Football

[balne-wonderer]

Here's mine

Elland Road, Leeds
Anfield, Liverpool
Goodison Park, Everton
Highbury, Arsenal
Emerates, Arsenal
Stamford Bridge, Chelsea
Loftus Road, QPR
Craven Cottage, Fulham
Old Trafford, Stretford FC.
Maine Road, Man City
Eastlands, Man City
Roker Park, Sunderland
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
St James Park, Newcastle
Britannia Stadium, Stoke
Villa Park, Aston Villa
The Hawthorns, WBA
Boleyn Ground, West Ham
White Hart Lane, Tottenham
Vetch Field, Swansea
Liberty Stadium, Swansea
Carrow Road, Norwich
The Dell, Southampton
St Marys, Southampton
Springfield Park, Wigan
DW Stadium, Wigan
Elm Park, Reading
Majeski Stadium, Reading
Ninian Park, Cardiff
Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Boothferry Park, Hull
KC Stadium, Hull
Filbert Street, Leicester
Walkers Stadium, Leicester
Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace
Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough
Riverside, Middlesbrough
The New Den, Millwall
The Withdean, Brighton
The AMEX Stadium, Brighton
City Ground, Nottingham Forest
Turf Moor, Burnley
Baseball Ground, Derby
Pride Park, Derby
Ewood Park, Blackburn
Burnden Park, Bolton
Reebok Stadium, Bolton
The Valley, Charlton
Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield
Molineux, Wolves
Portman Road, Ipswich
St Andrews, Birmingham
Hillsbrough, Sheff Wed
London Road, Peterborough
Oakwell, Barnsley
Ashton Gate, Bristol City
Bloomfield Road, Blackpool
Vicarage Road, Watford
Prenton Park, Tranmere
Belle View, Doncaster
Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster
Griffin Park, Brentford
Bramall Lane, Sheff Utd
Huish Park, Yeovil
Banks Stadium, Walsall
Highfield Road, Coventry
Ricoh Arena, Coventry
Brisbane Road, Leyton Orient
Deepdale, Preston NE
Brunton Park, Carlisle
Gay Meadow, Shrewsbury
Layer Road, Colchester
Community Stadium, Colchester
Whaddon Road, Cheltenham
Boundary Park, Oldham
Gigg Lane, Bury
Spotland, Rochdale
Victoria Park, Hartlepool
St James Park, Exeter
Stadium MK, MK Dons
Glanford Park, Scunthorpe
Fratton Park, Portsmouth
Rockingham Road, Kettering
Adams Park, Wycombe
County Ground, Swindon
Valley Parade, Bradford City
Home Park, Plymouth
Plainmoor, Torquay
Memorial Stadium, Bristol Rovers
Vale Park, Port Vale
The Priestfields, Gillingham
Millmoor, Rotherham
Don Valley Stadium, Rotherham
Roots Hall, Southend
Saltergate, Chesterfield
Kassam Stadium, Oxford
Kit Kat Crescent, York
Sixfields, Northampton
Bridge Road, Histon
Field Mill, Mansfield
Victoria Road, Goole
Throstle Nest, Farsley
Wetherby Road, Harrogate Town
Station View, Harrogate Railway
Racecourse Ground, Wrexham (although it was for Crusaders RL v Leeds Rhinos)

 

[Johnuk123]

Gordon Strachan who nobody else will employ given the Scotland job.

He inherits an International side of disinterested players who are rated lower than the Cape Verde Islands.

I'll give him 12 months.

 

[BlythPower]

Pretty short grounds list:

League:
Aston Villa - Villa Park
Birmingham City - St Andrews
Coventry City - Highfield Road and Ricoh Arena
Crewe Alexandra - Alexandra Stadium
Darlington - Feethams
Derby County - Pride Park
Leicester City - Walkers Stadium
Milton Keynes Dons - Stadium:MK
Sunderland AFC - Stadium of Light
Walsall - Bescot Stadium
West Bromwich Albion - The Hawthorns
Wimbledon - National Hockey Stadium
Wolverhampton Wanderers - Molineux

Non-league:
Alfreton Town - North Street
Chasetown - Scholars Ground
Eastwood Town - Coronation Park
Hednesford Town - Keys Park
Hucknall Town - Watnall Road
Ilkeston FC/Ilkeston Town - New Manor Ground
Matlock Town - Causeway Lane
Mickleover Sports - Raygar Stadium
Rushall Olympic - Dales Lane
AFC Telford United - New Bucks Head
Whitby Town - Turnbull Ground

 

[balne-wonderer]

Another visit (I think my 5th) to St Andrews tonight to see the FA Cup 3rd round replay between Birmingham City and Leeds United.

Only a 25 minute drive as i'm currently working down in the West Midlands. To be fair to Birmingham (or Small Heath as SS4 calls them) they enclosed detailed directions slip with the ticket for driving, buses and trains. Pretty decent.

My ticket is for the Gil Merrick lower block 2, row 17. Although i'll probably just stand at the back. Come on Leeds, lets have something to shout about.

