Groundhopper Weekly
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Groundhopper Weekly is a publication curated by football fans covering our travels to grounds, sharing our experiences and the stories we uncover.
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What's this all about then?
Starting something new
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This week marked the start of something new.
We’ve started a Substack called Groundhopper Weekly.
The articles are going to be dedicated to Groundhopping and Non-League Football.
Check it out below!
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We’ve started a Substack called Groundhopper Weekly.
The articles are going to be dedicated to Groundhopping and Non-League Football.
Check it out below!
groundhopperweekly.substack.com/p/whats-this...
#groundhopper #groundhopping
#nonleague
Happy New Year!!!
Our first article of the year is out and written by Alex previewing the upcoming FA Cup weekend and what is in store for the Non-League clubs involved.
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Our first article of the year is out and written by Alex previewing the upcoming FA Cup weekend and what is in store for the Non-League clubs involved.
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#groundhopping #nonleague #facup #groundhopper #non-league
The Duality of the FA Cup
When Non League and Football League collide, there will only be one winner, the fans.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Happy New Year!!!
Our first article of the year is out and written by Alex previewing the upcoming FA Cup weekend and what is in store for the Non-League clubs involved.
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#groundhopping #nonleague #facup #groundhopper #non-league
Our first article of the year is out and written by Alex previewing the upcoming FA Cup weekend and what is in store for the Non-League clubs involved.
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#groundhopping #nonleague #facup #groundhopper #non-league
I know I said last week that we weren’t releasing any more articles between now and the New Year but thanks to one of our regular writers Jacob Waller we have a special Christmas article for you.
He talks about the history of football over the festive period.
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He talks about the history of football over the festive period.
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Flat Caps & Christmas Football
By Jacob Waller
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December 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I know I said last week that we weren’t releasing any more articles between now and the New Year but thanks to one of our regular writers Jacob Waller we have a special Christmas article for you.
He talks about the history of football over the festive period.
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He talks about the history of football over the festive period.
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Our latest Groundhopper Weekly article is out now!
Jacob Waller writes about how history was made recently at a Sittingbourne game when a father-son duo combined to score in a match against Hassocks.
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Jacob Waller writes about how history was made recently at a Sittingbourne game when a father-son duo combined to score in a match against Hassocks.
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#nonleague #groundhopping #soccer #football
Father-Son Goalscorers
The Only Father-Son Duo To Score in The Same Game in English Football - By Jacob Waller
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December 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Our latest Groundhopper Weekly article is out now!
Jacob Waller writes about how history was made recently at a Sittingbourne game when a father-son duo combined to score in a match against Hassocks.
groundhopperweekly.substack.com/p/father-son...
#nonleague #groundhopping #soccer #football
Jacob Waller writes about how history was made recently at a Sittingbourne game when a father-son duo combined to score in a match against Hassocks.
groundhopperweekly.substack.com/p/father-son...
#nonleague #groundhopping #soccer #football
Ever fancied starting your own Non-League Football Club? Well Tom Savage of Finchampstead United has and he writes all about in our latest article out today.
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Creating a Football Club - 5 aside to Three Consecutive Promotions
By Guest Writer Tom Savage
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December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Ever fancied starting your own Non-League Football Club? Well Tom Savage of Finchampstead United has and he writes all about in our latest article out today.
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#groundhopper #groundhopping #nonleague #football #soccer
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Check out our latest article written by @tttonlf.bsky.social. Christian writes about how our grassroots pitches are so important to our local communities and why they should be protected.
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#groundhopping #nonleague #football #localcommunity
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Pitched Out
The Mass Selling of our beautiful Football Pitches
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December 8, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Check out our latest article written by @tttonlf.bsky.social. Christian writes about how our grassroots pitches are so important to our local communities and why they should be protected.
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My Latest contribution on @groundhopperweekly.bsky.social is now live!
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December 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
My Latest contribution on @groundhopperweekly.bsky.social is now live!
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November 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Don’t know what to get for the Groundhopper in your life this Christmas?
Look no further than our very own Groundhopper Notebook.
We are offering a 10% discount on all orders from now until the end of December.
Use code XMASHOPPER at checkout to get your discount.
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Look no further than our very own Groundhopper Notebook.
We are offering a 10% discount on all orders from now until the end of December.
Use code XMASHOPPER at checkout to get your discount.
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Written by guest writer Jacob Waller our latest article is all about ex Premier League players who now ply their trade in Non-League.
