An Elusive Double Century Today, we will visit Guiseley AFC’s home ground, Nethermoor Park, in what will (hopefully) be a landmark achievement for Hoppers Guide. Of course, our 200th ground visit should have happened two weeks ago. Plan A was to visit Hallam FC, the world’s oldest continuously used football ground. A combination of bad…
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Huddersfield Town, John Smith’s Stadium – Hopper Tales #90
‘Ave It Mention Huddersfield Town’s John Smith’s Stadium and my mind inevitably goes to that iconic beer advert starring Peter Kay. You remember the one, where a bunch of lads were doing fancy keep-ups among themselves and the ball eventually goes to Peter Kay, who launches it into a nearby garden while saying “‘Ave it!”…
Tow Law Town, Ironworks Road – Hopper Tales #75
Up in Them Thar Hills Following our rare midweek trip to Murrayfield (Hopper Tales #74), this weekend we were back to the Northern League and Tow Law Town FC. Tow Law, (pronounced ‘Ow!’ the same way as if you hit your thumb with a hammer and have an aversion to cursing) is a small town…



