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
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...
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 👀♻
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 😎
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.
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.
Week 2 progress on the extra toilet block 📸
The timber frame has been raised, next up will be the roof and then internal works shortly after.
We have four portable toilets in the meantime at @claptoncfc.co.uk games, in addition to the toilets in the clubhouse.
The timber frame has been raised, next up will be the roof and then internal works shortly after.
We have four portable toilets in the meantime at @claptoncfc.co.uk games, in addition to the toilets in the clubhouse.
March 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Week 2 progress on the extra toilet block 📸
The timber frame has been raised, next up will be the roof and then internal works shortly after.
We have four portable toilets in the meantime at @claptoncfc.co.uk games, in addition to the toilets in the clubhouse.
The timber frame has been raised, next up will be the roof and then internal works shortly after.
We have four portable toilets in the meantime at @claptoncfc.co.uk games, in addition to the toilets in the clubhouse.
Spectator cap of 850 today 👀
We've temporarily lost a bit of space due to the toilet block building work, so if we hit 850 spectators we will have hit capacity and will need to operate on a one-in, one-out basis.
So get here early!
We've temporarily lost a bit of space due to the toilet block building work, so if we hit 850 spectators we will have hit capacity and will need to operate on a one-in, one-out basis.
So get here early!
March 22, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Spectator cap of 850 today 👀
We've temporarily lost a bit of space due to the toilet block building work, so if we hit 850 spectators we will have hit capacity and will need to operate on a one-in, one-out basis.
So get here early!
We've temporarily lost a bit of space due to the toilet block building work, so if we hit 850 spectators we will have hit capacity and will need to operate on a one-in, one-out basis.
So get here early!
BIG NEWS: Loan signings join new-look Clapton back four!
The new additions will be in place until the brand new toilet block is completed.
The portaloos can be found behind the left side of our clubhouse.
#ForzaClapton
#gazzettafootballitalia
The new additions will be in place until the brand new toilet block is completed.
The portaloos can be found behind the left side of our clubhouse.
#ForzaClapton
#gazzettafootballitalia
March 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
BIG NEWS: Loan signings join new-look Clapton back four!
The new additions will be in place until the brand new toilet block is completed.
The portaloos can be found behind the left side of our clubhouse.
#ForzaClapton
#gazzettafootballitalia
The new additions will be in place until the brand new toilet block is completed.
The portaloos can be found behind the left side of our clubhouse.
#ForzaClapton
#gazzettafootballitalia
Work has begun on building the extra toilet block at the Old Spotted Dog Ground, home of @claptoncfc.co.uk
One of our resident foxes has been supervising... 🦊👷
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/03/11/p...
One of our resident foxes has been supervising... 🦊👷
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/03/11/p...
March 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Work has begun on building the extra toilet block at the Old Spotted Dog Ground, home of @claptoncfc.co.uk
One of our resident foxes has been supervising... 🦊👷
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/03/11/p...
One of our resident foxes has been supervising... 🦊👷
www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/03/11/p...
New tarmac laid at both entrances of the Old Spotted Dog Ground 😍
@claptoncfc.co.uk games are now much more accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.
@claptoncfc.co.uk games are now much more accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.
March 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
New tarmac laid at both entrances of the Old Spotted Dog Ground 😍
@claptoncfc.co.uk games are now much more accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.
@claptoncfc.co.uk games are now much more accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.
Do you ever watch the news and feel like screaming?
Well now YOU can turn that existential rage into vocal support for your local antifascist football club!
We have: loud shouting, dodgy dancing, friendly folk and excellent refreshment 🙂
Next match is 3pm tomorrow - see you then! 🗣️
Well now YOU can turn that existential rage into vocal support for your local antifascist football club!
We have: loud shouting, dodgy dancing, friendly folk and excellent refreshment 🙂
Next match is 3pm tomorrow - see you then! 🗣️
February 28, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Do you ever watch the news and feel like screaming?
Well now YOU can turn that existential rage into vocal support for your local antifascist football club!
We have: loud shouting, dodgy dancing, friendly folk and excellent refreshment 🙂
Next match is 3pm tomorrow - see you then! 🗣️
Well now YOU can turn that existential rage into vocal support for your local antifascist football club!
We have: loud shouting, dodgy dancing, friendly folk and excellent refreshment 🙂
Next match is 3pm tomorrow - see you then! 🗣️
Almost done! Final touches being applied to the new fence and alleyway at the Old Spotted Dog Ground.
@claptoncfc.co.uk
@claptoncfc.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Almost done! Final touches being applied to the new fence and alleyway at the Old Spotted Dog Ground.
