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Sunday 31 January - Latest Images: WebEd - Hopping Hell! Sadly no game and no photos this weekend! My chosen match at Corby is called off just five minutes before the 2pm kick-off and my back up game goes the same way an hour later...Ramblings report to follow shortly! Sunday 31 January - TT No.149: Chris Freer - 'I’ve seen a bit of debate on forums about the various criteria hoppers use to determine a new ‘tick’ on the list...'. With fixtures falling foul of the bad weather in and around Edingburgh, our roving reporter makes the late decision to watch the East of Scotland League Premier Division fixture at Civil Service Strollers (v Spartans)...but there is a real groundhopping dilemna here... read his superb report to find out more...it's another classy write up! Sunday 31 January - TT No.148: Justin Holmes - 'The ground is perfectly adequate, although it would benefit from some tidying up. Plus points for having some character though'. For the third week in a row Justin misses out on his first choice game and sees loads of goals. Read his report from a visit to Ramsgate (v Sittingbourne) in a Ryman League Division 1 South fixture played yesterday...also includes some superb matchday photos...as always it's a cracking read! Sunday 31 January - TT No.147: Andy Gallon - 'Hemmed in by houses, the physical constraints of the parcel of land on which Highbury is built have made compromises inevitable during the revamp. It's an awkward conversion - an aesthetic mish-mash'. Our leading corespondent heads over to Lancashire for the Blue Square North fixture at Fleetwood Town (v Hinckley United) played yesterday...as always Andy's report contains the very best matchday photos...not to be missed! Sunday 31 January - Latest Images: Andy Gallon - Just added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January 2010! Andy brings us the very best photos from Shawbridge, home of Clitheroe Football Club (Unibond League Division 1 North) taken yesterday. You'll really love the panoramic shots...as Andy explains: '...these were taken from the castle raparts with stunnining views over the Pendle Hills in the distance...' Sunday 31 January - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Diese Fotos von Munchen sind absolut genial! Check out some of the best ground, action and matchday pictures ever to appear on FGIF as Gary takes in the Bundesliga 1 fixture at the Allianz Staium between Bayern Munich and played yesterday...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January 2010...you'll be impressed! as Gary writes: 'Problems with the snow yesterday. Not the heavy snow that had fallen in Munich all week and again yesterday but the light overnight fall in Cambridgeshire which nearly made me miss my flight from Stansted! (The A14 being shut was not very helpful either). Once in Munich everything ran smoothly. Despite the heavy snow and temperatures well below freezing (which would have meant game off in England) there was no danger of a postponement.
The stadium was as impressive as I had imagined. Bayern made much of the fact that this was the 100th consecutive 69,000 sell out crowd but the snow had obviously hampered some of the locals. Despite all the tickets being sold there were still a few thousand empty seats visible around the stadium.
The game itself was not great. The first half was notable only for a penalty miss by Bayern keeper Butt. His opposite number pulled off a fine save which saw Butt rapidly scrambling back to his own goal. The second half was then livened up by heavy snow. At one point a posse of groundstaff were sent on to remark the lines. Much merriment in the crowd as two of them went flying in the process. The elderly German gentleman sat next to me stated quite vociferously that it was not fit to play football in when the score was still 0-0 but there was no chance the game was going to be abandoned! I suspect his opinion changed after Bayern scored 3 times to cruise to an easy victory.
Exiting the stadium with the happy throngs gave me my first opportunity to the view the stadium all lit up which was a fantastic sight.
My fears about getting home were unfounded and a problem free trip saw me arrive home 20 hours after setting off. It was a superb day!'
Sunday 31 January - Weblog Update: Shaun Smith - It's a long trip down to Hampshire for Shaun. Our blogger brings us his report and photos from the Football League Division 2 fixture between Aldershot and Grimsby Town. Check out the latest update from the excellent 100 Football Grounds Club. For more info click to the following link: http://100groundsclub.blogspot.com
Sunday 31 January - Latest Photos: Andy Gallon - writes: 'Seeing as it was a beautiful sunny (Friday) afternoon I popped into Tadcaster to take some pictures of Northern Counties East League Tadcaster Albion's picturesque ground (The Park on Ings Lane). Check out these terrific images from the Northern Counties East League club...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January 2010...
