FGIF PROGRAMME REVIEW 2019-20

updated on 20/02/20

27-Shepshed Dynamo FC(4) (United Counties League P)

vs. Wellingborough Town (18/02); 28pp original issue (26/11) plus 4p insert; £1.50; 4*

26-Widnes FC(4) (NPL North West Division)

vs. Colne (15/02); 28pp; £2; 3*

25-Runcorn Linnets(4) (NPL North West Division)

vs. Pickering Town (08/02); 36pp; £2; 4*

24-Ashford United(4) (Isthmian League SE Division)

vs. East Grinstead Town (01/02); 32pp; £2; 3.5*

23-Hull City(1) (FL Championship)

vs. Chelsea (FA Cup Fourth Rd) (25/01); 68pp; £3; 5*

22-Shelley FC(4) (North West Counties League 1N);

vs. Chadderton; NKpp; £1.50; no rating given.

21-AFC Mansfield(4) (NCEL Premier Division);

vs Notts County (Notts Snr Cup 4); No further details.

20-Preswich Heys FC(4) (North West Counties League 1N);

vs AFC Darwen (18/01); 28pp; £2; 5*

19-Hastings United(4) (Isthmian League 1SW);

vs Ramsgate (11/01); 52pp; £2.50; 5*

18-Fleet Town(4) (Combined Counties League P);

vs Christchurch (04/01); 20pp; £1.50; 3*

17-Badshot Lea(4) (Combined Counties League P);

vs Egham Town (28/12); 28pp; £2; 3*

16-Farnham Town(4) (Combined Counties League 1);

vs Jersey Bulls (28/12); 20pp; £1; 4.5*

15-Cheadle Town(4) (North West Counties League 1S);

vs Cheadle Heath Nomads (26/12); 20pp; £2; 4*

14-Gainsborough Trinty(1) (Northern Premier League Premier);

vs Nantwich Town (21/12) and Matlock Town (01/01); 44pp; £2; 4*

13-Darlington(1) (National League North);

vs Spennymoor Town; 26/12; 40pp; £2.50; 4*

12-Stockton Town FC(1) (Northern League Division One);

vs Thornaby; 26/12; 20pp; £1; 4*

11-Newark Town FC(1) (Central Midlands League North Div);

vs Appleby Frodingham; 16/11; 24pp; £1; 4*

10-Nostell Miners Welfare FC(1) (Northern Counties East League Div One);

vs Skegness Town; 09/11; 24pp; £1.50; 3*

09-Skegness Town FC(1) (Northern Counties East League Div One);

vs Brigg Town CIC; 02/11; 12pp; £1; 2*

08-Knaresborough Town FC(1) (Northern Counties East League Premier);

vs Stockton Town (FAV1); 12/10; 28pp; £1.50; 3*

07-Squires Gate FC(3)P (North West Counties League Premier Division);

vs Irlam; 05/10; 40pp; £2.00; 5* Special.

PROGRAMME REVIEW – Squires Gate FC (NWCL)

05/10/19 v Irlam (NWCLP)

Wow! This has got to be one of the best football programmes we have ever reviewed at

FGIF. Entitled Talk of the Gate the latest issue from North West Counties League-side

Squires Gate FC (v Irlam) is simply outstanding not only in terms of its content but also

in its terrific layout and presentation.

Readers will be totally absorbed by the quality and variety of reading material on offer.

It certainly goes the extra mile in providing so many well-researched articles and facts.

As well as the usual matchday news and statistics (fixtures, results and tables) there’s

plenty of in-depth coverage devoted to both teams in action (as shown on the front

cover), the NWCL league and cup competitions in general as well as to the life of football

clubs beyond.

What sets this apart from other programmes (even at a higher-level) though is the

extensive breadth and range of coverage which make it so appealing. Take a look at the

superb action photos (taken by star snapper Albert Cooper), well thought out interviews

and informative Groundhopper page. And yes, there’s also a themed quiz to keep you

busy whilst enjoying your half-time cuppa. You will be impressed by the care and

attention paid to the clear layout throughout its regular mouth-watering 40-full colour

pages, all of which are tailored to meet the needs of the travelling football fan. The mix

of adverts to content is well balanced too.

Editors Dan and Jay should be very proud of their superb matchday magazine and

deserve great praise for their undoubted knowledge and unstinting efforts. This truly

outstanding publication is a welcome addition to any programme collection and one truly

worthy of winning any Programme of The Year Award out there. This is one I can

thoroughly recommend to all football supporters and paper-chasers alike. Judging by the

rave reports already posted on twitter, I couldn’t agree more, it’s brilliant!!

Talk of the Gate edited by Dan and Jay Hayden at Squires Gate FC, priced £2, contains

40-pages, is printed by Print IT, Blackpool. Enquiries regarding programmes should be

made to Dan by E-Mail at: haydendan@live.co.uk

completed on 14/10/19

Martin Wray – WebEditor, Football Grounds In Focus.

06-Epworth Town Colts FC(2) (Central Midlands League Division 1 North;

vs Linby Colliery Welfare Res; 14/09; ppNK; £1.50; 3*.

05 – Northallerton Town FC(1) (Northern League Division 1);

vs Barnoldswick Town (FAV2Q); 14/09; 32pp; £1.50; 3*.

04 – Garforth Town FC(1) (Northern Counties East League Premier Division);

vs Colne (FAC Preliminary Rd); 24/08; 24pp; £1.50; 2*.

03 – Horbury Town FC(1)P (West Yorkshire League Premier Division);

vs Hall Green United; 24/08; 12pp; £1.00; 4*.

02 – East Hull FC(1) (Northern Counties East League Division One);

vs North Ferriby; 10/08; 24pp; £1.50; 4*.

01 – Barton Town FC(1) (Northern Counties East League Premier Division);

vs Yorkshire Amateur; 03/08; 44pp; £1.50; 5*.

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