Groundhopping Outside of the Hibs - Where you heading?

[Iggy Pope]

After a chat with HH81 on the Boxing Day football, opening this thread for folks to contribute with match day visits outside of our beloved Hibs.
Interested to hear of the local, the far flung, the weird wonderful and ordinary.

I’m heading to Morpeth. A great wee market town I always enjoy visiting but this is the first time for football….

Craik Park Morpeth for Morpeth Town v Whitby Town, Northern Premier League, 3pm KO.

Anyone else up to much?

[Hibbyradge]

I'm in a cottage near Longframlington. If
you come down the 697, you should pop in for a drink.

[Iggy Pope]

I'm in a cottage near Longframlington. If
you come down the 697, you should pop in for a drink.

Driving. A1. Are you near the Granby? Great fish n chips!

[HH81]

No game for me this weekend.

I almost headed to Bashford United as my nephew is going back to uni so was going to offer to take him.

He ended up going back down yesterday.

Will be heading to the new York City ground in Feb/March time to check that out. Got couple of games pencilled in to pick from. Looks on pictures like a 4 boxed stand with odd seats bit like Brentford.

My wife's sister lives at Eastwood (Eastwood Town) and they have a non league ground across the road. Plan on heading there to a game when we next go down. Looks good from the outside.

[Pagan Hibernia]

Lewes FC and their ‘Dripping Pan’ ground is high on my list. Fascinating little place and the burgers and ale are supposed to be great!

also, forest green rovers

[Pagan Hibernia]

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/ranked-the-100-best-football-stadiums-grounds-britain-uk-england-scotland-wales

some cracking suggestions here

[HH81]

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/ranked-the-100-best-football-stadiums-grounds-britain-uk-england-scotland-wales

some cracking suggestions here

I have been to 45 of them. Cheers for the link.

[Pretty Boy]

Spartans v The Strollers on Tuesday night at Ainslie Park. Had planned on a couple of pints in Clarks beforehand then jump on a bus up but they are closed a Tuesday currently so will need another plan.

Lincoln v Oxford next Saturday. The Mrs is from Lincolnshire and her dad is a Lincoln fan so I've sort of adopted them and keep and eye out for their results and the like. Both the bairns get Lincoln and Hibs strips every season so will be good to get the eldest to a game down there at last.

[Iggy Pope]

After a chat with HH81 on the Boxing Day football, opening this thread for folks to contribute with match day visits outside of our beloved Hibs.
Interested to hear of the local, the far flung, the weird wonderful and ordinary.

I’m heading to Morpeth. A great wee market town I always enjoy visiting but this is the first time for football….

Craik Park Morpeth for Morpeth Town v Whitby Town, Northern Premier League, 3pm KO.

Anyone else up to much?

2-0 to Morpeth fiesty stuff and a late red card for the home side.
Nice little set up, busy clubhouse, tidy steak n kidney pie.
Noisy Whitby young team whose repertoire included an interesting take on “Anarchy in the UK” with something about Whitby boys Yorkshire boys and someone I couldn’t make out that they wanna destroy (not passers by). Wee scrap behind the goals after the 2nd which was surprising as it was all convivial up to then!
Enjoyable and a crowd in the high hundreds I’d think.

[delbert]

After a chat with HH81 on the Boxing Day football, opening this thread for folks to contribute with match day visits outside of our beloved Hibs.
Interested to hear of the local, the far flung, the weird wonderful and ordinary.

I’m heading to Morpeth. A great wee market town I always enjoy visiting but this is the first time for football….

Craik Park Morpeth for Morpeth Town v Whitby Town, Northern Premier League, 3pm KO.

Anyone else up to much?

Ainslie Park today for University of Stirling v Edinburgh University in the Lowland League, finished 3-2 to Stirling

[Pagan Hibernia]

2-0 to Morpeth fiesty stuff and a late red card for the home side.
Nice little set up, busy clubhouse, tidy steak n kidney pie.
Noisy Whitby young team whose repertoire included an interesting take on “Anarchy in the UK” with something about Whitby boys Yorkshire boys and someone I couldn’t make out that they wanna destroy (not passers by). Wee scrap behind the goals after the 2nd which was surprising as it was all convivial up to then!
Enjoyable and a crowd in the high hundreds I’d think.

The return game in Whitby would be good. Lovely wee place Whitby and lovely fish n chips

[StevieC]

I went to the Barrow v Oldham game.

Finished 0-0, not a great game and swirling winds straight off the Irish Sea.

[He's here!]

Bus taking a group from my nephew's football team to the Man U v Wolves game on Monday. They were supposed to go last year but Covid scuppered the trip.

[LancashireHibby]

Lancaster City v Atherton Collieries for me today. 0-0 draw but a good day out all the same with my mate, my mrs and my 14 year old lad. Going to Hartlepool c Bolton on Tuesday in the pizza plate.


2-0 to Morpeth fiesty stuff and a late red card for the home side.
Nice little set up, busy clubhouse, tidy steak n kidney pie.
Noisy Whitby young team whose repertoire included an interesting take on “Anarchy in the UK” with something about Whitby boys Yorkshire boys and someone I couldn’t make out that they wanna destroy (not passers by). Wee scrap behind the goals after the 2nd which was surprising as it was all convivial up to then!
Enjoyable and a crowd in the high hundreds I’d think.
Went to Morpeth a year or two ago watching Atherton Collieries. A very well to do town to say the least! First time I’ve seen a ground’s catering to include a pitch side pizza oven!


I have been to 45 of them. Cheers for the link.
46 for me. Sorry not sorry 😁

[wookie70]

Armadale v Bathgate for me today. Hosts ran out 4-0 winners in the West Lothian New Year Derby. Two of the goals were crackers and I was quick enough on the shutter to get them. Bullet header from 15 yards and a curler into postie's corner

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[hibbymark]

Blyth Spartans v Gateshead today. The big one ! :wink:

[hibby rae]

Ainslie Park today for University of Stirling v Edinburgh University in the Lowland League, finished 3-2 to Stirling

Are they always at Ainslie Park? I would have thought they'd play their games at Peffermill.

[KdyHby]

East Fife v Montrose today

[berwickhibee]

After a chat with HH81 on the Boxing Day football, opening this thread for folks to contribute with match day visits outside of our beloved Hibs.
Interested to hear of the local, the far flung, the weird wonderful and ordinary.

I’m heading to Morpeth. A great wee market town I always enjoy visiting but this is the first time for football….

Craik Park Morpeth for Morpeth Town v Whitby Town, Northern Premier League, 3pm KO.

Anyone else up to much?

Been to Morpeth a few times in the last year,the clubhouse with the big decking is a goldmine.

Players are well looked after and paid well.

Remember seeing bamber bridge there and they were excellent, full of players released from academies.

It's a decent standard and great value👍💚

[Iggy Pope]

Lancaster City v Atherton Collieries for me today. 0-0 draw but a good day out all the same with my mate, my mrs and my 14 year old lad. Going to Hartlepool c Bolton on Tuesday in the pizza plate.


Went to Morpeth a year or two ago watching Atherton Collieries. A very well to do town to say the least! First time I’ve seen a ground’s catering to include a pitch side pizza oven!


46 for me. Sorry not sorry 😁

It was shut yesterday! But they had the marquee open…
And 38 of those for me with a few definitely on the list.

[Hibbyradge]

Driving. A1. Are you near the Granby? Great fish n chips!

High Weldon

[KdyHby]

Anyone else got the App Futbology? Found it great for locating smaller local matches, and keeping track of matches attended, grounds visited etc.

[ballengeich]

Are they always at Ainslie Park? I would have thought they'd play their games at Peffermill.
It was Stirling's home game with a change of venue because the floodlights at Forthbank have a fault. Stirling Albion's home game on Saturday coming is kicking off at 1 because of the problem.

[BegbieHSC]

Not going anywhere, but looking forward to the Fife derby today. Leaning toward Dunfermline for the Yogi and Whittaker connection, but would like to see Rovers up, as it’s a cracking away day, so will just enjoy the game.

[LancashireHibby]

Anyone else got the App Futbology? Found it great for locating smaller local matches, and keeping track of matches attended, grounds visited etc.

I tried starting to use it recently but was finding it would take me days to fill in my back catalogue of games attended. Will stick to my trusty spreadsheet!

[Crab apple]

I'm going to Carlisle v Bradford on Saturday.

[KdyHby]

Not going anywhere, but looking forward to the Fife derby today. Leaning toward Dunfermline for the Yogi and Whittaker connection, but would like to see Rovers up, as it’s a cracking away day, so will just enjoy the game.

Well done on getting tickets, envy!

[KdyHby]

I tried starting to use it recently but was finding it would take me days to fill in my back catalogue of games attended. Will stick to my trusty spreadsheet!

Have made good progress with the backdating, still got many more to do.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

After a chat with HH81 on the Boxing Day football, opening this thread for folks to contribute with match day visits outside of our beloved Hibs.
Interested to hear of the local, the far flung, the weird wonderful and ordinary.

I’m heading to Morpeth. A great wee market town I always enjoy visiting but this is the first time for football….

Craik Park Morpeth for Morpeth Town v Whitby Town, Northern Premier League, 3pm KO.

Anyone else up to much?

I was in Darlington for the day yesterday, not attending football (watched the tele games though), just drinking and punting.

[Springbank]

Before the pandemic we had an annual family boys trip to a big overseas game, something I can't wait to restart after travel restrictions begin to eventually lift.

I could recommend all the games & stadiums so far. We got lucky with goalfests too. We saw:

Lazio 1 Roma 4 (2016)
Inter 3 Ac Milan 2 (2017)
Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 3 (2018)
NY Knicks 110 Washington 109 (2019)

Of those, the most bonkers atmosphere of the lot was the San Siro. 82,000 fans, including 13,000 "away" fans at one end. It was constant continual bedlam, topped off with Milan having a goal ruled out for offside (late flag too, delicious) and inter wrapping up 3-2 with a soft as butter injury time pen, for an icardi hat trick. Recommend!