 

[Johnuk123]

. To be fair to Birmingham (or Small Heath as SS4 calls them) QUOTE]

Birmingham City are universally called Small Heath around the West Mids and have been for decades.

 

[Clip]

So after moaning about the wage bill old saggy face Redknapp looks likely to sign Remy on anything up to £80K a week. Remy now looks like a mercenary as its more than likely QPR will go down and he can waltz off back to France with a big pay off and enjoy his money.

Shocking behaviour and now that I can see he is a player only interested in the money Im actually a little bit glad we are not signing him.

Though we really do need some new people in

 

[Butts]

Gordon Strachan who nobody else will employ given the Scotland job.

He inherits an International side of disinterested players who are rated lower than the Cape Verde Islands.

I'll give him 12 months.

Okay, theres no need to rub it in

 

[Johnuk123]

Okay, theres no need to rub it in

It's a shame because in the not to distant past Scotland actually had some pretty good players.

Not many good Scottish players around now most of the really good ones last played in the 1970's

 

[DarloRich]

Give me a bit of time and i will do my grounds list

 

[Butts]

It's a shame because in the not to distant past Scotland actually had some pretty good players.

Not may good Scottish players around now most of the really good ones last played in the 1970's

Indeed I remember Archie Gemmells "wonder goal" against the Dutch in Argentina 1978

Scotland used to qualify when England didn't at a number of tournaments, the last time they got there was France 98 World Cup.

I believe the decline can be traced to the onset of the English Premier League when the "other UK" players were replaced with foreigners to a large degree. This has reduced the chances for prospective Dalglishes and Sounesses etc

 

[balne-wonderer]

Give me a bit of time and i will do my grounds list

I had a chance to go to Darlington's ground a few years ago in the League Cup (or was it the JPT??!) but turned it down, really wish I didn't now.

Leeds won 1-0.

 

[DarloRich]

I had a chance to go to Darlington's ground a few years ago in the League Cup (or was it the JPT??!) but turned it down, really wish I didn't now.

Leeds won 1-0.

We played you in both. That wasn’t really our ground. Feethams was out ground that was a monstrous monument to ego and avarice.

I have now seen my club play at 4 homes grounds, can anyone name them?

 

[Trainfan344]

I saw the FA Vase Trophy between Lowestoft and Kirkham and Wesham at Wembley, Even though we lost 2-1 after being 1-0 up for about 80 minutes

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

I have now seen my club play at 4 homes grounds, can anyone name them?

I will have a go at this...

Feethams
The Darlington Arena
Shildon....proposed ground-share
Heritage Park

 

[richw]

Gordon Strachan who nobody else will employ given the Scotland job.

He inherits an International side of disinterested players who are rated lower than the Cape Verde Islands.

I'll give him 12 months.

If it gets him off my tv as a pundit, I will support him fully as Scotland manager no matter what the results!

 

[MidnightFlyer]

I believe the decline can be traced to the onset of the English Premier League when the "other UK" players were replaced with foreigners to a large degree. This has reduced the chances for prospective Dalglishes and Sounesses etc

It's not just the actions of the EPL though, there's a significant lack of youth development in Scottish football. The EPL teams can't buy if there's no-one worthy of being bought!

 

[richw]

My Grounds List is pretty embarrassing.
Home Park (Plymouth Argyle)
St James Park (Exeter City)
Plainmoor, (Torquay United, executive box as a guest of an employee of TUFC)
Anfield
St Andrews (I was in the Birmingham end a a guest of a sponsor, despite being a Liverpool fan, Liverpool beat Birmingham 7-0 in this game, Was an FA cup Quarter Final match)
Vicarage Road (Watford, although I was watching Saracens playing rugby)
Cardiff City Stadium (again seen a rugby match Cardiff Blues)
Madejski Stadium (again Rugby, London Irish play there)
Memorial Ground Bristol, (again Rugby)

 

[Phil6219]

Common Sense has prevailed with the BBC now reporting that the FA have rescinded the red card shown to Vincent Kompany at the weekend.

Phil

 

[Ivo]

My Grounds List is pretty embarrassing.

If your list is embarrassing words do my list no justice

 

[Darandio]

So after moaning about the wage bill old saggy face Redknapp looks likely to sign Remy on anything up to £80K a week. Remy now looks like a mercenary as its more than likely QPR will go down and he can waltz off back to France with a big pay off and enjoy his money.

Shocking behaviour and now that I can see he is a player only interested in the money Im actually a little bit glad we are not signing him.

Though we really do need some new people in

It also wouldn't surprise me if he feels that he has a better chance of staying in the EPL with QPR than Newcastle. It might sound strange, but it isn't beyond the realms of possibility. I actually think QPR will stay up but equally don't think Newcastle will go down either.

There is always the whole "London" thing as well, players have historically turned down moves to the more northern clubs, even for lesser money.

 

[richw]

If your list is embarrassing words do my list no justice

Embarrassing in the lack of grounds, and half of them I didnt even see football at!

 

[313103]

Common Sense has prevailed with the BBC now reporting that the FA have rescinded the red card shown to Vincent Kompany at the weekend.

