[Football] The Non-League Football Thread- 2024/25 Edition

[ManOfSussex]

Whitehawk v Lewes abandoned I see.

 

[Insel affe]

Whitehawk v Lewes abandoned I see.

Yep, it actually did not look that bad to be honest.
i was looking forward to a mistake riddled second half.
0 each and free entry for the reply.

 

[BNthree]

Whitehawk v Lewes abandoned I see.

Surprised it went ahead tbh. Not sure how the ref deemed it playable but the cynic in me thinks either the club wanted the gate money or he wanted to get paid.

 

[jackalbion]

Surprised it went ahead tbh. Not sure how the ref deemed it playable but the cynic in me thinks either the club wanted the gate money or he wanted to get paid.

I’ll give him credit the pitch looked fine at KO, but about 15 mins in you could see it seriously cut up. Was the refs call, and tbf I know the ref and he’s not the sort to get it on to collect his fee. I think when Toby Bull fell over a third time it was time to end it. Enjoyed the 45 minutes of chaos we did have though, proper football. Some bloke next to me saying this would have been fine in the 70s did make me laugh.

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[AlbionBro]

I’ll give him credit the pitch looked fine at KO, but about 15 mins in you could see it seriously cut up. Was the refs call, and tbf I know the ref and he’s not the sort to get it on to collect his fee. I think when Toby Bull fell over a third time it was time to end it. Enjoyed the 45 minutes of chaos we did have though, proper football. Some bloke next to me saying this would have been fine in the 70s did make me laugh.

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I think the fella next to you had a point, I was still kicking about the heavy leather wet ball back then and you could slide from the centre circle to the side line, fun and entertaining. I do feel clubs should just let let football go ahead unless ducks are present. Crawley apparently called their match off 15 minutes before KO. Fans were not happy.

 

[jackalbion]

I think the fella next to you had a point, I was still kicking about the heavy leather wet ball back then and you could slide from the centre circle to the side line, fun and entertaining. I do feel clubs should just let let football go ahead unless ducks are present. Crawley apparently called their match off 15 minutes before KO. Fans were not happy.

I’ll tell you what that 45 minutes of chaos that they played was great fun

 

[Eeyore]

Surprised it went ahead tbh. Not sure how the ref deemed it playable but the cynic in me thinks either the club wanted the gate money or he wanted to get paid.

I saw it had been abandoned. It really wasn't a shock. The pitch there is a mire in winter.

 

[Eeyore]

I think the fella next to you had a point, I was still kicking about the heavy leather wet ball back then and you could slide from the centre circle to the side line, fun and entertaining. I do feel clubs should just let let football go ahead unless ducks are present. Crawley apparently called their match off 15 minutes before KO. Fans were very, very happy.

Corrected for you

 

[carlzeiss]

Went to Folkestone V Hastings where the heavens opened at 2.45 and made the pitch unplayable . Not though in the view of the referee that allowed the match to proceed and continue for the full duration . Folkestone took the lead after just 20 seconds despite the visitors taking the kick off and it was pretty much one traffic up until half time where the score was 3-0 , ending up 3-1 . Decent ground with fortunately enough cover for the 781 in attendance .

 

[MattBackHome]

Main disappointment from the HT abandonment is that the home fans didn't get the chance to take their turn exposed to the elements.

 

[jackalbion]

Main disappointment from the HT abandonment is that the home fans didn't get the chance to take their turn exposed to the elements.

I was quite comfy with my roof thank you

 

[Whitechapel]

Went to Folkestone v Wingate over Christmas.

GAVIN HOYTE put in a masterful performance at RB. Told my youngest brother that he used to play for Brighton and he spent the entire game just congratulating him for every touch.

 

[BNthree]

I was quite comfy with my roof thank you

Yeah I got the impression most Hawks intended to stay in the Din for the 2nd half

 

[HalfaSeatOn]

Went to Folkestone V Hastings where the heavens opened at 2.45 and made the pitch unplayable . Not though in the view of the referee that allowed the match to proceed and continue for the full duration . Folkestone took the lead after just 20 seconds despite the visitors taking the kick off and it was pretty much one traffic up until half time where the score was 3-0 , ending up 3-1 . Decent ground with fortunately enough cover for the 781 in attendance .

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Decent attendance. Kent are up for their non league football. Noticed 2500 at Margate over Xmas and that’s in the Isthmian South East.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

…..or he wanted to get paid.

He would of/have still been paid

 

[BNthree]

He would of/have still been paid

Got no idea how it works just can’t believe he genuinely thought that pitch was playable.

 

[Sirnormangall]

Newhaven joint managers have resigned.

Club Statement: Sean Breach and Andy Cook

Please see a club statement below from Newhaven FC Chairman, Martin Garry, regarding joint Men's First Team managers Sean Breach and Andy Cook.

newhavenfc.co.uk

That’s a shame. They seem to have done a pretty good job in recent years, though the current season has been disappointing. Any rumours on a replacement?

 

[BN9 BHA]

That’s a shame. They seem to have done a pretty good job in recent years, though the current season has been disappointing. Any rumours on a replacement?

They definitely have done a good job and will be missed, probably a difficult season with so many players coming in and out.
Haven’t heard anything about a replacement.

 

[jackalbion]

Yeah I got the impression most Hawks intended to stay in the Din for the 2nd half

I was planning on heading up the other end

 

[Sirnormangall]

They definitely have done a good job and will be missed, probably a difficult season with so many players coming in and out.
Haven’t heard anything about a replacement.

Maybe the recently ex Haywards Heath manager would be a contender