Friday 29 January - Latest Images: Pete Collins - Just In! More photos from Pete's visit to the Football League Division 1 fixture at Norwich City (v Brentford) now added to to the NEW User Album for January 2010...top notch! Tuesday 26 January - TT No.146: Justin Holmes - 'Everything about this stand is impressive, the seats were comfortable, plenty of legroom and a large incline between rows ensuring unimpeded views...'. Part Two of Justin's SPL weekend double sees our roving reporter attend the match at Falkirk (v Dundee United) played on 24/01/10...for more read the matchday report and view the photos here... Tuesday 26 January - TT No.145: Justin Holmes - 'Easter Road is a stadium that has seen considerable redevelopments in recent years, with three sides having large, impressive, modern stands with excellent views of the pitch..'. The first part of Justin's Scottish Premier League weekend double...check out his superb matchday report and photos from Hibernian (v Hamilton Academical) played on 23/01/10... Tuesday 26 January - R No.22: WebEd - Hot off the Caxton Press! Just added...words and photos from a visit to Beccles Caxton (Anglian Combination League Division 2) v Norwich CEYMS played on 28/11/09...for more go to the Ramblings Stats page for 2009-2010... Tuesday 26 January - Latest Images: Gyles Basey-Fisher - It's FA Vase action for our star snapper. View the latest ground, action and matchday images from New Mills (North West Counties League) v Witney United in the fourth round tie played on 23/01/10...now added to the NEW User Album for January 2010...top notch! Tuesday 26 January - R No.29: WebEd - check out the latest matchday report and photos from Queen Eleanor Great Houghton (Northants Combination Football League Prem Div) v Brixworth All Saints in the Northants FA Junior Cup Round 4 played on 23/01/10..all now added to the Ramblings Stats page for 2009-2010... Monday 25 January - Middlesex Saturday Hops Update: Tony Incenzo - writes: 'THE next match in the Middlesex League's series of Saturday morning groundhopper kick-offs has been confirmed as: Saturday, February 20 - kick off Admission is free and match programmes will be on sale at £2. Please email Sporting Hackney at Ben.Watson@coi.gsi.gov.uk to confirm your interest so that the club know how many programmes to produce'. Monday 25 January - CML Hop Update: Rob Hornby - writes: ''PLEASE NOTE:- I have received a call from AFC Hull to say that they can't stage the Friday evening fixture that had been arranged v. Quaddy Rangers 8pm k.o. in the East Riding Amateur League. I am working on another club at present who look very promising to take up the Friday evening with a match. Once I have that fixture I will provide an update...'. Monday 25 January - Programme Review: Andy Gallon - the latest matchday programme cover scan and details from Heanor Town (East Midlands Counties League) v Greenwood Meadows played on 23/01/10 now added to the PR page for January 2010...not to be missed! Monday 25 January - TT No.144: Chris Freer - 'This is a tidy ground with raised step terracing virtually all the way around. Much of the cover is cantilever style – including the main stand – so viewing is good, although the areas behind the goals are open to the elements'. Our star scribe has a few transport woes as he takes in the Ryman League Premier Division match at Harrow Borough (v AFC Hornchurch) played on 23/01/10...for this and more travellers can go to Chris' Weblog at http://flynn123.wordpress.com Monday 25 January - Latest Images: Pete Collins - Table toppers! Check out the very latest ground, action and matchday images from Carrow Road as Pete takes in the Football League Championship fixture between high-flying Norwich City and Brentford played on 23/01/09...now added to the NEW User Album for January 2010...top notch! Sunday 24 January - TT No.143: Andy Gallon - 'Trig and trim, the Town Ground is an enclosure of considerable charm. Its utilitarian infrastructure won't win any awards for grand design, but a pleasant upland setting amid an orderly estate of red-brick semis compensates for such shortcomings. Lovers of the quirky will find plenty to please the eye at a three-sided venue...'