I was at Sutton United vs Concord Rangers 1-1 and a crowd of 628.
Good game with Concord taking the lead in the 1st half. Concord had most of the play and Sutton couldn't get their game going. Sutton had a player sent off early in the 2nd half but then started to press Concord a bit harder and got a great equaliser, both sides had some nice chances but the game ended 1-1
Enjoyed the Dulwich game today, their No8 had a good game , capped by a magnificent goal. Their No4 had a shocker - I've never seen so many misplaced passes!
Was at the Bromley game which we lost 1-0 to Chelmsford.
Disappointing to lose, but even more disappointing to see Chelsmford's goalkeeper Nicky Eyre turn around to the kids in the front row at full time and make an obscene, lewd gesture.
It was like a slight variation on the traditional wnaker sign, and aimed straight into kids' faces. Really odd and pretty disgusting.
Apparently Dulwich had to mark down their attendance by a couple of hundred as Champion Hill only has a capacity of 3,000. I was there - have been going there for a bit now - and it was fantastic.
Apparently Dulwich had to mark down their attendance by a couple of hundred as Champion Hill only has a capacity of 3,000. I was there - have been going there for a bit now - and it was fantastic.
I've got to agree with this. I didn't think I'd enjoy myself so much, took my nephew along.
Apart from what became a decent and interesting game.
I saw inside the ground children of every single age, babies, push chairs, carried aloft and all, some having a kickabout alongside the main stand. A wonderfully mixed crowd of very cheerful and jolly people, a whippet dog, inflatables, 'Kick It Out' stuff, musical instruments, loads of flags including an Anarchist flag, more beer drunk in one place than I've witnessed for ages, constant chatter, constant singing, nearly everybody nipping to Sainsbury's at half time because the queue for the bar was hopeless, the crowd changing ends at half time, the mayor of Southwark thanking everybody in the ground, a neat pile of 'Socialist Worker' newspapers for people to take, face painting, a really good programme for £2, more pink and blue scarves per supporter than one usually sees, it was all simply splendid. Like a cross between football, Glastonbury, Camden Market, Brixton Market, and a Hospital demo.
Now I realise what I've described will make many snort with derision, but I thought it was great. Will certainly return when Charlton aren't playing.
Agree with all the Dulwich comments, had a great time. Went with a mate who used to teach the midfielder, Ashley Carew l think, who scored both home goals, the second a real pearler. Was let go by Barnet last year apparently, had a very good game. The big no 6 at the back was decent too.
Really good atmosphere, only problem was that it actually did feel like there were 2,800 people queuing for the bar before kick-off, which also doubled as the hottest sauna bar in the world - at half-time went to the Sainsbury's instead and brought it back in with us, to which a blind eye was kindly turned
Some good banners on display too, my favourite probably being the 'Welcome to Tuscany' one. Will definitely go again and l reckon they'll have done well in receipts, as a lot of people would have paid the normal tenner anyway l reckon.
Woking 2 Lncoln 0 at half time. Some decent football from Woking too. One decent stand, some ramshackle fire traps and low terracing make up the other sides. Posh local crowd!
Apparently Dulwich had to mark down their attendance by a couple of hundred as Champion Hill only has a capacity of 3,000. I was there - have been going there for a bit now - and it was fantastic.
I saw inside the ground children of every single age, babies, push chairs, carried aloft and all, some having a kickabout alongside the main stand. A wonderfully mixed crowd of very cheerful and jolly people, a whippet dog, inflatables, 'Kick It Out' stuff, musical instruments, loads of flags including an Anarchist flag, more beer drunk in one place than I've witnessed for ages, constant chatter, constant singing, nearly everybody nipping to Sainsbury's at half time because the queue for the bar was hopeless, the crowd changing ends at half time, the mayor of Southwark thanking everybody in the ground, a neat pile of 'Socialist Worker' newspapers for people to take, face painting, a really good programme for £2, more pink and blue scarves per supporter than one usually sees, it was all simply splendid. Like a cross between football, Glastonbury, Camden Market, Brixton Market, and a Hospital demo.
Now I realise what I've described will make many snort with derision, but I thought it was great. Will certainly return when Charlton aren't playing.
Too much politics and beards for me.