Phil

Perhaps you think that as a result Jack Wilshere should now be punished and banned for three games for simulation. That way it would be fair!

That is me talking with my tinted spectacles being taken off.

 

[Phil6219]

Perhaps you think that as a result Jack Wilshere should now be punished and banned for three games for simulation. That way it would be fair!

No, I think he made a bit of a meal out of it but there was contact to an extent.

For the record, I have nothing against Arsenal. They are one of the few Premiership clubs which I have respect for, they got their glory though hard work and fair spending. They also have a great youth academy and do well at bringing up players through the youth system. I actually went to a few of their games back in 2009 as a friend of mine was a Gooner, it was fun.

Phil
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Speaking of developing youth talent, Manchester City have been quite good at youth development over the years having turned out a fair number of regular first team players (though since the big names arrived things have changed).

One such player was Michael Johnson, he had talent but suffered a bad injury and never really recovered from that. He struggled with match fitness and injuries, his last game for City was in 2009 (he did spend time on loan though) but it seems the club finally axed him after it looks like we found out "who really ate all the pies"...

News Article

Quite a severance package, I'm in agreement with the comments though surely the club can terminate his contract as he violated the general rules of being a professional footballer and became a right fat sod*

*no offence to fat sods, I've lost my once "Herculean Physique" since I stopped playing a few years ago...

Phil

 

[andrew bell]

My Grounds List is pretty embarrassing.
Home Park (Plymouth Argyle)
St James Park (Exeter City)
Plainmoor, (Torquay United, executive box as a guest of an employee of TUFC)
Anfield
St Andrews (I was in the Birmingham end a a guest of a sponsor, despite being a Liverpool fan, Liverpool beat Birmingham 7-0 in this game, Was an FA cup Quarter Final match)
Vicarage Road (Watford, although I was watching Saracens playing rugby)
Cardiff City Stadium (again seen a rugby match Cardiff Blues)
Madejski Stadium (again Rugby, London Irish play there)
Memorial Ground Bristol, (again Rugby)

A list that small is never embarrassing, some people can only get certain days off work or have other things to do at weekends, or are limited to how far they can go.

Also if we are going to use non league and old grounds I do have a lot more to add, but I will only add it if people are interested in it

 

[richw]

A list that small is never embarrassing, some people can only get certain days off work or have other things to do at weekends, or are limited to how far they can go.

I live down in Cornwall so am looking at 200 miles plus to get anywhere.

 

[313103]

I think that it would take me half a day to put all the grounds ive been to. I have also been to a few European Grounds as well. When i was younger i use to do Non League grounds.

I could probably do at least two divisions of Eighteen of Grounds that no longer exist.
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No, I think he made a bit of a meal out of it but there was contact to an extent.

For the record, I have nothing against Arsenal. They are one of the few Premiership clubs which I have respect for, they got their glory though hard work and fair spending. They also have a great youth academy and do well at bringing up players through the youth system. I actually went to a few of their games back in 2009 as a friend of mine was a Gooner, it was fun.
Phil

I actually use to like going to Maine Road back in the day, i wouldnt say i supported them per say. Not long after David Rocastle's passing we played there and along with lots of fans that day a few tears were shed, both the City and Arsenal fans were singing as one in respect for the young man so tragically taken away so early in life.

The one player i do like and have respect for in Man City's team is actually Vincent Kompany, he doesnt seem to have been blinded by what is going on at the Etihad and plays the game with a bit of passion.

 

[Ivo]

My list was actually erroneous. It isn't formed exclusively of Roots Hall (plus Wembley if that counts).

It is formed of Roots Hall and Twerton Park (Bath City). Yay for doubling my tally.

 

[Clip]

It also wouldn't surprise me if he feels that he has a better chance of staying in the EPL with QPR than Newcastle. It might sound strange, but it isn't beyond the realms of possibility. I actually think QPR will stay up but equally don't think Newcastle will go down either.

There is always the whole "London" thing as well, players have historically turned down moves to the more northern clubs, even for lesser money.

Reminds me of Jermaine Jenas and his transfer to Tottenham with him saying living in Newcastle whilst playing for them was like livingin in a goldfish bowl. So he moved to London. I still chuckle at that one

 

[DarloRich]

I will have a go at this...

Feethams
The Darlington Arena
Shildon....proposed ground-share
Heritage Park

nearly! ( i havent seen us play at Shildon yet!)

 

[Chew Chew]

No he hasnt; the interview you're referring to was given BEFORE the CVA was rejected, and BEFORE all the assets, including the club's history and trophies, were transferred from the oldco to the newco. Had that last bit not happened, we would have a different story to tell; however, as it is, fortunately we have retained the club's history and are the same Rangers.

What Mr Green is saying NOW is rather more relevant to reality NOW than what he was saying more than 6 months ago - which might have been a very real possibility then, but is not where we find ourselves at the present time.

Ignore what he said previously because it doesn't agree with your point of view. Brilliant!!

What about the round that The Rangers entered the Scottish Cup in? If they were the same team then you should have entered at the same round as all the SPL sides, you didn't.