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🎵 The Autoglass Trophy, we've won it 2 times 🎵

Legacy Football Fan & Hopper of football grounds
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Saturday saw us head to Lancashire for a Northern Premier League game between Lancaster City and Blyth Spartans

See how we got on, and if you enjoy the read, please RT, like, or leave us a comment. It's always appreciated 👍

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Lancaster City, The Giant Axe - Hopper Tales #139
A Northern Premier League Premier Division game between Lancaster City and Blyth Spartans on April 12th, 2025. A Hopper's view of the match experience.
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April 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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This Saturday saw us heading to @newtonacliffefc.bsky.social for a NPL Div One East game against @belpertownfc.bsky.social

See how we got on below and, as always, all likes, comments & reposts are very welcome

#nonleague #nonleaguefooty

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Newton Aycliffe, Moore Lane Park – Hopper Tales #132
An NPL Northern Division One East game between Newton Aycliffe and Belper Town on February 15th, 2025. KO 3:00 pm. A Hopper's view of the match experience.
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February 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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After storm Eowyn, I wasn't expecting such a gorgeous day out at Whitby Town 🌞

See how I got on as the Seasiders faced off against Workington AFC in the Northern Premier League

🖤🤍🤝💙🤍❤️

#nonleaguefootball #Whitby #Workington #NonLeague

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Whitby Town, The Turnbull Ground - Hopper Tales #130
A Northern Premier League Premier Division game between Whitby Town and Workington on January 25th, 2025. KO 3:00 pm. A Hopper's view of the match experience.
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January 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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A little later than usual due to 2 games this weekend

A review of Ibrox Stadium and Rangers FC from Sunday's Scottish Cup game v Fraserburgh

All feedback, likes and RTs are much appreciated

#Rangers #RangersFC

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Glasgow Rangers, Ibrox Stadium - Hopper Tales #129
A Scottish Cup 4th Round game between Glasgow Rangers and Fraserburgh on January 19th, year. KO 2:15 pm. A Hopper's view of the match experience.
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January 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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A postponed game left us with the alternative to revisit the Ford Hub Complex for the Hub derby between Sunderland West End and Chester-Le-Street United

Read how we got on and as always, all feedback/likes/RTs etc are much valued

#NonLeague

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Sunderland West End, Ford Hub - Hopper Tales #127
An FA Vase 4th Round game between Sunderland West End and Chester-Le-Street United on January 11th, 2024. KO 3:00 pm. A Hopper's view of the match experience.
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January 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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See how @liberoacademica.bsky.social got on in the posh seats at West Ham's London Stadium

As he says, "Green Street it is not"

As usual, all feedback, RTs and likes are much appreciated and I'm sure Steve would appreciate a follow 👍

#WHU #westham

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‘It’s Football Jim, But Not as We Know it’ – Football from the Other Side - Hoppers Guide
In a rare foray into the dizzy heights of the Premier League, Steve Sharman takes temporary leave from non-league groundhopping to join the prawn sandwich brigade and watch West Ham take on Liverpool ...
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January 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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A day late but here is our review of Washington FC and the Northern Area Playing Fields ground

A tough match against Sunderland RCA and some great company on the day

Read how we got on... 🖤🤍🤝💙🤍

#NonLeague #nonleaguefootball #groundhopping

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Washington, Northern Area Playing Fields - Hopper Tales #126
A Northern League Division Two game between Washington and Sunderland RCA on December 28th, 2024. KO 3:00 pm. A Hopper's view of the match experience.
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December 31, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Question:

If a proven manager like Robins, Moyes or Cooper is appointed and fails... does the next sacking need to be way above their head?

I feel like the problem lies way above the manager and even above Walters
December 28, 2024 at 11:28 PM
BRING IN A DINOSAUR!

I'm fed up with 'forward-thinking, young coaches' who end up being useless

David Moyes would be ideal if we can persuade him
December 27, 2024 at 10:14 PM
Remember when we laughed at Watford sacking managers left, right and centre?