[Hibeewilly]

I was in Darlington for the day yesterday, not attending football (watched the tele games though), just drinking and punting.
Whats Darlington like Hutchy ? A few of our family are thinking about taking in a meeting at Sedgefield Races and staying in Darlington overnight. I've never been there but with the train stopping there it seems a logical choice and get a taxi to the racecourse

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Whats Darlington like Hutchy ? A few of our family are thinking about taking in a meeting at Sedgefield Races and staying in Darlington overnight. I've never been there but with the train stopping there it seems a logical choice and get a taxi to the racecourse

We go down quite often, plenty decent wee pubs in the compact town centre, prices ranged from £4.20-£6.00 for a pint of Strongbow and a John Smiths/Newcy Brown. 2 or 3 "above standard" pubs closer to Edinburgh prices, I would recommend The Hole in the Wall. The Premier Inn is right in the centre of town and is usually quite cheap.

[Hibeewilly]

We go down quite often, plenty decent wee pubs in the compact town centre, prices ranged from £4.20-£6.00 for a pint of Strongbow and a John Smiths/Newcy Brown. 2 or 3 "above standard" pubs closer to Edinburgh prices, I would recommend The Hole in the Wall. The Premier Inn is right in the centre of town and is usually quite cheap.
Thanks pal....appreciated......

[Iggy Pope]

Blyth Spartans v Gateshead today. The big one ! :wink:

How did that one go then? An impressive win for Blyth Spartans as Gateshead were moving along well. Looks like they are recovering after Michael Nelson!

[stu in nottingham]

No game for me this weekend.

I almost headed to Bashford United as my nephew is going back to uni so was going to offer to take him.

He ended up going back down yesterday.

Will be heading to the new York City ground in Feb/March time to check that out. Got couple of games pencilled in to pick from. Looks on pictures like a 4 boxed stand with odd seats bit like Brentford.

My wife's sister lives at Eastwood (Eastwood Town) and they have a non league ground across the road. Plan on heading there to a game when we next go down. Looks good from the outside.

My Yorkie pal tells me the new ground is a bit isolated with nothing much there including pubs.

There are quite a few clubs near to Eastwood around the Notts-Derbys border. Kimberley, Ilkeston Town, Belper, Heanor and Long Eaton.

[SRHibs]

I live 2 mins from Gateshead's stadium and have been meaning to get myself along there for ages. Have, of course, been to see Newcastle, which is always a completely miserable affair!

[HH81]

My Yorkie pal tells me the new ground is a bit isolated with nothing much there including pubs.

There are quite a few clubs near to Eastwood around the Notts-Derbys border. Kimberley, Ilkeston Town, Belper, Heanor and Long Eaton.

Yes I think with Eastwood as the ground is near by it would mean I can walk there and have a beer 😁.

Think might be a retail park near by so the Mrs can have a walk round and I can nip to a game at York. Went to their old ground a few times, it was very good, liked the terrace behind the goals. Old fashioned ground and pretty close to the centre.

[LancashireHibby]

Yes I think with Eastwood as the ground is near by it would mean I can walk there and have a beer 😁.

Think might be a retail park near by so the Mrs can have a walk round and I can nip to a game at York. Went to their old ground a few times, it was very good, liked the terrace behind the goals. Old fashioned ground and pretty close to the centre.
I dare say you’ll have been to the site of York’s new ground before and not realised it as it has been built on top of the old rugby/athletics ground. Retail park and park & ride are next door.

[HH81]

I dare say you’ll have been to the site of York’s new ground before and not realised it as it has been built on top of the old rugby/athletics ground. Retail park and park & ride are next door.

Ah right didn't know it was built on the old site of the York Rl Ground. Went there a few times with the cougars.

[andrew70]

Hoping to go to Eashouses v Preston on Wed but car has been taken off the road. Failed MOT. Don’t have the cash required for job at the min.

Anyone else going? Either from Seafield or Fairmilehead

[hibbysam]

Hoping to go to Eashouses v Preston on Wed but car has been taken off the road. Failed MOT. Don’t have the cash required for job at the min.

Anyone else going? Either from Seafield or Fairmilehead

Unfortunately missing it due to work, but would’ve been heading from the pans anyway! Will be at the ‘Pit on Saturday for the visit of Hawick. Huge few weeks in the race for promotion.

East Lothian derby at Foresters on Saturday as Tranent take on Dunbar as well. Tranent trying to chase down Penicuik and high flying Lithgae. Incredible the leagues that EOS have put together this year, hopefully not long until there is a clear path from top to bottom of the pyramid instead of all this play off nonsense. Find teams’ proper place in the game rather than nothing clubs clinging onto their league status through proxy.

[Iggy Pope]

Spartans v The Strollers on Tuesday night at Ainslie Park. Had planned on a couple of pints in Clarks beforehand then jump on a bus up but they are closed a Tuesday currently so will need another plan.

Lincoln v Oxford next Saturday. The Mrs is from Lincolnshire and her dad is a Lincoln fan so I've sort of adopted them and keep and eye out for their results and the like. Both the bairns get Lincoln and Hibs strips every season so will be good to get the eldest to a game down there at last.

The Spartans programme for tonight with a nod to The Clash has caught interest....


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[HH81]

Huddersfield v Swansea 15.01.22 is only £5.00 per head if anyone is in the area and fancies a game to tick a ground off etc.

https://www.htafc.com/news/2022/january/join-us-for-just-5-against-swansea/

[G15 Hibs]

I went to the Barrow v Oldham game.

Finished 0-0, not a great game and swirling winds straight off the Irish Sea.

I went to Barrow to see them play Leyton Orient three or four years back. An unremittingly bleak place.

Yoker Athletic v Vale of Clyde for me on Saturday, in the West of Scotland Conference C.

[HH81]

I went to Barrow to see them play Leyton Orient three or four years back. An unremittingly bleak place.

Yoker Athletic v Vale of Clyde for me on Saturday, in the West of Scotland Conference C.

I have been to Barrow too.

What I have never got my head around is the football and rugby league grounds are about a mile apart and pretty similar in terms of appearance. I know there is history etc but seems a bit odd. Always felt should play at the same ground.

Also RL ground is closer to the town centre, which is very run down.

[Iggy Pope]

Huddersfield v Swansea 15.01.22 is only £5.00 per head if anyone is in the area and fancies a game to tick a ground off etc.

https://www.htafc.com/news/2022/january/join-us-for-just-5-against-swansea/

I did Huddersfield on Boxing Day v Blackpool. Great game and a tidy ground. Nice touch to keep their old turnstiles from Leeds Road.

[hughio]

Youngest son is Man U daft so going to see SJM do them in the Cup at Old Trafford next Monday 10

[Pretty Boy]

The Spartans programme for tonight with a nod to The Clash has caught interest....


https://i.ibb.co/S6sf1gz/C83-BA824-7027-49-DD-A8-B6-9-FADE06-F430-E.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Match was postponed. Frozen pitch.

Ended up sitting in the boozer instead....

[Billy Whizz]

Match was postponed. Frozen pitch.

Ended up sitting in the boozer instead....

It’s an Astro park, surprised it’s frozen

[Bristolhibby]

Toying with going to watch Bath rugby at the Recreation Ground on Sunday.

They are having a miserable winless season so far so not a major incentive. Plus had two weeks with no games due to COVID.

Got to win some time right?

J

[Wakeyhibee]

Spartans v The Strollers on Tuesday night at Ainslie Park. Had planned on a couple of pints in Clarks beforehand then jump on a bus up but they are closed a Tuesday currently so will need another plan.

Lincoln v Oxford next Saturday. The Mrs is from Lincolnshire and her dad is a Lincoln fan so I've sort of adopted them and keep and eye out for their results and the like. Both the bairns get Lincoln and Hibs strips every season so will be good to get the eldest to a game down there at last.

Got a mate down there, drinks in the Golden Eagle on the High St near Sincil Bank. Good pre match venue next time youre down. Big beer garden out back.

[Bishop Hibee]

Four of us, two born in Gateshead but have lived in Edinburgh for years, off to Gateshead v Chorley on Saturday. £15 a ticket. Heading to The Schooner pub nearby pre-match. Looks decent from their website.

[MKHIBEE]

Four of us, two born in Gateshead but have lived in Edinburgh for years, off to Gateshead v Chorley on Saturday. £15 a ticket. Heading to The Schooner pub nearby pre-match. Looks decent from their website.
Was in the Schooner about 5 years ago when up for a game, was decent and the food was good.

[MKHIBEE]

Got a mate down there, drinks in the Golden Eagle on the High St near Sincil Bank. Good pre match venue next time youre down. Big beer garden out back.

Theres plenty of pubs within walking distance of Sinclair Bank, assuming they have survived the pandemic, my one of choice would be the Shakespeare or the Anchor.

[MartinfaePorty]

Four of us, two born in Gateshead but have lived in Edinburgh for years, off to Gateshead v Chorley on Saturday. £15 a ticket. Heading to The Schooner pub nearby pre-match. Looks decent from their website.Looking forward to it [emoji16]

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[HH81]

Four of us, two born in Gateshead but have lived in Edinburgh for years, off to Gateshead v Chorley on Saturday. £15 a ticket. Heading to The Schooner pub nearby pre-match. Looks decent from their website.

I was at Halifax v Chorley a few years ago well supported are Chorley and should be a decent game.

[LancashireHibby]

Had a good day out at Lincoln earlier in the season watching Bolton. Had to sit in the home end but that’s another story! Loads of decent boozers dotted about.

