Kings Langley INFO Please?

[royals26]

Dear All,

 

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere on here - couldn't find a recent thread - have KL got working lights ready for the new season?

 

The NL Forum - which I frequent more often than on here - only has a recent Thread stating they had planning permission.

I knew it was reportedly touch 'n go whether they could retain their Div One status and there were frenzied appeals bouncing around at the AGM - or so I've read.

 

I mention it cos they are a due a MW home game on 18th Aug vs Hoddesdon (assuming they don't need a Cup replay) and there's no little 'footnote' in the Bulletin stating the game is being played elsewhere - suggests they can now play at Gaywood under lights?

 

Didn't they 'borrow' Hemel for their MW KOs last season?

 

Ta

[PeterPan1]

they did 'borrow' last season at a couple of venues, i think they actally played at tring a couple of times too!! i went passed the ground about a week ago and there are floodlights up if there connected and working is a different story...will you be attending this game?

[royals26]

Quote:

i went passed the ground about a week ago and there are floodlights up if there connected and working is a different story...will you be attending this game?

Its a 'possible' - amidst quite a lengthy list of possibles for Tue week.

I'd read not long ago on the NL Forum, that Gaywood Pk has been much improved of late - indeed they are due to take delivery of some more seating - from Creasey Pk I think?
Of course my attendance is dependent upon a few obvious conditions -

i) the lights ARE working - though I spose the game could still get switched even at this late stage?
ii) Hoddy don't need a replay (vs Potton) after this Friday's Cup game
iii) the M25 is behaving - highly unlikely
iv) and this is the BIG one ....my missus lets me out !
My eldest is back from his hols next weekend - so might want to come out too - gives me a bit more leverage.

Ta.

[Scottie_DTFC]

They have indeed lifted some seats out of our old stand which is due to be demolished in the new year.

[Rhodes]

Royals26 - You may want to PM an anorak on the another Forum called Osborne who was at their game today:

 

Kings Langley 1 Ampthill Town 3

Admission

[Hornet]

Nice post and report Rhodesy. I like all the non league teams in Hertfordshire (and the Championship side obviously). Is Ampthill Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire? If they're in Bedfordshire I hate them lol

[royals26]

Ampthill is deep in Beds ...

 

...and how the 'Dickens' is Broadstairs - lived down that way for quite a while in the 70s - up by the Whitfield Monument and then we moved over to 'Ramsgit' v. nr Southwood.

 

... do you get to Prices Ave much or are you a 'Hartsdown' man?

 

PS Rhodes Ta I might PM Osborne - from this extract from his report above he doesn't cover any improvements/additions to the lighting.

Nor are they likely to have tried them out !

 

BUT he might have kept his Programme - which will reveal all?

 

... and quite co-incidentally I remember from my 'yoof' in 'Fannit' watching a 'Margit' match where the wizened ol' groundsman went round at half-time and literally kick-started the lights!

They must have had some dispute with a fellah who owned a house at the corner of their ground - regular as clockwork at half-time he used to light a gert big bonfire!

 

[Football Man]

Originally Posted By: royals26

ii) Hoddy don't need a replay (vs Potton) after this Friday's Cup game

As an aside, if they do need a replay it will be played at Hertford Town.

[Rhodes]

Originally Posted By: Hornet

Nice post and report Rhodesy. I like all the non league teams in Hertfordshire (and the Championship side obviously). Is Ampthill Hertfordshire or Bedfordshire? If they're in Bedfordshire I hate them lol

Hornet - Wasn't that your first ever post on here, be careful or you will get Football Man after you putting you straight that I wasn't actually at the game. Ampthill Town are in darkest Bedfordshire, there are 19 Club's in the SSML affiliated to the Herts FA, I assume the Championship side you're refering to is Watford, you may well know Spidermanor who will be down in the mouth today after their shocking home 1-1 draw with Doncaster yesterday.

[royals26]

... AAAAND - did you know that 'Ampthill' means (quite literally) "Ant-infested heap" !

