Bexhill v Arundel in the Sussex League Division 1, the match finished 3-1 to Bexhill, headcount of about 90 which is very good for this level.
The people here were the friendliest I have come across on the non-league circuit.
In the morning I spoke to them to confirm the game was on, then when I arrived around 12 to take a few pics before watching our game in a boozer, the lady I spoke to earlier approached me and introduced me to the Chairman. We had a very interesting chat for 10 minutes before we went our separate ways. Me to the boozer and my new friend to print some programmes.
Once in the clubhouse I was introduced to another guy, he doubled up as barman and being a board member, a very nice fella who happened to be a palice fan. So nice I even told him Parish was a good chairman who was responsible for their successes recently. Discussing how I made my way down to Bexhill he was insistent that he gave me a lift back to the station to get my train.
Just did a bit of googling. Computer says no. St Leonards Stamcroft (often referred to as just Stamco after the Sussex Turnery And Moulding Company for which they started out as a works team), used to play at 'The Firs' which is one of two pitches at The Pilot Field in Hastings. Bexhill Utd play at The Polegrove in Bexhill which is 8 miles away by road.
It's very good isn't it? AndyofKent site is excellent for directions to grounds, particularly as he bases all his directions based on public transport. I believe he's a Charlton fan as well.
Just did a bit of googling. Computer says no. St Leonards Stamcroft (often referred to as just Stamco after the Sussex Turnery And Moulding Company for which they started out as a works team), used to play at 'The Firs' which is one of two pitches at The Pilot Field in Hastings. Bexhill Utd play at The Polegrove in Bexhill which is 8 miles away by road.
The Pilot Field is not a bad little ground either.
Was planning on going to Rangers v Ross County yesterday but that got moved due to the League Cup Final today after I’d booked my flights so I went along with my St Mirren supporting uncle to watch their game away to Hamilton.
Ground is tiny, with only two real stands. Attendance was something like 1,500, with St Mirren being about 1,000 of that. Pleasant little pub near the stadium almost made up for not being able to drink inside Scottish grounds.
St Mirren deservedly won 1-0 and had Obika upfront! Quality wasn’t great.
Was planning on going to Rangers v Ross County yesterday but that got moved due to the League Cup Final today after I’d booked my flights so I went along with my St Mirren supporting uncle to watch their game away to Hamilton.
Ground is tiny, with only two real stands. Attendance was something like 1,500, with St Mirren being about 1,000 of that. Pleasant little pub near the stadium almost made up for not being able to drink inside Scottish grounds.
St Mirren deservedly won 1-0 and had Obika upfront! Quality wasn’t great.
Was planning on going to Rangers v Ross County yesterday but that got moved due to the League Cup Final today after I’d booked my flights so I went along with my St Mirren supporting uncle to watch their game away to Hamilton.
Ground is tiny, with only two real stands. Attendance was something like 1,500, with St Mirren being about 1,000 of that. Pleasant little pub near the stadium almost made up for not being able to drink inside Scottish grounds.
St Mirren deservedly won 1-0 and had Obika upfront! Quality wasn’t great.
League 1 level?
Probably bottom end of league one standard (possibly being generous there). Don’t think the stadium would be allowed at any level of the EFL.
Was planning on going to Rangers v Ross County yesterday but that got moved due to the League Cup Final today after I’d booked my flights so I went along with my St Mirren supporting uncle to watch their game away to Hamilton.
Ground is tiny, with only two real stands. Attendance was something like 1,500, with St Mirren being about 1,000 of that. Pleasant little pub near the stadium almost made up for not being able to drink inside Scottish grounds.
St Mirren deservedly won 1-0 and had Obika upfront! Quality wasn’t great.
League 1 level?
Probably bottom end of league one standard (possibly being generous there). Don’t think the stadium would be allowed at any level of the EFL.
I don’t imagine it would, what with it being in Scotland.
Was planning on going to Rangers v Ross County yesterday but that got moved due to the League Cup Final today after I’d booked my flights so I went along with my St Mirren supporting uncle to watch their game away to Hamilton.
Ground is tiny, with only two real stands. Attendance was something like 1,500, with St Mirren being about 1,000 of that. Pleasant little pub near the stadium almost made up for not being able to drink inside Scottish grounds.
