The Groundhopper

Tales from Sticky Palms, as he trawls the Midlands and northern England searching for the soul of football.

Grounds Visited 2016/2017 Season

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Brackley Town 2 Didcot Town 2

The crowd are pouring out of Villa Park. The Groundhopper is gutted not to have seen a goal. I’m getting hammered with texts from White Van ...

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Aston Villa 0 Arsenal 0

It’s Monday morning and I’m in the kitchen at work making an award-winning pot of tea for two. I let it brew and take a pew. The office door...

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Stocksbridge Park Steels 1 FC Utd Manchester 1

I’m thrilled at seeing the ten goal bonanza at Wollaton FC. Big D and ‘Willy’ are sinking a few pints in the clubhouse. I leave them to it a...

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Wollaton 4 Magdala Amateurs 6 (first set)

It’s Wednesday evening and I’m driving Sally Gunnell home through a snow blizzard. I struggle up the hill towards Keyworth. I’m relieved to ...

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Sticky: Fell out of love with the professional game and am seeking solace in grass roots football.

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