[nonshinyfinish]

NY Knicks 110 Washington 109 (2019)

Good lord, the defending in the MLS must be awful.

[delbert]

Unfortunately missing it due to work, but would’ve been heading from the pans anyway! Will be at the ‘Pit on Saturday for the visit of Hawick. Huge few weeks in the race for promotion.

East Lothian derby at Foresters on Saturday as Tranent take on Dunbar as well. Tranent trying to chase down Penicuik and high flying Lithgae. Incredible the leagues that EOS have put together this year, hopefully not long until there is a clear path from top to bottom of the pyramid instead of all this play off nonsense. Find teams’ proper place in the game rather than nothing clubs clinging onto their league status through proxy.

Tranent v Dunbar now off, but two cracking EOS Premier games in Midlothian currently still on with Whitehill playing Penicuik at Rosewell and Newtongrange at home to Musselburgh, leaders Bonnyrigg also at home in the Lowland League.

[Chorley Hibee]

Off to Gateshead tomorrow to watch Chorley play there.

Both sides fighting for promotion to the National League.

[hibbysam]

Tranent v Dunbar now off, but two cracking EOS Premier games in Midlothian currently still on with Whitehill playing Penicuik at Rosewell and Newtongrange at home to Musselburgh, leaders Bonnyrigg also at home in the Lowland League.

Bonnyrigg game sold out - seriously impressive time and again! Would imagine Penicuik-Tranent will be similar next week.

Was impressed with whitehill at Dunbar last week, a horrible side to play against - similar to when they played at Tranent earlier in the season, Penicuik won’t have it easy.

Looking forward to Preston’s first competitive game since the 20th November as Hawick visit the Pennypit.

[Iggy Pope]

Spartans v The Strollers on Tuesday night at Ainslie Park. Had planned on a couple of pints in Clarks beforehand then jump on a bus up but they are closed a Tuesday currently so will need another plan.

Lincoln v Oxford next Saturday. The Mrs is from Lincolnshire and her dad is a Lincoln fan so I've sort of adopted them and keep and eye out for their results and the like. Both the bairns get Lincoln and Hibs strips every season so will be good to get the eldest to a game down there at last.

Good win for the Imps then?

[wookie70]

Great win for my most local team. Star beating Musselburgh AFC 2-0
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[andrew70]

Edinburgh United 1 Leith Athletic 1

Nice trip to Paties Road today. Game wasn’t the best and the result more suited Haddington.

Pies were delightful.

On to Edinburgh South v Heriot Watt on Wednesday, free entry.

[HH81]

Going to Halifax v Grimsby at the shay on Tuesday.

First time I have been down there since early 2020.

Next Saturday I am taking in Huddersfield v Swansea for £5.00.

[Lago]

Kirkcaldy and Dysart v St. Andrews East of Scotland league, Kirkcaldy ran out 3 - 1 in an entertaining game which was well attended being a Fife Derby.

[B.H.F.C]

Bonnyrigg game sold out - seriously impressive time and again!

Probably a good few hundred short of what would have been at the game were it not for the absolutely ludicrous restrictions as well.

Hopefully some money filters down from the support the football authorities were hoping to get.

[hibbysam]

Probably a good few hundred short of what would have been at the game were it not for the absolutely ludicrous restrictions as well.

Hopefully some money filters down from the support the football authorities were hoping to get.

Agreed. Slight advantage was seeing 130+ at the Preston-Hawick game today, around double the Panners average gate - mostly down to nobody having any football to go to. £8 for a ticket, pie and a ‘pint’ (can/bottle beer) is cracking value and an 8-0 win (biggest in their history I was told).

[allyh1bs]

Spent the afternoon enjoyably at Edinburgh Uni v East Stirlingshire at Peffermill. Surprisingly good standard from both teams, who tried to get the ball down and play football. Shire were too powerful all round and ran out well deserved 3-0 winners. Still pressing in the Uni half moments from time - both teams looked very fit. Caught up with some old colleagues, and watched the match in a relaxed fashion, as I didn’t care who won. Bit cold, but took my own Bovril!


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[Bishop Hibee]

Gateshead 0-1 Chorley. £15. Both teams in play off zone in front of 850 fans, 42 from Chorley. Standard I’d think is similar to Div 2 in Scotland. Not much to choose between the teams. Stadium similar to watching football at the old Meadowbank. The Heed Army sang right through the game.

The Schooner pub near the ground is excellent. Great range of beer and scran at good prices. Mince pie in the ground £3 and far superior to anything on offer at ER. Good day out and it’d be worth going back for the derby v Blyth Spartans.

A reminder I’m actually watching a good standard of player at ER.

[Crab apple]

Good day out in Carlisle yesterday to see Carlisle beat a Derek Adams managed Bradford. Decent turnout from the Bradford fans. Bradford passed the ball about well at the start but after losing the first goal they seemed to give up.

[Iggy Pope]

Gateshead 0-1 Chorley. £15. Both teams in play off zone in front of 850 fans, 42 from Chorley. Standard I’d think is similar to Div 2 in Scotland. Not much to choose between the teams. Stadium similar to watching football at the old Meadowbank. The Heed Army sang right through the game.

The Schooner pub near the ground is excellent. Great range of beer and scran at good prices. Mince pie in the ground £3 and far superior to anything on offer at ER. Good day out and it’d be worth going back for the derby v Blyth Spartans.

A reminder I’m actually watching a good standard of player at ER.

I’m keen to get down to a Blyth game, stadium looks great and fine colours. Gateshead looks a bit barren but I’ll need to get there too!

[Conj]

Good day out in Carlisle yesterday to see Carlisle beat a Derek Adams managed Bradford. Decent turnout from the Bradford fans. Bradford passed the ball about well at the start but after losing the first goal they seemed to give up.

I’m heading to Carlisle next Saturday for their game against Crawley, been to Carlisle a few times but never been to the stadium, looking forward to it.

[Bishop Hibee]

I’m keen to get down to a Blyth game, stadium looks great and fine colours. Gateshead looks a bit barren but I’ll need to get there too!

Stadium is 70’s brutalist architecture. If any less of the floodlight bulbs were working they’d have had to abandon the game. Fans were great though. A few disgruntled Mags who’ve given up swelling the crowd.

[HH81]

Gateshead 0-1 Chorley. £15. Both teams in play off zone in front of 850 fans, 42 from Chorley. Standard I’d think is similar to Div 2 in Scotland. Not much to choose between the teams. Stadium similar to watching football at the old Meadowbank. The Heed Army sang right through the game.

The Schooner pub near the ground is excellent. Great range of beer and scran at good prices. Mince pie in the ground £3 and far superior to anything on offer at ER. Good day out and it’d be worth going back for the derby v Blyth Spartans.

A reminder I’m actually watching a good standard of player at ER.

Suprised at 42, thought they would take couple 100.

Gateshead for a long time used go get under 500 so that's not actually a bad crowd for them.

[HH81]

Halifax 1 Grimsby 0.

Poor standard of football, had 0-0 written all over it until a penalty out of nothing.

Crowd 2900 ish.

[Iggy Pope]

Halifax 1 Grimsby 0.

Poor standard of football, had 0-0 written all over it until a penalty out of nothing.

Crowd 2900 ish.

Couple of good wins, think they can go up?

[HH81]

Couple of good wins, think they can go up?

If they can put a run together I think they can win it.

Got some good away games coming up which my mate asked if fancied Wrexham and Notts County.

What did suprise me was it was all ticket and Halifax were selling none on game day. Must have been room for 7000 more and fans locked out.

People were asking fans outside if had any spares. Crazy

[LancashireHibby]

If they can put a run together I think they can win it.

Got some good away games coming up which my mate asked if fancied Wrexham and Notts County.

What did suprise me was it was all ticket and Halifax were selling none on game day. Must have been room for 7000 more and fans locked out.

People were asking fans outside if had any spares. Crazy
Might have been no sales because Grimsby sold all theirs I guess? Looked a good following on a picture I saw on Twitter.

Presume the Wrexham game takes place after fans are allowed back at games in Wales?

[HH81]

Might have been no sales because Grimsby sold all theirs I guess? Looked a good following on a picture I saw on Twitter.

Presume the Wrexham game takes place after fans are allowed back at games in Wales?

The Wrexham game is in March so you would like to think there was a chance of that then.

I was hearing Grimsby were still selling ones left over on the day but Halifax took them off sale. Someone sent me this earlier -
https://twitter.com/Awaydays23/status/1481004661767380994?t=4xKtwdORa1NAZZH1846RXg&s=08

Great turn out from Grimsby. If someone can fix link 😁

Been doing some digging, I read was trouble at Wrexham home game and some fighting so police made it all ticket. Doesn't seem like was any restrictions on how they sold them.

[KdyHby]

Heading to St Andrews v Thornton Hibs match on Saturday

[Iggy Pope]

Heading to St Andrews v Thornton Hibs match on Saturday

Think I’ll go to Olivebank for Musselburgh Athletic v Whitehill but the above sounds good!

[Lago]

Heading to St Andrews v Thornton Hibs match on Saturday
Down to Den Field for Kirkcaldy & Dysart v Star Hearts, opportunity for Kirkcaldy to consolidate 4th place.

[andrew70]

Penicuik v Tranent this Saturday for me.

[KdyHby]

Down to Den Field for Kirkcaldy & Dysart v Star Hearts, opportunity for Kirkcaldy to consolidate 4th place.

Less than a 5 minute walk from my house, but wanting to visit a new ground. Hope K&D do well, one of my neighbours was one of their coaches.

[wookie70]

Taking images of The Pars v Hamilton on Saturday. Really enjoy a trip to East End Park and such a shame they look like they may drop a league

[linlithgowhibbie]

Dunbar Utd v Nitten tomorrow should be decent game

[HH81]

I'm at Huddersfield v Swansea today as its £5.00.