It’s a fantastic piece of writing so please do give it a read.
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#nonleague #groundhopper #football #premierleague #liverpool
It’s a fantastic piece of writing so please do give it a read.
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#nonleague #groundhopper #football #premierleague #liverpool
Premier League to Non-League
By Guest Writer & Sittingbourne FC Programme Editor Jacob Waller
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November 14, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Written by guest writer Jacob Waller our latest article is all about ex Premier League players who now ply their trade in Non-League.
It’s a fantastic piece of writing so please do give it a read.
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#nonleague #groundhopper #football #premierleague #liverpool
It’s a fantastic piece of writing so please do give it a read.
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#nonleague #groundhopper #football #premierleague #liverpool
This week’s Groundhopper Weekly article is out and @irnsbru.bsky.social talks about his journey in this seasons FA Cup.
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#groundhopping #groundhopper #facup #football #soccer #nonleague
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November 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
This week’s Groundhopper Weekly article is out and @irnsbru.bsky.social talks about his journey in this seasons FA Cup.
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#groundhopping #groundhopper #facup #football #soccer #nonleague
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Our latest Groundhopper Weekly article is out and @tttonlf.bsky.social raises some interesting points about how maybe sometimes less is more when broadcasting football games on the telly.
#nonleague #groundhopping #skysports #tntsports #football #soccer
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Over-saturating the beautiful game
Sometimes less is more...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Our latest Groundhopper Weekly article is out and @tttonlf.bsky.social raises some interesting points about how maybe sometimes less is more when broadcasting football games on the telly.
#nonleague #groundhopping #skysports #tntsports #football #soccer
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#nonleague #groundhopping #skysports #tntsports #football #soccer
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Ever wondered what life is like as a Non-League YouTuber? Then check out our latest article, written by the brilliant Jon Warren (Gaming Blomp).
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#groundhopping #groundhopper #youtube #youtuber #nonleague #football #soccer #ecfc #exetercity #herefordunited
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The life of a Non- League Youtuber
By Guest Writer Jon Warren (Gaming Blomp)
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October 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Ever wondered what life is like as a Non-League YouTuber? Then check out our latest article, written by the brilliant Jon Warren (Gaming Blomp).
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#groundhopping #groundhopper #youtube #youtuber #nonleague #football #soccer #ecfc #exetercity #herefordunited
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I’m on a mission - to see all 6 @nsl.ca teams at home in this inaugural season.
In April, @liberoacademica.bsky.social and I hit the launch with @vancouverrisefc.bsky.social and @afctoronto.bsky.social as well as @ottrapidfc.bsky.social.
Let’s call this bringing #groundhopping to Canada.
In April, @liberoacademica.bsky.social and I hit the launch with @vancouverrisefc.bsky.social and @afctoronto.bsky.social as well as @ottrapidfc.bsky.social.
Let’s call this bringing #groundhopping to Canada.
September 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
I’m on a mission - to see all 6 @nsl.ca teams at home in this inaugural season.
In April, @liberoacademica.bsky.social and I hit the launch with @vancouverrisefc.bsky.social and @afctoronto.bsky.social as well as @ottrapidfc.bsky.social.
Let’s call this bringing #groundhopping to Canada.
In April, @liberoacademica.bsky.social and I hit the launch with @vancouverrisefc.bsky.social and @afctoronto.bsky.social as well as @ottrapidfc.bsky.social.
Let’s call this bringing #groundhopping to Canada.
New article out now!
@irnsbru.bsky.social writes about his desire to visit The Smallest Football League in the World.
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#nonleague #nonleague #groundhopping #groundhopper #smallestleagueintheworld #islesofscilly #scillyisles
@irnsbru.bsky.social writes about his desire to visit The Smallest Football League in the World.
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#nonleague #nonleague #groundhopping #groundhopper #smallestleagueintheworld #islesofscilly #scillyisles
One for the Football Bucket List, am I being a bit Scilly?
The small group of islands off the coast of Cornwall has a very unique football league
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September 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
New article out now!
@irnsbru.bsky.social writes about his desire to visit The Smallest Football League in the World.
groundhopperweekly.substack.com/p/one-for-th...
#nonleague #nonleague #groundhopping #groundhopper #smallestleagueintheworld #islesofscilly #scillyisles
@irnsbru.bsky.social writes about his desire to visit The Smallest Football League in the World.
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#nonleague #nonleague #groundhopping #groundhopper #smallestleagueintheworld #islesofscilly #scillyisles
Our next article is going to be out tomorrow morning.
