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[WILF 47,060]

26 minutes ago, Blackmag said:

Not sure what level your team is but most seem passionate about football genuine football lads are in the lower leagues but I had a conversation with a lad that played to a good level he said junior league's there's plenty of players and teams but  adult teams are far less now since so many pubs and leagues have shut but I do like the full hearted tackles without the rolling round that lower league brings 

My old Sunday league was one of the biggest in the country at one time I believe, from memory it was 10 divisions of between 10 to 15 teams…..they had to split the divisions so that new entry teams could progress in a decent amount of time.

Now it’s a bit of a shadow of that with only 4 divisions and around 35-40 teams.

In fairness Essex into east London is a massive football area with generally a very, very high standard at most levels….there are hundreds and hundreds of teams across the county and into East London from Sunday to non league.

Its still big, very big as one look at Essex FA and the various leagues it governs will tell anyone.

Local football seems very alive and healthy despite the fine line some clubs tread financially. 

 

[Bakerboy 4,736]

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[NEWKID 27,176]

Mainoo certainly looks set for good things... 

[Blackmag 6,099]

49 minutes ago, NEWKID said:

Mainoo certainly looks set for good things... 

Quality young lad him seems everything just comes natural to him time and space ect  an bit like that Bradley at Liverpool good young talent enjoying the game 

[gnasher16 30,140]

On 31/01/2024 at 13:48, WILF said:

As you can see I’m struggling badly with all this “success” stuff, I feel all out of sorts and don’t know my arse from my elbow….can we just stick to well supported small club please, otherwise I’ll have a meltdown ! 

As you know mate very few Hammers fans over the age of about 30 would ever dream of booking ourselves anything other than a little local club with a good following....its only these new young lot ( and you ) that ever wanted to be a big club 

[gnasher16 30,140]

On 31/01/2024 at 22:54, Blackmag said:

Not sure what level your team is but most seem passionate about football genuine football lads are in the lower leagues but I had a conversation with a lad that played to a good level he said junior league's there's plenty of players and teams but  adult teams are far less now since so many pubs and leagues have shut but I do like the full hearted tackles without the rolling round that lower league brings 

Its only Isthmian League mate,i have a few other business interests in the area so just made sense as a lifelong footie nut to get involved with the club....the biggest risk to non league clubs is being purchased and then run into the ground as little more than a land grab for housing developments,particularly in this area where land/property is expensive.....the Fa offer no protection below tier 6 so a clubs legal affairs have to be in order we recently got an " Asset of Community Value " order on the ground which i think is essential for the stability of the club/staff etc

These leagues are full of feeder clubs to the National League and lower leagues so theres plenty of talent and its all good honest competition,im really enjoying it.

[Blackmag 6,099]

15 minutes ago, gnasher16 said:

Its only Isthmian League mate,i have a few other business interests in the area so just made sense as a lifelong footie nut to get involved with the club....the biggest risk to non league clubs is being purchased and then run into the ground as little more than a land grab for housing developments,particularly in this area where land/property is expensive.....the Fa offer no protection below tier 6 so a clubs legal affairs have to be in order we recently got an " Asset of Community Value " order on the ground which i think is essential for the stability of the club/staff etc

These leagues are full of feeder clubs to the National League and lower leagues so theres plenty of talent and its all good honest competition,im really enjoying it.

I think it's great lads like you put a few quid in  and get involved in leagues like this for the benefit of the club and community rather than as you say cashing in on the land it's surprising how much talent is in those leagues and the passion just to play football fair play to you for investing in grass roots I wish your team every success 

[Blackmag 6,099]

On 31/01/2024 at 23:29, WILF said:

My old Sunday league was one of the biggest in the country at one time I believe, from memory it was 10 divisions of between 10 to 15 teams…..they had to split the divisions so that new entry teams could progress in a decent amount of time.

Now it’s a bit of a shadow of that with only 4 divisions and around 35-40 teams.

In fairness Essex into east London is a massive football area with generally a very, very high standard at most levels….there are hundreds and hundreds of teams across the county and into East London from Sunday to non league.

Its still big, very big as one look at Essex FA and the various leagues it governs will tell anyone.

Local football seems very alive and healthy despite the fine line some clubs tread financially. 

 

I don't think there's a football fan that's never heard of the Hackney marshes as you say the area as produced countless top class players  I have always associated London with either football or boxers 

[Dutch 267]

9 hours ago, gnasher16 said:

Its only Isthmian League mate,i have a few other business interests in the area so just made sense as a lifelong footie nut to get involved with the club....the biggest risk to non league clubs is being purchased and then run into the ground as little more than a land grab for housing developments,particularly in this area where land/property is expensive.....the Fa offer no protection below tier 6 so a clubs legal affairs have to be in order we recently got an " Asset of Community Value " order on the ground which i think is essential for the stability of the club/staff etc

These leagues are full of feeder clubs to the National League and lower leagues so theres plenty of talent and its all good honest competition,im really enjoying it.

When the Hammers are away I often go down to Billericay and although they’ve dropped down, it’s still a good turn out and set-up there.
 

I always enjoy seeing and speaking to the old boys at these types of clubs who’s been following them for donkeys years and sport their little club badges like Uncle Albert’s war medals. Proper sense of community
 

They’ve a few players, the right back in particular who’s stands out at that level

[WILF 47,060]

1 hour ago, Dutch said:

When the Hammers are away I often go down to Billericay and although they’ve dropped down, it’s still a good turn out and set-up there.
 

I always enjoy seeing and speaking to the old boys at these types of clubs who’s been following them for donkeys years and sport their little club badges like Uncle Albert’s war medals. Proper sense of community
 

They’ve a few players, the right back in particular who’s stands out at that level

Have they painted over your man’s  murals he done of himself down there yet ? Lol 

Its a nice ground Billericay, very decent facility.

[eastcoast 4,138]

Newcastle v Luton. As a fan with no great knowledge of the game who just wants to be entertained that's what I'm talking about. 3 points would have been nice but Luton more than deserved a share. Superb!

[chartpolski 23,812]

2 hours ago, eastcoast said:

Newcastle v Luton. As a fan with no great knowledge of the game who just wants to be entertained that's what I'm talking about. 3 points would have been nice but Luton more than deserved a share. Superb!

A fantastic game for neutrials but let’s be fair, if we can’t beat Luton at home, there’s no hope of a top six place.

Cheers.

[eastcoast 4,138]

7 minutes ago, chartpolski said:

A fantastic game for neutrials but let’s be fair, if we can’t beat Luton at home, there’s no hope of a top six place.

Cheers.

You're probably right but I do remember a season when the club at the top of the table had a 12 point lead at Christmas but still got caught. Lots of games still to play  

[NEWKID 27,176]

What a brilliant day of football...capped by a van dyke f**k up...lol

 

[NEWKID 27,176]

Double post

 

Edited February 4, 2024 by NEWKID