They charge £1.25 per ticket admin fee no matter how you receive the ticket.

Still at £6.25 decent value and hopefully a good game.

[hibby rae]

Anyone know of the chances of being able go get in to the Gala vs Bonnyrigg or Kelty vs Edinburgh City games?

Had a look online for avg. attendances etc. but not a lot of info to see if it's worth the journey

[Lendo]

I’m heading to Carlisle next Saturday for their game against Crawley, been to Carlisle a few times but never been to the stadium, looking forward to it.

A group of ten of us head down for hospitality every Christmas. It’s a great wee day out and decent value at £45.

[Billy Whizz]

Anyone know of the chances of being able go get in to the Gala vs Bonnyrigg or Kelty vs Edinburgh City games?

Had a look online for avg. attendances etc. but not a lot of info to see if it's worth the journey

If you download the Fanbase app, you can tickets for most lower league games inc Kelty v Edinburgh City

[hibby rae]

If you download the Fanbase app, you can tickets for most lower league games inc Kelty v Edinburgh City

Cheers!

[Lago]

Less than a 5 minute walk from my house, but wanting to visit a new ground. Hope K&D do well, one of my neighbours was one of their coaches.
I hope they do well, I have to my son in law is the manager 🙄

[Iggy Pope]

A group of ten of us head down for hospitality every Christmas. It’s a great wee day out and decent value at £45.

That sounds very decent. I’m looking for a day out with my old boys team mates and might look into that.

[Since90+2]

Spartans v Vale of Leithen the day for me. Vale have conceded something crazy like 130 league goals this season so there should be goals atleast.

[nairn hibee]

Nairn v. Brora for me ,can’t see us getting anything from brora

[Iggy Pope]

Blair Tolmie lining up for Whitehill. That seems like an eternity ago!

[Scorrie]

Ochilview for me, Stenhousemuir v Cowdenbeath

[wallpaperman]

Ochilview for me, Stenhousemuir v Cowdenbeath

I am here as well on the terracing! My daughter goes to Cowdenbeath goalie Cammy Gill’s goalkeeping academy, so we thought we would go along to watch for something different.

Cowden doing pretty well at 0-0.

[Since90+2]

Spartans thump Vale of Leithen 8-0 who have now conceded 135 league goals this season.

[HH81]

Huddersfield 1 Swansea 1.

Huddersfield very lucky to get a draw. I was on front row of Upper tier where players come out. Recommended.

One thing, they checked everyone's covid passes and I mean everyone.

[Iggy Pope]

Spartans thump Vale of Leithen 8-0 who have now conceded 135 league goals this season.

Not nice and a club that have a bit of history. Nice setting too, I remember a very young Steven Fletcher scoring a few down there in a friendly approx start of Mowbray era.

[Scorrie]

I am here as well on the terracing! My daughter goes to Cowdenbeath goalie Cammy Gill’s goalkeeping academy, so we thought we would go along to watch for something different.

Cowden doing pretty well at 0-0.

I was on the terracing as well! 2 nil Cowdenbeath. Played well but a coupon buster

[Billy Whizz]

I was on the terracing as well! 2 nil Cowdenbeath. Played well but a coupon buster

How did Kyle Miller play

[Since90+2]

Not nice and a club that have a bit of history. Nice setting too, I remember a very young Steven Fletcher scoring a few down there in a friendly approx start of Mowbray era.

It honestly could have been 12 or 13. Vale looked pub team standard.

[Scorrie]

How did Kyle Miller play

Not too bad Billy. Had a bit of composure on the ball but Cowdenbeath as a team were so much better than Stenny. They didn’t look like a bottom of the league side and their front 2 were a handful all afternoon

[Iggy Pope]

It honestly could have been 12 or 13. Vale looked pub team standard.

Sounds grim.

[Billy Whizz]

Not too bad Billy. Had a bit of composure on the ball but Cowdenbeath as a team were so much better than Stenny. They didn’t look like a bottom of the league side and their front 2 were a handful all afternoon

Thanks, he’s a family friend

[wallpaperman]

I was on the terracing as well! 2 nil Cowdenbeath. Played well but a coupon buster

Yeah, Cowdenbeath played very well, was really pleased for them, and their wee band of fans (which included us today) who are extremely good at swearing :greengrin

[berwickhibee]

Gala 0 bonnyrigg 3

Good following from the rose, Lee Currie still got a fantastic left peg.

Rose on top first half and deservedly 2-0 up.

Gala under Jimmy Scott came out the blocks second half and were denied a few times with good defending and goalkeeping, one effort looked like it had crossed the line but not given.

Bonnyrigg scored in the last minute to wrap up a great 3-0 win and stay clear at the top of the lowland, 2 more points than at the start of the day as rangers drew 2-2 at the braves.

Lentil soup for £1, the bargain of the season.

Ropey referee today also,thought he was very inconsistent.

[Since90+2]

Gala 0 bonnyrigg 3

Good following from the rose, Lee Currie still got a fantastic left peg.

Rose on top first half and deservedly 2-0 up.

Gala under Jimmy Scott came out the blocks second half and were denied a few times with good defending and goalkeeping, one effort looked like it had crossed the line but not given.

Bonnyrigg scored in the last minute to wrap up a great 3-0 win and stay clear at the top of the lowland, 2 more points than at the start of the day as rangers drew 2-2 at the braves.

Lentil soup for £1, the bargain of the season.

Ropey referee today also,thought he was very inconsistent.

Bonnyrigg look certain to win the Lowland League and will be favourites to be promoted to League 2. I wouldn't imagine Linlithgow Rose will be far behind them but there's already big clubs with big money (relative to their level) in Boness, East Kilbride, Spartans, Berwick Rangers and a few others in the Lowland.

It's definitely a league worth going along to watch a game in if you have a spare weekend. I was really impressed with Spartans today, they moved the ball really well (although the opposition were admittedly not up to much).

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

That sounds very decent. I’m looking for a day out with my old boys team mates and might look into that.

Carlisle is magic, step out the station onto the main street, give or take a 100yds or so.

[KdyHby]

St Andrews 0 Thornton Hibs 2, deserved win for Hibs, the St Andrews slope puts the old ER slope to shame, crowd 120, nice clubhouse

[andrew70]

Penicuik Athletic 0 Tranent Juniors 3

Tranent bossed this game from first to last.

Going to be an intriguing run in but Penicuik need to improve on that showing. Spoke to a Cuikie supporter who was honest in saying he thought they had over achieved this season.

Darren McCormack played centre half and never looked out of controll. Crazy considering he’s now managed by Calum Elliot.

Juniors were well worth their win. Will keep a close eye as season progresses.

On to Celtic Park, a return to ER and then the muirhouse pilton derby next Saturday.

All the best.

[Tarrahib]

We were at the Man City vs Chelsea game today,what an experience. Back on the bus 15 minutes after the game finished. Will be back to Easter Road on Thursday night.

[Scorrie]

Yeah, Cowdenbeath played very well, was really pleased for them, and their wee band of fans (which included us today) who are extremely good at swearing :greengrin

The ref got a torrent of good old fashioned abuse midway through the second half there from the Cowdenbeath fans. V funny!

[Scorrie]

Thanks, he’s a family friend

👍

[berwickhibee]

Bonnyrigg look certain to win the Lowland League and will be favourites to be promoted to League 2. I wouldn't imagine Linlithgow Rose will be far behind them but there's already big clubs with big money (relative to their level) in Boness, East Kilbride, Spartans, Berwick Rangers and a few others in the Lowland.

It's definitely a league worth going along to watch a game in if you have a spare weekend. I was really impressed with Spartans today, they moved the ball really well (although the opposition were admittedly not up to much).

And I don't think it will be long until the Ayrshire junior teams join up, lowland league will get tougher.

Bonnyrigg a streetwise team, play 3-5-2,don't give much away and big mcgachie up top is a handful.

A few older boys but Robbie horn has them drilled and a strong unit, all boys are in positions they thrive in, Bradley Barret has some engine on the left and Dean Brett does exactly the same on the right.

[hibbysam]

Another 1-0 win for Preston yesterday who go joint top of their conference with a magnitude of games in hand over their rivals. If they do get promoted and Tranent fail to go up then it’ll be some premier division next season with Haddington also in the driving seat in their league, and Dunbar, Musselburgh and Tranent all in the Premier division already.

[Scorrie]

Another 1-0 win for Preston yesterday who go joint top of their conference with a magnitude of games in hand over their rivals. If they do get promoted and Tranent fail to go up then it’ll be some premier division next season with Haddington also in the driving seat in their league, and Dunbar, Musselburgh and Tranent all in the Premier division already.

I think it will be tough for the East of Scotland Premier league winner to get promoted this season as it looks like they’ll be playing Auchinleck Talbot as West of Scotland league winners in the play off (if that is still the pyramid rule). Will be some game though either way

[hibbysam]

Bonnyrigg look certain to win the Lowland League and will be favourites to be promoted to League 2. I wouldn't imagine Linlithgow Rose will be far behind them but there's already big clubs with big money (relative to their level) in Boness, East Kilbride, Spartans, Berwick Rangers and a few others in the Lowland.

It's definitely a league worth going along to watch a game in if you have a spare weekend. I was really impressed with Spartans today, they moved the ball really well (although the opposition were admittedly not up to much).

Linlithgow need to get into the lowland league before worrying about league 2. Said it so many times now, the pyramid is in such a healthy place with number of teams involved but the structure needs sorted now. League winners shouldn’t be playing 3/4 play off ties to go up. It shouldn’t rely on if a team comes down to determine whether promotion takes place etc.

Unfortunately the clubs higher up the league chain won’t ever agree to it but for teams to find their place it shouldn’t take 20+ years to sort it all out.

