Vince Taylor

The Football Grounds Magazine. What do they know of football grounds who only football grounds know? (With apologies to CLR James).

[Vince Taylor @Groundtastic]

Groundtastic Magazine Summer 2026 (GT125)
£6 plus postage
https://t.co/pAYn9j1FkL

Our Friends In The North Revisited
£6 plus postage
https://t.co/I4kxBG05ok

Before The Cemetery End (1970-1994)
£20 plus postage
https://t.co/P6bgOB4kF4

[Vince Taylor @Groundtastic]

In the Summer 2026 issue of Groundtastic (GT125), we report on Workington's last match at Borough Park in its current form, and also discuss the intertwined history of its neighbours Derwent Park and Lonsdale Park. Buy here: https://t.co/pAYn9j1FkL

[Laurence Reade @Laurencereade]

A brilliant issue, and a beautiful tribute to @PeterRMiles

[Vince Taylor @Groundtastic]

Waterlooville's Jubilee Park (1959-1998) is profiled in the Summer 2026 (GT125) issue of Groundtastic. An expanded edition to celebrate our 125th issue, the magazine can be ordered here: https://t.co/pAYn9j1FkL

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@TeamJellyfishUK The stand at Oxford University's Iffley Road running track.

[Vince Taylor @Groundtastic]

In the Summer 2026 issue of Groundtastic (GT125) we take an in depth look at Cambridge University's historic Grange Road ground, the venue for this year's inter-varsity football matches. Order here: https://t.co/pAYn9j1FkL

[Vince Taylor @Groundtastic]

@TeamJellyfishUK Oxford University Rugby Ground. It's next door to the Iffley Road running track, where Oxford University FC have played some matches in the past.

[Paul Groundtastic @paul_gtastic]

In GT125 esteemed author Kerry Miller looks at the grounds in the Devon town of Newton Abbot. He traces the history of the Recreation Ground, Centrax SG, Coach Road, Homers Lane & Homers Heath in 8 fact and photo filled pages.
Order: https://t.co/wIgcmKbdI2

[Andy Butler @ButlerAndy]

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York St on 29/5/25
Only structures left are the Spayne Rd snack bar, the turnstile block and the light towers. The erasing of a towns sporting heritage is nearing completion

[David Bogie @bogie_david]

Arrived today. Special edition to mark issue 125. Excellent as ever plus a moving tribute to much missed Pete Miles. Here's to another 125!

[Paul Groundtastic @paul_gtastic]

In 2026 the Varsity football matches finally found a permanent home, after 152 years. The annual event will be staged at Grange Road in Cambridge for the forseeable future. Read about the fascinating history of the ground and Varsity fixtures in GT125.
https://t.co/wIgcmKbdI2

[Vince Taylor @Groundtastic]

The Summer 2026 issue of Groundtastic (GT125) was mailed out today to subscribers and those that placed pre-orders. A special 104 page edition to mark our 125th issue, you can purchase the magazine here: https://t.co/pAYn9j1FkL

[Paul Groundtastic @paul_gtastic]

Waterlooville played at Jubilee Park from 1959 to 1998, a well-appointed ground that graced the Southern League. It disappeared after the club merged with Havant Town. Read more in our 7-page article in GT125.
More info: https://t.co/wIgcmKbdI2

[Vince Taylor @Groundtastic]

Due out on 1st June, we are now accepting pre-orders for the Summer 2026 (GT125) issue of Groundtastic. Details here: https://t.co/pAYn9j1FkL

[Paul Groundtastic @paul_gtastic]

LOST LEAGUE GROUNDS (18)
Leeds Road, Huddersfield Town
Designed by Archibald Leitch, this classic ground hosted League games from 1910 until April 1994, when the club relocated to a new home.
Around 450 grounds are featured in BEFORE THE CEMETERY END.
https://t.co/am9h5MZIOc

[Paul Groundtastic @paul_gtastic]

The latest edition of Groundtastic is now ready to order. Celebrating reaching the 125 mark, it is a bumper edition, with 104 packed pages. For more information and to place an order, visit https://t.co/wIgcmKbdI2.

[Paul Groundtastic @paul_gtastic]

LOST LEAGUE GROUNDS (17)
County Ground, Northampton Town
Shared with a County Cricket side, this ground hosted top-flight football in 1965/66, despite only being 3-sided. Lost October 1994.
Around 450 grounds are featured in BEFORE THE CEMETERY END. https://t.co/am9h5MZIOc

[Paul Groundtastic @paul_gtastic]

LOST LEAGUE GROUNDS (16)
The Den, Millwall
Home to the club from 1910, almost 1,500 League games were played here from 1920 until the club relocated to a new ground in 1993.
Around 450 grounds are featured in BEFORE THE CEMETERY END.
https://t.co/am9h5MZIOc

[Paul Groundtastic @paul_gtastic]

LOST LEAGUE GROUNDS (15)
Somerton Park, Newport County
A League venue from 1920, it was reshaped for greyhounds in 1931. The last League game was played here in 1988.
Around 450 grounds are featured in BEFORE THE CEMETERY END.
https://t.co/am9h5MZIOc

[Paul Groundtastic @paul_gtastic]

LOST LEAGUE GROUNDS (14)
Plough Lane, Wimbledon
With a stand dating from 1925, Plough Lane hosted League games from 1977 until 1991. It was finally bulldozed in 2002.
Around 450 grounds are featured in BEFORE THE CEMETERY END. https://t.co/am9h5MZIOc