Rob King

Generally on a train, visiting new grounds and visiting new towns, by a window that holds my wistful gaze, penning the odd whimsical fanzine article as I go.

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

Whilst his tenure may not have ended on a high, it is hoped that after such long and loyal service, Paul can hold his head up high at what the club have been able to achieve over the last 16 years. It has been a phenomenal record that shall reap much deserved praise.

[Leamington FC ⚽️ @LeamingtonFC]

It is with great regret that we announce that our Manager Paul Holleran has today tendered his resignation as First Team Manager of Leamington FC.

5,893 days. 789 games. One gaffer. Viva. 💛

🔗 https://t.co/gW2LX3eKcO

#BackingTheBrakes | #BrakesTogether

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

@VFTAE @MossleyAFC @NonLeagueCrowd That's incredibly impressive and fair reward for a welcoming community football club.

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

A beautiful looking cover to gift wrap the wonderful words and pictures within. For the finest present of the season, get on it 👇

[North Ferriby Fanzine @VFTAE]

Here is issue 29 of our #FerribyFanzine. Thank you to all our contributors, as always. It'll be on sale at our @BridTownAFC Boxing Day game from 12.39.
£3. 56pp

All profits to Mysterious Minds https://t.co/VlG4HhFTsw

You can also buy online via
https://t.co/5uZEeqtrzy
Pls RT

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

The set of posters at the station to greet you off the train were the first welcoming sign of many throughout a wonderfully enjoyable day out at a friendly club.

[North Ferriby Fanzine @VFTAE]

And @robfootytrips has written about his groundhop visit to @MossleyAFC in our next issue.

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

A grey day of blanket cloud and persistent drizzle could not quell Women's FA Cup fever at Ericstan Park, home of Wythenshawe Town, as @ManchesterLaces, vociferously backed, battled strongly but fell to a 1-3 defeat to @wallsendbcwomen #groundhopping

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

Today's collection of matchday programmes. With Droylsden vs Steeton in the North West Counties League Division One North, £2. And England vs Brazil in a women's international friendly, £4. @NLprogs

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

Then a few tram stops back towards the city centre for the first of the Lionesses' homecoming series at the City of Manchester Stadium against South American champions Brazil. #groundhopping

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

A sunny afternoon in Manchester, but one that carried strong cooling autumnal breeze for the first game of the day at the wonderful Butchers Arms for @Droylsden_FC against @Steetonfc, with the away side picking up a 1-3 victory. #groundhopping

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

A late rally secured a turnaround and important 2-1 victory for Truro City against Halifax Town at the Truro Sports Hub on a grey afternoon of persistent drizzle. #groundhopping

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

Mist and cloud may abound this afternoon, but there was an enjoyable game of football at the Park Road Stadium to brighten the gloom as @CheadleStingers scored twice either side of half time for a deserved 4-0 win over a competitive @NortonLadies. #groundhopping

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

Zero contest. Please do buy printed programmes where clubs still produce them, but fanzines, especially high quality ones such as this, win for content hands down.

[North Ferriby Fanzine @VFTAE]

Head to head.
Fanzine vs Programme.
No contest.
😉

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

This afternoon's matchday programme for North Ferriby vs Bishop Auckland in the Northern Premier League Division One East, £3. @NLprogs Plus the always excellent value and brilliant read @VFTAE

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

A sunny afternoon (eventually) down at Grange Lane to see North Ferriby beat Bishop Auckland 3-1. #groundhopping

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

At the top pitch I can exalt the view from the most elevated plateau terraced into the gentle wave of surrounding hills. Up here, the 1st XIs clatter my frame and down where the crows are scattered in their fertile field, the 2nds, nay even 3rds, can dream of loftier ambition.

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

This afternoon's matchday programme for Salisbury vs Tonbridge Angels in the National League South, £3 @NLprogs

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

Not a great day for Salisbury at the Raymond McEnhill Stadium as visitors Tonbridge Angels, despite a consolation penalty, eased to a 1-3 victory with a few dissenting voices behind the home goal and plenty of gallows humour ("It's only 3 nil...) #groundhopping

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

A beautiful day for a pre-match exploration of the cathedral city of Salisbury and to see one of four remaining versions of Magna Carta, then on to its neighbouring forebear of Old Sarum, conveniently on the way to the ground.

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

The skies are alive with a latent flush of summer and the promise of the day and the journey yet to come. To Wiltshire!

[North Ferriby Fanzine @VFTAE]

🚨 Here is issue 28 of our #FerribyFanzine. Many thanks to all who contributed. Lots of quality content. See below.
56pp | £3
Profits to Welcome House charity.
On sale via
https://t.co/T950jCWghX
Or outside the ground on Sat 6 Sept for the visit of @Blyth_Spartans

[Rob King @robfootytrips]

This afternoon's matchday programme for the FA Cup First Qualifying Round tie between Ramsgate and Cray Valley (PM), free @NLprogs