The Old Spotted Dog Ground
@oldspotteddog.bsky.social
London's oldest senior football ground. Based in the Forest Gate area of Newham.
Owned by @claptoncfc.co.uk members, managed by the OSD Ground Trust.
Web: oldspotted.dog
Owned by @claptoncfc.co.uk members, managed by the OSD Ground Trust.
Web: oldspotted.dog
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London's oldest football ground is now on Bluesky!
The Old Spotted Dog Ground, located in Forest Gate, is owned and run by the fans of @claptoncfc.co.uk.
If you'd like to own a football ground, hit the link in the thread below.
Otherwise, see you at our next match! Saturday 3pm ⚽
The Old Spotted Dog Ground, located in Forest Gate, is owned and run by the fans of @claptoncfc.co.uk.
If you'd like to own a football ground, hit the link in the thread below.
Otherwise, see you at our next match! Saturday 3pm ⚽
Let's make @claptoncfc.co.uk's ground accessible to all! 🐕
We are fundraising £10,000 to create flat walkways and pitch perimeter fencing from recycled scaffolding.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/10/24/h...
We are fundraising £10,000 to create flat walkways and pitch perimeter fencing from recycled scaffolding.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/10/24/h...
October 31, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Let's make @claptoncfc.co.uk's ground accessible to all! 🐕
We are fundraising £10,000 to create flat walkways and pitch perimeter fencing from recycled scaffolding.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/10/24/h...
We are fundraising £10,000 to create flat walkways and pitch perimeter fencing from recycled scaffolding.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/10/24/h...
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MEMBER'S MEETING *THIS THURSDAY* - PLEASE SHARE!
Please join the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social Trust in the clubhouse at 7:30pm, for a member's-only consultation on the future of the warehouse.
We encourage everyone to come along and share their ideas and suggestions to help refine the proposed plans.
Please join the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social Trust in the clubhouse at 7:30pm, for a member's-only consultation on the future of the warehouse.
We encourage everyone to come along and share their ideas and suggestions to help refine the proposed plans.
September 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
MEMBER'S MEETING *THIS THURSDAY* - PLEASE SHARE!
Please join the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social Trust in the clubhouse at 7:30pm, for a member's-only consultation on the future of the warehouse.
We encourage everyone to come along and share their ideas and suggestions to help refine the proposed plans.
Please join the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social Trust in the clubhouse at 7:30pm, for a member's-only consultation on the future of the warehouse.
We encourage everyone to come along and share their ideas and suggestions to help refine the proposed plans.
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Support your local non-league/terrorist club.
We are the Clapton, always antifascist.
Donald Trump, get in the bin.
We are the Clapton, always antifascist.
Donald Trump, get in the bin.
September 18, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Support your local non-league/terrorist club.
We are the Clapton, always antifascist.
Donald Trump, get in the bin.
We are the Clapton, always antifascist.
Donald Trump, get in the bin.
Our volunteers are taking advantage of the sun to construct and paint the new turnstile for Disraeli Road 👀♻
September 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Our volunteers are taking advantage of the sun to construct and paint the new turnstile for Disraeli Road 👀♻
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Who's coming to the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social this Saturday?
Summer's not even fully over, but there's just 80% of the Men's season left! 😮
Summer's not even fully over, but there's just 80% of the Men's season left! 😮
September 9, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Who's coming to the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social this Saturday?
Summer's not even fully over, but there's just 80% of the Men's season left! 😮
Summer's not even fully over, but there's just 80% of the Men's season left! 😮
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The @oldspotteddog.bsky.social is hosting an event to mark South Asian Heritage Month on Saturday from 2pm-5pm.
It's free and everyone is welcome to join - you don’t need to have South Asian heritage to come along.
It's free and everyone is welcome to join - you don’t need to have South Asian heritage to come along.
August 12, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The @oldspotteddog.bsky.social is hosting an event to mark South Asian Heritage Month on Saturday from 2pm-5pm.
It's free and everyone is welcome to join - you don’t need to have South Asian heritage to come along.
It's free and everyone is welcome to join - you don’t need to have South Asian heritage to come along.
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Relieved to see my club @claptoncfc.co.uk open brand-new loos at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social in time for the new season.
Proud to have managed the project and helped to secure Premier League Stadium Fund support. A real team effort.
Jack and Charlie catching up on Clapton news in comfort.
Proud to have managed the project and helped to secure Premier League Stadium Fund support. A real team effort.
Jack and Charlie catching up on Clapton news in comfort.
July 31, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Relieved to see my club @claptoncfc.co.uk open brand-new loos at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social in time for the new season.
