Hoppers do it Anywhere
Plan B-B This weekend sees us in Lancashire for a visit to Bamber Bridge Football Club. Originally, I was due to visit Bolton Wanderers for their game against Stevenage, but the game was rearranged due to international call-ups. With train tickets already booked, The Toughsheet Stadium instead became tough shi… well, you get the picture….
The Final Furlong This weekend sees us heading to Cheltenham Town’s Whaddon Road via a relocated Hoppers Guide HQ. A visit to see family and friends in Uttoxeter for the weekend, and of course, a trip to a new ground thrown in along the way. Ironically, Uttoxeter and Cheltenham are both renowned for horse racing,…
Class of ’92 – A ’25 Update This week saw us heading to Greater Manchester for a League Two game between Salford City and Accrington Stanley. Think of Salford City and you inevitably think about United’s ‘Class of ’92’ and their takeover in ownership of the club. Brothers Phil and Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Ryan…
A Bradford Hat Trick This weekend we are heading to the home of Albion Sports in Bradford, West Yorkshire. This will be the third stadium I have visited in the city, having previously been to Valley Parade and the Odsal Stadium. Both occasions were to watch Bradford City versus Stoke City and the game at…
Accrington Stanley, Who Are They? I’m sure Accrington fans get sick of hearing that phrase from the old milk advert, but it’s a good question and we went to check out “exactly!” who Accrington Stanley are this weekend. Situated between Blackburn (4 miles west) and Burnley (6 miles east), Accrington is a former cotton and…