. He's back! Andy brings us his first matchday report and photos of 2010 as he takes in the East Midlands Counties League clash between Heanor Town and Greenwood Meadows...it was a cracking game and certainly worth the wait! Sunday 24 January - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - It's FA Vase action for Gary as he takes in the fourth round tie at Royston Town (South Midlands League) v Tipton Town played yesterday...check out the very best matchday images now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January 2010...pixel perfection! Sunday 24 January - Latest Images: WebEd - check out the latest ground, action and matchday images from Queen Eleanor Great Houghton (Northants Combination Football League Prem Div) v Brixworth All Saints in the Northants FA Junior Cup Round 4 played yesterday...all images now added to the Last Match Album (No.50) for 2009-2010... Sunday 24 January - TT No.142: Mike Latham - 'Despite the undercurrent of the threat of violence at any time the game produced some excellent football and the home side more than held their own and had the better of the second half'. Our roving reporter takes in the physical Scottish Junior Cup tie at Larkhall Thistle (SJFA West Region) v Newtongrange Star in a fourth round tie played yesterday. As always Mikes report contains the very best matchday photos...check it out here! Thursday 21 January - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - View more excellent ground, action and matchday photos from Gary's recent visit to Scotland...in PART 2 our lens master takes in the Scottish Football League Division 1 match at Dundee (v Dunfermline Athletic) played on 17/01/10...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January 2010...pixel perfection! Thursday 21 January - R No.26: WebEd - Now added to the Ramblings Stats page...check out the report and photos from Aldeburgh Town (Suffolk & Ipswich League Division 4) v Ransomes Sports in the SIL Omnico (League) Cup round 4 played on 28/01/10... Wednesday 20 January - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Just In! PART 1 of Gary's latest Scottish trip! Check out the terrific angles and gables at Stark's Park as Gary brings us the very best ground, action and matchday photos from the Scottish Football League Division 1 fixture between Raith Rovers and Partick Thistle played on 16/01/10...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January 2010...COMING SOON...in PART 2 Gary covers the SFL Division One match at Dundee (v Dunfermline Athletic) played on 17/01/10... Monday 18 January - R No.28: WebEd - read the latest matchday report (with photos) from St Clements Hospital (Suffolk & Ipswich League Div 4) v Somersham in the Suffolk FA Primary Cup Round 4 tie played on 16/01/10...now added to the Ramblings Stats page for 2009-2010... Monday 18 January - TT No.141: Rob Campion -'After five weeks without a game due to the weather and Christmas I am desperate to get out of the house today and take in a game, though after the snow a lot of pitches in the East Midlands are unplayable'. Our Leicestershire-based 'hopper gets in his first game of the year with a visit to Caterpillar (leaders of the North Leicestershire League) v Blaby United in the Leics Intermediate Cup Quarter-Final tie played on 16/01/10...as always Rob pens another terrific report...check it out here! Monday 18 January - CML Hop Info: Chris Berezai - writes: 'The seventh Abacus Lighting Central Midlands League “Football Bonanza” will take place on 6 March 2009. Although the Bonanza is only scheduled for one day, we do have an “extra” match scheduled on the Friday evening that does not form part of the “official” hop!' Travellers can find all the details and a Booking Form of the forthcoming CML March Hop by clicking on the following web link: http://footballgroundsinfocus.com/CML%202010[1].htm Sunday 17 January - TT No.140: Justin Holmes - 'Oh, the relief of having non-league football to watch at 3 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon again! After a combination of waterlogged, frozen and snowbound pitches decimating the football fixtures for the past month, having to make do with games in the Football League and then, last weekend, the ultimate frustation of being unable to find a game to watch, today was "back to normal". '. Justin travels to Bridge Avenue as AFC Hornchurch take on Bognor Regis Town in a Ryman League Premier Division fixture played