Proud to have managed the project and helped to secure Premier League Stadium Fund support. A real team effort.
Jack and Charlie catching up on Clapton news in comfort.
Proud to have managed the project and helped to secure Premier League Stadium Fund support. A real team effort.
Jack and Charlie catching up on Clapton news in comfort.
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Tuesday was the first time I've said "oh wow" walking into a toilet at a ground and meaning it as a good thing
July 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Tuesday was the first time I've said "oh wow" walking into a toilet at a ground and meaning it as a good thing
New toilets are now open at the Old Spotted Dog Ground!
- Fully accessible, gender-neutral toilets
- Baby changing station
- Three cubicles
- Urinals
As modelled by @claptoncfc.co.uk's Jack Francis and Charlie Fagan.
www.oldspotted.dog/news/new-toi...
- Fully accessible, gender-neutral toilets
- Baby changing station
- Three cubicles
- Urinals
As modelled by @claptoncfc.co.uk's Jack Francis and Charlie Fagan.
www.oldspotted.dog/news/new-toi...
July 31, 2025 at 8:56 AM
New toilets are now open at the Old Spotted Dog Ground!
- Fully accessible, gender-neutral toilets
- Baby changing station
- Three cubicles
- Urinals
As modelled by @claptoncfc.co.uk's Jack Francis and Charlie Fagan.
www.oldspotted.dog/news/new-toi...
- Fully accessible, gender-neutral toilets
- Baby changing station
- Three cubicles
- Urinals
As modelled by @claptoncfc.co.uk's Jack Francis and Charlie Fagan.
www.oldspotted.dog/news/new-toi...
Great news - Newham's newest beach is almost ready for summer!
Grab your snorkel and beach ball 😎
Grab your snorkel and beach ball 😎
May 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Great news - Newham's newest beach is almost ready for summer!
Grab your snorkel and beach ball 😎
Grab your snorkel and beach ball 😎
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Summer pitch work is now underway at London's oldest football ground, the Old Spotted Dog.
First step is levelling, then it's reseeding, so the pitch is out of bounds until mid July when the home pre-season friendlies will begin.
First step is levelling, then it's reseeding, so the pitch is out of bounds until mid July when the home pre-season friendlies will begin.
May 27, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Summer pitch work is now underway at London's oldest football ground, the Old Spotted Dog.
First step is levelling, then it's reseeding, so the pitch is out of bounds until mid July when the home pre-season friendlies will begin.
First step is levelling, then it's reseeding, so the pitch is out of bounds until mid July when the home pre-season friendlies will begin.
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More information on the L&SERWFL Trophy final between Clapton CFC Women's First Team and Dulwich Hamlet Reserves at Maidstone United today 🇵🇸✊
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/25/c...
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/25/c...
May 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
More information on the L&SERWFL Trophy final between Clapton CFC Women's First Team and Dulwich Hamlet Reserves at Maidstone United today 🇵🇸✊
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/25/c...
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/25/c...
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By popular request we’ve added an option to collect your shirt at a home game at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social. This option means you don’t pay postage.
Change the shipping option to ‘pick-up’ right at the end of the buying process and the price will adjust.
Change the shipping option to ‘pick-up’ right at the end of the buying process and the price will adjust.
New limited edition Clapton CFC trans solidarity goalkeeper shirt is available to pre-order now 🔥
All profits go to the Trans Legal Clinic ✊
The one-off window to buy closes on May 30 then they will be manufactured.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/20/c...
All profits go to the Trans Legal Clinic ✊
The one-off window to buy closes on May 30 then they will be manufactured.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/20/c...
May 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
By popular request we’ve added an option to collect your shirt at a home game at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social. This option means you don’t pay postage.
Change the shipping option to ‘pick-up’ right at the end of the buying process and the price will adjust.
Change the shipping option to ‘pick-up’ right at the end of the buying process and the price will adjust.
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Walter Tull Way is now open!
The new, improved alleyway behind the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social has a brand new name.
Walter’s great nephew Ed Finlayson and biographer Phil Vasili unveiled a plaque to one of the first Black footballers in England.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/06/w...
The new, improved alleyway behind the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social has a brand new name.
Walter’s great nephew Ed Finlayson and biographer Phil Vasili unveiled a plaque to one of the first Black footballers in England.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/06/w...
May 7, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Walter Tull Way is now open!
The new, improved alleyway behind the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social has a brand new name.
Walter’s great nephew Ed Finlayson and biographer Phil Vasili unveiled a plaque to one of the first Black footballers in England.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/06/w...
