Maldon blow Brantham away in blustery conditions to reclaim top spot #groundhopping #matchhopping #groundhoppers #photography #monochrome #blackandwhite @isthmianleague.bsky.social

I understand progress is progress, but this is still a cathedral. Bit of a weird atmosphere though as Curva Nord-less Inter laboured to a 2-1 win over Sassuolo #SerieA #groundhopping #matchhopping

We're hiring!!! www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/43...

Punched out some words at 1am on the passing of Billy Vigar and a safety issue that has been staring us in the face for years. unexpecteddelirium.substack.com/p/billy-viga...

What do you do when faced with a NINE hour delay at the airport? Why, you meet a bonafide #SerieA legend, thats what! (As you can Pippo was delighted to be accosted by two middle-aged serie a fanboys lol) #palermo #inzhagi #Italy #legend #offside

And when they came, they came on two wheels... #cremonese #serieA #photography #bicycle #vespa #Italy

How many people does it take to make an army? Just one, according to this 💛🖤 legend #committed #nonleaguefootball #groundhopping

The aftermath. Heybridge right back shown a straight red following an awful challenge. A challenge that led to his exasperated teammate describing him somewhat poetically and not altogether inaccurately as a 'stupid angry c*nt' Heybridge Swifts 0 @gorlestonfc.bsky.social 2

So I'm in #Newcastle the night they play Bilbao in the Champions League. What chance I can get a ticket?! Looks like I have to be a 'mags member' and go in to a ballot? #nufc #magpies #championsleague

GREEN MONSTERS | Ferencváros TC is Hungary’s most celebrated football club, yet its terraces have long mirrored the country’s political climate. Guirec Munier’s images confront us with the uneasy blend of passion, pride, and extremism. lowerblock.com/articles/fro...

Super performance between the sticks from Bishop's Stortford stopper Adam Hayton helps the Blues to a narrow 1-0 #FACup win over @realbedfordfc.bsky.social #nonleaguefootball #groundhopping #matchhopping #photography #goalkeepers #keepersunion #allezlesblues Bishop's Stortford 1 Real Bedford 0

Some belters in here...

Down by the Docks. For @terraceedition.bsky.social Towards the end of last season I went Tilbury FC, to sample their legendary cheeseburgers (and watch some football). www.terraceedition.com/home-haute/t... #nonleague #matchhopping #groundhopping #photography @isthmianleague.bsky.social

If @maldontiptreefc.bsky.social, top of @isthmianleague.bsky.social North with 6 wins in 6 in all comps, beat Canvey Island - bottom of the division above, nothing but defeats all season- is it even an upset? They did, and it wasnt. Maldon 2 Canvey Island 0 #FACup #groundhopping #photography

Haha @jamwheaton.bsky.social

Summer reading sorted: - Emancipation for Goalposts, @chrisetchingham.bsky.social - Casuals, Phil Thornton - Football in the sun and shadow, Eduardo Galeano #footballbooks #yugoslavia #Casuals @stanchion.bsky.social

I love looking around the clubhouses of non-league clubs. There is almost always a 'history wall' with team photos going back decades. Some great shots at Hatfield Peverel. Via a quick scan, the oldest one I noticed was from the 1957/58 season #Footballhistory @footballheritage.bsky.social

Took my girls to football. They had a lovely time, although I think the 10-goal thriller going on in the background didn't really have much to do with that 😂 Hatfield Peverel 5 Earls Colne 5 #groundhopping #matchhopping #photography #artists

A moment for ditching my relative political neutrality on my Substack. Some words on Farage's hypocritical attempts to place Reform and the hard-right as the natural political affiliation of the football fan. Read here: joshbland.substack.com/p/reform-fc?...

The pain of losing to a team from a step lower Hackney Wick 3 Bognor Regis Town 1 #FACup #groundhopping #matchhopping #photography #ESL #NonLeague

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Pretty skies, terrible pitch. Benfleet 0 Leighton Town 1 FA Cup Extra Prelim Round replay. Low on quality but ultimately, the visitors held their battling hosts at arms length to emerge unscathed and progress to next round #groundhopping #matchhopping #FACup #nonleaguefootball #ESL #photography

Did a #halfmarathon yesterday. The gimmick that lured me in was 'Original 12'. Look at this belter of a medal! #ukrunning #original12 #dcfc #COYR #OG ⚽️⚽️🐏🐏🐏

Saturday afternoon is for beer and football. Maldon & Tiptree 5 Buckhurst Hill 0 #FACup #groundhopping #matchhopping #roadtowembley @maldontiptreefc.bsky.social

