Author Topic: Local lower leagues.. (Read 3167 times)

Johnny Foreigner · « **on:** March 2, 2023, 10:47:16 pm »

Life throws you some curve balls from time to time, and this coming saturday it looks like I am spoilt for choices.. Planning to get to a match and Tranmere was the obvious choice, but seen them a couple of times, so started to look around a bit. Looks like Bootle, Prescot Cables, AFC, Litherland and at a stretch Vauxhall Motors are the possibilities. Any recommendations from the local experts on where to go ? Would be happy to go to all; but was just thinking of easiest from town and also where there could be a decent crowd and some fun !. thanks

stoz · « **Reply #1 on:** March 3, 2023, 11:52:27 am »

I'm by no means an expert mate, but I would suggest a visit to Marine. A quick look at the fixtures shows that that their tenants, AFC Liverpool, are at home tomorrow.

There's quite a bit to look at there, including the board with all the names of the people who bought a Spurs ticket, the new bar and restaurant that they had done with the proceeds, and there is even the TV Boards that forms the backdrop off where the managers where interviewed after that game.

You may want to leave it until Marine are at home though, if that's what you'd prefer? Especially as AFC only get a very small crowd.

The ground is handy as it's a 10 minute walk from Blundellsands and Crosby station, but I would suggest getting off at Waterloo and going to the excellent Liver pub, then it's a 15-20 minute walk. There is also a pub, the Edinburgh, right by the ground.

kesey · « **Reply #2 on:** March 3, 2023, 12:28:05 pm »

Me and a few mates are going to watch Prescot Cables for me birthday in a few weeks. Me cousins craft ale shop / bar is just down the road .

Son of Spion · « **Reply #3 on:** March 3, 2023, 12:36:16 pm »

Quote from: stoz on March 3, 2023, 11:52:27 am

I'm by no means an expert mate, but I would suggest a visit to Marine...

I'd also go to Marine. The Bug (Edinburgh) is a nice pub for a drink before the game, as you said.

I've also watched South Liverpool FC before, after stumbling across them playing at Jericho Lane Sports Hub on Otterspool Drive L17 as I walked past.

Johnny Foreigner · « **Reply #4 on:** March 3, 2023, 12:46:47 pm »

Thanks all !

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #5 on:** March 3, 2023, 12:58:57 pm »

The road the stadium on has a decent bus route to city centre too, if you don’t fancy a walk for the train (after a few pints).

kesey · « **Reply #6 on:** March 3, 2023, 01:34:54 pm »

Quote from: Son of Spion on March 3, 2023, 12:36:16 pm

I've also watched South Liverpool FC before, after stumbling across them playing at Jericho Lane Sports Hub on Otterspool Drive L17 as I walked past.

Ive seen them a few times with me Da . It was in Allerton though.

ScottScott · « **Reply #7 on:** March 3, 2023, 02:14:27 pm »

Quote from: kesey on March 3, 2023, 12:28:05 pm

Me and a few mates are going to watch Prescot Cables for me birthday in a few weeks. Me cousins craft ale shop / bar is just down the road .

The Bard?

Love going to watch the Cables, decent game of lower league and then a good few places to drink around Prescot now

kesey · « **Reply #8 on:** March 3, 2023, 02:46:59 pm »

Quote from: ScottScott on March 3, 2023, 02:14:27 pm

The Bard?

Love going to watch the Cables, decent game of lower league and then a good few places to drink around Prescot now

I think it's called the Hop House .

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #9 on:** March 4, 2023, 04:05:46 pm »

Quote from: Son of Spion on March 3, 2023, 12:36:16 pm

I'd also go to Marine. The Bug (Edinburgh) is a nice pub for a drink before the game, as you said.

I've also watched South Liverpool FC before, after stumbling across them playing at Jericho Lane Sports Hub on Otterspool Drive L17 as I walked past.

Liverpool signed the amateur Jimmy Case from South Liverpool for a nominal £500 in 1973.

