Saturday, 31 May 2014

Derelict but for how much longer? Surrey Docks Stadium - Fisher FC

May 2014


Derelict sites can look sad but also interesting, derelict football stadiums always eem to have a tale to tell. The pitch always deteriorates first, long grass, weeds, then fly-tipping but for months and often years the stands and terraces remain – looking like the ground could re-open once the grass was cut then the colour of the plastic seats fades, the vandals move in, graffiti arrives and then metal is removed for scrap but even then you can still often see the steps in the terrace or an old stand wall.



Surrey Docks Stadium was once home to Fisher FC, the site in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe has been derelict since 2004 when Fisher moved out but now the site has been earmarked for housing and the plan also includes Fisher moving back to a new ground on the opposite side of Salter Road. So in the next few years we may see Fisher return to Rotherhithe.



Thursday, 29 May 2014

Tartan Army and a Nigerian band


Wednesday 28 May 2014 - Nigeria 2 Scotland 2, Friendly - Craven Cottage, Fulham

Great day spent with the Tartan Army (and the Nigerian band) - football was not bad either but my late Father would have been proud as I watched my first Scotland game with the kilted Tartan Army.

Nigerian Fans band






Sunday, 18 May 2014

Dyer and Dyer

Sunday 18 May 2014, Forget-Me-Not FC 0 Ipswich Town Legends 9, Ram Meadow - Bury Town


Great turnout for great causes - good to see some of the older Town legends back in the blue shirt. Best player? A certain Kieron Dyer but the highlight? A certain 13 year old who came on as a sub and scored - Kae Dyer.


Dyer and Dyer

Friday, 9 May 2014

A sea breeze


9 May 2014, Friends Life Womens Tour ofg Britain - Stage 3 - Felixstowe/Ipswich


Great to still see Suffolk is up there leading the way when it comes to cycling- another great event.





Saturday, 3 May 2014

Always next year?


Saturday 3 May 2014, Ipswich Town 2 Sheffield Wednesday 1, Championship - Portman Road




Monday, 28 April 2014

120 minutes is a long time


Saturday 26 April 2014, Suffolk FA U18s 2 Lancashire FA Under 18s 3 - FA County Youth Cup Final - Portman Road

Great game, and players were out on their feet at the end, 120 minutes on a big pitch - hard work.

Thursday, 24 April 2014

New Jason?


Wednesday 23 April 2014, Ipswich Town Under 15s 2 Tottenham Hotspur Under 15s 4 - Portman Road, Academy showcase game.


Seemed a flash back in time as a young Dozzell strolled around the Portman Road turf, occasionly not looking bothered and then producing some amazing pass and then with that natural confidence to pick up the ball and put a penalty away with style. Let's hope he keeps improving and we see him make the first team in a few years time