Last night had a catastrophic goalie error, a superb Mark Hughes-esque volleyed goal, and a mediocre cheeseburger. Also a pretty #sunset and one for the #floodlightfriday crew. White Ensign 3 Barking 1 #nonleaguefootball #photography #groundhopping @essexsenior.bsky.social

Three goals, two red cards, great saves, and a hatful of missed chances. Great entertainment. Competitive non-league football, oh how I've missed you. Harwich and Parkeston 2 Halstead Town 1 #ESL #groundhopping #matchhopping #groundhoppers #photography #nonleaguefootball

Trying to decide where to go tonight! #groundhopping #nonleaguefootball ##nonleague #groundhopper Shortlist:

Breaking up the monotony of work by simultaneously listening to and cataloguing my #Blues collection, starting with this beaut #vinyl #vinylcollector

High: Off to watch my first competitive game of the season tonight. Most excited. Low: Granit Xhaka and his ridiculously punchable face are back in the #EPL Ah well. Can't win 'em all.

Fixtures- released! Our 2025-26 Pitching In Isthmian League fixtures are finally here #IsthmianLeague #PitchingIn

Ooooooh imma be busy this season, I hope!!

My *office* is in the corner of my kids' playroom. This morning, I switched the 'fun things to do in the UK' map for my 'location of football teams in italy' map. I'm wondering how long it will take anyone in my house to notice...

First game of the season for me last night. There was five goals, lots of rain, and a cybertruck. Ah, #nonleaguefootball, it's good to be back. Maldon 1 Chelmsford 4.

This is kinda cool. Bendy football pitch in #Nantes, #France #urbangoals (No, I'm not counting it as a ground 😂)

Final piece from last seasons FA Vase, published on @hoppersguide.com . @whitstabletownfc.bsky.social vs. AFC Whyteleafe at Wembley. The culmination of a 10-month oddessy through the Vase. What a day this was. #favase #nonleague #groundhopping #photography hoppersguide.com/nine-steps-f...

Whatever your take on #Glastonbury, it was lovely to see Lewis Capaldi back on stage. ❤️

Lovely morning for a half marathon 😬😬🤯🥵🥵🥵

This is great. Lots of little nuggets in here I didn't know!

So... am I reading this correctly? Rested for a competitive game. To play in a friendly. Make it make sense 🤯

I mean, I don't *NEED* to spend £117 on books about Italian football. I know I shouldn't. (Definitely) But... I could? (Maybe) Good lord, the new season needs to start 😂😂 💚🤍❤️

Ugh, I hate this time of year!!! @futbologyapp.bsky.social #groundhopping

Best gig I've seen in a long time, Wunderhorse at Alexandra Palace. Emotive vocals, thunderous drums, and guitar riffs that are still rattling around my ribcage. Superb show. #live #livemusic #gig #allypally #wunderhorse

Picked up a a couple of beauties at a car boot yesterday, fiver for the pair. #vinyl #vinylcollectors #records #blues

Wemberlee, Wemberleeeee #FaVase #nonleaguefinalsday

I've had this record for as long as I can remember. I have zero recollection of buying it. Not entirely sure I've ever listened to it. Today is the day! I hope the dub weapon inside isn't TOO lethal 😂 #vinyl #vinylcollecters

The pain, and the joy of a playoff defeat. Hurts even more when you missed out on the title by ONE GOAL. Billericay 1 Dover 2 (AET) #Groundhopping #isthmianleague #Billericay #Dover #playoffs #nonleaguefootball #nonleague #photography

Thread on #Canadian stadiums I visited recently. Some absolute beauties! Not all football. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 #Vancouver #Toronto #Calgary #Ottawa #NSL #Baseball #BlueJays #Ontario #groundhopping #groundhopper #Canada #soccer #MLS #photograghy #CPL @sashaclicks.bsky.social #stadiums

Last one from the Candian tour! Superb solo goal from Lee Min-A and bundled effort from captain Desiree Scott sees Ottawa launch leagie campaign with a 2-1 win over Toronto at TD Place @nsl.ca @ottrapidfc.bsky.social @afctoronto.bsky.social #groundhopping #photography #Canada

Doritos for dinner in a motel laundry room. Travel ain't all glitz and glamour..

THESE ARE GORGEOUS. FIFA Unveils 16 Stunning Posters for World Cup 26 Host Cities #worldcup #footballposters #footballart lowerblock.com/articles/fif...