yesterday...complete with matchday photos...it's essential hopping viewing! Sunday 17 January - TT No.139: Keith Aslan - 'With Mr. Global Warming having apparently taken a holiday recently, this was my first football for a fortnight. Not a particularly great length of time in the general scheme of things but serious withdrawal symtoms were begining to appear'. Our super hopper takes in the Kent County League Premier Division match at Canterbury City (v Coney Hall) played yesterday....complete with bacon rolls and After Eight mints this is one report that will definitely whet your appetite! Sunday 17 January - TT No.138: Chris Freer - 'The ground eventually fills up and I find myself only a few yards away from a roped off section occupied by orange and yellow marbles.. '. One of his best reports to date! Read more from Chris' trip north of the border as he takes in the Scottish Premier League game at Kilmarnock (v Motherwell) played yesterday... as you'll find out it's finger-flicking brilliant!! Sunday 17 January - TT No.137: Mike Latham - 'After all the problems with the weather it was something of a surprise, therefore, to arrive at Sunday 17 January - Latest Images: WebEd - check out the latest ground, action and matchday images from St Clements Hospital (Suffolk & Ipswich League Div 4) v Somersham in the Suffolk FA Primary Cup Round 4 tie played yesterday...now added to the Last Match Album (No.50)... Sunday 17 January - Voucher Codes - Fulham FC: Nick Barber - writes: 'Hi Martin, I only recently came across the site..it’s a great resource and I wanted to drop you a quick note from VoucherCodes.co.uk (we’re a money saving website). Though I’m an Evertonian, I’m happy to say there has just been released a 50% off printable voucher for the Fulham v Burnley game (06/02/10). I think it should be an interesting match as they’ve just got Okaka from Roma who is meant to be showing a lot of promise. We’ve been given permission to put it up at http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/fulhamfc.com These sort of vouchers are quite exclusive at the moment so I thought it might be worth mentioning in a post for your readers? It will be popular with their fans and at that price general football fans around London at that time as it makes the game just £15. It would be great if it was supported as it could lead to more clubs releasing such vouchers.Let me know your thoughts..Thanks'. Friday 15 January - YOUTH Fixture Information Update : Brian Buck - writes 'According to the Dagenham & Redbridge website their youth match against Leyton Orient on Saturday on the 3G pitch opposite the Orient ground has now been postponed'. Thursday 14 January - Africa Cup of Nations 2010: WebEd - Keep up to date with all the latest action from Angola...for details of tournament fixtures, results, venues, photos etc click on the link shown below: http://www.cafonline.com/competition/african-cup-of-nations-angola_2010 Thursday 14 January - Programme Reviews: Ian Hill - Paper chasing paradise! Part Two highlights more of Ian's travels at home and abroad during this season...the selection includes 10 cover scans and details from the following - GAIS (Allsvenskan) v Orebro SK played on 28/09/09; FK Teplice (Gambrinus Liga) v FK Baumit Jablonek on 07/11/09; KFC Sparta-Petegem (4e Nationale A) v St Eloois Winkel on 03/10/09; RBC Roosendaal (Jupiler League) v FC Volendam on 27/11/09; Willem II (Eredivisie) v FC Twente on 28/11/09; Workington AFC (Blue Square North) v Farsley Celtic on 27/10/09; Shamrock Rovers (League of Ireland Prem) v Drogheda United on 17/10/09; Shelbourne FC (League of Ireland Div 1) v Athlone Town on 16/10/09; IFK Gotheburg (Allsvenskan) v Hammarby IF on 20/09/09 and SV Zulte Waregem (Belgian Div 1) v SC Lokeren on 29/11/09...all now added to the PR page for January 2010.... Thursday 14 January - YOUTH Fixture Information on 3G pitches: Brian Buck - writes: 'On Saturday 16th January Dagenham & Redbridge Youth have switched their Football League Youth Alliance match against Leyton Orient to the Score Community Building 3G pitch, 100 Oliver Road, Leyton, E10 5JY (opposite where the junction of Buckingham Road meets Oliver Road, on the other side of the road to Orient's ground) (11am kick off.) On the same day Histon Under 16's play Cambridge United at Comberton Village