Difference is, they have always remained competitive whilst doing so

We have looked like a nice crispy lettuce at a vegan's Christmas lunch

Time to bring in a dinosaur to steady the ship & give us some steel back
December 27, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Hard to believe that Christmas is 364 days away, yet there are some people who have already got their decorations up!
a man with a surprised look on his face and the word unbelievable
ALT: a man with a surprised look on his face and the word unbelievable
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December 26, 2024 at 12:11 PM
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On Saturday we visited the Northumberland town of #Prudhoe for the Essity Park derby between Prudhoe Youth Club and Newcastle University

See how we got on below and all shares/likes/comments are much appreciated 👍

#NonLeague #NonLeagueFootball

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Newcastle University, Essity Park - Hopper Tales #125
A Northern League Division Two game between Newcastle University and Prudhoe Youth Club on December 21st, 2024. KO 3:00 pm. A Hopper's view of the match.
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December 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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Where are you off for your footy fix this weekend?

For us, it's a game between two Northern League clubs who share the same ground

Newcastle University v Prudhoe Youth Club at Essity Park

Looking forward to our first visit!

#groundhopping #NonLeague
December 20, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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West Allotment's fan ownership scheme!

£14 per month (other, cheaper options available) gives me a say in the running of a Northern League club and in so doing, help them stay afloat with my contribution

Let's see if we can make them grow, together!

#NonLeague

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December 19, 2024 at 9:01 PM
My picks to make the NFL Playoffs!

#NFLPathtothePlayoffs
December 19, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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Saturday saw us travel to Crook Town for our latest #FAVase adventure, the opposition provided by Carlisle City

See how we got on below and please RT/like/comment/follow etc... it's all much appreciated 👍

#groundhopping 🖤🤍🤝🖤💛🤍

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Crook Town, Sir Tom Cowie Millfields - Hopper Tales #124
An FA Vase game between Crook Town and Carlisle City on December 14th, 2024. KO 3:00 pm. A Hopper's view of the match experience.
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December 16, 2024 at 5:00 PM
What is it about our club that drains players' ability and turns them all into Dave Bambers?

Even Pelach is losing his excitable puppy dog look and looking more haunted by the day

Something is very wrong with the fabric of the club to have this result on so many people
December 14, 2024 at 8:58 PM
This pretty much sums up social media life in 2024

This is the way it will continue until the human race is wiped out unless common sense makes a welcome and overdue return
December 12, 2024 at 3:17 PM
With 10 mins left, it had to be done

We knew it was coming
December 10, 2024 at 9:38 PM
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Songs from 4 completely different genres that blow you away...

This would be mine (link to each in the comments)

1 - 2Cellos - The Trooper
2 - Disturbed - Sound of Silence
3 - Spandau Ballet - Through the Barricades
4 - Ren Gill - The Tale of Jenny & Screech

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2CELLOS - The Trooper Overture [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
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December 7, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Would it be weird to try a 442 formation with two proper wingers and two frontmen?

Pissing around at the back might work if you are prime Barcelona, Man City etc but even Sunday League teams are doing it now and the amount of goals I've seen given away is crazy

Or am I just a dinosaur?
December 7, 2024 at 10:11 PM
Songs from 4 completely different genres that blow you away...

This would be mine (link to each in the comments)

1 - 2Cellos - The Trooper
2 - Disturbed - Sound of Silence
3 - Spandau Ballet - Through the Barricades
4 - Ren Gill - The Tale of Jenny & Screech

youtu.be/eVH1Y15omgE
2CELLOS - The Trooper Overture [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
YouTube video by 2CELLOS
youtu.be
December 7, 2024 at 9:11 PM
It's too soon to say Pelach out!

That said, I haven't listened to an interview with him since he first came in. He says ten sentences where ten words will suffice

I do wonder if that's a factor with the players, too... mentally shutting off because he has verbal diarrhoea

Explains performances...
December 7, 2024 at 8:17 PM
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The Boleyn Ground, also known as Upton Park, was the home of West Ham United from 1904 to 2016

What memories do you have of this iconic football stadium?

#ThrowbackThursday #groundhopping #WHUFC #WHU
December 5, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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On Saturday, we visited @blythspartans.bsky.social for the NPL Premier League game against @hydeunitedfc.bsky.social

See how we got on and please give us a like/RT/follow/feedback if you enjoy it 👍

🖤🤍🤝💚🤍

#Blyth #Spartans @blythsgreenarmy.bsky.social

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Blyth Spartans, Croft Park - Hopper Tales #123
A Northern Premier League Premier Division game between Blyth Spartans and Hyde United on November 29th, 2024. KO 3:00 pm. A Hopper's view of the match experience.
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December 2, 2024 at 5:02 PM