The new, improved alleyway behind the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social has a brand new name.
Walter’s great nephew Ed Finlayson and biographer Phil Vasili unveiled a plaque to one of the first Black footballers in England.
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/06/w...
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It's our first May Day celebration at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social on Saturday, 2pm to 8pm ✊
Bouncy castle, barbecue, quiz, music, raffle and banner making - there's a lot of banner ideas.
Registering in advance helps 👇 but you can just turn up.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clapton-cf...
#MayDay2025
Bouncy castle, barbecue, quiz, music, raffle and banner making - there's a lot of banner ideas.
Registering in advance helps 👇 but you can just turn up.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clapton-cf...
#MayDay2025
May 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It's our first May Day celebration at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social on Saturday, 2pm to 8pm ✊
Bouncy castle, barbecue, quiz, music, raffle and banner making - there's a lot of banner ideas.
Registering in advance helps 👇 but you can just turn up.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clapton-cf...
#MayDay2025
Bouncy castle, barbecue, quiz, music, raffle and banner making - there's a lot of banner ideas.
Registering in advance helps 👇 but you can just turn up.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/clapton-cf...
#MayDay2025
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Thank you to @ibmt-scw.bsky.social, @billybragg.bsky.social and the huge crowd for making the Newham International Brigades memorial unveiling ceremony so moving and powerful.
¡No pasarán!
¡No pasarán!
April 26, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Thank you to @ibmt-scw.bsky.social, @billybragg.bsky.social and the huge crowd for making the Newham International Brigades memorial unveiling ceremony so moving and powerful.
¡No pasarán!
¡No pasarán!
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I gather the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social bar took exactly 1,312 transactions yesterday - thanks to the staff and volunteers for your service!
My modest share of that total tasted all the better for being drunk out of a limited edition reusable ¡no pasarán! cup (sold in aid of @ibmt-scw.bsky.social)
My modest share of that total tasted all the better for being drunk out of a limited edition reusable ¡no pasarán! cup (sold in aid of @ibmt-scw.bsky.social)
April 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM
I gather the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social bar took exactly 1,312 transactions yesterday - thanks to the staff and volunteers for your service!
My modest share of that total tasted all the better for being drunk out of a limited edition reusable ¡no pasarán! cup (sold in aid of @ibmt-scw.bsky.social)
My modest share of that total tasted all the better for being drunk out of a limited edition reusable ¡no pasarán! cup (sold in aid of @ibmt-scw.bsky.social)
We are hiring! 🤝
Our clubhouse bar needs a bar manager 🍻
Please take a look at role spec below and share to your networks 👇
www.oldspotted.dog/news/new-vac...
Our clubhouse bar needs a bar manager 🍻
Please take a look at role spec below and share to your networks 👇
www.oldspotted.dog/news/new-vac...
New Vacancy: Bar Manager at Old Spotted Dog Ground - The Old Spotted Dog
Location: Old Spotted Dog Ground, Forest Gate, London E7Hours: 21 hours per weekSalary: £18 per hour Contract: Initially 12 monthsReporting to: Old Spotted Dog Ground Trust (Registered Charity) About ...
www.oldspotted.dog
April 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
We are hiring! 🤝
Our clubhouse bar needs a bar manager 🍻
Please take a look at role spec below and share to your networks 👇
www.oldspotted.dog/news/new-vac...
Our clubhouse bar needs a bar manager 🍻
Please take a look at role spec below and share to your networks 👇
www.oldspotted.dog/news/new-vac...
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On this day...
April 22 2022 - Clapton CFC Men's First Team played their first home game at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social
A crowd of 902 saw a 3-0 home win against Kensington Dragons on our way to winning the MCFL title and promotion.
More photos: www.flickr.com/photos/clapt...
April 22 2022 - Clapton CFC Men's First Team played their first home game at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social
A crowd of 902 saw a 3-0 home win against Kensington Dragons on our way to winning the MCFL title and promotion.
More photos: www.flickr.com/photos/clapt...
April 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
On this day...
April 22 2022 - Clapton CFC Men's First Team played their first home game at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social
A crowd of 902 saw a 3-0 home win against Kensington Dragons on our way to winning the MCFL title and promotion.
More photos: www.flickr.com/photos/clapt...
April 22 2022 - Clapton CFC Men's First Team played their first home game at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social
A crowd of 902 saw a 3-0 home win against Kensington Dragons on our way to winning the MCFL title and promotion.
More photos: www.flickr.com/photos/clapt...