'Like a cross between football, Glastonbury, Camden Market, Brixton Market, and a Hospital demo.'
Shame as I do like the brand of football the manager plays. I do think he's a very very good coach, who should go to a league club soon.
Woking 2 Lncoln 0 at half time. Some decent football from Woking too. One decent stand, some ramshackle fire traps and low terracing make up the other sides. Posh local crowd!
Finished 3-1. Good game.
Not if you're an Imps fan. City were dogshit.
Yeah. You wouldn't have guessed it was Lincoln who were until recently in the FL. But Woking played some good football for that standard, certainly better than Aldershot when I have seen them both in the Conference and FL Div 2.
That was our worst performance of the season (apparently). Was also apparently woking's best performance of the season (according to their fans).
Didn't think they were that great, more the case that we were toilet. Out of interest, why did you go to that particular game Davo?where did you stand? Don't like the lack of segregation (which normally does happen when we turn up). Difficult to create an atmos.
Ebbsfleet vs St Albans for me. Ebbsfleet have spent big in the summer & have been poor recently, I really think Steve Brown's job is on the line so need a win today
Me and my boy took in this game. We went to the Charlton pre season friendly and, given their management team and board, they have become our non league team for the time being. My boy bought a replica shirt that's a couple of sizes too big so maybe we'll be around for quite some time..... The game and the couple of hours were really enjoyable-they've got a passionate fan base and plenty of songs were coming from the stand behind the goal. I also heard the rumour that Brown's job is in jeopardy at the moment so glad that they ran out 4-1 winners with Charlie Sheringham on the scoresheet and Billy Bricknell with a late brace. Also, seeing Keith Peacock at half time made my day although despite seven or eight conversations, two tours of the ground and me working with his cousin's husband (which I remind him of every time our paths cross), he still has no clue who I am even when I greet him like an old friend! Please like me Keith! :-)
Ebbsfleet vs St Albans for me. Ebbsfleet have spent big in the summer & have been poor recently, I really think Steve Brown's job is on the line so need a win today
Me and my boy took in this game. We went to the Charlton pre season friendly and, given their management team and board, they have become our non league team for the time being. My boy bought a replica shirt that's a couple of sizes too big so maybe we'll be around for quite some time..... The game and the couple of hours were really enjoyable-they've got a passionate fan base and plenty of songs were coming from the stand behind the goal. I also heard the rumour that Brown's job is in jeopardy at the moment so glad that they ran out 4-1 winners with Charlie Sheringham on the scoresheet and Billy Bricknell with a late brace. Also, seeing Keith Peacock at half time made my day although despite seven or eight conversations, two tours of the ground and me working with his cousin's husband (which I remind him of every time our paths cross), he still has no clue who I am even when I greet him like an old friend! Please like me Keith! :-)
We'll definitely be back to see Ebbsfleet soon.
I saw Keith P in Bexley village on Saturday morning.
Another away defeat for Ebbsfleet tonight. That's 3 away league defeats on the trot now. With the amount of money Ebbsfleet have spent & the expectation of the owners, I'm sorry to say I can't see Steve Brown lasting much longer there
That was our worst performance of the season (apparently). Was also apparently woking's best performance of the season (according to their fans).
Didn't think they were that great, more the case that we were toilet. Out of interest, why did you go to that particular game Davo?where did you stand? Don't like the lack of segregation (which normally does happen when we turn up). Difficult to create an atmos.
No particular reason mate. Fancied watching a game, wanted to support non-league day, my nearest senior non-league side (Aldershot) were away and Woking is only about 17 miles from where I live. Sat in one of the shitty stands along the side in the first half, near the end Woking were attacking. 2nd half went in the larger, more modern stand behind the other goal. I liked the lack of segregation and the ability to move around the ground as I fancied. Reminded me of Valley days back in the 60s and 70s :-)
Another away defeat for Ebbsfleet tonight. That's 3 away league defeats on the trot now. With the amount of money Ebbsfleet have spent & the expectation of the owners, I'm sorry to say I can't see Steve Brown lasting much longer there
Bloke at work thinks Mark Kinsella might be getting lined up for the job.
That was our worst performance of the season (apparently). Was also apparently woking's best performance of the season (according to their fans).
