[Football] The Non-League Football Thread- 2023/24 Edition

stewart12 said:

might head to Hassocks for Haywards Heath vs Steyning in the Peter Bentley Cup semi final later

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jackalbion said:

Well if you like hipsters and craft ale you are in for a treat.

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Cowfold Seagull said:

A nice ride for sure, but don't forget to wear your ex-Withdean poncho, it's bound to rain!

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stewart12 said:

ground number 18 was Chennells Brook, home of Roffey for their SCFL Divison 1 clash with Montpelier Villa.

This was a bit of a treat I won't lie. Completely unexpected.

The ground is right on the edge of north east Horsham, in what initially feels like a very residential area, however somehow they've cultivated a feel of the ground being in some sort of enchanted forest. It's surrounded by tall trees on all sides.

Whilst it's fairly basic, in that it has one small seated stand and a small standing area, the ground is very much supplemented with a really nice outdoor bar area which blends in really nicely with the woodland vibe of the ground. There isn't a clubhouse as such but the general bar area is lovely and I bet its great in the summer.

Once again, the staff and volunteers here are really, really nice and friendly.

Entrance was £6 which included a free programme.

Roffey are romping home with the SCFL 1 title and unsurprisingly won this one 4-0.

What a hidden gem this is though, really punches above its weight as a ground and just goes to show that even small grounds like this can be turned into fantastic places to watch football with a bit of imagination.

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Hotchilidog said:

Hassocks is a lovely ground also has a good bar

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Hotchilidog said:

Hassocks is a lovely ground also has a good bar.

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Colonel Mustard said:

I lived in the area for 4 or 5 years back in the 80s without realising there was a local club. Bizarrely, I first heard of their existence on Coronation Street recently when Steve McDonald mused that he was thinking of switching his allegiance to them. I presumed it was a made-up club, some sort of in-joke from the production team. Then I googled it and found they really existed.

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Whitechapel said:

If the weather isn’t too bad I’m thinking of going to watch The Lancers* for the first time this weekend.

I saw a Facebook post claiming it might be their biggest game ever, which seems a grandiose term for 4th v 5th with nothing immediately on the line.

*Lancing, if you didn’t figure it out from the nickname.

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BN41Albion said:

You know that the 'West Didsbury and Chorlton' was dubbed over the top of what he actually said by someone at the club as a joke, right!?

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stewart12 said:

might head to Hassocks for Haywards Heath vs Steyning in the Peter Bentley Cup semi final later

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jackalbion said:

They lost 4-0 and cancelled the man of the match award . I’ll try again on Tuesday.

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Superphil said:

Hoping for a decent, if not a bit soggy, game, but it could be a negative distraction from the league campaign? There will be some key Steyning players missing due to other commitments, but, the magic of the cup and all that, Comon the Barrowmen!

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jackalbion said:

This has gone well, GAME OFF. Planning on going to the pan this evening now.

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Dick Knights Mumm said:

Who knows . What s season though. It was tense on Saturday!

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Dick Knights Mumm said:

Steyning v Heath at Hassocks - Game Off. It's hardly been raining in Steyning - the ground must be absolutely sodden.

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Boys 9d said:

I thought Steyning had a plastic pitch?

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Boys 9d said:

I thought Steyning had a plastic pitch?

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Colonel Mustard said:

I lived in the area for 4 or 5 years back in the 80s without realising there was a local club. Bizarrely, I first heard of their existence on Coronation Street recently when Steve McDonald mused that he was thinking of switching his allegiance to them. I presumed it was a made-up club, some sort of in-joke from the production team. Then I googled it and found they really existed.

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