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…
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Livingston, Tony Macaroni Arena – Hopper Tales #03
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….
Darlington, Blackwell Meadows – Hopper Tales #02
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…
Hartlepool United, Victoria Park – Hopper Tales #01
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…