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🤝 Teaming up against blood cancer 🤝
Players from across our women's and men's teams have joined the @dkms-uk.bsky.social register as stem cell donors.
Join us at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social on April 26 for the Men's First Team game vs Forest Hill Park where you can sign up too with a quick swab
Players from across our women's and men's teams have joined the @dkms-uk.bsky.social register as stem cell donors.
Join us at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social on April 26 for the Men's First Team game vs Forest Hill Park where you can sign up too with a quick swab
April 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
🤝 Teaming up against blood cancer 🤝
Players from across our women's and men's teams have joined the @dkms-uk.bsky.social register as stem cell donors.
Join us at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social on April 26 for the Men's First Team game vs Forest Hill Park where you can sign up too with a quick swab
Players from across our women's and men's teams have joined the @dkms-uk.bsky.social register as stem cell donors.
Join us at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social on April 26 for the Men's First Team game vs Forest Hill Park where you can sign up too with a quick swab
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Great to be back at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social today and a good win for @claptoncfc.co.uk with Noah Adejokun scoring a fantastic hat trick in a 3-1 victory
April 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Great to be back at the @oldspotteddog.bsky.social today and a good win for @claptoncfc.co.uk with Noah Adejokun scoring a fantastic hat trick in a 3-1 victory
Introducing the new Transparency section on the Old Spotted Dog Ground website.
You'll find the monthly, quarterly and annual accounts provided by the OSD Trust, who run London's oldest senior football ground on behalf of @claptoncfc.co.uk
www.oldspotted.dog/pages/transp...
You'll find the monthly, quarterly and annual accounts provided by the OSD Trust, who run London's oldest senior football ground on behalf of @claptoncfc.co.uk
www.oldspotted.dog/pages/transp...
April 7, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Introducing the new Transparency section on the Old Spotted Dog Ground website.
You'll find the monthly, quarterly and annual accounts provided by the OSD Trust, who run London's oldest senior football ground on behalf of @claptoncfc.co.uk
www.oldspotted.dog/pages/transp...
You'll find the monthly, quarterly and annual accounts provided by the OSD Trust, who run London's oldest senior football ground on behalf of @claptoncfc.co.uk
www.oldspotted.dog/pages/transp...
📸 Week 3 progress on the extra toilet block
Contractors Telemac have now finished the roof and internal works will begin next week.
In the meantime we have four portable toilets at the Old Spotted Dog Ground for @claptoncfc.co.uk games, in addition to the toilets in the clubhouse.
Contractors Telemac have now finished the roof and internal works will begin next week.
In the meantime we have four portable toilets at the Old Spotted Dog Ground for @claptoncfc.co.uk games, in addition to the toilets in the clubhouse.
April 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM
📸 Week 3 progress on the extra toilet block
Contractors Telemac have now finished the roof and internal works will begin next week.
In the meantime we have four portable toilets at the Old Spotted Dog Ground for @claptoncfc.co.uk games, in addition to the toilets in the clubhouse.
Contractors Telemac have now finished the roof and internal works will begin next week.
In the meantime we have four portable toilets at the Old Spotted Dog Ground for @claptoncfc.co.uk games, in addition to the toilets in the clubhouse.
Get involved in the future of the Old Spotted Dog Ground
We are looking to improve the grounds over the next few years, including refurbishing the warehouse for community use.
Let us know your ideas for the space and get involved in making it happen 👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We are looking to improve the grounds over the next few years, including refurbishing the warehouse for community use.
Let us know your ideas for the space and get involved in making it happen 👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Get involved in the future of the Old Spotted Dog Grounds
The Old Spotted Dog Ground Trust are looking to improve the grounds over the next few years, including refurbishing the warehouse on site to provide facilities for the community. Let us know your idea...
docs.google.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Get involved in the future of the Old Spotted Dog Ground
We are looking to improve the grounds over the next few years, including refurbishing the warehouse for community use.
Let us know your ideas for the space and get involved in making it happen 👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We are looking to improve the grounds over the next few years, including refurbishing the warehouse for community use.
Let us know your ideas for the space and get involved in making it happen 👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Gates are open now for our monthly open grounds volunteer session before today's big cup game.
Come and help tidy up the Old Spotted Dog Ground. All abilities welcome, no experience needed.
Come and help tidy up the Old Spotted Dog Ground. All abilities welcome, no experience needed.
March 30, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Gates are open now for our monthly open grounds volunteer session before today's big cup game.
Come and help tidy up the Old Spotted Dog Ground. All abilities welcome, no experience needed.
Come and help tidy up the Old Spotted Dog Ground. All abilities welcome, no experience needed.