@claptoncfc.co.uk
@claptoncfc.co.uk
We're looking for donations to the "Little Library" for young fans at @claptoncfc.co.uk matches 📕
Picture books are better for much younger children.
Bring any donations into the Clubhouse on a match day.
Picture books are better for much younger children.
Bring any donations into the Clubhouse on a match day.
February 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
We're looking for donations to the "Little Library" for young fans at @claptoncfc.co.uk matches 📕
Picture books are better for much younger children.
Bring any donations into the Clubhouse on a match day.
Picture books are better for much younger children.
Bring any donations into the Clubhouse on a match day.
The fencing and paving is almost finished but there's still some building work to go.
We're using the Upton Lane entrance for the @claptoncfc.co.uk vs Meridian VP game.
Head to 212 Upton Lane, next to the Spotted Dog pub. Postcode: E7 9NP. What3Words: option.dark.limes
We're using the Upton Lane entrance for the @claptoncfc.co.uk vs Meridian VP game.
Head to 212 Upton Lane, next to the Spotted Dog pub. Postcode: E7 9NP. What3Words: option.dark.limes
February 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The fencing and paving is almost finished but there's still some building work to go.
We're using the Upton Lane entrance for the @claptoncfc.co.uk vs Meridian VP game.
Head to 212 Upton Lane, next to the Spotted Dog pub. Postcode: E7 9NP. What3Words: option.dark.limes
We're using the Upton Lane entrance for the @claptoncfc.co.uk vs Meridian VP game.
Head to 212 Upton Lane, next to the Spotted Dog pub. Postcode: E7 9NP. What3Words: option.dark.limes
Building work is nearly finished 🏁🏁🏁
Paving almost complete 🟨
Outer fencing going up ⬛
We're using the Upton Lane entrance for this weekend's two @claptoncfc.co.uk home games once again.
Head to 212 Upton Lane, next to the Spotted Dog pub. Postcode: E7 9NP. What3Words: option.dark.limes
Paving almost complete 🟨
Outer fencing going up ⬛
We're using the Upton Lane entrance for this weekend's two @claptoncfc.co.uk home games once again.
Head to 212 Upton Lane, next to the Spotted Dog pub. Postcode: E7 9NP. What3Words: option.dark.limes
February 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Building work is nearly finished 🏁🏁🏁
Paving almost complete 🟨
Outer fencing going up ⬛
We're using the Upton Lane entrance for this weekend's two @claptoncfc.co.uk home games once again.
Head to 212 Upton Lane, next to the Spotted Dog pub. Postcode: E7 9NP. What3Words: option.dark.limes
Paving almost complete 🟨
Outer fencing going up ⬛
We're using the Upton Lane entrance for this weekend's two @claptoncfc.co.uk home games once again.
Head to 212 Upton Lane, next to the Spotted Dog pub. Postcode: E7 9NP. What3Words: option.dark.limes
We're nearly there with the building works outside the Old Spotted Dog Ground.
The path by the Upton Lane entrance is dug up and the brick paving going in.
@claptoncfc.co.uk
The path by the Upton Lane entrance is dug up and the brick paving going in.
@claptoncfc.co.uk
February 3, 2025 at 9:38 PM
We're nearly there with the building works outside the Old Spotted Dog Ground.
The path by the Upton Lane entrance is dug up and the brick paving going in.
@claptoncfc.co.uk
The path by the Upton Lane entrance is dug up and the brick paving going in.
@claptoncfc.co.uk
Latest photos of the alleyway building work.
Follow the yellow brick road to the Old Spotted Dog Ground...
Follow the yellow brick road to the Old Spotted Dog Ground...
January 30, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Latest photos of the alleyway building work.
Follow the yellow brick road to the Old Spotted Dog Ground...
Follow the yellow brick road to the Old Spotted Dog Ground...
Shot of the weekend! 📷😍
January 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Shot of the weekend! 📷😍
The latest photos of the building works on the alleyway behind the Old Spotted Dog Ground.
We're using the Upton Lane entrance again for this weekend's @claptoncfc.co.uk home games
We're using the Upton Lane entrance again for this weekend's @claptoncfc.co.uk home games
January 24, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The latest photos of the building works on the alleyway behind the Old Spotted Dog Ground.
We're using the Upton Lane entrance again for this weekend's @claptoncfc.co.uk home games
We're using the Upton Lane entrance again for this weekend's @claptoncfc.co.uk home games
Verti draining on the Old Spotted Dog Ground pitch by Lawn Doctor Essex to deal with the rainfall ahead of this weekend's @claptoncfc.co.uk games.
January 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Verti draining on the Old Spotted Dog Ground pitch by Lawn Doctor Essex to deal with the rainfall ahead of this weekend's @claptoncfc.co.uk games.
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 ⚽
January 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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 ⚽