesterfield (v Orient) in the Football Division 1 played on 10/09/11...to find out more go to his excellent blog Flysouth Bysouth by clicking on the link shown below: http://flysouthbysouth.blogspot.com/2011/09/chesterfield-fc.html Richard adds (via E-Mail): 'For this adventure I was accompanied by a motley crew consisting of the Pieman, Messers Gilligan and Oakes, Womble, The Butler and Old Thorpy aka Casanova. We were due to be joined by the Sheriff, but he failed a late fitness test...more of this to follow. It was a truly eventful day, two weddings, some pubs and I almost forgot a football match as well....wonder why?...it was a rather drab affair. We also bumped into an O's fan - Keith - who for his sins watches the O's week in and week out...only joking Keith!' Tuesday 13th September - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - For his second game in his Welsh weekend hop Justin takes in the Welsh Premier League fixture at Neath (v Carmarthen Town) played on 11/09/11...view all the essential matchday images now added to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Monday 12th September - TT No.38: Paul Roth - Hot Off The Keyboard!! '(A) splendid stadium lies amidst the town's sporting zone'. Paul reports from the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Ligue Division Honneur fixture at AC Le Touquet (v Le Portel Stade) played yesterday...a magnificent account including a selection of terrific photos...you'll love it!! Monday 12th September - Website Update: WebEd - Many thanks to all contributors for bringing us photos, reports, programme info and news from matches played over the weekend...as always it's very much appreciated ...COMING SOON.....further Weblog updates and a large selection of programme reviews for the September PR will follow in the next few days...keep sending in your latest news and info!! Monday 12th September - Latest Images: Paul Roth - Just In! View Paul's latest selection of mouth-watering matchday pictures from a trip across the English Channel yesterday for in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais Ligue Division Honneur...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Monday 12th September - TT No.37: Chris Freer - '...a grandstand which straddles the halfway line and a substantial covered terrace which occupies the whole of one end'. Chris brings us the very latest from Steel Park, the new home of Corby Town (v Guiseley) in a Conference North fixture played on 10/09/11...it's a fascinating matchday account covering a ground description, the match and much much more...to discover his other football travels log on to Chris' ace weblog 300 Grounds And Counting by using this link: http://flynn123.wordpress.com/ Monday 12th September - TT No.36: Justin Holmes - 'Describing the ground as "old-fashioned" is not to say the ground is crumbling or in a state of disrepair, far from it, the ground has clearly had a complete facelift in recent times, resulting in a very neat and tidy stadium'. Read Justin's terrific matchday report (with pictures) from Merthyr Town (Western League Premier Division) v Brislington in the FA Vase 1st Qualifying Round tie played on 10/09/11 ...as always it's a cracking read... Monday 12th September - Attention all Paper-Chasers!!: Graham Wood - writes: 'I am the secretary of Coventry Spartans FC. Last saturday (03/09) one of the groundhoppers (Graham Askham) suggested we got onto this website as we produce programmes for every home game. We currently play in the Midland Combination Division 2'. WebEd - Thanks to both Grahams (Askham and Wood) for getting in touch and for the PR!! See the Programme News page for more details of the new CSFC programme... Monday 12th September - Latest Images: Bob Davies - Check out this huge selection of superb photos from Bob's visit to Harborough Town (v Potton United) in the United Counties League Division 1 played on 10/09/11 ...now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Bob adds (via E-Mail): 'A large batch of pictures from today's game at Harborough Town where Potton United were the visitors in a UCL Division One game. This centre is a real hub of activity with no fewer than four other football games being played around the complex and a few more of the "egg shaped" variety as well! The game was played in very windy conditions and despite being very competitive the home side ran out 2-0 winners'. Monday 12th September - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - It's FA Vase action for Justin as he takes in the 1st Qualifying Round tie at Merthyr Town (Western League Premier Division) v Brislington played on 10/09/11...now added to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow... Monday 12th September - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Our lens master brings us another superb batch of matchday photos...featuring matches from Stratford Town (v Coventry Sphinx) in the Midland Football Alliance played on 29/08/11 and Bishop's Stortford (v Boston United) in the Conference on 03/09/11...