 

... unless of course some Beds. haters are being 'creative' with Wikipedia?

 

.. at some point - for a short while - last season it showed Enfield Town's nickname as 'The Kn@bheads' and their Attendance as: 'One Man and his Dog'

 

... oh and another thing Rhodes - Donny were the form team towards the end of the Chumpionship last season - had a thundering run which (I think) took them from nr the bottom up as high as 8th - they ended up behind the Hornets, but only on GD.

 

PS back on Topic - had a response to this query on NL Forum but still no firm answer one way or t'other - evidently isn't clear from whatever was in the Prog from yesterday's game?

[Rhodes]

Originally Posted By: royals26

oh and another thing Rhodes - Donny were the form team towards the end of the Chumpionship last season - had a thundering run which (I think) took them from nr the bottom up as high as 8th - they ended up behind the Hornets, but only on GD.[/i]

Royals26 - Come on, you know as well as I do that Watford's home form has left a lot to be desired for a couple of seasons now, Vicarage Road should be a fortress of Bamburgh Castle proportions but it isn't and you have to ask why not.

[royals26]

I'd rather not enter into a debate re home form and 'fortresses' - my lot couldn't beat an egg at the MadStad and haven't looked like doing so since late Jan - even then Wolves scored the goal for us - and our only other Home Win THIS YEAR was 4-0 against ....... Uh Oh - better not mention that....

 

... at least all four were genuine.

[Rhodes]

Folks - Simple Pieman was at Kings Langley v Ampthill Town yesterday, fill your boots:

 

http://pieandmushypeas.blogspot.com/2009/08/kings-langley-fc.html

[royals26]

Excellent report on SP's blog, as always, BUT he's not conclusive about whether the new lights work or not - and by his own reply on the NL Forum - the Programme doesn't reveal anything about the match on the 18th either?.

 

I've had a PM response from 'Osborne' - who posted the original report - and - in conversation with 2 officials at Kings Langley - got a definite 'Yes' and (unsettlingly) a firm 'Dont Know' as to whether the lights were fully commissioned and ready to be used!

 

Can ANYONE else shed light on this darkening mystery please?

[Willo the Cat]

Totally off topic Royals26 (for which I apoligies) but have you seen Camberley Town FC during pre season? If so any info on people to watch would be appreciated - my new team have them on Saturday (I won't be there though as I unfortunatly will be on the golden sandy beaches of the Dominican)

[royals26]

Sorry no - not seen Cambo for quite a while - you might be able to pick something up from the CCL F'Focus - look for anything by Krooner - or there's always VP - who also posts on the NL Forum - but I'm not sure if he'll want to give any secrets away.

 

They are often quite good in the early rounds of both Cup Competitions.

 

You're not exactly missing one of Non-League's treats either - Krooner Pk has been a 'work in progress' since it got burnt down way back in the very early 90's - always seemed to be a bit of a dust bowl too.

 

Got the impression that teams playing the 'long game' tended to benefit there - but like I say haven't been there for a while.

 

... expect East Preston will need some luck I think Cambo have been pretty strong at home of late.

 

... got a fairly routine Home win on the opening day.

[samuelsmiles]

Originally Posted By: Willo the Cat

Totally off topic Royals26 (for which I apoligies) but have you seen Camberley Town FC during pre season? If so any info on people to watch would be appreciated - my new team have them on Saturday (I won't be there though as I unfortunatly will be on the golden sandy beaches of the Dominican)

You're right Willo, totally off topic and totally uncalled for. I hope it pisses down.

[Willo the Cat]

Originally Posted By: samuelsmiles

You're right Willo, totally off topic and totally uncalled for. I hope it pisses down.

Don't worry Sammy - Its just about to start huricane season

Cheers for the info Royals.

[HTFCew]

The lights are definitely up & working.

[Jonno]

Thats nice to know, shame its over a season too late (but hey, f&@k the rules, right?)