[Football] The Non-League Football Thread- 2023/24 Edition

[Cowfold Seagull]

That’s exactly where I saw him, the shop owner was telling me that Phil was in town and would be coming into the shop later, I was just leaving when he came in.

So is it 80's retro or Fred Perry you are into BN9? hee hee..

 

[BN9 BHA]

So is it 80's retro or Fred Perry you are into BN9? hee hee..

I prefer the 80s retro but also have some Fred Perry polo shirts. I was like a kid in a sweet shop going in there

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Good to see Gigg Lane open again, one of the only lower leagues I missed, hoping for a cup game!

 

[sully]

which will be every home game as Brighton will be playing on Sunday and Monday as in Europa League

We won’t be playing Europa League games every week, you know!

 

[carlzeiss]

Fixture release day confirmed - The Pitching In Isthmian Football League

Pitching In Isthmian League fixtures will be released on Thursday

www.isthmian.co.uk

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

We won’t be playing Europa League games every week, you know!

Eggsactly.

 

[Arthur]

 

[Cowfold Seagull]

Yep all agog waiting for those.

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Barnet (non league) 1 Palace 0 ......... snigger

 

[jackalbion]

Looking at his social media, seems he's a Hove-based entrepreneur who's possibly been inspired by the Wrexham story to invest in Eastbourne, but whether he's had any links/love for the club before that, I'm not sure. Always hard to say how long the types who immediately pump the kind of money he is putting into the club will stick around for (see Lewes and Whitehawk for what happens for when they do pull the plug).

Re what @Lenny Rider said about Worthing. It will definitely be tougher for us to compete this year given the quality of the sides that have dropped down - can see it being Yeovil and Eastbourne (if it clicks) competing for automatic promotion, but I think challenging for the play-offs should still be the aim.

On paper our squad is better than the one that finished last season, and of the players we thought might leave, only losing Harrison Male is a godsend, and getting Roco Rees in is a great replacement. Says a lot that the likes of Rye and Colbran could probably have taken a little more money to make a step up but are sticking with the project Hinsh has going on. Luer, Luque, Klass, Felix and Wheeler are all good additions - many with experience at this level and in higher leagues - and getting Jesse Starkey and Jake Robinson back are like two new singings themselves. Hopefully Gary Elphick joining the coaching staff helps improve the defensive side of things, as that was where we lacked at times last year.

Don’t forget Torquay pushing for Automatics

 

[jackalbion]

Calming down on the non league this season with Europe to pay for. Already done two games this season (I was at 11 at this stage last season ).

Went to Dulwich on Saturday where they took on Altona 93 which is a German club they are friends with who play in the 5th Tier of German Football. Had a lovely Souvlaki at the ground, quite a few Germans made the trip. The Germans won 2-1.

Then last night I think I went to my favourite non league ground I’ve been to for Ground 250. Bath City, it feels like it hasn’t changed since the late 80s (which a Bristol Rovers I know fan pointed out it’s exactly the same as it was when they left in 1996). They lost 2-1 to a very handy Bristol City U23s side. The Floodlights and the terrace at the ground are a sight to behold.

 

[carlzeiss]

Fixtures- released! - The Pitching In Isthmian Football League

You’ve been asking almost since last season ended- but the Pitching In Isthmian League fixtures for 23-24 are now officially released!

www.isthmian.co.uk

SATURDAY AUGUST 12TH 2023


PREMIER DIVISION




Billericay Town V Kingstonian
Canvey Island v Haringey Borough
Carshalton Athletic v Potters Bar Town
Chatham Town v Bognor Regis Town
Enfield Town v Concord Rangers
Hashtag United v Dulwich Hamlet
Hastings United v Cheshunt
Horsham v Hornchurch
Lewes v Cray Wanderers
Margate v Whitehawk
Wingate & Finchley v Folkestone Invicta

SOUTH EAST DIVISION

Broadbridge Heath v Sheppey Utd
Herne Bay v Burgess Hill Town
Hythe Town v East Grinstead Town
Lancing v Merstham
Littlehampton Town v Beckenham Town
Phoenix Sports v Chichester City
Sevenoaks Town v Ramsgate
Sittingbourne v Cray Valley PM
Three Bridges v Horndean

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

*****PEACEHAVEN V LEWES******

Today 3pm

Debit cards are accepted for beer and chips however entry is by bucket collection so if you could bring some coins to cover the cost of the refs it’d be appreciated

(Reminder, like Lewes, albeit on a smaller scale, we are community owned so all profits go back into the club)

 

[Denis]

Burgess Hill Town v (a young) BHA 3pm.
Anyone think this will still be on? It’s sunny in Portslade at the moment, but don’t want to up to Burgess Hill and find that it’s pouring down.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Watching the Barrowmen this afternoon (Steyning v Horley) 3pm ko. Should be a good run out for the lads.

 

[carlzeiss]

My first ever trip to Newhaven's ground today and what an impressive facility they have there , looks good enough for Isthmian league Premier level with only possible minimal work required .

On the pitch Seaford Town looked a little bit further advanced than Hailsham Town with their pre season preparations and were worthy 3-1 winners

Sun , Ferries , Cricket and football with free admission . Thank you Newhaven FC for a most pleasant afternoon

 

[andybaha]

Went to Peacehaven v Lewes. Admission by donation. Cheesy chips and a cup of tea. What’s not to love? Typical pre season game. No real pattern and about twenty substitutions. Strong gusty winds didn’t help. New Lewes signing Arthur Penney looked decent. Peacehaven won 2-1.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Went to Peacehaven …… What’s not to love?

Peacehaven

 

[Horsham Gull]

Something abit different today off to volunteer at my local club for the morning to help them get ready for the season

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Peacehaven