Seagulls over Crowborough!

[Norman Potting]

The mighty Crowborough Athletic (13 consecutive games unbeaten so far this season) are holding a "Grand Opening" of the extensively refurbished Crowborough Community Stadium on Sunday October 7.

Highlight of the day is a match against Albion veterans. For more details see:-

http://opnes.com/users/20979/images/cafc_poster_grand_opening.jpg

 

[Fixtures]

When they say "community stadium" do they mean Alderbrook or have they gone somewhere else?

 

[Norman Potting]

When they say "community stadium" do they mean Alderbrook or have they gone somewhere else?

Only the name has changed (to reflect the fact that a fairly substantial amount of grant money from various sources has gone into upgrading the ground) - it is still in the same place!

 

[Mr deez]

Was over in Crowborough last week to see the family and watched my lil nephew George play for Crowborough athletic kids - sadly an 8-0 loss..

Might head over for this - any idea which veterans will be playing?

 

[Norman Potting]

Was over in Crowborough last week to see the family and watched my lil nephew George play for Crowborough athletic kids - sadly an 8-0 loss..

Might head over for this - any idea which veterans will be playing?

Will try and find out from my sources as to who is likely to be playing and put it on here. I hoping to get this thread as a "sticky" to publicise the event.

Unfortunately the unbeaten run ended today in the FA cup with a 1 - 5 home defeat at the hands of Staines Town.

 

[Arthur]

Will try and find out from my sources as to who is likely to be playing and put it on here. I hoping to get this thread as a "sticky" to publicise the event.

Unfortunately the unbeaten run ended today in the FA cup with a 1 - 5 home defeat at the hands of Staines Town.

Programme at the last cup game said Ian Chapman, Steve Foster and Paul Rogers.

 

[Stinkers Bridge]

I heard it mentioned the other day that Jimmy Case would be there too.
This is, of course, not official but I thought I would mention it.

 

[Lokki 7]

Got any pics of the refurbished ground? Probably been at least 15 years since I was last staggering around Alderbrook with a bottle of Thunderbird Red in my hand and I just can't imagine a shiny new stadium there.

 

[Scotty Mac]

Got any pics of the refurbished ground? Probably been at least 15 years since I was last staggering around Alderbrook with a bottle of Thunderbird Red in my hand and I just can't imagine a shiny new stadium there.

http://www.nomad-online.co.uk/Directory/Crowborough Ath/Crowborough images/index.htm

looks pretty good - especially given the standard of the old changing rooms. been built rather quickly as well - only played there in april and the foundations for the clubhouse were just going in then

 

[Lokki 7]

http://www.nomad-online.co.uk/Directory/Crowborough Ath/Crowborough images/index.htm

looks pretty good - especially given the standard of the old changing rooms. been built rather quickly as well - only played there in april and the foundations for the clubhouse were just going in then

Cheers.

 

[Arthur]

I heard it mentioned the other day that Jimmy Case would be there too.
This is, of course, not official but I thought I would mention it.

If Jimmy Case doesn't play now I'm holding you entirely responsible!

 

[Timbo]

If Jimmy Case doesn't play now I'm holding you entirely responsible!

I'm going to come to this game. I expect you to be there and ply me with drink, I may even bring Clive.

 

[Stinkers Bridge]

If Jimmy Case doesn't play now I'm holding you entirely responsible!

Hey Arthur, do you think they will be selling pizza at the Crowborough Community Stadium?

 

[Arthur]

I'm going to come to this game. I expect you to be there and ply me with drink, I may even bring Clive.

I shall be there!!

Will be in the Cross from 12:15ish onwards.

Get Clive along.....it'll be like the good old days!

HOOOOOOOOOOOOF IT!

 

[Arthur]

Hey Arthur, do you think they will be selling pizza at the Crowborough Community Stadium?

I should bloody well hope so. In fact I've bought every seat in the stand to ensure I win the half time pizza lottery!!

Why oh why the Albion don't incorporate this I will never know!! They'd sell out Withdean every week.

 

[Strike]

Looks a good ground do Crowborough have Ryman League ambitions just like Burgess Hill, and Horsham YMCA who have been promoted to the Ryman League in recent years and established themselves as respectable teams in their divisions?

 

[Lankyseagull]

Looks a good ground do Crowborough have Ryman League ambitions?

Yes they do indeed!

(And this season they've already started charging a Ryman League six quid on the turnstyles - although perhaps this is just to keep Mick C in keys to attach to his jeans!)

 

[Scotty Mac]

Yes they do indeed!

(And this season they've already started charging a Ryman League six quid on the turnstyles - although perhaps this is just to keep Mick C in keys to attach to his jeans!)

price hike is not really suprising - they could never have gotten away with charging £6 to get into the old ground

 

[sams dad]

Crowborough Athletic got a mention in The Game football pullout in The Times today

 

[Lankyseagull]