[hibbysam]

I think it will be tough for the East of Scotland Premier league winner to get promoted this season as it looks like they’ll be playing Auchinleck Talbot as West of Scotland league winners in the play off (if that is still the pyramid rule). Will be some game though either way

Having watched Auchinleck at the Pennypit struggle massively against 10 men with their resident referee in charge, I’d say they’ll be more worried about Tranent/Linlithgow than the other way around. Will be a cracking game as you say though.

[Iggy Pope]

Carlisle is magic, step out the station onto the main street, give or take a 100yds or so.

I know it well. A lot of it is rough as ****! :greengrin

[Scorrie]

Having watched Auchinleck at the Pennypit struggle massively against 10 men with their resident referee in charge, I’d say they’ll be more worried about Tranent/Linlithgow than the other way around. Will be a cracking game as you say though.

Good point. Lithgae’s run of form has been unbelievable over the last few months.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I know it well. A lot of it is rough as ****! :greengrin

Indeed, great wee day out on the train though, pity The Border Rambler has lost the plot with it's prices, used to be interesting on a Fri/Sat night. Caledonian Hotel is a tad different from the Edinburgh one! 😀

[Iggy Pope]

Anyone heading anywhere interesting tomorrow? Stockport County and Edgley Park for me…

[MKHIBEE]

Anyone heading anywhere interesting tomorrow? Stockport County and Edgley Park for me…

Was there for a night game some years ago, it was a nightmare finding somewhere to park, took me an hour after the game to find my car.

[wallpaperman]

Anyone heading anywhere interesting tomorrow? Stockport County and Edgley Park for me…

Sadly no, was going to be going to Cowdenbeath v Forfar, but postponed due to COVID outbreak in Forfar squad. :rolleyes:

[Iggy Pope]

Was there for a night game some years ago, it was a nightmare finding somewhere to park, took me an hour after the game to find my car.

Aw ***** I’m taking the car!

[linlithgowhibbie]

Linlithgow Rose V Crossgates at Prestonfield. The Rose are flying this season.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Was at the edinburgh city game. Gary Caldwell and dick Campbell having a chin wag

[andrew70]

Unfortunately won’t make it due to a chest infection but game of the day is in East Lothian as Haddington take on Leith in their top of the table clash.

[JoeT]

Huge respect for Dick. All the best to him. Hibs class despite never working for us

[HH81]

Aw ***** I’m taking the car!

There is a car park quite near the ground at the top of the hill so I'd try there first. Pretty sure it's on left hand side. That's where we parked.

Decent ground is Stockport. Huge stand behind the goal and rest all a bit tiny compared.

Enjoy.

No game for me busy with family today.

[Iggy Pope]

There is a car park quite near the ground at the top of the hill so I'd try there first. Pretty sure it's on left hand side. That's where we parked.

Decent ground is Stockport. Huge stand behind the goal and rest all a bit tiny compared.

Enjoy.

No game for me busy with family today.

Nice old main stand.
https://i.ibb.co/pwwrbdc/6218587-A-19-F2-4-B2-F-A8-C1-BD9-E8-CCD9832.jpg (https://ibb.co/xLL8X6W)

[HH81]

Yes it's good. I think they had 10k other night will be a lot less today. Hope they lose though 😁.

[Iggy Pope]

Yes it's good. I think they had 10k other night will be a lot less today. Hope they lose though 😁.

0-0 HT Cheshunt have been pretty lively

[Tambo]

Just took a walk to St James park when I got off the station. Didn't see it all but very impressive.

[CropleyWasGod]

Craven Cottage on Saturday, Eunice permitting.

[HH81]

Just took a walk to St James park when I got off the station. Didn't see it all but very impressive.

I'm guessing you mean Newcastle and not Exeter 😁. I was there last summer for the rugby league, great stadium.

[HH81]

Craven Cottage on Saturday, Eunice permitting.

Know a few in the Huddersfield end. Been there once to watch Fulham v Newcastle. The end we were in was nuteral one with away fans to the left.

[CropleyWasGod]

Know a few in the Huddersfield end. Been there once to watch Fulham v Newcastle. The end we were in was nuteral one with away fans to the left.

Been in there. Nice wee quirk that seems to work well.

This time I'll be in the Johnny "Jambo" Haynes Stand.

[Iggy Pope]

Been in there. Nice wee quirk that seems to work well.

This time I'll be in the Johnny "Jambo" Haynes Stand.

Old wooden flip up seats like our old centre stand!

[HH81]

Been in there. Nice wee quirk that seems to work well.

This time I'll be in the Johnny "Jambo" Haynes Stand.

Think they are building a new stand at Fulham but unsure if it's open yet? Does anyone know?

[HH81]

I'm in Nottingham this weekend, really keen to check out forest ground but as usual they are away.

I'm actually down there again 2 weeks after and they are away again! Annoying.

Was also going to take in Eastwood Town but they are away in couple of weeks.

[CropleyWasGod]

Think they are building a new stand at Fulham but unsure if it's open yet? Does anyone know?

https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2021/september/September-Riverside-Update/

[Iggy Pope]

This is how the new stand development looked at the cup tie v Villa just before lockdown, Jan / Feb 2020. Great place to watch football. They were working it all around the preservation of the cottage.

https://i.ibb.co/pzkTDRr/9-FC8-EEE1-ABE1-41-BC-B302-37-A73879-C1-F3.jpg (https://ibb.co/bBGVh2R)

[wookie70]

East End Park on Friday for me. Always liked going there as a fan and hopefully a few goals down my end for the photos. always had a soft spot for the Jags too and would like them get up to the top league again. Yogi doing a decent job at the Pars so I'm going for a score draw.

[HH81]

https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2021/september/September-Riverside-Update/

Cheers. Looks a big stand.

[HH81]

This is how the new stand development looked at the cup tie v Villa just before lockdown, Jan / Feb 2020. Great place to watch football. They were working it all around the preservation of the cottage.

https://i.ibb.co/pzkTDRr/9-FC8-EEE1-ABE1-41-BC-B302-37-A73879-C1-F3.jpg (https://ibb.co/bBGVh2R)

Great photo 👏

[NYHibby]

Been in there. Nice wee quirk that seems to work well.

This time I'll be in the Johnny "Jambo" Haynes Stand.

Fulham is my current local team. I like the novelty of their old stand. Have tickets to see them play Blackburn and Mowbray at the beginning of March

[Iggy Pope]

Craven Cottage on Saturday, Eunice permitting.

2-0 ‘oodersfield so far, not quite as expected!

[CropleyWasGod]

2-0 ‘oodersfield so far, not quite as expected!

Nope. The locals are choking on their quinoa.

You're right about the stand. Real old school. Love it

[Iggy Pope]

Nice walk back to the boozer afterwards too. Very leafy.

[Iggy Pope]

Anyone heading anywhere interesting today?

[Billy Whizz]

Anyone heading anywhere interesting today?

I hoping to go to Dunfermline v Killie today, but been roped into something else now

[berwickhibee]

Spittal rovers v hawick colts

[Logie Green]

Blackburn United v Penicuik Athletic.

[wookie70]

Great win for the Rosey Posey tonight beating Cumbernauld 5-0 and moving one win away from the Title and into the play offs. 778 at the game tonight and really hope they can get up to the SPFL.
25623

[linlithgowhibbie]

Great win for the Rosey Posey tonight beating Cumbernauld 5-0 and moving one win away from the Title and into the play offs. 778 at the game tonight and really hope they can get up to the SPFL.

25623

Hey,

There is only one Rosey Posey and they are from Linlithgow!!!!!:aok:

[HH81]

Just sorted out tickets for Spurs stadium.

Went to the old ground so be nice to check out new one. Meant to be class.

[Lago]

Just sorted out tickets for Spurs stadium.

Went to the old ground so be nice to check out new one. Meant to be class.
Would love to do that, enjoy 👍

[Iggy Pope]

Ashington for me on Saturday v Newton Aycliffe. Home of Jackie Milburn and the Charltons. Did a bit of work down there a few years back and had hoped to get back for a game.

Non league day in the south on Saturday, think it’s catching up with a few clubs up here as well.

https://nonleagueday.co.uk


Anyone else taking anything in this weekend?

[HH81]

None this weekend.

Prior to the semi final on the Friday I'm going to...

Altrincham v Halifax

Then driving the m62 to the south leeds stadium for Hunslet v Cougars.

2 grounds in a few hours.

[Hibbyradge]

This week I've seen Bradford v Port Vale 1-2 and York City v Boston United 0-1.

[Logie Green]

Ashington for me on Saturday v Newton Aycliffe. Home of Jackie Milburn and the Charltons. Did a bit of work down there a few years back and had hoped to get back for a game.

Non league day in the south on Saturday, think it’s catching up with a few clubs up here as well.

https://nonleagueday.co.uk


Anyone else taking anything in this weekend?


Probably Edinburgh United v Penicuik Athletic at Paties Road on Saturday.

[HH81]

Ashington for me on Saturday v Newton Aycliffe. Home of Jackie Milburn and the Charltons. Did a bit of work down there a few years back and had hoped to get back for a game.

Non league day in the south on Saturday, think it’s catching up with a few clubs up here as well.

https://nonleagueday.co.uk


Anyone else taking anything in this weekend?

Loads of non league teams down here where I am, when you next down this way?

[Iggy Pope]

Loads of non league teams down here where I am, when you next down this way?

Don’t know now my friend but I’ll get in touch if I do. I love the non-league stuff and the way these clubs operate.
2-1 to Newton Aycliffe in a lively tussle today....!

[HH81]

Looking forward to my 3 games in 24 hours this weekend.