ScottScott · « **Reply #10 on:** March 4, 2023, 04:08:40 pm »

Quote from: kesey on March 3, 2023, 02:46:59 pm

I think it's called the Hop House .

Down in Rainhill? Great little place that, the fella running it is sound

Son of Spion · « **Reply #11 on:** March 4, 2023, 04:25:09 pm »

Quote from: So… Howard Philips on March 4, 2023, 04:05:46 pm

Liverpool signed the amateur Jimmy Case from South Liverpool for a nominal £500 in 1973.

Amazing when you think about it.

And what a player he was.

kesey · « **Reply #12 on:** March 5, 2023, 12:05:29 pm »

Quote from: ScottScott on March 4, 2023, 04:08:40 pm

Down in Rainhill? Great little place that, the fella running it is sound

That's the one. He's me cousins fella Phil. We plan to get the choo choo from Wavertree Tech and get there at opening time. It's going to be a good day

sharkeyb · « **Reply #13 on:** March 5, 2023, 01:16:42 pm »

could have taken in some real lower leagues and enjoy some Merseyside Christian league action!

liverbloke · « **Reply #14 on:** March 5, 2023, 03:42:44 pm »

Quote from: kesey on March 3, 2023, 12:28:05 pm

Me and a few mates are going to watch Prescot Cables for me birthday in a few weeks. Me cousins craft ale shop / bar is just down the road .

cracking club that - and marine too

well run and loved

liversaint · « **Reply #15 on:** March 6, 2023, 12:30:32 am »

Quote from: ScottScott on March 4, 2023, 04:08:40 pm

Down in Rainhill? Great little place that, the fella running it is sound

Skew bridge is decent as well

Spezialo · « **Reply #16 on:** March 7, 2023, 11:11:04 am »

Go to watch Cables sometimes. Only down the road for me. Good being so close to the pitch.

Johnny Foreigner · « **Reply #17 on:** March 7, 2023, 07:24:34 pm »

Ended up at Bootle; wasn't as good as the sunday but a very nice day out. 8 pounds entry; friendly people; the burgers and bevvies were good as well !

kavah · « **Reply #18 on:** March 7, 2023, 11:09:41 pm »

The Aigburth Arms and Pineapple in the semis of the FA Sunday cup
March 26th

St Josephs (Luton) v Pineapple
Aigburth Arms v SE Dons

hesbighesred · « **Reply #19 on:** March 9, 2023, 09:27:01 am »

Any recommendations for lower/non-league footy on the Wirral? There's Tranmere of course but they don't particularly appeal. Marine/AFC Liverpool is definitely worth a trip but it's definitely a day trip and all the associated cost/planning that requires with young kids.

kavah · « **Reply #20 on:** April 9, 2023, 10:33:36 am »

Cammel Lairds always have a decent team

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cammell_Laird_1907_F.C.

And you probably have a local team in the West Cheshire league and maybe the business houses?
I’ll leave it to the Wirral Jedis to let you know more. But my only observation is the Merseyside Saturday and Sunday leagues are generally a great standard. The top divisions in all the leagues have some very good teams.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #21 on:** April 9, 2023, 11:18:08 am »

Quote from: kavah on March 7, 2023, 11:09:41 pm

The Aigburth Arms and Pineapple in the semis of the FA Sunday cup
March 26th

St Josephs (Luton) v Pineapple
Aigburth Arms v SE Dons

The Pineapple team still going? The pub on Park Road’s been shut for years.

kesey · « **Reply #22 on:** April 9, 2023, 01:47:50 pm »

Quote from: So… Howard Philips on April 9, 2023, 11:18:08 am

The Pineapple team still going? The pub on Park Road’s been shut for years.

They go the Willow Bank every Sunday for their post match roast and pints. Good lads and they got knocked out in the semis a few weeks ago. 1 - 1 and they had a lad sent off in the 60th minute and conceded two late goals. Iam nit sure if they've got anything to do with the pub on Park Road though. Their nickname is the Chunks

Lad · « **Reply #23 on:** April 9, 2023, 07:19:16 pm »

City of Liverpool FC anyone ? The Purps have a decent following, mainly of reds who got disillusioned with the Premier League and they play at the Berry St Garage stadium in Bootle. Nearest pub is the Queens next to Aintree racecourse about a ten minute walk, with Aintree station just across the road from the pub.

