Nick Godwin
@NickGodwinsport
I'm a sports reporter for @bbcradiolondon. My views and not those of the BBC. Have a listen: https://t.co/Lb0lUyqBVp
09-09-2010 13:54:17
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#2. Gander Green Lane. Our most lyrically-named ground. Sutton United FC were an archetypal non-league club until this summer. An almost entirely volunteer-run club, they achieved something extraordinary by winning the National League. And they got their first win on Saturday.
#3. Plough Lane. Even the name was controversial for 3 decades. The fact this place even exists is a testament to the art of the possible. #afcwimbledon was built from the wreckage of Wimbledon FC’s departure to Milton Keynes. And now they’ve finally returned home.
Jumped on a bus to Earlsfield for a quick hop to Putney via Clapham Junction. Thanks to Vanessa Feltz for allowing me to ramble on about football grounds through the show. Standby Eddie Nestor MBE, you, #ffc , #cfc , #qpr and #brentfordfc are next…..