7 Leagues Away From The Top

For many people, the prospect of football 7 leagues below the Premiership is not an inviting one, but don't give stop reading without giving Ryman League Folkestone the chance. Their ground at Cheriton Road is a real gem. Despite this being the lowest level I've seen football being played at on my travels so far, the trip to Folkestone was very enjoyable, ignoring the bitterly cold conditions.

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This Is Why You Should Watch Non League More Often

It's been a while since I ventured into the non league world, with over a year separating yesterday's visit to Tonbridge Angels and my last Conference match. But as I made my way through the turnstiles, I immediately remembered why I love non league football. There’s a beautiful simplicity about the lower reaches of the footballing pyramid that makes it something every football fan should sample at their local non league team at least once a season.

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A Proper Football Ground - Roots Hall

Although Roots Hall, home to Southend United, is quite dated, it is bursting with character. Every stand has its its own unique feature, making for a great setting. It’s a real shame that the club are looking to relocate from their home of nearly 60 years in the near future. So for anyone who appreciates a traditional stadium, this one needs to be seen while you still have the chance.

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There's No Place Like Home

There's no place like home, and for me, that home is the Pristfield Stadium. Priestfield has changed dramatically since 1995, with all four stands having been re-built. The ground is completely surrounded by terraced housing, while this is not a good thing in terms of ground development, I much prefer football grounds in this sort of traditional location as opposed to an out of town setting.

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Focus On The Valley - Charlton Athletic

The Valley is a fairly modern and imposing stadium that has been home to Charlton Athletic since 1919. The ground was extensively re-developed on three sides during the 1990s and early 2000s - those who saw The Valley when it was left virtually derelict between 1985 and 1992 would scarcely believe the rate of progression the club has made since returning home. Sadly for Charlton, the bubble burst on the pitch, with quick relegations leaving them in the third tier of football for the first time since 1981.

My first visit to Charlton was in early 2010, although the full review has only just been written. Click here to see the full review and set of photos.

Taking A Look At Aldershot Town's Recreation Ground

Since I decided to do the 92, I haven’t seen Gillingham – or the away crowd I’ve sat with during a neutral game – win away from home. This statistic was become more and more concerning as the games went by. With Aldershot's Recreation Ground being the 29th stadium, it really was about time the Gills won on their travels with me in attendance. With the Shots only being a few points behind Gillingham, we needed to get a win in order to keep the gap between us and the play-offs as small as possible.

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