College 3G pitch, West Street, Comberton, CB23 7DU, (10am kick off - 40 minutes each way)' Wednesday 13 January - Programme Reviews: Ian Hill - In off the post! I am totally indebted to FGIF reporter and Cambridgeshire 'hopper Ian who has very kindly sent me a large number of programmes from his foreign travels this season. In Part One the following 12 club programme covers and details (not shown in any chronological order) are reviewed - Bohemians 1905 (Gambrinus Liga) v 1. FK Pribram played on 08/11/09; FK Viktoria Zizkov (Czech II Liga) v Slezsky FC Opava on 08/11/09; FC Vysocina (Czech II Liga) v FK Dukla Praha on 06/11/09; Loko Vtlavin AS (Czech Ligi CFL) v SK Slovan Varnsdorf on 07/11/09; Bohemians Praha (Gambrinus Liga) v 1. FC Brno on 08/11/09; Hertha BSC (Bundesliga 1) v Hamburger SV on 14/10/09; Tennis Borussia Berlin (Regionalliga Nord) v Hertha Berlin II on 02/10/09; BTSV Reinickendorfer Fuchse 1891ev (Oberliga Nordost/Nord) v TSG Neustrelitz on 22/11/09; VfB Hermsdorf (1. Berlin Lig) v Frohnauer SC 1946ev on 04/10/09; 1 FC Wilmersdorf (Landesliga Berlin) v TUS Makkabi on 22/11/09; BFC Dynamo (Oberliga Nordost/Nord) v Germania Schoeiche on 21/11/09 and Frankfurter FC Viktoria 91 (Brandenburg - Liga) v FC Stahl Brandenburg on 03/10/09...all now added to the PR page for January 2010....Part Two covering more of Ian's programmes to follow shortly.... Wednesday 13 January - Carlsberg South West Peninsula League Hop: Phil Hiscox - writes: 'Please find attached Press Release, Info and Booking Form'.
Travellers can find all the details of the forthcoming SWPL Easter Hop by clicking on the following web link: http://footballgroundsinfocus.com/Info%20-%20Booking%20Form[1].htm
For all the latest news and views visit the Official League Website at: www.swpleague.co.uk
Wednesday 13 January - Miles Per Gallon No.36: Andy Gallon - Snow fun...the winter of discontent! The Big Freeze has been a disaster for football. With struggling clubs receiving little income in recent weeks they now face a fixture pile up...fustrated non league fans missing out on games have looked to Premier and Football League clus for their fix...it all spells uncertain times ahead. Despite the adverse weather 'event' Andy brings us a bit of seasonal cheer with some exciting news from Silsden FC; praises the virtues of the Braintree Town FC programme and makes a well judged U-turn on the way to Marske...it's definitely the column to beat the cold... Wednesday 13 January - URGENT Fixture Information: Dave Graham - writes: 'Ilkeston Town v Fleetwood Town, Blue Square North, Saturday 16th January switched to Fleetwood Town FC & it will be Fleetwood's home game & they will be issuing the programme. The return game will be played at Ilkeston Town on 10 April 2010... Tuesday 12 January - DJ's Jottings No.24: Dave DJ Johnston - 'At international level, Romania competed in the first three World Cups but their best years were in 1990 and 1994, reaching the quarterfinals at the latter tournament with the likes of Georghe Hagi and Dan Petrescu. At club level mainly the same teams continue to gain the honours while match fixing and corruption in general have been major issues'. Another cracking report and photos from the big man's visit to Romania...the itinerary includes games at Unirea Urziceni; Rapid Bucharest and Dinamo Bucharest (all Liga 1); Aversa Bucharest (Diviza C, Seria 2); Dinamo Bucharest II (Diviza B) and also Otopeni (Division 2 South)...with loads of fascinating historical facts about the grounds and clubs, it's an inspirational, unmissable read! Tuesday 12 January - TT No.136: Steve Ayre - '...modern yes and similar to other grounds, but a bit different and quite eye catching'. Our new reporter makes his FGIF debut with a Big Freeze busting visit to the Ricoh Arena as Coventry City (Football League Championship) take on Barnsley played on 09/01/10...with news about his latest travels, journey up to the Midlands and matchday experience, you'll love it! Monday 11 January - R No.25: WebEd - check out the latest matchday report and photos from the all-Suffolk Eastern Counties League Premier Division match at Kirkley & Pakefield (v Leiston) played on Boxing Day.. the new entry has now been added to the Ramblings Stats page for 2009-2010... Sunday 10 January - A frustrating day for 'hoppers: WebEd - Missing