@irnsbru.bsky.social has written a great article about the world's smallest football league.
We think this one may interest you. @sweeperpod.bsky.social
Subscribe below so you don't miss out.
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@irnsbru.bsky.social has written a great article about the world's smallest football league.
We think this one may interest you. @sweeperpod.bsky.social
Subscribe below so you don't miss out.
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September 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Our next article is going to be out tomorrow morning.
@irnsbru.bsky.social has written a great article about the world's smallest football league.
We think this one may interest you. @sweeperpod.bsky.social
Subscribe below so you don't miss out.
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@irnsbru.bsky.social has written a great article about the world's smallest football league.
We think this one may interest you. @sweeperpod.bsky.social
Subscribe below so you don't miss out.
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Our next article is going to be out in the middle of the week.
You can read our latest article now written by the brilliant @tttonlf.bsky.social.
He talks about a trip he took to Chatham Town for their game vs @ramsgatefc.bsky.social in the Kent derby.
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You can read our latest article now written by the brilliant @tttonlf.bsky.social.
He talks about a trip he took to Chatham Town for their game vs @ramsgatefc.bsky.social in the Kent derby.
open.substack.com/pub/groundho...
September 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Our next article is going to be out in the middle of the week.
You can read our latest article now written by the brilliant @tttonlf.bsky.social.
He talks about a trip he took to Chatham Town for their game vs @ramsgatefc.bsky.social in the Kent derby.
open.substack.com/pub/groundho...
You can read our latest article now written by the brilliant @tttonlf.bsky.social.
He talks about a trip he took to Chatham Town for their game vs @ramsgatefc.bsky.social in the Kent derby.
open.substack.com/pub/groundho...
This week’s article is ready to read.
Following a revisit to @claptoncfc.co.uk guest writer @mattcoughlan.bsky.social talks about why revisiting grounds you have been to before is worthwhile.
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Following a revisit to @claptoncfc.co.uk guest writer @mattcoughlan.bsky.social talks about why revisiting grounds you have been to before is worthwhile.
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#groundhopper #groundhopping⚽️ #groundhopping #nonleague
Are revisits worthwhile?
By guest writer Matt Coughlan
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August 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
This week’s article is ready to read.
Following a revisit to @claptoncfc.co.uk guest writer @mattcoughlan.bsky.social talks about why revisiting grounds you have been to before is worthwhile.
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#groundhopper #groundhopping⚽️ #groundhopping #nonleague
Following a revisit to @claptoncfc.co.uk guest writer @mattcoughlan.bsky.social talks about why revisiting grounds you have been to before is worthwhile.
open.substack.com/pub/groundho...
#groundhopper #groundhopping⚽️ #groundhopping #nonleague
Latest article is now out!
@irnsbru talks about the history of the London Underground Football League and his love for the competition. He also previews the upcoming season.
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#groundhopper #groundhopping #nonleague #londonunderground #football #soccer
@irnsbru talks about the history of the London Underground Football League and his love for the competition. He also previews the upcoming season.
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#groundhopper #groundhopping #nonleague #londonunderground #football #soccer
August 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Latest article is now out!
@irnsbru talks about the history of the London Underground Football League and his love for the competition. He also previews the upcoming season.
open.substack.com/pub/groundho...
#groundhopper #groundhopping #nonleague #londonunderground #football #soccer
@irnsbru talks about the history of the London Underground Football League and his love for the competition. He also previews the upcoming season.
open.substack.com/pub/groundho...
#groundhopper #groundhopping #nonleague #londonunderground #football #soccer
New article coming out on Monday by @irnsbru.bsky.social. You don’t have to wait until then for Groundhopper Weekly content, though. Check out this week's article by @tttonlf.bsky.social now.
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#groundhopping #groundhopper #nonleague #football #mentalhealth #soccer
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August 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
New article coming out on Monday by @irnsbru.bsky.social. You don’t have to wait until then for Groundhopper Weekly content, though. Check out this week's article by @tttonlf.bsky.social now.
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#groundhopping #groundhopper #nonleague #football #mentalhealth #soccer
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This week’s article has just been released!!
@tttonlf.bsky.social talks about how going to the footy can have a positive impact on our mental health.
It’s a really interesting read about a very important subject.
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#groundhopper #groundhopping #mentalhealth
@tttonlf.bsky.social talks about how going to the footy can have a positive impact on our mental health.
