Daily Dose: 5.10.08

Some things to read while you're being sacked over a donut hole: We're down with ADP (Del Piero Offside) Just another 2-goal, 9-man comeback (The Beautiful Game) Does Poland have the nastiest derby? (Pitch Invasion) Ben Olsen, the working man ...

The Worst Loan in History?

There have been some pretty bad transfers in recent history within the CCC and English football in general. Names like Ali Dia of Southampton stick out, among others, but what about bad loan spells for the players themselves, rather than the clubs? I t

New Year's Day Action

Happy New Year to everyone, and the first day of 2008 brings us a busy day of matches in the FLC. The pick of the bunch in terms of results surely has to be Colchester's shock 2-1 result over Charlton. The U's currently lie in the relegation places and

UPDATE

Quick look at the recent stories in the FLC: Holloway to Foxes: Ian Holloway made the move up to Leicester City, leaving behind a Plymouth squad currently in solid position at 8th place in the table (ahem, 12 places ahead of the Foxes). Not sure how

MyFootballClub Agrees Takeover

It was announced today that MyFootballClub.co.uk has purchased a conference national team. The group, which has brought together 50,000 people to purchase an English league side, has agreed in principle with Ebbsfleet United (formerly Gravesend & Nort

Beatdown City

It was a weekend of shellacking's in the FLC, as for some reason the goals came out and defense's stayed home in England's second tier. Charlton 3 Cardiff 0 Bluebirds get destroyed by Charlton, who move up to second in the table. Ipswich 6 Bristo

Weekend Preview

Preview: Saturday, November 10th Crystal Palace v QPR The super hoops travel to Selhurst Park off the back of a stinging loss to Coventry on Tuesday. That aside, they have been in good form, lifting themselves out of the relegation zone, where there

Foxes Take Chelsea to the Brink

Carling Cup: Chelsea 4 Leicester City 3 Leicester City lost a thrilling 4-3 contest to Chelsea on Halloween night in west London. A tremendously entertaining contest which saw a glut of goals and an inspiring performance by City keeper Martin Fulop. Th

Nottingham Forest Seek a Change of Scenery

While double European Cup winners Nottingham Forest continue to wallow in League One -- they've just revealed ambitious plans to build a new 50,000 seat stadium, meaning a move away from their picturesque home by the river. Obviously they have ambition

Stoke City Given Some Half-Life Treatment

For some peculiar reason, somebody created a mod level based on their old Victoria Ground.

Preston North End's Deepdale Come Into Focus

For all of the cyber groundhoppers out there...

Plymouth Argyle Fans Will All Have to Sit Down From Now On

In a blow to all those hopeful cries that football should figure out a way to return to the heady days of standing up to follow your team -- Plymouth's Pride Park has lost the use of its terrace area by Government demand. A great shame indeed. Despite

Grimsby Town Fans Enjoy a Day Out in Boston; Six Nil Thrashing of Boston United Even More

Support your local team.

The Goldstone Ground (R.I.P)

It's been 10 years since Brighton left the Goldstone. They continue to fight for a new home.

Care to Throw in a Striker?

When parts of the old Wembley Stadium were sold off at auction, officials from Barcelona left with the players tunnel, a set of goal posts and one of the steps to the Royal Box -- all for their museum to commemorate their European Cup Final victory at Wem

Getting Up Close and Personal With Cheltenham Town Fans Again

I'll take their perspective over HD TV any day. Support your local team.

A Fan's View of the Cozy Confines of Cheltenham Town's Whaddon Road

I can almost smell the pies (stomach growls). Support your local team.

Ground Hopping -- Part 4

Ground Hopping -- Part 3

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Ground Hopping -- Part 2

Ground Hopping -- Part 1

Bristol Rovers Look to Grounshare as They Rebuild. Any Takers?

With the jubilation of promotion to League 1 still lingering -- Bristol Rovers are now focusing their attentions towards where exactly they'll be playing half way through next season. But it hasn't been too easy figuring out a ground share plan, before

Carlisle vs. Swansea Match Ball Gets Delivered by Helicopter

The last time I saw a chopper so close to a football pitch was in a desperate attempt to dry out a waterlogged surface. This seems just a bit odd. Impressive hovering though.

When Leyton Orient Came to Visit Millwall

Of course, no one likes 'em (but they don't care).

Having Kissed Goodbye to Their Old Baseball Ground; Derby County Now Kiss Goodbye to the Football League

I've a confident feeling we'll be seeing them back again soon however.

Shrewsbury Town Fans Shed a Tearful Goodbye to Their Nice Little Home by the River

It's on to the "progress" of a McStadium for yet another club (sigh)...

What a Complete Load of Rubbish

I feel sorry for the neutrals to be honest. A total waste of time. Oh well -- we still won the League.

Worth the Money?

Stadium cost - 757 million pounds. Match programme cost - 10 pounds. Meat Pie - 4.50 Hot Dog - 3.90 Burger meal - 8.00 Red seats turning pink a mere weeks after completion - priceless.

"Wemberley... Wemberley... We're The Famous Man United and We're Going to Wemberley!" (SINGING)

Ahhh, it feels great to be back in the cockpit after my pilgrimage to Blighty, where I'll admit I probably ate a few too many pies, doner kebabs and fish 'n' chips. And the less said about the gallons of cider I merrily consumed the better. Let's just s

A Short Documentary Chronicling a Match Night at QPR's Loftus Road

Top quality. No dialog. Support your local team...