out on a game is always a frustrating experience for whatever reason. When the weather plays havoc with the entire football programme and wipes out nearly every fixture it's a rare occasion indeed. Despite the big freeze a couple of hardy FGIF correspondents did manage to beat the frost and snow to send us their valuable contributions! Let's hope it's not too long before there's a thaw and we can get back to watching some football again...the joys of global warming! Sunday 10 January - TT No.135: Mike Latham - 'The Leeds United ground-staff had done sterling work to get this game on; not only was the pitch in superb condition, but the surrounds of the ground were well-gritted with snow cleared from walkways'. Mike beats the big freeze as he travels down to Elland Road to bring us a report from one of only very few games played yesterday...complete with club history and a full matchday experience it's a magnificent, heart warming read covering the exciting Football League Division 1 fixture between the current league leaders Leeds United and opponents Wycombe Wanderers...now added to the TT Index for January 2010...you'll love it! WebEd - A massive thanks to Mike for getting to the game and sending in our ONLY TT of the day! Sunday 10 January - Latest Images: Steve Ayre - writes: 'Hi Martin I had to resort to Coventry City in the end today (Saturday). Registering online this morning and picking the ticket up at the ground I got in for £16 not too bad for a spur of the moment thing. Take care, Steve..' Check out the latest photo taken by IMS from Steve's visit to the Richoh Arena for the Football League Championship match btween Coventry City and Barnsley played yesterday...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January... WebEd - Congratulations to Steve for not only getting to a game but in providing FGIF with our ONLY PHOTO of the day! Friday 8 January - Programme Reviews: WebEd - check out the latest from Kirkley & Pakefield (Eastern Counties League Premier Division) v Leiston played on 26/12/09 and Aldeburgh Town (Suffolk & Ipswich League Division 4) v Ransomes Sports (in the Omnico Cup Round 3) on 28/12/09 both to the PR page for January 2010... Thursday 7 January - URGENT FIXTURE INFO: Steve Ayre - writes: 'Potential game on SATURDAY 9th JANUARY 2010 taken from the Leamington Website and one would presume a new ground for most' "The website will be updated early on Friday afternoon with the result of the pitch inspection. The predicted weather forecast means that there is virtually no likelihood of the fixture going ahead (Leamington v Stourbridge). Thursday 7 January - R No.27: WebEd - check out the latest report and photos from from Salvation Army (Suffolk & Ipswich League Division 2) v Stradbroke United played on 02/01/09. Now added to the Ramblings Stats page for 2009-2010... Wednesday 6 January - New Weblog Link: Chris Freer - Our leading reporter now has his own Weblog... entitled 300 Grounds and Counting covering his travels... it's essential viewing if you are into proper beer, veggie food, interesting grounds, parakeet-watch... and some football too! Find out loads more by following the weblink at: http://flynn123.wordpress.com/ . You'll love it! Wednesday 6 January - Programme Reviews: Leon Gladwell - our leading correspondent sends us the latest matchday programme cover scans and info from Faversham Town (Kent Senior League Prem Div) v Sporting Bengal Utd played on 28/11/09; North Greenford United (Combined Counties League Prem Div) v Camberley Town on 05/12/09; KVC Westerlo (Eerste Klasse) v RSC Anderlecht on 11/12/09; Le Mans UC 72 (Championnat de France Ligue 1) v Valenciennes on 12/12/09 and K. Diegem Sport (Derde Klasse B) v KSK Hasselt on 13/12/09 all now added to the PR page for January 2010...paper chasing heaven! Wednesday 6 January - LL Nos.45 & 46: Leon Gladwell - Just In! Cup matches at Aldeburgh Town (Suffolk & Ipswich League) v Ransomes Sports in the SIL Omnico Cup Round 3 played on 28/12/09 and MK Dons (Football League Division 1) v Burnley in the FA Cup Round 3 played on 02/01/10...now added to the Leon's Lens Index for 2009-10...not to be missed! Tuesday 5 January - Programme Reviews: Andy Gallon - The first reviews of the year! Andy sends us the latest matchday programme cover scans and stats from his festive travels to