Altrincham v Halifax 3pm Friday
Hunslet v Cougars 7.30pm
Hibs v Hearts 12.15pm Saturday

[Iggy Pope]

Looking forward to my 3 games in 24 hours this weekend.

Altrincham v Halifax 3pm Friday
Hunslet v Cougars 7.30pm
Hibs v Hearts 12.15pm Saturday

Hunslet. That’s somewhere about Leeds right? I did a wee job down there years back. Pretty much a fortified shopping centre…
You heading up early on Saturday then ?

[Lancs Harp]

Ive just moved to Chesterfield. The Spireites are away over the weekend so a visit to watch my new local team will have to wait. On Saturday i. Going to watch nearby Matlock Town in the Northern Premier League (tier 8 in England) tgey are playing Nantwich and are currently riding high in 3rd spot.
Matlock are away to nearby league leaders Buxton on Easter Monday which would probably be a better option but Ive got something else on the go that day.

[Iggy Pope]

Ive just moved to Chesterfield. The Spireites are away over the weekend so a visit to watch my new local team will have to wait. On Saturday i. Going to watch nearby Matlock Town in the Northern Premier League (tier 8 in England) tgey are playing Nantwich and are currently riding high in 3rd spot.
Matlock are away to nearby league leaders Buxton on Easter Monday which would probably be a better option but Ive got something else on the go that day.

That spire is something else. Apparently turned its head as a Sheffield bride had dared to wear a white dress!

https://i.ibb.co/BNpZQvr/01-CA7-C2-A-6-C8-B-4474-BB90-E0-A5-F9029-B55.jpg (https://ibb.co/jRNMQqW)

[Lancs Harp]

That spire is something else. Apparently turned its head as a Sheffield bride had dared to wear a white dress!

https://i.ibb.co/BNpZQvr/01-CA7-C2-A-6-C8-B-4474-BB90-E0-A5-F9029-B55.jpg (https://ibb.co/jRNMQqW)

Showing Pisa how to make truly wonky buildings. It brings a smile to my face everytime I see it :)

[Pretty Boy]

Was at a Northern League Division 2 game a few weeks back. Heaton Stannington v Billingham Synthonia.

Quality was pretty grim, one standout player for the hosts who had clearly played at a higher level, albeit time and what I assume was more than a few pints of lager had caught up with him. Decent set up though and a healthy crowd of over 500. There's a lot to be said for being able to stand and have a couple of beers whilst watching the game. Not far from the centre of Newcastle, Metro station nearby or under a tenner in an Uber. Will likely take in another game sometime down the line.

Spartans v Bonnyrigg Rose for me tonight. Semi final so should be pretty tasty.

[Iggy Pope]

Was at a Northern League Division 2 game a few weeks back. Heaton Stannington v Billingham Synthonia.

Quality was pretty grim, one standout player for the hosts who had clearly played at a higher level, albeit time and what I assume was more than a few pints of lager had caught up with him. Decent set up though and a healthy crowd of over 500. There's a lot to be said for being able to stand and have a couple of beers whilst watching the game. Not far from the centre of Newcastle, Metro station nearby or under a tenner in an Uber. Will likely take in another game sometime down the line.

Spartans v Bonnyrigg Rose for me tonight. Semi final so should be pretty tasty.

The EBAC league has a lot of good set ups and worth a day out.

[HH81]

Hunslet. That’s somewhere about Leeds right? I did a wee job down there years back. Pretty much a fortified shopping centre…
You heading up early on Saturday then ?

Yes play at a ground called South Leeds stadium. It's a one stand ground, two tier. Pretty big. From top tier can see whole of Leeds.

Yes early Saturday morning. Trains are a joke, replacement bus so just driving up.

[Lago]

May take a wee run across to watch Leith Athletic v Kirkcaldy and Dysart under the lights on Friday night. 1st v 3rd in EoS league conference A.

[Pretty Boy]

Decent game at Ainslie Park last night. Bonnyrigg running out 4-1 winners.

They scored very early down to a goalkeeping error, they could have added another couple quickly but the keeper redeemed himself with 2 very good saves. Rest of the 1st half was pretty even then they scored again just before HT, very good move coupled with awful defending. Spartans had 2 glorious chances at the start of the 2nd half. A miscontrol by the keeper presented a chance that was easier to score than miss but somehow the ball ended up scuffed right into the keepers hands. Couple of minutes later a 1v1 saw the keeper commit and with the whole goal to aim at the Spartans striker somehow managed to find the post. Rose got a 3rd from another cross into the box. The 4th was a great strike, cut back from a corner and drilled right into the bottom corner from 20 yards or so. Spartans scored a late consolation then actually had another 2 or 3 half chances in injury time but Rose were well worthy winners.

Considering both teams were missing regular starters it was a decent game and a good advert for the Lowland Legaue.

[drummondst34]

I shall be at the Buxton v Matlock game on Easter Monday , getting the train from Leamington .
Hopefully Buxton can clinch the title of the NPL , and then be in the Conference North too.

Wednesday May 4th , at Aston Villa , for the Birmingham Senior Cup final, Leamington v Stourbridge

GGTTH
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[Iggy Pope]

I shall be at the Buxton v Matlock game on Easter Monday , getting the train from Leamington .
Hopefully Buxton can clinch the title of the NPL , and then be in the Conference North too.

Wednesday May 4th , at Aston Villa , for the Birmingham Senior Cup final, Leamington v Stourbridge

GGTTH
:flag:
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Do you have anything to do with Leamington Hibs?

[drummondst34]

Sorry , no , but I did know the very nice couple who set up the club and ran it for a very many years.

Drummond St 34

[Iggy Pope]

Sorry , no , but I did know the very nice couple who set up the club and ran it for a very many years.

Drummond St 34

Didn’t one of them pass away recently? Love their crest picked up a pin badge years back. Seem like a good community club.

[Iggy Pope]

Sorry , no , but I did know the very nice couple who set up the club and ran it for a very many years.

Drummond St 34

PS
I went to school in Drummond Street presumably you’re from there?

[HH81]

Monday thinking liversedge v Brighouse town.

My mate used to play for liversedge when used to get under 100 and I went a few times. Now around 1000 expected for this. Brighouse used to be a pub team back in the day.

Reckon if Hibs get a result I'll go.

[Just_Jimmy]

Looking forward to my 3 games in 24 hours this weekend.

Altrincham v Halifax 3pm Friday
Hunslet v Cougars 7.30pm
Hibs v Hearts 12.15pm SaturdayI'm just round the corner from Alty. I won't be there on Friday but cracking wee club.

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[HH81]

I'm just round the corner from Alty. I won't be there on Friday but cracking wee club.

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I'm heading to a chippy across the road so hoping that is good too. Shame you're not about I could have bought you a chip butty or barm what ever they call it round there 😁.

In the away end with my mate so guess we're behind the goal.

[HH81]

I'm just round the corner from Alty. I won't be there on Friday but cracking wee club.

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Just arrived in Leeds for game 2.

Enjoyed Altrincham. Nice set up I though. Ground decent too and I was impressed with the amount of home fans.

Think there was around 800 from Halifax.

[drummondst34]

I have not lived there , but Costorphine. However my grandad , an ex director of Hibs , when Sir Jock Bruce was chairman, my great aunt & his dad & grandfather lived there ,
for over 90 years in the same house , & before that , the family only moved from Market St.
Thanks for asking .

GGTTH
Drummond St 34

[Iggy Pope]

^^ :aok:

[HH81]

Looking forward to my 3 games in 24 hours this weekend.

Altrincham v Halifax 3pm Friday
Hunslet v Cougars 7.30pm
Hibs v Hearts 12.15pm Saturday

Two down one to go.

If tomorrow is as good as the last 5 secs ending in Leeds we're in for an unforgettable day tomorrow.

Wow wow wow. Scoring in the last min to win is always the best.

[Just_Jimmy]

Just arrived in Leeds for game 2.

Enjoyed Altrincham. Nice set up I though. Ground decent too and I was impressed with the amount of home fans.

Think there was around 800 from Halifax.Glad you enjoyed it. Pity I couldn't have stood you a beer. I'm night shift this weekend so not really feeling being awake at noon.

If you're ever around this way again let me know. I love ground hoping and Manchester and the North West has loads of really good grounds.

Alty are well backed, especially when the bigger clubs don't play or are away. As are Stockport in the same circumstances.

I bet your chippy wasn't anywhere near scottish standards though?

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[MKHIBEE]

Going to Firhill if the game today doesn’t go to extra time. My brother is a Jags fan and he’s going to Hampden with me

[HH81]

Glad you enjoyed it. Pity I couldn't have stood you a beer. I'm night shift this weekend so not really feeling being awake at noon.

If you're ever around this way again let me know. I love ground hoping and Manchester and the North West has loads of really good grounds.

Alty are well backed, especially when the bigger clubs don't play or are away. As are Stockport in the same circumstances.

I bet your chippy wasn't anywhere near scottish standards though?

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Think I may do Stockport v Halifax at end of season but in away end. Done Stockport before though.

Only live over the hill in Yorkshire so will be over at some point.

Chippy was really good but not quite up to Yorkshire standard. I'd say that's best had even better than Scottish standards.

[KdyHby]

Matches today

Dalkeith v Craigroyston
Easthouses v Stirling Uni
Armadale v Dunipace

[KdyHby]

Matches Friday

Whitehill Welfare v Broxburn Athletic
Pumpherston v Livi United
Linlithgow Rose v Kirkcaldy & Dysart
Luncarty v Burntisland Shipyard

[HH81]

Next weekend visiting :-

Spurs ground on Saturday for the RL final
Wembley on Sunday for championship play off final

The following Sunday if Halifax town get to the play off final I'll be ticking West ham off. I did go to their old ground just not the new one yet.

Funny enough the old west ham game I went to finish 5-3 I think. Fletcher was playing for Burnley and scored.