CornerFlag · « **Reply #24 on:** April 9, 2023, 08:33:32 pm »

Quote from: hesbighesred on March 9, 2023, 09:27:01 am

Any recommendations for lower/non-league footy on the Wirral? There's Tranmere of course but they don't particularly appeal. Marine/AFC Liverpool is definitely worth a trip but it's definitely a day trip and all the associated cost/planning that requires with young kids.

Think Ashville have just had a promotion up to the tenth tier. 5-10 minute walk from Wallasey Village train station, decent parking near the ground too, not far from J1 on the M53 either. Got one last home game, though it is on the 15th so depends how you feel about seeing footy on that particular day.

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #25 on:** July 2, 2023, 03:18:48 pm »

Quote from: Lad on April 9, 2023, 07:19:16 pm

City of Liverpool FC anyone ? The Purps have a decent following, mainly of reds who got disillusioned with the Premier League and they play at the Berry St Garage stadium in Bootle. Nearest pub is the Queens next to Aintree racecourse about a ten minute walk, with Aintree station just across the road from the pub.

I know a lot of reds and blues who actually go and watch them together.

kesey · « **Reply #26 on:** April 6, 2024, 08:33:53 pm »

I went to see South Liverpool FC today against Ashton Town with me Da on Jericho Lane . It was a great day out .

kesey · « **Reply #27 on:** April 6, 2024, 08:34:48 pm »

And a windy one .

kesey · « **Reply #28 on:** April 6, 2024, 08:45:40 pm »

Puskas !

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Liverpool_F.C.

kesey · « **Reply #29 on:** April 6, 2024, 08:49:59 pm »

Ah fuck of wiki you arl arse . Puskas played as a guest for us as a guest apparantly .

ToneLa · « **Reply #30 on:** April 6, 2024, 09:21:10 pm »

Might start lookin at these
Seen the SEFTON PARK RANGERS scarf proudly hung in the Albert

kesey · « **Reply #31 on:** April 7, 2024, 11:34:26 am »

Quote from: ToneLa on April 6, 2024, 09:21:10 pm

Might start lookin at these
Seen the SEFTON PARK RANGERS scarf proudly hung in the Albert

I've seen that .I didn't even know they existed until I seen it.

kavah · « **Reply #32 on:** April 10, 2024, 12:10:44 pm »

Quote from: kesey on April 6, 2024, 08:34:48 pm

And a windy one .

Ha - Jericho has got its own little micro-climate devoid of global warming

Boston Bosox · « **Reply #33 on:** April 10, 2024, 12:14:47 pm »

Prescot Cables are my Local Club

Been getting decent crowds this season

Only Me · « **Reply #34 on:** April 10, 2024, 02:47:55 pm »

Quote from: kavah on April 10, 2024, 12:10:44 pm

Ha - Jericho has got its own little micro-climate devoid of global warming

Can defo vouch for that - Jericho was were we did our weekly games lesson when i was in junior school in the 70s.

You just cant been horizontal sleet and snow.

And those lovely warm changies.......

Boston always unofficial · « **Reply #35 on:** April 11, 2024, 06:40:45 pm »

Just reading on Non League Matters site that City of Liverpool FC are ground sharing out at Widnes for the next 2 seasons.Would that still count them as local?

Spezialo · « **Reply #36 on:** April 12, 2024, 12:31:57 pm »

Usually go to watch Cables when I can.

Terry de Niro · « **Reply #37 on:** April 12, 2024, 09:52:32 pm »

Quote from: Boston always unofficial on April 11, 2024, 06:40:45 pm

Just reading on Non League Matters site that City of Liverpool FC are ground sharing out at Widnes for the next 2 seasons.Would that still count them as local?

It's on the Northern Bank of the River Mersey.
So Localish.