We are the Champions!!!!!!

Today I am at Newham United versus Chingford Athletic at Cave Road in the Olympian League Division 3.

Newham's ground is up a side street off the main Plaistow shopping area, just a stones
throw from West Ham's Boleyn ground.

One of the stands of which can be seen at Newham's ground. Newham's ground is neat and has a friendly group of people running the club. 

I was shown the gymnasium which is next  to the clubhouse.

On a minus side, the car park is rather smalland the mens toilets in the changing rooms leave a lot to be desired.

Newham go into this match, needing a draw to clinch the title.

They score very early on in the match, and then add a second.

 A third is on  the cards, but the ball ricochets off the inside of the post and minutes later, Chingford have reduced the arrears with a scorcher of a goal.

Nearly 3 - 0  now 2 - 1  such is football. Newham grab a third and go into half time  3 - 1 up.

The second half is a bit of a anti climax, as Newham add a 4th and as the final whistle goes celebrate their championship win.

I sign off as well as this is my final game of the season.

I will back next season and maybe I might meet you at some roped off fields.

Final Score  4 - 1

Attendance 35

No programme issued but an old one found for me.

Drinks in the clubhouse


The Ground Hopper shall return!!!!