Didn't think they were that great, more the case that we were toilet. Out of interest, why did you go to that particular game Davo?where did you stand? Don't like the lack of segregation (which normally does happen when we turn up). Difficult to create an atmos.
No particular reason mate. Fancied watching a game, wanted to support non-league day, my nearest senior non-league side (Aldershot) were away and Woking is only about 17 miles from where I live. Sat in one of the shitty stands along the side in the first half, near the end Woking were attacking. 2nd half went in the larger, more modern stand behind the other goal. I liked the lack of segregation and the ability to move around the ground as I fancied. Reminded me of Valley days back in the 60s and 70s :-)
Better result for the imps last night. 3-2 with an 88th minute winner against the codheads. Happy days!
Charltons 3rd round draw against Hamlet has been put on hold for yet another season as Hamlet crashed out of the FA Cup at Champion Hill yesterday, losing 3-0 in what was described as a lack lustre performance.
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Highlight was seeing my little'un in goal at h/t for the penalty challenge.
Bromley really do try to attract the young ones...
Good game with Concord taking the lead in the 1st half. Concord had most of the play and Sutton couldn't get their game going. Sutton had a player sent off early in the 2nd half but then started to press Concord a bit harder and got a great equaliser, both sides had some nice chances but the game ended 1-1
Disappointing to lose, but even more disappointing to see Chelsmford's goalkeeper Nicky Eyre turn around to the kids in the front row at full time and make an obscene, lewd gesture.
It was like a slight variation on the traditional wnaker sign, and aimed straight into kids' faces. Really odd and pretty disgusting.
Apart from what became a decent and interesting game.
I saw inside the ground children of every single age, babies, push chairs, carried aloft and all, some having a kickabout alongside the main stand. A wonderfully mixed crowd of very cheerful and jolly people, a whippet dog, inflatables, 'Kick It Out' stuff, musical instruments, loads of flags including an Anarchist flag, more beer drunk in one place than I've witnessed for ages, constant chatter, constant singing, nearly everybody nipping to Sainsbury's at half time because the queue for the bar was hopeless, the crowd changing ends at half time, the mayor of Southwark thanking everybody in the ground, a neat pile of 'Socialist Worker' newspapers for people to take, face painting, a really good programme for £2, more pink and blue scarves per supporter than one usually sees, it was all simply splendid. Like a cross between football, Glastonbury, Camden Market, Brixton Market, and a Hospital demo.
Now I realise what I've described will make many snort with derision, but I thought it was great. Will certainly return when Charlton aren't playing.
Really good atmosphere, only problem was that it actually did feel like there were 2,800 people queuing for the bar before kick-off, which also doubled as the hottest sauna bar in the world - at half-time went to the Sainsbury's instead and brought it back in with us, to which a blind eye was kindly turned
Some good banners on display too, my favourite probably being the 'Welcome to Tuscany' one. Will definitely go again and l reckon they'll have done well in receipts, as a lot of people would have paid the normal tenner anyway l reckon.
'Like a cross between football, Glastonbury, Camden Market, Brixton Market, and a Hospital demo.'
Shame as I do like the brand of football the manager plays. I do think he's a very very good coach, who should go to a league club soon.
Didn't think they were that great, more the case that we were toilet. Out of interest, why did you go to that particular game Davo?where did you stand? Don't like the lack of segregation (which normally does happen when we turn up). Difficult to create an atmos.
The game and the couple of hours were really enjoyable-they've got a passionate fan base and plenty of songs were coming from the stand behind the goal. I also heard the rumour that Brown's job is in jeopardy at the moment so glad that they ran out 4-1 winners with Charlie Sheringham on the scoresheet and Billy Bricknell with a late brace. Also, seeing Keith Peacock at half time made my day although despite seven or eight conversations, two tours of the ground and me working with his cousin's husband (which I remind him of every time our paths cross), he still has no clue who I am even when I greet him like an old friend! Please like me Keith! :-)
We'll definitely be back to see Ebbsfleet soon.
Dulwich Hamlet Football Club
We were the main feature in the Non League Paper... #dhfc
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/news/we-were-the-main-feature-in-the-nlp-1287133.html