tamthebam Posted December 26, 2021 Share Posted December 26, 2021 I was going to Gateshead v Blyth because I missed the thrill of watching football in a concrete lavvypan but there was a distinct lack of activity when I got there. I'd checked the game was on when I left Edinburgh at 11 but the pitch was apparently waterlogged. Anyway a dash to Spennymoor v Darlington. I'd been to both grounds before but didn't realise Darlo had such a big support. Tickets were sold out but Spennymoor official let me in when I pleaded I'd come down from Edinburgh and was in no way a Darlington fan A crowd of 2400 apparently which according to Clownshoes Leitch probably means County Durham will be wiped out by Omicron next week. It was an entertaining game, two red cards, a penalty, a pagar, some odd refereeing, a nice pie. Spennymoor is a wee ex-mining town and they've come up in the world in recent years- made me think of Kelty Hearts in some ways. Darlo fans were a bit sniffy towards them but I think it's worth a visit. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 I was going to Gateshead v Blyth because I missed the thrill of watching football in a concrete lavvypan but there was a distinct lack of activity when I got there. I'd checked the game was on when I left Edinburgh at 11 but the pitch was apparently waterlogged. Anyway a dash to Spennymoor v Darlington. I'd been to both grounds before but didn't realise Darlo had such a big support. Tickets were sold out but Spennymoor official let me in when I pleaded I'd come down from Edinburgh and was in no way a Darlington fan A crowd of 2400 apparently which according to Clownshoes Leitch probably means County Durham will be wiped out by Omicron next week. It was an entertaining game, two red cards, a penalty, a pagar, some odd refereeing, a nice pie. Spennymoor is a wee ex-mining town and they've come up in the world in recent years- made me think of Kelty Hearts in some ways. Darlo fans were a bit sniffy towards them but I think it's worth a visit. Good to see The Quakers with still a decent following despite the efforts of George Reynolds and his 25,000 seater stadium (that he named after himself almost 20 years ago) to replace their old ground ‘The Feethams. A proper old football stadium on the river Skerne that sat back to back with the Cricket ground. The unfortunate story of a ‘dodgy owner’ with a huge ego embarking upon a vanity project (however well meant initially) that would eventually destroy such a long established community club. Believe the Darlington Arena is now used for Rugby Union and ironically the last time Darlington FC got a whiff of promotion their current accommodation wasn’t up to standard. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 I went to the Reynolds Arena. Rattling about in a 25000 seater stadium and we ended up next to the Morecambe fans with the drum.. Been to the new ground too. It's shared with egg chasers but one of the original sheds from Feethams has been rebuild there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Stoneyburn 1-0 West CalderNice ground but a very poor game. A healthy attendance today, quite a few more than they usually get. I guess a decent amount of fans of bigger clubs wanted to still watch some football. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atfccfc Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Edinburgh University V Spartans at Peffermill tonight. 2-1 Spartans 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tout P'ti FC Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Was also at the Edinburgh University v Spartans game. Big turnout on Futbology tonight, 13 checked in so far, including a guy who seems to have travelled from Italy to watch the Stoneyburn and Edinburgh University double header. Even the Romans never got as far as Stoneyburn!Two good goals tonight. Was worth risking frostbite for that alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: Was also at the Edinburgh University v Spartans game. Big turnout on Futbology tonight, 13 checked in so far, including a guy who seems to have travelled from Italy to watch the Stoneyburn and Edinburgh University double header. Even the Romans never got as far as Stoneyburn! Two good goals tonight. Was worth risking frostbite for that alone. The village of Petri Flavium is south of the Antonine Wall so perhaps the Romans did make it there, took one look and declared Veni, vidi, volo in dominum redire. Peffermill is down the road from Bam Towers and Uni's manager was my mate when young but I couldn't be arsed going out tonight- especially as I believe the cafe with the delicious home baking is currently out of action, alas. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor1874 Posted December 28, 2021 Share Posted December 28, 2021 Anyone get to the Tranent vs Preston match today? Only a friendly but seems like it was a cracker with Tranent winning 6-4. Crowed was reported as 345 IIRC. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 14 hours ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: Even the Romans never got as far as Stoneyburn! Now he's seen it we shouldn't worry too much about them invading again. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 15 hours ago, Le Tout P'ti FC said: Was also at the Edinburgh University v Spartans game. Big turnout on Futbology tonight, 13 checked in so far, including a guy who seems to have travelled from Italy to watch the Stoneyburn and Edinburgh University double header. I noticed that too... met a few of the EOS/LL regulars on the night, a couple who are on Futbology and many not. Bonnyrigg spies in attendance, WWFC committee too. A bit surprised that @tamthebam wimped out as it felt warmer than Bonnyrigg on Sunday. The pitchside barriers had ice on them at kickoff but they thawed. Don't go to Peffermill very often but a couple of winters ago I went as everything else was off. Anybody who's familiar will tell you the weather comes across the pitch towards the stand, so I stood at the opposite fence to try and get shelter from the wind and sleet. Mickey Lawson was in charge at VoL at the time, I know him from WW days. He saw me and told me to come into the dugout for shelter, and I asked what about the ref? "F**k the ref!" 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) Chesterfield 1-1 Halifax Town ... Top of the table clash yesterday in the National League. Home side equalised 10 mins from time after the had a penalty award overturned by the linesman. Decent game probably fair result. Sell out 8106 (779 away). Edited December 29, 2021 by Crow 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Leicester City 1-0 Liverpool @ King Power Stadium ... Liverpool see an early pen saved with the rebound coming off the bar, numerous other chances and somehow contrive to lose. Crowd 32,230. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight minge Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 On 26/12/2021 at 00:47, Tight John McVeigh is a tit said: Indonesia will most likely play Thailand in the final, who should comfortably beat them. 1st leg of the final tonight and Thailand, without getting much out of second gear, win 4-0. the second leg should be a non event. Indonesia do try and play some good football but Thailand are considerbly a stronger team. A few decent players in the line ups who probably play at a higher level than they currently do just now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jute Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Cumbernauld Colts 0-3 East Kilbride. Comfortable victory for East Kilbride who could easily have won by more but for some poor finishing and a couple of decent saves from Cumbernauld keeper. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig fae the Vale Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Was also at Cumbernauld Colts 0-3 East Kilbride. Cumbernauld had some decent possession, but forgot how to play when they got into the final third. EK well worth the win and the scoreline. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Chesterfield 1-1 Halifax Town ... Top of the table clash yesterday in the National League. Home side equalised 10 mins from time after the had a penalty award overturned by the linesman. Decent game probably fair result. Sell out 8106 (779 away). Decent crowd that (and away following) for the 5th Tier in England![emoji106] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowdenbeath Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Livingston United 2-3 Pumpherson. Pumpy came back to win in the West Lothian derby played in Denny! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-r-cfc Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Kilbirnie Ladeside 3 - 1 Dalry Thistle Decent enough game. Competitive, with some meaty tackles but a distinct lack of quality in the final third from both teams. Can see why both teams are at the bottom end of their respective leagues.Dalry looked decent working the ball forward but were a bit toothless up front. Largs did well to take advantage of some mistakes for their goals.Overall, a good excuse to get out of the house and see some football. Surface looked good as well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Manchester United 3-1 Burnley First football game at OT for me, having seen the rugby there previously. Can tick seeing Ronaldo off the to-do list now and work out how I'm going to see Messi before he packs it in. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mantis Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Dunbar Utd 3 Whitehill Welfare 1. New Countess Park last night. Includes obligatory shot with train 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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