Godalming Town (Ryman League Division One South) v Fleet Town played on 26/12/09 and Braintree Town (Blue Square South) v Hampton & Richmond Borough on 28/12/09 both added to the PR page for January 2010...essential viewing! Tuesday 5 January - Latest Images: Gyles Basey-Fisher - our Norwich based snapper takes advantage of a recent Wellingborough 'double'. Check out these terrific ground, action and matchday images from Gyles' visits to Wellingborough Town (United Counties League Prem Div) v Cogenhoe and Wellingborough Whitworths (United Counties League Div 1) v Burton Park Wanderers both played on 28/12/09 now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January 2010...inspirational images! Sunday 3 January - Weblog Update: Shaun Smith - A trip down the road to Devon. Our blogger makes the long journey down to Plymouth to support his team in the FA Cup and there's news of a Boxing Day treat as Shaun follows Gateshead to Holker Street in a BS Premier fixture. Check out the latest update from the excellent 100 Football Grounds Club. For more info click to the following link: http://100groundsclub.blogspot.com Sunday 3 January - TT No.134: Justin Holmes - 'The lack of interest also seemed to extend to the fans too, as the attendance was around 10,000 below that for league games...' Has the FA Cup lost all its magic? Find out more as Justin brings us words and pictures from Aston Villa (Premier League) v Blackburn Rovers in the FA Cup Round 3 tie played yesterday...a superb report and a cracking read! Sunday 3 January - TT No.133: Chris Freer - 'There’s no covered accommodation behind either goal, but along one side are a couple of improvised covers over the flat standing...on the opposite side, three kit stands are joined together to provide the requisite 150 seats'. Our real ale drinking, veggie food consuming, super football traveller pens another terrific report as he heads south again for his footy fix. With the weather taking its toll Chris finally manages to find a game at in the Isthmian League Division 1 North at VCD Athletic (v Thamesmead) played yesterday...but was it worth the effort? Find out more... Sunday 3 January - Latest Images: WebEd - more Suffolk snaps with all the latest ground, action and matchday photos from Salvation Army (Suffolk & Ipswich League Division 2) v Stradbroke United played yesterday...added to the Last Match Album 2009-2010... Sunday 3 January - Latest Images: Leon Gladwell - Our super snapper beats the freezing conditions to bring us more terrific photos...Leon takes in cup matches at Aldeburgh Town (Suffolk & Ipswich League) v Ransomes Sports in the SIL Omnico Cup Round 3 played on 28/12/09 and MK Dons (Football League Division 1) v Burnley in the FA Cup Round 3 played yesterday...all added to the Leon's Lens Album for 2009-10...more LL matchday stats to follow soon... Sunday 3 January - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Our lens master brings us more photos taken during his latest travels from side of the country to the other...check out these superb ground, action and matchday images covering the matches at Bridgwater Town (Southern League South & West Division) v Taunton Town played on 01/01/10 and AFC Sudbury (Southern League Midlands Division (v Chesham United) played yesterday...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January 2010...telephoto temptation! Friday 1 January - HNY: WebEd - may I take this opportunity in wishing all readers and contributors to FGIF a very Happy New Year! Enjoy your travels and please remember to keep in sending in your news and contributions to the site throughout 2010... Friday 1 January - Latest Images: Pete Collins - It's Football League action for Pete as he covers the Division 1 match at Gillingham (v Brentford) played on 26/12/09...now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January 2010...pixel paradise! Friday 1 January - Latest Images: Gary Spooner - Just In! Check out the first pictures of the New Year as Gary sends us his latest photos from an Eastern Counties League 'treble' featuring matches at Kirkley & Pakefield (v Norwich United); Leiston (v Felixstowe & Walton) and Woodbridge Town v (Debenham LC) - all Premier Division games played on 28/12/09 and all now added to the NEW User Uploads Album for January 2010...not to be missed! End |