Joris van de Wier
@doingthe116.bsky.social
Dutch sports writer living in Scotland. Staantribune. Willem II. FA Cup. Non-League. Calcio. Argentina. Old Grounds. Shirts. Cats.
Yes, they used to be huge.
January 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Yes, they used to be huge.
Tommy is startled and Emma is raging.
January 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Tommy is startled and Emma is raging.
On Sunday it was time to visit the Alex Jack Cup final, one of the many non-League trophies in Scotland. Our neighbours Whitburn Juniors won it on a very sticky pitch. Real grass pitches in December 🥰
December 5, 2024 at 1:21 PM
On Sunday it was time to visit the Alex Jack Cup final, one of the many non-League trophies in Scotland. Our neighbours Whitburn Juniors won it on a very sticky pitch. Real grass pitches in December 🥰
I went to Gala Fairydean Rovers Ams. v Hawick Legion last weekend, because it was played at The Greenyards. This is the home of Melrose Rugby, but they played away so Gala could hire the pitch. First time I've seen a football match here. Lovely town as well.
December 3, 2024 at 4:47 PM
I went to Gala Fairydean Rovers Ams. v Hawick Legion last weekend, because it was played at The Greenyards. This is the home of Melrose Rugby, but they played away so Gala could hire the pitch. First time I've seen a football match here. Lovely town as well.
Newell's Old Boys #FloodlightFriday
November 29, 2024 at 10:58 AM
Newell's Old Boys #FloodlightFriday
Some more Highland League grounds.
November 25, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Some more Highland League grounds.
My favourite league in Scotland is the Highland League. Why? See for yourself. Lovely grounds and some great towns.
November 25, 2024 at 4:19 PM
My favourite league in Scotland is the Highland League. Why? See for yourself. Lovely grounds and some great towns.
Diego Eterno.
November 25, 2024 at 11:25 AM
Diego Eterno.
No football today.
November 23, 2024 at 11:31 AM
No football today.
Maybe my favourite one in Italy is Avellino. Brilliant ground and great backdrop.
November 22, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Maybe my favourite one in Italy is Avellino. Brilliant ground and great backdrop.
What is your favourite Scottish ground? Mine, by some distance, is Cappielow Park of Greenock Morton. The old main stand, the terracing and the brilliant backdrop with the crane make it the perfect ground imo.
November 21, 2024 at 12:15 PM
What is your favourite Scottish ground? Mine, by some distance, is Cappielow Park of Greenock Morton. The old main stand, the terracing and the brilliant backdrop with the crane make it the perfect ground imo.
Closer to home this time. Football in West Lothian, my adopted home.
November 20, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Closer to home this time. Football in West Lothian, my adopted home.
Yes, I've been too. Loved the ground. After the game the two leaders of the barra brava were shot, but it seemed to be drugs related and nothing to do with football.
November 19, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Yes, I've been too. Loved the ground. After the game the two leaders of the barra brava were shot, but it seemed to be drugs related and nothing to do with football.
Just back from 2,5 weeks in Argentina. For me, it's the ultimate football country. Not only the big clubs are great to visit, but I also loved the smaller ones in the provinces.
November 19, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Just back from 2,5 weeks in Argentina. For me, it's the ultimate football country. Not only the big clubs are great to visit, but I also loved the smaller ones in the provinces.
No, it's Ullswater. I've been to Ambleside United and it's almost as stunning.
November 18, 2024 at 8:59 PM
No, it's Ullswater. I've been to Ambleside United and it's almost as stunning.
Not only heavy industry makes a stunning backdrop. Hills and water aren't bad either.
November 18, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Not only heavy industry makes a stunning backdrop. Hills and water aren't bad either.
Let's start my Bluesky career with some football grounds with industrial backdrops.
November 17, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Let's start my Bluesky career with some football grounds with industrial backdrops.