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07 Sep 13
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The excellent 'Non League Day' is this Saturday. A perfect opportunity for you to go and watch and support some local footy as the Prem League and League games are not on this weekend due to the Internationals.
http://www.nonleagueday.co.uk/map.html
All matches kick off at 3pm on Sat 7th September unless otherwise stated
Non-League Day was set up by James Doe in 2010 as a social media experiment, after being inspired by a pre-season trip to Devon to watch Queens Park Rangers play at Tavistock. It has now grown to become an annual part of the football calendar, backed by Premier League and Football League clubs, MPs, celebrities, media organisations, charities and most importantly the non-league clubs themselves and the fans that decide to turn up on the day.
Always scheduled to coincide with an international break, Non-League Day gives fans across the country the chance to see what's going on at a club that might be on their doorstep which they may be unfamiliar with or even knew existed.
Many non-league clubs are almost exclusive volunteer run, with money taken at the turnstiles often funding thriving youth set-ups, projects and facilities which are of benefit to the whole community. The level of skill on offer at non-league grounds will never compare to that at the Emirates Stadium or Old Trafford, for example, but there are other sides to the experience, from which the smaller club will always win hands down.
For many supporters of non-league football it's the sense of belonging and preservation of traditional values that remains so appealing. The vast majority of games still kick off at 3pm, ticket prices are realistic, you can often stand anywhere in the ground and will always be guaranteed a warm welcome by people who run their clubs for a love of the game.
Non-League Day isn't about supporting just another team, it's about supporting grassroots football which will ensure the foundations of the game in this country stay strong. Moreover, Non-League Day is a celebration of the diversity, passion and commitment that makes football in this country so popular and enduring.
http://www.nonleagueday.co.uk/map.html
All matches kick off at 3pm on Sat 7th September unless otherwise stated
Non-League Day was set up by James Doe in 2010 as a social media experiment, after being inspired by a pre-season trip to Devon to watch Queens Park Rangers play at Tavistock. It has now grown to become an annual part of the football calendar, backed by Premier League and Football League clubs, MPs, celebrities, media organisations, charities and most importantly the non-league clubs themselves and the fans that decide to turn up on the day.
Always scheduled to coincide with an international break, Non-League Day gives fans across the country the chance to see what's going on at a club that might be on their doorstep which they may be unfamiliar with or even knew existed.
Many non-league clubs are almost exclusive volunteer run, with money taken at the turnstiles often funding thriving youth set-ups, projects and facilities which are of benefit to the whole community. The level of skill on offer at non-league grounds will never compare to that at the Emirates Stadium or Old Trafford, for example, but there are other sides to the experience, from which the smaller club will always win hands down.
For many supporters of non-league football it's the sense of belonging and preservation of traditional values that remains so appealing. The vast majority of games still kick off at 3pm, ticket prices are realistic, you can often stand anywhere in the ground and will always be guaranteed a warm welcome by people who run their clubs for a love of the game.
Non-League Day isn't about supporting just another team, it's about supporting grassroots football which will ensure the foundations of the game in this country stay strong. Moreover, Non-League Day is a celebration of the diversity, passion and commitment that makes football in this country so popular and enduring.
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If you only ever leave your room for one day this year make it today.
Some of you will be advised to take shades to protect your eyes. |
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Whats this 'outside world' you speak of, Mike? This is a concept I am unfamiliar with...
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good work mike, i put the link up yesterday, hopefully one or two find their way to a game !
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I shall be visiting my local team today. We're 8/13 to win so should get a result. Mighty crowd of 200, howling rain, a burger from the burger van and a reasonably priced pint. Much better value than a 400 mile round trip for a 0-0 prem game.
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Your local club are at the bottom of the football pyramid. Premier clubs get most of the Sky cash and very little finds it's way down to the bottom. Gareth Bale's weekly wage would keep my local club going for 4 years. It only costs me £8 to get in and after the game you can go into the clubhouse and discuss the game with the manager and the players.
Please list the games you will be attending. I will be going to see Beaconsfield SYCOB v Marlow in the Calor Southern League Central Division. |
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weston super mare v boreham wood
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Bideford AFC vs Bedford Town - Calor southern premier.
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Leamington V Altrincham in the Skrill North
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Leamington's my hometown, split loyalties when you played us last season
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Beaconsfield SYCOB v Marlow in the Calor Southern League Central Division.
I will be walking to and from the game. It's a round trip of 14 miles. Wish me luck. |
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Worcester City v Bradford Park Avenue
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...in the Skrill North
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Ocul, I live in Henley in Arden, so probably have closer Non League clubs but my company have links with them, so its a bit of a show your face for some brownie points scenario!
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good time to be playing borehamwood gary,loads of players out at the mo
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2-0 here HT. Absolutely 'kin soaked but now the sun's come out..
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