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David Hook
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Ground hopper. Car booter.
I’ve contributed to this edition with an article on my time as the programme editor for St Ives Town and why it’s not the end of the world if a club doesn’t print!
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May 29, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Just in case I get accused of jumping on the bandwagon today! 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙

#CPFC #MCICRY #eagles #FACup
May 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
GROUNDHOPPING!!!

Finishing my season at Wembley for the FA Vase, Whyteleafe v Whistable.

I have an affection for Whyteleafe having worked nearby and watching them play many times over the years. Really hope they go all the way!!

#NonLeagueFinalsDay #groundhopping #nonleague
May 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM
GROUND HOPPING!!

Eastern Counties Prem playoff semi final Downham Town v Ely City. 2 of my favourite step 5 clubs.

Really looking forward to this one. Downham favs, however could go either way.

Also home to my favourite tree!

#groundhopping #nonleague #playoffs
April 26, 2025 at 1:52 PM
GROUND HOPPING

Last day of Eastern Counties Prem & 3 teams can win the Championship!

At current leaders Fakenham v Dereham (who can still make p/o)

Even a win for Fakenham may still see them lose Championship if Brantham win by 3/4 more! Madness!!

#groundhopping #nonleague
April 21, 2025 at 1:49 PM
GROUND HOPPING!

I’ve been to Church Road many times, but not in the last 20 years.

A Fa Vase semi final 1st leg between AFC Whyteleafe v Andover New Street.

It’s a sell out (2000) and sure to be a great occasion.

#groundhopping #nonleague #favase
March 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
GROUND HOPPING - NEW GROUND

Gone to my nearest ‘unticked’ ground in step 5 Shefford Town & Campton v Wormley Rovers in the Spartan Soutb Mids Prem

Was not expecting such a smart set up. Park inside the ground too. Means I can change coats if need be!

#groundhopping #nonleague
March 22, 2025 at 2:45 PM
GROUND HOPPING - NEW GROUND

A rare dip into step 7 for Beccles Town v Easton in the Anglian Combination Prem.

Must say that I’m very impressed with the ground. All for £4 which includes a Barnes Print prog! Brilliant stuff!!

#groundhopping #nonleague
March 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
GROUND HOPPING

My 3rd visit to Harleston Town v Long Melford in the Eastern Counties Prem Div.

The ground has massively improved since my 1st visit 6 1/2 years ago.

Although not much riding on the match (17th v 19th), still looking forward to it

#groundhopping #nonleague
March 15, 2025 at 2:50 PM
GROUND HOPPING - NEW GROUND

Decided to take advantage of a £7 ticket for Wimbledon Women v Ipswich Women in the National Women’s Southern Prem

A neat ground. Although a bit sad that it’s on the site of the former greyhound track where I frequented in the 80s/90s

#groundhopping
March 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
GROUND HOPPING - NEW GROUND!

Gone to Andover New Street v Heanor Town in the Vase 1/4 final. 30 mins to ko and filling up nicely.

A neat step 5 set up, but out of town and the footpath runs out!

Saw Heanor in the last round and was very impressed.

#NonLeague #groundhopping
March 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
GROUND HOPPING!!

No game for 10 days has given me withdrawal symptoms!

Fortunately I’m at March Town for the rearranged Hinchingbrooke Semi Final against the Snots!

I may not support the other Saints anymore, but still can’t warm to the away team!

#groundhopping #nonleague
February 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
GROUND HOPPING!

Nipped over to Suffolk for an Eastern Counties Prem fixture and the home of Lakenheath who entertain Harleston Town.

I absolutely love the Nest and never tire of coming here.

#groundhopping #nonleague
February 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
GROUND HOPPING - NEW GROUND!

Driven to Derbyshire for a FA Vase 5th round tie at Heanor Town v Crook Town. As always, hoping it’ll be cracker.

An intriguing 3 sided ground in town. Definitely has a charm about it.

#groundhopping #nonleague #FAVase
February 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
GROUND HOPPING

Returned to the fabulous Walsham-Le-Willows in the middle of Suffolk for a tasty looking Vase 4R tie v Whitstable Town.

It’s a wonderful setting even in winter. Thoroughly recommended.

#favase #nonleague #groundhopping
January 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
GROUND HOPPING - NEW GROUND

Got a cheapish train ticket to Newcastle and with the Vase game at North Shields called off, I’ve made my way to the Stadium of Light for Sunderland v Stoke in the FA Cup. £20 ticket, decent.

Not used to a ground this size!

#facup #nonnonleague
January 11, 2025 at 2:32 PM
GROUND HOPPING!

Was always staying local today, however my main choices fell foul of the weather.

To rescue came March Town United v Lutterworth Town in the UCL Prem South.

Their pitch always looks good when all other games are falling around them.

#NonLeague #groundhopping
January 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Start the year as you mean to go on. Getting your hands licked by Donkeys 🫏
January 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
GROUND HOPPING!

Kept it local again and hopped over the border for an all Suffolk encounter with Newmarket Town v Felixstowe & Walton United.

I wouldn’t call it a Suffolk derby though as they are about as far apart as you can get within the county.

#NonLeague #groundhopping
December 28, 2024 at 2:59 PM
GROUND HOPPING!

Made the short walk from my in-laws to the Unwin ground for an 11am ko which is sure to be a keenly contested derby between Ely City and Soham Town Rangers in the Eastern Counties Prem.

Sadly no doable (or one I want) double for me though.

#NonLeague #groundhopping #fenclassico
December 26, 2024 at 10:40 AM
GROUND HOPPING!

Decided to stay local and enticed to Histon by the 2pm ko v Bugbrooke St Michaels in the UCL Prem south.

Bridge Road is a massive white elephant as at one point they were gearing up for the EFL. However they are now back at step 5 with 100 people rattling in the ground!

#nonleague
December 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM
GROUND HOPPING!

Decided to stay local and enticed to Histon by the 2pm ko v Bugbrooke St Michaels in the UCL Prem south.

Bridge Road is a massive white elephant as at one point they were gearing up for the EFL. However they are now back at step 5 with 100 people rattling in the ground!

#nonlesgue
December 21, 2024 at 1:53 PM
GROUND HOPPING - NEW GROUND TICK!!!!

Taken the train to Arkley (Borehamwood / Barnet) and the home of Maccabi London Lions for a FA Vase 3rd Round encounter v Great Yarmouth Town.

A very smart set up. Just what’s needed for step 5

Can’t beat the Vase.

#nonleague #groundhopping
December 14, 2024 at 3:02 PM
GROUND HOPPING - NEW GROUND TICK

I’ve decided to jump on the bandwagon & head to Cambridge City’s new ground in Sawston for their inaugural first team game v Tilbury

Tbh the main stand is a complete shell right now. However it will be very decent once complete.

#Groundhopping #nonleague
November 30, 2024 at 2:12 PM