Dad n Lad on the Terraces

Rochdale fan. Groundhopper with my lad. 76 different grounds visited so far across the Prem League, EFL, Non-League. Always looking for new grounds to visit!

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

@YorkCityFC WIBBLE WOBBLE

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

5 years ago, me and Sam watched @squiresgatefc beat @thesilkmen in a Prelim Qualifier in the FA Cup.

Today, the Silkmen beat @CPFC, the current holders, in the 3rd Round to progress to the 4th Round!

The beauty of @TheFACup!

#NonLeague #nonleaguefootball #FACup

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Full Time:
@Bootle_FC 5-0 @NewcastleTownFC

Bootle have dominated throughout and could have scored more than the five they did. Really enjoyed the visit!!

#groundhopping #nonleague #nonleaguefootball

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Half Time:
@Bootle_FC 4-0 @NewcastleTownFC

A completely dominant 1st half performance sees Bootle go into the break with a healthy lead. Who knows what score this will finish!

#groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

We’ve arrived @Bootle_FC for their match against @NewcastleTownFC in the @NorthernPremLge West!

A new ground ticked off and looking forward to the match!

#groundhop #groundhopping #nonleague #nonleaguefootball

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

It’s been so long since I posted, because it’s been so long since we did a groundhop! But tomorrow will be a new ground!!

@Bootle_FC vs @NewcastleTownFC in the @NorthernPremLge West!

Looking forward to the visit with Sam! Ground #76!

#groundhop #nonleague #nonleaguefootball

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Managed to find a game for me and Sam to get to this evening.

We’re going to have a drive over to SK2 for the friendly between @OffyGreenFC and @SGFC_Reserves

#nonleague #nonleaguefootball #groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Is anyone aware of any matches/pre-season friendlies in the NW area this evening (31st July)?

#groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Football is back this afternoon. Off to @MossleyAFC for their friendly match against @Droylsden_FC

#nonleague #nonleaguefootball #groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Full Time:
@AnnanAthleticFC 5-1 @ArbroathFC

Despite being crowned champions last week, Arbroath were on the wrong end of the scoreline today. A dominant 2nd half performance saw Annan score 3 goals for a convincing win.

#groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Half Time:
@AnnanAthleticFC 2-1 @ArbroathFC

Arbroath went 1-0 up, but Annan come back with two goals to have the lead at half time. The 2nd goal a rebound after the initial penalty was saved.

#groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Almost time for kick off here at Galabank. The chant of “Championies” has already come from the @ArbroathFC fans before the game.

Hoping for a good game at @AnnanAthleticFC

#groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

We’ve arrived for today’s match in Scotland, and really looking forward to it. Currently enjoying a drink in the bar before the Club Shop opens.

@AnnanAthleticFC vs @ArbroathFC in the Scottish First Division.

#groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Me and Sam are really looking forward to the drive up north in the morning.

We’re off to Galabank to see the match between @AnnanAthleticFC and @ArbroathFC in the Scottish First Division.

Our first ground in Scotland ticked off!

#groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Unbelievably sad news. An absolute legend who gave us, without doubt, one of our best memories on the football pitch.

Off the football pitch, an absolute warrior, who faced every battle head on!

RIP Joey T!

[Rochdale AFC (P) @officiallydale]

We're devastated to learn of the passing of Dale legend, Joe Thompson.

Our thoughts are with Joe’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.

One of our own 💙

#RAFC

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

On Saturday, me and Sam will have our first groundhop in Scotland. We will be visiting Galabank, the home of @AnnanAthleticFC for their home match against league leaders @ArbroathFC.

Sam can’t wait to get the first ground in Scotland ticked off!

#groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

At the start of the season, me and Sam said we would try and get to Scotland for a Groundhop this season. It’s happening next Saturday!

Looking forward to getting to @AnnanAthleticFC vs @ArbroathFC in the Scottish First Division.

#groundhopping

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

@WHUJG98 Yes they did. As soon as the penalty went in, they could have made the change before KO. And he was warmed up… we all saw him warming up on TV

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Darren Ferguson saying it’s bang out of order someone having a pop at him for not bringing on Tyler Young. Ironic from someone who only won a PL title because his dad was manager of Man U!

Should have brought the lad on as soon as that penalty went in for the last 2 minutes.

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

@OfficialSGFC @SandbachFC_1st @StockportTownFC @CheadleTownFC @NewMillsFC @CheadleNomads @GlossopNorthEnd @WD_CFC Can I say, we loved your ground!!! One of our favourites! We will be back!!!

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Tomorrow, me and Sam are getting in four matches, and three new grounds:

@OfficialSGFC vs @SandbachFC_1st
@StockportTownFC vs @CheadleTownFC
@NewMillsFC vs @CheadleNomads
@GlossopNorthEnd vs @WD_CFC

Can’t wait for a day of football, and valuable time with Sam!

#groundhop

[Dad n Lad on the Terraces @RPCowling]

Loved the day yesterday! Only managed 3 of the matches! Sam was shattered before the 4th match! A great day out with him!

@OfficialSGFC @SandbachFC_1st @StockportTownFC @CheadleTownFC @NewMillsFC @CheadleNomads

#groundhopping #nonleague #nonleaguefootball