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery...more pictures to follow... Monday 12th September - Latest Images: WebEd - Ground, action and matchday photos from Castle Donnington Town (v Barlestone St Giles) in the Leicestershire Senior League Div 1 played on 10/09/11...now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Monday 12th September - TT No.35: Ian Hill - 'I’ve got to say that when I entered the ground I was very underwhelmed by the whole place. The main feature of the ground is an uncovered terrace that runs the length of the pitch'. Ian attends the Conference North fixture at Colwyn Bay (v Workington Reds) played on 29/08/11...read his fantastic review here! Monday 12th September - TT No.34: Ian Hill - '...the new owners of Raydale Park allowed (the club) to move to the ground in their home town'. Our intrepid 'hopper reports from Gretna FC 2008 (East of Scotland Football League Premier Division) v Berwick Rangers Reserves in the East of Scotland Cup Qualifying League stage played on 20/08/11...it's another terrific review! Monday 12th September - TT No.33: Ian Hill - 'As with all athletics stadiums watching football is generally poor. I sat behind one of the goals and I was quite a long way from the action. (However) the Stadion itself, as a building, is fantastic'. Ian brings us an excellent report from Djurgarden IF v Halmstad BK (Sweden Allsvenskan) played on 07/05/11...top notch stuff! Wednesday 7th September - Buckley Town FC: Matt Torgersen - writes: 'I would like to sort out a day for as many ground hoppers as possible down at Buckley Town FC, based in North Wales by Chester. If interested in coming to see our ground and team please contact me, we could put some type of do on for you...' WebEd - Any hoppers who are interested in attending a possible hop day at BTFC should contact Matt at the following E-Mail address: matt.buckleytownfc@gmail.com Wednesday 7th September - TT No.32: Justin Holmes - 'The ground is mostly surrounded by terrace housing, but the length of terracing is lined with trees with makes for a nice background...'. Justin heads to Dublin for the League of Ireland Premier Division fixture at St Patrick's Athletic (v Galway United) played on 03/09/11...it's another beautifully written report containing some superb photos... Monday 5th September - Programme News: Graeme Askham - Details from Coventry Spartans (v Enville Athletic) in the Midland Combination League Div 2 played on 03/09/11... now added to the Programme News page... Monday 5th September - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - Hot Off The Lens!! Justin brings us his latest ground, action and matchday photos from a visit to St Patrick's Athletic (v Galway United) in the League of Ireland Premier Div fixture played on 03/09/11...all now uploaded to the new FGIF album...TT to follow shortly... Monday 5th September - TT No.31: Paul Roth - 'Perversely, its charm, to me at least, lies in its evident signs of decay and neglect. You don't have to look that closely to discover peeling paint on the wrought iron stanchions holding the roof in place, the lichen-encrusted rails and posts behind the crash barriers and the advancing undergrowth thereabouts'. Our ace reporter and snapper travels over to Reading for the Hellenic League Div 1 East fixture at Highmoor-Ibis (v Chalfont Wasps) played on 03/09/11...for another wonderful matchday experience you'll just love Paul's terrific report.... Monday 5th September - TT No.30: Chris Freer - 'The football stadium itself is fully enclosed and features two-step terracing all the way around, with cover the length of one end, and a substantial main stand on one side'. It's a trip down to Surrey for Chris as he attends the Ryman League Premier Division game at Metropolitan Police (v AFC Hornchurch) played on 03/09/11...don't miss his inspirational report here...for more of the same you can read about Chris's travels by logging onto his outstanding weblog 300 Grounds And Counting using the following link: http://flynn123.wordpress.com/ Monday 5th September - TT No.29: Andy Gallon - 'On the whole, it’s a nice setting, surprisingly semi-rural considering the centre of Nottingham is just three miles away, but simply too open and undeveloped to have any sensation of cosiness or intimacy'. Andy ticks off another ground in the Central Midlands League...read his matchday report from Basford United who were entertaing Bilborough Pelican in a South Division fixture played on 03/09/11...complete with pictures, it's a superb report... Monday 5th September - LL No.4: Leon Gladwell - Our master lens technician brings us another essential page of matchday stats and photos this time featuring the FA Cup Preliminary tie at Thurnby Nirvana (East Midlands Counties League) v St Neots Town played on 03/09/11...now added to the Leon's Lens 2011-12 Index... Monday 5th September - Latest Programme News: Steve Hardy - Our accomplished paper-chaser brings us a mouth-watering list of early season issuers...now added to both the Programme News page and Steve's News page on the UK Non-League Programme Database... Monday 5th September - Latest Images: Bob Davies - Bob brings us his latest fatastic selection of photos from his third game over the weekend, an FA Cup Preliminary Round tie at AFC Dunstable (v Grays Athletic) played yesterday...all matchday images now added to the new FGIF album gallery.... Bob reports (via E-Mail): 'a selection of photos from this afternoon's game that ended 2-3 to the visitors. Just to say that I wont be returning to this ground until it's all finished! Arrived in torrential rain, left at the end in bright, warm sunshine, the British weather, you've go to love it!'