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Post by andyollers on Aug 27, 2008 15:37:47 GMT
Hi guys, After last season's FA Cup journey, I have decided to stay in the wonderful world of non League football and concentrate on the FA Vase for this season, 2008-09. I'm off to Oakwood in Sussex on Sep 6th for their tie with Chertsey Town: www.thefavase.blogspot.comAnyone been to Oakwood - what is it like? Andy |
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Post by coops on Aug 27, 2008 16:30:01 GMT
Yep, about six years ago when I was working for a week in Crawley.
Decent little ground, nice clubhouse, I was lucky because I went on a lovely sunny day and could sip beer on the benches outside and watch from there. If it's raining the only cover (unless they have added more since) is an overhang outside the clubhouse.
Bloody hard ground to find though, I spent almost half an hour wandering around a vast industrial estate looking for it!
Interesting fact - they used to be called St. Wilfred Youth Wing, which sounds a bit sinister to me!
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Post by skif on Aug 28, 2008 7:53:23 GMT
Hi Andy Glad to see you're on the stroll once more this year and good luck with the book. I'll make sure to link to your new site from my thing |
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Post by andyollers on Aug 28, 2008 9:00:01 GMT
Coops - I've heard that it is difficult to find and I have a reputation for having a crap sense of direction. I'll no doubt end up at the Oakwood in Derbyshire. Best set off now then. Skif - thanks for that. I enjoyed your article on the FA Cup (Kentish Town game), particularly the 'Road near Wembley' idea. You should patent that...there's probably a book in there somewhere  Andy |
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Post by skif on Aug 28, 2008 11:22:59 GMT
Aye, and thank you for the inspiration! Looking forward to the book! |
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Post by ambersalamander on Aug 28, 2008 18:06:56 GMT
One day, we Sutton people are planning to write a book about our own tinpot experience in many, many different tinpot grounds, and the tinpot people we have met, and the tinpot journeys we have taken.
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Post by andyollers on Aug 29, 2008 9:20:39 GMT
One day, we Sutton people are planning to write a book about our own tinpot experience in many, many different tinpot grounds, and the tinpot people we have met, and the tinpot journeys we have taken. Put my name down for a copy! |
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Post by andyollers on Sept 7, 2008 19:51:07 GMT
Strange goings on at Oakwood yesterday in the rain. I've never been to a game that was abandoned after the final whistle: www.thefavase.blogspot.com/Andy |
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Post by Croc on Sept 7, 2008 21:53:19 GMT
Heh - now that IS tinpot :-D
Who was the referee btw?
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Post by andyollers on Sept 12, 2008 15:41:19 GMT
Heh - now that IS tinpot :-D Who was the referee btw? Croc - the referee was a Mr M Lehane The replay on Tuesday evening was equally entertaining. For anyone that is interested, my blog has been updated with a match report: www.thefavase.blogspot.comAndy |
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Post by andyollers on Sept 22, 2008 18:38:48 GMT
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Post by Meadow on Sept 22, 2008 20:46:05 GMT
Just heard you on the Non-league show. You could have plugged the terrace.
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Post by Col ISIHAC. on Sept 23, 2008 18:38:10 GMT
Andy.
No idea whether you have been to Arundel's splendid little ground as yet, but if not - I promise you that for the location alone, it is well worth the effort. If your trips take in the towns as well - then you have at your disposal a number of excellent hostelries, history and heritage, and the castle & river Arun.
I can't imagine that Chertsey's stars will mean you get to see The Mullets more than once, but given a dry, bright day, I do hope you get to enjoy Mill Road at something near its best. Arundel have recorded a couple of good results thus far; but are not generally fortunate when it comes to the premier cup competitions.
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Post by coops on Sept 23, 2008 21:45:36 GMT
I can't imagine that Chertsey's stars will mean you get to see The Mullets more than once, but given a dry, bright day, I do hope you get to enjoy Mill Road at something near its best. Arundel have recorded a couple of good results thus far; but are not generally fortunate when it comes to the premier cup competitions. Are Arundel really nicknamed The Mullets?! Please tell me it's something to do with bad 80's haircuts rather than fish. |
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Post by andyollers on Sept 26, 2008 11:17:01 GMT
Meadow - as for the Non-League show on Monday, I was meant to be talking about my FA Cup book (see www.roadtowembley.blogspot.com) but Caroline Barker was more interested in the FA Vase, which is fair enough. I was also meant to plug the book launch (tomorrow at Dartford FC) but I didn't even get to mention that! ISIHAC - thanks for that, I'm certainly looking forward to Arundel, I've heard a lot about the ground. Chertsey have struggeld in the last two rounds to put away their chances, so anything could happen at Mill Road! coops - I'm afraid 'The Mullets' is to do with the fish. I'll send you one after my visit!  Andy |
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