[linlithgowhibbie]

Was at Ochilview last saturday for the Sygenta FC game, hot dog and coffee £4.50 but entry was free as was mascots grandad!:thumbsup:

[Bristolhibby]

Going to the rugby on Saturday. Bath v London Irish.

Bath are having a miserable season. I’m looking forward to sinking a few ciders in the sun, more than the actual game if I’m being honest.

J

[linlithgowhibbie]

Just back from Linlithgow Rose vs Kirkcaldy/Dysart, £6 to get in, £2.50 for a mince pie AND a bovril and a 4-0 win for the Rose,:top marks

[KdyHby]

Tomorrow

Glenrothes v Easthouses
Lochgelly v Stirling Uni
Kennoway v Leith Athletic
Edinburgh College v Fauldhouse
Oakley Utd v Heriot Watt
Kinnoull v Edinburgh South
Bathgate v Syngenta

[Logie Green]

Just back from the fantastically named Humbug Park watching Crossgates Primrose playing Penicuik Athletic in a League Cup tie.

£6 to get in, Crossgates were 2 up at half time, Penicuik scored 3 goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half, Crossgates equalised with a great free kick a few minutes from the end then won it 2 minutes from the end of extra time.

Good entertainment, both teams went forward for the full match and we had the bonus of watching one of the linesman struggling to get back up after tying his laces only to fall on his arse.

Proper football helped by about 20 ‘ultras’ whose average age was probably about 12 making a decent racket.

[HH81]

I tried to get tickets for York v Boston today but it sold out in an hour. Shame as fancied a first visit there. Been to thier old ground near the centre before used to like it.

Hope York win though as will pay them a visit next season in the national league.

[Pretty Boy]

I tried to get tickets for York v Boston today but it sold out in an hour. Shame as fancied a first visit there. Been to thier old ground near the centre before used to like it.

Hope York win though as will pay them a visit next season in the national league.

I didn't realise York had moved from Botham Crescent. Used to enjoy a trip there.

New stadium looks a nice set up but seems to be in the middle of nowhere.

[HH81]

I didn't realise York had moved from Botham Crescent. Used to enjoy a trip there.

New stadium looks a nice set up but seems to be in the middle of nowhere.

I have actually been to the site before as there used to be a RL ground there (Lanchashire Hibs reckons it's same site).

From memory it was about 2 junctions further on A64.

I'd guess a couple of miles from the centre if so. For anyone reading this thread York is well worth a visit, great place.

Looking to get over to Scarborough too at some point. Really liked their old ground and was a shame what happened to them.

I believe both seating stands were transported to Fev RL ground.

[HH81]

This weekend I went to a few different sporting venues. Not all football though.

Friday- Oval cricket ground 20/20 cricket game, really nice but had without doubt one of the worst pints of beer ever.

Saturday - Lords cricket ground. No game but I blagged my way in through security who showed us around. Spot on.

- Tottenham Stadium. WOW. What a ground top 3 defo. Ended up in expensive seats but wow it was amazing. Half way line and very posh inside. Padded seats etc. £70.00 class afternoon. Only downside and it's small annoyance is transport links back to central London is slow. Rugby league final.

Sunday- Wembley play off final. Been to Wembley a few times but completed every side by going behind the east side goal.

Rough, glad I booked today off work. Ha

[Pagan Hibernia]

This weekend I went to a few different sporting venues. Not all football though.

Friday- Oval cricket ground 20/20 cricket game, really nice but had without doubt one of the worst pints of beer ever.

Saturday - Lords cricket ground. No game but I blagged my way in through security who showed us around. Spot on.

- Tottenham Stadium. WOW. What a ground top 3 defo. Ended up in expensive seats but wow it was amazing. Half way line and very posh inside. Padded seats etc. £70.00 class afternoon. Only downside and it's small annoyance is transport links back to central London is slow. Rugby league final.

Sunday- Wembley play off final. Been to Wembley a few times but completed every side by going behind the east side goal.

Rough, glad I booked today off work. Ha

im not a cricket fan but a couple of years ago I got dragged by a family friend to Kent CC in Canterbury for a match.

have to say it was a fabulous day. Lovely ground, lovely atmosphere, great beer.

what’s Wembley actually like? I can’t see myself ever being in it.

[Chorley Hibee]

I have actually been to the site before as there used to be a RL ground there (Lanchashire Hibs reckons it's same site).

From memory it was about 2 junctions further on A64.

I'd guess a couple of miles from the centre if so. For anyone reading this thread York is well worth a visit, great place.

Looking to get over to Scarborough too at some point. Really liked their old ground and was a shame what happened to them.

I believe both seating stands were transported to Fev RL ground.

Scarborough just promoted to National League North, looking to get down there to watch Chorley this coming season.

I was at the new York stadium a few weeks ago for the play-off with Chorley. Nice stadium, but a bit soulless too, like so many of these out of town stadiums now unfortunately.

[HH81]

im not a cricket fan but a couple of years ago I got dragged by a family friend to Kent CC in Canterbury for a match.

have to say it was a fabulous day. Lovely ground, lovely atmosphere, great beer.

what’s Wembley actually like? I can’t see myself ever being in it.

Wembley is very good. Well set up to get to and once inside it's huge.

I actually really like it for watching sport. Head down to a game. Wasn't sold out in the Huddersfield end yesterday so was easy to get a ticket.

Plenty of money needed in London though.

[poulton hibs]

Wembley is really good for watching football. I had the good fortune to have a son who worked for the FA so I got free tickets for a few years to te FA cup semis and Final and England games. Also got tickets to 3 Euro games last summer including Scotland\England. Went to a couple of NFL games a couple of years ago too. Unfortunately he has now left the FA.

[HH81]

https://twitter.com/HH0762/status/1531257034376617985?t=ppmkoZXDK6sv319o_0r7_w&s=19

Put a few pics of the grounds on twitter above.

[linlithgowhibbie]

Nothing too glamerous for me, went to the Falkirk stadium to watch a possible league winning performance from Syngenta amateurs vs Pumpherston. 7-0 for Syngenta but WHitburn won their match 12-0 to take the title on goal difference.

Got to give the stadium announcer and game organisers great credit, free flags for the kids, free entry for everyone, music blaring after every goal, scorers names read out, just a good family type atmosphere for the approx 300 folk there.

Oh and 2 sendings off and 7 bookings!

[LancashireHibby]

I have actually been to the site before as there used to be a RL ground there (Lanchashire Hibs reckons it's same site).

From memory it was about 2 junctions further on A64.

I'd guess a couple of miles from the centre if so. For anyone reading this thread York is well worth a visit, great place.

Looking to get over to Scarborough too at some point. Really liked their old ground and was a shame what happened to them.

I believe both seating stands were transported to Fev RL ground.
Yes definitely the same site at York, though completely unrecognisable now. I quite liked it when I went there in February watching Leigh. First time I've had a post-match pint in a mini golf centre (actually built in to the interior of the stands) but they had different beers between the ground floor and first floor which was a nice quirk.

Scarborough's new gaff wasn't up to much when I went a couple of years ago but they've built a new touchline stands since then. I was actually supposed to go to what turned out to be the last ever game at the McCain Stadium (Scarboroough Mk I v Leigh RMI) but my car broke down near Leeds and we ended up spending the afternoon watching Sky Sports News in the pub!


This weekend I went to a few different sporting venues. Not all football though.

Friday- Oval cricket ground 20/20 cricket game, really nice but had without doubt one of the worst pints of beer ever.

Saturday - Lords cricket ground. No game but I blagged my way in through security who showed us around. Spot on.

- Tottenham Stadium. WOW. What a ground top 3 defo. Ended up in expensive seats but wow it was amazing. Half way line and very posh inside. Padded seats etc. £70.00 class afternoon. Only downside and it's small annoyance is transport links back to central London is slow. Rugby league final.

Sunday- Wembley play off final. Been to Wembley a few times but completed every side by going behind the east side goal.

Rough, glad I booked today off work. Ha
Didn't do your research, did you? :wink:

We didn't exactly rush straight off after the Wigan-Huddersfield game; left the ground at probably dead on 5 and we were back in the Euston Flyer for 5.45 so not bad at all (we went to Northumberland Park station and got a train to Tottenham Hale so that we were already on the Victoria line before it reached Seven Sisters where we assumed everyone would be queuing)

[HH81]

No we did White Hart Lane overground straight to Liverpool Street (I think) then straight tube back to hotel.

Quickest route for us in terms of changes. Issue was queue into the station. They should stick more trains on at 5pm on a matchday.

[LancashireHibby]

No we did White Hart Lane overground straight to Liverpool Street (I think) then straight tube back to hotel.

Quickest route for us in terms of changes. Issue was queue into the station. They should stick more trains on at 5pm on a matchday.
Overground is usually like that. Northumberland Park had trains literally every couple of minutes (think they went to Liverpool Street as well as it happens, but because it doesn’t show up on Google Maps people didn’t know to use it)

[HH81]

Overground is usually like that. Northumberland Park had trains literally every couple of minutes (think they went to Liverpool Street as well as it happens, but because it doesn’t show up on Google Maps people didn’t know to use it)

I was with a lad who tries to walk the least amount of distance so was no way he was walking 13 minutes 😁

[HH81]

I went to Eastwood Town on Saturday.

Pre-season friendly.

Nice little ground outside of Nottingham.

I was impressed with thier keeper. Looked about 20. Impressed me almost as much as that Huddersfield keeper v our B team prior to covid.

I reckon he should be at a way higher level the eastwood keeper.

Game finished 4-2. Excellent value for 5.00.

