West Ham Online

frank marker" wrote: ↑26 Aug 2025, 20:46 Gravesend and Northfleet F.C. (sadly recently renamed after the local railway station). If you think West Ham's ownership is a circus you should see what we have endured here in North Kent. At least since our drop into the National League South I have been able to enjoy a beer whilst watching the game. There is a faint possibility I may drop in at Hampton and Richmond at the weekend, should things go to plan. Last season I visited Wealdstone but no sign of the Raider. Didn't realise he posted on here. Very nice 2nd hand record shop on the High Street which turned out being the highlight of the day.

Chelmsford Chieftains Ice Hockey. Always a great way to spend a couple of hours.

Used to go to see London Broncos in the Summer at Fulham and later at Charlton.


 

Takashi Miike" wrote: ↑26 Aug 2025, 20:11 Redskins since the early 80s, the Bulls because of Jordan (been absolute shit since), Wigan RL because of Ellery Hanley, Rangers because of Davie Cooper, haven't been to the ground but love watching Dorking Wanderers on the bunch of amateurs channel

 

frank marker" wrote: ↑27 Aug 2025, 08:11 The Kuwaiti owner lost all his dosh on the failed bid to set up Paramount World or whatever it was on Swanscombe marshes. Some lesser spotted larvae did for him. (Interesting place, Swanscombe. My son's friend who had lead a very sheltered life was offered a blow job by a young lady outside the local shop if he would buy a bottle of cider for her. I digress.)  I think first Kuwaiti sold the club to his brother for a quid or some such. To be fair they were only really in the football side to develop the rest of the area. They are hoteliers by trade. I hear the first brother is being done for fraud regarding the development company. The second one wants out and the club is now exploring new investment partners (i.e. it's for sale). Meanwhile there is another massive waterside development for this former industrial area on the Thames (sound familiar?) backed by the council to include housing, shops and a new stadiium. I've seen the drawings. Who knows if that's all it will ever amount to? And who will do well out of it?

By the way, beware the 'fan ownership' model. Brilliant...for one year. Then everyone has to put their hands in their pockets again and bingo, the club goes bust.

Wealdstone must be one of the smallest grounds I've visited but the support is very vocal and very partisan. You've got a decent bar which was doing a good trade, TV screens everywhere for the lunchtime football and a friendly reception for away supporters. Apart from the grumpy ticket seller and the result (4-2 having been ahead twice) it was a good day out. Sounds of the Suburbs was immense. I managed to collar two Brian Jonestown albums in very good nick for £50. Sadly a bit far for me to make a regular trip though.

Danny Kedwell. Surprisingly agile for a big fellah and could probably pick up a couple of defenders, one under each arm. Did a good job for us for a couple of seasons. I remember you had a chap called Sohna who was very good. Did you manage to hang on to him?

frank marker" wrote: ↑26 Aug 2025, 20:46 Gravesend and Northfleet F.C. (sadly recently renamed after the local railway station). If you think West Ham's ownership is a circus you should see what we have endured here in North Kent. At least since our drop into the National League South I have been able to enjoy a beer whilst watching the game. There is a faint possibility I may drop in at Hampton and Richmond at the weekend, should things go to plan. Last season I visited Wealdstone but no sign of the Raider. Didn't realise he posted on here. Very nice 2nd hand record shop on the High Street which turned out being the highlight of the day.

Chelmsford Chieftains Ice Hockey. Always a great way to spend a couple of hours.

Used to go to see London Broncos in the Summer at Fulham and later at Charlton.