. Sunday 4th September - Latest Images: Leon Gladwell - View the latest superb selection of matchday images as Leon attends the exciting FA Cup Preliminary Round tie at Thurnby Nirvana (East Midlands Counties League) v St Neots Town played yesterday...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery...LL to follow shortly... Sunday 4th September - Latest Images: Paul Roth - It's Hellenic League action for Paul as he takes in the Division 1 East fixture at Highmoor-Ibis (v Chalfont Wasps) played yesterday...check out these superb matchday pictures noe added to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Sunday 4th September - Latest Images: Mark Bembridge -Mark brings us the latest selection of matchday pictures from a hop to Friar Lane & Epworth (v Lutterworth Town) in the Leicestershire Senior League Div 1 played yesterday...now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Sunday 4th September - Latest Images: Bob Davies - A Biggleswade Double! Bob brings us the very best selection of ground, action and matchday images from his games featuring Dunton (v Shefford & Campton) in the Bedfordshire County League Prem Div and Biggleswade Town (v Haringey & Waltham Development) in the FA Cup Preliminary Round tie both played yesterday...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery... As Bob adds (in his E-Mail): 'I spent yesterday afternoon at Biggleswade Town, not so much to see the F.A. Cup tie between Town and Haringey and Waltham Development, but see a the debut of a new Bedfordshire County League venue. On the left as you drive into the Carlsberg Stadium there is a roped off pitch with two brick built dugouts. This will be the new home of Dunton FC first team for their Premier Division matches this season. There are seperate changing facilities for the teams in a brick complex between the pitch and 3G pitch next the main stadium. This is seperated from the Town's pitch by a wooden fence. The game against Shefford Town and Campton, which kicked off at 2.30pm, was a close match with only one goal seperating the sides at half time despite the better chances coming the way of the visitors. In the second half Dunton pulled level from the penalty spot but that only opened the flood gates and the visitors stormed foward quickly retaking the lead and rattling in four more goals, including a penalty of their own. The final score being Dunton 1, Shefford Town and Campton 6.
Right back to that F.A. Cup tie. At half time in the Dunton game the majority of the 30 odd spectators went into the main stadium for some refreshment. The turnstiles had been closed so no admission was charged. The game was 15 minutes in and Biggleswade were 1-0 up and pushing forward. Before we all returned to Dunton second half the Waders went 2-0 but the visitors pulled one back for 2-1. At the end of the Dunton game, again the majority of spectators (including myself) made there way back into the Stadium to watch second half of the Cup game. By that time Biggleswade were 4-1 up and still pressing forward claiming another goal on 66 minutes. 5-1, game over thought the home supporters but how wrong they were to proved. Haringey & W pulled one back within a minute and eroded the home lead further on 73. They certainly had some momentum now and a penalty awarded and put away had brought the scoreline to 5-4. There was now a tense atmosphere around the stadium and in the last minute the visitors managed to stab the ball home from a corner and remarkably had pulled back from 5-1 down to 5-5 and earn themselves a replay.
Amazing stuff to watch and even if they lose the replay they certainly added to magic that the F.A. can sometimes turn out'.
Sunday 4th September - Latest Images: WebEd - View the very latest ground, action and matchday photos from a visit to Costessey Sports (v Martham) in the Anglian Combination League Division 3 fixture played yesterday...now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Sunday 4th September - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - Check out the latest ground, action and matchday images from Basford United (Central Midlands League South Division) v Bilborough Pelican played yesterday...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery...TT to follow shortly... Sunday 4th September - Weblog Update: Richard Bysouth - View all the matchday words and photos from a visit to Yeovil Town (v Sheffield United) in the Football League Div 1 played on 27/08/11...to find out more go to his excellent blog Flysouth Bysouth by clicking on the link shown below: http://flysouthbysouth.blogspot.com/2011/08/yeovil-town.html Sunday 4th September - Miles Per Gallon No.50: Andy Gallon - MPG No.50 - Wanting a return for your investment...for his first article of the new season Andy explains how his love of groundhopping began after spending many years watching his own club. Like many other disillusioned fans, he realised that it was time for a change and opted to become a regular neutral football observer instead. He may have many 'good grounds' to back up his argument - just ask fans of say, Grimsby and Arsenal who, after only a couple of games, appear to be venting their frustrations out their own teams already...in reaching a terrific MPG milestone, you'll agree it's yet another MPG cracking read! WebEd - (to the background sound of a fanfare)... I, along with the many readers of this superb column, would like to express thanks to Andy for his time, effort and dedication in reaching this terrific (fiftieth edition) MPG milestone ... that's a lot of fantastic MPG articles over the last few years...cheers, Martin Sunday 4th September - LL Nos. 1, 2 & 3: Leon Gladwell - Check all the vital matchday stats and photos from recent visits to Hibernian (Scottish Premier League) v Berwick Rangers and Ayr United (Scottish Football League Div 1) v Inverness Caledonian Thistle both in the Scottish League Cup Round 2 played on 23 & 24/08/11 respectively and Radford (v Blackwell Miners Welfare) in the East Midlands Countes League played on 29/08/11...all now added to the Leon's Lens Index for 2011-12...it's top notch stuff! Sunday 4th September - Weblog Update: Richard Bysouth - Don't miss all the matchday words and photos from a visit to Dorchester Town (v Eastleigh) in the Conference South played on 26/08/11...to find out more go to his excellent blog Flysouth Bysouth by clicking on the link shown below: http://flysouthbysouth.blogspot.com/2011/08/dorchester-town-fc.html
Sunday 4th September - Latest Images: Bob Davies - It's a Northern triple for Bob. View his latest selection of Bank Holiday Monday ground, action and matchday images from three games featuring: Nostell Miners Welfare (v Parkgate) in the Northern Counties East League Prem Div); Ossett Albion (v Durham City) in the Northern Premier League Div 1 North) and Matlock Town (v Mickleover Sports) in the Northern Premier League Prem Div played on 29/08/11...all now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Bob adds (via E-Mail): 'A little bit of trivia, in the three games we saw on Monday, they each had three goals and the visitors had a player sent off in each one'. Sunday 4th September - Weblog Update: Richard Bysouth - View matchday words and photos from a visit to Harlow Town (v Romford) in the Ryman League Div 1 North played on 20/08/11...to find out more go to his excellent blog Flysouth Bysouth by clicking on the link shown below: http://flysouthbysouth.blogspot.com/2011/08/harlow-town-fc.html Thursday 1st September - Latest Programme News: Keith Aslan - Our paper-chasing professor brings us another selection of early season club issuers following his recent travels...go to the Programme News page for more information... Thursday 1st September - Latest Images: WebEd - Check out the latest ground, action and matchday images from Northwold Sports & Social Club (Central & South Norfolk League Div 1) v Narborough played last night...now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery... Thursday 1st September - Latest Images: Andy Galon - View the ground photos from Bradford based club Campion FC (West Riding County Amateur Football League) v Tyersal played last night...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Thursday 1st September - TT No.28: Justin Holmes - 'The (Bass) Sports Ground is located about a ten minute walk from the town's train station and is a moderately attractive ground'. For his second game of the day Justin takes in the Wessex League Prem Div fixture at Alton Town (v Moneyfields) played on 29/08/11...it's another cracking read complete with matchday pictures...also added to the TT PS/August page... Thursday 1st September - TT No.27: Justin Holmes - ' It is a ground that appealed to me without really being able to put my finger on the reason why, other than it has some uniqueness and is smart and tidy'. Part One of a Bank Holiday Monday Double sees Justin at the Combined Counties League League Premier Division fixture at Farnham Town (v Badshot Lea)...read his ace report complete with matchday pictures here...now added to the TT PS/August page... Thursday 1st September - TT No.26: Andy Gallon - 'With three ‘crinkly tin’ stands, a bumpy, sloping pitch, drab portable buildings dotted all over the place and an unbecoming setting amid careworn houses and mills, it is not a pretty venue'. Tenants v Landlords. Andy brings us his excellent report from Wakefield (Northern League Div 1 North) v Ossett Town played at OTFC on 29/08/11...now added to the TT PS/August page... Thursday 1st September - TT No.25: Paul Roach - 'The only other covered spectator accommodation is a seated stand which straddles the half way line'. It's Southern League action for Paul as he attends the Div 1 South & West fixture at Stourport Swifts (v Paulton Town) played on 27/08/11...check out his report here...now added to the TT PS/August page... Thursday 1st September - Latest Images: Gyles Basey-Fisher - Our lens master brings us the latest ground, action and matchphotos from visits to Banbury United (Southern League Prem Div) v St Albans City played on 27/08/11 and Oxhey Jets (South Midlands League Prem Div) v AFC Dunstable on 30/08/11...now added to the new FGIF album gallery... Thursday 1st September - Latest Images: Justin Holmes - A Bank Holiday Monday Double hoppertunity! Justin brings us the latest images from visits to Farnham Town (Combined Counties League Prem Div) v Badshot Lea and Alton Town (Wessex League Prem Div) v Moneyfields both played on 29/08/11...now uploaded to the new FGIF album gallery...TT's from both matches to follow shortly.... End |
Friday 30th September - TT No.56: Paul Roth - '