St Mirren deservedly won 1-0 and had Obika upfront! Quality wasn’t great.
League 1 level?
Probably bottom end of league one standard (possibly being generous there). Don’t think the stadium would be allowed at any level of the EFL.
I don’t imagine it would, what with it being in Scotland.
Just did a bit of googling. Computer says no. St Leonards Stamcroft (often referred to as just Stamco after the Sussex Turnery And Moulding Company for which they started out as a works team), used to play at 'The Firs' which is one of two pitches at The Pilot Field in Hastings. Bexhill Utd play at The Polegrove in Bexhill which is 8 miles away by road.
Stamco hold the guiness world record for the shortest away journey by coach, they rolled forward about 5 foot in the car park got off the coach and in the Hastings United ground or Hastings town as it was known then.
Dad played for stamco for nearly 10 years only replaced by the well known sasa illic in goal, then was assistant Manager at Hastings United when they reached the 3rd round of the FA cup.
Bexhill a decent little club, could well be relegated this season due to sharing with the cricket. Your have to come over to my club when your next down. Westfield
Deserved win for Deal who went in 2-0 at half time. Deal took the lead on 15 minutes with a header from a corner, the second Deal goal came on 27 minutes. AFC Croydon scored late on in the second half.
Decent Ground, attendance about 300. A very welcoming and friendly club. I also had the pleasure to be invited into the boardroom by the Deal chairman Dave Chmura at half time for Tea and Sandwiches.
Deserved win for Deal who went in 2-0 at half time. Deal took the lead on 15 minutes with a header from a corner, the second Deal goal came on 27 minutes. AFC Croydon scored late on in the second half.
Decent Ground, attendance about 300. A very welcoming and friendly club. I also had the pleasure to be invited into the boardroom by the Deal chairman Dave Chmura at half time for Tea and Sandwiches.
Newport v Cheltenham today, was supposed to be Swansea v Charlton but Sky Sports had other ideas!
Finished was1-1, decent stadium pretty close to the town centre (which has some good pubs). Taylor Maloney came off the bench for Newport, didn’t do much!
Newport v Cheltenham today, was supposed to be Swansea v Charlton but Sky Sports had other ideas!
Finished was1-1, decent stadium pretty close to the town centre (which has some good pubs). Taylor Maloney came off the bench for Newport, didn’t do much!
Newport v Cheltenham today, was supposed to be Swansea v Charlton but Sky Sports had other ideas!
Finished was1-1, decent stadium pretty close to the town centre (which has some good pubs). Taylor Maloney came off the bench for Newport, didn’t do much!
Littlehampton came from 2-0 down to win 5-2 against Selsey yesterday, this was a Sussex League Division 1 game. A fantastic ground shared by the cricket and croquet clubs.
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Eastbourne United share with a cricket club.
Bexhill and the cricket site is also part of a park as well.
https://www.footballgroundmap.com/stig
Ground is tiny, with only two real stands. Attendance was something like 1,500, with St Mirren being about 1,000 of that. Pleasant little pub near the stadium almost made up for not being able to drink inside Scottish grounds.
St Mirren deservedly won 1-0 and had Obika upfront! Quality wasn’t great.
Deserved win for Deal who went in 2-0 at half time. Deal took the lead on 15 minutes with a header from a corner, the second Deal goal came on 27 minutes. AFC Croydon scored late on in the second half.
Decent Ground, attendance about 300. A very welcoming and friendly club. I also had the pleasure to be invited into the boardroom by the Deal chairman Dave Chmura at half time for Tea and Sandwiches.
Admission £7
Programme £1.50
Finished was1-1, decent stadium pretty close to the town centre (which has some good pubs). Taylor Maloney came off the bench for Newport, didn’t do much!
Think that’s number 80 of my 92.
Littlehampton came from 2-0 down to win 5-2 against Selsey yesterday, this was a Sussex League Division 1 game.
A fantastic ground shared by the cricket and croquet clubs.
Farnham v Eversley and California finished 1-0 in a Combined Counties 1st Division game.
The game was poor for the 65'ish fans but a quirky little ground in a beautiful little town made for an enjoyable day.
That would normally have seen 20% of the gate with a pint in their hand.