It’s a really interesting read about a very important subject.
open.substack.com/pub/groundho...
#groundhopper #groundhopping #mentalhealth
August 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This week’s article has just been released!!
@tttonlf.bsky.social talks about how going to the footy can have a positive impact on our mental health.
It’s a really interesting read about a very important subject.
open.substack.com/pub/groundho...
#groundhopper #groundhopping #mentalhealth
@tttonlf.bsky.social talks about how going to the footy can have a positive impact on our mental health.
It’s a really interesting read about a very important subject.
open.substack.com/pub/groundho...
#groundhopper #groundhopping #mentalhealth
Who wants to be our 200th Substack subscriber?
Thanks to all our readers & subscribers!
An even bigger thank you to guest writers and our regular writers @tttonlf & @irnsbru
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#football #soccer
Thanks to all our readers & subscribers!
An even bigger thank you to guest writers and our regular writers @tttonlf & @irnsbru
If you want to join in the fun then please do consider subscribing.
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#football #soccer
August 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Who wants to be our 200th Substack subscriber?
Thanks to all our readers & subscribers!
An even bigger thank you to guest writers and our regular writers @tttonlf & @irnsbru
If you want to join in the fun then please do consider subscribing.
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#football #soccer
Thanks to all our readers & subscribers!
An even bigger thank you to guest writers and our regular writers @tttonlf & @irnsbru
If you want to join in the fun then please do consider subscribing.
groundhopperweekly.substack.com
#football #soccer
Our next article will be released on Monday. You don't have to wait until then for Groundhopper Weekly content, though. Why don't you spend some time this weekend reading our latest article by the brilliant Andy Stone (Footy Watch)
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#soccer #footy
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#soccer #footy
August 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Our next article will be released on Monday. You don't have to wait until then for Groundhopper Weekly content, though. Why don't you spend some time this weekend reading our latest article by the brilliant Andy Stone (Footy Watch)
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#soccer #footy
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#soccer #footy
Our latest Substack article is out and this week it’s our first ever interview with the brilliant Andy Stone (Stoner) from #Footywatch.
Andy talks about his love for Non-League football and the fundraising he does for charity through Non-League.
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Andy talks about his love for Non-League football and the fundraising he does for charity through Non-League.
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August 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Our latest Substack article is out and this week it’s our first ever interview with the brilliant Andy Stone (Stoner) from #Footywatch.
Andy talks about his love for Non-League football and the fundraising he does for charity through Non-League.
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#groundhopper
Andy talks about his love for Non-League football and the fundraising he does for charity through Non-League.
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Introducing Groundhopper Weekly 🗞⚽️
Your new go to read for groundhopping adventures, expert football opinions, and the occasional interview.
🔥 Plus, all paid subscribers get a FREE copy of our exclusive Groundhopper Notebook.
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Your new go to read for groundhopping adventures, expert football opinions, and the occasional interview.
🔥 Plus, all paid subscribers get a FREE copy of our exclusive Groundhopper Notebook.
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August 1, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Introducing Groundhopper Weekly 🗞⚽️
Your new go to read for groundhopping adventures, expert football opinions, and the occasional interview.
🔥 Plus, all paid subscribers get a FREE copy of our exclusive Groundhopper Notebook.
groundhopperweekly.substack.com
Your new go to read for groundhopping adventures, expert football opinions, and the occasional interview.
🔥 Plus, all paid subscribers get a FREE copy of our exclusive Groundhopper Notebook.
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Polonia Warsaw’s passion shines even in defeat. Authentic groundhopping adventure filled with heart.
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Dispatches from an Iranian-American Expat: July 31st, 2025
Polonia Warszawa v GKS Tychy: July 27th, 2025
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July 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Polonia Warsaw’s passion shines even in defeat. Authentic groundhopping adventure filled with heart.
#PolishSoccer #Warsaw #groundhopping @groundhopperweekly.bsky.social
#PolishSoccer #Warsaw #groundhopping @groundhopperweekly.bsky.social
Hot off the press Christian from @tttonlf.bsky.social second article is now out. He details in this piece his suggestions on how Non League Football could be improved from a fans perspective.
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#nonleague #nonleaguefootball
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#nonleague #nonleaguefootball
July 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Hot off the press Christian from @tttonlf.bsky.social second article is now out. He details in this piece his suggestions on how Non League Football could be improved from a fans perspective.
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#nonleague #nonleaguefootball
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#nonleague #nonleaguefootball