Hoppers Do It Together
Second Game of 2022/23 Season Our second trip of the new season saw us once again across the border and into Scotland. This time to visit New Central Park to see a club that is on the rise and with the financial backing that could see them rise even higher. Sooner, rather than later. Their…
Starting the New Season Just like any football team, you have to get into the swing of it again before taking it to the next level when the competition gets tougher. So, we started by heading off to Gretna Green, just over the border between England and Scotland. The host team. Gretna 2008, is actually…
Two Games in Two Days Following on from yesterday’s game at Blyth Spartans, we made the short trip to Newcastle United for their Premier League game against Aston Villa. A visit to St. James’ Park is always going to be a highlight but when you manage to blag a seat in the Milburn Suite hospitality,…
Back to the Northeast Following three successful trips north of the border, it was time to come back closer to home. We managed to fit in two games this weekend and the first up was Blyth Spartans v Kettering Town in the National League North. As a Stoke City fan, the memories of Blyth Spartans…
The Quest Continues Following our first two successful trips into Scotland, we kept the ball rolling and this time headed to South West Scotland and the small town of Annan in Dumfries and Galloway. The town is situated to the northwest of Carlisle and west of the Scottish border town Gretna Green and has a…
Where Next? Following our trips to Hartlepool, Darlington and Livingston and with a newfound urge to complete the 42 Scottish grounds instilled in me, we set off for the land of thistle, whiskey and heather once more. This time, the destination was Dumbarton, to the west of Glasgow and on the River Clyde. Nature, however, determined otherwise… Nature Bites Our…
Scotland, Anyone? Following my previous two trips to Hartlepool and Darlington in the North East of England, I had a sudden itch to take in a Scottish game for the very first time. Livingston were selling tickets for their upcoming Scottish Cup game v Ross County at a discounted price, so that seemed like a reasonable place to begin….
Week Two How to follow up an enjoyable first groundhopping trip to Hartlepool United? The obvious answer is to go to Hartlepool’s traditional rival, Darlington, right? Ok, maybe not so obvious but that’s the path I chose. It’s pretty much impossible to visit Darlington’s current ground without scratching your head and wondering “what the hell…
The FA Cup The FA Cup used to be seen as the pinnacle of English football and was renowned throughout the footballing world. In recent years, the competition has taken a back seat to the riches that come from TV station payments to the Premier League and the Champions League. We have seen the top…