Now we see the full impact of using the grid. A distinctly average ‘record’ shot of Bemerton Heath Harlequins is cropped to give a pretty decent image. Full details of the whys and hows in my new book Cropped, on sale at tinyurl.com/mrypfw26

A little Thursday afternoon football, Manchester City u19 v Official SSC Napoli u19 in the UEFA Youth League in the Etihad's little brother.

LOST FOOTBALL LEAGUE GROUNDS (33) Bootham Crescent, York City A modest but much-loved venue, it was home to York City from 1932 until 2020. Around 500 grounds are featured in BEYOND THE CEMETERY END. groundtastic.co.uk/beyond

More afternoon football, Everton u21 v Aston Villa FC u21 in Premier League 2 #2487. Nice to see ex-Northwich Victoria F.C striker Paul Tait in charge of Everton u21s.

Here’s how I use the grid system when working on #floodlightfriday images. Each focuses on the lamps but the grid guides you differently. 6x4 format isn’t always best for such images! Full details of the whys and hows in my new book Cropped, on sale at tinyurl.com/mrypfw26

First game of the day. Cam Bulldogs 1sts v Dursley Town AFC ❤️🖤 3rd XI in Stroud League Division 2 #2488

Game two. Tewkesbury Town FC v Filton Athletic FC in the Gloucestershire County League. #2489

Sunday afternoon FA Vase action, Campion AFC 🔴⚫ v Padiham Football Club. First visit since May 2000.

As a comparison, here's what it looked like in May 2000

And while we're in comparison mode, here's what Whitchurch's Yockings Park looked like in their Mid Cheshire League days......

More afternoon football, I could get used to this. Crewe Alexandra u21 v Coventry City u21 at the Crewe Alex training ground #2490

Football Grounds Frenzied Andy Dakin It was literally falling down in May 2003. Had been tidied up by 2007 but only had half a cover.

Welsh Premier League action tonight, Colwyn Bay FC 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 v Bala Town FC. First visit since 1997.

NEXT WEEKEND SCEFL Groundhop 2025‼️ Fri 1945 Phoenix Sports Club Vs Corinthian FC Sat 1100 Croydon FC Vs Halls Athletic FC 1500 Holmesdale 1956 FC Vs Punjab United FC 1830 Chislehurst Glebe FC Vs Sutton Athletic F.C Sun 1100 Hythe Town FC Vs Whitstable Town Football Club 1500 Hollands & Blair FC Vs Snodland Town FC

Into Yorkshire this afternoon for Pool AFC v Beeston St Anthony's in West Yorkshire League Premier Division #2491

Sunday afternoon in Wales (just) for Connahs Quay Town FC v CPD Pwllheli FC in the Ardal North League Cup.

I know it's been explained away as not wanting to blow for half/full time unless the ball is relatively neutral, but surely a minimum of three minutes doesn't mean 4 and a half, or else they would have indicated a minimum of four. Where's Clive Thomas when he's needed?

Construction of the Main Stand, Prenton Park, 1968 Tranmere Rovers FC