[St Pauli Hibee]

Heading over to Dublin on Saturday for the GAA Semi Final between Derry & Galway (Granted its not football)

Then headed back again on the 22nd for Shamrock Rovers v Drogheda

[Frogga]

I was at Livi v Morton the other day. Livi conceded 3 of the worst goals I've ever seen in my life. First one their CB passed into his own net, second one Stryek was took an age to clear and was charged down and the third Stryjek passed it straight to one of their attacking players. Livi looked pretty blunt.

[Pretty Boy]

Edinburgh City v Arbroath at Meadowbank on the 16th July then Broomhill v Spartans on the 23rd at Broadwood are my next 2 non Hibs trips.

[wookie70]

My first visit to Brechin for their friendly with Aberdeen tonight. Looking forward to pointing the lens at some football again

[Pretty Boy]

My first visit to Brechin for their friendly with Aberdeen tonight. Looking forward to pointing the lens at some football again

Glebe Park is a cracking wee ground. Enjoy.

[JimBHibees]

Edinburgh City v Arbroath at Meadowbank on the 16th July then Broomhill v Spartans on the 23rd at Broadwood are my next 2 non Hibs trips.

Is Meadowbank open again? Didn't realise that.

[Pretty Boy]

Is Meadowbank open again? Didn't realise that.

opens this month I believe.

[JimBHibees]

opens this month I believe.

Ok cheers is it an all weather pitch or grass? Assume Hibs ladies will play there now.

[Pretty Boy]

Ok cheers is it an all weather pitch or grass? Assume Hibs ladies will play there now.

All weather. Looks a nice wee set up.

Fingers crossed Hibs move there. I've taken my daughter to a couple of games at Livi and she loves it, probably more than the men's games, because the players come and chat to the fans for ages, pose for pictures etc. I'd take her to a lot more games if they were local.

[Wakeyhibee]

Peterhead v Aberdeen on Sunday. Working up here Inc some weekends so taking in a couple of local games

[Scorrie]

Up north this weekend so will take in some shinty at Kingussie or Newtonmore. Mental game but great to watch live

[Lancs Harp]

Back into football mode in the coming week (as if i was ever out of it!!).
Travelling up for the Clyde game on saturday and then taking in Matlock Town entertaining league two mansfield Town on tuesday evening. Towards the end of the month Chesterfield are hosting a friendly between Marseille and Real Betis, well it would be rude not to go.

[wookie70]

Glebe Park is a cracking wee ground. Enjoy.

Great wee setup at Glebe Park. Really enjoyed my visit. Not much of a warm up for the Dons as they won without getting out of first gear. Lovely night for a game of football

[HH81]

St James Park this weekend. Rugby league.

Six matches but doubt I will see them all.

Then two nights out in Newcastle.

Expect to be ill on Monday.

[LancashireHibby]

Back into football mode in the coming week (as if i was ever out of it!!).
Travelling up for the Clyde game on saturday and then taking in Matlock Town entertaining league two mansfield Town on tuesday evening. Towards the end of the month Chesterfield are hosting a friendly between Marseille and Real Betis, well it would be rude not to go.
Pies are outstanding at Matlock. If it's a clear night then it's one of the most scenic grounds around.

[wallpaperman]

Heading along to Meadowbank today to see the game against Arbroath out of curiosity about the new ground. I have absolutely zero affinity with Edinburgh City or whatever they are called, hope Jack Brydon and Liam are playing though.

The stand looks like it has just 3 (yes 3!) rows stretching the length of the pitch. Considering there is a running track and I believe a long jump pit between the stand and pitch I am expecting the viewing to be awful, but we shall see.

[Pagan Hibernia]

St James Park this weekend. Rugby league.

Six matches but doubt I will see them all.

Then two nights out in Newcastle.

Expect to be ill on Monday.

fantastic city for a night out. I’m envious

[Lendo]

Heading along to Meadowbank today to see the game against Arbroath out of curiosity about the new ground. I have absolutely zero affinity with Edinburgh City or whatever they are called, hope Jack Brydon and Liam are playing though.

The stand looks like it has just 3 (yes 3!) rows stretching the length of the pitch. Considering there is a running track and I believe a long jump pit between the stand and pitch I am expecting the viewing to be awful, but we shall see.

Have you got a ticket? Just seem on their twitter that it’s a sell-out.

[Crab apple]

Stenhousemuir v Fraserburgh for me today.

[wallpaperman]

Have you got a ticket? Just seem on their twitter that it’s a sell-out.

Yeah, got them earlier in the week. It only just sold out yesterday, which bearing in mind the capacity of 499 and that there will be some Arbroath fans, it’s not caught the imagination of locals to much extent.

[Pretty Boy]

Edinburgh v Arbroath today.

Decent enough game, comfortable win for Arbroath in the end who played some good stuff.

New Meadowbank is simply not a football stadium as it stands and not even passable even with football being a secondary consideration. A leisure centre with a few seats tacked on. They need to get another stand or terracing built asap.

[LancashireHibby]

Edinburgh v Arbroath today.

Decent enough game, comfortable win for Arbroath in the end who played some good stuff.

New Meadowbank is simply not a football stadium as it stands and not even passable even with football being a secondary consideration. A leisure centre with a few seats tacked on. They need to get another stand or terracing built asap.
Think a terrace on the far side is the plan - and indeed has to be to meet SPFL minimum standards - but in reality it’s just not happening, is it?

[wallpaperman]

Edinburgh v Arbroath today.

Decent enough game, comfortable win for Arbroath in the end who played some good stuff.

New Meadowbank is simply not a football stadium as it stands and not even passable even with football being a secondary consideration. A leisure centre with a few seats tacked on. They need to get another stand or terracing built asap.

We got there early and got in the back row (of 3 rows!), the view wasn’t as bad as I feared, but it’s really not great for football. On a beautiful day it felt pleasant enough for the novelty factor.

Arbroath were very impressive when they got going, which coincided with Nicky Low coming on in the first half, a very good player at that level, absolutely owned the midfield.

One thing that must be alarming for the home team’s officials is that I estimate that Arbroath must have made up about two thirds of the crowd, which for their first game when tickets were on sale and available to anyone for a good number of days doesn’t bode well.

[Pretty Boy]

We got there early and got in the back row (of 3 rows!), the view wasn’t as bad as I feared, but it’s really not great for football. On a beautiful day it felt pleasant enough for the novelty factor.

Arbroath were very impressive when they got going, which coincided with Nicky Low coming on in the first half, a very good player at that level, absolutely owned the midfield.

One thing that must be alarming for the home team’s officials is that I estimate that Arbroath must have made up about two thirds of the crowd, which for their first game when tickets were on sale and available to anyone for a good number of days doesn’t bode well.

We were in the 2nd row but swapped with a couple of kids who couldn't see over the barrier from the front row. I see it's been confirmed on Twitter the barrier is going to be lowered.

It's just going to be impossible to get any atmosphere at all going there. I wonder if they could even get some temporary fencing behind one of the goals and create a standing area in the high jump area. Edinburgh Rugby used to have pitch side standing when they were at Murrayfield and it was pretty decent.

[wallpaperman]

We were in the 2nd row but swapped with a couple of kids who couldn't see over the barrier from the front row. I see it's been confirmed on Twitter the barrier is going to be lowered.

It's just going to be impossible to get any atmosphere at all going there. I wonder if they could even get some temporary fencing behind one of the goals and create a standing area in the high jump area. Edinburgh Rugby used to have pitch side standing when they were at Murrayfield and it was pretty decent.

The chairman’s notes in the programme said there will be a standing area in place by the first home league game with Dunfermline on 6 August. I admire his confidence, a rudimentary structure might be possible in that time, but I doubt it will offer great viewing either.

I agree, it will be difficult to ever generate any atmosphere in the place.

[Wakeyhibee]

Cove v Livi today. First ever visit, I don't like plastic pitches but it didn't spoil the football. £10 was a great price considering it was v a Prem club. Balmoral pies were decent and a decent view gained from the stand. There's 3 tiny shelters opposite but everything else is standing round a flat perimeter.

Cove played some good stuff similar style to Arbroath whom I saw earlier this week. They really should have got a point today after Goncalves stupid sending off for violent conduct off the ball.

Omeonga played a sweet ball through for a well taken winner.

Stranraer, Peterhead, Arbroath & now Cove done 15 goals and 3 good games (Peterhead's was a bit dull) is not a bad haul.

[Pretty Boy]

Broomhills v Spartans at Broadwood tomorrow for me.

Looks like it will be a decent crowd no doubt boosted by the Open Goal effect.

[flash]

Broomhills v Spartans at Broadwood tomorrow for me.

Looks like it will be a decent crowd no doubt boosted by the Open Goal effect.

Was thinking of popping down to Tranent V East Kilbride.

That likely to be a decent match?

[Pretty Boy]

Was thinking of popping down to Tranent V East Kilbride.

That likely to be a decent match?

East Kilbride are a decent side. Probably not the side they were 2 or 3 seasons ago but they won the League Cup last year and finished 4th in the league. Not seen much of Tranent but they won a decent East of Scotland league to get promoted last year so should slot in fairly well.

Reckon it will be a decent crowd with it being the 1st game of the season so well worth a look.

[wookie70]

Down at Christie Gillies park to see the Strollers and also take a look at Connor Young playing for the Thes

[wookie70]

Enjoyed my trip to the Strollers and any day that ends in The Rangers getting beat is a good one. The announcer blasting out get in there on the final whistle was a highlight

[Crab apple]

Arbroath v Airdrie for me today. Winner takes all game. And a nice fish supper after.

[Pretty Boy]

Train to Croy for the Spartans game absolutely rammed with Celtic and Rangers fans heading through for their friendlies. Could be fun.

[Lago]

Whitehills Park for Lochmaben v Kirkcaldy & Dysart friendly, managed to get a seat on the Kirkcaldy team bus so looking forward to a good day out 👍